Harvie promises to strengthen Scottish Greens as he takes leadership role
Patrick Harvie made history last week when he became the first openly bisexual person to lead a political party in the UK.
Scottish government back TV and radio anti-bullying campaign
Scotland's Minister for Schools and Skills launched National Anti-Bullying Week today at an event in partnership with respectme, Scotland’s national anti-bullying service.
Surprise win for Labour in Glenrothes by-election
In a result that shocked even themselves, the Labour party retained the constituency of Glenrothes in a by-election yesterday.
Glenrothes by-election no longer make or break for Gordon Brown
Just a few weeks ago, in the carefree days before the banking sector found itself on the brink of collapse, the Glenrothes by-election was seen as "make or break" for the Prime Minister.
Scottish blood service defends ban on gay donations
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has said that the rise in gay men becoming infected with the HIV virus meant the ban on blood donations from that group was justified.
Analysis: Blood donor policy is discriminatory and contradictory
In April the Scottish Parliament asked for submissions from various groups about the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood.
Scottish Parliament to consider gay blood ban
Scotland's national LGBT campaigns group has submitted a detailed case to the Scottish Parliament calling for the removal of the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood.
Stonewall Scotland to investigate gay brain drain
A new research project aims to investigate the migration of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people from Scotland.
Reports of homophobic hate crimes rise in Scotland
The number of gay, lesbian and bisexual people in Scotland coming forward to report homophobic attacks, abuse and vandalism has risen sharply.
Rebellion against Gordon Brown declared over as credit crisis worsens
The Prime Minister was given a rousing reception at last night's meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party.
Gay rights supporter Jack McConnell's Malawi job postponed
Former First Minister of Scotland Jack McConnell has been appointed an envoy to countries recovering from conflict.
Malawi's gays hope new High Commissioner will help their cause
The Malawi Gay Rights Movement (Magrim), which was launched earlier this month as a public campaign group after six years underground, has sparked a political row.
LGBT toolkit for Scotland's schools to be unveiled
A group that works with gay, bisexual, lesbian and trans youth will preview their new resource for Scottish teachers next week.
Cumming to the America: Alan Cumming to become a US citizen
Scottish actor Alan Cumming has decided to take American citizenship, and said he hopes to vote for Barack Obama in November's Presidential election.
Scots bishops call gay adoption "gravely wrong"
The leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland have attacked the government and told the faithful to get involved in politics.
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