Official trip comes after data show chronically low growth for Scotland

Fall in construction activity builds on concerns about performance against UK as a whole

Campaign groups cite 70% fall in wild fish returns over past 25 years

New leader Richard Leonard vows leftward shift amid Brexit feuding

Sturgeon welcomes proposal that would help fund SMEs and strategic projects

Growth in China bounces back after dip during anti-corruption drive

Demands made for more funding for local government and tackling climate change

Analysis makes case for continued membership of the EU single market

Ruling party bets on voters willing to accept higher rates than south of the border

Edinburgh government’s measures mean some could miss out on tax relief

SNP proposes first-time use of powers to vary income tax rates

Finance secretary’s plan to target high earners risks sparking business backlash

Holyrood proposals will put country out of kilter with rest of UK

Tory leader Ruth Davidson warns against special deal for Northern Ireland

Scottish capital says it is well-positioned to grow when the UK leaves the EU

Decision could have wide-reaching implications for government intervention in markets

First minister vows to make system ‘more progressive’ to support public services 

Harbour operators spend on expansion projects to secure new business