The Scottish Parliament does not have a second chamber like the House of Lords. Instead, it has a powerful committee system which can propose as well as scrutinise bills. Committees are made up of ...

Three Edinburgh SNP councillors have announced they are bidding to stand as candidates for the party in next year's Scottish ...

The King has warned of the dangers of climate change as he marked the “important” 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament ...

A Lanark minister had an audience with the King after receiving a prestigious invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration ...

We discussed some of the challenges that young carers face, and why it’s so important that politicians work to ensure they ...

A frontbench Scottish Tory MSP has announced she will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament next year, pointing to a need for “new blood” in the party. Liz Smith, who is Russell ...

The Scottish Parliament isurging people to vote for three new quotes which will be carved into its Canongate Wall. (David Cheskin/PA) The Scottish Parliament is staging an election with a ...

But speaking before the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, Mr Swinney suggested the visit could be used as a bargaining chip to shore up support for the invaded nation. Mr Trump is famously a fan of ...

A school reunion’s fundraising effort to support the present day pupils has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament.