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New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf announces Shona Robison as deputy and confirms role for Kate Forbes

Opposition leaders in Holyrood, Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Anas Sarwar of Scottish Labour, and Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservatives.
Opposition leaders in Holyrood, Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Anas Sarwar of Scottish Labour, and Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservatives.

Holyrood opposition test out attack lines on new First Minister Humza Yousaf

The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy
The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy

Fire breaks out on CalMac ferry serving Hebrides in latest setback

David Harris, CEO of Circularity Scotland, appeared before a Holyrood committee.
David Harris, CEO of Circularity Scotland, appeared before a Holyrood committee.

Government was warned deposit return scheme launch could not be delivered

Inma from Red Point Tattoo, London. Pic: Bart Masiukiewicz aka Pictures in Blood.
Inma from Red Point Tattoo, London. Pic: Bart Masiukiewicz aka Pictures in Blood.

We visit the Scottish Tattoo Convention 2023

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Leading venues announce hundreds of new shows

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf speaks to the media during a visit to Falkirk Community Hospital to announce additional funding to develop the Hospital at Home scheme. Picture date: Thursday May 12, 2022.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf speaks to the media during a visit to Falkirk Community Hospital to announce additional funding to develop the Hospital at Home scheme. Picture date: Thursday May 12, 2022.

Who is Humza Yousaf? Scotland's first FM from minority ethnic background

Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).

Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

cut through the noise

The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.
The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.

WATCH: The Scotsman's politics team discuss election of Humza Yousaf

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours
Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars

Celtic manager Fran Alonso claimed he was called 'a little rat'.
Celtic manager Fran Alonso claimed he was called 'a little rat'.

SFA to probe apparent headbutt by Rangers coach on Celtic boss after SWPL game

Coronavirus

When will US open borders? If America will allow travellers from UK again - and current travel rules explained (Image credit: Getty Images)
When will US open borders? If America will allow travellers from UK again - and current travel rules explained (Image credit: Getty Images)

When will US borders open to UK travellers?

Which countries have seen the highest number of coronavirus cases so far? (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva Pro)
Which countries have seen the highest number of coronavirus cases so far? (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva Pro)

Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?

Vaccine passport Scotland: how to get NHS Covid vaccine certificate - and what can it be used for? (Shutterstock)
Vaccine passport Scotland: how to get NHS Covid vaccine certificate - and what can it be used for? (Shutterstock)

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland

Transport

Loganair has confirmed it is to expand at London Heathrow and renewed its calls to the UK Government to reform competition remedies to make slots at Heathrow permanently available for UK regional connectivity.
Loganair has confirmed it is to expand at London Heathrow and renewed its calls to the UK Government to reform competition remedies to make slots at Heathrow permanently available for UK regional connectivity.

Loganair to expands at London Heathrow

Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images
Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

Blocks holding ship in place ‘could be key factor’ in Leith dry dock incident

The world's largest airliner landing at Glasgow Airport for the first time since September 2019. Picture: Chris James/PA Wire
The world's largest airliner landing at Glasgow Airport for the first time since September 2019. Picture: Chris James/PA Wire

World’s largest airliner returns to Glasgow for first time since 2019

The observation car 1719E was restored for the Strathspey Railway by engineers Nemesis Rail. Picture: Nemesis Rail
The observation car 1719E was restored for the Strathspey Railway by engineers Nemesis Rail. Picture: Nemesis Rail

Historic rail observation car returns to Highlands after 55 years

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

Ryanair is to increase its Edinburgh routes to 69 this summer. Picture: Neil Hanna
Ryanair is to increase its Edinburgh routes to 69 this summer. Picture: Neil Hanna

Future Flight: Ryanair to fly a record 90 summer routes from Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon at a launch ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox in 2017 (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)
Nicola Sturgeon at a launch ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox in 2017 (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Brian Wilson: Naming Hull 802 the ‘MV Nicola Sturgeon’ would be fitting tribute

Crime

The Stone of Destiny safely ensconced in the Great Hall in Edinburgh Castle on St Andrew's Day, 1996 (Picture: PA)
The Stone of Destiny safely ensconced in the Great Hall in Edinburgh Castle on St Andrew's Day, 1996 (Picture: PA)

Moving the Stone of Destiny will be no simple task – Tom Wood

A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Three children and three adults killed in Nashville elementary school shooting

An armed Police Service of Northern Ireland officer. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
An armed Police Service of Northern Ireland officer. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

MI5 raises Northern Ireland terror threat level to 'severe'

Jo Clancy is an Associate, RTA Law LLP
Jo Clancy is an Associate, RTA Law LLP

The defence of automatism in traffic accidents raises big questions for insurers...

Weather

Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images
Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

Joe Biden issues emergency declaration in wake of deadly US tornado

A cold snap is on its way
A cold snap is on its way

Scotland weather: British Summer Time set to arrive with -7 temperatures

Sightings of the stonechat in spring carried particular superstitions in Scotland. PIC: Ziva & Amir/Flickr/CC.
Sightings of the stonechat in spring carried particular superstitions in Scotland. PIC: Ziva & Amir/Flickr/CC.

