Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

SNP set to lose 18 seats to Labour at next election in worrying poll for Yousaf

Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.

Squeaky bum time already for Humza Yousaf as poll demonstrates challenge ahead

An AI-generated image of a steel statue of Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland

SNP planning to honour Nicola Sturgeon with statue in Scottish Parliament

The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.

The history of April Fool's in Scotland known as Hunt the Gowk Day

A man accused of murdering his pregnant wife by pushing her off Arthur’s Seat was eager to visit the Edinburgh landmark during his time in the Scottish capital, a court has heard.

Murder accused was ‘really keen’ to visit Arthur’s Seat, trial told

Lloyds Group and NatWest Group have said that the sites in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man will close between July and November this year.

Full list of NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and RBS branches to shut

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which the UK entered on Friday after two years of negotiations has been criticised for endangering orangutans.

CPTPP trade criticised for endangering orangutans

Antibiotics have historically been easily available in Romania.

The European country trying to stop its citizens from taking daily antibiotics

A heated council meeting ended in a row as an SNP councillor accused of telling opposition members to “shut up” said Labour could “address it with me outside”.

Glasgow council meeting ends in heated row with councillor

Oscar Pistorius leaves the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday June 14, 2016. A South African parole board is to consider whether former Paralympics star and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius can be released from jail.

Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius denied parole

In celebration of the 52nd birthday of Ewan McGregor here are 13 of the Scottish actor's greatest hits over his movie career.

Top 13 Ewan McGregor movies in celebration of the Scottish actor's 52nd birthday

Opinion

Much of Scotland's land is suited to raising sheep (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Bid to ban meat from student union is self-righteous and misguided

Despite advances in obstetric medicine, pregnancy and childbirth remain significant health risks to women (Picture: David Jones/PA)

Surrogacy is morally wrong, reducing poor women to incubators for the rich

Net Zero and Just Transition Secretary Mairi McAllan arriving for her first Cabinet meeting at Bute House in Edinburgh on Wednesday (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Yousaf knows the importance of transport despite Cabinet snub – Alastair Dalton

A boy walks on a damaged railway track in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, where climate change has increased the frequency of floods (Picture: Mamun Hossain/AFP via Getty Images)

World must cut carbon emissions, not rely on expensive, unproven technology

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Alternate versions of the capital city of Scotland (Edinburgh) can be found all over the globe from Canada to the most remote regions of the South Atlantic.

Edinburgh around the Globe: 12 Places named after the Scottish capital Edinburgh

Gaelic is one of Scotland's native tongues that - despite being endangered - has managed to influence the language of the modern world.

12 USA place names rooted in Scottish Gaelic starting with Dallas, Texas

Michelle McManus: “Linda Griffin n me, Shelly Mcmanus, an route and in Maestros Glasgow circa 1985. We've been mates for 40 years. Music was, is and always will be our Kryptonite.” Pic: Courtesy of Museum of Youth Culture

The Museum of Youth Culture wants to hear your teenage stories

These 10 locations are said to be the most haunted in Scotland. Cr: Getty Images

These are 10 of the most haunted locations to visit in Scotland

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Video report: Behind the scenes at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

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The Scotsman Sessions #352: LT Leif

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Sport Opinion

Scotland manager Steve Clarke sought to dampen down the excitement following the 2-0 defeat of Spain (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Steve Clarke is giving a masterclass in good leadership – Scotsman comment

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring his second goal against Spain with team-mate Kieran Tierney (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scotland blew away our winter blues with amazing win over Spain – Laura Waddell

See Naples and make like you're half dead. Harry Kane, back on his feet, celebrates a famous victory

Stop crawling, Harry! You'll get grass stains on your socks!

Homes

Nevis Properties said its development, at 131 Minerva Street in Finnieston, will house one, two and three-bedroom apartments that share a large residents’ roof terrace, a children’s play area, secure parking and electric vehicle (EV) charging points.

Glasgow neighbourhood set for eight-storey apartment block with roof terrace

An exterior CGI of the Cleland

New builds: Queue for The View at Sequoia Meadows

Greenloaning, West Linton

Prestige property: Lodge an interest in wooden wonder

Obituaries

Russell Sharp was a man with a true passion for life (Picture: Julie Bull)

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Russell Sharp - man who rescued Caledonian brewery

Allan McGraw at Greenock Morton ground Cappielow, where a stand is now named after him (Picture: Donald MacLeod)

Obituaries: Allan McGraw, Scottish footballer who was Britain's top goalscorer

Cars

The Mazda CX-60 bucks the trend with a large-capacity diesel (Photo: Mazda)

2023 Mazda CX-60 Diesel review: A new direction or end of the road?

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Paul Walker’s Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R up for auction

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DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

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Diesel drivers being ripped off as price kept ‘outrageously’ high

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Major change sees councils scrap pay and display parking meters

(Photos: Ford)

New Ford Capri: iconic name to return as electric crossover

Rugby Union

Leicester Tigers' stand-off Handre Pollard eyes up a tackle on Edinburgh's Emiliano Boffelli as the Scottish outfit crashed out of the Heineken Cup.

Edinburgh's season is damp squib as Wiese's inspired try gives Leicester victory

Richie Gray is back in the Glasgow Warriors team after recovering from a rib injury. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

All change for Glasgow Warriors as Smith seeks 'winning brand'

Pierre Schoeman is back in the Edinburgh team. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Time for Edinburgh to front up as Blair picks 15 caps for Leicester

Steve Diamond is working with Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst'. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Diamond hopes fight in training means Edinburgh can shed 'too nice' tag

Steve Diamond, right, chats to WP Nel during an Edinburgh training session. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Diamond on why he's sick of hearing about Edinburgh's Saracens win

Stuart Hogg will hope to lead Exeter Chiefs to Heineken Cup glory once again.

Hogg retirement was originally a surprise for Exeter but Baxter sees sense

Stuart McInally believes a lot of Edinburgh's problems have been self-inflicted. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Big four return to boost Edinburgh Rugby’s Euro bid

Jack Dempsey said signing a new contract with Glasgow Warriors was an easy decision. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jack Dempsey belongs to Glasgow - but he’s keeping his Aussie accent

Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu have been named in the Guinness Six Nations Team of the Championship. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones Six Nations accolade is well deserved

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