Liberton/Gilmerton councillor Lesley Macinnes was appointed to the role following a vote of councilors on Tuesday evening. 

Perth and Kinross councillors have approved plans for a Carse of Gowrie artificial insemination centre to be converted into a distillery.

A Scottish Green Party member says she was asked to stand down as a candidate because of her student visa status, despite another candidate in the same situation being allowed to run, it is being reported.

Passengers have been urged to check ahead until the problem is fixed

Good morning, and welcome to the Unspun Morning Briefing. Today First Minister John Swinney unveils his Cabinet.

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Highland Council insists it is “investing significantly” in tackling potholes despite facing the highest compensation bills of any Scottish council.

A lifeline charity for survivors of sexual violence has scooped a prestigious national award in recognition of their specialist support.

A major UK wholesale food supplier has announced plans for a £1m expansion of its Inverness depot.

‘Projects such as this demonstrate the capabilities of Scotland’s ports and supply chain in enabling critical domestic energy production.’