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On Friday, the First Minister will carry out her last official engagement after her her final 286th FMQs.

An emotional Nicola Sturgeon delivers final address to Scottish Parliament as FM

The Bank of England faces a tricky balancing act, weighing up inflationary pressures, market volatility and recessionary concerns.
The Bank of England faces a tricky balancing act, weighing up inflationary pressures, market volatility and recessionary concerns.

Interest rates: Why the latest hike may not be an end to the pain

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrive for her last First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrive for her last First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Row over SNP membership figures dominates Nicola Sturgeon's final FMQ's

Ferguson Marine shipyard, where two ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides network are being built.
Ferguson Marine shipyard, where two ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides network are being built.

SNP ministers and Sturgeon heavily criticised in damning report on ferry fiasco

Scotland's Deputy First Minister and temporary Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, John Swinney MSP, sat next to First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, as he delivers the Scottish Budget to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister and temporary Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, John Swinney MSP, sat next to First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, as he delivers the Scottish Budget to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Report details a sorry saga the Scottish Government must learn lessons from

Mairi McAllan MSP celebrates the launch of the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society's 'Flock to the Show' campaign
Mairi McAllan MSP celebrates the launch of the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society's 'Flock to the Show' campaign

Royal Highland Show launches 'Flock to the Show' art trail of decorated sheep

Ash Regan, left, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes are standing to be the next SNP leader (Picture: Peter Devlin For Sky News via Getty Images)
Ash Regan, left, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes are standing to be the next SNP leader (Picture: Peter Devlin For Sky News via Getty Images)

Will SNP pick the new Sturgeon, new Salmond or possibly their version of Truss?

Scotland's streets were eerily quiet in the wake of the Prime Minister's coronavirus lockdown.
Scotland's streets were eerily quiet in the wake of the Prime Minister's coronavirus lockdown.

29 photos of Scotland's empty streets from the start of lockdown

Both Rangers and Celtic could benefit from a new European Super League, the project's chief executive has claimed. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Both Rangers and Celtic could benefit from a new European Super League, the project's chief executive has claimed. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic and Rangers could benefit from new European Super League - project chief

The Bank of England has pushed interest rates higher as it tries to put a lid on soaring prices after UK inflation unexpectedly jumped higher last month.
The Bank of England has pushed interest rates higher as it tries to put a lid on soaring prices after UK inflation unexpectedly jumped higher last month.

Bank lifts UK interest rates again but upgrades economic growth forecast

A study has found a third of UK workers would quit their job
A study has found a third of UK workers would quit their job

Third of workers would quit job if right to work from home removed, study finds

Opinion

Nicola Sturgeon visits the Ferguson Marine shipyard in 2015 with the then owner Jim McColl (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)
Nicola Sturgeon visits the Ferguson Marine shipyard in 2015 with the then owner Jim McColl (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

There are lessons to learn from Sturgeon’s ferries contract blunder

Ash Regan, left, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes are standing to be the next SNP leader (Picture: Peter Devlin For Sky News via Getty Images)
Ash Regan, left, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes are standing to be the next SNP leader (Picture: Peter Devlin For Sky News via Getty Images)

Will SNP pick the new Sturgeon, new Salmond or possibly their version of Truss?

Nicola Sturgeon, seen with Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate during the COP26 summit in Glasgow, put significant energy into climate change issues (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)
Nicola Sturgeon, seen with Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate during the COP26 summit in Glasgow, put significant energy into climate change issues (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Why is climate change the forgotten issue in SNP leadership contest?

A statue of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is toppled at al-Fardous Square in Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003 (Picture: Wathiq Khuzaie/Getty Images)
A statue of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is toppled at al-Fardous Square in Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003 (Picture: Wathiq Khuzaie/Getty Images)

For many countries, the Iraq War is a lasting reminder of western hypocrisy

The Scotsman Video

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Here is our readers vote on the best 10 places to live in Scotland. Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro
Here is our readers vote on the best 10 places to live in Scotland. Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

These locations are the 10 best places to live in Scotland - as per our readers

Which areas of Scotland did our readers say we're the hidden gems of the country?
Which areas of Scotland did our readers say we're the hidden gems of the country?

Here are 9 of Scotland’s best hidden gem locations that you need to visit

Here are the 10 best poets from Scotland, according to our readers. Cr: Getty Imags/Canva Pro
Here are the 10 best poets from Scotland, according to our readers. Cr: Getty Imags/Canva Pro

10 of the best poets to have ever come from Scotland (that aren’t Robert Burns!)

Scotland's largest islands feature a range of stunning landscapes.
Scotland's largest islands feature a range of stunning landscapes.

The 10 largest islands in Scotland - from Lewis and Harris to North Uist

Featured video

Sergey Jakovsky of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre PIC: John Devlin
Sergey Jakovsky of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre PIC: John Devlin

Video report: Behind the scenes at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

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LT Leif

The Scotsman Sessions #352: LT Leif

Scotland's first black superhero

Sport

Both Rangers and Celtic could benefit from a new European Super League, the project's chief executive has claimed. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Both Rangers and Celtic could benefit from a new European Super League, the project's chief executive has claimed. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic and Rangers could benefit from new European Super League - project chief

Ryan Porteous is hoping to return to Hibs as a fan after completing a January move to Watford. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ryan Porteous is hoping to return to Hibs as a fan after completing a January move to Watford. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ryan Porteous on Hibs return, needing a balaclava for Ibrox, and Ron Gordon debt

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Townsend: Scotland must learn from Ireland and Italy to address age-grade issues

Ryan Porteous in action during his Scotland debut in the goalless draw with Ukraine in Poland last September. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ryan Porteous in action during his Scotland debut in the goalless draw with Ukraine in Poland last September. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Watford fans say I'm Scotland's Bobby Moore but I'm the Dalkeith Darren Dods

Scotland's Luke Crosbie in action during the Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland's Luke Crosbie in action during the Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Luke Crosbie on two Six Nations wins, being dropped and returning to Edinburgh

Mikael Lustig returned to Celtic Park for the 3-1 win over Hibs on Saturday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Mikael Lustig returned to Celtic Park for the 3-1 win over Hibs on Saturday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ex-Celtic star gets 'wow' factor on return visit and envies over current player

VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

SFA accused of treating fans with contempt as former referee blasts VAR errors

Aaron Mooy has developed into a key player for Celtic despite a low-key summer arrival. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Aaron Mooy has developed into a key player for Celtic despite a low-key summer arrival. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic bargain and Rangers deadeye among 6 best Premiership signings this season

Stafford McDowall during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium this week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Stafford McDowall during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium this week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Stafford McDowall ‘massively pleased’ to remain part of Glasgow leadership group

SNP leadership race

These 13 eerie photos show Edinburgh’s empty streets during the early days of the first lockdown in 2020
These 13 eerie photos show Edinburgh’s empty streets during the early days of the first lockdown in 2020

13 photos of Edinburgh’s empty streets during first lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as First Minister has been followed by several other resignations, with her husband Peter Murrell quitting as SNP chief executive (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as First Minister has been followed by several other resignations, with her husband Peter Murrell quitting as SNP chief executive (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

'New SNP' has more to worry about than its membership figures – Kenny MacAskill

Nicola Sturgeon is to face her final First Minister’s Questions on Thursday after more than eight years as head of the Scottish Government.
Nicola Sturgeon is to face her final First Minister’s Questions on Thursday after more than eight years as head of the Scottish Government.

Nicola Sturgeon to face final First Minister’s Questions today

The Scottish landscape should remain as unsullied as possible, says reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty)
The Scottish landscape should remain as unsullied as possible, says reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty)

Readers' Letters: Pump storage scheme not worth cost to Scotland

Scottish Parliament handout photo of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon making a statement to Scottish Parliament apologising for Historical Adoption Practices in Scotland where many young women were forced to give their babies up for adoption against their will.
Scottish Parliament handout photo of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon making a statement to Scottish Parliament apologising for Historical Adoption Practices in Scotland where many young women were forced to give their babies up for adoption against their will.

Nicola Sturgeon offers ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes, who has said it is "highly, highly unlikely" she would stand again for the position if she is not elected this time round. Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes, who has said it is "highly, highly unlikely" she would stand again for the position if she is not elected this time round. Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire

Forbes 'highly unlikely' to stand again if not elected to succeed Sturgeon

Why isn't more known about Peter Murrell, who has just quit as SNP Chief Executive, wonders reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images)
Why isn't more known about Peter Murrell, who has just quit as SNP Chief Executive, wonders reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: It’s time to lift veil on mystery man Murrell

Politics

Boris Johnson takes the oath ahead of his evidence to the Commons' Privileges Committee (Picture: House of Commons/UK Parliament)
Boris Johnson takes the oath ahead of his evidence to the Commons' Privileges Committee (Picture: House of Commons/UK Parliament)

Johnson’s mental gymnastics over Partygate are not credible – Scotsman comment

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf doesn't seem to be taking junior doctors seriously (Picture: Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf doesn't seem to be taking junior doctors seriously (Picture: Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)

A junior doctors strike in Scotland is now very likely – Dr Chris Smith

Home secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of the Scottish Government of making "factually inaccurate" statements in the Commons. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Parliament/AFP
Home secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of the Scottish Government of making "factually inaccurate" statements in the Commons. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Parliament/AFP

Home secretary accused by Scottish Government of 'factually inaccurate' comments

Boris Johnson lost support among Tory MPs after his appearance.
Boris Johnson lost support among Tory MPs after his appearance.

Analysis: Boris Johnson makes a bad situation worse and his supporters know it

The Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates for the 11th time in a row on Thursday after an unexpected resurgence in UK inflation.
The Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates for the 11th time in a row on Thursday after an unexpected resurgence in UK inflation.

Interest rates expected to rise after shock increase in inflation

Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson has revealed he will be paid £100,000 a year for hosting a show on GB News.
Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson has revealed he will be paid £100,000 a year for hosting a show on GB News.

