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The vessel tilted at a 45-degree angle at Leith dock. Picture: @tomafc83 on Twitter

Breaking Ship topples over in 'terrifying' emergency incident at Leith dry dock

Deputy First Minister John Swinney delivers a budget statement to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney delivers a budget statement to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Scotland could face average £10bn in cuts per year as health costs soar

The Scottish Ambulance Service sent five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and other resources to the scene, while the fire service also attended.
The Scottish Ambulance Service sent five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and other resources to the scene, while the fire service also attended.

Pictures show multi-agency response following emergency incident at dry dock

Boris Johnson was accused of letting the drinking culture in Downing Street continue.
Boris Johnson was accused of letting the drinking culture in Downing Street continue.

Boris Johnson could have 'shut down' lockdown gatherings but let them 'continue'

SNP leadership candidates Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan
SNP leadership candidates Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan

Next First Minister urged to forge 'honest and open partnership' with business

The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.
The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.

Five key questions as Boris Johnson prepares to face Privileges Committee

The rise comes after three consecutive months of slowing, driven by dining out and food price rises.
The rise comes after three consecutive months of slowing, driven by dining out and food price rises.

Inflation rate in surprise jump to 10.4% in February

Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser
Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser

Only 15 per cent of reported fly-tipping cases result in prosecution

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is braced for a possible Tory backbench rebellion as MPs vote on a key plank of his new deal with Brussels on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is braced for a possible Tory backbench rebellion as MPs vote on a key plank of his new deal with Brussels on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images
Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images

Could former US president Donald Trump be arrested this week?

UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

What does high inflation mean? This is what happens when inflation rises

Opinion

A deposit return scheme facility in Motherwell is set to create up to 140 jobs (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)
A deposit return scheme facility in Motherwell is set to create up to 140 jobs (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

Anger at deposit return scheme salaries is damaging – Martyn McLaughlin

Ice hockey fans celebrate in Helsinki, after Finland's team won the Winter Olympic Games gold medal last year (Picture: Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images)
Ice hockey fans celebrate in Helsinki, after Finland's team won the Winter Olympic Games gold medal last year (Picture: Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images)

World Happiness Report contains a lesson about the benefits of social democracy

Bono has finally admitted his love for Abba. He didn't have the 'courage' to do this before (Picture: Olle Lindeborg/AFP via Getty Images)
Bono has finally admitted his love for Abba. He didn't have the 'courage' to do this before (Picture: Olle Lindeborg/AFP via Getty Images)

Bono must get Boris to state Abba can't be blamed for Partygate – Aidan Smith

Floods in low-lying Bangladesh are getting worse as sea levels rise because of global warming (Picture: Mamun Hossain/AFP via Getty Images)
Floods in low-lying Bangladesh are getting worse as sea levels rise because of global warming (Picture: Mamun Hossain/AFP via Getty Images)

Climate change is a disease of the here and now – Scotsman comment

The Scotsman Video

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Some of the deepest lochs in Scotland.
Some of the deepest lochs in Scotland.

The 10 deepest lochs in Scotland - from Loch Morar to Loch Maree

How much do you know about the history behind the street names of Morningside?
How much do you know about the history behind the street names of Morningside?

The fascinating stories behind 10 Morningside street names

Actress Tilda Swinton. Picture: Marc Piasecki
Actress Tilda Swinton. Picture: Marc Piasecki

Tilda Swinton: 'Invaluable' Filmhouse should not be sold to highest bidder

Views of some of Scotland's largest lochs.
Views of some of Scotland's largest lochs.

The 10 largest Scottish lochs by area - from Loch Lomond to Loch Ericht

Featured video

Sergey Jakovsky of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre PIC: John Devlin
Sergey Jakovsky of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre PIC: John Devlin

Video report: Behind the scenes at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

LT Leif
LT Leif

The Scotsman Sessions #352: LT Leif

Scotland's first black superhero

Sport

Blackburn Rovers defender Dominic Hyam is put through his paces at a first Scotland training session , with the late call-up now in the mix for Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifying opener at home to Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Blackburn Rovers defender Dominic Hyam is put through his paces at a first Scotland training session , with the late call-up now in the mix for Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifying opener at home to Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland mulling over shock inclusion for Cyprus Euro 2024 qualifier

Dykes has played QPR's past three matches under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.
Dykes has played QPR's past three matches under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.

Dykes: I was in critical care in hospital fighting pneumonia

Catriona Matthew lifts aloft the Solheim Cup after leading Europe to a second successive win the US at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, in 2021. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.
Catriona Matthew lifts aloft the Solheim Cup after leading Europe to a second successive win the US at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, in 2021. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Matthew to captain GB&I in 2024 Curtis Cup at Sunningdale

Barry Robson has impressed during his time as Aberdeen caretaker manager.
Barry Robson has impressed during his time as Aberdeen caretaker manager.

