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The driver's cab and front section of the High Speed Train in the Carmont crash is in the bottom right of the picture, partially concealed by undergrowth. (Photo by John Devlin)

Stonehaven train crash deaths 'might realistically' have been avoided
Overwhelmed drain that washed debris onto the track was not built according to design

Whitelees windfarm near Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire

SNP putting 'thousands of jobs at risk' with onshore wind uncertainty

Donald Trump points to a stack of his trademark red baseball caps bearing the slogan, 'Trump was right about everything!' at a pre-election rally in Texas. Many voters appear to disagree. Picture: Kent Nishimura

The encouraging reasons why America finally turned on Donald Trump Henry McLeish

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The Scottish Government’s public sector reform plans ‘will not alleviate delayed discharge’, social workers have said

Social work: 'Public service reform will not ease delayed discharge'

Opposition politicians called the latest statistics ‘atrocious’

Emergency departments at risk of collapse, SNP ministers warned

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It's the way he tells them? Donald Trump's style of humour is being turned against him. Picture: Kent Nishimura

Five new reasons to laugh at Trump (and why that matters in Scotland) Ian Johnston

A painting by William John Huggins depicting the capture of the Spanish slave vessel Dolores by HM brig Ferret in 1816. Picture: Print Collector

Slavery reparations? Why UK has paid its dues in blood and treasure Murdo Fraser

Chancellor John Healey holds out the famous red Budget Box in Downing Street, ahead of revealing its contents to the Commons. Picture: Henry Nicholls

SNP's reaction to Budget just exposed how foolish they really are Jackie Baillie

Hospital emergency departments should be nowhere near the point of 'collapse'. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why SNP should be terrified by NHS's latest 'normalised horror story' Scotsman comment

Brian Grigor plating up pies

I had dinner at the only Edinburgh fine-dining restaurant where nobody leaves hungry

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Huw Jones or Rory Hutchinson - the battle for the Scotland 13 jersey

Scotland predicted XV to face All Blacks with big calls in the backs

Gregor Townsend has some crucial decisions to make for their first Test of the November Nations Cham...

Scotland lay out McTominay plans as Pocognoli awaits first meeting

Pocognoli glad to welcome key midfielder back into squad

Sebastien Pocognoli has named his latest Scotland squad for the final Nations League double-header against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

Scotland report card has stark message as Euros warning issued

Head coach himself admits that improvement is required in upcoming international window

Why a Scottish footballing world-first should inspire us all Scotsman comment

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Where Scotland can hurt New Zealand - but I still fear a familiar loss

Scotland must produce a front-five performance close to the one that rocked South Africa

Scotland coach provides update on key duo ahead of All Blacks clash

Edinburgh winger and Glasgow Warriors back row ‘good to go’ after injury concerns.

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Behind the scenes at the All Scotland Irish Dance Championships

Meet Scotland's youngest lighthouse keeper in her 'whole new world'

A Daily Mile runner races across the Old Course.

WATCH: Hundreds of children take part in Daily Mile at Home of Golf

Food and drink

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The Scottish family cheesemakers celebrating their 20th birthday

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8 Scottish pubs named among the best in Britain

Isle of Harris Whisky - The Hearach Oloroso Cask Matured

The best whiskies for bonfire night - including fruity island dram

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I ate at Edinburgh fine-dining restaurant where nobody leaves hungry

Chef Michael Smith of Loch Bay on Skye will start his new role in November.

Chef of Michelin-starred Scottish island restaurant joins hotel chain

Business

Sandy Begbie to step down after six years leading Scottish Financial Enterprise

AI-generated application forms are increasingly common, says Euan Cameron

How can employers find young staff with potential?

Edinburgh firm’s £2.2m boost to create disposable cardboard inhaler

Popular Edinburgh food hall eyes ‘exciting calendar of events’ as sales top £11m

Housing brand enters Scottish market with 270 family homes in four locations

It is being reported that a new food deal with the EU has been signed.

New EU deal to remove Brexit red tape on food exports

Arts news

The Citizens Theatre was closed for seven years.

Scots theatre named Great British Theatre of the Year after renovation

The Citz was closed for seven years from 2018

National Galleries of Scotland to loan artworks to China

The board of NGS is understood to have signed off an agreement with China

A historically important and unique David Ramsay watch made for King James VI of Scotland, is to go under the hammer.

'Extraordinary' watch made for King James VI to go under hammer

The watch is one of three surviving examples commissioned at the same time

Arts diary: The Oscars of Folk and Perth Theatre's resident ghost Jane Bradley

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Outlander to be honoured for 'outstanding' contribution to television

The show ended this year after eight seasons

Investing in soft power is 'a lot cheaper than the alternative'

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Heritage and Retro

Every iconic cover from John Lewis' Christmas adverts, ranked

Looking down onto the sales floor from the top balcony at Jenners in August 1962.

Jenners in its Heyday: 32 pics of the store in the 50s and 60s

A silver and gilt watch made by David Ramsay for King James VI of Scotland, circa 1613, is to be auctioned with an estimate of £250,000-350,000

17thC Dom Joly's reaction to James VI's new watch not hard to imagine Scotsman comment

Gordonstoun teacher Dan McLean at an excavation site where the remains of what is thought to be a medieval Viking church about 1,000 years old was discovered

30 Scottish surnames with Viking roots

Michael Haughian, Hoseason Gardens, Clermiston Edinburgh, dressed up in cardboard boxes as a Dalek to go guising.

Halloween Heritage Scotland: 21 photos of Scots celebrating Halloween

This traditional pub is apparently so haunted that its website has a section dedicated to its numerous ghosts including the accounts of those who have encountered them. A family of 18th century crofters is said to haunt the building - they froze to death after being thrown off the site. A little girl in a pink dress has been spotted as well as a man whose family was slaughtered by a Highland chieftain.

The 10 most haunted pubs in Scotland - including ‘fantastic’ bar

John Ross remains revered for his role as a Cherokee leader. Picture: Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre

Exclusive Home of revered Highlander Cherokee chief at centre of legal battle

Arts and Culture

Molly Geddes as Cinderella

Scottish theatre promising 'visual surprises' in new-look Cinderella

Mairi Kidd

The Second-Best Whore in Town by Mairi Kidd review

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From L to R: Steve Buscemi, Sam Rockwell, and John Malkovich in Wild Horse Nine

Wild Horse Nine review: 'Malkovich and Rockwell are a joy to watch'

Erased Slogans by Kiri Dalena

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La Bola Negra review: 'flashy technique and bloated plotting'

Tom McCarthy

The Rhyl Poster by Tom McCarthy review: 'the work of a radical genius'

Education

Truancy has been rising in Scotland schools since the pandemic

Police called to schools 'every single day' to deal with phone threats

Smartphones are being used for round-the-clock bullying, MSPs were told

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Free school bag 'gimmick' to cost £2.7m

Edinburgh College, Sighthill campus

Edinburgh and Forth Valley colleges to look at collaborating

Colleges 'will need £2.5bn to maintain campuses suitable for teaching'Catriona Stewart

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Lochranza on the Isle of Arran

20,000 households asked about what life is like living on an island

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag/male backlit against hillside, Alladale Wilderness Reserve ,Scotland

Venison added to Scottish west coast peninsula primary school menu

Inver dam on the Isle of Jura in the Hebrides

Hydro sector warns £10bn investment 'at risk' in 13-year rates clash

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90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland Scotsman comment

Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

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