Craig Paton is a Deputy Political Editor at PA. He covers a range of topics including elections, government, public policy, and mental health, with a focus on government and politics as well as regional and world affairs. Craig's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Edinburgh Live, Yahoo Sports UK, and The Scottish Sun.
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Scottish pupils received their exam results on Tuesday, with the number of passes at National 5 reaching record levels.
By: Craig Paton, Rachel Keenan
The attainment gap fell, but remained stubbornly high in the latest round of figures.
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath.
By: Lucinda Cameron, Craig Paton
The family of nine-year-old Minnie Merriman, who died after she was found seriously injured on an industrial estate in Arbroath, have described her as “beloved, absolutely incredible and beautiful”.
By: Craig Paton
Minnie Merriman: Tributes to nine-year-old girl who died after being found injured on industrial estate
By: Craig Paton
Edinburgh's Princes Street is on track to open by the “optimistic” deadline set by the council, Scotland's Deputy First Minister has said, as she announced £5 million in support for the fire-hit thoroughfare.
By: Craig Paton
Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth visited the site on Wednesday.
By: Lucinda Cameron, Craig Paton
A nine-year-old girl who died after she was found seriously injured on an industrial estate in Arbroath has been identified.
By: Craig Paton, Isla Storie
The Deputy First Minister visited the site with council bosses on Wednesday.
By: Craig Paton
The SNP has written off the value of the motorhome bought by former chief executive Peter Murrell with party funds from its accounts, the documents show.
