Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

Pro-independence parties urged to sign electoral pact ahead of Holyrood election

An SNP activist and long-time independence campaigner has called for an electoral pact between pro-independence parties ahead of the 2026 Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

'Utterly pointless': Alba chief slams calls to ban Kneecap from TRNSMT

ALBA party leader Kenny MacAskill has come out in defence of the rap trio Kneecap after a video emerged of a band member allegedly saying “kill…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

Chris McEleny suspended for 'gross misconduct', Alba confirm

CHRIS McEleny has been suspended from Alba after he was “dismissed” from his role for “gross misconduct”, the party has confirmed ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2025

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Long-abandoned Welsh Mine Revived As Gold Prices Soar

At the bottom of a long-abandoned mine, 50 metres below the surface, one company searches for rare Welsh gold, attracted by soaring prices and its royal connection.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025

New poll predicts huge 29-seat pro-independence majority at Holyrood election

HOLYROOD will see a huge pro-independence majority of 29 MSPs after next year's elections, according to an exclusive new poll for The National ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025

Tommy Sheridan elected to Alba Party governing body

FORMER MSP and Hope Over Fear founder Tommy Sheridan has been elected to the governing body of the Alba Party.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025

Alba to review leadership election after 'false' claims vote 'was rigged'

ALBA’S leadership election is to be reviewed in an attempt to quash accusations briefed to the media that the vote was “rigged” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Call for pro-independence leaders summit ahead of 2026 Holyrood election

AN SNP activist and long-time independence campaigner has called for a summit between the leaders of Scotland’s three main independence parties…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

Westminster will not ignore electoral mandate for independence claims Kenny MacAskill

ALBA leader Kenny MacAskill has insisted Westminster will not ignore an electoral mandate for independence.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2025

Former Alba official threatens legal action over dismissal as new leader elected

The divisions in the party were apparent at an event where Kenny MacAskill narrowly won the vote to succeed Alex Salmond.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Bombshell as former Alba official vows legal action after losing leadership race

FORMER Alba general secretary Chris McEleny has said he will be launching legal action against the party, claiming his removal from the role was…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

New Alba Party leader Kenny MacAskill vows to ‘deliver dream of independence’

The former Scottish justice secretary takes the helm following the death of his predecessor Alex Salmond in October.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Kenny MacAskill narrowly beats Ash Regan to be elected Alba leader

ALBA have elected Kenny MacAskill party leader ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland making it 'someone else’s problem'

THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on the north coast of Scotland by…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025

John Swinney responds to poll predicting pro-independence majority at Holyrood

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said recent polling indicating Holyrood would have a pro-independence majority in 2026 shows “all you need to…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025

'It is surprising': Shock as Alex Salmond died without leaving a will

THE former first minister of Scotland died without leaving a will, according to reports

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025

Alba warned members could face £35k legal bill after top Alex Salmond ally sacked

Alba Party members could be on the hook for a £36,000 legal bill after one of Alex Salmond’s closest allies was sacked.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

Alba leadership candidates address party infighting and bullying allegations

THE Alba Party leadership candidates have addressed recent party infighting and allegations of bullying within the party.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

Watch The National's Alba Party hustings between Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill

THE National hosted a hustings between Alba Party leadership candidates Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill last night ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2025

Chris McEleny issues update on Alba deputy leadership bid

ALBA’S Chris McEleny has issued an update on his bid to become the party’s next deputy leader ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2025

Alba leadership contenders split on whether to work with Reform UK

ASH Regan and Kenny MacAskill have taken opposite positions on the question of whether Alba under their leadership would ever work with Nigel…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2025

Chris McEleny 'sacked from Alba and having membership reviewed', acting leader says

CHRIS McEleny has been fired from Alba and is having his membership of the party reviewed, acting leader Kenny MacAskill has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025

Scottish Budget plans pass with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

THE Scottish Budget has passed its final Holyrood hurdle with the support of the Greens, Liberal Democrats and Alba, while Tories opposed and Labour…

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Salmond and I planned new Scottish town called Independence – McEleny

The candidate for the Alba Party’s deputy leadership has emphasised his close links with the late former first minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Alex Salmond and I wanted to create a new Scottish town and call it Independence, says leadership hopeful

The candidate for the Alba Party’s deputy leadership has emphasised his close links with the late former first minister

1 2 3 4 5

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Scottish Government

the Scottish Parliament

the Ministry of Defence

451 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.