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The new transport minister will face calls to get a grip on the crisis in Scotland's ferry network

Humza Yousaf to appoint new transport minister at the start of next week

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson quits: calls for general election as Johnson branded a ‘coward’

Angus Robertson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Central, and Daniel Johnson, Labour MSP for Edinburgh Southern.

SNP and Labour MSPs unite against boundary changes to key Edinburgh seats

Scientists at the James Hutton Institute are calling for hillwalkers to take part in a countrywide citizen science project to help create the first ever map of alpine soil biodiversity across Scotland’s highest peaks. Picture: Andrea Britton/JHI

High ambitions: How hillwalkers can help science – without donating body parts

Wood group have benefited from the deal

Experts call for crackdown over 'green' financial products after Wood deal

Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye in The Idol.

The Idol is fascinating and appalling, a typical Sam Levinson wild ride

Haleema says her family has been living in a tent since the floods last September. Picture: Khaula Jamil/DEC

Pakistan floods: 'Everything has disappeared, everything has finished'

Britain's then prime minister Boris Johnson looks up as he delivers a speech in front of 10 Downing Street in central London. Picture: Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images

Boris Johnson sensationally quits as MP amid Partygate probe accusations

The difficult questions over the failed Deposit Return Scheme can't be easily washed away by Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (pictured), writes Brian Wilson.

The 'absolute insanity' of the DRS won't be obscured by a Green smokescreen

How the German press reported on Prince Harry's 2005 fancy dress costume of a Nazi general's uniform.

Why is the UK one of the only Western countries with no ban on Nazi symbols?

On the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith, Scotland's politicians would do well to remember the core principles of the economist and philosopher. PIC: Contributed.

Our weak political class shows us the need for a new Scottish Enlightenment

Opinion

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby

The unblinking eye of the TV camera has an uncanny ability to spot fakery

The Broadside on the execution of John Stewart. Picture NLS

Read all about it: Breaking news in 1721 - Susan Morrison

It is a mistake to think independence can be easily killed off

The Union remains in some degree of trouble - Joyce McMillan

Alcohol addiction is an often hidden slippery slope

We need to listen to those impacted by alcohol abuse - Karyn McCluskey

Passions

A herring gull

Passions: How can we hate seagulls when they are just like us?

Fife Coastal Path

Passions: Fife Coastal Path

I like to think I have the backhand of Richard Gasquet - the reality is very different!

From Wimbledon to a club game, it’s game, set and match for tennis

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Scottish Gaelic IS worth learning according to our readers, here’s why

The fascinating stories behind the names of 10 of Edinburgh’s streets

Raeburn's Edinburgh at the Georgian House features probably his most revered work - his portrait of his Mrs James Gregory - or Isobella Macleod . The artist is pictured right.

Raeburn's Edinburgh and a long gaze into the city that made an artist

Linlithgow Palace has been closed since early last year after issues were detected with the safety of masonry at former pleasure palace of the Stuart monarchs. It will now re-open to the public on Saturday. PIC: HES.

Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace opens after climate change and vandalism woes

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Cam Cameron on Rockall

Rockall adventurer reveals Desert Island Discs choices and daily routine

Lucie Hendry

The Scotsman Sessions #367: Lucie Hendry

Musicians David Foley, Josie Duncan and Cammy Barnes launch The Reeling festival in Rouken Glen Park. Picture: John Devlin

Stage set for new festival in one of Scotland's biggest public parks

Sport

Pat Nevin turned down the chance to play for Celtic during his playing career - but he's glad he did now. Photo by Shutterstock (12293233j)

Pat Nevin glad he turned down Celtic - how Hibs have helped his autistic son

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is pictured during a Papa John's Tartan Touch event at Madras Rugby Club. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie hails Scotland defence coach as 'best I've ever worked with'

Tottenham appointed former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their head coach on a four-year deal on Tuesday.

Ange Postecoglou promises Tottenham fans a 'team to be excited by'

Scottish FA chief executive officer Ian Maxwell at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA chief defends VAR ahead of Premiership summit - '27 times we got it right'

Brendan Rodgers won back-to-back trebles with Celtic but was turned on by supporters after leaving for Leicester during the quest for a third.

Calls for controversial next Celtic manager appointment – 'take in a heartbeat'

Hibs manager Lee Johnson is keen to strike the right balance between loans and signed players. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

How Lee Johnson plans to use City Group contacts to benefit Hibs

Mark Hateley promotes the Glasgow European Capital of Sport 2023 Refugee Football Tournament on Sunday 2nd July at Toryglen Regional Football Centre. The event celebrates the diversity of communities in Glasgow. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

'Not a one summer fix' - Rangers title hopes played down despite Celtic upheaval

Racing's Scottish fly-half Finn Russell takes a penalty kick during the Top 14 quarter-final win over Stade Francais last weekend. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

What channel is Racing 92 v Toulouse? Watch Finn Russell in Top 14 semi-final

Rangers could be in line to compete in the 2025 Club World Cup. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers in line for lucrative Club World Cup spot - why Celtic will miss out

Politics

The fourth episode of The Steamie for 2022 is now live. Picture: JPI Media/Shutterstock

The Steamie: Is the SNP's independence push running out of steam?

The UK Government has announced a threshold under which the additional windfall tax on oil and gas profits would be eliminated. Picture: PA.

Windfall tax to be eliminated if oil prices fall a little lower

Donald Trump greets supporters at a Team Trump volunteer leadership training event in Iowa last week.

