The first minister has offered an "unreserved" apology days before a new CalMac ship finally begins passenger sailings.

Asked about his commitment to the cause, the First Minister said: “I think everybody knows John Swinney well enough to know ...

Swinney voices concern at Meta changes and will ‘keep considering’ use of X - Facebook and Instagram will move away from ...

First Minister John Swinney has said he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump if he visits Scotland, after the Scottish ...

The First Minister has said the proposed Budget will “maximise our potential as an energy leader” in green power and net zero ...

The First Minister said he regrets “very much” problems with the construction of the Glen Sannox and the Glen Rosa, as the ...

The SNP leader said he had to be "satisfied" X remained an appropriate platform for the Government to communicated with the ...

Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says John Swinney is at the top of his game politically, but he can't hide from the SNP ...

In his first major political address of 2025, Scottish First Minister John Swinney has called on his political opponents to ...

Mr Swinney will give his first speech of 2025 in Edinburgh on Monday to representatives from organisations across the public ...

To find the stories you want to read, and more, in your inbox, click here.

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar have both made speeches setting the scene for the year ahead. The First Minister warned of “real ...