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Tragic deaths of three newborn babies avoidable, inquiry finds
The findings of an inquiry into the deaths of three newborn babies have been published

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer believes the Government has a “moral responsibility” to reform welfare

SNP calls for '11th-hour U-turn’ by Starmer on ‘shameful’ benefit cuts

The consortium of investors hope to secure a management agreement over Carnoustie links until the 22nd century. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty

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The Glen Sannox ferry is operating from Troon, rather than Ardrossan, because the harbour there has not yet been upgraded (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Ex-Ferguson Marine owner on 'absolutely crying shame' over ferries bid

Could Steve Clarke look to call-up more surprise names for his Scotland squad later this year? Cr: SNS Group.

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Keir Starmer needs to ensure the disability benefits system is fair (Picture: Leon Neal)

Labour risks repeat of winter fuel row over disability benefit cuts Scotsman comment

Canadian troops leave their trenches for an attack on the German positions during the First World War (Picture: The Print Collector/Heritage Images)

The historic ties that mean we must stand with Canada against Trump Alex Cole-Hamilton

Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the media after announcing she will not stand for re-election to the Scottish Parliament next year (Picture: Robert Perry)

Sturgeon leaving Holyrood is unfortunately not the end of an era Brian Monteith

One of many floral tributes left at the house in Bushey, Hertfordshire, where Carol Hunt, 61, and two of her daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were murdered by Kyle Clifford (Picture: Jonathan Brady)

These horrific murders should make us think about death penalty Tom Wood

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Scotland Street Volume 18, Chapter 32: Return of the romantic potato man

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Scotland Street Volume 18, Chapter 31: A Pirate Enlightenment

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Scotland Street Volume 18, Chapter 30: Just the local women

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James McAvoy at Glasgow Film Festival.

McAvoy: Growing up on estate 'wasn’t always hard - it was brilliant'

Scottish Opera has created a 14 minute animated opera.

Award-winning Scottish Opera animation to be screened in Edinburgh

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

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Highlights

Pam Hogg is one of the designers featured in Kirsty Wark’s BBC Scotland documentary Icons of Style

What makes Pam Hogg one of Scotland's Icons of Style

Kippford, the inspiration for fictional village Kirkness

Why the Solway Firth is a criminally good place for a murder

David Hayman in Death of a Salesman

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I tried Scotland's first assisted stretching studio - ahead of Hyrox

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Scottish whisky distillery named in world’s greatest places list

Cate Blanchett in Black Bag

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Kevin McHugh skiing Central Buttress Gully on Braeriach

New skiing & snowboarding guide captures ‘the magic of the ’Gorms’

Sport

Scotland players during the national anthem ahead of the final Six Nations match against France in Paris. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland player ratings across Six Nations as star man breaks record

Each Scotland player rated out of 10 for their performance

Blair Kinghorn bids to be fourth Scottish winner of prestigious award

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John McGinn (centre) during a Scotland training session at the City Stadium, Glasgow, on Monday, March 17. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McGinn recalls 'unhelpful' comments made by ex-Scotland international

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Scotland can beat France if they show some James McFadden-style gallus Scotsman comment

Scotsman comment

'Scotland's greatest-living Geordie' on historic Newcastle United success

John Carver was “gutted” to miss boyhood club’s Carabao Cup win while on Scotland duty

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future amid 'mixed feelings'

Frustrating campaign ends with defeat in Paris

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Scotsman Sessions

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Kevin Lennon and Molly Innes

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Business

(L-R) Fraser Gillies, managing partner, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie; Laura Irvine, managing partner, Davidson Chalmers Stewart; Andrew Chalmers, chair, Davidson Chalmers Stewart; Mark Higgins, chair of WJM. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Two Scottish law firms merge to create 46-partner legal business

The Yard, Edinburgh. Picture by Helen Pugh Photography

The Yard: How a Scottish charity has grown to support over 2,800 children

Politics

David Linden was the MP for Glasgow East

SNP Holyrood 'civil war' begins as David Linden puts himself forward
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First Minister John Swinney

John Swinney insists SNP does not have a woman problem

The amount of council tax you pay depends on where you live in Scotland.

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The MV Glen Sannox, recently built at Feguson Marine shipyard.

Ferguson Marine misses out on vital £175m CalMac ferry contract

How much will your council tax go up this year?

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Why Labour cuts to disability benefits are ‘completely unpalatable’

The Society of Radiographers expressed concern at the findings

Concern over decades-old MRI scanners and X-ray machines in hospitals

At the United Nations when Christine Jardine was there, Donald Trump's influence hung over everything like a cloud (Picture: Andrew Harnik)

Countries looking to UK and EU, not US, to uphold international law Christine Jardine

Opinion

Labour support for Ukraine

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After months of calls for his resignation Michael Matheson has announced he won't seek re-election as an MSP next year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers Letters: The Mystery of Michael Matheson

The success of Wallace and Gromit is down to mathematicians and computer experts as well as artists (Picture: MJ Kim)

Why Wallace and Gromit need mathematicians as much as we all do Scotsman comment

The skills shortage is having tangible impacts on the construction industry (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

‘Clearances’ in reverse will see skilled labour heading north

Heritage and Retro

A mourning ring engraved with 19th Century Scottish geologist Hugh Miller's name and the date of his birth and death

19th century ring linked to Scottish geologist found on African beach

In the present day, Halloween is largely used as an excuse to whip out your best fancy dress costume and eat lots of sweets. However, in ancient Scotland the festival represented not only a significant milestone in the year relating to the harvest but also the time of year when the veil between the world of the living and the world of spirits such as demons, spirits and witches was at its thinnest. As such, this was when the Celts would take action to ward off the evil which threatened them and their land.

