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Scotland records £12.6bn gap between public services spending and taxes, according to GERS figures

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Tom Gilzean with Amy Russell and Illie Snape while fundraising for Edinburgh Sick Kids

Edinburgh charity hero Tom Gilzean taken to hospital after York Place tram tracks fall

People

The ferry would sail from Rosyth. Picture: TSPL

Plans for ferries to run from Scotland to Holland in 'advanced stage'

Transport

Nessie.

Scientist says 'one theory' about the Loch Ness monster is plausible

Lifestyle 1

Finance secretary Derek Mackay will speak to the media about the 2019 GERS report today

GERS report 2019 LIVE: All the political reaction from today’s publication

Politics 25

The clean up begins following the incident

Edinburgh trams terminated early after 'elderly man falls from wheelchair' on to tram tracks

Transport 1

Lucas Dobson. Picture: Contributed/PA

Body found in search for missing schoolboy Lucas Dobson who fell into river on fishing trip

News

The man was found on Rankin Crescent, in the Greengairs area of Airdrie. Picture: Google Maps

Murder inquiry launched after Scots man abducted and dumped on road

Crime 1

The annual GERS report examines Scotland's finances

GERS figures: What are they and why are they controversial?

Politics 19

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Wholesale changes as Scotland announce team to face France in World Cup warm-up

Rugby Union

All the latest from the SPFL. Picture: SNS

Scottish Football LIVE: Celtic sign striker on 3-year deal, Rangers near £7m-rated star, Lazio up Aberdeen ace interest, could Steven Gerrard's cousin head to Ibrox? midfielder could have Hearts role

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Massive news for Rangers fans on signing front, two clubs battle for Celtic outcast, Aberdeen react to Lazio rumour, ex-Celtic ace hits back at Gerrard, future of Hearts midfielder revealed - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

Scotland defence expert Matt Taylor, right, with head coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Defence coach Matt Taylor takes the blame but vows Scotland will ‘front up’ in France rematch

Rugby Union

Josh McPake playing for Rangers Colts against Berwick in the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Rangers kid Josh McPake can be key for Dundee, says Kevin Thomson

Football 1

Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor says some players have played their way out of contention. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS/SRU

Scotland players took themselves out of World Cup contention, says Matt Taylor

Scotland

Gregor Townsend demands ‘big improvements’ as Scotland caught cold again
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Bloodied flanker Jamie Ritchie is put under pressure by Charles Ollivon as Scotland slumped to defeat by France in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match. Picture: Pascal Guyot/AFP

Gregor Townsend demands ‘big improvements’ as Scotland caught cold again

Scotland 9

Rangers v Midtjylland

How the Rangers players rated in Europa League win over Midtjylland

Rangers

Scott Bain in action for Celtic against Cluj

Eight goalkeepers Celtic could look to sign as back-up during Scott Bain's injury

Celtic

Callum McGregor vies for the ball with CFR Cluj's Ciprian Deac

Callum McGregor’s deployment as makeshift left-back shows up Celtic’s failings in recruitment

Celtic 9

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Finance Secretary Derek Mackay announced the Ferguson's yard would be nationalised last week. Picture: John Devlin

SNP stunts will not secure Scottish shipbuilding future - Murdo Fraser

Columnists 5

Leader comment: Are Scotland’s high streets in terminal decline?

Columnists 3

The Summer Sessions in Princes Street Gardens.

It’s selfish and elitist to object to Summer Sessions concerts – Geoff Ellis

Columnists 1

Scotland’s slave trade ties are writ large in story of Hairstons

Columnists

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Dance, Physical Theatre & Circus Review: Ockham’s Razor: This Time St Stephen’s Theatre (Venue 166), Edinburgh

Edinburgh Festivals

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Bizarre bike made of plane parts leaves police in a flap

Bizarre bike made of plane parts leaves police in a flap

Car News

Morrisons and Sainsbury’s join Tesco in cutting up to 10p a litre off fuel

Morrisons and Sainsbury’s join Tesco in cutting up to 10p a litre off fuel

Fuel Prices

Nissan Qashqai review - leader of the pack has catching up to do

Nissan Qashqai review - leader of the pack has catching up to do

Nissan

New car discounts - the brands offering savings of up to £10,000

New car discounts - the brands offering savings of up to £10,000

Car News

Food and Drink More Food and Drink >>

Popular hotel unveils Edinburgh’s largest fish supper

Food and drink

Fish and chips

The best places in Scotland to get a fish supper by the sea

Lifestyle

Distillery manager Alistair Longwell draws some whisky from a cask.

Ardmore: A look behind the scenes at this exciting closed door whisky distillery

Lifestyle

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Edinburgh's Miller Homes builds UK footprint as earnings rise

Business

Phill Maurer is the managing director for Bilfinger UK. Picture: Contributed

Bilfinger UK doubles up in Scotland with Ineos contracts

Business

Mocean has secured 3.3m from Wave Energy Scotland (WES) to develop and build a scale prototype of its Blue Horizon wave machine. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh University tech powers Scottish wave energy project

Business

Financial technology, or fintech, is a fast growing area as more and more people conduct their financial affairs online. Picture: Contributed

Global fintech deal activity hits a high

Business

Souter is the co-founder of Perth transport giant Stagecoach. Picture: Robert Perry.

Sir Brian Souter sells New Zealand bus interests

Business

In the ten years to 2017, Edinburghs population has risen by 12.5 per cent. Picture: Contributed

Over-tourism and population growth threaten Edinburgh's office market

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Edinburgh's Miller Homes builds UK footprint as earnings rise

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Heritage More Heritage >>

Portobello Beach

Scottish summers of yesteryear celebrated in new exhibition at top Edinburgh hotel

Heritage

National Trust for Scotland

10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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King of Scotland Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329). Picture: Getty

In the footsteps of Kings: app brings Fife history to life

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