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The family of Emma Caldwell arrive to meet First Minister John Swinney and the Justice Secretary

Judge appointed for Emma Caldwell inquiry as family meet Swinney
The family of murdered Emma Caldwell have attended the Scottish Parliament to meet with John Swinney and the Justice Secretary

Glasgow could pause taking in asylum seekers. Credit: Getty Images

Exclusive Glasgow Council warned people will sleep on streets if asylum paused

First Minister John Swinney

Swinney urged to 'bring to an end era of divisive gender politics'

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 23: The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Basilica St Peter on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. On the third day since the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, his body is transferred from the Chapel of Santa Marta to the Basilica St Peter. He will lie in state in a simple wooden coffin until his funeral, which will be held on Saturday, 26th April 2025. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

The surprise Scottish figure to attend Pope Francis's funeral

There have been concerns over the spacing between caravans and motorhomes in the council car parks

Government accused of encouraging 'fly-by-night' caravan sites

Nestled beside Laundry Cottage, another of the estate’s popular self catering properties, Montagu Cottage is just a short walk from Drumlanrig Castle.

Inside the charming cottage in Scottish Outlander castle estate

Swimmer Duncan Scott has warned about the dangers of closing Scotland's pools (Picture: Zac Goodwin)

Why Scotland must take 'generation can't swim' warning seriously Scotsman comment

If you are already living on very little, it does not take much more pressure on your income to lose your home (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

We cannot allow voices of homeless people to become white noise Ewan Aitken

The Trump administration has been interfering in UK affairs in a way that suggests our 'special relationship' with the US is over (Picture: Andrew Harnik)

UK needs to stand up to Trump – not fund his tax cuts Henry McLeish

Susan Smith, left, and Marion Calder, directors of For Women Scotland, cheer as they leave the Supreme Court in London following the landmark ruling against the Scottish Government

Why political mainstream has switched sides for good in trans debate Paul Wilson

Arts news

Exclusive New Fringe boss on why commercialism is 'not a dirty word'

Tony Lankester has started in his new role at the helm of the Edinburgh Fringe Society

The Scottish-born artist shortlisted for prestigious Turner Prize

Nnena Kalu is one of four artists shortlisted for the prize

Mona Vangsaae as Juliet with Henning Kronstam as Romeo, in Edinburgh in 1955 and Tara Schaufuss, her grandaughter, who will dance the role in 2025 at the Fringe.

The ballerina reviving iconic role danced by grandmother 70 years ago

The ballet was first performed in 1955

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Town linked to Paolo Nutini to run musical walking tour

Paisley is home to a number of legendary musicians

Edinburgh Festival Fringe loses major commercial sponsor

The Johnnie Walker brand has had a tie-up with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2019

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Featured Videos

An actor playing a police officer in Scottish Police federation film Relentless.

Watch: Inside Scotland's police as drone video shows 'relentless' job

Coul Links, near Embo, in the Scottish Highlands, which has been earmarked for a golf course development that has promised to bring money to the area, but has caused concern for conservationists

The 'special' habitat in spotlight as decision on golf course looms

Rachel Marsden cycling through Holyrood Park during the Edinburgh Dawn Patrol on Tuesday

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Puzzles

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Sport

Rangers have appointed Kevin Thelwell (left) as their new sporting director. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Rangers takeover silence broken as key appointment confirmed

New sporting director at Ibrox amid takeover update

Jota hails Celtic icon as he opens up on dressing room bond

The Celtic forward singled out his teammate for special praise.

Chris Cadden in action for Scotland during a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in 2018.

Hibs star aiming to revive Scotland career - 7 years after last cap

Easter Road ace proud to have recovered from serious setback

Hearts wrong to blame John Beaton for Scottish Cup semi-final defeat

Scott Coull

Franco Smith finally gets his man as Glasgow sign Scotland lock

27 y/o will join Warriors ahead of 2025-26 season

Oli Burke next club revealed as Werder Bremen express regret over exit

13-cap forward set for Bundesliga switch

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Scotsman Sessions

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Kevin Lennon and Molly Innes

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Constant Vigier

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Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day

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Business

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Andrew Fraser

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Politics

John Swinney reads a book called 'How to Make a Story' during a visit to Edinburgh's Wardie Primary School (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Why book festivals and politicians both do and don't go together
It’s perhaps time for book festivals to consider whether it’s possible to have too many politicians
Scotsman comment

A person holding a mobile phone. Picture: Unsplash.

Exclusive Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban Sim farms

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar

John Swinney criticised at far right summit for SNP 'failures'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned four Scottish MPs

Scottish MPs on being banned from Russia for 'outright rudeness'

John Swinney and Maggie Chapman

John Swinney breaks silence on Maggie Chapman's Supreme Court remarks

Duncan Scott

Olympian Duncan Scott warns drownings will worsen due to pool closures

Kemi Badenoch grilled the Prime Minister following the Supreme Court verdict

Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of hiding views on gender ruling

The Scottish Government had pledged to reduce car use by 20 per cent by 2030.

Scottish Government says it 'needs to drop' car reduction target

Opinion

David J Alexander is CEO of DJ Alexander Scotland Ltd (Picture: Laurence Winram)

Housing market snapshot highlights blight of homelessness

Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman has been criticised for accusing the Supreme Court of 'bigotry, prejudice and hatred' (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty)

Readers' letters: Misuse of language will lead to 'bigotry fatigue'

Just like Teddy, young growing bodies and minds need their sleep (Picture: Tim Graham)

Scientists have made telling intervention in parent-child bedtime wars Scotsman comment

Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman has not apologised for her unjustified attack on the Supreme Court following its ruling about the definition of the word 'woman' (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

MSP's attack on Supreme Court was straight out of Trump's playbook Scotsman comment

Heritage and Retro

The Eoropie Bothan, Ness, Isles of Lewis, pictured in 1977 following a court case held after huge amounts of alcohol were found at the shelter. PIC: The Scotsman.

