The inside track
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead pledges support for meat industry to maximise potential.
The independent expert commissioned by the UK Government to determine Scotland’s legal position following independence has accepted that the 18-month period set out by the Scottish Government for the negotiation of Scotland’s independence in the wake of a “Yes” vote is...
The Budget Bill confirms the spending plans that are set out in the draft budget and underpins the approach this Government is taking to promote sustainable economic growth
Scotland's new independence poll question has won support from both sides of the debate.
First Minister Alex Salmond has delivered the inaugural Jimmy Reid Foundation annual lecture, entitled "addressing alienation - the opportunity of independence"
A poll published by the Sunday Times shows support for the SNP remains at exactly the same levels as in the 2011 landslide election victory - almost six years into our term in Government.
A sharp rise in the value of exports from Scotland’s utilities sector has underlined the growing opportunities that the renewable energy sector is providing to Scotland’s economy
Below is the speech given by the Deputy First Minister in Dublin to the British-Irish Chamber of Commerce
The First Minister writes here about the Westminster Parliament concluding its consideration of the Section 30 order and why one of the first duties of the parliament of an independent Scotland would be to establish a convention to draw up a written constitution.
Finance Secretary John Swinney writes here about how an independent Scotland will be able to strengthen its competitive business environment and create a business culture that specifically meets the needs of innovators and entrepreneurs.

