25 Best Scottish Political Blogs and Websites
Scottish Political Blogs
Here are 25 Best Scottish Political Blogs you should follow in 2023
1. Scottish Government
Scotland, UK
The devolved government for Scotland has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation. Visit the website to find out about the latest news about the Scottish Government.
gov.scot
442K ⋅9 posts / week Get Email Contact More
2. Holyrood
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
News and analysis of Scottish politics and the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood MSPs, political conferences and forums. Holyrood is Scotland's fortnightly political and current affairs magazine that keeps people informed with its award-winning and thought-provoking editorial.
Also in Parliament Magazines
holyrood.com
1.9K⋅ 24.7K ⋅3 posts / day Get Email Contact More
3. Wings Over Scotland
Scotland, UK
We are the world's most-read Scottish politics website. Wings Over Scotland is a Scottish political website, which focuses particularly on the media, whether mainstream print and broadcast organisations or the online and social-network community, as well as offering its own commentary and analysis.
Also in UK Political Blogs, WordPress Political Blogs
wingsoverscotland.com
31.4K⋅ 62.8K ⋅9 posts / week Get Email Contact More
4. IPPR Blogs
London, England, UK
As Scotland's progressive think-tank, we work across the full range of devolved areas. Our recent research has included topics such as Scotland's economy, fiscal analysis, child poverty, an inclusive economy, education, skills, social security and more. Established in 2015, IPPR Scotland is based in Edinburgh and conducts research and influencing work across the full range of devolved areas in Scotland.
ippr.org/scotland/..
4.3K⋅ 94K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More
5. Lily of St. Leonards
Scotland, UK
Lily of St. Leonards is a blog that provides a commentary on Scottish politics by Effie Deans. After studying in Edinburgh, Cambridge, Copenhagen and Nizhny Novgorod, Effie returned home to rural Aberdeenshire, where she reads Dostoevsky in Russian and finds inspiration in the works of Walter Scott.
effiedeans.com/p/f..
44.9K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact More
6. The Scotsman » Politics
Scotland, UK
Visit our website for the latest news direct from The Scotsman Politics, updated throughout the day. Read Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. The Scotsman is a Scottish compact newspaper and daily news website headquartered in Edinburgh.
scotsman.com/news/..
257.4K⋅ 195.6K ⋅14 posts / day Get Email Contact More
7. STV News » Politics
Scotland, UK
Find out the latest news in Politics with STV News. Get the insights in political news, find out about Scotland, UK, and other international political news too. STV has been serving the people of Scotland for over 60 years. We work hard to make all of our reporting impartial, accurate and fair as well as engaging, entertaining and reflective of Scotland's diverse society and culture.
news.stv.tv/sectio..
563.6K⋅ 578.9K ⋅3 posts / day Get Email Contact More
8. HeraldScotland » Politics
Scotland, UK
The HeraldScotland brings you the most recent news on Politics. Read about Scottish politics, Scotland's future, Brexit, and more. The Herald is a Scottish broadsheet newspaper founded in 1783. The Herald is the longest running national newspaper in the world and is the eighth oldest daily paper in the world.
heraldscotland.com..
46.4K⋅ 124.3K ⋅12 posts / day Get Email Contact More
9. The BBC » Scotland Politics
Get the latest Scottish political news from BBC Scotland: in-depth coverage includes latest headlines, comment and analysis on the politics scene across Scotland. The BBC is the world's leading public service broadcaster. We're impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people around the world.
bbc.com/news/scotl..
59.8M⋅ 136.2K ⋅5 posts / week Get Email Contact More
10. The National » Politics
Scotland, UK
Get the latest political news from The National. The National is the only daily newspaper that supports the idea of independence for Scotland. Find out more about Scottish news, politics, opinion, culture and features you can trust from Scotland's only pro-independence newspaper.
thenational.scot/p..
103.3K⋅ 137.8K ⋅29 posts / day Get Email Contact More
11. Daily Record » Politics
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Read the most recent news updates on Politics with the Daily Record. The Daily Record aims to provide the people of Scotland with a trusted news resource that presents accurate and comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, current affairs and sport.
dailyrecord.co.uk/..
524.8K⋅ 148.2K ⋅7 posts / day Get Email Contact More
12. The New Statesman » Scotland Politics
London, England, UK
Read about Scotland Politics and the latest Scottish news with The New Statesman. The New Statesman is the leading progressive political and cultural magazine in the United Kingdom. It is celebrated for its progressive and liberal politics, as well as the intelligence, range and quality of its writing and analysis.
newstatesman.com/p..
225K ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact More
13. The Press and Journal » Scottish politics
Scotland, UK
The Press and Journal provides breaking Scottish political news, featuring insight into local politics news from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness, Highlands and Islands, and Scotland. To keep yourself updated with the news, business and sport near you, visit www.pressandjournal.co.uk.
pressandjournal.co..
93K⋅ 70.2K ⋅5 posts / day Get Email Contact More
14. The Courier » Scottish politics
Dundee, Scotland, UK
Know about the most recent news in Scottish Politics with The Courier. We are Scotland's news website. At the heart of Tayside and Fife since 1816. Visit thecourier.co.uk for news that matters to you.
thecourier.co.uk/c..
73.4K⋅ 53.3K ⋅6 posts / day Get Email Contact More
15. Scottish Daily Express » Politics
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
The latest political news on the Scottish Daily Express. Featuring all the breaking news stories, opinion and analysis. The Scottish Daily Express brings you all the latest news, politics, sport and comment from across Scotland, the rest of the UK and the world.
scottishdailyexpre..
