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Number of Scots in employment nears record high

Markets Economy

The exploration campaign, using Diamond Offshore's Ocean GreatWhite semi-submersible rig, is expected to take around five months. Picture: Contributed

Work starts on oil exploration prospect off Shetland

Inverness, Highlands & Islands

Scotland players celebrate after scoring a try against England at Twickenham

Six Nations report card: How every Scotland player rated

Six Nations

Police at the scene. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Christchurch terror attack: Facebook says no-one reported killer’s live stream

World

Scots living in remote communities claim they are ‘f*****’ because of Brexit

Politics

‘Lucifer’ and ‘Corbyn’ among unique Scottish baby names as full list released

News

Austerity will push a further 80,000 Scots children into poverty, warns report

Politics

Johnnie Walker pledges to build ‘best bar in the world’ in Edinburgh

Media & Leisure

Critics of Mrs May's deal on both sides of the Brexit debate cheered the shock announcement

Brexit: John Bercow throws Theresa May’s hopes of a deal into disarray

Politics

Why no-deal Brexit is a threat to Scottish independence – Joyce McMillan
Joyce McMillan

Politics More Politics >>

Prime Minister Theresa May faces having to ask the EU for a long delay to Brexit

Brexit: UK "in crisis" as Theresa May prepares to ask for delay

Politics

Poor communication at scandal hit hospital

Poor communication at pigeon-deaths hospital

Politics

Anas Sarwar has called for a new security fund for places of worship in Scotland.

Demand for a Scottish "places of worship" security fund

Politics

Five-year-old Tom Forrester celebrates St Patrick's Day at the Pageant on Portobello Promenade. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Scots are becoming Irish ahead of Brexit – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Critics of Mrs May's deal on both sides of the Brexit debate cheered the shock announcement

Brexit: John Bercow throws Theresa May’s hopes of a deal into disarray

Politics

More Scots are working. Picture: John Devlin

Number of Scots in employment nears record high

Markets Economy

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hugs a worshipper at the Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington, New Zealand. Picture: Getty

Christchurch terror attack shows why we must confront racism – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Flats plan at former Edinburgh venue where Nirvana twice played is set for refusal

Business

Austerity will push a further 80,000 Scots children into poverty, warns report

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon: Theresa May is ‘shortchanging’ Scots for DUP deal

Politics

Scots living in remote communities claim they are ‘f*****’ because of Brexit

Politics

Transport More Transport >>

Richard Leonard and Jeremy Corbyn eschewed the back of this bus, prefering to sit up front (Picture: John Devlin)

Labour offers Millennials chance to enjoy a most Scottish pastime – Kevan Christie

Opinion

A number of trains were cancelled earlier today. Picture: Andrew O'Brien

Furious ScotRail passengers slam ‘appalling’ Borders Railway cancellations

News

Michael Cloy was a careful, competent biker, riding within the speed limit when was killed by a motorist. His widow only found out in court how her husband died

Brenda Mitchell: Victims must have right to see collision investigation reports

Opinion

Lothian Buses' management have been accused of bullying tactics. Picture: TSPL

Bus drivers’ union prepares for strike action on ‘bullying’ at Lothian Buses

News

Row breaks out over drone-flying charge at Glenfinnan spot screened in Harry Potter films

Transport

Tug-of-love over historic station clock that featured in Gregory’s Girl

Transport

Pilot demands drone identification after Fife near miss

Transport

State of our cycling lanes tells different story to SNP rhetoric – Alastair Dalton

Opinion

Education More Education >>

Harriet Sweatman protests against climate change outside the Scottish Parliament

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

School holidays for Glasgow

Glasgow school term dates: the full list until the end of the 2019 - 2020 academic year for your calendar

Education

Penny Andrews, who completed the Information, Computer and Technology degree via the Open University, dances with lesser Labour light Ed Balls.