Aberdeen urged to make Robson decision - 'I don’t know what chain of command is'

Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

New dawn at Edinburgh: Diamond's role explained by Blair, Gilchrist at 'school'

Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.
Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.

Scottish Rugby told how to bridge gap with Ireland - '10 years down that road'

Dundee's Alex Jakubiak celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 against Ayr United at Dens Park.
Dundee's Alex Jakubiak celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 against Ayr United at Dens Park.

Dundee reignite title hopes but 'unacceptable' Ayr now have it all to do

Scotland national team are not using Oriam due to safety concerns. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland national team are not using Oriam due to safety concerns. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Severe criticism of Oriam as Scotland coach labels pitch 'safety hazard'

Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi has been capped 16 times by Japan but has not featured since last September.
Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi has been capped 16 times by Japan but has not featured since last September.

Furuhashi breaks silence on Japan snub and responds by setting new Celtic target

SNP leadership race

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes, who has said it is "highly, highly unlikely" she would stand again for the position if she is not elected this time round. Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes, who has said it is "highly, highly unlikely" she would stand again for the position if she is not elected this time round. Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire

Forbes 'highly unlikely' to stand again if not elected to succeed Sturgeon

Why isn't more known about Peter Murrell, who has just quit as SNP Chief Executive, wonders reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images)
Why isn't more known about Peter Murrell, who has just quit as SNP Chief Executive, wonders reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: It’s time to lift veil on mystery man Murrell

Humza Yousaf, seen at a community cafe in Dalkeith, claims there was a cock-up, not a conspiracy, over the SNP's membership figures (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf, seen at a community cafe in Dalkeith, claims there was a cock-up, not a conspiracy, over the SNP's membership figures (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP party membership scandal raises questions about Yousaf’s judgment

Nicola Sturgeon during First Minister's Questions in Holyrood
Nicola Sturgeon during First Minister's Questions in Holyrood

SNP accused of 'shameful' attempt to shield new First Minister from scrutiny

Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic
Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

Scotland's outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon chairs her final Cabinet meeting at Bute House. She has described the minimum unit pricing scheme as one of her proudest achievements while in office. Picture: Andy Buchanan - Pool/Getty Images
Scotland's outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon chairs her final Cabinet meeting at Bute House. She has described the minimum unit pricing scheme as one of her proudest achievements while in office. Picture: Andy Buchanan - Pool/Getty Images

Sturgeon hails minimum unit pricing as one of her proudest achievements

Labour leader Anas Sarwar and his Tory and Lib Dem opposites must let the public know what they have to offer, says reader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Labour leader Anas Sarwar and his Tory and Lib Dem opposites must let the public know what they have to offer, says reader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Opposition must get ready for government

Politics

So many SNP figures have resigned that it reminds Murdo Fraser of the carnage in the last act of Hamlet (Picture: Denis Sinyakov/AFP via Getty Images)
So many SNP figures have resigned that it reminds Murdo Fraser of the carnage in the last act of Hamlet (Picture: Denis Sinyakov/AFP via Getty Images)

The SNP leadership contest looks like the last act of Hamlet – Murdo Fraser

There had been calls to wipe out red deer on the 93,000-acre Stòras Uibhist estate, which covers the islands of South Uist, Eriskay and parts of Benbecula, due to the damage they cause to crops and gardens, their risk of causing road accidents and fears over the spread of Lyme disease
There had been calls to wipe out red deer on the 93,000-acre Stòras Uibhist estate, which covers the islands of South Uist, Eriskay and parts of Benbecula, due to the damage they cause to crops and gardens, their risk of causing road accidents and fears over the spread of Lyme disease

Deer spared as islanders reject total cull on South Uist community estate

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's boost to childcare funding should be replicated by the Scottish Government (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's boost to childcare funding should be replicated by the Scottish Government (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Scotland stands to benefit from Chancellor’s new Budget for growth

The Commons Privileges Committee is set to hear from Boris Johnson this week amid claims he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.
The Commons Privileges Committee is set to hear from Boris Johnson this week amid claims he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.

When is Boris Johnson giving evidence? How to watch Privileges Committee

Police Scotland is “not in the same area” as the Metropolitan Police over the handling of misconduct claims, a senior policing figure has said.
Police Scotland is “not in the same area” as the Metropolitan Police over the handling of misconduct claims, a senior policing figure has said.

Police Scotland ‘not in same area’ to Met over misconduct handling

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.
Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.

Boris Johnson admits misleading Commons, but insists innocent mistake

Heritage and Retro

There's no question about the longest river in Scotland. Rising in Argyll and Bute and flowing past Dundee into the North Sea at the Firth of Tay. Along the way it travels nearly 120 miles.
There's no question about the longest river in Scotland. Rising in Argyll and Bute and flowing past Dundee into the North Sea at the Firth of Tay. Along the way it travels nearly 120 miles.

