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Another historic university, Aberdeen came in second place for Scotland, and was ranked 12th overall in the UK. The Guardian gave it a score of 73.3 out of 100.

Leading Scottish university unveils plans to open campus in India
The deal to open a campus in India is subject to approval by the Scottish university’s court.

The union flag is said to have caused ‘upset’ at a school event.

School told to apologise for suggesting Union flag is 'sectarian'

Bob MacIntyre reacts to holing a birdie putt on the 15th hole in the final round the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club

'I just want to win majors now': Bob MacIntyre on US Open close call

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John Swinney has made a commitment around winter fuel payments in Scotland.

John Swinney gives major update on winter fuel payments for pensioners

Centre for Cities claim directly-elected mayors receive more investment, better infrastructure, and faster growth.

Glasgow needs a mayor or risks being left behind, think-tank says

The Albany House office block on the corner of Albany Street and Broughton Street in Edinburgh looks set to become another budget hotel.

'Vibrant' Edinburgh New Town street set for five-storey Premier Inn budget hotel

A sheriff has noted former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg’s “complete compliance” with a community payback order. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Sheriff notes Stuart Hogg's ‘compliance’ in domestic abuse case

Supercomputer news is great but it’s just the start Christine Jardine

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay

Is it really all over for the Scottish Conservatives? Alastair GJ Stewart

It's time for the tale of lost North Sea jobs to stop David Whitehouse

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has criticised the City of Edinburgh Council after leaked safety briefing papers appeared to label fans of the band as overweight, old and ‘rowdy’

Gallagher's 'stunning' response only adds to the Oasis summer hype Scotsman comment

Arts news

Barry Ferns first performed at the Fringe in 1999.

Veteran comedian on how Fringe drove him to bankruptcy

Barry Ferns was declared bankrupt in 2007.

Inside plans to transform the century-old National Library

The National Library of Scotland is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

National Library of Scotland chief executive Amina Shah in front of the building.

Exclusive National Library plans to 'open up' iconic building to host weddings

The National Library of Scotland building was opened in 1956.

Inside plans to transform the century-old National Library Jane Bradley

Jane Bradley

No replacement for book festival fund puts community work at risk

The Edinburgh International Book Festival publishes its programme today.

Sam Heughan to give cocktail masterclass at Edinburgh book festival

Sam Heughan - the star of Outlander - is among celebrities from the world of film and TV who will fe...

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

When Alan Pattullo (finally) met Duncan Ferguson

Coul Links, near Embo, in the Scottish Highlands, which has been earmarked for a golf course development that has promised to bring money to the area, but has caused concern for conservationists

The 'special' habitat in spotlight as decision on golf course looms

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Sport

Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi (centre left) and Joel Ward (centre right) lift the FA Cup after the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025.

SPFL trio watch Crystal Palace situation with interest as SFA has say

Uefa set to rule on multi-club ownership

South Africa call up Edinburgh player on Scotland's radar

Forward named in Springboks squad ahead of summer Tests

Bob MacIntyre reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club

Bob MacIntyre pipped in US Open by brilliant birdie-birdie finish

Scot now in strong position to make Ryder Cup team again after finishing runner-up at Oakmont

Big questions hanging over Clarke and goalkeeper issue only part of it Matthew Elder

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Gregor Townsend expects talks on his future as landmark looms

Head coach identifies encouraging progress ahead of summer tour

Why Craig Gordon signed for Celtic after Rangers doc saved his career

Crocked Norwegian also played crucial role in goalkeeper’s return from injury

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

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Kevin Lennon and Molly Innes

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Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day

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Business

UK motorists have seen some of the lowest prices for petrol and diesel in four years.

