Aerial view of the devastation cause by an explosion on Kincaidston Drive Ayr, Scotland. October 19, 2021.

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Crime

School pupils to continue to wear face coverings after October holidays
Health

Fury as Scotland misses out on UK Government backing for carbon capture facility
Politics

Covid Scotland: A&E waiting times worsen as hospital sets new record low
Health

John Kerry says COP26 is world's "last, best hope".
Environment

Major incident following explosion at Ayrshire home with four hospitalised
News

Blunder sees dozens given only half of their third Covid vaccine
Coronavirus

Kevin McKidd: Poster snub ‘tainted’ Trainspotting for me for years
What's On

Giant whale sculpture arrives in Dundee after sea voyage
Heritage

Ring of steel won't eradicate threats to MPs
Politics

Edinburgh tops list of cities outside London for most high-growth businesses
Business

The Scotsman Bulletin 19 October 2021

Video

Opinion

Scotland needs a plan to help the NHS this winter – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Why online planning consultations are a good idea – Alastair Stewart
Columnists

Brexit fears started hitting UK trade as early as 2015 – new research
Columnists

How Scotland can play a key part in saving the world – Lang Banks
Columnists

National
Insight: The social and economic realities of Scotland's Christmas 2021

Opinion
Scotland on Sunday: The Full English - Episode 11

Heritage
Black History Month: Unearthing Scotland's complicated past

Opinion
The book that most inspired me to write was a library book - Craig Russell

Sport

The best and worst of Aberdeen chief Cormack's appearance on BBC
International

South Africa reveal squad for Scotland - but one legend misses out
Rugby Union

Rumour Mill: Fear over Rangers exodus
Rangers

Why McGregor's solo midfield slot shouldn't leave gaps in Celtic side
Celtic

Hearts embracing brush with Hollywood
Hearts

McDonald's analogy from Postecoglou on meaty topic of Celtic playing two holders
Celtic

James McCarthy's Celtic squad absence explained by Ange Postecglou
Celtic

Aberdeen chairman defends Glass and insists 'no intention' of early change'
International

Charlie Nicholas reveals the identity of Rangers' main title challengers
Rangers

Coronavirus explained

When will US borders open to UK travellers?
National

Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?
Coronavirus

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland
Coronavirus

Politics

Tory MP's murder will not stop politicians from meeting public – Angus Robertson
Columnists

Green lairds need to realise their responsibilities to locals – Hamish Trench
Columnists

NHS's Covid heroes shouldn't have to worry about deportation – Christine Jardine
Columnists

Justice system needs new philosophy with focus on prevention – Karyn McCluskey
Columnists

Southend will become a city following death of Sir David Amess
Politics

Downing Street denies Boris Johnson broke lockdown rules over Christmas
Politics

MP Joanna Cherry 'barricaded herself in library' over threats
Politics

The Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions #289: Bemz featuring ID
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The Scotsman Sessions #288: Andrew J Brooks
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The Scotsman Sessions #287: Simon Thacker
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The Scotsman Sessions #286: Des Dillon
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The Scotsman Sessions #285: Blue Violet
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The Scotsman Sessions #284: Foy Vance with Seán Óg Graham
What's On

The Scotsman Sessions #283: Tommy Smith
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Opinion: Why VAR deserves a place in Scottish football
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Sport on the Sofa: Scotland re-writing Billy Connolly jokes?
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Homes

What is a heat pump? How they work and how much they cost
Homes and Gardens

Sixteen years - the waiting time for an East Lothian Allotment
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How new homes planned for £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project will look
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Heritage and Retro

Leading historian speaks out over rewriting of 'harmful' colonial language
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Scotland launches new national trail to showcase world-class sites
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Museum to bring Bonnie Prince Charlie and his exiled family to Highlands
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Young Scotsman readers can win the chance to quiz Boris Johnson
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The great tapestry of the Highlands and Islands to be stitched across the north
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Rebirth of Royal High School site should be an inspiration – Brian Ferguson
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Story of 'no ordinary township' emerges as history of Highland glen uncovered
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Obituaries

Obituaries: Roger Michell, director who had his biggest hit with Notting Hill
People

Scotsman Obituaries: Bill Hutchison, Scottish bank manager and golfer
People

Cars

Google Maps introduces new eco-friendly routing option
Cars

Government to bypass Commons approval to speed up HGV licence changes
Cars

Calls for tax cut as petrol prices hit 9-year high
Cars

Suzuki Swace review: hybrid approach pays off for this family estate
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Land Rover Defender 90 review: shorter off-roader packs in personality
Cars

Volvo XC40 Recharge review: Leading Swedish firm’s drive to go green
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Future Scotland

Scots universities bid to fast-track NHS innovation projects
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Glasgow’s biggest concert venue pledges to go greener as it gets a new name
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High fishin': how fish offcuts could make green nylon for clothes
Environment

Bright outlook for 'traveltech' sector as investment holds up during pandemic
Business

Scots start-ups offered free training on how to grow export sales
Business

Glasgow conference pushes button on fintech growth agenda
Business

Rugby Union

Sport on the Sofa: What to watch including Rangers, T20, URC, Inter and Man Utd
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Bennett on his Scotland recall and why he’s a better all-round player now
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'Leinster will punish us' - Wilson admits Warriors must improve on Zebre showing
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Ayrshire Bulls crowned Super6 champions after surviving late Knights onslaught
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Super6 final: Premiership flashbacks as Knights and Bulls compete for title
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Zebre 6 Glasgow 17: Job done but Fraser Brown injury causes concern for Scotland
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Edinburgh lose two stand-offs but hold on amid late drama
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Vellacott urged to keep the faith after being left out of Scotland squad
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Surprising Scots calls - an Edinburgh player has good reason to be aggrieved
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Douglas Henshall talks Shetland, crime and a night with Harry Dean Stanton
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