Also in this week’s newsletter, Budget restores spending on affordable housing
First minister sets out legislative programme early to allow full year of reform before Holyrood poll
A decade on from its launch, Scotland’s North Coast 500 has become a parable of tourism’s power and pitfalls
Cash-strapped distillers look to sell or raise equity as downturn intensifies
US president has regularly asked UK ministers why event has not been held at his Ayrshire resort since 2009
Grace Wales Bonner’s purpose, William Kentridge’s work ethic, Kirsty Wark’s Glasgow, and Sugen Gopal’s perfect roti
Deputy first minister says uncertainty triggered by electricity market reforms could deter investment
The presenter, journalist and 2025 Bafta fellow on the antiques, art and ice cream that have enchanted her since she was a little girl
SNP seeks to boost supply of housing stock ahead of Holyrood elections next year
First minister focuses on improving NHS, plus Greens co-leader urges party unity after calling time on 17-year tenure
Scottish first minister John Swinney says move will allow for year of ‘delivery’ ahead of Holyrood elections
Funding shortfalls and management failures have left the Scottish institution’s survival in the hands of the state
US president describes three people accused of painting pro-Palestinian messages at Turnberry resort as ‘terrorists’
North Sea steering group calls on ministers to ‘a(chǎn)ct now to restore investor confidence’
Changes threaten government drive to strengthen workers’ rights and bring disabled people into work, employers say
With fine food and stylish rooms, these 10 farms are reinventing the rural retreat — and spring is the ideal time to go
Police say Scotland’s former first minister is no longer under investigation
John Swinney discusses investment with Eric Trump as tariff war intensifies and activists target Turnberry
Government-backed task force outlines nine project options for future industrial complex at Grangemouth
A Portuguese online fulfilment centre ‘picker’ drifts into solitude in Laura Carreira’s deft debut feature
Ayrshire resort owned by US president was last used for Britain’s premier tournament in 2009
Move comes amid growing pressure to ensure just transition for workers at facility near Falkirk
Trade body said it would work with Defra and other parties to ensure ‘robust’ standards
Move is ‘encouraging’ but billions of pounds will be needed to turn facility into green industrial site, say insiders
Strenuous denials of a clampdown on felines are only feeding suspicions in an animal-loving nation
