A Caithness mother has described the 'nightmare' of travelling more than 100 miles twice to Inverness to give birth after local maternity services were downgraded www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

Campaigners in the north of Scotland have escalated their row with the Scottish Government over maternity services in Caithness saying they would support legal action on human rights grounds www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

EXCLUSIVE Scotland’s women’s health champion has warned that a promised review of maternity services must not end up being a 'total whitewash”', insisting families must have a meaningful role in shaping its direction www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

EXCLUSIVE A mother has accused NHS Lothian of failing to act on warning signs before her baby was delivered by emergency Caesarean section, leaving her daughter with a catastrophic brain injury www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

This week, The Herald is running a four-day investigative series, Maternity Services: Do They deliver?, examining the pressures facing expectant mothers and the frontline staff who care for them. You can read every article HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

'Can Scot Gov learn from a golden retriever?' www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

'It is not surprising to see immigration entering the top concerns for the first time, given all the media attention. 'But with an aging population and falling birth rate, Scotland needs immigration to support our work force.' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2519162... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

Unspun Live the podcast from @heraldscotland.bsky.social politics team is on Spotify so do check it out! Our debut includes an @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social interview with FM John Swinney @heraldpols.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6s4H...

🎙️ Episode one of Unspun Live is now streaming. John Swinney speaks candidly about grief, political abuse, leadership, and his fear of failing to counter the rise of the far right. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf5s... 🎧 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-q2vy5-... #UnspunLive #ScottishPolitics

Day five of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars series I've been focusing on older people and social care Front page: Scotland accused of breaching human rights law over prison social care as the ageing population increases www.heraldscotland.com/news/2506138...

The new poll comes as an investigative series from The Herald found that eleven of Scotland's 17 prisons were at capacity - just days after hundreds of prisoners were released early as part of the new ScotGov policy FULL STORY: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2505086... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

A preview of The Herald's new in-depth series on the overcrowding crisis in Scotland's prisons. Find out more HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2504560... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @kathleennutt.bsky.social @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social

INSIGHT: From personal experience to the journey of elderly patients beside me, my recent stay in hospital revealed deep cracks in Scotland's NHS. For @heraldscotland.bsky.social on Sunday: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502800...

If it was up to 16-24 year olds, Reform UK would be the second main party in Scotland, according to a new poll from Survation. What’s led to the increasing support for Farage's party amongst young scots? I take a look in @heraldscotland.bsky.social Unspun: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502121...

Quite a lot has gone down in terms of Scotland's buffer zones legislation today: 🔴First arrest under act 🔴Staff at Glasgow hospital reported protest 🔴FM condemned claims made by American VP JD Vance Full story for @heraldscotland.bsky.social here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494822...

'According to Vance, Big Brother is watching you in Scotland. But much like Orwell’s 1984, this is a portrayal of a dystopian society which does not exist.' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494555... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

With a global spotlight shone on Scotland and abortion, is the Scottish Government getting it right with its handling of the topic?  My Unspun analysis for @heraldscotland.bsky.social : www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494555...

EXC: Calls for FM to make statement on ‘eejit’ JD Vance’s claims ‘private prayer illegal’ in Scotland. @backoffscotland.bsky.social reports rise in online abuse post comments and join @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social call for action @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494258...

'We can’t really make plans of how we are going to make such a seismic shift in attitudes and cultures towards women and girls without knowing there’s a future for our work' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2492791... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

I’ve been speaking to women across Scotland’s political parties about sexual harassment and many had a story to tell. All accounts anonymous. Many fearful to speak up. Investigation for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2488363...

EXCL: Ash Regan has told @heraldscotland.bsky.social former FM and Alba leader Alex Salmond would have wanted her to lead the pro-indy party. Asked if she believed it was Mr Salmond’s wish for her to take over as leader, the MSP said, “it makes sense.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487367...

EXCL: A former Scottish MP told @heraldscotland.bsky.social she knew of another alleged spiking incident at a bar in the UK Parliament @hannahbardell.bsky.social said she “wouldn’t be surprised” if other attempts to drug drinks of women had happened in the pub www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...

NEW article in @heraldscotland.bsky.social, featuring insights from Centre for Public Policy Research Associate Dr @hannahsalamon.bsky.social. 📝🌎 Will Donald Trump impact Scotland's climate action? @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social Read at the link below 👇

SUNDAY READ: How will Donald Trump’s stance on climate change impact the rest of the world and any action taken in Scotland? I spoke to Glasgow Uni’s Dr Hannah Salamon to find out for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486550...

