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  • 1‘Unacceptable’ failures risked further harm to two severely injured babies
  • 2New director appointed to lead Universities Scotland
  • 3Blackford urges against SNP attacks comparing Labour to Tories
  • 4Sturgeon and co’s Covid cover-up is a scandal of historic proportions
  • 5UK relaxes travel advice for Ukraine due to ‘determination and resilience’

    • Exclusive Scottish ministers will not oppose calls to pay gender reform court costs

    Lesley Kerr, 62, standing next to her car which was damaged by a fallen tree during Storm Isha on Sunday evening (pic: Lisa Ferguson)

    WATCH: Resident speaks of 'near miss' after tree falls and crushes car

    Ken Thomson appearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

    UK Covid Inquiry: Who is senior civil servant Ken Thomson?

    Rural demonstration goes ahead despite Humza Yousaf's cancelled visit

    Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson's handling of the Covid pandemic appears to have been equally chaotic and embarrassing (Picture: Duncan McGlynn/Getty Images)

    Sturgeon looks more vampire than saint in Covid WhatsApp scandal

    UK’s new oil licensing Bill is vital to keep the lights on and homes warm Alister Jack

    Nicola Sturgeon’s reckoning with eternal shame is coming Brian Monteith

    We must never forget that diseases like measles can be deadly Christine Jardine

    Lifestyle

    Installation view of the Journey exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers PIC: Alan Dimmick

    Art reviews: Scottish Masters of Printmaking | 20th Century Printmaking

    Red Clydeside: John MacLean Centenary Concert PIC: Kris Kesiak

    Celtic Connections review: Red Clydeside, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

    Beinn Ghlas

    Celebrating 90 years since the first Scottish ski race, the 1934 Killin Slalom

    Edgar Meyer

    Celtic Connections review: Scottish Ensemble & Edgar Meyer, Barony Hall, Glasgow

    Roddy Hart PIC: Kris Kesiak

    Celtic Connections review: Roaming Roots Revue, Barrowland, Glasgow

    John Butt PIC: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

    John Butt of the Dunedin Consort on reassessing Bach

    James McArdle and Emun Elliott star in the TV series prequel to the iconic film, Sexy Beast, available on Paramount+ now. Pic: Paramount+

    Sexy Beast is back with Scottish actors James McArdle and Emun Elliott

    Burns Night

    Scottish poet and writer of traditional Scottish folk songs Robert Burns.

    Who is Robert Burns, where was he born, and why do we celebrate him?

    Burns Night falls on January 25 and it marks the birthday of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, who died in 1796.

    9 Burns Night traditions to celebrate Scotland’s national poet

    The Selkirk Grace is often thought to have been written by Robert Burns, but it was likely in use before his time.

    What is the Selkirk Grace and why is it recited on Burns Night?

    Robert Burns' writing remains relevant.

    Robert Burns: 17 Inspirational quotes from the Scottish poet

    Scotsman Video

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    The remains of the cockpit of Clipper Maid of the Seas, Pan Am Flight 103, on Tundergarth Hill, Lockerbie, Scotland, on the night of 21 December 1988, photographed by Ian Rutherford, one of the first journalists at the scene. Picture Ian Rutherford © Ian Rutherford

    Watch 'The Lockerbie Disaster: 35 Years On' Special Documentary

    First Minister Humza Yousaf is questioned by journalists

    Scotsman Politics Show - First Minister's Questions

    Exclusive Glasgow Subway’s brand new trains: First ride as they enter service unannounced

    Jamie Williamson, owner of Alvie and Dalraddy estate at Kincraig. PIC: Contributed.
    Whose Land Is It Anyway?
    Whose Land Is It Anyway?

    Highland laird describes £25m value for his estate as a 'scam'

    The inflated value comes as land remains in demand for tree planting and carbon offsetting.

    Puzzles

    Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

    SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

    WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

    Politics

    Hydrogen is seen as a greener alternative to climate-polluting fossil fuels, with potential for use to power everything from planes, trains and automobiles to heating for homes

    Explosive: Why an empty onshore gas field should not be used to store hydrogen

    Offshore wind energy could help turn Scotland into a clean energy superpower (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

    Oil licensing law won't cut bills but will damage clean energy superpower hopes

    Nicola Sturgeon at Holyrood while still first minister. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

    WhatsApp deletion may have 'subverted' FOI principles, says commissioner

    Republican presidential candidate and Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced he would drop out of the presidential race and support Donald Trump.

