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Readers' Letters: New Presiding Officer has made welcome changes

Outgoing Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone and former deputy presiding officer Annabelle Ewing.

Analysis Holyrood is ‘dull’ - can a new presiding officer inject some passion?

The newly-elected Reform UK MSPs arrive for their first day at the Scottish Parliament.

Explainer The new MSPs are in Holyrood - what happens now?

A daily Holyrood question time? Only if there are answers Alan Young

The Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

84 cases of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at Holyrood

Ecocide could be outlawed in Scotland under Monica Lennon's plans

Exclusive Monica Lennon 'profoundly disappointed' after ecocide bill shelved

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone

Douglas Ross excluded from parliament after row with presiding officer

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC

New documents reveal John Swinney told about Murrell charges a year ago

Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie, UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay raise a glass.

Analysis Would you go for a pint with the Scottish Tory leader?

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Finance Secretary Shona Robison, and First Minister John Swinney

Lively FMQs buoyed by 'chuntering backbenchers' as Holyrood vote nears

The Scottish Parliament building

SNP MSP: Everyone in Holyrood is concerned about 'bugging' scandal

The Scottish Parliament building, where appointeeships was discussed on committee.

Holyrood bugging: No way to stop illicit recordings says parliament

Justice Secretary Angela Constance

SNP minister accused of misleading Parliament on trans prisoner debate

Scottish Conservative MSP Douglas Ross, left, has claimed he was 'physically assaulted and verbally abused' by SNP minister Jamie Hepburn

Watch: Ex-SNP minister apologises in Holyrood after Douglas Ross clash

The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, home to many a public servant (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Presiding Officer ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

MSP Colin Smyth

Holyrood ups its security in wake of spy camera claim

Douglas Ross MSP and Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone

Douglas Ross accuses Holyrood's presiding officer of lying

First Minister John Swinney's SNP government has blocked a £2.5 million grant for a specialist welding centre in Glasgow

Readers' Letters: SNP would leave Scots defenceless in face of aggressive Russia

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone and Tory MSP Douglas Ross

Swinney says Presiding Officer ‘always acts impartially’ amid Ross row

Hiroshi Suzuki trying Irn Bru next to a cardboard cutout of Robbie Williams, who is playing Murrayfield this weekend.

"Irn Bru is great": Japanese ambassador loves our other national drink

Former Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross, showing a red card

Analysis Did Douglas Ross deserve his red card from the Holyrood chamber?

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Ross accuses Holyrood's Presiding Officer of bias against unionists

A general view of the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

The MSPs who have signed letter over 'transphobic' toilet rules

The Scottish Parliament

Trans women to be banned from Holyrood's female toilets

First Minister John Swinney.

Scottish Government requests urgent meeting over court gender verdict

Christina McKelvie (left) debating in the Holyrood chamber, while (right) First Minister John Swinney is among those who fall silent at the Scottish Parliament to remember the SNP MSP after her death

'An unbearably sad day': MSPs weep after Christina McKelvie's death

The quotes will appear on the Canongate Wall at the Scottish Parliament.

The Makars facing public vote for work to appear on parliament wall

MSP salaries are to increase by 3.2 per cent.

MSP salaries are set to increase again - this is by how much

Alex Salmond memorial The high-profile figures at St Giles' Cathedral

The Arctic Circle Assembly was held in Iceland.

Explainer Why Scottish MSPs were in Iceland this week

King Charles III marks 25 years of devolution at the Scottish Parliament.

King Charles III celebrates 25 years of devolution

Scottish Parliament authorities are investigating

SNP facing investigation over 'misuse' of election mail stamps

Holyrood is here to stay but is far too weak. Here's how to fix it Murdo Fraser

The Scottish Parliament is 25 years old - but is it a happy birthday (Picture: Frank Cornfield/stock.adobe.com)

Readers' letters: Devolution has veered off course 25 years on

Exclusive Increasing the number of MSPs ‘should be looked at’, says Presiding Officer

John Swinney is now SNP leader. Image: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images.

Explainer How will John Swinney become First Minister? When will a vote be held?

Explainer How is a new first minister and SNP leader appointed?

Stephen Kerr. Picture: Michael Gillen/JPI Media

Tory MSP claims he was ‘threatened’ by SNP minister during row in Holyrood

Culture secretary Angus Robertson in the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Senior SNP minister admits calling Douglas Ross a 'manchild'

Michael Matheson resigned as health secretary last week. Image: Jane Barlow/Press Association.

Pressure mounting on Michael Matheson to rule out £13,000 golden goodbye

Ash Regan, formerly with the SNP, now sits as an Alba MSP (Picture: Getty)

Readers' Letters: Alba's referendum referendum is just pie in the sky

Broadcaster Gail Porter led this year's Tartan Day parade in New York City. Picture: Martin McAdam

Invasion of politicians conjures new dimension to Tartan Week cringe factor

Police and security staff deal with a protester in the public gallery during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

A sad day as protesters force Holyrood to become less open to the public

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

New restrictions revealed at Holyrood in bid to halt protests at FMQs

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Holyrood bosses announce crackdown after protesters disrupt FMQs

New First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Analysis: Pity the poor schoolkids forced to stay and watch this FMQs

Humza Yousaf arrives for his first First Minster's Questions (FMQs) as Scotland's new leader. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Yousaf makes 'no apology' for having indy minister as he is accused of 'rant'

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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