The first minister admits that teacher numbers fell by 621 last year and pledges action to make sure they rise.

First Minister John Swinney said the Government will consider a petition on the matter from the mother of student Emily ...

Speaking at First Minister’s Questions, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, Lorna Slater, said she was “disappointed to hear” ...

Scottish Greens slam John Swinney for his "friendly chat" with Donald Trump, but the First Minister defended the conversation, citing ...

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson invited First Minister John Swinney to Crocketford to discuss the need to ...

A photograph of Loch Faskally by photographer Jane Barlow has been selected for the first minister's official Christmas card.

First Minister John Swinney has said he "clearly understands" the depth of concern about a key transport link through ...

John Swinney has defended his government’s record on education after being accused of “failing” children by Anas Sarwar and ...

Scotland’s First Minister has spoken of the “balance” he found in taking his son to hockey training the night before his ...

The Scottish Government has faced repeated criticism for failing to get to grips with Scotland's drugs deaths crisis.

Scotland's first minister has said he is prepared to meet the family of a murdered banker who was gunned down on his doorstep ...

The 42-year-old called on Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to ensure that Hindi is always included when public ...