Stephen McConnell says the Murrell scandal is “embarrassing internationally” while speaking at the Scotland 2050 conference in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Both reports reference the same event, describing McConnell’s comments as part of his remarks during the conference. The available material does not include further detail on what specifically in the scandal McConnell referred to, nor does it outline his broader argument or proposed response. There is also no additional information in the provided excerpts about the underlying allegations or any official findings related to the Murrell scandal. Overall, the reports agree on the core points: McConnell makes the remark, he does so at the Scotland 2050 conference, and the setting is Edinburgh on Tuesday. Beyond that, the excerpts do not provide further specifics, perspectives, or new developments that would clarify the context of the comment or how it relates to any ongoing political or legal situation.