Our 2027 Scotland in Union calendar is now available to pre-order. This year’s calendar features 12 fantastic photographs from across Scotland, submitted by Scotland in Union supporters as part of our annual photography competition. The winning photographs were chosen following voting on our social media channels and will now feature throughout the 2027 calendar. The calendar makes a great Christmas gift for friends and family, while every purchase also helps support the work

Scotland in Union’s annual Burns Supper will return to Edinburgh on Thursday 21st January 2027 at the Royal Scots Club. Our Burns Supper is always a fantastic evening and a great opportunity for supporters and friends of Scotland in Union to come together and celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns. The evening will feature the traditional Burns Supper programme, including the Address to the Haggis and Tam o’ Shanter, alongside guest speakers and plenty of good company.

Scotland in Union has criticised the SNP for continuing to focus on independence while Scotland faces serious challenges across its public services. Following an independence debate in the Scottish Parliament, we called on the Scottish Government to focus on improving schools, hospitals, justice and transport rather than pursuing another divisive referendum. Alastair Cameron, chair of Scotland in Union, said: “Scotland faces deep crises across several vital areas, from school

John Swinney lead a debate on the break-up of Britain in the Scottish Parliament. The First Minister used his time in the chamber to continue arguing for a second divisive referendum. Scotland in Union, the largest pro-UK campaigning organisation, said the Scottish Government should focus on domestic matters. Alastair Cameron, chair of Scotland in Union, said: “It’s inexcusable for the First Minister to be wasting parliament’s time in this way. “Perhaps if everything under hi

The latest Scottish Government figures have once again underlined the enormous financial benefit of Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom, with billions more available for public services through the pooling and sharing of resources. Of course, the benefits to Scots of being part of the UK go far beyond finances. We benefit from trade, shared defence, the UK’s international influence and support for British nationals overseas, as well as our shared culture. The whole UK is a

Just one in 10 Scots think another referendum should be a priority for the Scottish Government, new polling has revealed. As John Swinney prepares to be elected First Minister for the forthcoming session, analysis carried out immediately after the election has revealed voters feel there are at least nine issues more important than the constitution. Asked for their top priorities for Holyrood, Scots said they want their new government to concentrate on the cost of living and t

Today we are launching our tactical voting website ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. After nearly 20 years of SNP government, many people across Scotland want change. However, with several parties contesting each seat there is a real risk that the SNP could remain in power. Our tactical voting website has been created to help voters who want to stop the nationalists. The site enables people in Scotland to enter their postcode and see SIU's recommendation for

Only one-in-12 Scots want the next Scottish Government to prioritise another independence referendum, according to a new poll published on the eve of the SNP’s conference. The overwhelming majority of voters believe the cost of living should be the top focus for ministers, yet John Swinney said in an interview this week that a second referendum would be his “priority” if the nationalists win a majority in May. The NHS, immigration, economy and jobs, energy bills, housing, cr

Thursday 22 January 2026 brought our annual Burns Night to the Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh - a memorable evening of Scottish tradition and celebration. Our speakers for the night were: Alistair Carmichael MP Rachel Hamilton MSP Jackie Baillie MSP Their speeches were thoughtful, engaging and reflected the spirit of Burns and Scotland. A standout moment was the excellent rendition of Tam O’Shanter by Nigel Griffiths , which added a powerful and cultural highlight to the ev

Patients across Scotland are still waiting for an NHS app – more than 2,500 days after it was introduced in England. Despite widespread admission among SNP ministers that such a technology would benefit Scotland’s health service, nothing has been delivered. In contrast, patients in England have had access to the app since January 23, 2019 – precisely 2,536 days from today’s date. In that time, the app has been downloaded tens of millions of times, reducing the need for physic

The UK market has delivered a half-trillion pound bonus to businesses here since Scotland rejected the SNP’s independence bid in 2014. Analysis has revealed companies north of the border sold goods and services to the rest of the UK worth £495 billion between then and 2023. The value of the UK market dwarfs that of the EU and the rest of the world. Over that 10-year time frame, official figures show EU exports were worth £151 billion and those beyond the EU totalled £322 bill

Public satisfaction with their local health services plummeted in the period since the SNP came to power, it has been revealed. New data has revealed 83 per cent considered themselves to be “satisfied” with services like GPs and local hospitals in 2007. However, by 2024 that had dropped to just 61 per cent, Scottish Government figures have shown. According to the 2024 Scottish Household Survey, the decrease from 2023 to this year was another six per cent, signalling a worryin

Fewer than 150 people a day accessed the SNP’s latest flagship independence document in the month after it was published. New research has shown there were only 4,466 unique visitors to the page hosting ‘ A Fresh Start with Independence ’ between October 8, when it was released, and November 7. In the days after the first month passed visitor numbers slumped further, with 55 on November 8 and 46 on November 9. On the day the 91-page document was unveiled, amid great fanfare

New official statistics confirm that the UK market remains overwhelmingly the most important destination for Scottish exports. In 2023, 60% of Scotland’s total exports went to the rest of the UK , worth £55.4 billion . This compares with 18% to EU countries and 22% to non-EU international markets . Despite this, the SNP Government continues to argue for leaving the UK market and seeking to rejoin the EU’s much smaller single market. Alastair Cameron, Chair of Scotland in Uni

Our annual Burns Night returns on Thursday 22nd January 2026 , this time at the Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh . This fun, informal, and traditional evening will include a three-course meal , a half bottle of wine per person , and a dram of whisky to toast the haggis . Guests will enjoy the familiar mix of speeches, performances, and a raffle — plenty to keep everyone entertained throughout the evening. If you are able to donate any prizes towards the raffle, please do let u

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Scottish Labour's Davy Russell has won the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse. Commenting on the result, Alastair Cameron,...