Scotland’s lack of think tank scrutiny is leading to weak, conservative policies – The Scotsman

Almost two fifths of bus routes have been axed since the SNP came to power – Daily Record

Concern as more than 1,300 NHS Grampian staff off work due to mental health issues last year – The Scotsman

SNP/Greens ‘far too extreme’ as businesses say they have no clue about current climate – Daily Express

SNP has resorted to ‘grievance politics’ at Westminster, says Streeting – Express and Star

Fears over “completely avoidable” deaths as NHS Scotland records worsening A&E waiting times – The Scotsman

Social housing waiting times ‘more than year in most councils’ – STV News

Civil servants in Scotland made 58,000 bank card transactions – BBC Scotland