Spring equinox: the ancient beliefs of the new season in Scotland

The custom of changing our clocks twice per year dates back over a century to when it started in the First World War.
The custom of changing our clocks twice per year dates back over a century to when it started in the First World War.

When do the clocks go forward in 2023 and when is Spring?

Politics

Kate Forbes' views on social issues proved not to be the barrier to high office that some in the SNP had expected (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Kate Forbes' views on social issues proved not to be the barrier to high office that some in the SNP had expected (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why Forbes may be the real winner of the SNP leadership contest – Murdo Fraser

If there's a virtue-signalling message you want to send, there's probably a suitable emoji but how much good will it actually do? (Picture: Tengku Bahar/AFP via Getty Images)
If there's a virtue-signalling message you want to send, there's probably a suitable emoji but how much good will it actually do? (Picture: Tengku Bahar/AFP via Getty Images)

Virtue-signalling hashtags just send a message that you don't really care

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi shake hands in Tehran in July last year (Picture: Sergei Savostyanov/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi shake hands in Tehran in July last year (Picture: Sergei Savostyanov/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

If ICC can issue arrest warrant for Putin, it can do so for Iran’s brutal regime

Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.
Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.

Humza Yousaf elected First Minister of Scotland in Scottish Parliament vote

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

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

Parliament to elect a next first minister: When will Humza Yousaf be sworn in?

Polling expert Sir John Curtice. Picture: John Devlin
Polling expert Sir John Curtice. Picture: John Devlin

Curtice says Labour can win 10 Scottish seats at election after Yousaf's win

Opinion

Like Lego, small molecules can be combined with others to create more complex ensembles (Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Like Lego, small molecules can be combined with others to create more complex ensembles (Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

'Synthetic' organic chemistry may be controversial but it's also vital

Charities need support to hit Net Zero climate targets - Martin Nadin

Dr Lara Mitchell has been a Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly for 20 years and is the current Clinical lead for Acute Care (Frailty) for Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
Dr Lara Mitchell has been a Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly for 20 years and is the current Clinical lead for Acute Care (Frailty) for Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Small changes today will make life better tomorrow - Lara Mitchell

Mark O’Donnell, chief executive of Age Scotland
Mark O’Donnell, chief executive of Age Scotland

Age-old issues for new First Minister - Mark O'Donnell

This photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018 shows a woman looking at Social Networking applications Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Whatsapp, Twitter, Messenger and Linkedin on a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)
This photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018 shows a woman looking at Social Networking applications Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Whatsapp, Twitter, Messenger and Linkedin on a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Employees are the rocket fuel for social media investment

People

The new crematorium will be on the Elsick Estate
The new crematorium will be on the Elsick Estate

Green light for Chapleton crematorium

Marion Montgomery with her pet pooches.
Marion Montgomery with her pet pooches.

Points of Light Award for Stonehaven anti-litter champion

Anna and Jonathan Cordiner of Kayleigh's Wee Stars at the Million Pound Ball (Pic:Michal Wachucik)
Anna and Jonathan Cordiner of Kayleigh's Wee Stars at the Million Pound Ball (Pic:Michal Wachucik)

Children’s charity raises £34k at Million Pound Ball

Catriona Gray (and Arlo) who is walking The Kiltwalk to raise funds for Quarriers Young Carers Support Service in Aberdeenshire.
Catriona Gray (and Arlo) who is walking The Kiltwalk to raise funds for Quarriers Young Carers Support Service in Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire mum takes on The Kiltwalk to say thank you

There’s something to interest everyone at a good autojumble!
There’s something to interest everyone at a good autojumble!

Spring Autojumble returns to Grampian Transport Museum

The decision marks the first-ever conservation translocation of wildcats in Britain. (Pic: Saving Wildcats)
The decision marks the first-ever conservation translocation of wildcats in Britain. (Pic: Saving Wildcats)

First-ever Scottish wildcat release approved

Twinflower on the Abergeldie Estate (photo: Ann Miles)
Twinflower on the Abergeldie Estate (photo: Ann Miles)

Cairngorms National Park estates providing a boost for twinflower conservation

Obituaries

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

Douglas Hill, Company Secretary of Scotsman Publications in his office in January 1979
Douglas Hill, Company Secretary of Scotsman Publications in his office in January 1979

Obituaries: Douglas Hill, former company secretary of Scotsman Publications

Robert Blake arrives in London for the premiere of In Cold Blood in 1968 (Picture: J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Robert Blake arrives in London for the premiere of In Cold Blood in 1968 (Picture: J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Obituaries: Robert Blake, actor​ whose career was overshadowed by murder case

Environment

Trees planted in a Kilmacolm beauty spot have been dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II as part of a major environmental project. Inverclyde. Environment and regeneration convener, Councillor Michael McCormick, left, and Lord-Lieutenant Colonel Peter McCarthy.
Trees planted in a Kilmacolm beauty spot have been dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II as part of a major environmental project. Inverclyde. Environment and regeneration convener, Councillor Michael McCormick, left, and Lord-Lieutenant Colonel Peter McCarthy.

