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Support for Scottish independence ‘lowest since 2014 referendum’

News 232

Phase 2 of 20mph limit to stretch from Leith to Morningside

THE Capital’s new 20mph speed limit will be rolled out to a massive swathe of the city in the new year, despite a lack of direct evidence on how the first phase has worked.

Transport 38

Nicola Sturgeon gets applause in Dublin for independence stance

Nicola Sturgeon said Scottish independence remains “firmly on the table” as Irish politicians urged her to press ahead with her plans to break up the UK.

Politics 187
Journalists at work in The Scotsman's former offices on North Bridge. Picture: Contributed

The Scotsman at 200: Aspirations now woven into fabric of Scotland

People & Places

Ruth Davidson: 5 tests for the SNP in its Brexit negotiations

Opinion 40

Factfile on Scotland’s patron saint St Andrew

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Nicola Sturgeon was a vocal supporter of a Remain vote. Picture: John Devlin

SNP under fire for spending just £90k on Remain campaign

Politics 41
MPs have called for Scotland to be given powers to set its own immigration priorities. Picture: Jane Barlow

Calls for Scottish controls on immigration to grow population

Politics 55

Martyn McLaughlin: Government pushing the envelope on Brexit bungling

Martyn McLaughlin
Martyn McLaughlin

Heritage

The myths and legends of St Andrew

We Know Scotland

Scottish firms struggling to break £1m revenue mark

Future Scotland

Scotland’s oldest youth club unveils its brand new home

Giving Back

Edinburgh man’s act of kindness stuns lollipop lady
Craig Levein is expected to take temporary charge of Hearts for this weekend's match with Ross County. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Levein to be interim boss | Rotherham deny Neilson move | Celtic chase Larin | Rangers’ Uefa license

Premiership 199
Ian Cathro is set to replace Robbie Neilson as Hearts boss. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Ian Cathro set to replace Robbie Neilson as Hearts boss

Hearts 12
Scotland will face Ireland in the opening match of this season's Six Nations. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Six Nations Championship to introduce bonus points

Scotland 1
Robbie Neilson is set to depart Tynecastle. Picture: SNS

Robbie Neilson agrees terms to become new MK Dons boss

Hearts 5

Rangers to need special dispensation to play in Europe - reports

Rangers 13

Mark Warburton hits back at Neil McCann ‘cheap shot’

Rangers 6

Jamie Ritchie: I aim to follow friend and play for Scotland

Rugby union 3

Jozo Simunovic savours cup joy after almost leaving Celtic

Celtic 2

Hearts v Rangers: Where to watch, kick-off time, likely line-ups

Craig Fowler
Craig Fowler
CodeBase chairman Jamie Coleman will act as an investment lead for Accelerated Digital Ventures. Picture: Murdo MacLeod

CodeBase joins £150m effort to accelerate digital sector

Tech
RBS admitted it has 'more to do' in restoring its financial strength. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish business wire: RBS | Greene King | ShepWedd

Companies
Hampden & Co chief executive Graeme Hartop said the deal marks a "significant business opportunity" for the bank. Picture: Contributed

Private bank Hampden & Co wins 'significant' Lloyd’s deal

Financial

Shepherd & Wedderburn acquires Aberdeen law firm CLP

Law

Scottish firms struggling to break £1m revenue mark

Companies
The SRUC report found Brexit uncertainty could have a negative impact on the rural economy. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Brexit vote sends shock waves through rural Scotland

Farming 1

Martin Flanagan: N’ice and easy does it with trademark row

Martin Flanagan
Martin Flanagan
Chris Miles with his dog looking down at low cloud inversion over Tomtain from the Kilsyth Hills. Picture: SWNS

Scots photographer captures picture above clouds

News
T in the Parks problems in recent years have led to the organisers taking a break in 2017. Picture: John Devlin

T in the Park’s demise ‘would be a victory for the neds’

Music 1
The former hunting lodge of the Clan Macdonald dates back to the 16th century.

Escape to Kinloch Lodge on the Isle of Skye

Travel
Beaches on South Harris in the Outer Hebrides. The islands retain the highest number of Gaelic speakers in Scotland. PIC Wikicommons.

Seven Gaelic phrases and sayings for the absolute beginner

News 49

Aidan Smith: Bay City Rollers deserve a break

Aidan Smith
Aidan Smith