Holyrood Sources
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The Holyrood Sources podcast analyses Scottish politics through the experiences of those who have lived and breathed it as Special Advisers to the Scottish Government, SNP and opposition parties. Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Chief of Staff to the First Minister, 2007-2014) and Andy Maciver (Former Head of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives) as they take you inside Scottish politics. Their insight is second to none - they've been there, lived it, and maintain remarkable connections to Scotland's politicians and the world of Scottish politics.
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Latest episode
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Jack McConnell, Alex Cole-Hamilton & Ivan McKee | Scotland 2050
On today's episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald and Andy Maciver record live from The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh at the Scotland 2050 Conference.The conference brings together people from the world of business, politics and civ… -
Peter Murrell Pleads Guilty, John Swinney's New Cabinet and Tony Blair
On today's episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver break down a bombshell week in Scottish politics.Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzlement from the SNP. What does this mean for … -
Scotland's New MSPs: Live from Edinburgh Gin Distillery
On this special live episode of Holyrood Sources: Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver are joined by MSPs, journalists and backroom staff at the Edinburgh Gin Distillery, a stone's throw from The Scottish Parliament. They ar… -
Sources Crossover: Calum Macdonald and Andy Maciver on the GB election results
On this special edition of Stormont Sources, Calum Macdonald and Andy Maciver from the Whitehall Sources and Holyrood Sources podcasts join David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan to discuss how the results of the Welsh, Scottish and English… -
A New Scottish Parliament: Cross-Party Talks and Your Election Questions Answered
On today’s episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver analyse the results of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election and what comes next for Scottish politics. The Prime Minister and the First Minis… -
Scottish Election Results Live from Holyrood
The votes are in, and the map of Scotland has been redrawn. Join the Holyrood Sources team for a deep-dive into the 2026 Scottish Parliament election results.In this special episode, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (former Chief of Staf… -
The End of the Campaign: Poll Trends, Key Moments & Surprises
It's the day before the 2026 Scottish Parliament election! This episode of Holyrood Sources looks back at the campaign.Calum Macdonald is joined by Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver to analyse the latest polling trends, what’s really happ… -
One Week To Go: The Path to Bute House and the 'Scunner Factor'
Is Scotland facing a political stalemate? In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver, with just ONE WEEK to go until polling day, explore the possible outcomes of the 2026 Scottish Parliament el… -
Why This Election Campaign is "Dispiriting"
The Holyrood Sources team is back to break down a week of political name-calling, tactical blunders, and Westminster turmoil.In this episode, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (former Chief of Staff to the First Minister), and Andy Macive… -
Reform-Labour "Deal", Manifesto Analysis & The Truth About Battle Buses
In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver dive into the most heated moment of the campaign so far: the Channel 4 leaders' debate. We break down the explosive exchange between Scottish Labour’s A…