Insight: 50 years of the Open University

Education

It was estimated around 1,800 people took part in the Edinburgh demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Thousands skip lessons to take part in climate protests spread across Scotland

Environment

Minister for Children and Young People Maree Todd launches the Scottish Government's Parent Club campaign with parents and pupils from a school in Glasgow. Picture: Martin Shields

Here’s one secret to succesful parenting – Hayley Matthews

Opinion

Alan McCombes is editor of the John Muir Trust Journal

John Muir’s legacy gets pupils enthused about learning – Alan McCombes

Opinion

Youth protests in Amsterdam yesterday while Edinburgh school student Sandy Boyd, above right, will help rally Scottish action today. Picture: Getty

Hundreds set to skip classes for climate strike

Environment

Brexit: Damage to Scottish universities would be ‘utter madness’

Education

Stunned Edinburgh University lecturer reported to police for quoting Trainspotting

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians

Nicola Sturgeon launches £400k education fund inspired by Malala Yousafzai

Education

Students plagued by noisy flatmates, damp conditions and freezing temperatures in 'rip off' accommodation

Education

Environment More Environment >>

A snowsports enthusiast survived subzero temperatures in blizzard conditions in the Cairngorms by cuddling his dog to keep warm

Man survives Cairngorms blizzard by hugging his dog for warmth

Environment

Paths for All identified several ways in which Evanton Community Woodland could be made more accessible. Picture: Julian Paren/Geograph

Highland woodland becomes Scotland’s first to be dementia friendly

Health

Ian Gatt, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association

Ian Gatt: Modern fishing fleet of larger vessels is more sustainable in the long run

Opinion

Once extinct in the wild, Przewalksi's horse and foal at Highland Wildlife Park

Edinburgh Zoo is a force for conservation – Barbara Smith

Opinion

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

David Mitchell: Pressure is on to find a solution to vacant Property

Opinion

We are drowning in a sea of plastic – Christine Jardine

Opinion

Campaigners and landowners clash over burning of Scotland’s grouse moors

Environment

Health More Health >>

Poor communication at scandal hit hospital

Poor communication at pigeon-deaths hospital

Politics

Alex Cole-Hamilton with his daughter Darcy

Everyone should know how I saved my 4-year-old’s life – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Opinion

Surgery using ultrasound can treat high blood pressure

Surgery using ultrasound found to treat high blood pressure

News

Paths for All identified several ways in which Evanton Community Woodland could be made more accessible. Picture: Julian Paren/Geograph

Highland woodland becomes Scotland’s first to be dementia friendly

Health

The full list of baby names is published every year.

‘Lucifer’ and ‘Corbyn’ among unique Scottish baby names as full list released

News

The health secretary said it was committed to quality care in rural comunities

Retired surgeons answer call for help in rural Scotland

News

The Hibs fan, 22, was rushed to hospital where scans revealed he had suffered a stroke and had a bleed on the brain caused by a blood clot the size of a 10p coin. Picture: SWNS

‘Hearts are s***e’: Hibs fan who had stroke utters first words in four months

News

Self-harm incidents ‘skyrocketing’ in Scots prisons

Politics

Warning of overload in childhood trauma data

News

‘Ludicrous, dangerous and pointless:’ Outpatients’ two-year wait shames NHS Lothian

Health

Fewer than a fifth of Scots aware of ‘safe’ alcohol limits

News

UK More UK >>

Critics of Mrs May's deal on both sides of the Brexit debate cheered the shock announcement

Brexit: John Bercow throws Theresa May’s hopes of a deal into disarray

Politics

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hugs a worshipper at the Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington, New Zealand. Picture: Getty

Christchurch terror attack shows why we must confront racism – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Theresa May's plans for a third 'meaningful vote' on her Brexit plan have been thrown into disarray (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Queen could be drawn into Brexit debate after Speaker’s ruling – Ian Swanson

Opinion

Travelodge was close to administration in 2012 and subsequently went through a restructuring process

Travelodge targets parents to plug potential Brexit staffing crisis

Media & Leisure

BBC Scotland’s WonderBall is not ‘the worst game show ever’ – Aidan Smith

Opinion

Ian Gatt: Modern fishing fleet of larger vessels is more sustainable in the long run

Opinion

Edinburgh Zoo is a force for conservation – Barbara Smith

Opinion

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

Opinion More Opinion >>

Good leadership does not happen with a magical wave of the job title wand, says Forbes. Picture: Reuben Paris

Comment: Why promotion is not always the right answer

Opinion

Five-year-old Tom Forrester celebrates St Patrick's Day at the Pageant on Portobello Promenade. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Scots are becoming Irish ahead of Brexit – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Alex Cole-Hamilton with his daughter Darcy

Everyone should know how I saved my 4-year-old’s life – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Opinion

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hugs a worshipper at the Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington, New Zealand. Picture: Getty

Christchurch terror attack shows why we must confront racism – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Theresa May's plans for a third 'meaningful vote' on her Brexit plan have been thrown into disarray (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Queen could be drawn into Brexit debate after Speaker’s ruling – Ian Swanson

Opinion

Donald Trump has often spoken about how much he loves Scotland (Picture: Susan Walsh/AP)

Trump effect? Lucifer may overtake Donald on Scottish baby names list – leader comment

Opinion

Robert Burns.

