The search has begun for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf's announcement of his intention to quit the role. He made the decision after spending the weekend reflecting on ...

As Nicola Sturgeon becomes Scotland's longest-serving first minister, BBC Scotland looks at how a girl from a west coast council estate rose to the nation's highest office. Born in Irvine ...

The 25% figure had been used since 2010, and was highlighted in the Scottish government's 2014 white paper which made the case for independence. But ministers conceded last year that this ...

Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K., has died. LONDON — Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who ...