Nicola Sturgeon hailed as 'most capable politician in the UK' by Martin Compston

Nicola Sturgeon has hailed the Daily Record's Our Kids, Our Future campaign as she vows to commit to tackling youth violence in Scotland.

Martin Compston has donated some of his costumes from The Rig in aid of Ardgowan Hospice.

John Swinney has said he will leave the Scottish Government and return to being a bank bench MSP when a successor for First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is appointed.

NHS campaigners will today hand a coronavirus dossier to police on Nicola Sturgeon, calling for her to be investigated for corporate homicide.

Line of Duty fans will reportedly have to wait longer to see the AC-12 team back in action.

Scots drama The Rig is returning for a second series, it has been confirmed.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told Ukrainian refugees living in the country that Scotland will be their home for as long as they need it to be, one-year on from the Russian invasion.

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon is returning to The Rig for a second season.

Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as first minister.The leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) made the announcement during a last-minute news conference at Bute House in Edinburgh at 11am GMT yesterday (February 15).Speaking to the press, Sturgeon said it had been a “privilege” to serve as Scotland’s first minister for the past eight years, calling it “the very best job in the world”.She explained that her decision to step down was “not a reaction to short term pressures” but came from “a deeper and longer-term assessment”.Sturgeon is the longest-serving first minister, and the only female to have occupied the role.Writing on Twitter, Mogwai‘s Stuart Braithwaite said he was “devastated” over Sturgeon’s resignation. “It felt wonderful to feel genuinely proud of the person leading our country,” he continued.“I wish her all the best for the future and thank her for her everything she has done for Scotland.”Really devastated about @NicolaSturgeon resigning.

Scotland's top polling expert has said the future success of the independence campaign will depend on who the SNP chooses as its next leader.

Former US president Donald Trump has said the "wonderful people of Scotland are much better off" without Nicola Sturgeon in office.

Nicola Sturgeon has ended her silence following a press conference this morning where she announced she would resign as First Minister of Scotland.

The leader of Falkirk Council has paid tribute to the "incredible achievements" of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned earlier today (Wednesday).

West Lothian's politicians have been reacting to the shock resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this morning.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign as Scottish First Minister after nearly 10 years in the role.

A taxpayer-funded firm set up by Nicola Sturgeon to help children in care splurged £100,000 on SNP-linked lobbyists.

Up to 30,000 people are said to have ­cancelled their SNP membership in response to Nicola Sturgeon’s gender reforms and the ­stalling of independence.

A notorious political blogger has claimed he has obtained access to the entire email account of a senior SNP MP.

An SNP MSP has attacked Nicola Sturgeon for pushing ahead with a recycling policy that has left Scots businesses living in a "state of fear"

The findings of an urgent review into the handling of the case of a double rapist placed in a women’s prison will be published this week, Nicola Sturgeon has said.