The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

The SNP leader has been campaigning in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonhouse, where a vote is being held after the death of Christina McKelvie.

Second World War veterans will be among those attending a special concert for Scotland’s national commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Scotland’s Salute: VE80 concert takes place on ...