The Scottish Government has called in plans to build a trotting track on the Bannockburn battlefield site, meaning ministers will make the final call on whether the development can go ahead.

EXC: Police Scotland must wrap up its investigation into the SNP’s finances before Hogmanay, says the man whose complaint sparked the probe He's also called for an 'overdue public apology' from the SNP over the money

EXC: The Scottish charity regulator is under pressure to change its laws after a church body that carries out 'exorcisms' for homosexuality looks set to expand its presence in Scotland thenational.scot/news/24535969.…

That may be the most incredible tennis match I have ever seen. The level after five and a half hours was insane. Dan Evans, you legend. #USOpen

I had the privilege of speaking with the daughters of Iain Lawson this week after a funeral service for their dad, who was a prolific independence campaigner and admired by so many in the movement. May he rest in peace. thenational.scot/politics/24547…

Scottish pro-Palestine groups are calling for Chris Froome's Israel Premier-Tech team to be thrown out of the Tour of Britain, which starts from Kelso next week thenational.scot/sport/24549246…

Great to speak to historian MP about his opposition to plans for a horse track at Bannockburn. "It’s a huge part of Stirling’s image and history. It's an essential heritage site and it’s remarkable that the council has done this." thenational.scot/news/24547868.…

On Sept 17 The National will be hosting a special screening of To See Ourselves at Social Hub in Glasgow to mark the 10-year anniversary of the referendum. This should a brilliant, reflective event with an insightful panel discussion to boot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tickets 👇newsquestevents.myshopify.com/products/the-n…

The M6 needs to be sent to its grave. What is with it these days?

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“While Scotland’s fiscal pressures are partly a result of UK Government spending decisions, the Scottish Government is not powerless to act.” Our co-director Laurie Macfarlane quoted in Steph Brawn’s article on today’s £500m spending cuts. thenational.scot/news/24560678.…

John Swinney announced his first Programme for Government today as First Minister, the key points explained here 👇thenational.scot/news/24563502.…

Your body, your life, your choice❤️So pleased to see this law coming into force later this month.

Looking back on a lot of stuff around the Scottish independence referendum as we approach 10th anniversary. What I would give to have covered it. I'm sad I didn't really get it then as a 21-year-old sheltered Englander. Time is a funny thing.

Just horrendous to hear the news about Jenny Hastings. Thoughts go out to Scott and the family. Truly awful.