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Sir Keir Starmer (left) has defended the use of Cameron Barracks (right) in Inverness to house asylum seekers

Exclusive Starmer defends 'bizarre' plan to hold asylum seekers at Scotland base
The Prime Minister said he was planning to house hundreds of men at Cameron Barracks “to get people out of hotels”.

A number of changes are set to be made to the Old Course at St Andrews this winter ahead of the 2027 Open Championship

Changes to Old Course include restoration of 'historical route'

Fisherman Sam Mason was working in the storehouse when the fire alarm went off

Fishermen share horror after 17th century storehouse wrecked in fire

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Huge boulder crashes down steep A83 Rest and Be Thankful hillside

Tennent’s: How Scotland’s 140-year-old lager brand is taking on the Germans

Glencoe Folk Museum is on the verge of beginning a £2.8m redevelopment - but £100,000 is still needed to get the construction moving.

Scots actor supports tiny museum seeking to re-tell Glencoe Massacre

Martin O'Neill has returned to Celtic as caretaker manager following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

O'Neill addresses shock Celtic return and call that left him stunned

Irish writer and director Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport by armed police officers after an allegation of a hate crime, but the Metropolitan Police later apologised (Picture: Justin Tallis)

Why are Police Scotland still recording non-crime hate incidents? Murdo Fraser

Estates and rural land businesses are playing their part in Scotland's renewable energy boom (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Scottish estates fear doom loop of laws that punish economic ambition Benny Higgins

Workers laboured seven days a week to build City Park, the main venue for the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil (Picture: Pablo Porciuncula)

Why COP30 climate summit should be renamed the Hypocrisy Olympics Brian Monteith

Prince Andrew is facing calls for his eviction from the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park (Picture: Aaron Chown/pool)

Prince Andrew can be a priggish fool but there's no evidence of crime Tom Wood

Highlights

Kenny Dalglish celebrates after scoring against Chelsea at Stanford Bridge on 3 May 1986 - the goal that gave Liverpool the 1985/86 Division One Championship

Film reviews: Kenny Dalglish | Bugonia | Relay | Shelby Oaks
Asif Kapadia’s compelling Kenny Dalglish biopic transcends its subject’s sport of choice, writes Alistair Harkness

Dune owner Lewis Gill, 36, outside his new bakery, set to open this weekend in South Queensferry in the shadow of the Forth bridges.

Bakery owner asks for help after council ‘screwed over’ expansion plan

Guest Lounge The Dipping Lugger

Inside the award-winning Scottish restaurant with stunning views

The 2025 Dramathon finishing line

I ran a whisky-fuelled 10k on one of Scotland's most beautiful routes

How the new Caley bar will look

'Iconic' Scottish bar transformed into music-focused lounge

Marti Pellow is celebrating 40 years at the top with his current tour, featuring the hits of Wet Wet Wet.

'Everything stems from that tenement block': Marti Pellow Glasgow gig

Tai Shani's The Spell at Jupiter Artland

Art reviews: Tai Shani | Georg Wilson | Florence Peake

The Good Food Guide editor sharing memories of 'exciting' decade

Nathan Evans & Saint Phnx, Glasgow review: 'brothers in song'

Arts news

Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation as Prime Minister of New Zealand (Picture: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)

Former NZ leader to speak at Scottish cinema during family holiday

Jacinta Ardern was leader of New Zealand from 2017 to 2023

Watch: Inside school's transformation into national music centre

The National Centre for Music will be created on the former site of the Royal High School

Sir Ian McKellen (left) and Graham Norton (right)

Sir Ian McKellen to star at Scottish 'celebration of queer culture'

The new festival will take place in January and will feature acting great Sir Ian McKellen, as well as BBC host Graham Norton

Cumming: 'It would be fun to see other side in Celebrity Traitors'Jane Bradley

Jane Bradley

Major Fringe venue unveils deficit as costs spiral

The Pleasance’s most recent accounts show a deficit for last year

The breakout artist of award claimed by Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini

Glaswegian singer-songwriter claims prestigious prize

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Sam Heughan at a bothy at the newly rebranded Galloway distillery

Outlander star Sam Heughan opens Galloway distillery

I went along to Pluscarden Abbey for a spiritual retreat.

