Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture date: Tuesday March 28, 2023.

Almost half of Scotland thinks Humza Yousaf 'too focused' on independence

New Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf at his first First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf may soon come to regret achieving the highest office in the land

From Lewis Capaldi's Neflix documentary How I'm Feeling Now, relased on Wednesday 5 April. Pic: Netflix

Lewis Capaldi's revealing Netflix documentary takes viewers behind the scenes

Dentists are having to make “difficult decisions” about whether to continue with NHS work. Pic: Alamy/PA.

Fears NHS dentistry may disappear in Scotland, as more practices go private

The Scottish Greens said the review could be crucial in improving rural bus services. Picture: Ninian Reid/Skye 5/Wikimedia Commons

‘More affordable’ bus fares to be condition of Scottish Government funding?

Gwyneth Paltrow testifies during her trial over a ski crash.

Forget Donald Trump, Gwyneth Paltrow is the real trial of the century

EA's developers used helicopter scanning technology to accurately map every nook and ridge of the Old Course. Picture: EA

Lasers, drones, and greenkeepers' tips bring Old Course to life in new game

Ness Walk is a hotel formed from a 19th-century Grade B listed house, with modern additions. Pic: Contributed

Review: Ness Walk, Inverness – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Ghosthunter will be staged in the Silver Cloud Studio at Hillington Park, Scotland's oldest and biggest industrial estate, from 30 May till 17 June.

Haunted house theatre show to be created in Scotland’s oldest industrial estate

Volunteers and staff at Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, a charity set up during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, prepare meals for delivery to people in need around Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Barron

We are what we eat: How our broken food system is wrecking lives

Scotland’s booming space sector has grown by almost £40 million, helping kick off new companies and create jobs

Scotland's space industry grows by £40m

Opinion

Michael Matheson, Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, front right, with the Cabinet on the steps of Bute House

Scotland on Sunday leader comment: NHS recovery minister has work cut out

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: (L-R) David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah attending the "Rye Lane" UK Premiere on March 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

I hate rom-coms, but I've found one to love - Gaby Soutar

Vast amounts of ice is melting into the sea and having a major effect on global ocean currents (Picture: Mathilde Bellenger/AFP via Getty Images)

Antarctic meltwater is slowing currents that drive vital ocean ‘overturning’

John Lamont is the UK Government Minister for Scotland

John Lamont: Scotland's key role in UK space industry

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The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.

The history of April Fool's in Scotland known as Hunt the Gowk Day

In celebration of the 52nd birthday of Ewan McGregor here are 13 of the Scottish actor's greatest hits over his movie career.

Top 13 Ewan McGregor movies in celebration of the Scottish actor's 52nd birthday

Michelle McManus: “Linda Griffin n me, Shelly Mcmanus, an route and in Maestros Glasgow circa 1985. We've been mates for 40 years. Music was, is and always will be our Kryptonite.” Pic: Courtesy of Museum of Youth Culture

The Museum of Youth Culture wants to hear your teenage stories

These 10 locations are said to be the most haunted in Scotland. Cr: Getty Images

These are 10 of the most haunted locations to visit in Scotland

Featured video

Sergey Jakovsky of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre PIC: John Devlin

Video report: Behind the scenes at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

LT Leif

The Scotsman Sessions #352: LT Leif

Scotland's first black superhero

Sport Opinion

Joy unconfined as Ryan Christie, John McGinn and Scott McTominay celebrate the epic Scotlad victory over Spain

The Spanish complaints are the paella pot calling the kettle black

Scotland manager Steve Clarke sought to dampen down the excitement following the 2-0 defeat of Spain (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Steve Clarke is giving a masterclass in good leadership – Scotsman comment

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring his second goal against Spain with team-mate Kieran Tierney (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scotland blew away our winter blues with amazing win over Spain – Laura Waddell

Homes

Nevis Properties said its development, at 131 Minerva Street in Finnieston, will house one, two and three-bedroom apartments that share a large residents’ roof terrace, a children’s play area, secure parking and electric vehicle (EV) charging points.

Glasgow neighbourhood set for eight-storey apartment block with roof terrace

An exterior CGI of the Cleland

New builds: Queue for The View at Sequoia Meadows

Greenloaning, West Linton

Prestige property: Lodge an interest in wooden wonder

Obituaries

Paul O'Grady and friend at Battersea Dogs' Home's Collars and Coats Ball in 2017 (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty)

Obituaries: Paul O'Grady, star who went from drag queen to national treasure

Russell Sharp was a man with a true passion for life (Picture: Julie Bull)

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Russell Sharp - man who rescued Caledonian brewery

Cars

The Mazda CX-60 bucks the trend with a large-capacity diesel (Photo: Mazda)

2023 Mazda CX-60 Diesel review: A new direction or end of the road?

(Photos: Bonhams/Florian Seefried/Getty Images)

Paul Walker’s Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R up for auction

(Image: NationalWorld/AdobeStock)

DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

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Diesel drivers being ripped off as price kept ‘outrageously’ high

(Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Major change sees councils scrap pay and display parking meters

(Photos: Ford)

New Ford Capri: iconic name to return as electric crossover

Rugby Union

Scotland's Chloe Rollie runs through to score a second half try during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match against Wales.

Scotland Women battle hard but ultimately come up short against Wales

Glasgow Warriors wing Cole Forbes runs through to score a second half try in the 73-33 win over the Dragons in the Challenge Cup last 16. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Franco Smith demands more after Glasgow Warriors' record-breaking win

Warriors' Johnny Matthews on his way to his second try of five against Dragons. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Matthews in five-try spree as Glasgow Warriors break records to reach last eight

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn takes a high ball in the Heineken Champions Cup tie at Leicester Tigers. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Leicester-Edinburgh reaction: Blair on aerial battle as Wigglesworth has a dig

Leicester Tigers' stand-off Handre Pollard eyes up a tackle on Edinburgh's Emiliano Boffelli as the Scottish outfit crashed out of the Heineken Cup.

Edinburgh's season is damp squib as Wiese's inspired try gives Leicester victory

Ross Thompson injured his foot in training. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland international stand-off to go under knife for third time

Stuart Hogg will call time on his Scotland career after the World Cup.

Scotland have an awful lot to be grateful for as Hogg looks to bow out on a high

Pierre Schoeman is back in the Edinburgh team. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Time for Edinburgh to front up as Blair picks 15 caps for Leicester

Steve Diamond is working with Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst'. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Diamond hopes fight in training means Edinburgh can shed 'too nice' tag

Must Read

Boxer Ken Buchanan, who is widely considered as Scotland's greatest fighter, has died aged 77. He is pictured here in 1965.

Scottish boxing legend and 'gentleman' Ken Buchanan dies at 77

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Day in the Life: Annie Reilly, mezzo-soprano

Space NK

Space NK, St James Quarter, opens