Petrol price alert: How the Israel-Iran conflict will impact motorists

Investor Index 2025

Investor Index 2025: confidence holds firm amidst tariffs and turbulence

Politics

Forget party politics - directly-elected mayors is worth considering
It is a concept that has been deployed successfully south of the Border – and the time is right to give it due and serious consideration for Scotland.
Scotsman comment

Nicola Sturgeon criticised Rupert Everett

Nicola Sturgeon labels actor 'deeply misogynistic' after 'witch' jibe

Rejoice or repent, Alexander Brown is leaving The Scotsman

Scottish politics isn’t necessarily as bitter and divided as it seems Alexander Brown

A general view of the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament is full of serious flaws and must be overhauled George Foulkes

The state opening of parliament in the House of Lords.

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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, is based in Sleat, on the Isle of Skye

How new Bill would strengthen parents rights to ask for Gaelic school Kate Forbes

First Minister John Swinney joins candidate for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election Katy Loudon during the last weekend of the campaign. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Swinney’s critics should bite their tongues and get behind him

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay

Defiant Russell Findlay says Tories can win seats from SNP next year

Opinion

Stephanie Hepburn is a Partner, and Head of Private Wealth Disputes, Shepherd and Wedderburn

A conversation can be better than a court case in executry disputes

A protest was held this week at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Andrew Carr

Why we need to make fathers visible John Forsyth

Swinney's critics should bite their tongues and get behind him Euan McColm

Self-checkouts can be handy but they're denying someone a job and governments the taxes that would come with same (Picture: Getty)

Readers' Letters: Governments must stop taking so much from us in taxes

Heritage and Retro

Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye is on the market. Picture: CC/Mike Peel

Island castle and museum on market for £2.75m in controversial sale

"Mania: Tartan, Turmoil and My Life as a Bay City Roller"

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Inchmarnock in the Firth of Clyde has come on the market for offers over £2m. PIC: Strutt&Parker

Scottish island with endless shingle beaches and own ferry for sale

King's Birthday Honours: Writer and historian Alistair Moffat (top left), Zahrah Mahmood, President of Ramblers Scotland (bottom left) and John and Lorna Norgrove (right), of the Linda Norgrove Foundation, have all been recognised.

King's Birthday Honours for brave, selfless and determined Scots

It's one of the unluckiest days of the year. But why?

Why is Friday 13th considered unlucky? Origins and supersitions

Many words that you would casually encounter in English conversations have totally unique meanings in Scotland.

40 Regular words with different meanings in Scotland like “Hen”

Tommy Alexander, valuer at Great Western Auctions, with the newly discovered handwritten original manuscript of a poem by Scottish Enlightenment poet Allan Ramsay (1684-1758), which is expected to fetch £800 - £1,200 at GWA Summer Two Day Fine Art & Antiques Auction on Friday and Saturday.

Poem found in junk box written by 'titanic' Scots literary figure

Arts and Culture

AL Kennedy

AL Kennedy: ‘I get fed up with depictions of glamorous sociopaths’

The National Library of Scotland is based on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh.

Exclusive Inside plans to transform the century-old National Library

Picture You Dead

Theatre reviews: Picture You Dead | You Won't Break My Soul

Sir Ian Rankin is the guest programmer of this year’s Bloody Scotland.

Full line up of Bloody Scotland crime writing festival revealed

Kathryn Joseph

Kathryn Joseph, Glasgow review: 'songs of witchy weirdness'

Tommy Alexander, valuer at Great Western Auctions, with the newly discovered handwritten original manuscript of a poem by Scottish Enlightenment poet Allan Ramsay (1684-1758), which is expected to fetch £800 - £1,200 at GWA Summer Two Day Fine Art & Antiques Auction on Friday and Saturday.

Poem found in junk box written by 'titanic' Scots literary figure

Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet

Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, Edinburgh review

Education

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

Student satisfaction, graduate outcomes and research quality have all been considered 🏆

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Sir Geoff Palmer has been appointed to the Order of the Thistle by King Charles III and will attend the offical ceremony of installation at St Giles' on Wednesday. PIC: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Swinney leads tributes to 'courageous' Sir Geoff Palmer

Musician Ben Walker performing at YPI National Event 2025

Youth power on show at YPI National Event as £8.5m granted to Scottish charities

Charity warning of youth smartphone use to start work in Scotland Martyn McLaughlin

Martyn McLaughlin

Hay's Way

The proposed 190km overhead line from Peterhead to Beauly has been redivided from five sections to 11 sections.