A day living with monks at Scotland's functioning medieval monastery

Claxton's general manager Martin Burrnett, Scotsman food and drink editor Rosalind Erskine and Claxton's director Tom Roskams

The Scotsman Whisky Club: First virtual tasting a sell-out success

Caroline Lamb, chief executive of NHS Scotland and director-general health and social care, and Health Secretary Neil Gray at the launch of The Scotsman Health Awards 2025, which will be held in the O2 Academy in Edinburgh in November.

Nominations open for Scotland's Health Awards 2025

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Sport

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill gave his assessment on Brendan Rodgers' departure and legacy.

O'Neill defends Rodgers' Celtic legacy despite Desmond fall-out

Interim boss admits to sadness over breakdown in relationship

'Knock them off' - new Scotland coach targets All Blacks and Argentina

Upbeat about fitness of Zander Fagerson, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe

A number of changes are set to be made to the Old Course at St Andrews this winter ahead of the 2027 Open Championship

Changes to Old Course include restoration of 'historical route'

Work ahead of 155th Open in 2027 will be first to be undertaken on fabled layout in a decade

Rodgers v Desmond clash leaves question ... when will we see you again Alan Pattullo

Alan Pattullo

McKenna's body of work could make him of Celtic interest, says O'Neill

Ipswich boss has impressed caretaker with his exploits at Portman Road

Fresh twist for Ritchie's French stint as Perpignan make big decision

Eighth successive Top 14 defeat sees club part company with head coach

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Scotsman Sessions

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James Yorkston and Nina Persson

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Kevin Lennon and Molly Innes

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Constant Vigier

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Business

Glasgow’s office space scarcity sends rents on second-hand stock spiralling

Iceland has opened a 24-hour depot gym, complete with Stairmasters and 'turkey training' bags (Photo: Iceland)

Iceland drivers ‘squatting with turkeys’ as 1,800 Christmas jobs open

Opinion

I moved to Leith, but it didn't feel official until the guests arrived Gaby Soutar

Unregulated firework use can cost lives (Picture: Adobe)

Readers' Letters: SNP lets Scotland down by going back on fireworks ban

A beaver kit is released into Glen Affric.

Key thing about beavers' return to Glen Affric is the effect on humans Scotsman comment

How Typhoon jet deal with Turkey is a major win for Scotland John Healey

Heritage and Retro

It may not be perfect, but it was made by my own fair hand.

How to carve a traditional Scottish Halloween lantern

Children running on Johnston Street, Leith, where all traffic had been banned after 4pm to create a designated playground in 1952.

Leith Heritage in Pictures: 28 photos of Leith in the 1950s and 1960s

The Black Mausoleum in Greyfriars Kirkyard. Inset is Jamie’s arm after a visit inside the Black Mausoleum in early October.

I visited eerie tomb at Greyfriars Kirkyard 'haunted' by poltergeist

Bing Crosby on the golf course at St Andrews, 1950.

Scotland in 1950: Here are 13 pictures of Scottish life 75 years ago

The Royal Procession travels up Edinburgh's Mound in June 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation visit.

Scotland in 1953: Here are 26 fascinating photos from 72 years ago

Katerina Brown, the chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland, is back at work following her suspension. PIC: HES.

Suspended Historic Environment Scotland chief back at work

Historic 109-year-old Scottish marina bought by one of Scotland’s richest men

Arts and Culture

Kenny Dalglish celebrates after scoring against Chelsea at Stanford Bridge on 3 May 1986 - the goal that gave Liverpool the 1985/86 Division One Championship

Film reviews: Kenny Dalglish | Bugonia | Relay | Shelby Oaks

The statue of Robert Fergusson outside his resting place at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh

Poetry: Responses to Robert Fergusson | Karen Solie | Vicki Husband

Marti Pellow is celebrating 40 years at the top with his current tour, featuring the hits of Wet Wet Wet.

'Everything stems from that tenement block': Marti Pellow Glasgow gig

November sees three promising Scottish authors release their second novels

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

Tai Shani's The Spell at Jupiter Artland

Art reviews: Tai Shani | Georg Wilson | Florence Peake

Theatre reviews: Arlington | A Piano Full of Feathers

RSNO & Paul Philbert, Edinburgh review: 'a missed opportunity'

Education

Edinburgh College Granton Campus

Scotland’s Colleges: Why must act now as future workforce is at stake

This is not a plea for more money; it is a call for smarter investment

Audrey Cumberford

Independent think tank Enlighten has published a paper proposing changes to the current school year in Scotland

Shorter summer break 'could ease school fatigue for pupils and staff'

St Andrews Orthodox Church School welcomed its first pupils last month

Scotland's first Orthodox Christian primary school opens in Edinburgh

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news Abbey Maclure

Abbey Maclure

Hay's Way

Inverie, the main settlement on the Knoydart peninsula.

