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British Transport Police has warned that rail violence will increase. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail staff threatened with knives, flame throwers and fire extinguishers Transport

ScotRail warns of 350 weekend train cancellations caused by drivers’ dispute Transport

Only a public inquiry will get at truth about missing ferries – Brian Wilson Columnists

Uncovered: The remarkable life of Scots soldier, swindler and fugitive Heritage

75-year-old Scot travels to Germany to help refugees with UK visa applications World

Big screens in Princes Street Gardens to show Queen's Platinum Jubilee People

Former Portobello Skylark pleasure boat to be restored Heritage

SNP should admit independence isn't going to happen any time soon Columnists

cut through the noise

Police Scotland pay nearly £1 million to ex-officer 'victimised' by 'boy's club' Must Read

Furious unions warn of strike action over civil service job cuts Politics

Covid Scotland: Coronavirus levels drop to pre-Christmas levels Coronavirus

Coronavirus

When will US borders open to UK travellers? National

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

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland Coronavirus

Transport

Train violence demands a zero-tolerance approach, but also greater understanding Columnists

Kirkcaldy crash: Woman in hospital after early morning incident on High Street Transport

Here's why airlines are struggling to cope as demand for flights returns Columnists

Police predict upsurge in violence on Scottish railways after incidents rise Transport

Flying robots may not be as good as jetpacks but they're still pretty futuristic Columnists

Lean green hydrogen machine lets buses and lorries refuel anywhere Environment

Easyjet passengers told to bring own food on board due to catering shortages Transport

Crime

Best true crime podcasts: 11 of the best currently available on Apple Podcasts Crime

The 8 highest rated new true crime series released on Netflix in 2022 Crime

These are the 5 best new true crime documentaries hitting Netflix UK in May Crime

Apple Podcast's 10 best true crime series about serial killers Crime

Weather

All you need to know about May's Flower Moon Weather

Taps off: ‘Early warning’ of summer water shortages in Scotland Environment

Fight fire with fire: Can muirburn cut blaze risk to Scottish landscape? Environment

Good Friday set to be hottest day of year for UK - Scotland's latest forecast Weather

Politics

Finland in Nato would bring spirit of 'sisu' to defence of democratic ideals Columnists

Poorest need money for food, not lectures about cooking – Susan Dalgety Columnists

Litter louts should be forced to spend a day cleaning up our streets Columnists

How Johnson has been revealed as a reactionary nationalist – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Finland and Sweden should already be treated as Nato members – Scotsman comment Columnists

Why Ukraine’s undersized military is resisting larger Russian forces Columnists

Partygate fines is a 'non-story' insists Tory Jacob Rees-Mogg Politics

Opinion

Janet Christie's Mum's the Word Columnists

Milky Way black hole image has a lesson for us all – Scotsman comment Columnists

Learning the piano again at 46 has brought joy and a peace (of sorts) Columnists

Tha Boris a-nis a’ deànamh cron air a’ phàrtaidh aige Columnists

If government won't act, charities must meet the soaring need for emergency food Columnists

People

Observatory House, Edinburgh – a unique retreat - Scotland on Sunday Travel What's On

Refugees, asylum seekers, elderly and disabled people to get Fringe days out What's On

'Little Ship' from Second World War Dunkirk evacuation is slowly being restored Heritage

How photographer captured iconic shots of Cowgate blaze, in his pyjamas People

Granite Harbour: Filming starts on new Aberdeen-set police drama What's On

Curlews among victims of latest bird flu outbreak Environment

Laura Thomas tells us about her North Berwick lifestyle business Homes and Gardens

Obituaries

Scotsman Obituaries: Norman Suddon, Scottish rugby player People

Obituaries: Sir Harrison Birtwistle, British composer whose work divided opinion People

Obituaries: Rt Rev Edward Luscombe, former Bishop of Brechin People

Environment

Researchers to study eco-friendly discrimination against disabled people Health

Rubbish: Why the world's favourite drinks should come in refillable bottles Environment

Scallop dredging kit change could reduce damage to environment Environment

How Scotland can rebuild its steel industry and cut carbon emissions Columnists

Budding artists encouraged to get creative in Scotland's 'most exotic' garden Environment

Where to find progress on climate change in a more dangerous and divided world? Columnists

Scientists grow plants in soil from moon for the first time Lifestyle

UK News

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Satirical sexism from classic 1980s comedy still hits a nerve – Laura Waddell Columnists

New clan chief swaps his Arizona cactus garden for Culloden this summer National

Johnson's decision to pick a fight with EU is a cynical ploy – Scotsman comment Columnists

Post Office Horizon scandal: Inquiry told of 'bully boys' demanding repayments National

NC500 locals fed up with speeding convoys of sports cars on Highland roads National

World

Deaths announced as North Korea admits 'fever' spreading across county World

What is NATO and what is its purpose? World

Why does the Cambodian government think Britain has stolen its sacred objects World

Sri Lanka protests: Why veteran PM has taken on job no-one else wants World

What will Russia do if Finland and Sweden join Nato? World

Fascinating friendship shows what humanity stands to gain from refugees' stories Columnists

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