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‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

Finance secretary Kate Forbes (left), ex-minister Ash Regan (centre), and health secretary Humza Yousaf (right) are seen arriving at the BBC televised leadership debate in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty images

Panic has set in within SNP, say party insiders

Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II's Scottish pallbearers honoured in special list

Ryanair is to increase its Edinburgh routes to 69 this summer. Picture: Neil Hanna

Future Flight: Ryanair to fly a record 90 summer routes from Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon at a launch ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox in 2017 (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

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Edinburgh Sheriff Court

No court-ordered drug treatments handed down for nearly a year

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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, DC. The hearing was a rare opportunity for lawmakers to question the leader of the short-form social media video app about the company's relationship with its Chinese owner, ByteDance, and how they handle users' sensitive personal data.

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Emun Elliot, Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Cooper in The Gold.

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The BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models. Picture: PA

Why the BBC's U-turn on BBC Singers may not be a true reprieve

Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Opinion

The Policy Planning Staff in the US, whose first job was designing the Marshall Plan, is staffed by a mix of civil servants and outside experts (Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

US model could help improve governance of Scotland – Stewart McDonald

Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon are political opponents with much in common (Picture: Duncan McGlynn/AFP via Getty Images)

Fading of Sturgeon and Johnson's political careers may signal end of populism

Nicola Sturgeon could have achieved much more during her time as First Minister (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Nicola Sturgeon is highly talented but she was a failure as First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon celebrates her re-election as MSP for Glasgow Southside in May 2021 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Under Sturgeon, Scotland could have been among happiest nations – Joyce McMillan

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The carriages have been restored to how they looked in the 1950s. Picture: Nemesis Rail

Historic rail observation car returns to Highlands after 55 years

Some of Scotland's longest lochs.

The 10 longest Scottish lochs - from Loch Awe to Loch Morar

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

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!)

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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)

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)

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

Homes

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Property: Stunning one-bed ground-floor flat invites move to Morningside

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Property: Distinctive Portobello dwelling sure to throw viewers a curve

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New builds: Loch lovers sure to be seduced by Shoreside

Obituaries

Allan McGraw at Greenock Morton ground Cappielow, where a stand is now named after him (Picture: Donald MacLeod)

Obituaries: Allan McGraw, Scottish footballer who was Britain's top goalscorer

Douglas Hill, Company Secretary of Scotsman Publications in his office in January 1979

Obituaries: Douglas Hill, former company secretary of Scotsman Publications

Cars

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Major change sees councils scrap pay and display parking meters

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New Ford Capri: iconic name to return as electric crossover

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

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

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Lego Icons launches Classic Land Rover Defender adventure set

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

Rugby Union

Duhan van der Merwe scored three of the best tries of the Six Nations but was also accountable for three tries conceded by Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Six Nations: Scotland were sublime in attack but Ireland showed defence wins

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

Jamie Dobie aiming to keep returning Scotland stars out of Glasgow side

Dave Cherry was back in Edinburgh training this week after a frustrating Six Nations with Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dave Cherry on a ‘mentally challenging’ Six Nations and changes at Edinburgh

Scotland debutant Francesca McGhie in action for Watsonians.

Scotland team to play England in Women's Six Nations opener named

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

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

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

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

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

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