Dynamic community seeing population near double awarded for resilience

Alice with her father, Robert, and her son, Henry

Island's first female Jarl hands over role after making history

Nuclear power generated at Dounreay has helped keep the lights on and provided jobs for local people (Picture: Chris Bacon)

Waste particle found at Dounreay measures highest radioactive level

Health

Why this wearable gadget might be the best gift you can give someone you love this Christmas

This gadget might be the best gift you can give this year

Sore throats, fatigue and congestion are common symptoms with the latest Covid variants this autumn.

Manuka honey for Covid sore throats? What the NHS actually says

Wood burners are a popular addition in homes across the UK.

Warning as log burners found to have potentially 'serious health' risk

WeightWatchers launches new menopause programme to help support weight loss and manage symptoms

This is how WeightWatchers can help you through the menopause

Flu is on the rise, with cases among school-aged children driving the early start to the season.

Parents warned to get children vaccinated as flu cases spread

Most Scots think the NHS needs reform

Poll: More than nine in ten Scots say NHS needs reform

The Scottish Government has halted plans for a National Care Service

Exclusive Care service board dubbed 'SNP talking shop' as meeting spend revealed

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Sport Opinion

Danny Rohl has been appointed on a two-and-a-half year deal at Rangers.

Rohl thrown into Rangers furnace with no time to take heat off chiefs
Treacherous journey to land head coach arrives at young German with much to prove
Mark Atkinson

Rangers failed in their attempts to bring Steven Gerrard back to Ibrox.

Analysis Rangers' embattled board now behind eight ball after Gerrard saga

Gregor Townsend's job share between Scotland and Red Bull has been criticised.

Townsend tackles critics: will job-share clip wings or make Scots fly? Mark Atkinson

The Scotland team line up ahead of their match against Greece.

Scotland have to seize this World Cup moment - this is 'easy' route Alan Pattullo

Obituaries

Eleanor Morris was deeply committed to good design

Obituary: Eleanor Morris, pioneering feminist, town planner and academic

Brian Gorman enhanced ESU Scotland’s international network

Obituary: Brian Gorman, former director of the English-Speaking Union Scotland

Rugby Union

Will Hurd has been called into the Scotland squad.

Scotland add Hurd for November Tests to reinforce problem position

Sean Everitt's Edinburgh side lost again on the road.

Edinburgh Rugby's away pain intensifies after another sore defeat

Jamie Ritchie was recently elevated to captain of Perpignan.

Scotland exile Ritchie will benefit away from volatility

Gregor Brown powers through the Bulls defence during Glasgow Warriors' URC win.

Scotland star's rapid progress goes on - what position is best for him

Finn Russell shakes hands with Jack Bates after Bath's win over Bristol.

Mixed Bath bag for Russell as he signs off unscathed for Scotland duty

Warriors' Alex Craig (L) celebrates as Nathan McBeth (R) scores a second-half try.

Glasgow Warriors grab top spot in URC with victory over Bulls

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham will miss Edinburgh's match against Cardiff.

Graham and Van der Merwe out of Edinburgh game as Scotland Tests loom

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu scores a first half try.

'Heartwarming' - Franco Smith verdict as Glasgow Warriors tame Bulls

GHA won last season's Scottish Cup final, beating Glasgow Academicals at Murrayfield.

Scottish Cup redrawn as Borders club withdraw en masse

Cars

Our automotive expert has been trying out some new tech from Wolfbox

Wolfbox automotive tech: are its jump packs and air dusters worth it?

Jamie Saunders had a rotten day turned around in spectacular style thanks to his spot the ball skills

Builder’s bad day turns to joy as he wins £30,000 classic BMW

Vantrue's N5S is part of a new breed of four-channel dashcams

Vantrue N5S review: the four-camera dashcam that sees everything

The S1 Ultra has a 3-inch viewing screen

Dashcam films the front, back and gets you moving, literally

Lexus RX450h+ review: the SUV that quietly outclasses the Germans

Adan Waheed has always loved Porsches - and now he owns one

Birmingham student wins £70k Porsche for just 7p

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