Scotland’s 10 longest rivers in pictures - from the Tay to the Deveron

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up cinema on Sunday to call for the Filmhouse to be saved and not sold for a pub. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.
Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up cinema on Sunday to call for the Filmhouse to be saved and not sold for a pub. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Edinburgh Filmhouse: SNP demands building reopens as art house cinema

Have a look through our photo galllery to see what Edinburgh life was like back in 1995.
Have a look through our photo galllery to see what Edinburgh life was like back in 1995.

17 incredible photos of Edinburgh in 1995

The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.
The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.

Millionaire pulls out of buying island castle - and blames government minister

Sightings of the stonechat in spring carried particular superstitions in Scotland. PIC: Ziva & Amir/Flickr/CC.
Sightings of the stonechat in spring carried particular superstitions in Scotland. PIC: Ziva & Amir/Flickr/CC.

Spring equinox: the ancient beliefs of the new season in Scotland

Do you know how these Scottish towns got their names?
Do you know how these Scottish towns got their names?

How Scotland's 11 largest towns got their names - from Paisley to Airdrie

Some dog breeds are born to be sociable with other animals and humans.
Some dog breeds are born to be sociable with other animals and humans.

The 10 most and least sociable breeds of adorable dog

The Scotsman Sessions

Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions
Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-350

Declan McKay
Declan McKay

The Scotsman Sessions #355: Declan McKay

Juliette Lemoine
Juliette Lemoine

The Scotsman Sessions #354: Juliette Lemoine

Kevin P Gilday
Kevin P Gilday

The Scotsman Sessions #353: Kevin P Gilday

LT Leif
LT Leif

The Scotsman Sessions #352: LT Leif

Erland Cooper
Erland Cooper

The Scotsman Sessions #351: Erland Cooper

David McAlmont and Hifi Sean
David McAlmont and Hifi Sean

The Scotsman Sessions #350: Hifi Sean & David McAlmont

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Sport Opinion

VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)
VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Don't mention the VAR? Scottish football in uproar over controversial decisions

Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's 150 days of VAR tedium - and why there's no end in sight

The limited edition Scotland top is priced at £90. £25 more than the current home top for adults.
The limited edition Scotland top is priced at £90. £25 more than the current home top for adults.

Stephen Mcilkenny: The SFA are robbing fans over new Scotland kit

Homes

Energy prices continue to pile pressure on household budgets (photo: Adobe)
Energy prices continue to pile pressure on household budgets (photo: Adobe)

'Spend to save' on heating your home now and in the long run

Mother's Day is a celebration historically linked to Christianity but in modern times it is marked globally even by those outside of faith.
Mother's Day is a celebration historically linked to Christianity but in modern times it is marked globally even by those outside of faith.

When is Mothers Day and what do mums really want for gifts? Top answers revealed

Taking a step back from the lawn can have many benefits (photo: Adobe)
Taking a step back from the lawn can have many benefits (photo: Adobe)

Five ways to love your lawn this year

Obituaries

Robert Blake arrives in London for the premiere of In Cold Blood in 1968 (Picture: J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Robert Blake arrives in London for the premiere of In Cold Blood in 1968 (Picture: J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Obituaries: Robert Blake, actor​ whose career was overshadowed by murder case

Dr Patricia Thomas in her office in 1990
Dr Patricia Thomas in her office in 1990

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Patricia Thomas, go-ahead Head of James Gillespie’s

Cars

The Lego Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90 (Photo: Lego Group)
The Lego Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90 (Photo: Lego Group)

Lego Icons launches Classic Land Rover Defender adventure set

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2023 Ford Explorer: family SUV leads Ford’s shift to electric line-up

Damage ranges from burst tyres to shattered suspension (NationalWorld/Abode Stock)
Damage ranges from burst tyres to shattered suspension (NationalWorld/Abode Stock)

2.7 million cars forced off the road by pothole damage

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(Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

More than one in five electric car chargers faulty in some UK cities

(Composite: NationalWorld)
(Composite: NationalWorld)

Driving licence delays ‘cost people jobs and left the sick isolated’

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Driving the Land Rover Defender off-road in the Perthshire Highlands

Rugby Union

England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.
England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.

Former Scotland coach on panel as Freddie Steward red card overturned

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.
Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.
Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.

Scotland Women enlist mental skills coach Walsh and zone in on preparation

Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Smith says ambitious Glasgow Warriors have sights set on two cup finals

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.
Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland’s Six Nations: Glass ceiling, flying Finn Russell, Kinghorn conundrum

Scotland players celebrate lifting the Doddie Weir Cup after victory over Wales at Murrayfield on matchday two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland players celebrate lifting the Doddie Weir Cup after victory over Wales at Murrayfield on matchday two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland snubbed for Six Nations player award - who could have made shortlist?

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Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Duhan van der Merwe rates his spectacular tries - and there is only one winner

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future and outlines World Cup plans

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