Scottish Greens Conference

ON THE GROUND

Scottish Greens co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay at the party's conference in Inverness

Scottish independence

What the Scottish Greens conference revealed about the state of independence

Scottish Greens members overwhelmingly voted to reject plans to support new nuclear in Scotland

Scottish Greens members overwhelmingly voted to reject plans to support new nuclear in Scotland

Should Scotland build new nuclear? Scottish Green members give verdict

Scottish Greens MSPs pictured at the party's autumn conference in Inverness on Saturday

Scottish Greens MSPs pictured at the party's autumn conference in Inverness on Saturday

Scottish Green members overwhelmingly block plans to support new nuclear

Scottish Greens co-leaders Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer

Scottish Greens co-leaders Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer

Scottish Greens co-leaders deny party is 'skint' amid 'financial crisis' motion

First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay

First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay

John Swinney challenged to stop 'hiding behind Westminster' and oppose Rosebank

Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay

Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay

Gillian Mackay sparks emergency conference debate on 'catastrophic' Jackdaw decision

The Dounreay nuclear power plant in Caithness is currently being decommissioned

The Dounreay nuclear power plant in Caithness is currently being decommissioned

Scottish Greens co-leader issues warning to party members ahead of nuclear vote

File image of the Scottish Greens spring conference in Glasgow

File image of the Scottish Greens spring conference in Glasgow

Scottish Greens

From polyamory to nuclear power: 8 key debates at Scottish Green conference

The Greens are calling for a frequent flyer levy

The Greens are calling for a frequent flyer levy

Scottish Greens call for tax on frequent flyers to fund cheaper public transport

File image of Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian

File image of Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian

Scottish Greens consider supporting new nuclear power stations in major policy shift

Scottish Green Party co-leader Gillian Mackay takes part in the panel discussion Our Right To Decide at the Scottish National Party (SNP) annual conference

Scottish Green Party co-leader Gillian Mackay takes part in the panel discussion Our Right To Decide at the Scottish National Party (SNP) annual conference

Zionism is racism debate ‘unhelpful’, says Scottish Green co-leader

The report says that since 2024, 25,000 jobs had been lost.

The report says that since 2024, 25,000 jobs had been lost.

Scottish Greens Conference

Report finds oil and gas decline outpacing Scotland’s green transition

The Scottish Greens are demanding action after the Independent Green Voice – founded by Alasdair McConnachie (left) – accounts show no activity during the election

The Scottish Greens are demanding action after the Independent Green Voice – founded by Alasdair McConnachie (left) – accounts show no activity during the election

2026 Holyrood election

Anger as far-right 'spoiler party' spent £25 on 'campaign' that cost Greens seat

Protesters outside of a hotel in Falkirk housing asylum seekers Image: PA

Protesters outside of a hotel in Falkirk housing asylum seekers Image: PA

Latest hate crime figures should shame every politician who weaponised division

LGBT+ conversion therapy ban

Call for 'no more delays' on Holyrood conversion therapy ban after UK plans unveiled

Alex Cole-Hamilton's party have been accused of circulating a 'misleading' leaflet

Alex Cole-Hamilton's party have been accused of circulating a 'misleading' leaflet

LibDems accused of sending 'misleading' election leaflet to Edinburgh voters

The Scottish Greens will commit to a £15 per hour wage for social care workers in the party’s manifesto, Gillian Mackay (left) has announced.

The Scottish Greens will commit to a £15 per hour wage for social care workers in the party’s manifesto, Gillian Mackay (left) has announced.

Scottish Greens pledge pay rise for social care staff

Ross Greer at the Scottish Greens spring conference

Ross Greer at the Scottish Greens spring conference

2026 Holyrood election

WIll Zack Polanski campaign for the Scottish Greens? Ross Greer gives update

Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay at the Scottish Greens spring conference

Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay at the Scottish Greens spring conference

2026 Holyrood election

I went to the Scottish Greens conference – here's what it was like

The Scottish Greens spring conference in Glasgow on Saturday

The Scottish Greens spring conference in Glasgow on Saturday

2026 Holyrood election

3 things which were announced at the Scottish Greens conference

Party co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay

Party co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay

Scottish Greens

RECAP: Scottish Greens conference finishes in Edinburgh

Now is a crucial time for the Scottish Greens – but do they have what it takes?

Now is a crucial time for the Scottish Greens – but do they have what it takes?

Crunch time for the Scottish Greens – but do they have what it takes for 2026?

Under the plans, pharmacies would be able to dispense supplies of recreational drugs

Under the plans, pharmacies would be able to dispense supplies of recreational drugs

Drugs should be decriminalised and prescribed by NHS, say Scottish Greens members

Scottish Greens members voted against opening discussions for a potential electoral pact with Your Party

Scottish Greens members voted against opening discussions for a potential electoral pact with Your Party

Scottish Greens members reject opening talks with Your Party

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer said they were both 'very happy' to rebuild the 'close partnership' with their sister party south of the Border

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer said they were both 'very happy' to rebuild the 'close partnership' with their sister party south of the Border

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

'We're friends': Scottish Greens keen to rekindle ties with Zack Polanski's party

Today marks the first Scottish Greens conference with Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer as co-leaders

Today marks the first Scottish Greens conference with Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer as co-leaders

Scottish Greens

RECAP: Updates from Scottish Greens Edinburgh conference

Scottish Greens members voted overwhelmingly to oppose the proscription of Palestine Action

Scottish Greens members voted overwhelmingly to oppose the proscription of Palestine Action

Scottish Greens members vote to oppose proscription of Palestine Action

Ross Greer made the call during his speech at the Scottish Green Party conference

Ross Greer made the call during his speech at the Scottish Green Party conference

Scottish Greens call for war crime trials for UK citizens fighting for Israel

Gillian Mackay slammed JD Vance for lying about the buffer zones bill

Gillian Mackay slammed JD Vance for lying about the buffer zones bill

Scottish Greens co-leader slams JD Vance's attacks on abortion buffer zones

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer gave their first conference speeches as co-leaders of the Scottish Greens

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer gave their first conference speeches as co-leaders of the Scottish Greens

'We're here to call bullsh**': Scottish Greens co-leaders rally for Holyrood 2026

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer are set for their first party conference as co-leaders

Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer are set for their first party conference as co-leaders

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Why isn't independence on the agenda at the Scottish Greens conference?