Analysis: Can Donald Trump survive the latest historic legal charge?

Alex Salmond is the leader of the Alba Party.

Alex Salmond to return to Edinburgh fringe six years after chat show run

Janine Reilly and Sharron McKean of Falkirk District Action Group who are delighted Falkirk Council are launching the pilot project to tackle issue of rats in council homes.

Pilot project to rid council homes of rats

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street while in office. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Boris Johnson hands honours to close allies Jacob Rees-Mogg and Priti Patel

Former US president Donald Trump is facing charges. Picture: Getty Images

Donald Trump facing seven charges over secret files in latest indictment

Heritage and Retro

Forza Horizon 4 (2018) | © Microsoft Studios / Playground Games / Microsoft Corporation

Here are 5 video games set in Scotland starting with Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Edinburgh has been staging a Hogmanay festival since 1993. Picture: Chris Watt

New organisers set to win control of Christmas and Hogmanay festivals till 2030

The Bulldog reached 205mph in a test drive by top racing driver Darren Turner

How vintage Aston Martin finally hit its 200mph goal in Scotland 40 years later

Here are the 10 best Scottish seaside towns to visit in 2023, according to our readers.

Here are the 10 best seaside towns in Scotland

D-Day falls on 6 June - Credit: Adobe

D-Day 2023: what were the Normandy Landings, when were they?

This natural sea cave is situated one mile to the East of Durness village which lies in Sutherland in the Highlands. It is thought the name “smoo” comes from the Norse word “smjugg” which refers to a hole or hiding place. In Scottish mythology, the devil himself was said to hide in the cave before one fateful encounter with the Wizard of Reay (Donald Mackay) who outfoxed him. According to Smoo Cave tours the site “is fully accessible 365 days a year public access with a walkway into the waterfall chamber, free of charge.”

Scotland's Legendary Caves: 17 Beautiful Scottish caves with curious legends

Welsh is the only Celtic language which is not considered endangered by UNESCO, even if it doesn’t have the highest number of speakers.

Explainer Welsh is the most successful Celtic language despite Wales’ size; why?

The Scotsman Sessions

Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-350

Lucie Hendry

The Scotsman Sessions #367: Lucie Hendry

Alec Dalglish of Skerryvore

The Scotsman Sessions #366: Alec Dalglish

Dan Willson, aka Withered Hand

The Scotsman Sessions #365: Withered Hand

Brìghde Chaimbeul

The Scotsman Sessions #364: Brìghde Chaimbeul

Rachael and Paul Swinton, aka Cloth

The Scotsman Sessions #363: Cloth

Ian Donaldson

The Scotsman Sessions #362: Ian Donaldson

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Germany's Alexander Zverev looks on as he plays against Slovakia's Alex Molcan during their men's singles match on day five of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 1, 2023. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP) (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Aidan Smith: We still don't know who's going to replace the Big Four in tennis

Hibs suffered their own 7-0 disaster against Malmo.

Aidan Smith: Call Farage, we need another Brexit to get our clubs out of Europe

Callum Paterson scores Sheffield Wednesday's fifth goal in their comeback which - sorry Man City - was the story of the week.

The choice is tight little grounds like Luton or Grealish’s tight little shorts

Homes

Houses at Fiscavaig on Skye, by Portree-based architects Rural Design

Scotsman Homes Interview: Green concepts for remote possibilities

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Kirsty McLuckie: Top ten pet peeves to get guests going

What is it? An impressive early 20th-Century seven-bedroom country home and boathouse situated in one of the West Coast's finest locations, overlooking the Kyle of Bute.

Three's a charm: Coastal plots promise a shore thing

Obituaries

Donald Macleod was far from the caricature of the Free Church scholar

Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Donald Macleod, Scottish theologian and writer

Francis Monkman in 1971 when he was with Curved Air (Picture: Shutterstock)

Scotsman Obituaries: Francis Monkman, composer and synthesiser pioneer

Cars

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

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Renault Austral review: a frugal hybrid fit for the whole family

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect Active (Photo: Ford)

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect review: the little van that can

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Vauxhall Corsa updates brings new looks and improved EV range

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Government-owned EV charging network in Scotland to be scrapped

Rugby Union

Scotland captain and full back Gavin Hastings in action during the 1987 Five Nations. (Photo by Rusty Cheyne/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

How Scotland could have been a kick away from first ever Rugby World Cup final

Finn Russell's final match for Racing 92 ended in a 41-14 defeat to Toulouse in the Top 14 play-off semi-final. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Finn Russell signs off at Racing 92 with defeat in Top 14 play-off semi-final

Gregor Brown has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors secure promising Scottish back row on new contract

Scotland scrum-half Ben White could be set for a move to Edinburgh or Glasgow. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scottish Rugby 'interested' in Ben White as London Irish file for administration

Finn Russell kicked 14 points as Racing 92 defeated Stade Francais 33-20 in the Top 14 quarter-finals.

Russell has HIA assessment and helps Racing 92 reach Top 14 semi-finals

Wales player Alun Wyn Jones looks on during the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and Ireland at Principality Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales.

Wales could be all the poorer for Alun Wyn Jones absence at World Cup

Finn Russell's Racing 92 will face Stade Francais in the Top 14 play-offs. (Photo by Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)

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Mosese Tuipulotu, with ball in hand, in action for New South Wales Waratahs against Crusaders. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP)

Mosese Tuipulotu makes decision on his future - and it's bad news for Scotland

Scotland will play France home and away in August, with both games live on Prime Video. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

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