Sat, 17th May 2025

There is a drive to reskill North Sea oil and gas workers to undertake renewables work.

Exclusive Energy minister sparks fears of Cabinet row over low-carbon cash
A potential rift has opened up within the UK government between the energy transition and the funds needed to kickstart a crucial delayed project.

Sturgeon: PM's immigration comments 'dumbest of dumb politics'

Edinburgh 'most expensive city break destination in western Europe'

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Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie receives treatment after being hit with an object from the crowd at the end of the 2-1 defeat at Dundee United. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Bloodied Aberdeen player taken off in wheelchair after object thrown

A teenagers was rushed to hospital last night after a reported ‘stabbing’ in Edinburgh last night.

Boy, 17, rushed to hospital after being 'stabbed' at Portobello Beach

Our chief football writer Alan Pattullo alongside Duncan Ferguson. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

When Alan Pattullo (finally) met Duncan Ferguson

Look inside the Scottish island cabin on Scotland's Home of the Year

Children at a school on the outskirts of Lilongwe, Malawi, a country that become independent from the UK only 60 years ago (Picture: Amos Gumulira)

Labour is betraying the world's poorest people – and its core values Susan Dalgety

Elon Musk makes a gesture compared by some to a Nazi salute while speaking at the Capitol One Arena in Washington on the day of Donald Trump's inauguration as US President (Picture: Angeal Weiss)

How journalist who exposed grooming gangs called out Musk’s fake news Brian Wilson

Keir Starmer announced new measures to reduce immigration earlier this week (Picture: Ian Vogler/WPA pool)

Starmer's attack on immigration shows Scotland needs its own system Stephen Gethins

Flying doesn't appear to be as good as it was in the good old days, according to some (Picture: Tim Graham)

Tantrum on BA flight may be start of passenger rebellion Stephen Jardine

Arts news

The Bombing of Pan Am 103 will tell the story of the Lockerbie bombing.

BBC drama will bring 'closure to Lockerbie', says Scottish director

The series will focus on the aftermath of the tragedy

The musician who has played the Kelvingrove museum organ for 60 years

Bill Hutcheson first played the Kelvingrove organ in 1964 - and he is now marking the Glasgow 850 ce...

Len Pennie is the first poet to win a prize at the British Book Awards in ten years.

Poet Len Pennie, who shot to fame during pandemic, wins top book award

Scots poet Len Pennie has won a major UK literary award.

BBC drama will bring 'closure to Lockerbie', says Scottish director Jane Bradley

Jane Bradley

Podcast shows and indie bands: how Scottish theatres are diversifying

Live stage versions of podcasts are growing in popularity - and booking out Scottish theatres

Scottish theatre institute collapses, leaving students 'in the dark'

The Scottish Institute moved to a new campus a year ago

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Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft the Red Arrows complete a flypast. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

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Global warming is affecting the oceans as well as the land and the consequences for humanity could be just as profound (Picture: Joseph Prezioso)

Why our biggest ally against climate change may be about to swap sides Ian Johnston

The poster for Tummy Monster

Tummy Monster: Glasgow director Ciaran Lyons talks about debut film

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Sport

Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie receives treatment after being hit with an object from the crowd at the end of the 2-1 defeat at Dundee United. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Bloodied Aberdeen player taken off in wheelchair after object thrown

Player leaves pitch with blood-soaked bandages

Graham lights up Edinburgh as big rewards come capital club's way

Play-offs and Champions Cup spot secured with win over Ulster

Rangers believe they have a scored a second through Nicolas Raskin as Rocky Bushiri clears off the line - but no goal was awarded. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Rangers and Barry Ferguson respond to 'mind-blowing' Hibs decision

Statement issued after failure to award Raskin goal

URC's rather messy conclusion to league season needs rethink Graham Bean

Graham Bean

When Alan Pattullo (finally) met Duncan Ferguson

Our chief football writer ends years of waiting by interviewing the once elusive Big Dunc

Relaxed Gray holds court: No sleep, psychology, Aberdeen and aeroplane

Hibs boss looks back on team’s incredible achievement

Readers Gallery

May 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

April 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Beautiful Mute Swan

March 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

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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

Kevin Lennon and Molly Innes

The Scotsman Sessions #430: Kevin Lennon and Molly Innes

Constant Vigier

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Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day

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Business

Whisky in changing times at Barnbougle Castle on Dalmeny Estate

Coming together the discuss the future of Scotch whisky

World Whisky Day

On World Whisky Day let’s celebrate this amazing spirit

Politics

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney.

