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The Acorn project will be based at Shell's St Fergus gas terminal near Peterhead

Only £12m of promised £200m funding will be given to Acorn project
The UK government had promised £200m of grant funding to the Acorn carbon capture project but only 6 per cent will be handed over

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister John Swinney shake hands ahead of a bilateral meeting at the National Economic Council in Glasgow

Burnham: I don't want to see Scotland left out of my devolution plans

Former first minister Alex Salmond, photographed in 2023

Scottish government wins Salmond files case

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Probe into Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit in ‘early stages’

The Loch Indaal ferry – which has been undergoing sea trials – and two others are now owned by CMAL (CMAL/PA)

Second delay to a brand new CalMac ferry announced in 24 hours

I had lunch at this splendid Edinburgh 23-year-old hotel restaurant

Tilda Swinton in Man To Man

Man To Man, Edinburgh review: 'Tilda Swinton is desperately poignant'

A photograph of John Healey stood at the dispatch box of the House of Commons with MPs behind him

Why Labour Budget will be met with a shrug by rural Scotland Alistair Carmichael

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Our picture book view of farming is a long way from reality Philip Lymbery

America is changing: Here's why Scotland should care Donald Maynard

Next great Scottish businesses need experienced people in their corner Stanley Morrice

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane receives the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at the Palladium Theatre in London. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

The Scottish juror on the Ballon d'Or panel on why he voted for Kane

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Sport

Hibs are currently trailing in Hearts' wake.

Capital duo meet at Hampden crossroads going in different directions

Gorgie boys are warm favourites for Hampden showdown as Vrancken and Reedijk finally meet

'I don't agree, lads': Celtic boss Martin O'Neill rejects disharmony

Manager addresses recent comments and offers explanation for front-three decisions

Warriors' Ollie Smith scores the match-winning try.

Scotland dealt significant injury worry as Glasgow dig in for win

Ritchie comes off just minutes into home debut

Emerging talent can't suffer on DPWT due to LIV players returning Martin Dempster

Martin Dempster

Scot hits out over talk of LIV players 'coming home' to DP World Tour

English duo David Horsey and Matt Southgate also voice opinion on golfers returning from rebel circu...

SFA issue 'no so fast' warning over erasing 3pm TV blackout

Scottish football ecosystem need protected ‘from a societal, sporting and economic perspective’

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All Scotland Championships

Behind the scenes at the All Scotland Irish Dance Championships

A Daily Mile runner races across the Old Course.

WATCH: Hundreds of children take part in Daily Mile at Home of Golf

Dave Hook and Kimberly Mandindo

The Scotsman Sessions #446: Dave Hook and Kimberly Mandindo

Meet Scotland's youngest lighthouse keeper in her 'whole new world'

Food and drink

Chef Michael Smith of Loch Bay on Skye will start his new role in November.

Chef of Michelin-starred Scottish island restaurant joins hotel chain

Number One at The Balmoral

Ómós restaurant to pop-up in Edinburgh for one night only

Bowmore Devil's casks - woman holding a glass of whisky

Scottish spirits to toast Halloween - including devil’s cask whisky

Traditional English Food such as Fish and Chips with mushy peas served in the Pub or Restaurant

Four Scottish chippies named among the best takeaways in the country

Pumpkin gnocchi

Top tips & recipes for leftover pumpkins - including amazing brownies

Business

RBS parent NatWest reports ‘fair to middling performance’ and 1,000 job cuts

Picture - Chris Watt Photography

Edinburgh businesses urged to be bold in pursuit of growth

True North hires ‘one of Scotland’s most accomplished events professionals’

There's no doubt floating wind projects work, says Niamh Deery

Floating wind ambitions depend on certainty

The 'remote operations centre' mock-up at Babcock's Rosyth offices

Inside Rosyth's leading role in building the hybrid navy of the future

New-look Glasgow Rolex boutique ‘reflects confidence in the city’

Arts news

Sir Philip Redmond by The Shore

'Leith is great' says UK Town of Culture judge

Sir Phil Redmond said the level of enthusiasm in Leith was ‘loud and clear’

Nicola Sturgeon to be 'curious host' when she grills One Day author

Michael Pederson said Sturgeon, who has said she is considering writing a novel, will “have genuine ...

