Holyrood Sources
By Calum Macdonald
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). Their insight is second to none - they've been there. What does Scottish Politics look like after Nicola Sturgeon? Holyrood Sources bring you the insider information you need to navigate the next chapter.
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Latest episode
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Lego-brick Democracy... with Andy Wightman
Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Andy Wightman who was a Scottish Green Party MSP for the Lothian Region from 2016-2020. He discusses the state of the Green party today, as well as the Bute House Agreement, and his take on what needs to change in … -
IndyRef: Johann Lamont & Stephen Noon
Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Johann Lamont who was the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party from 2011 to 2014, during the independence referendum campaign; and Stephen Noon, who was chief strategist of the Yes Campaign and senior polic… -
IndyRef: Blair McDougall
Blair McDougall was the Chief Executive of the Better Together campaign during the independence referendum in 2014. Listen to his reflections on the campaign, and whether he thinks there will be a second referendum. He remembers the night of "the pol… -
IndyRef: Blair Jenkins
Blair Jenkins who was the Chief Executive of Yes Scotland during the independence referendum in 2014, shares his memories, reflections and considerations on a frantic time in Scottish politics. He assesses the campaign - its successes and fa… -
Collegiate colleagues? With Michelle Thomson
Michelle Thomson - the SNP MSP for the Falkirk East Constituency, since 2021 joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. In the news this week - the Lord Advocate of Scotland, the top lawyer in the country, says … -
Programme for Government... instant reaction
Calum and Andy are joined by Rachel Amery, Political Correspondent at The Scotsman, Louise Wilson, Political Editor at Holyrood Magazine and Lucy Dunn, a journalist for The Spectator covering Scottish Affairs to offer instant reaction to Humza Yousaf… -
Parliament, IndyRef and Tax...with Meghan Gallacher
Scottish Conservative Deputy leader Meghan Gallacher joins the podcast to discuss life in parliament as a mum to a young baby. Meghan says provision at Holyrood is far worse than at Westminster. She also discusses independence and working with the SN… -
Labour and SNP Draw Level
New polling by Survation for True North (Geoff's Strategic Advisory firm) is out - how does it compare to what Humza Yousaf told us on last week's live podcast? We listen back to some of his answers and compare them to the polling which suggests the … -
Humza Yousaf: Live
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, joins us to record in front of a live audience at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh. He's asked about electoral strategy, the independence movement, the Bute House Agreement with the Greens and relationships… -
One Week till Humza Yousaf
Calum, Andy and Geoff look forward to next week's special episode with First Minister Humza Yousaf, to be recorded live in Edinburgh with a live audience. Geoff and Andy discuss what sort of things we want to hear from the First Minister. Plus, in ex…
