Murrell was handcuffed and remanded into custody at the High Court in Edinburgh and will be sentenced on June 23. The 61-year-old, who is Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, was charged with ...

Peter Murrell abused his privileged position to bankroll a lavish lifestyle “he craved but could not afford”, Police Scotland has said. The former SNP chief executive has been remanded into custody at ...

Open dialogue between government and housing providers can help beat nation’s homes shortage, writes Caron Quinn​ ...

A historic St Andrews cinema turned into an upmarket gastro-pub and entertainment venue, by a company backed by Justin ...

Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the SNP, ends his association with the party he helped transform into the most popular force in Scottish politics, as a convicted criminal after spending ...

Once at the helm of Scotland’s biggest political party, Mr Murrell pleading guilty closes a chapter on the country’s most ...

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Mr Murrell played a vital role in the party for more than two decades, helping to turn it into the dominant force in Scottish politics.

Following a brilliant debut at SWG3 last year, Barklove returns for its second edition on Sunday 5 July 2026 with an expanded programme packed with activities, experiences and plenty of tail-wagging ...

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has arrived at court ahead of a preliminary hearing, as he faces charges of embezzling more than £459,000 from the party. | Jane Barlow/PA Wire Peter Murrell ...

After ten years running the Bangkok International Children’s Theatre Festival, Adjiima Na Patalung has taken over as director of the Edinburgh equivalent. She tells to Joyce McMillan what to expect at ...