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Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, one of the most popular places in Britain to mark the date.

When Is The Longest Day 2025? Summer Solstice date, time, traditions

Police were called to the Dunning to Kinross road in south Perthshire following a report of concern for a man at around 7am on Friday June 13.

Police treating death of man found on road as murder

'Undoubtedly' public sector job cuts after spending review - Swinney

Police have closed the road around St Vincent Street.

Human leg found on beach as police launch investigation

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

School told to apologise for suggesting Union flag is 'sectarian'
Jackson Carlaw MSP says the council should apologise immediately for the letter.

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Cost of rural crime in Scotland falls by a third as countryside unites to tackle...

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

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

Police in Midlothian are searching for a motorbike rider after "several near misses" with the public.

Police hunt motorbike rider after ‘several near misses’ public

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

John Swinney gives major update on winter fuel payments for pensioners

A taste of the millionaire lifestyle: with EuroMillions second-tier prizes now soaring, even matching five numbers and one Lucky Star could land you a windfall big enough to upgrade your driveway.

EuroMillions hits £208m as Brits win millions on lower-tier prizes

UK News

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv. Picture: AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg

Reeves: UK could 'potentially' support Israel, as more RAF jets sent

School girls arrive at Glenalmond College for the first day of term. A High Court challenge against the decision to charge VAT for private schools has failed. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Private schools lose High Court challenge to overturn VAT fees

Defence spending rises are outpacing other sectors such as health and social care. Rachel Reeves, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out aims for the UK to be a "defence industrial superpower" during the government's Spending Review.

Tax rises likely if economy shrinks further, IFS warn Rachel Reeves

The Princess Royal viewing the new bronze figurehead. Picture: Malcolm Ross

Princess Royal unveils bronze figurehead of late Queen in Edinburgh

Delegates at the Conservative party conference in 2023 pose for a photograph with Nigel Farage (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Why Tories must stop agreeing with Farage if they want to survive Scotsman comment

Zonal pricing generates a mixed response from MPs and energy groups

Zonal pricing - is it good for Scotland and will it actually happen?

World

First-responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on Friday

Starmer tells Netanyahu Israel and Iran must pull back from the brink

People look over damage to buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran. Iran's three top military generals were killed in the attacks that also targeted nuclear and military facilities

How the UK could get dragged further into conflict in the Middle East Lt Col Stuart Crawford

Air India crash survivor watched people 'dying in front of my eyes'

Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel's wave of strikes on Tehran. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Starmer's de-escalation plea as drone attacks launched into Iran

This photo shared on X by India's Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) shows debris of a plane that crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad

One British passenger survives as hundreds killed in Air India crash

Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover 'Man's Best Friend'

Women's charity slams Sabrina Carpenter album cover as 'misogynistic'

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Weather

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office.

Thunderstorm yellow weather warning issued for much of Scotland

The full moon rising above hills in Scotland

Explainer Here is what time the Strawberry Moon will rise in Scotland tonight

Politics

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

Support for Acorn was an important step for industrial Scotland and a reminder of the home-grown adv...

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 g...

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 claims were opposed by the Chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet

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

Edinburgh and Lothian MSP Sarah Boyack to stand down at next election

Holyrood will lose another long-term servant in Lothian and Edinburgh MSP Sarah Boyack.

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

Nicola Sturgeon, the former first minister, had been accused of damaging the arts by English actor R...

Transport

I joined a running tour for a new perspective of the city

More than 17,000 ScotRail trains were cancelled in the last year, a Freedom of Information request has found.

More than 17,000 ScotRail trains cancelled in a year

Rail journeys in and out of Edinburgh Waverley have been seriously disrupted after a tree came down on an overhead line close to the station.

Rail chaos as tree hits overhead line near Waverley

Alexander Dennis has announced it plans to close down its Falkirk area operations to relocate to one single base in Scarborough (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

SNP told to 'look themselves in the mirror' over bus firm job cuts

Education

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Flying high at Glasgow Prestwick Airport as local pupils win big in national eng...

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

Papaya has warned of the mental impact of exposing children to smartphones and social media. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty

Exclusive Charity warning of youth smartphone use to start work in Scotland

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

Environment

Nigel Griffiths

The 77-year-old grandfather walking the 3°W line of longitude

The Acorn carbon capture project will be built next to the St Fergus gas terminal (Photo: Paul Campbell/PA Wire)

Exclusive Acorn carbon capture: The £18bn project that is still a pipedream

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

Health

Lexacom Echo is helping GPs give time back to patients.

Inclusive tech gives ‘time back to patients’ amid surge in cases, says Scottish ...

Charlie Evans

Scots can avoid bad breath during festival season with Scottish Dental Group's t...

Tributes to charity event MoonWalk as organisers announce end of era

With the summer holidays around the corner, what age is appropriate to leave your children home alone?

The exact age you can legally leave your children home alone

Crime

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

Content creators are legally bound to make it clear when they're involved in a commercial partnership (Picture: Adobe)

Hey social media influencers, #stayhonest

Laura McKenna is a trained and experienced mediator

Who says both sides can’t win a legal dispute?

More and more executry disputes are landing on Richard Pike's desk

Get your house (and everything else) in order now

CCTV cameras can be used by police to search for people on a watchlist using AI-powered live facial recognition technology. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty

Police Scotland urged to ditch live facial scanning proposals

Police confirm body found last week is Cole Cooper who had been missing for weeks. Pic: Contributed

Police confirm body found in Banknock is missing Cole Cooper

Future Scotland

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
Looking to give your car a smart upgrade? The best wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay display we’ve tested is now on sale for a bargain price.
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Jackery's Explorer 2000 V2 can run for weeks when paired up to a solar panel - as long as the sun shines

You can save £700 off this Jackery solar generator - if you're quick

Ad Feature Don’t be left in the dark if the power goes down in Scotland

Members of the BGF Scotland and Northern Ireland team. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Capital investor makes critical £200m funding pledge to Scottish businesses

Livingston-based ReVentas' pilot plant for plastic recycling.

Scottish start-up behind ‘simple solution’ for recycling plastic nets funding

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

Scotsman Obituaries: Lord Ross, former Lord Justice Clerk

Margaret Mills was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Year Honours List

Scotsman Obituaries: Margaret Mills MBE, trailblazing children's champion

UK Trending

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Brits urged to switch as mobile bills could drop to just £5 a month

The Empire Red KitchenAid Artisan mixer blends iconic design with powerful performance – now at its lowest Amazon price in years.

KitchenAid Artisan mixer hits lowest Amazon price in 5+ years

Merston House blends timeless Regency architecture with modern country living, complete with an orangery and sun-soaked patio for entertaining.

Win a Regency mansion in Sussex in new Raffle House prize draw

Get up to 69% off designer sunglasses including Karen Millen, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs and Caroline Herrera

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A look at Shardlake episode 2.

Shardlake cast and where you know the actors from