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Clarke led Scotland to three out of the last four major football tournaments – including their first World Cup since 1998.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 28 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

The First Minister was speaking after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil means there is only a very slim chance that Scotland can reach the knock-out stages.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 25 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

The First Minister pointed to plans to expand walk-in GPs and the creation of a £10,000 fund for first-time buyers.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months in prison on Tuesday.

By Craig Paton and Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political staff · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

SNP leader John Swinney said the Tories had managed to capture ‘understandable anger’ felt in the area over the future of the oil and gas sector.

By Katrine Bussey and Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland political staff · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister said he was ‘confident’ Scotland could get out of the group stages as he predicted a 2-1 win.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister also praised the Tartan Army supporters for making a ‘positive impression’ in Boston.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 16 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

John Swinney travelled to the state of Kentucky to meet bourbon business leaders on Monday.

By Danyel VanReenen, Scotland Reporter · 15 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

The Scottish First Minister will meet bourbon business leaders in the state after attending the World Cup in Boston.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 15 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

The First Minister has predicted Scotland can beat Morocco by 2-1 on Friday.

By Ryan McDougall in Boston, Press Association Scotland · 14 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

The Scottish First Minister, who watched the game in Boston, said he was ‘ecstatic’.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 14 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Scottish First Minister John Swinney announced the funding ahead of Scotland’s World Cup kick-off in Boston.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 13 Jun 2026 · 3 min read