Scottish Green party co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay during a visit to the Palestine Museum Scotland in Edinburgh

Scottish Green party co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay during a visit to the Palestine Museum Scotland in Edinburgh

'Scottish Labour is a different beast': Greens say no MSPs in defection talks

It can be easy to scoff at inflammatory views but they have real-world consequences

It can be easy to scoff at inflammatory views but they have real-world consequences

2026 Holyrood election

Gillian Mackay: Expect the 2026 Holyrood election to be the nastiest to date

Currently, someone buying a second or holiday home anywhere in Scotland must pay a tax known as the Additional Dwelling Supplement

Currently, someone buying a second or holiday home anywhere in Scotland must pay a tax known as the Additional Dwelling Supplement

Bid to double second homes tax in areas hit hardest by housing crisis

Grassroots members of the Scottish Greens have a clear chance to lay down fresh tracks for our party

Grassroots members of the Scottish Greens have a clear chance to lay down fresh tracks for our party

2026 Holyrood election

Ellie Gomersall: Voters are fed up with Holyrood’s cosy consensus style of politics

Saturday's spring conference in Stirling presented the perfect opportunity for the party to turn over a new leaf

Saturday's spring conference in Stirling presented the perfect opportunity for the party to turn over a new leaf

2026 Holyrood election

Are the Scottish Greens at war with each other? Here's what we learned at conference

Patrick Harvie called on members to engage in 'positive debate' rather than 'factionalism and toxicity'

Patrick Harvie called on members to engage in 'positive debate' rather than 'factionalism and toxicity'

Patrick Harvie hits out at Greens 'factionalism and toxicity' amid 'anonymous leaks'

German ambassador Miguel Berger pictured with then-first minister Humza Yousaf in 2023

German ambassador Miguel Berger pictured with then-first minister Humza Yousaf in 2023

German ambassador calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union

A member of staff demonstrates an AccuVein vein finding device at The Thistle drugs consumption room at the NHS Enhanced Drug Treatment Facility at Hunter Street Health Centre in Glasgow

A member of staff demonstrates an AccuVein vein finding device at The Thistle drugs consumption room at the NHS Enhanced Drug Treatment Facility at Hunter Street Health Centre in Glasgow

'Milestone': UK's first safe drug consumption facility opens in Glasgow

The Scottish Greens motion called for a Scottish Government-led review of trans healthcare

The Scottish Greens motion called for a Scottish Government-led review of trans healthcare

Scottish Greens stress need for better trans healthcare amid 'weaponised' Cass Review

Scottish Green members voted for the motion on Sunday

Scottish Green members voted for the motion on Sunday

Scottish Greens will vote against SNP Budget if it cuts council funding

The Scottish Government has continued to hand public money to arms companies supplying Israel

The Scottish Government has continued to hand public money to arms companies supplying Israel

Greens will 'push SNP to end funding for firms arming Israel' in Budget negotiations

Ross Greer has outlines the 'red lines' for forthcoming Budget negotiations

Ross Greer has outlines the 'red lines' for forthcoming Budget negotiations

Scottish Greens reveal ‘minimum needed' for party to support SNP Budget

Gillian Mackay supported the motion Image: Green Party

Gillian Mackay supported the motion Image: Green Party

National Care Service

Scottish Greens oppose National Care Service plans in conference vote

Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater photographed in Greenock

Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater photographed in Greenock

Are the Scottish Greens ready to get serious? Here's what we learned at conference

Scottish Green members voted to throw out their conference's agenda

Scottish Green members voted to throw out their conference's agenda

Scottish Green conference in limbo as members vote to throw out agenda

Scottish Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Greens

Patrick Harvie: 'We've brought down an SNP Budget before, we'll do it again'

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer opened his party's conference on Saturday

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer opened his party's conference on Saturday

Scottish Greens Conference

Greens 'will not back SNP Budget with less than £4.7bn for climate', conference told

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie ahead of the Scottish Green Party conference earlier this year

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie ahead of the Scottish Green Party conference earlier this year

Lorna Slater: Scottish Greens conference comes after a turbulent six months

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

Scottish Greens could vote against Budget if it cuts funding for councils

Gillian Mackay MSP is backing the motion

Gillian Mackay MSP is backing the motion

Scottish Greens to debate withdrawing support for National Care Service plans

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, after first minister Humza Yousaf terminated the Bute House agreement with immediate effect

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, after first minister Humza Yousaf terminated the Bute House agreement with immediate effect

Greens member reports co-leaders to watchdog in 'cash for access' row

The lobby group secured the event after paying £700 to sponsor the conference lunch

The lobby group secured the event after paying £700 to sponsor the conference lunch

'Democracy is not for sale': Anger over Scottish Greens champagne reception

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Greens face questions over offering meetings with MSPs for cash