EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister's recent set-piece events tackled a range of big issues - but independence wasn't one of them.

By some political alchemy, Scotland’s First Minister can make the most ridiculous statements seem entirely reasonable ...

John Swinney says the opening of the first hydrogen-powered homes at a demonstration facility in Fife is an “exciting project” which can help tackle climate change. However, the First Minister ...

Despite his good standing with voters, Swinney has to start delivering on the issues that matter most to voters, says Record ...

JOHN Swinney asked “What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?” — while being updated on Nats’ blitz of cowboy cosmetic clinics. Sources told how the First Minister was bamboozled when “the dangers ...

An initial estimate put the cost of a new prison in Glasgow at just £100m - but the super jail will now cost at least 10x ...

FIRST Minister John Swinney will pledge to “stand united with Scotland’s farmers” in the wake of tax changes proposed by the UK Government. Swinney will use a speech to the National Farmers Union ...

John Swinney has accused Anas Sarwar of “opening the door” for Nigel Farage in a “desperate” bid to become First Minister. The Scottish Labour leader has ruled out “coalitions or agreements” with ...

John Swinney says the opening of the first hydrogen-powered homes at a demonstration facility in Fife is an “exciting project” which can help tackle climate change. However, the First Minister said ...