Lib Dems demand action to fill ‘gaping holes’ in mental health staffing

It comes after new figures revealed that 14.5% of consultant psychiatrist positions in Scotland are vacant.

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In Pictures: Thousands take to streets for 30th Edinburgh Pride parade
by STV News on 21 June 2025 at 16:27
Thousands flocked to the capital with flags and banners, with some in attendance from the very first event.
Former Scotland and Lions prop Ian McLauchlan dies aged 83
by Matthew Fulton on 21 June 2025 at 15:45
Ayrshire-born McLauchlan, who was known throughout the rugby world as ‘Mighty Mouse’, won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979.
Baby taken to hospital as man arrested after armed police seal off Edinburgh roads
by Matthew Fulton on 21 June 2025 at 14:23
Firearms and specialist officers were called to a report of a disturbance at a property on St Leonard’s Street around 9am on Saturday.