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The RBS headquarters and conference complex at Gogarburn, Edinburgh, which forms part of NatWest Group. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Taxing banks will hit growth, Scottish finance chief warns
Scottish Financial Enterprise boss says John Healey ‘would be wise to avoid undermining the fundamentals that power our economy’

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane receives the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at the Palladium Theatre in London. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

I am the Scottish Ballon d'Or juror and I had to vote for Harry Kane

City centre businesses' concern over axing of Christmas ice rink

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Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

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The Acorn project will be based at Shell's St Fergus gas terminal near Peterhead

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The Young Team will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next year.

Novel adapted for the stage to tell story of Scotland's gang culture

University Cafe owner Gino Verrecchia has been immortalised in a new portrait by fellow Glaswegian Gareth Reid, who previously painted King Charles III

The portrait of Glasgow cafe owner by artist who painted King Charles

Scotland needs community police back , and SNP must come up with cash Tom Wood

Andy Burnham and John Healey

Why a do little budget puts our country in peril Brian Monteith

A delivery rider on a pavement in Glasgow city centre on Friday (Photo by John Devlin/The Scotsman)

My biggest irritation when cycling is not what you think Alastair Dalton

SNP must stop thin blue line getting thinner still Alan Young

First Minister John Swinney has ended up little more than a bystander to the developments on Jackdaw. Picture: Paul Reid/Getty Images

'Scotland's oil has turned into John Swinney's embarrassment'

Euan McColm's column

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Sport

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane receives the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at the Palladium Theatre in London. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

I am the Scottish Ballon d'Or juror and I had to vote for Harry Kane

Bayern striker crowned first English winner of award in 25 years at ceremony in London

Leatherbarrow Scotland call explained as Edinburgh No 8 misses out

Townsend goes with tried and trusted for autumn leg of Nations Championship

Blair Kinghorn, left, and Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at Oriam, on October 26, 2026.

Rugby World Cup shapes Gregor Townsend’s Nations Championship squad

Blair Kinghorn and Huw Jones return but there are notable absentees

Emerging talent can't suffer on DPWT due to LIV players returning Martin Dempster

Martin Dempster

Celtic tie down Donovan on new contract as belief manifested

20-year-old always believed he would make the grade at Parkhead

Hibs star detects mood shift but club need more to escape predicament

Hibs are making progress under Reedijk but midfielder warns costly errors must be eradicated as they...

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All Scotland Championships

Behind the scenes at the All Scotland Irish Dance Championships

A Daily Mile runner races across the Old Course.

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

Dave Hook and Kimberly Mandindo

The Scotsman Sessions #446: Dave Hook and Kimberly Mandindo

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

Food and drink

Bowmore Devil's casks - woman holding a glass of whisky

Scottish spirits to toast Halloween - including devil’s cask whisky

Kate Ryan, author of Blood, Guts & Black Pudding.

Scran season 10: The dying art of blood as food

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I joined a tequila-themed Edinburgh pub crawl and found new favourites

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I tried the 'ber month' treats from my favourite Edinburgh bakery

Graeme Gunn had been a chef for years, and has now retrained.

The chef who cooked for Taylor Swift swaps kitchen for classroom

Business

New property venture looks to unlock Scotland’s ‘constrained’ housing market

Aberdeen’s Asco unveils fresh £18.3m tech investment and new AI chief

Four fintech firms share £200,000 to help develop ‘responsible’ AI

Accounting firm Wbg steps up Scottish presence with takeover of Dunedin Advisory

Welcome fall in Scottish business distress levels despite ‘pockets of distress’

Liz Hamilton is an expert in the Scottish building industry

Urgency needed if country is to get homes it needs

Arts news

Lady Shep-En-Hor's sarcophagus at The Hunterian Museum. Picture: Wikimedia Commons

Why the mummies should not be on show in the first place

The mummies were taken off display as they did not give ‘informed consent’

Other painting of skating on Duddingston Loch has auction in spin

Sir Henry Raeburn may have stolen the show with his skating minister on Duddingston Loch, but it was...

