scotsman.com launches Scotland's first newspaper iPhone app

Published on Thursday 15 April 2010 11:27

scotsman.com breaks new ground today with the launch of Scotland's first newspaper iPhone app.

The app combines many of the features which make scotsman.com Scotland's most popular newspaper website with digital reader software allowing subscribers to browse an interactive newspaper edition of The Scotsman.

Created in partnership with digital applications specialists PageSuite, the app will cost 1.79 for a three month subscription and represents the first foray into smartphone applications by The Scotsman's parent company Johnston Press.

Henry Faure Walker, General Manager of The Scotsman Publications said: "We're pleased to announce the launch of the first iPhone app for a Scottish newspaper. We have a strong reputation for digital innovation and the launch of The Scotsman app ensures we remain at the forefront of multimedia development in Scotland.

"The Scotsman app offers the best of both worlds; access to the hugely popular scotsman.com website plus the ability to leaf through the pages of our award winning newspapers."

PageSuite Marketing Manager Ben Edwards said: "PageSuite is delighted to work with Johnston Press on another innovative project, delivering the renowned Scotsman content on an engaging iPhone application.

"We believe the Smartphone market is an excellent channel for publishers to engage readers through and The Scotsman app is a great example of delivering exactly that interactivity."

The app offers detailed coverage and analysis of the latest events at Holyrood and Westminster in the politics section, as well as comprehensive coverage of the big health and education issues affecting Scotland. In addition, comprehensive coverage of Scottish football, rugby and golf makes The Scotsman app the natural home for sport lovers.

The restaurant review guide reveals the best – and worst – places to dine out while the latest theatre, music and film reviews are also available.

The integrated and easy-to-use digital newspaper reader delivers each day's paper directly in the app, providing users with the best of both worlds – live breaking news and the daily edition of Scotland's most famous newspaper.

• To download the Scotsman app, search for 'scotsman' in your iPhone's App Store.

Alternatively, click here

App summary:

• Live breaking news and sport delivered throughout the day

• Politics, Education and Health sections providing the most informative analysis of the issues affecting Scotland

• The pick of each day's culture and lifestyle features, interviews, profiles and reviews