    How the departure of DeSantis leaves Donald Trump's path clear

    Aerial view of terraced housing. Victoria Jones/PA Wire

    'Drastic and far-reaching' housing crisis laid bare in new Scottish study

    Protesters at a 2015 rally in Glasgow against the Trident nuclear programme carry a banner that reads 'Red Tories out' (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

    SNP should drop claim that Labour are simply 'Red Tories'

    People across Scotland could be more than £23,000 a year better off if income growth since 2010 had kept pace with previous trends, a report has found. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

    Scots £23,000 worse off because of lagging income growth, report finds

    Nicola Sturgeon faces call to appear before Holyrood over Whatsapp row

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    Sport

    Emiliano Marcondes has not featured for Bournemouth because of injury.

    Hibs make move for Marcondes as three players edge closer to exit door

    The Bournemouth midfielder has just recovered from a foot injury and would bolster attacking options
    Townsend explains how Scotland co-captaincy will work and who’ll talk to referee
    Gregor Townsend believes Scotland’s newly appointed co-captains will complement each other during th...
    Steven Naismith's Hearts team take on Dundee on Tuesday in the Premiership.

    Naismith issues updates on Fraser deal, Shankland and who plays in goal

    The Jambos are on the verge of signing the midfielder from Charlton ahead of facing Dundee
    Is Rory McIlroy more appreciated in Middle East than here in Scotland?Martin Dempster
    Martin Dempster
    Glasgow and Edinburgh discover European foes - full last 16 draws
    Warriors face a trip to London while Edinburgh welcome French opposition to the capital...
    'Now the fight is on': Gordon makes Hearts history and lays down challenge
    After returning to the team against Spartans, Gordon hopes he can keep gloves...

    Opinion

    ​Rob Aberdein is Chief Commercial Officer, Progeny (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

    My crystal ball suggests a tricky year ahead - Rob Aberdein

    C​arbon Capture Utilisation and Storage technology is progressing (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

    Collaboration will be key to a just transition - Luca Corradi

    Caroline Pringle is a Partner, Anderson Strathern (Picture: Chris Watt)

    Look after ‘life admin’ to get 2024 off to a strong start - Caroline Pringle

    Claire Campbell is a Partner at Thompsons

    It’s time for action on damp and mouldy homes - Claire Campbell

    Education

    There is increasing cost pressures on universities in Scotland - but what does this mean for places?

    How does the SNP's free university tuition policy work and can it survive?

    All you need to know about the debate on the future of higher education funding in ScotlandCalum RossCalum Ross
    Last year’s inaugural programme saw seven law graduates join the business.

    Edinburgh legal firm 'throws traditional box in the bin' with recruitment drive

    SNP's obsession with universal benefits may be doing more harm than good Paul Wilson

    Register for open day at International Baccalaureate school on Feb 29

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    Health

    Sturgeon's deleted WhatsApps are scandal on par with Downing Street parties Brian Wilson

    Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks to press outside her home in Glasgow. Picture: Wattie Cheung/Getty Images

    Information Commissioner to probe 'deeply concerning' WhatsApp message deletion

    Helen Goss, from Westhill, Aberdeenshire, with her eleven-year-old daughter Anna Hendy. Anna suffers from long covid.

    Mother of girl with long Covid hopes others will join legal action

    King Charles' openness about prostate treatment helps raise awareness Scotsman comment

    Solicitor Aamer Anwar and members of Scottish Covid Bereaved read a statement outside the UK Covid inquiry. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

    Scottish Government appeared to make 'same mistakes twice', Covid inquiry told

    Shapes class

    We experience new Les Mills fitness class Shapes

    UK Covid Inquiry: When will Nicola Sturgeon & Humza Yousaf appear?

    Scotsman Passions

    Christmas TV movies are the gift that keeps on giving Martin Gray

    Why my £18 supermarket player is the greatest hi-fi bargain in 40 years Scott Reid

    Couch to 5k is great – but only if you drop the 5k Emma McGarvie

    Enduring appeal of panto and the stars who make theatre simply magical Allan Crow

    Heritage and Retro

    A proposed paintings studio at The Art Works complex which is due to be created in Granton by the National Galleries of Scotland.

    Scottish Government commits £9m to new Edinburgh waterfront cultural centre

    Undated handout photo issued by National Museums Scotland of conservator Bethan Bryan with an "incredibly rare" piece of Roman armour from the second century which has been reconstructed from dozens of fragments. Photo: Duncan McGlynn/National Museums Scotland/PA Wire

    Roman armour to go on display after experts complete 'ancient jigsaw puzzle'

    Experts recreate Scotland's oldest tartan after Glen Affric discovery

    The reborn Rosebank Distillery combines Victorian brickwork with modern architecture (Picture: Michael Gillen)

    Historic industrial architecture is just as valuable as stately homes

    “Haud yer wheesht!”