Exclusive Poll: Most Scots think Scots and UK governments should work together
The new poll comes ahead of a landmark financial summit in Edinburgh late this year.

Carbon capture could allow fossil fuels to be burned without adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (Picture: Saul Loeb)

Labour needs to back carbon capture project to help save North East Scotsman comment

Misogynistic harassment, bullying, and abuse are increasingly common online (Picture: Joseph Eid)

Why SNP’s U-turn on sex-based hate crimes is dangerous for young women Jenni Snell and Catherine Murphy

Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Nicola Sturgeon to campaign with SNP for crunch by-election

Professor Sir John Curtice

Exclusive John Curtice: Farage's Reform is a bigger threat to Labour in Scotland

The UK's GDP figures for April to June should shed more light on whether Labour's policies are the right ones for the economy (Picture: Peter Cziborra/WPA pool)

Labour right to talk Britain up after some good news on the economy Scotsman comment

Work on the MV Glen Rosa is not now expected to be completed until spring next year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Ferry fiasco approaching cost of one of most expensive ocean liners Scotsman comment

Farmers protest over Labour's changes to inheritance tax on the Edinburgh city bypass (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How Keir Starmer can escape damaging family farm tax row Alistair Carmichael

Opinion

The moon sets behind Edinburgh Castle (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Tourists vote with wallets that Edinburgh is best city in W Europe Scotsman comment

Russia's President Vladimir Putin last month (Picture: Vyacheslav Prokofyev /Pool/ AFP

Readers Letters: War with Russia is not imminent

Why Scotland's offshore wind industry must get on a war footing Jeremy Grant

Silica and wood dust are listed as ‘health risk priorities’ in the HSE’s 2024-25 business plan (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Be prepared to take action on dust-related health risks

Heritage and Retro

Paddle steamer Waverley launches anniversary year amid record bookings

Annandale whisky is only bottled when it's sensorially ready

Ad Feature The Scots whisky distillery that disappeared – then came back

Biologist Dr Marian Bruce is on a mission to save the 'lost' tastes of Scotland's wild larder. PIC: Contributed.

Saving the 'lost' wild flavours of Scotland from pignuts to penny bun

The left side of the TEAC AD-850-SE houses a CD player and USB port. Picture: Scott Reid

CD, cassette, MP3, karaoke: TEAC will sell you a retro hi-fi that does the lot

A family of travellers at their camp near Pitlochry in 1958

Exclusive SNP ministers told to issue apology for 'disgraceful persecution'

22 Lennox Street in Edinburgh's New Town, which stars in new Netflix show Dept. Q, has come on the market.

Inside the New Town flat for sale that stars in Netflix crime series

Adam Hardie, business development partner and head of food and drink at Johnston Carmicahel; Gary Drummond, founder of the Trossachs Cooperage; and Alan Wright at the Trossachs Cooperage in Callander.

£1.3m Trossachs cooperage looks to rejuvenate centuries-old whisky cask craft

Arts and Culture

Liberty Black and Phil McKee in Keli

Keli, Edinburgh review: 'magnificent'

Nicola Benedetti PIC: John Devlin

SCO & Nicola Benedetti, Edinburgh review: 'a tiger loosed'

The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl

Edinburgh International Children's Festival: 'a celebration of joy'

Detail from Revolver III by Ade Adesina

RSA Annual Exhibition, Edinburgh review: 'much to admire'

Bill Hutcheson playing the organ

The musician who has played the Kelvingrove museum organ for 60 years

Michael Pedersen

Muckle Flugga by Michael Pedersen review: 'an extraordinary novel'

Make it to Munich

Films: Make it to Munich | Good One | Final Destination: Bloodlines

Education

Jenny Gilruth and Douglas Ross

Minister defends SNP campaigning instead of answering school questions

The Education Secretary has defended campaigning for the SNP instead of taking questions on school violence at Holyrood.