Story of Scotland's 'witches' revealed in book by pair who won pardon

The romantic Scottish riverside hotel opening after £2.5m makeover

Drumsheugh Baths in Dean Village is one of the buildings chosen by architecture critic Robin Ward in his new book, The Pocket Guide to Edinburgh's Best Buildings.

11 of Edinburgh's lesser-seen architectural gems, as chosen by critic

The fallen Aberlemno III stone surrounded by its protective box

The Picts: Call for 'full and open' investigation into toppled stone

Princes Street at night

I feel Princes Street is less of a zombie thoroughfare now Gaby Soutar

Glenfinnan Monument at the head of Loch Shiel, where clansmen gathered to pledge allegiance to Bonnie Prince Charlie ahead of the 1745 Jacobite rising, is among attractions which enjoyed a rise in visitors last year.

The heritage sites across Scotland where visitor numbers are booming

Arts and Culture

Installation view of Ian Hamilton Finlay at Modern Two, Edinburgh

Ian Hamilton Finlay, Edinburgh review: 'very personal'

Scottish comedian James Gardner has called upon Glasgow venues to "engage directly with disabled people" and improve accessibility is part of a comedy festival

Comedian calls for increased disabled accessibility in Glasgow venues

Wild Rose

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Jackie Kay

StAnza poetry festival, St Andrews review: 'a packed weekend'

Author Joanne Harris said she had “dreamed up” new plot on drive to Scotland.

Best-selling author's new book dreamed up 'on long drive to Scotland'

Nate Smith at Country 2 Country at the Hydro in Glasgow

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Boys From the Blackstuff

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Education

Edinburgh University (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh University union ballot finds 75% ready for strike action

Bosses have recently said ‘nothing is off the table’ as part of efforts to repair finances

Calum Ross

A Police Scotland investigation has been launched

Police investigating allegations of sexual abuse at a Scottish school

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Wallace and Gromit creator inspiring next generation in Scots schools Calum Ross

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Hay's Way

The extensive tree planting is taking place across the University of Edinburgh’s land in Stirlingshire and the Pentland Hills Regional Park.

Extensive project for half a million trees on university land begins

Better manure management and selective breeding of livestock could reduce methane emissions from agriculture (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How a day of reckoning is coming for Scottish farm businesses Seamus Murphy

Margot Robbie attends the European premiere of 'Barbie' at Cineworld Leicester Square on July 12, 2023 in London (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)

'She's just another person': Locals respond to Robbie's new cottage

Health

Get 78% off the shock-absorbing electric under desk treadmill – boost your productivity in style

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Fisayo Thompson's documentary Walking Through Walls, follows her journey to get an endometriosis diagnosis.

Endometriosis: 'If you can see it - maybe you'll take it seriously'

Rangan Chatterjee

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It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

Endometriosis: ‘I was so desperate for care I travelled 2,000 miles’

Joscelyne Kerr, a 19-year-old from Scotland who was diagnosed with an extremely rare brain tumour, who is raising funds with her family for a trial drug named DCVax-L, which costs £250,000, in the hope that it can save her life

Teenager with rare brain tumour raising funds for lifesaving treatment

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

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Sport Opinion

Scotland struggled in the final quarter against Wales, conceding three tries.

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King Charles with Sir Chris Hoy during the launch of the Commonwealth Sport King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace on Monday (Picture: Jonathan Brady)

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Cyriel Dessers celebrates his goal against Fenerbahce for Rangers.

We owe apologies to Rangers' headwrecker - although that could change

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Obituaries

The estimable Wendy Jones as captured by talented artist Verna Bond

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Rugby Union

Scotland's Matt Fagerson and Blair Kinghorn reflect on the defeat to France. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Townsend's claims of Scotland progress undermined by Six Nations table

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell and head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Peato Mauvaka of France escaped a red card for this incident with Scotland scrum-half Ben White.

Scotland hit out at controversial red card decision in France clash

A general view of the inside of the stadium as players of Scotland and France line up during the anthems.

Scotland player ratings against France as Six Nations debutant shines

France celebrate their win over Scotland.

Scotland suffer familiar Six Nations feeling on colourful title night

The Six Nations will remain on free-to-air television until 2029 after a deal was struck with ITV and BBC. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Major Six Nations TV update as deal struck with two UK broadcasters

Freddy Douglas excelled for Scotland Under-20s against France.

Scotland Under-20s play part in Six Nations title thriller

France players celebrate their Guinness Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Townsend delivers France verdict and size of task facing Scotland

Blair Kinghorn and Antoine Dupont are teammates at Toulouse.

'Potentially world class': Dupont sings praises of Scotland ace

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