Holyrood Sources
By Shortbread Media
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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Stephen Flynn's MSP Bid: The Dual Mandate
Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss recent by-election results in Scotland, the implications of SNP's potential coalition with the Lib Dems for budget negotiations, and Stephen Flynn's bid for a dual mandate as both an MSP and MP. SNP MSP Emma Rod… -
Trump and Problems for Scottish Labour
Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the recent reelection of Donald Trump and its implications for both US and Scottish politics. They explore voter sentiment, the effectiveness of political messaging, and the challenges faced by Scottish Labour in light o… -
The UK Government Budget
In our first ever crossover episode with the Whitehall Sources podcast, we assess the implications of the UK Government budget.The first section of both podcasts features former advisers from across the political… -
Salmond Protocol; MSPs in the USA; Education staff on strike
Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss Scotland's handling of the aftermath of Alex Salmond's death, and what has to change in the event another current or former First Minister dies while abroad. Plus, David O'Connor, Unison Scotland's lead for loca… -
Remembering Alex Salmond
Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the political life and legacy of Alex Salmond: their first encounters with him, his greatest achievements, what he was like to work with and what comes next for Scotland.Sponsored by… -
The Islands Tour: Lerwick
Welcome to the final episode of our Islands Tour, recorded in Lerwick, Shetland with: Kate Forbes - Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for the Economy and Gaelic Ali… -
Housing, Climbing The Tory Mountain and The Zeitgeist
Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss the next leg of the Islands tour, the implications of GB Energy's announcement in Aberdeen, and the challenges facing the Scottish Conservatives (and their Westminster allies) under new leader Russell Findlay. P… -
Michael Moore, Former Secretary of State for Scotland
With former Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore. The conversation revolves around the significant themes of the Scottish independence referendum, the strategies employed during the campaign, and the dynamics of coalition politics.… -
A New Proposition for Independence and the Parliament?
with Kezia Dugdale and Stephen Noon -
IndyRef 10 Years; Devolution 25 Years - Brian Taylor and Bernard Ponsonby
We hear from the the two men who have covered more gossip and policy and politics than anyone else in the story of Scotland. Brian Taylor, formerly of BBC Scotland, and Bernard Ponsonby, formerly of STV News consider Scotland's story of the …