'It's distressing': Singer's message on net zero impact on Highlands

”I received an apology from the SNP farming minister after I raised the question of prime agricultural land being lost in Angus and the Mearns.”

Energy bosses accused of overlooking landowner rights in Net Zero push

Going for a swim

Waters of Life: A Fight for Scotland’s Beavers by Tom Bowser review

Health

Tributes to charity event MoonWalk as organisers announce end of era

There are some medications that you should not take if you are taking hay fever tablets.

The common medications you should never mix with hay fever tablets

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

Brian Innes with son Kieran in hospital

Father gives son a ‘second chance’ by donating kidney

The 13 leading GP surgeries in Falkirk where patients are happiest.

The 13 leading GP surgeries in Falkirk where patients are happiest

It is hoped the vaccine roll-out will prevent thousands of infections.

Gonorrhoea cases soar in Scotland as mass vaccine roll-out ordered

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

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Sport Opinion

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke looks on during the Nations League A/B play-off second leg defeat to Greece at Hampden Park, on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland have cause for optimism as intriguing decisions await Clarke
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Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie shows off the Scottish Cup to the Aberdeen fans.

Scottish football's extraordinary final was good for the game

Napoli lift the Serie A title after beating Cagliari on Friday night.

McTominay's Napoli 'dream' as a city parties - but will Conte stay?

US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley pictured during the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

Tough call for Ryder Cup captain is now looking even more likely

Obituaries

Brian Kellock’s talent took him all over the world but Scotland would always be home (Picture: Jazz Services/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Brian Kellock, acclaimed Scottish jazz pianist

Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, renowned Scottish oncologist

Rugby Union

Finn Russell poses with his children and the trophy after Bath's win over Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham.

Finn Russell explains risky pass as Bath grab Premiership glory

Finn Russell has already helped Bath win the European Challenge Cup this season, beating Lyon in the final in Cardiff.

Finn Russell explains kicking tweak as Bath bid to end 29-year wait

Leinster captain Jack Conan and Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortjé with the BKT URC Trophy at Croke Park.

What TV channel is Leinster v Bulls on? How to watch URC final

Rory Darge's new contract ties him to Glasgow Warriors for three more seasons.

'One of the best in Europe' - Scotland captain signs new deal

Roddy Grant has joined the Glasgow Warriors coaching staff.

Glasgow announce significant coach update as two appointments made

Scotland's Adam Hastings in action against Fiji at Murrayfield, on November 2, 2024. The sides will meet in Suva on July 12.

Why Scotland tour is important despite low-key opponents and early KOs

George Turner has not played for Scotland since the 2024 Guinness Six Nations.

Scotland summer tour squad named as 45-cap forward returns from exile

Darcy Graham was unlucky to miss out on Lions selection.

Why Townsend would be happy to lose key men from Scotland tour squad

Zander Fagerson has failed to prove his fitness for the Lions tour.

Fagerson's heartbreak as injury rules prop out of Lions tour

Cars

The Carpuride W903 Portable Wireless Carplay & Android Auto display has dropped to an amazing price

The best Android Auto car display we’ve tested is now incredibly cheap

Davanti Protoura Sport tyres are significantly cheaper than the bigger brands - but are they good enough for a performance car?

I swapped £180 Bridgestones for £115 Davantis – here’s what happened

The Viofo A329S now supports three channels - and that’s not the best upgrade

Viofo A329S adds three-channel power to top dashcam

Karwan says the prize will change his life

Taxi driver wins £138k Range Rover and £50,000 after car theft ordeal

Jim McGill with the Mini JCW Electric in the Cotswolds

Mini John Cooper Works Electric review: Fastest Mini a hoot to drive

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rules

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