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The three Scotland-based authors shortlisted for literary award

Douglas Stuart’s Booker Prize-nominated novel John Of John is among the books shortlisted for Waterstones Book Of The Year 2026

No arts organisation 'could afford to buy' CCA, warns ex-bidder Jane Bradley

Jane Bradley

Scottish doctors back NHS report warning over school iPad use

The report warned over the allocation of school iPads to seven year olds

UK Budget 2026: £6m funding will develop SEC 'for next generation'

The £6m funding is part of the UK Government’s Budget announcement

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Scotsman Sessions

Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-400

Katie Gregson-MacLeod

The Scotsman Sessions #450: Katie Gregson-MacLeod

James Emmanuel

The Scotsman Sessions #449: James Emmanuel

Arab Strap performing Be a Man for The Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions #448: Arab Strap

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A lovely view of the Wallace Monument

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Heritage and Retro

Michael Haughian, Hoseason Gardens, Clermiston Edinburgh, dressed up in cardboard boxes as a Dalek to go guising.

Halloween Heritage Scotland: 21 photos of Scots celebrating Halloween

This traditional pub is apparently so haunted that its website has a section dedicated to its numerous ghosts including the accounts of those who have encountered them. A family of 18th century crofters is said to haunt the building - they froze to death after being thrown off the site. A little girl in a pink dress has been spotted as well as a man whose family was slaughtered by a Highland chieftain.

The 10 most haunted pubs in Scotland - including ‘fantastic’ bar

John Ross remains revered for his role as a Cherokee leader. Picture: Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre

Exclusive Home of revered Highlander Cherokee chief at centre of legal battle

A F-14 Tomcat, the most of advanced US warplane of its time.

Little-known Cold War race to find lost warplane in Scottish waters

Scottish soldiers have played a part in some of history's most decisive moments. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why Scotland has consistently punched above its weight in wars Iain MacGregor

Here are 7 suggestions for a simple Halloween costume.

Easy Halloween Costumes: 7 simple fancy dress ideas for Halloween 2026

Tay Road Bridge: View along piers towards Dundee.

Archive pictures the Tay Road Bridge transforming Dundee's skyline

Arts and Culture

Tilda Swinton in Man To Man

Man To Man, Edinburgh review: 'Tilda Swinton is desperately poignant'

Scottish books publishing in November

Insider's Choice: New Scottish books to look out for in November

Ryan Bancroft

SCO, Ryan Bancroft & Clara-Jumi Kang, Edinburgh review: 'boisterous'

Suede frontman Brett Anderson

Suede and Manic Street Preachers, Glasgow: 'a trip down memory lane'

Katie Gregson-MacLeod

The Scotsman Sessions #450: Katie Gregson-MacLeod

Installation view of Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock

Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, Kilmarnock review: 'dazling'

Primetime

Primetime: 'Robert Pattinson dominates as a slick but creepy TV host'

Education

Edinburgh College, Sighthill campus

Edinburgh and Forth Valley colleges to look at collaborating

Announcement comes amid mounting financial pressure facing colleges sector

Martyn McLaughlin

Martyn McLaughlin

Education Secretary Mairi McAllan

Providing P1 children with free school bags will cost £2.7m

Stuart Naismith who has been awarded the 2026 Royal Society Hauksbee Award

How a cycling accident led me to become an award-winning teacher

Free school bag 'gimmick' to cost £2.7m Martyn McLaughlin

Martyn McLaughlin

Hay's Way

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag/male backlit against hillside, Alladale Wilderness Reserve ,Scotland

Venison added to Scottish west coast peninsula primary school menu

Inver dam on the Isle of Jura in the Hebrides

Hydro sector warns £10bn investment 'at risk' in 13-year rates clash

40 Manx shearwater chicks have been successfully translocated to Canna from the neighbouring colony on Rùm during the first two years of the Return of the Manx project, which aims to re-establish the Manx shearwater population on Canna.

Eerie cry of seabird decimated by rats to return to Scottish island

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Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

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Sam Fender ticket presale has started but fans can get tickets sooner

Sport Opinion

90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland
As a nation, Scotland should be inspired by world-beaters like Ian Winship to be more active
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Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

Golf, a game so popular that they once decided to ban it (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

Why Royal Dornoch's new course shouldn't break 1457 law banning golf Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre discusses a club selection with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday

'Volatile' MacIntyre deserves break heading into Dunhill Links defence