Nicola Sturgeon is due to set out her plan for first 100 days in office Nicola Sturgeon will give a statement to MSPs this afternoon where she will set out the Scottish Government's immediate priorities. What can we expect? The coronavirus recovery is expected to be right at the top of the agenda today. Ms Sturgeon is expected to say: "We set out an ambitious programme to kick-start recovery, and we said people in Scotland had the right to decide their future when the current crisis has passed. Grant Shapps accuses PM’s former top adviser of having ‘own agenda' Cabinet minister Grant Shapps has dismissed Dominic Cummings’ appearance before MPs as a “sideshow” – and accused Boris Johnson's former senior adviser of having “his own agenda”. Downing Street is bracing itself for a slew of potentially damaging accusations as Cummings appears before MPs from 9.30am on Wednesday (May 26), when he is expected to use his evidence session to criticise the Prime Minister’s response to the pandemic. You can follow events live here. Take a look inside the space-aged pod on west coast available for rentals Holiday accommodation doesn’t get any more spectacular than the unique AirShip 2, overlooking Scotland’s rugged and scenic west coast. In our lifestyle section today we explore the quirky Highland pod, designed by the renowned architects Roderick James, which perfectly situated to enjoy some of the country’s best scenery. Site of former Scottish plague hospice is reborn Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century when it was opened by monks as a plague hospice. Now it is set to be reborn as a major new artistic, horticultural, culinary and heritage attraction for the east coast of Scotland. The grounds of Hospitalfield House will be opened to the public this week following completion of the first phase of an £11 million revamp |