Ishan Crawford

Kemi Badenoch dropped a political bombshell at the Scottish Tory conference, promising to end the centuries-old dual role of Scotland's Lord Advocate and branding the current setup "absurd" while the top prosecutor sits in an SNP cabinet overseeing cases against senior SNP figures. The Conservative leader's explosive intervention comes as fresh details emerge about Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC personally briefing First Minister John Swinney about serious charges facing former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon's husband, weeks before the public knew. What Sparked the Latest Fury The row exploded after it emerged that Dorothy Bain told John Swinney…

Kolkata, February 9, 2026 – Italy's dreams took a cruel blow at Eden Gardens tonight when captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his shoulder in a diving fielding attempt, forcing him off the field and ruling him out of batting in a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland. The 42-year-old veteran, playing in his first cricket World Cup after representing South Africa in hockey two decades ago, rolled awkwardly while trying to stop a fierce pull from George Munsey in the fourth over. He left the ground in visible pain, arm cradled in a towel sling. How the Injury Happened It was the…

A single 2.5 MW wind turbine now turning on the hills above Kilbirnie is doing something no community-owned project in Scotland has done before: making money without a penny of government subsidy. The machine, owned entirely by local people through ATTIX CIC, began generating clean power for the grid this week in what energy experts are already calling a turning point for community renewables. A New Way to Pay for Community Power For decades Scottish community wind projects lived or died by government support schemes like the Feed-in Tariff or Renewables Obligation. When those ended, many feared the community energy…

It has been exactly four years since Russian tanks rolled across the border, yet for Anastasiia Pustovachenko, the war is not a distant memory but a daily notification on her phone. While the 22 year old economics graduate walks the granite streets of Aberdeen in safety, her mind remains trapped in the besieged city of Chernihiv. She represents a growing generation of young Ukrainians who have built a new life in Scotland but find themselves suspended in a state of permanent uncertainty. The fourth anniversary of the full scale invasion this past week brought a mix of gratitude and fresh…

The battle for Holyrood has shifted ground. For over a decade, the constitutional question of independence dominated every ballot box conversation in Scotland. But as voters prepare for the Scottish Parliament election on May 7, a major new poll reveals a stark change in priorities. Survival, not sovereignty, is now the driving force for the electorate. A fresh Savanta survey commissioned by the BBC paints a picture of a nation anxious about its wallet and its health service. The data suggests that while political parties may want to talk about borders and unions, the public is desperate for answers on…

Graeme Thomson, the man at the helm of Scotland’s most scrutinised shipyard, has issued a stark rallying cry: Scotland’s maritime heritage will vanish without an urgent, massive injection of young talent. In an exclusive interview from his office in Port Glasgow, the Ferguson Marine Chief Executive Officer didn't mince words. For Thomson, the survival of the Clyde’s shipbuilding legacy isn't just about steel and government contracts; it is fundamentally about passing the torch to a new generation of apprentices before the flame goes out entirely. From Shop Floor to Top Floor Graeme Thomson’s workspace tells you everything you need to…

The scorching sun of Pune might seem a world away from the misty, grey lochs of the Scottish Highlands, but a handshake in Maharashtra this week has just bridged that gap. As diplomats in London and New Delhi put the finishing touches on the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement, a quiet yet colossal shift is happening on the factory floor. A high-powered delegation from Salmon Scotland has landed in India, not just to talk numbers, but to future-proof the equipment that keeps Britain’s largest food export safe in treacherous waters. A Strategic Handshake in Pune The air inside Garware Technical…

Glasgow, February 2025 – Fifteen months before Scotland goes to the polls, the mood is grim. People are exhausted by years of SNP dominance, battered by the cost-of-living crisis, furious at crumbling public services, and still furious at Westminster austerity. Yet almost every major party looks stuck in neutral, tearing itself apart or peddling slogans that feel a decade out of date. The prospect of another SNP minority government limping on feels less like stability and more like a slow surrender. Latest polls confirm the stagnation. Across five surveys taken since December 2024, the SNP averages 34-36% in constituency votes…

A bombshell new report lays bare the brutal truth: Scotland's addiction to oil and gas has cost the country a staggering £11 billion between 2021 and 2024. That is almost three times the entire Scottish Government education budget and works out at £2,263 for every single household. The pain has been felt everywhere, from remote island homes to city factories. The heaviest burdens fell on the poorest communities and key industries, exposing once again how exposed Scotland remains to global energy chaos. Households Bore Over Half the Pain Scottish families picked up £5.8 billion of the extra energy bills during…

Politics and the law have collided with explosive force in Scotland this week. A high-profile court case involving the former chief executive of the SNP has sparked a furious row that threatens to overshadow the upcoming election. Accusations of "corruption" have flown across the parliamentary chamber while senior legal figures warn that politicians are playing a dangerous game with the rule of law. The controversy centres on the postponement of a hearing for Peter Murrell. He is the husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. His case has been delayed until after the nation goes to the polls. This timing…