Scotcast

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The SNP has won its fifth consecutive election, but without an outright majority. Party leader John Swinney (pictured) said he would talk to opposition parties in the coming days - except Reform UK.
Natalie and Lynsey discuss how the SNP will govern, what next for independence and whether this will be a parliament of collaboration or conflict.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.
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John Swinney’s SNP has come out on top in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
The BBC’s Phil Sim, former Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont and ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald tell us what the outcome means for Anas Sarwar’s future and for the debate about another independence referendum.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.
Get in touch: [email protected]

Voting is over in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
The BBC's Phil Sim and Dr Fraser McMillan from the University of Edinburgh tell us what to watch out for as the results come in.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
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A teenager has admitted murdering 22-year-old John McNab (pictured) with a hunting knife in Edinburgh.
Laura Miller speaks to Jimmy Paul, the head of the Scottish Violent Reduction Unit, about the societal changes fuelling youth violence.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
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There has been a 28% increase in Scottish shops selling vapes in Scotland since 2020.
We ask Richard Begg (pictured) from major vape retailer VPZ why he wants stricter regulation of his own industry.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.
Get in touch: [email protected]