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

First Minister John Swinney has insisted he wants to “finish the task” on Scottish independence – with the SNP leader ...

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

First Minister says he will continue to use the social media platform for now and uses billionaire’s website to deliver ...

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

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

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

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

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

John Swinney has insisted there will be "real damage done" to the NHS if opposition MSPs block his budget - claiming this could see operations cancelled and medicines rationed. Making his first speech ...

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