    40 of Scotland’s favourite Scottish sayings as voted by our readers

    Shakespeare should have been haunted by the real Macbeth Susan Morrison

    Urquhart Castle at Drumnadrochit, Scotland's third most popular attraction where visitor numbers are down 31 per cent since the pandemic. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

    Scotland’s historic sites down £10m in visitor income

    The Scotsman Sessions

    Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

    The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-350

    Bruce MacGregor

    The Scotsman Sessions #394: Bruce MacGregor

    Rosie H Sullivan

    The Scotsman Sessions #393: Rosie H Sullivan

    Cloud House

    The Scotsman Sessions #392: Cloud House

    Gyunam Kim and Michael Bawtree

    The Scotsman Sessions #391: Gyunam Kim with Michael Bawtree

    Stuart Paterson

    The Scotsman Sessions #390: Stuart Paterson

    Alice Faye

    The Scotsman Sessions #389: Alice Faye

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    Sport Opinion

    Murray addresses the media after his Melbourne defeat by Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

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    Johnny Matthews enjoyed a try-scoring debut for Scotland during the Rugby World Cup match against Romania at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille on September 30, 2023. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

    Fraser Brown: Switching allegience from England shouldn't be allowed

    DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley, left, chats with agent Mark Steinberg, centre, and The R&A's CEO Martin Slumbers, right, during The Masters last year. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

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    Franz Beckenbauer receives the World Cup after victory over Holland in the 1974 final at Munich's Olympic stadium. (Photo by STF/AFP via Getty Images)

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    Homes

    The exterior of 2 South Lauder Road. Image: contributed

    Prestige property: Distinctively Dutch in Southside of the Capital

    What is it? A traditional stone-built detached cottage extensively upgraded by its current owners, with the potential to be an on-going business concern thanks to five adjacent timber cabins. These were were added in 2018, and have since operated as a successful holiday letting business. Contact: Savills

    Property: Cottagecore adds a touch of quaint

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    Kirsty McLuckie: pointers when planning to upgrade your home

    Interior designer Emma Cross. Image: contributed

    Property interview: East Lothian interior designer Emma Cross

    Obituaries

    Annie Nightingale pictured in a 1964 publicity shot for her TV show That's For Me (Picture: John Pratt/Keystone Features/Getty Images)

    Scotsman Obituaries: Annie Nightingale, legendary DJ and TV presenter

    Capital couple David and May Le Sueur were together for more than 60 years

    Scotsman Obituaries: David and May Le Sueur, couple who left mark on Edinburgh

    Rugby Union

    Owen Farrell will leave Saracens at the end of the season.

    Racing 92 confirm Farrell signing from Saracens as England absence extended

    Finn Russell, above, will share Scotland Six Nations captaincy duties with Rory Darge.

    Scotland reveal new Six Nations captains as Graham ruled out of opening matches

    Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend speaks to the media at Scottish Gas Murrayfield after naming his squad for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

    Townsend holds court: Price loan, French deals, World Cup feedback, Six Nations

    Grant Gilchrist was sent off during Edinburgh's win over Scarlets.

    Edinburgh scrutinise tapes to help Gilchrist in bid to make Scotland opener

    Glasgow Warriors' Kyle Steyn made his comeback from injury in the Investec Champions Cup win over RC Toulon at Scotstoun on January 19, 2024. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

    Steyn returns to fitness at right time amid concerns around Scotland regular

    Glasgow Warriors' Huw Jones celebrates with Sione Tuipolotu after scoring a try in the win over Toulon.

    Glasgow reaction: Huwipulotu are back and Smith hopes Scotland will reap benefit

    Glasgow Warriors' Huw Jones scores a try during the win over Toulon.

    Glasgow revenge mission accomplished as Tuipulotu shines and Scotland duo return

    Edinburgh got the job done in Llanelli - but Grant Gilchrist's red card soured proceedings. Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock

    Edinburgh progress in Europe but Gilchrist red sparks nervous Six Nations wait

    Five matches are scheduled to take place in the Premiership.

    Premiership play-off battle intensifies as five teams eye up spots

    Cars

    The chances of your car being stolen partly depends on the make and model you drive.

    The UK's 10 most stolen models of car

    Motorway’s user guide takes the stress out of profiling and selling your car online. Picture – supplied

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