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson to earn £100,000 for presenting GB News show

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has pledged to scrap controversial plans to ban all forms of commercial and recreational fishing in significant stretches of Scotland’s waters.
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has pledged to scrap controversial plans to ban all forms of commercial and recreational fishing in significant stretches of Scotland’s waters.

Kate Forbes vows to scrap controversial proposals for fishing bans

Heritage and Retro

Edinburgh's Princes Street has changed over the years.
Edinburgh's Princes Street has changed over the years.

25 pictures of Edinburgh's Princes Street through the years

Some of the deepest lochs in Scotland.
Some of the deepest lochs in Scotland.

The 10 deepest lochs in Scotland - from Loch Morar to Loch Maree

How much do you know about the history behind the street names of Morningside?
How much do you know about the history behind the street names of Morningside?

The fascinating stories behind 10 Morningside street names

Actress Tilda Swinton. Picture: Marc Piasecki
Actress Tilda Swinton. Picture: Marc Piasecki

Tilda Swinton: 'Invaluable' Filmhouse should not be sold to highest bidder

Views of some of Scotland's largest lochs.
Views of some of Scotland's largest lochs.

The 10 largest Scottish lochs by area - from Loch Lomond to Loch Ericht

There's no question about the longest river in Scotland. Rising in Argyll and Bute and flowing past Dundee into the North Sea at the Firth of Tay. Along the way it travels nearly 120 miles.
There's no question about the longest river in Scotland. Rising in Argyll and Bute and flowing past Dundee into the North Sea at the Firth of Tay. Along the way it travels nearly 120 miles.

Scotland’s 10 longest rivers in pictures - from the Tay to the Deveron

The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.
The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.

Millionaire pulls out of buying island castle - and blames government minister

The Scotsman Sessions

Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions
Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-350

Shambolics
Shambolics

The Scotsman Sessions #356: Shambolics

Declan McKay
Declan McKay

The Scotsman Sessions #355: Declan McKay

Juliette Lemoine
Juliette Lemoine

The Scotsman Sessions #354: Juliette Lemoine

Kevin P Gilday
Kevin P Gilday

The Scotsman Sessions #353: Kevin P Gilday

LT Leif
LT Leif

The Scotsman Sessions #352: LT Leif

Erland Cooper
Erland Cooper

The Scotsman Sessions #351: Erland Cooper

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Sport Opinion

The limited edition Scotland top is priced at £90. £25 more than the current home top for adults.
The limited edition Scotland top is priced at £90. £25 more than the current home top for adults.

Stephen Mcilkenny: The SFA are robbing fans over new Scotland kit

VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)
VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Don't mention the VAR? Scottish football in uproar over controversial decisions

Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's 150 days of VAR tedium - and why there's no end in sight

Homes

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Kirsty McLuckie: Semi-divide and conquer

Energy prices continue to pile pressure on household budgets (photo: Adobe)
Energy prices continue to pile pressure on household budgets (photo: Adobe)

'Spend to save' on heating your home now and in the long run

Taking a step back from the lawn can have many benefits (photo: Adobe)
Taking a step back from the lawn can have many benefits (photo: Adobe)

Five ways to love your lawn this year

Obituaries

Robert Blake arrives in London for the premiere of In Cold Blood in 1968 (Picture: J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Robert Blake arrives in London for the premiere of In Cold Blood in 1968 (Picture: J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Obituaries: Robert Blake, actor​ whose career was overshadowed by murder case

Dr Patricia Thomas in her office in 1990
Dr Patricia Thomas in her office in 1990

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Patricia Thomas, go-ahead Head of James Gillespie’s

Cars

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(Photos: Ford)

New Ford Capri: iconic name to return as electric crossover

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(Composite: NationalWord/Shutterstock)

Two in three drivers fear relaxing MOT rules will put lives at risk

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(Image: NationalWorld)

Banned: the ‘23’ number plates withheld by the DVLA for being too rude

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The Lego Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90 (Photo: Lego Group)

Lego Icons launches Classic Land Rover Defender adventure set

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(Photos: Ford)

2023 Ford Explorer: family SUV leads Ford’s shift to electric line-up

Damage ranges from burst tyres to shattered suspension (NationalWorld/Abode Stock)
Damage ranges from burst tyres to shattered suspension (NationalWorld/Abode Stock)

2.7 million cars forced off the road by pothole damage

Rugby Union

Chris Dean (pictured) and Ben Muncaster have both signed contract extensions with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Chris Dean (pictured) and Ben Muncaster have both signed contract extensions with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh duo Chris Dean and Ben Muncaster both sign two-year extensions

England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.
England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.

Former Scotland coach on panel as Freddie Steward red card overturned

Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

New dawn at Edinburgh: Diamond's role explained by Blair, Gilchrist at 'school'

Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.
Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.

Scottish Rugby told how to bridge gap with Ireland - '10 years down that road'

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.
Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.
Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.

Scotland Women enlist mental skills coach Walsh and zone in on preparation

Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Smith says ambitious Glasgow Warriors have sights set on two cup finals

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.
Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

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