Now, 40 years on from his demise, campaigners have made fresh calls for a judge-led inquiry into the death of controversial ...

Outspoken SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing has said he will not run for the party in the 2026 election and may run as an independent instead.

A renowned singer-songwriter who created Scotland's "unofficial national anthem" is to perform at an outdoor traditional music concert. Dougie MacLean, 70, has spent five decades as a professional ...

Barney Howell examines Nicola Sturgeon's legacy in light of her recent decision to retire from politics, tracing her political career from university to SNP leadership and beyond.

A close ally of Alex Salmond has said he is launching legal action against the Alba Party after accusing its new leadership of "malicious" and nasty behaviour. Chris McEleny, the party's former ...

A longstanding ally of Alex Salmond has launched a blistering attack as Alba members gathered to announce their new leader today. Chris McEleny, who was last month suspended as the party's general ...

A former SNP MP has recalled Alex Salmond's acquittal five years after he was cleared in court following a landmark trial. Joanna Cherry said she hoped "one day to be in a position to assist in ...

Kenny MacAskill served as acting leader following the death of Alba founder Alex Salmond Kenny MacAskill has been announced as the new leader of the pro-independence Alba Party. The contest was ...

The contest was held following the sudden death of party founder and former First Minister Alex Salmond. MacAskill, an ex-Alba MP, narrowly defeated Ash Regan, the party's sole MSP, in a two-way ...