5.2K⋅ 10.7K ⋅16 posts / day Get Email Contact More
16. Bella Caledonia » Politics
Scotland, UK
Stay updated with the latest news on Scottish Politics with Bella Caledonia. Read about Scotland, UK, anti-capitalism, civil liberties, policies, and much more. Bella Caledonia is an online magazine, based in Scotland, exploring ideas of independence, self determination and autonomy.
bellacaledonia.org..
13.7K⋅ 62.9K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
17. What Scotland Thinks
Scotland, UK
What Scotland Thinks provides impartial, up-to-date information on public attitudes towards how the constituent parts of the UK should and are being governed. It initially tracked opinions on Scottish independence in the lead-up to the September 2014 referendum, but now also covers how England and Wales reckon they should be governed.
whatscotlandthinks..
217⋅ 22K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact More
18. SCOT goes POP
Scotland, UK
A pro-independence blog by James Kelly - voted one of Scotland's top ten political websites. Visit the blog to read about Politics, Eurovision, Sport, Gun Control and more.
Also in Blogspot Political Blogs
scotgoespop.blogsp..
1.9K⋅ 13.2K ⋅1 post / day ⋅ Apr 2008 Get Email Contact More
19. Centre on Constitutional Change
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Read the latest news and opinions from the Centre on Constitutional Change. The Centre on Constitutional Change applies the best of social scientific scholarship to the questions raised by the UK's evolving territorial relationships. The Centre also acts as a hub for a much wider network of scholars across the UK and beyond engaged in analysis of contemporary constitutional issues.
Also in Constitutional Law Blogs
centreonconstituti..
905⋅ 6.6K ⋅1 post / week ⋅ Jul 2013 Get Email Contact More
20. Believe In Scotland Blog
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Politicians, newspapers and campaigners make claims and counter claims every day. We will do our utmost to present the answers you need to the questions you have in a simple and matter of fact way. BelieveinScotland.org is a new website and initiative that aims to answer the questions people have about Scottish independence in a fair and easy to understand format.
believeinscotland...
29.4K⋅ 15.1K ⋅4 posts / month Get Email Contact More
21. A Scottish Liberal
Scotland, UK
Read the blog by a A Scottish Liberal named Andrew as he states his opinions on Scottish Politics. Andrew is a member of the Liberal Democrats, who feels politics is at its best when it empowers and is at its worst when it descends into tribal adversarialism.
scottish-liberal.b..
1 post / month Get Email Contact More
22. John Smith Centre Blog
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Welcome to the Research Blog. This is where you find new and exciting research from the world of academia, along with guest blogs from other contributors and organizations. The mission of the John Smith Centre is to promote trust in politics and public service. We do this in three key ways: Research, advocacy and events, and development programmes.
johnsmithcentre.co..
3.3K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More
23. The Scottish Election Study Blog
Scotland, UK
Here you can read the most recent blogs by the Scottish Election Study. The Scottish Election Study (SES) is a detailed independent study of politics and elections in Scotland, funded by the Economic and Research Council. The study provides world-class data and research that provide unique insights into the political attitudes and behaviour of Scottish citizens at election time.
scottishelections...
1 post / quarter Get Email Contact More
24. Labour Hame
Scotland, UK
Labour Hame is a place for open debate about progressive politics in Scotland. Get to know news, opinions and more about Scottish Labour. Labour Hame was conceived of as a place to talk aftermath of the 2011 Scottish general election by Tom Harris MP, Kezia Dugdale MSP and others who care deeply about Scottish Labour and want it to succeed.
labourhame.com
2.9K ⋅1 post / year Get Email Contact More
25. Gerry Hassan Blog
Read the blog by Gerry Hassan and stay updated with his writing, research, policy and ideas. Gerry Hassan is a writer, commentator and thinker about Scotland, the UK, politics and ideas. He is currently Professor of Social Change at Glasgow Caledonian University and was previously a Senior Research Fellow in contemporary Scottish history at Dundee University.
gerryhassan.com/ca..
25.3K ⋅8 posts / year Get Email Contact More
Scottish Political Bloggers
Blogger Name | Blog Link | Total Blog Posts | |
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James Kelly | scotgoespop.blogspot.com | 186 | |
Rev. Stuart Campbell | wingsoverscotland.com | 37 | |
Bella Caledonia Editor | bellacaledonia.org.uk/category/politics | 35 | |
Jen C | centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/news-and-opinion | 34 | |
Clare deMowbray | centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/news-and-opinion | 7 | |
Chris Cairns | wingsoverscotland.com | 5 | |
Iris Pase | bellacaledonia.org.uk/category/politics | 3 | |
Jim Monaghan | bellacaledonia.org.uk/category/politics | 3 | |
Dr EM | wingsoverscotland.com | 2 | |
Neale Hanvey MP | wingsoverscotland.com | 1 |
Scottish Political Blog Topics
Topic | Number of posts |
---|---|
Scottish Politics | 32 |
Comment | 21 |
Analysis | 15 |
Scotland | 12 |
Disturbing | 11 |
Idiots | 10 |
Corruption | 6 |
Debunks | 5 |
History | 5 |
Wtf | 5 |
Transcult | 5 |
Housing | 5 |
Protest | 5 |
Uk Politics | 5 |
Poll | 3 |
Navel-gazing | 2 |
Gaelic | 2 |
Misogyny | 2 |
Sexism | 2 |
Peace | 2 |