David Bol

Dr Ibiye Iyalla from Robert Gordon University, Jon Gill from Metron and Mo from AFBE with pupil, Mimi who won the Judges Award

Pupil celebrate STEM achievements at Robert Gordon University

Schools Festival 2024

STEM Comes to Life for Early Years Scottish Students with Schools Festival

Wheatley’s bursaries to support customers into further education

Susan Thomson

Hay's Way

Castlebay on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides.

Visitors warned to bring own medication to islands over scarce supply

Farmers hold a tractor rally in protest at changes to inheritance tax on Edinburgh's city bypass (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Labour majority group call for delay to farm tax over 'poor' policy

A white-tailed eagle, also known as sea eagle, in flight. Picture: Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images

'Soul destroying': Farmers speak of sea eagles feasting on lambs

Health

The Covid variant LP.8.1 was first detected in July 2024.

New Covid variant LP.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Cost is stopping half of UK women from freezing their eggs

Cost is stopping half of UK women from freezing their eggs

Immunisation research is addressing communication for Scotland’s HPV vaccine

Ad Feature Immunisation research addresses messaging for Scotland’s HPV vaccine

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

The long-term effects of weight loss injections - what we know so far

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box with £160 worth of premium products for just £39.99

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box £39.99

Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Patient safety concerns found at maternity unit

Henry Anderson, Finbogo

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Sport Opinion

Bob MacIntyre plays his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Scottish Open has earned its place as golf's fifth strongest field
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Scott McTominay, centre, celebrates with Napoli teammates after scoring against Torino on Sunday (Picture: Francesco Pecoraro)

McTominay draws Maradona comparison as Italy lauds Scottish superstar Scotsman comment

Hearts defender Michael Steinwender is shown a straight red card by referee John Beaton during the Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Aberdeen at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hearts wrong to blame John Beaton for Scottish Cup semi-final defeat

Swimmer Duncan Scott has warned about the dangers of closing Scotland's pools (Picture: Zac Goodwin)

Why Scotland must take 'generation can't swim' warning seriously Scotsman comment

Obituaries

Rupa Tewari: 'She had music not just in her voice, but in her soul' (Picture: David Bull)

Scotsman Obituaries: Community doctor who championed women and children’s health

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Martin Lewis highlights essential way to register your will for free

Rugby Union

Sean Everitt speaks after Edinburgh's win.

'Outstanding' Bradbury forward hailed after defining win over Ulster

Scotland U20 hooker Seb Stephen will make his Glasgow Warriors debut in Saturday's game against Leinster.

Don’t be too quick to discard foreigners who help develop Scots talent

Charlie Savala in action for Northampton Saints against Leicester Tigers.

Glasgow sign Tom Jordan replacement as familiar face returns north

Harry Paterson is back in the Edinburgh team after recovering from concussion.

'Playing for our season' - what's on the line for Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt is targeting a top-eight finish.

It's complicated: How Edinburgh Rugby can qualify for URC play-offs

Hollie Davidson was recently presented with a Scottish Rugby referee's cap.

Hollie Davidson's landmark appointment is another rugby milestone

Adam Hastings is looking forward to going back to Dublin.

'Yellow card didn't help' - but Hastings relishes Dublin return

Piers O'Conor in action for Bristol Bears where he spent six seasons.

Edinburgh's new non-Scottish qualifed signing is 'quality operator'

Sharks' Eben Etzebeth, centre, and Edinburgh's Sam Skinner (No 4) were involved in a heated exchange.

Eben Etzebeth tussle was 'bit of fun' but Edinburgh need that attitude

Cars

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This gleaming McLaren supercar could be yours for 20p

McLaren 570GT prize draw: win a supercar or £53k cash for 20p

Gareth Butterfield has been driving a six-year-old Tesla Model 3 for a few weeks to see if they really are a used-car bargain

Living with a used Tesla: Battery-powered bargain, or EV ordeal?

The Vantrue E1 Pro Dash Cam is one of the smallest on the market

Vantrue E1 Pro: Compact 4K dash cam now under £110 on Amazon

The BMW M4 Competition is a brutally quick car

Someone is going to win this 530bhp BMW M4 for just 5p

Take-up of electric vehicles is gathering pace but the expense and availability of public chargers in many locations remains an issue.

250 miles in five minutes: The EV breakthrough that would have us go electric

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