Hamish Macdonell, Scottish political editor at The Scotsman, is leaving after eight years at the paper.

Macdonell’s departure will coincide with the end of the Scottish Parliamentary session, after agreeing a voluntary redundancy package.

Prior to joining The Scotsman, he was Scottish political editor at the Daily Mail.

Macdonell will be freelancing after he leaves.

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