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The inquiry is looking into ventilation issues at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People at Little France. Picture: Scott Louden

'Ambiguity' surrounding ventilation standards in Sick Kids hospital contract

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie arrive for the Warner Brothers Pictures red carpet photocall of "Barbie" during CinemaCon 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 25, 2023. (Photo by BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)

Barbie is the blockbuster film of summer 2023 - Gaby Soutar

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater has been heading the decision on bracken herbicide permission (pic: Jane Barlow/PA)

'It could cost lives': Farmers reach tipping point over herbicide decision

Michaela, Julia, Lucy and Ashlie in front of the Moulin Rouge Pic: ©Philippe Wojazer - Moulin Rouge

The four Scottish Moulin Rouge dancers on being part of the Paris show

Cris Peploe and Martha Haskins pose with a large-scale version of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme cover in Anchor Close in the city's Old Town. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festival Fringe chief insists ‘recovering’ event does not have to get bigger

Five actors touted to play James Bond 007 in the future including James Norton

Cris Peploe, Claudia Cawthorne and Martha Haskins pose with a large-scale version of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme cover in the Old Town. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Plenty room for optimism as Fringe reaches a crossroads - Brian Ferguson

The deposit return scheme has been delayed until 2025. Image: Press Association.

Businesses call for compensation over deposit return scheme

People take photos of the sun as smoke from the wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York City. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

‘The show must not go on’: Broadway shows cancelled due to wildfires in Canada

The Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival is due to return to the Cardross Estate, near Stirling, in July. Picture: Ryan Buchanan

Union issues warning to 'avoid' controversial Scottish music festival

Humza Yousaf faces first minister's questions

FMQs: Recap with The Scotsman's politics team

Opinion

Oil support vessels in Aberdeen Harbour from onboard a Northlink Ferry

Plans to shut down oil and gas 'akin to economic genocide'

The full state pension is now just £10,600

Case for significantly raising the state pension is compelling - Euan McColm

Willoughby returned to the This Morning sofa this week

Phillip Schofield affair was a sad, pointless distraction from a world in crisis

UK Labour says it will block new licences for developing oil and gas in the North Sea if it wins the next general election. Image: PA.

We need a softer landing on North Sea drilling not a hard stop - GMB

Passions

Cleaning your windows as normal and then let the Karcher do the rest

The gadget you never knew you needed has clearly made life better

In the mosh pit

‘It’s a release. A chance to scream, sing, shout, jump, push, pogo’

Pamela Moffat and Chilli

From first rescue dog Sam, my life has been enriched immeasurably by dogs

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Raeburn's Edinburgh at the Georgian House features probably his most revered work - his portrait of his Mrs James Gregory - or Isobella Macleod . The artist is pictured right.

Raeburn's Edinburgh and a long gaze into the city that made an artist

Linlithgow Palace has been closed since early last year after issues were detected with the safety of masonry at former pleasure palace of the Stuart monarchs. It will now re-open to the public on Saturday. PIC: HES.

Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace opens after climate change and vandalism woes

Edinburgh has been staging a Hogmanay festival since 1993. Picture: Chris Watt

New organisers set to win control of Christmas and Hogmanay festivals till 2030

The Bulldog reached 205mph in a test drive by top racing driver Darren Turner

How vintage Aston Martin finally hit its 200mph goal in Scotland 40 years later

Featured video

Sergey Jakovsky of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre PIC: John Devlin

Video report: Behind the scenes at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

LT Leif

The Scotsman Sessions #352: LT Leif

Scotland's first black superhero

Sport

David Moyes celebrates after West Ham clinch a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina to win the UEFA Europa Conference League in Prague. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

David Moyes leads West Ham to European glory amid Celtic manager links

Steven Naismith has been appointed Hearts manager but will serve under the title of technical director. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts appoint Steven Naismith but he will not be given head coach title

Defending champion Rory McIlroy speaks to the media ahead of the RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto. Picture: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images.

World No 3 felt like 'sacrificial lamb' after 'hypocritical' move undermined him

Kieran McKenna is reportedly being considered for the Celtic job. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Celtic next manager: 2 surprise names linked, ex-Manchester United coach

Scotland scrum-half Ben White could be set for a move to Edinburgh or Glasgow. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scottish Rugby 'interested' in Ben White as London Irish file for administration

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has come under fire from some of his members following the announcement of a merger with LIV Golf. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

PGA Tour/LIV merger has moral issues and golf may still be big loser

SFA vice president Les Gray, president Mike Mulraney and chief executive officer Ian Maxwell following the association's agm at Hampden yesterday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA chief makes Celtic and Rangers point over Conference League collapse

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Matt O'Riley are attracting transfer interest. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Scottish transfers: 4th Rangers signing near, Celtic duo wanted

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has no fears over Celtic making an approach for Scotland manager Steve Clarke. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke to Celtic given short shrift after SFA contract 'masterstroke'

Politics

Humza Yousaf and Fergus Ewing.

