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There are huge economic questions surrounding Scottish independence. Picture: Getty Images

The big IndyRef2 economic questions that need to be answered - John McLaren Opinion

The drive to sign up more voters has begun. (Picture: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Scottish Independence: SNP bid to get Scots to register to vote ahead of Indyref... Politics

Andy Goram death: Former Rangers, Hibs, Motherwell and Scotland goalkeeper dies ... People

Finance giant Standard Life slashing 50 jobs, with staff at risk 'very scared' Business

Campaigners welcomed bid by Edinburgh to become 'test council' Health

Ross issues warning as Tory MP Chris Pincher loses whip over grope claims Politics

Photographer Cecil Beaton’s diaries to be brought to life at the Fringe What's On

How we are covering the return of Edinburgh's festivals Opinion

The i newsletter cut through the noise

ScotRail senior executives earning six figure salaries post-nationalisation Politics

Former minister Derek Mackay invited to give evidence on ferries scandal Politics

Ukraine signs declaration of intent to join EU as Russian attacks kill 19 World

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

UK government arrogance has undermined our own rail service - Jenny Gilruth MSP Transport

Public needs to walk the walk on climate change, not just talk the talk Columnists

Families forced to cancel holidays amid passport chaos World

Six ducklings rescued from central reserve of busy motorway People

Retail chiefs want 'safeguards' if councils bring in workplace parking levy Transport

Forth Bridge Experience visitor centre approved Transport

Council votes to press on with Workplace Parking Levy Transport

Crime

The 10 highest rated Netflix true crime shows about serial killers Film and TV

Here are the 8 highest rated true crime documentaries on Netflix in 2022 Crime

Here are 11 of the most highly rated true crime podcasts on Apple Crime

Police to withdraw ‘goodwill’ as part of dispute over pay Politics

Weather

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

Watch: The latest weekend forecast for Scotland Weather

Power firms provided ‘unacceptable service’ to some after Storm Arwen – Ofgem People

Edinburgh Weather warning: Lothians and Borders hit with thunderstorm alert Weather

Politics

Why home insulation should be a great national crusade – Brian Wilson Columnists

Putin's terror tactics show world why he must be defeated – Scotsman comment Columnists

History shows unionists need a modern-day Tony Blair to make their case Columnists

Sturgeon's independence masterplan is overgrown student politics – Brian Wilson Columnists

As SNP stokes politics of identity and division, women's voices go unheard Columnists

Taking action to ensure Scotland’s land benefits everyone - Mairi McAllan MSP Politics

Johnson is acting like Trump in refusing to accept Scottish election result Columnists

Opinion

I’ll embrace the Power of Now - soon - Janet Christie’s Mum’s the Word Columnists

PDSA vet nurse Nina Downing answers your pet questions Outdoors

Stately homes could be revitalised by becoming Spanish-style 'Paradors' Columnists

What it really meant to be punk in Britain Columnists

Readers' Letters: A modest proposal on state of independence Letters

People

Da Vinci drawings go on display in Edinburgh What's On

The Proclaimers to release ‘political’ new album People

Friend of Mine, Bridge of Allan, review Food and Drink

Edinburgh’s festivals: New investment needed to retain ‘world-leading’ crown What's On

Day in the Life of Brawsome Bagels owner Food and Drink

Steve Carell tries Irn-Bru for the first time: 'So it's haggis soda?' People

Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Williams, actor who played vicar in Dad's Army People

Obituaries

Obituaries: Roddy Macdonald, agriculturalist and member of Scottish Land Court People

Obituaries: Jean-Louis Trintignant, French leading man of stage and screen People

Scotsman: Billy Bingham, inspirational former Northern Ireland football manager People

Environment

How the UK is failing to cut carbon emissions quickly enough – Andrew Midgley Columnists

Scientists reveal origins and diversity of every known mineral on Earth Environment

Tha na molaidhean son dèiligeadh ri margaidh an fhearainn feumail Columnists

New system will allow EV drivers connection to entire charging network Cars

Historic Dunoon arboretum helps replace diseased Larch trees Environment

Scotland's carbon emissions in lockdown worked out at 7.3 tonnes per person Columnists

Green 'monster' whisky distillery and brewery sets up home on Ness bank Environment

UK News

Threatening tweet aimed at JK Rowling blasted as 'dangerous' and appallling' National

As recession looms, what's the plan, Mr Johnson? – Scotsman comment Columnists

Third World War now seems possible but there is still hope – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Data Capital: On a mission to save holidays National

Data Capital: Addressing universal inequalities National

Tactical voting is a scourge on democracy. Here’s how to end it Columnists

World

Trump clearly tried to destroy US democracy. Yet Republicans still back him Columnists

UK must increase its military capabilities to help Nato defend free world Columnists

Scottish Government says £65m spend a 'one off' amid 'divisive' funding row Politics

Putin caught Nato with its pants down. Can it rearm in time? – Stuart Crawford Columnists

How restoring native predators can help tackle the invasive species crisis Columnists

Nato to adopt Cold War-style readiness to counter Russia’s ‘direct threat’ World

Read This

Men urged not to ignore health problems Read This

Say cheese! Britain’s best smile found and crowned Read This

McVities makes major change to its digestive biscuits with new recipe Read This

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