Trees at Scottish beauty spot dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job

The upcoming episode of David Attenborough's new BBC show Wild Isles will shine a light on the lifecycle of wild salmon as the iconic fish go on their epic journey from river to sea and back again. Picture: Phil Wilkinson
The upcoming episode of David Attenborough's new BBC show Wild Isles will shine a light on the lifecycle of wild salmon as the iconic fish go on their epic journey from river to sea and back again. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Wild Isles: David Attenborough show to highlight plight of wild salmon

Eating less meat and choosing organic, free-range produce can help get the planet back on track (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Eating less meat and choosing organic, free-range produce can help get the planet back on track (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Treating farm animals well is good for us, them and the whole planet

Residents of Great Bernera have been been trying to buy the island from its absentee German landlord for more than a decade. PIC: Walter Baxter/geograph.org
Residents of Great Bernera have been been trying to buy the island from its absentee German landlord for more than a decade. PIC: Walter Baxter/geograph.org

More 'legal muscle' needed to help islanders buy out absentee German landlord

The popular Outlander television series, starring Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, has brought fans flocking to landmarks in Scotland with links to the story
The popular Outlander television series, starring Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, has brought fans flocking to landmarks in Scotland with links to the story

Culloden battle: Entry fees review as Outlander fans flock to Jacobite site

Organisations from around Europe have written to Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater to show support for the Deposit Return Scheme.
Organisations from around Europe have written to Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater to show support for the Deposit Return Scheme.

Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme ‘has inspired campaigns around Europe’

UK News

The UK Government is looking for ways to spend money in Scotland, but isn't interested in waving a Union Jack about it (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
The UK Government is looking for ways to spend money in Scotland, but isn't interested in waving a Union Jack about it (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Will Yousaf meet UK Government halfway on ways to improve life in Scotland?

Rock star Derek Dick, also known as Fish, the former frontman of Marillion, is planning a new life on Berneray in the Outer Hebrides (pictured) PIC: geograph.org.
Rock star Derek Dick, also known as Fish, the former frontman of Marillion, is planning a new life on Berneray in the Outer Hebrides (pictured) PIC: geograph.org.

Scottish rock star prepares for the quiet life and buys croft in Outer Hebrides

Here are the 10 most inspiring Scottish women of all time, as per Scotsman readers.
Here are the 10 most inspiring Scottish women of all time, as per Scotsman readers.

Here are the 10 most inspiring Scottish Women of all time

The Scottish local authority has been embroiled in legal action against the sportswear giant, Under Armour, and its founder, Kevin Plank, since 2017. Picture: Molly Riley/UPI/Shutterstock
The Scottish local authority has been embroiled in legal action against the sportswear giant, Under Armour, and its founder, Kevin Plank, since 2017. Picture: Molly Riley/UPI/Shutterstock

Scots council goes to court to obtain US journalist's emails

Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon are political opponents with much in common (Picture: Duncan McGlynn/AFP via Getty Images)
Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon are political opponents with much in common (Picture: Duncan McGlynn/AFP via Getty Images)

Fading of Sturgeon and Johnson's political careers may signal end of populism

The Sunday Times guide has been published
The Sunday Times guide has been published

The 7 best places to live in Scotland according to the Best Places to Live guide

World

In this photograph from May last year, Matiullah Wesa, head of PenPath and advocate for girls' education in Afghanistan, speaks to children during a class next to his mobile library in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar Province.
In this photograph from May last year, Matiullah Wesa, head of PenPath and advocate for girls' education in Afghanistan, speaks to children during a class next to his mobile library in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar Province.

Afghan campaigner for women’s education detained by Taliban

Firefighters and police rescue migrants from an immigration station in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state on March 27, 2023, where at least 39 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire at the immigration station. (Photo by HERIKA MARTINEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Firefighters and police rescue migrants from an immigration station in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state on March 27, 2023, where at least 39 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire at the immigration station. (Photo by HERIKA MARTINEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Dozens of migrants killed in fire at Mexican detention centre

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street after meeting Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street after meeting Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

Israel’s prime minister should not allow company he keeps to affect decisions

Maksym Galinichev, pictured here boxing Abdessamad Abbaz of Morocco in the Men's Bantam semi final at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games, has been killed in combat.
Maksym Galinichev, pictured here boxing Abdessamad Abbaz of Morocco in the Men's Bantam semi final at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games, has been killed in combat.

Boxing champion killed fighting in Ukrainian military

Twitter has been in turmoil since the platform was taken over by Tesla head Elon Musk.
Twitter has been in turmoil since the platform was taken over by Tesla head Elon Musk.

Twitter source code leaked online

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Rupert Murdoch (L) and Jerry Hall attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Rupert Murdoch (L) and Jerry Hall attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Age gap relationships aren't for me - Gaby Soutar

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April will see strike action affect everything from rail service to civil and public services.
April will see strike action affect everything from rail service to civil and public services.

Full list of strikes coming up in April 2023

Final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine to be added to Netflix UK

The all-out strike in April will see over 130,000 civil and public sector workers walk out.
The all-out strike in April will see over 130,000 civil and public sector workers walk out.

Over 130,000 civil and public servants to walk out on strike in April