Letters: No shortage of ‘traitor knaves’ as Brexiteers ignore Burns’ philosophy

Your Say

Comment: Do confidentiality contracts serve their purpose?

Opinion

Comment: Flexible finance advice can steer tech start-ups

Companies

BBC Scotland’s WonderBall is not ‘the worst game show ever’ – Aidan Smith

Opinion

Ian Gatt: Modern fishing fleet of larger vessels is more sustainable in the long run

Opinion

World More World >>

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hugs a worshipper at the Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington, New Zealand. Picture: Getty

Christchurch terror attack shows why we must confront racism – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Police forces and emergency services stand at the 24 Oktoberplace in Utrech where the shooting took place. Picture: Getty

Suspected gunman seized following rampage which left three dead in Utrecht

World

Donald Trump has often spoken about how much he loves Scotland (Picture: Susan Walsh/AP)

Trump effect? Lucifer may overtake Donald on Scottish baby names list – leader comment

Opinion

Police at the scene. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Christchurch terror attack: Facebook says no-one reported killer’s live stream

World

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

Millions of Muslims face Orwellian hell in China – Alistair Carmichael MP

Opinion

Shamima Begum: Fear and loathing has robbed us of good judgement – Tom Wood

Opinion

We are drowning in a sea of plastic – Christine Jardine

Opinion

Odd More Odd >>

Scottish chip shop unveils battered Creme Egg for Easter

Lifestyle

Midsteeple Quarter campaigners in Dumfries.

Dumfries building at heart of community buy-out plan put back on market

Odd

Sara Sheridan's books are uploaded to ebook websites without her consent.

Scottish authors unite against 'book pirating' website

Odd

Margaret Thatcher worked as a laboratory assistant in London in the 1950s. Picture: Zuma/REX/Shutterstock

Margaret Thatcher’s fondness for alternative health cure revealed

Odd

Friends of the Scotsman More Friends of the Scotsman >>

Ian Gatt, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association

Ian Gatt: Modern fishing fleet of larger vessels is more sustainable in the long run

Opinion

Once extinct in the wild, Przewalksi's horse and foal at Highland Wildlife Park

Edinburgh Zoo is a force for conservation – Barbara Smith

Opinion

Michael Cloy was a careful, competent biker, riding within the speed limit when was killed by a motorist. His widow only found out in court how her husband died

Brenda Mitchell: Victims must have right to see collision investigation reports

Opinion

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Birch Bay is applauded by Senior Adviser to the President and Chair of the Council on Women and Girls Valerie Jarrett, and tennis great Billie Jean King in 2012. Picture: AP

Obituary: Birch Bayh, US senator who fought for gender equality

Obituaries

Bruno Schroder with the Queen at the opening of Schroders' new HQ in London in November 2018. Picture: REX/Shutterstock

Obituary: Bruno Schroder, investment banker who owned large estate in Islay and helped revive distillery

Obituaries

Industrial heritage champion James Arnold has died at the age of 73

Obituary: Dr James Arnold, former teacher who worked tirelessly to restore Robert Owen’s New Lanark

Obituaries

Academic, journalist and writer Richard Carr

Appreciation: Richard Carr, journalist and writer passionate about design and the arts

Obituaries

Celebrity More Celebrity >>

George Clooney: ‘Stop vilifying Meghan for ‘living life’

Celebrity

Phil Jupitus smashed his Volvo into a truck in Fife. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

TV comic Phill Jupitus fined over hit-and-run in Fife

News

Pallett returned to Instagram to show her support to Jackson in what is her first social media post since August 2018

Celebrity Big Brother star Roxanne Pallett comes out in support of Michael Jackson

Celebrity

Local Hero writer Bill Forsyth

Local Hero writer ‘frozen out’ of Edinburgh musical

Celebrity

TV personality Kylie Jenner. Picture: Angela Weiss/Getty Images

Kylie Jenner becomes world’s youngest self-made billionaire

Celebrity