Anger over the Scottish government’s attempt to impose marine protection, which islanders fear would make their lives impossible – Geographical

MSP claims hundreds are being ‘failed’ by the Scottish Government over social care assessment waiting times – In Your Area

Scotland’s lack of think tank scrutiny is leading to weak, conservative policies – The Scotsman

Almost two fifths of bus routes have been axed since the SNP came to power – Daily Record

Joanna Cherry says SNP should rip up deal with ‘totalitarian’ Scottish Greens – Daily Record

Concern as more than 1,300 NHS Grampian staff off work due to mental health issues last year – The Scotsman

SNP/Greens ‘far too extreme’ as businesses say they have no clue about current climate – Daily Express

SNP has resorted to ‘grievance politics’ at Westminster, says Streeting – Express and Star