First Minister condemns “absolutely abhorrent” sexual assaults in hospitals @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486292...

EXCL: Thomas Kerr tells @heraldscotland.bsky.social he has ‘no idea’ if he will attempt to run as an MSP candidate for Reform UK www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486252...

'On a windy day in the West Coast of Scotland, a miracle happened' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485388... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

‘I do believe in ferries, I do, I do’ For today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social I look back on childhood memories on CalMac ferries to Arran and why enhancing the network isn’t just for the sake of a good holiday but so much more for island communities. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484863...

For tonight's @heraldscotland.bsky.social Unspun, I take a look at why John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots. The FM may have smooth budget sailing ahead but what people really care about is tackling issues like this. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484299...

Every day for the rest of the year - for the rest of my life in fact - the test is the same. Have we done enough today to build a country in which everyone is safe and everyone has enough? That’s the prize. Eyes on it. Great to speak to @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social

Sixth year pupil Isobel Leaker and political correspondent Hannah Brown take a look at the concerning attitudes school boys have towards women and analyse what has to happen to tackle this www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477542... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social

A Scottish Budget rundown video. Latest news and analysis: Heraldscotland.com @heraldscotland.bsky.social

Scottish Budget Day. A great explainer here from @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social on what is expected and how it all works. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476932...

Scottish Labour leader @anassarwar.bsky.social has said it is "nonsense” to suggest there is a cultural issue in @scottishlabour.bsky.social following the arrests of two senior councillors as opposition parties urge ‘transparency’ from the party. @heraldscotland.bsky.social t.co/I4QgYkhxUS

This year, we have run numerous in-depth series on issues that matter to people in Scotland. In our Black Friday offer, you can receive 12 months of unlimited ad-free web and app access for only £20. www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/?u... Here's a look at what we've been covering... (1/11)

‘Each and every day, women like me have to second guess their every move in an attempt to avoid becoming the next headline.’ Great work from Bethel Tesfay on how peer-mentoring schemes on gender-based violence can make women safer. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475238...

I'm really pleased about this article in today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social. it was written by a brilliant young woman who has been working with us during November and it's great to be able to platform new voices.

Summary of the Alex Salmond memorial service from me. News story on @heraldscotland.bsky.social now: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476257...

It’s St Andrew’s Day today and the memorial service for Alex Salmond at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. I’ll be here for @heraldscotland.bsky.social bringing you the stories from the service.

Absolutely brilliant read from @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social exploring the complexities of assisted dying and the need for safeguarding measures

A personal perspective from political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social on the issue of assisted dying. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol... (1/4)

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EXCLUSIVE: The number of women joining football clubs in Scotland has increased by 284% since the Scotland Women's team last qualified for the Euros ⚽️ @heraldscotland.bsky.social heraldscotland.com/news/24758896.…

'We get it, you can down a pint but can you govern with competence?' Political correspondent @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social says 'it feels like every male politician wants to be the archetype of a lad and I just find it tiring, uncomfortable and time-consuming' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475484...

For today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social Unspun... Politicians downing pints 'don't impress me much' We get it, you can down a pint but can you govern with competence? Creds to @derekmcarthur.bsky.social for these fabulous graphic skills www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475484...

‘No ifs, no buts, no public service cuts’ @rozfoyer.bsky.social makes STUC demands clear ahead of the Scottish Budget next week. Story for @heraldscotland.bsky.social out tomorrow

Thanks @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social for including my thoughts - a mentoring scheme for women working in Parliament is welcome, but it is only successful if the problematic behaviour and cultures within Parliament/politics is tackled. Women cannot “lean in” to hostile spaces. Full quote:

‘I hope this scheme will go some way in addressing the needs of women and Holyrood will follow suit’ A women’s mentorship scheme has been launched for staff at Westminster with calls for Holyrood to follow suit. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474957...

The Scottish Conservative leader has said support for Reform UK is “too high for his liking" ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections. Spoke to @heraldscotland @HeraldPols after pulling pints and drinking one. heraldscotland.com/news/24748546.... www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474854...

We all agree Legal Aid Reform is necessary. I want to make this happen. It’s imperative we all work together to make the necessary changes that are needed to reform legal aid to give stability for the legal profession & access to justice to some of our most vulnerable when they need it.