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Former first minister Alex Salmond, photographed in 2023

Breaking Scottish government wins Salmond files case
Panel of three judges at the Court of Session uphold appeal by ministers

Andy Burnham on his last visit to Scotland (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

Exclusive There's no limit to what John Swinney and I can achieve together Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham and John Swinney

Burnham tells Swinney 'put politics aside' to give regions more powers

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Probe into Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit in ‘early stages’

Ferguson Marine has no work after the Glen Rosa ferry is handed over to CalMac. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Hugely late Glen Rosa ferry delayed another 2 months to February

I had lunch at this splendid Edinburgh 23-year-old hotel restaurant

Tilda Swinton in Man To Man

Man To Man, Edinburgh review: 'Tilda Swinton is desperately poignant'

A photograph of John Healey stood at the dispatch box of the House of Commons with MPs behind him

Why Labour Budget will be met with a shrug by rural Scotland Alistair Carmichael

Stock image: Getty

Our picture book view of farming is a long way from reality Philip Lymbery

America is changing: Here's why Scotland should care Donald Maynard

Next great Scottish businesses need experienced people in their corner Stanley Morrice

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane receives the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at the Palladium Theatre in London. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

The Scottish juror on the Ballon d'Or panel on why he voted for Kane

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Sport

2026/27 Scottish Premiership quarter-term report card

Scottish Premiership quarter-term report card: All 12 clubs assessed

From pacesetters to mid-table grinders, and relegation worries - who is cracking the code or facing ...

Glasgow Warriors 'culture' defended in wake of Roddy Grant sudden exit

Smith happy to revert to three-man coaching team

TV rights for Scottish Premiership matches have been put out to tender by the SPFL.

Scottish football eyes end to 3pm blackout - every match up for grabs

Scottish football could enter new era from 2029/30, allowing broadcasters to screen 3pm kick-offs for the first time

Emerging talent can't suffer on DPWT due to LIV players returning Martin Dempster

Martin Dempster

Celtic and Rangers fail with appeal over Scottish Cup stadium closure

Sanctions relate to disorder during March Old Firm clash

Graham sits out but van der Merwe returns in Edinburgh history bid

Stand-off Thompson in squad for first time this season

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All Scotland Championships

Behind the scenes at the All Scotland Irish Dance Championships

A Daily Mile runner races across the Old Course.

WATCH: Hundreds of children take part in Daily Mile at Home of Golf

Dave Hook and Kimberly Mandindo

The Scotsman Sessions #446: Dave Hook and Kimberly Mandindo

Meet Scotland's youngest lighthouse keeper in her 'whole new world'

Food and drink

Chef Michael Smith of Loch Bay on Skye will start his new role in November.

Chef of Michelin-starred Scottish island restaurant joins hotel chain

Number One at The Balmoral

Ómós restaurant to pop-up in Edinburgh for one night only

Bowmore Devil's casks - woman holding a glass of whisky

Scottish spirits to toast Halloween - including devil’s cask whisky

Traditional English Food such as Fish and Chips with mushy peas served in the Pub or Restaurant

Four Scottish chippies named among the best takeaways in the country

Pumpkin gnocchi

Top tips & recipes for leftover pumpkins - including amazing brownies

Business

RBS parent NatWest reports ‘fair to middling performance’ and 1,000 job cuts

True North hires ‘one of Scotland’s most accomplished events professionals’

There's no doubt floating wind projects work, says Niamh Deery

Floating wind ambitions depend on certainty

The 'remote operations centre' mock-up at Babcock's Rosyth offices

Inside Rosyth's leading role in building the hybrid navy of the future

Iconic House of Bruar looks to add EV chargers as sales top £62 million

New-look Glasgow Rolex boutique ‘reflects confidence in the city’

Arts news

Maggie O'Farrell PIC: IBL/Shutterstock

The three Scotland-based authors shortlisted for literary award

Douglas Stuart’s Booker Prize-nominated novel John Of John is among the books shortlisted for Waters...

