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Edinburgh crime: Armed police close off street in Capital as flats evacuated (Picture: Police Scotland)

Breaking Armed police close off Scottish street as flats evacuated

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued for Scotland

John Swinney wants every Scottish pupil to have a good educational experience (Picture: Andrew Milligan - Pool/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Exclusion isn't the only response to difficult pupils

Exclusive Festivals outside two biggest cities ignored under expanded fund
The Scottish Government’s Expo fund will hand out increased packages to 14 festivals in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Edinburgh must be careful how it spends the 'tourist tax' Stephen Jardine

Gordon McConachie, who was showing Aberdeen Angus and Highland Cattle at the Royal Highland Show

Farmers angst over political uncertainty at Highland Show

‘Like a tattoo on my heart’: Michael’s story of indefinite detention By The Newsroom

Regime change in Iran? Be careful what you wish for Stephen Gethins

Fergus Ewing, pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Ewing could be the man who gave devolution kick up the A9 Brian Wilson

Muirburn, controlled burning in cooler months, can help reduce the risk of wildfires

Decision to delay new muirburn rules hailed as a 'pragmatic' move

UK News

Dame Prue Leith joins activists from Dignity in Dying in support of the assisted dying Bill in Parliament Square, central London, ahead of a debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons

Vote brings assisted dying closer to becoming law in England and Wales

Katie Boulter celebrates during her match against Diana Shnaider on day four of the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

'It's horrible': Boulter on receiving death threats and toxic messages

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

World

Moayed Abu Ammouna was due to speak at Art27 Scotland's Culture=Life festival this week.

Exclusive Festival cancels event after Gaza filmmaker unable to leave war zone

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

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Weather

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

Scotland is set to enjoying some scorching hot weather this weekend.

Where will be hottest? Here's the weekend weather across the country

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon (left) leaves the UK Covid Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre last year, after admitting to deleting WhatsApp messages.

WhatsApp removed from Scottish Government phones after Covid backlash

Ministers and officials were previously criticised for deleting messages during the Covid pandemic

Fergus Ewing on the 'scunner' factor and going independent

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has announced he will run as an independent in Inverness and Nairn next year

Veteran SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has refused to be cowed by rules on speaking out in public against his party (Picture: John Devlin)

Ewing to stand as an independent in 2026 Scottish election

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing released the statement, after being at odds with the party for an extended period.

Can Fergus Ewing beat the SNP and win as an independent?Alistair Grant

Alistair Grant

Holyrood body admits causing 'upset' amid calls for trans WCs U-turn

This comes as pressure grows for the Scottish Government to update its official guidance on single-s...

SNP will 'not ask the impossible' as weakened climate aims revealed

SNP ministers will publish its new climate change plan by the end of 2025 - two years later than pr...

Transport

Pride Edinburgh returns this weekend, with the march taking place on Saturday, June 21.

Full list of road closures for Edinburgh Pride march

The cyclist was taken to Forth Valley Hospital for treatment.

Cyclist attacks man sitting on bench in 'violent, unprovoked assault'

New CalMac ferry setback: Repairs could take 'significantly longer'

13 people have died and almost 180 injured in collisions in the last three years.

Level of support for A96 dualling revealed as ministers renew support

Education

The prestigious Fettes College in Edinburgh counts former prime minister Sir Tony Blair among its alumni. Picture: PA

Exclusive Fettes College looks to cut staff in face of rising costs

These UK universities rated especially well for student satisfaction in to the Complete University Guide's league table

The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

The fund is open to all state-run nurseries, primary and secondary schools.

School librarians to be axed in Glasgow under 'damaging cuts'

Dundee University

Interim head appointed at university after damning report on finances

Environment

People enjoying the warm weather in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens on Thursday. Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave

Water levels could ‘deteriorate quickly’ despite recent wet weather

Unique Scottish beach flights disrupted by mystery weather phenomenon

A view of some cattle near New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway

Exclusive Scottish Government accused of 'stagnation' over future of farming

Health

Dr Scott Arthur MP, Richard Davidson, Chief Executive of Sarcoma UK, Nicola Crowson, Patient Advocate, Wes Streeting, Health Secretary and Professor Anant Desai, Chair of the British Sarcoma Group

Scottish Government backs review of sarcoma treatment after new report reveals s...

Being active can be one of the best ways to live well with a long term health condition

National charity launches new wellbeing and exercise podcast to help more Scotti...

Konnor's family are very close

'Sickle cell isn't just on Supacell': Konnor Ewudzi and his family open up about...

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

Crime

The three victims of the fatal crash last July: Connor Page, 21, left; Reece Williams, 23, top right; and Lewis Sodden, 24, bottom right. Pics: Contributed

Woman, 21, charged after crash in Falkirk area left three dead

Two charged over incident which saw woman and horses killed in crash.

Two charged after woman and four horses killed in crash on A737

The former college buildings where police uncovered a major cannabis haul (Pic: Fife Free Press)

£7million drugs haul as police raid former college building in Fife

Detectives in Ayr are appealing for information following an ‘attempted murder’.

Detectives in Ayr appealing for information after ‘attempted murder’

Police were alerted to a body found in a wooded area on the outskirts of Ancrum in the Scottish Borders on Wednesday.

Body found in wooded area during search for missing Scots teenager

A man who raped a 15-year-old girl after following her on a street in Falkirk has been jailed.

Rapist jailed after ‘appalling’ sexual assault on schoolgirl, 15

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
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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

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Were the 80s the best decade in which to be alive? These great retro photos help make the case

17 photos that prove the 80s were the best decade in which to be alive

Toni in Love Island series 12 episode 7

Real reason Love Island won’t air a new episode tonight

Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace which began production during the 2008 Hollywood writers' strike.

A classic Daniel Craig Bond film is on TV - full cast

Oasis in 1993

BBC to air Oasis special and this is how you can watch it

Enjoy a pre-flight bite and a drink in peace with airport lounge access – no business class ticket required.

How to get airport lounge access from just £11

Wine: I tried canned wine for the first time - now it’s my summer must-have

I tried canned wine for the first time - my verdict