NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsScottish Secretary attacks 'snobby' council over Oasis commentsIan Murray told a Fringe event the local authority's attitude towards fans of the band was 'classist'.10 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastFamilies demand change to parole rules for missing body murdersRelatives of Arlene Fraser and Suzanne Pilley are backing proposals to change the law in Scotland.2 days agoScotlandDeputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSPThe Highlands MSP said she did not want to "miss any more of the precious early years of family life". 4 days agoScotland PoliticsPro-Palestinian protests disrupt FM's Fringe eventThe first minister said he believed Gaza was subject to "a genocide" after being heckled at the event.6 days agoScotland PoliticsTrial delays for most serious crimes set to growWhile the overall workload on the court system is falling, the High Court is dealing with a growing number of cases.7 days agoScotlandFamilies demand change to parole rules for missing body murdersRelatives of Arlene Fraser and Suzanne Pilley are backing proposals to change the law in Scotland.2 days agoScotlandHolyrood childcare provision 'doesn't make sense' - ForbesThe Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP announced on Monday that she would not seek re-election next year.3 days agoScotland PoliticsNicola Sturgeon to appear at Wigtown Book FestivalOrganisers say this year's festival boasts its "largest and most varied programme ever". 3 days agoSouth ScotlandDeputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSPThe Highlands MSP said she did not want to "miss any more of the precious early years of family life". 4 days agoScotland PoliticsOne of world's largest offshore wind farms approvedUp to 307 turbines will be built in the project despite concerns about the impact on seabirds.Call to simplify Scottish disability benefits systemA report commissioned by ministers said the Adult Disability Payment is "more compassionate" than the rest of the UK.Trump parting shot at 'terrible first minister' SturgeonThe US president made an unprompted remark while addressing journalists on Air Force One.Four arrests after 7,000 police deployed for Trump visitThe deployment included 6,144 Police Scotland officers and another 1,197 from other UK forces Health experts issue new warning over synthetic drugsData from Public Health Scotland suggests a 15% increase in drug related deaths in the second quarter of the year. Features and analysisWho is Kate Forbes, Scotland's deputy first minister?The deputy first minister has announced that she will stand down as Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP next year.Trump visit teases glimpse of independent Scotland As the world's eyes turn to Scotland, John Swinney points to a new strategy for independence.Are the Scottish Greens descending into civil war?Patrick Harvie, who is standing down as co-leader, faces a fight for his seat at the next Holyrood election.What does the new Industrial Strategy mean for Scotland?Scotland could be in the sweet spot for elements of the strategy across all the sectors targeted for support.How could politics shape the Scotland of 2050?A conference in Edinburgh invited leaders to think beyond the short-termism of the five-year electoral cycle.