Fiona Hyslop

US Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

Bernie Sanders says Scots should be allowed to 'go their own way' on indy

Linlithgow Palace

Full inspection of Linlithgow Palace underway ahead of 'significant' repairs

Plans are afoot to change name of The Black Bitch pub

Hundreds in new protest amid row over Linlithgow's Black Bitch pub name change

SNP MSP Fiona Hyslop has criticised the UK Government for failing to pass on culture funding. Picture: ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

SNP accuse UK ministers of failing to pass on funding for culture sector

Kate Forbes will reveal the latest GERS figures.

GERS: What will the latest figures say?

Former health secretary Jeane Freeman. Picture: Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images

Health secretary intervened in delayed Covid-19 care home deaths data release

Nicola Sturgeon should set up an independent public inquiry into the Covid pandemic as soon as possible (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sturgeon must not allow 'culture of secrecy' over Covid – Scotsman comment

The publication of Covid-19 deaths by individual care homes was kept secret until after the 2021 Holyrood election after a minister intervened in the process.

Scot Gov intervention delayed publication of Covid deaths by care home

Deaths in care homes were the biggest scandal of the pandemic

Care home scandal must get own inquiry

The fate of this year's Fringe is still hanging in the balance. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government must give culture fair chance to recover - Brian Ferguson

Fiona Hyslop has announced she is stepping down. (Photo by ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Fiona Hyslop and Fergus Ewing to step down from Scottish government

The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh is due to reopen to the public in June.

Rethink on social distancing rules for theatres, concert halls

The hospitality industry will begin to open from Monday. Picture: PA

Draft Scottish hospitality guidance was 'intended to be illustrative'

Should Nicola Sturgeon let people know if they can use buses? (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty)

Readers' Letters: We need clear message on public transport

The Vanguard-class submarine HMS Vigilant, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane (Picture: James Glossop/AFP via Getty Images)

'Bairns not bombs' says it all about Scotland's choice on May 6 – Fiona Hyslop

Liam Gallagher, the Courteeners, Ian Brown, Snow Patrol, Rita Ora, Amy Macdonald and Keane are all due to appeal at the TRNSMT festival this summer.

Major events set to get green light to return in Scotland this summer

The census has gathered information on every household in the UK since it was first introduced in 1801 (Shutterstock)

This is the deadline for filling out Scotland's census

The Usher Hall is one of the main venues normally used for the Edinburgh International Festival.

Edinburgh festivals seek ‘joint effort' for comeback amid global status fears

Scottish culture secretary Fiona Hyslop has warned artists and performers face being cut off from the rest of Europe unless the visa deadlock is broken.

Demands grow for removal of Brexit barriers facing Scots artists and performers

Two of the BiFab yards have been purchased

Rescued BiFab yards need action to secure Scottish wind farm work

Live music has been one of the worst-affected sectors of the arts since the pandemic brought live events to a halt last March.

Scottish event organisers and freelances to get new £17.5m rescue package

More discussion of the economic effects of Scottish independence is needed, says Brian Wilson (Picture: John Devlin)

It's clear that Scexit would be much worse than Brexit – Brian Wilson

Everyone in the Scottish independence debate needs to consider the potential economic effects but it is about more than pounds and pence (Picture: PA)

Both sides in indy debate need their own visions of hope – Scotsman comment

Pubs on Edinburgh's Grassmarket have been among those forced to shut down

Scotland’s economy slumps as lockdown measures hit

Jacqueline Dunn, Unite regional organiser

New support fund for taxi drivers branded ‘farcical’

Scots have been warned against cross-border travel

Scots warned against cross-border travel for takeaways

The Kelvin Hall, which will become home to the new 10,000 sq ft studio facility, dates back to 1927.

Glasgow to create new £11.9m film and TV studio at historic Kelvin Hall

Shops are allowed to stay open for click and collect services under current lockdown rules.

Retailers call for click and collect services to be protected in lockdown to hel...

Scottish businesses have been warned to get ready for Brexit

Brexit preparations for businesses mid-pandemic branded 'unacceptable'

The Jellyman's Daughter have filmed a Christmas music video in the empty music venues of Edinburgh. Featuring Stramash, Leith Depot, The Caves, Assembly Roxy, The Queen's Hall, Sneaky Pete's, The Mash House, Edinburgh Playhouse and Henry's Cellar Bar.

Edinburgh band film poignant video for Christmas song inside 10 empty venues

Carribean-born Glasgow artist Albert Whittle will be representing Scotland at the Venice Biennale next year.

