SNP claims Labour’s tax plans threaten to turn Aberdeen into ‘an industrial wasteland’
Dismay with the SNP’s record on health and the economy fuels opposition’s hope of a Scottish resurgence
Allowing adverts from fossil fuel industry is ‘inconsistent’ with net zero target, it says
Japanese group and Van Oord Offshore Wind set to install electricity cables between islands and Scottish mainland
Ardersier near Inverness aims to become distribution hub for North Sea wind power
Kate Forbes meets senior executives on first day in office in effort to reset strained relationship with industry
Scotland’s new first minister faces challenges, such as rebuilding confidence in the party’s handling of public services
Holyrood has embraced its devolved powers with gusto, leaving many in Scotland unaware of the new complexities
There is a fundamentally different policy consensus north of the border — and different rules apply
Reducing trade friction with the EU could boost access to member states, group says
Legislation would give ministers power to intervene in sale of large estates
SNP strategists say move threatens Conservative seats in north-east of Scotland where many fear loss of jobs
With postwar distillery numbers at record high, owners point to ‘premiumisation’ and growth in tourism revenue
Locals in north-east Scotland say the billions poured into wind power have bypassed the community
Edinburgh will pay a premium for issuing its own bonds
Small size and limited liquidity of ‘kilts’ likely to mean higher borrowing costs relative to UK
First minister announces plans to tap markets for infrastructure funding in speech to party conference
Collapse of company set up to administer project leads to £4.5mn writedowns
Latest census data highlights country’s demographic challenges, with 23% rise in over-65s
Property owners warn tourist accommodation will be cut under new licensing system as UK housing shortage fuels Airbnb backlash
Humza Yousaf seeks to reverse population decline and address shortage of workers
First minister Humza Yousaf wants to safeguard rights contained in the ECHR
Opponents see chance as former first minister questioned in widening police probe into SNP finances
Blow for first minister Humza Yousaf’s government in latest constitutional dispute
Westminster has demanded the programme excludes glass