The Scotsman
Edinburgh-based Scottish daily broadsheet; founded 1817; primary source for Scottish political news.
Published in Edinburgh since 1817, The Scotsman reported Russell Findlay's refusal on 14 May 2026 to resign as Scottish Conservative leader after his party fell to 12 Holyrood seats.
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UK Local Elections 2026Background
The Scotsman is a daily broadsheet founded in Edinburgh in 1817. It covers Scottish politics, public policy and the institutions of devolved government, with Holyrood as a core beat.
After the 7 May 2026 Holyrood election it reported pressure on the Scottish Conservative leadership: the party had fallen to 12 seats and lost all five constituency MSPs, Russell Findlay refused to resign, and Sandesh Gulhane did not rule out a challenge.
In September its coverage included the Scottish Parliament's 80-26 vote on 16 September to halt data-centre planning decisions while national guidance is awaited, a motion with no legal force.
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