Stephen Gethins: “I warmly congratulate Kaci McEwan on this outstanding achievement.”

Energy costs are forcing too many families to make difficult decisions about household budgets. In an energy-rich country like Scotland, that is simply unacceptable.

New nuclear would be incredibly expensive and the levy placed on energy bills to pay for nuclear reactors will cost Scottish electricity bill payers £300 million over the next decade.

Marking 250 years of American independence with this tartan is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the lasting relationship between Scotland and the United States.

On this Ukrainian Independence Day, Scotland reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Ukraine.