Remembering the police raids on Scottish island's 'bothan' culture

26 pictures of Pope John Paul II's visit to Scotland in 1982

The Mercat Cross statue on Dunfermline High Street was damaged

Police hunt vandals after 'very old' statue snapped in half

Clara Weale has created a new scent connected to James VI as a new exhibition about the monarch is launched. The scent has been name 'Prescence'. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

New scent that whiffs of a 'misunderstood' Scottish king created

Kingsburgh House overlooking Loch Snizort on Skye. The house can be seen nestled in the trees in the foreground. PIC: Savills.

Clan surpise as Bonnie Prince Charlie's hideout house' is sold off

Donald MacPhee, a crofter and keen metal detectorist from Benbecula with his dog, Fergus, and the Mary Queen of Scots coin he found on his croft recently

Metal detectorist's 'mind-blowing' Mary Queen of Scots coin discovery

The memorial cairn on Culloden Battlefield where wreaths will be laid on Saturday to commemorate the battle fought on April 16, 1746.

Culloden anniversary: Kate Forbes, Hells Angels and Gaelic psalms due

Arts and Culture

The Accountant 2

Film reviews: The Accountant 2 | Den of Thieves 2 | Julie Keeps Quiet

Nnena Kalu makes shapes out of paper and textiles which are then bound, layered and wrapped in brightly coloured cellophane and tape to create expressive hanging sculptural installations.

The Scottish-born artist shortlisted for prestigious Turner Prize

Former Russian spy Anna Chapman smiles as she arrives for a congress from a pro-Kremlin youth group Molodaya Gvardiya (The Young Guard) in Moscow, on December 22, 2010. PIC: Alexander Nemenov / AFP via Getty Images

The Illegals: Russia’s Most Audacious Spies by Shaun Walker review

First Minister John Swinney is among authors set to speak at the Borders Book Festival in June.

How John Swinney is to follow Nicola Sturgeon on Scottish book circuit

Tide Lines

Album reviews: Tide Lines | Willie Nelson | Màiri Morrison & Alasdair Roberts

William Morgan (Camille de Rosillon) and the cast of The Merry Widow in rehearsals

Scottish Opera's New York Mafia take on The Merry Widow

Fiona Soe Paing

Fiona Soe Paing, Glasgow review: 'evocative and eloquent'

Education

University of Edinburgh AI enhanced Accelerator Programme

Applications open for this year’s University of Edinburgh AI enhanced Accelerato...

Edinburgh ranked among the top AI-powered cities of the future[1] invites scaleups from tech-businesses across the globe to apply

Junior Contributor

Hawick library is one the list of potential closures

Consultants advise closing libraries and axing 50 jobs in this area

Season 5 of Race Across the World will take viewers to China

3 apps for learning Mandarin, for Race Across the World's China start

New day offering added at Edinburgh boys' school

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Hay's Way

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Appeal after bird of prey found shot in the Highlands

Uncommon Ground: Rethinking Our Relationship With The Countryside, by Patrick Galbraith, is out this week

Uncommon Ground by Patrick Galbraith review: 'uncomfortable truths'

Walking route along NC500 gets biggest development yet

Health

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Youngsters delay toilet trips until they are sure they can't be heard

The supermarket chain’s new online pharmacy has taken off this year

Morrisons’ online clinic can give women more control over their health

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Covid cases have been on the rise in the UK.

Covid symptoms to look out for after Easter as cases rise

The NHS is an institution that has served Scotland and the UK exceptionally well but which has been in decline for years (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

£227m in NHS compensation payouts shows price of SNP's failure Scotsman comment

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Rory McIlroy thrilled fans with his performance at The Masters.

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Scotland Women have confirmed the appointment of Melissa Andreatta. Cr: Getty Images.

Melissa Andreatta's appointment as Scotland manager can inject hope

Scottish football league reconstruction is back on the agenda. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's Gordian knot - why SPFL reconstruction is doomed

Dundee's Simon Murray celebrates after scoring his 19th goal of the season in the 4-3 defeat by Rangers on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

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Obituaries

Robin Salvesen was a member of The Royal Company of Archers and a ‘Pillar of Leith’

Obituaries: Robin Salvesen, senior exececutive at family firm Christian Salvesen

Obituary: Pope Francis, humble pontiff who won the hearts of millions

Rugby Union

Edinburgh will now play Zebra Parma at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Friday instead of Saturday. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images for Bath Rugby)

Edinburgh Rugby match rearranged due to Pope's funeral as new date set

Josh McKay has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors and will become Scotland qualified next year. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

New Zealander to become Scotland qualified after Glasgow commitment

Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy has been linked with the Wales head coach vacancy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Business as usual at Scottish Rugby amid Steve Tandy to Wales rumours

Glasgow Warriors train ahead of facing the Bulls - with second row Scott Cummings back in the reckoning.

'Snorting': Warriors tell Bulls they are coming to slaughterhouse

Franco Smith was pleased to see the response from his Glasgow Warriors team.

Glasgow's 'elephant in room' as Edinburgh drop out of play-off places

Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe is recovering from ankle surgery.

Van der Merwe has surgery as winger's Lions chances revealed

Tom Jordan landed both of his conversions in Parma.

Stuttering Warriors recover from wretched first half at Zebre

Jack Brown was denied a try right at the end.

Everitt has pros and cons after sore Edinburgh defeat

Sharks' Makazole Mapimpi scores his team's winning try.

Sheer heartache for Edinburgh as Sharks bite right at death

Cars

Nissan Qashqai refreshed for 2024

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The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II in an appropriate setting outside Prestonfield House

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