Caribbean-born Glasgow artist to represent Scotland at Venice Biennale

Linda Hanna, interim chief executive at Scottish Enterprise. Picture: Paul Devlin

Scottish Enterprise funding promises to create or safeguard 9,000 jobs

An aerial view of the Bifab yard in Fife.

Bifab: MSPs vote for government to reverse plans to remove support for yards

BiFab yard in Methil

Scotland threw away 'global leadership' role in offshore wind: BiFab owners

The BiFab plant in Methil missed out on a major contract to contribute to the construction of the Neart Na Gaoithe wind farm a few miles off the Fife coast (Picture: PA)

SNP can’t deflect blame for BiFab failures – Murdo Fraser MSP

BiFab, Burntisland

BiFab: Unions call on Scottish Government to publish all legal advice on funding...

The Scottish Government has updated fans on the plans in place for Euro 2021

Update on plans for fans attending Scotland's Euro 2021 games provided

BiFab Methil picture: PA

Scottish Government has 'no legal route' to provide support for BiFab

The An Lanntair arts centre in Stornoway will be staging two shows next week. Picture: John Maher

Live music returns as 100 capacity gigs get green light in low infection areas

National Theatre of Scotland artistic director Jackie Wylie says the Festival UK 2022 initiative has given the company the opportunity to work with an 'extraordinary' team of partners. (Picture: Eoin Carey)

Scottish culture can't turn its back on 'Festival of Brexit' – Brian Ferguson

Six months of drive-in events were meant to be staged at Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Lloyd Smith

Drive-in events and cinemas deserve reprieve from restrictions – Brian Ferguson

Scotland has a chance to build a major offshore wind manufacturing industry, but it may be slipping away (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

BiFab fiasco puts Scotland's offshore wind ambitions in doubt – Scotsman comment

BiFab yard in Burntisland

BiFab: Scottish Government unable to continue to support yards

Willie Watt was appointed in November 2019 as chair-designate at the Scottish National Investment Bank. Picture: Maverick Photo Agency

Non-execs appointed to Scottish National Investment Bank on £21k-plus annual pay

Furloughed workers should get 100 per cent of their pay if they earn minimum wage, the SNP have said

SNP call for minimum wage workers to receive 100 per cent furlough pay

The Stand Comedy Club has been staging live shows online to help raised funds to keep its venues in Edinburgh and Glasgow afloat.

Scottish comedy in new funding plea amid fears for mental health of performers

Kate Forbes (left) and Fiona Hyslop (right) with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in February. Picture: Getty Images.

Kate Forbes and Fiona Hyslop urge Chancellor to keep duty-free shopping

An £8 million fund to improve cycling facilities across Scotland has been launched.

£8m boost in bid to turn Scotland into one of Europe’s top cycling nations

Soraya Mafi and Jonathan McGovern appeared in Scottish Opera's production of The Telephone, which was filmed at the King's Theatre. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Edinburgh International Festival ordered to become more diverse

The European Tour has been staging events behind closed doors since the circuit came out of lockdown in July. Picture: Getty Images

Fans to be in attendance at ASI Scottish Open in East Lothian

An extension to the furlough scheme could save 61,000 jobs in Scotland, the Scottish Government has said.

Nicola Sturgeon 'hopeful' furlough scheme could be extended

Scotland's fintech sector is expanding like never before.

In full: The Scotsman's 2020 Fintech Focus

Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture Fiona Hyslop. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Fiona Hyslop: Fintech firms can help drive Scotland's economic recovery

The Stand Comedy Club is just one of the comedy venues facing a struggle to survive (Picture: Toby Williams)

Scotland’s arts sector needs more help – Brian Ferguson

Stephen Ingledew, chief executive of FinTech Scotland (centre). Picture: John Devlin.

Programme unveiled for Scotland Fintech Festival - with global focus

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is not the right time to be urging people back to the office

Sturgeon hits out at UK 'return to office or else' campaign

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Hull 802 under construction at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow in April with sister ferry Glen Sannox afloat behind. Picture: John Devlin

Troubled shipyard Ferguson Marine hails apprenticeship applications deluge

Humza Yousaf addresses the Scottish Parliament at First Minister's Questions

FMQs: SNP 'tone deaf' on LEZ as Yousaf accused of ignoring homeless charity

Union chiefs have demanded action over reports of violence

Airport check-in staff assaulted and abused by ‘thuggish’ passengers – GMB union