1,984 copies of George Orwell novel go on display

The books were donated to the artist from all around the world

Arts diary: The play based on chance meeting with James McAvoy Jane Bradley

Jane Bradley

Summerhall redevelopment 'would result in a fifth more arts space'

The redevelopment would result in some parts of the site being demolished

Ownership fire-hit Mackintosh building should be transferred from GSA

The building would be taken on by an independent legal entity

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Scotsman Sessions

Just a few of the artists who have performed Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions: links to numbers 1-400

James Emmanuel

The Scotsman Sessions #449: James Emmanuel

Arab Strap performing Be a Man for The Scotsman Sessions

The Scotsman Sessions #448: Arab Strap

Jack Cochrane

The Scotsman Sessions #447: Jack Cochrane

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Heritage and Retro

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 and 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

A F-14 Tomcat, the most of advanced US warplane of its time.

Little-known Cold War race to find lost warplane in Scottish waters

Scottish soldiers have played a part in some of history's most decisive moments. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why Scotland has consistently punched above its weight in wars Iain MacGregor

Here are 7 suggestions for a simple Halloween costume.

Easy Halloween Costumes: 7 simple fancy dress ideas for Halloween 2026

Tay Road Bridge: View along piers towards Dundee.

Archive pictures the Tay Road Bridge transforming Dundee's skyline

Facial reconstruction of man from Inveresk

Watch how experts reconstructed face of a man who died 2000 years ago

Arts and Culture

Brandon Flowers, Glasgow review: 'rootsy reverie'

Stef Smith on bringing a classic haunted house story to the stage

RSNO & Maya Iwabuchi, Edinburgh review: 'enjoyable subtleties'

Trine Møller (Turandot) and Victor Starsky (Calaf) in Scottish Opera's Turandot

Scottish Opera: Turandot, Glasgow: 'electrifying'

James Emmanuel

The Scotsman Sessions #449: James Emmanuel

Tilda Swinton in Man To Man

Exclusive Tilda Swinton and Stephen Unwin on reviving Man To Man at the Traverse

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis, Glasgow review: 'charming and chipper'

Education

Edinburgh College, Sighthill campus

Edinburgh and Forth Valley colleges to look at collaborating

Announcement comes amid mounting financial pressure facing colleges sector

Martyn McLaughlin

Martyn McLaughlin

Stuart Naismith who has been awarded the 2026 Royal Society Hauksbee Award

How a cycling accident led me to become an award-winning teacher

Experienced teachers are quitting or reducing their hours - here's why Moira Hulme

Free school bag 'gimmick' to cost £2.7m Martyn McLaughlin

Martyn McLaughlin

Hay's Way

Otters are one of Scotland's creatures that can be more challenging to spot

Hay's Way: Spotting four out of Jura's 'big five'

Isle of Jura

Jura calls for ministerial intervention in ferry row

An oak forest

The right tree matters more than planting a greater variety - study

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I've used these five home spa gadgets to create a relaxing at-home spa experience for myself including an and LED face mask and a beauty mirror with a clever extra.

5 home spa gadgets to make your beauty routine feel luxe

Back to basics: The £59.99 Roberts wind-up radio offers a straightforward alternative to cheaper, feature-packed emergency gadgets as demand surges following new Government preparedness advice.

Why I'd pay £59.99 for this Roberts emergency radio

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

A bird’s-eye view of Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa reveals its impressive setting, surrounded by sweeping fairways and beautifully landscaped grounds.

I checked into a hotel fit for Taylor Swift

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can get a free make-up product with their buy three, get one free beauty deal. Stock image.

You wouldn’t expect to find this great beauty deal at a supermarket

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

This black expandable cabin backpack has 24-30L of storage, a padded laptop compartment and a suitcase-style opening.

This expandable Ryanair cabin bag is now less than £17

Sport Opinion

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
As a nation, Scotland should be inspired by world-beaters like Ian Winship to be more active
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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

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

Golf, a game so popular that they once decided to ban it (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

Why Royal Dornoch's new course shouldn't break 1457 law banning golf Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre discusses a club selection with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday

'Volatile' MacIntyre deserves break heading into Dunhill Links defence