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The £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts initiative was announced at the recent Budget.

The party also said private inpatient and daycare admissions in Scotland had reached their ‘highest ever reported’ levels.

He hosted the ceremony this year and will return for 2025.

The collision on the B9001 near Inverurie involved a grey Citroen C2 and a white Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

A man approached the girl on Saturday evening in Clydebank and touched her inappropriately, police said.

The Deputy Prime Minister pointed to ‘significant challenges’ faced by the Government since the election.

Shona Robison insisted the scheme is going ahead, saying the Government could implement it before April 2026.

Storm Darragh brought gusts of 93mph to some parts of the country on Saturday, with millions warned to stay indoors.

The poll also put support for a Yes vote in a Scottish independence referendum at 54%.

Police have also been handed a report of inappropriate behaviour regarding Cammy Day.

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.

The Scottish Conservative leader has sought to manage expectations ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.

John Swinney was thrust unexpectedly into the top job earlier this year.

The family of 28-year-old Christopher Spiers, who drowned after falling into the river in 2016, appealed to people to take care near the water.

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University said the system will reduce the likelihood and severity of water contamination incidents.

The SNP argued the UK Government is treating Scotland as an ‘afterthought’.

Nine fire engines were called to the scene at Brucefield industrial estate.

Social Care Minister Maree Todd said carers make an ‘invaluable contribution’.

Gusts of 93mph have been recorded in some parts of the country.

The Succession star has been outspoken about his views on President-elect Donald Trump.