News and analysis of Scottish politics and the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood MSPs, political confere

Going to the dogs: Is Scotland's greyhound racing ban the end for a working-class sport?

With the Scottish Government now in support of proposed legislation to ban greyhound racing, is it the final nail in the coffin for a former giant of working-class sport?

by Ruaraidh Gilmour

Scottish Affairs Committee launches inquiry into rural digital connectivity

After nearly two decades in power, the SNP has embraced 'project fear'

Labour set to U-turn on plan to raise income tax

Douglas Alexander calls for ‘new crusade’ on Scottish devolution

Local Government

SNP and Greens take control of Stirling Council

Education See all

Education

Council pulls adult classes at school campus after backlash leads to protests

Education

Highland schools to receive Gaelic audio devices

Health See all

Health

Scottish healthcare needs a ‘fundamentally’ different approach in the AI era

Health

Nearly 300 amendments submitted to assisted dying bill

Justice See all

Justice

Labour: New HMP Glasgow not fit for purpose

Justice

For Women Scotland umbrella charge a 'threat' to free speech

Green Pages See all

Green Pages

Scottish Government ‘in retreat’ on climate action, Greens say