Scottish doctors back NHS report warning over school iPad use

The report warned over the allocation of school iPads to seven year olds

UK Budget 2026: £6m funding will develop SEC 'for next generation'

The £6m funding is part of the UK Government’s Budget announcement

'Leith is great' says UK Town of Culture judge Jane Bradley

Jane Bradley

Arts diary: The play based on chance meeting with James McAvoy

Parasocial Activity was inspired by a chance meeting with James McAvoy

Novel adapted for the stage to tell story of Scotland's gang culture

The play is based on Graeme Armstrong’s bestselling debut novel

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Scotsman Sessions

Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-400

Katie Gregson-MacLeod

The Scotsman Sessions #450: Katie Gregson-MacLeod

James Emmanuel

The Scotsman Sessions #449: James Emmanuel

Arab Strap performing Be a Man for The Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions #448: Arab Strap

Readers Gallery

October 2026: A selection of beautiful pictures of Scotland taken by our readers...

A lovely view of the Wallace Monument

September 2026: A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our rea...

August 2026: A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our reader...

Heritage and Retro

Michael Haughian, Hoseason Gardens, Clermiston Edinburgh, dressed up in cardboard boxes as a Dalek to go guising.

Halloween Heritage Scotland: 21 photos of Scots celebrating Halloween

This traditional pub is apparently so haunted that its website has a section dedicated to its numerous ghosts including the accounts of those who have encountered them. A family of 18th century crofters is said to haunt the building - they froze to death after being thrown off the site. A little girl in a pink dress has been spotted as well as a man whose family was slaughtered by a Highland chieftain.

The 10 most haunted pubs in Scotland - including ‘fantastic’ bar

John Ross remains revered for his role as a Cherokee leader. Picture: Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre

Exclusive Home of revered Highlander Cherokee chief at centre of legal battle

A F-14 Tomcat, the most of advanced US warplane of its time.

Little-known Cold War race to find lost warplane in Scottish waters

Scottish soldiers have played a part in some of history's most decisive moments. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why Scotland has consistently punched above its weight in wars Iain MacGregor

Here are 7 suggestions for a simple Halloween costume.

Easy Halloween Costumes: 7 simple fancy dress ideas for Halloween 2026

Tay Road Bridge: View along piers towards Dundee.

Archive pictures the Tay Road Bridge transforming Dundee's skyline

Arts and Culture

Tilda Swinton in Man To Man

Man To Man, Edinburgh review: 'Tilda Swinton is desperately poignant'

Scottish books publishing in November

Insider's Choice: New Scottish books to look out for in November

Ryan Bancroft

SCO, Ryan Bancroft & Clara-Jumi Kang, Edinburgh review: 'boisterous'

Suede frontman Brett Anderson

Suede and Manic Street Preachers, Glasgow: 'a trip down memory lane'

Katie Gregson-MacLeod

The Scotsman Sessions #450: Katie Gregson-MacLeod

Installation view of Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock

Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, Kilmarnock review: 'dazling'

Primetime

Primetime: 'Robert Pattinson dominates as a slick but creepy TV host'

Education

Edinburgh College, Sighthill campus

Edinburgh and Forth Valley colleges to look at collaborating

Announcement comes amid mounting financial pressure facing colleges sector

Martyn McLaughlin

Martyn McLaughlin

Education Secretary Mairi McAllan

Providing P1 children with free school bags will cost £2.7m

Stuart Naismith who has been awarded the 2026 Royal Society Hauksbee Award

How a cycling accident led me to become an award-winning teacher

Free school bag 'gimmick' to cost £2.7m Martyn McLaughlin

Martyn McLaughlin

Hay's Way

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag/male backlit against hillside, Alladale Wilderness Reserve ,Scotland

Venison added to Scottish west coast peninsula primary school menu

Inver dam on the Isle of Jura in the Hebrides

Hydro sector warns £10bn investment 'at risk' in 13-year rates clash

40 Manx shearwater chicks have been successfully translocated to Canna from the neighbouring colony on Rùm during the first two years of the Return of the Manx project, which aims to re-establish the Manx shearwater population on Canna.

Eerie cry of seabird decimated by rats to return to Scottish island

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Sam Fender will head out on his Proper Massive tour in 2027

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Sport Opinion

90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland
As a nation, Scotland should be inspired by world-beaters like Ian Winship to be more active
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Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

Golf, a game so popular that they once decided to ban it (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

Why Royal Dornoch's new course shouldn't break 1457 law banning golf Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre discusses a club selection with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday

'Volatile' MacIntyre deserves break heading into Dunhill Links defence