Humza Yousaf labelled 'weak' for failing to discipline serial rebel Fergus Ewing

Scotland's DRS would save 160,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually in its proposed form, but would lose more than a quarter of these emissions savings if glass is removed from the scheme, according to figures from Zero Waste Scotland. Picture: Warren Media

Would the deposit return recycling scheme slash greenhouse gas emissions?

Members of the Scottish Family Party protest alongside supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill.

Gender critical event would have 'peddled misinformation'

Florida governor Ron DeSantis

Could Ron DeSantis be more dangerous than Donald Trump? Henry McLeish

Projects like Berwick Bank Wind Farm are powering a green revolution - Pic: Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm Ltd

Why is Scotland missing out its windfarm bounty?

Tram line work on the Newhaven extension in 2020 - but it was much less disruptive than the original scheme. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh made trams a dirty word but it's time to change that – Alastair Dalton

The Scottish Retail Consortium has raised concerns about a projected rise in business rates

Retail chiefs raise concerns about projected rise in business rates

Heritage and Retro

Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2020) | © Ubisoft Montreal / Ubisoft

Here are 5 video games set in Scotland starting with Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Here are the 10 best Scottish seaside towns to visit in 2023, according to our readers.

Here are the 10 best seaside towns in Scotland

D-Day falls on 6 June - Credit: Adobe

D-Day 2023: what were the Normandy Landings, when were they?

This natural sea cave is situated one mile to the East of Durness village which lies in Sutherland in the Highlands. It is thought the name “smoo” comes from the Norse word “smjugg” which refers to a hole or hiding place. In Scottish mythology, the devil himself was said to hide in the cave before one fateful encounter with the Wizard of Reay (Donald Mackay) who outfoxed him. According to Smoo Cave tours the site “is fully accessible 365 days a year public access with a walkway into the waterfall chamber, free of charge.”

Scotland's Legendary Caves: 17 Beautiful Scottish caves with curious legends

Welsh is the only Celtic language which is not considered endangered by UNESCO, even if it doesn’t have the highest number of speakers.

Explainer Welsh is the most successful Celtic language despite Wales’ size; why?

Little Colonsay: To mark the 20th anniversary of the first book in the series of 12, Cowell has written a new short story titled How To Train Your Hogfly, which will be published in the special anniversary edition of How To Train Your Dragon on June 8.

How To Train Your Dragon Scottish island inspiration revealed

Crime writer Val McDermid : Photo by David Empson/Shutterstock (8971547d)

Val McDiarmid hails 'culture for everyone, not just the few' as services cut

The Scotsman Sessions

Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-350

Lucie Hendry

The Scotsman Sessions #367: Lucie Hendry

Alec Dalglish of Skerryvore

The Scotsman Sessions #366: Alec Dalglish

Dan Willson, aka Withered Hand

The Scotsman Sessions #365: Withered Hand

Brìghde Chaimbeul

The Scotsman Sessions #364: Brìghde Chaimbeul

Rachael and Paul Swinton, aka Cloth

The Scotsman Sessions #363: Cloth

Ian Donaldson

The Scotsman Sessions #362: Ian Donaldson

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Sport Opinion

Germany's Alexander Zverev looks on as he plays against Slovakia's Alex Molcan during their men's singles match on day five of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 1, 2023. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP) (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Aidan Smith: We still don't know who's going to replace the Big Four in tennis

Hibs suffered their own 7-0 disaster against Malmo.

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Callum Paterson scores Sheffield Wednesday's fifth goal in their comeback which - sorry Man City - was the story of the week.

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Homes

Isle of Eriska Hotel & Spa

The best luxury Scottish island hotels and self-catering cottages

You maximise your chances of fruit flies not entering your home if your kitchen is clean and tidy. Start by cleaning areas where food may collect and break down e.g., fruit baskets or sink drains. Ensure that your rubbish is kept outside or in a container with a well-sealed lid. Throw your food scraps out in a compost bag as soon as possible and don’t let them sit for long at room temperature.

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Obituaries

Magi McGlynn was known as the Bard of Balquhidder

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Ray Megson in action on the field in 1992

Scotsman Obituaries: Ray Megson, lawyer, rugby player and referee

Cars

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect Active (Photo: Ford)

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect review: the little van that can

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Vauxhall Corsa updates brings new looks and improved EV range

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Government-owned EV charging network in Scotland to be scrapped

Ford Focus ST (Photo: Ford)

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Rugby Union

Finn Russell kicked 14 points as Racing 92 defeated Stade Francais 33-20 in the Top 14 quarter-finals.

Russell has HIA assessment and helps Racing 92 reach Top 14 semi-finals

Wales player Alun Wyn Jones looks on during the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and Ireland at Principality Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales.

Wales could be all the poorer for Alun Wyn Jones absence at World Cup

Finn Russell's Racing 92 will face Stade Francais in the Top 14 play-offs. (Photo by Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)

Finn Russell's Top 14 bid hinges on Paris derby

Mosese Tuipulotu, with ball in hand, in action for New South Wales Waratahs against Crusaders. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP)

Mosese Tuipulotu makes decision on his future - and it's bad news for Scotland

Scotland will play France home and away in August, with both games live on Prime Video. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

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Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has left Ulster. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

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Glasgow Warriors' Tom Jordan enjoyed a breakthrough season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

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