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Scottish Parliament

The World Health Organisation removed ‘homosexuality’ from the International Classification of Diseases in 1990 and ‘gender identity disorder’ in 2019 (Picture: Jean-Pierre Clatot/AFP via Getty Images)

Being trans is not a mental illness yet Scots law reinforces that outdated idea Columnists

More than 150,000 Scottish households are facing energy and food bills that will exceed their disposable income (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

As Johnson pushes more people into poverty, SNP is providing real help Columnists

WATCH: 'Do I have to?' says Green MSP when asked about train services cut Transport

Town plans memorial to remember those persecuted under Witchcraft Act People

Farming: BVA chief’s alert on new Scottish Veterinary Service Home

Readers' Letters: New donor questions too bleeding political Letters

Scotland must wake up to the great peatland racket – Brian Wilson Columnists

MSP proposes commissioner to promote needs of disabled Politics

MSPs urged to block new bill including controversial 'Henry VIII' powers Politics

Humza Yousaf denies historic failures on NHS staffing Health

The 14 pawlitical pups in the running for Holyrood Dog of the Year 2022 Lifestyle

Maree Todd says she takes doctors' concerns around buffer zones 'seriously' Health

Architect's fears over restoration of GSA's Mackintosh building Heritage

Sturgeon says Scots will still vote in favour of indy despite polling dip Politics

Analysis: MSPs playing the blame game on ferries fiasco Politics

Scots with Covid no longer told to isolate or test Health

Substantial changes required on proposals to restrict firework sales People

FMQs RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon faces MSPs a week before Council Elections Politics

Analysis: Indyref2 legal advice decision has potential to be bombshell moment Politics

John Swinney denies scrutiny 'compromised' by Leslie Evans row Politics

Pedal on Parliament: Thousands take to two wheels for annual event Outdoors

Pedal on Parliament: Thousands in cycle through Edinburgh Transport

Scottish Lib Dem leader calls for inquiry into independence spending Politics

Scots urged to have their say before consultation on 'Mackay's law' closes Politics

More than 100 academics sign letter warning of universities 'crisis' Politics

Labour MSP demands emergency Scotland-wide rent freeze Politics

MSPs to investigate soaring energy prices Politics

Scots Tories split from UK party to back trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban Politics

Readers' Letters: Sturgeon is the biggest bar to independence Letters

Readers' Letters: Holyrood must show leadership in cost of living crisis Letters

'Oil spill' at Holyrood as activists demand action on fossil fuels and bills Environment

Analysis: Recess offers respite for struggling SNP Politics

FM avoids apologising to Scottish island communities over ferries scandal People

Holyrood authorities asked to explain £3m cost of new parliament website Politics

200 years of the Royal Highland Show People

John Swinney isolating after testing positive for Covid Health

Call for rape victims be given legal representation in Scotland People

Brian Monteith: Sturgeon accepting no guilt over ferries fiasco shames Scotland Columnists

SNP accused of prioritising 'constitutional squabbling' over children's rights Politics

P&O boss to appear before MSPs at Holyrood Politics

‘SQA needs to deliver and change’, says independent adviser People

Hannah Steel determined to make history as youngest Borders councillor Politics

Committee launches consultation on gender recognition reform in Scotland Politics

Sturgeon leads tributes to Scottish Parliament rugby player who died during game People

Ministers told to take 'urgent action' amid cost of living crisis Politics

Top civil servant's refusal to speak to MSPs' committee is out of order Columnists

22 pictures from the 1950s and 1960s of famous Scottish distilleries Heritage

When is Nicola Sturgeon Covid update, what will she say and how can I watch? Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon urged not to delay easing of restrictions as cases rise Health

Survey highlights need for review of countryside code Home

Tory wants dog thieves to face up to five years in prison National

How wee Callum gives us hope for the future - Ilona Amos Environment

Extraordinary letter sees MSPs accuse Leslie Evans of 'discourtesy' Politics

Scotland will see 'long-term impact' of pandemic on non-Covid deaths Health

Holyrood's youngest petitioner is a champion of democracy – Scotsman says Columnists

Parliament in process of offloading 'all Russian equity' from pension fund World

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