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ScotRail is to review ticket refund policies as claims increased following news of the impending service cuts. Picture: John Devlin

Refund policy to be revised amid anger at lack of ScotRail-Aslef talks Transport

It was known as the 'Castle of Spite'

Highland 'Castle of Spite' goes back on market after less than a year National

Female councillors 'literally cannot afford' childcare due to poor pay Politics

Land values could 'rise sevenfold' as wealthy investors chase lucrative schemes National

I feel ashamed of how Scotland is failing its poorest children – Brian Wilson Columnists

Kirk holds first hybrid General Assembly Politics

Hundreds of popular grocery items rise by over 20% in price amid discount drop Consumer

Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid after 'mild symptoms' Politics

cut through the noise

ScotRail workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute Transport

Nicola Sturgeon issues warning over EU trade war after talks with Sinn Féin Politics

No answer from Permanent Secretary on recording of ferries contract decision Politics

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

Government can't spend its way out of trouble, only into even bigger mess Columnists

No guarantee ScotRail service cuts will not hit Edinburgh festivals Transport

ScotRail timetable cuts: Why are services being reduced? When will Edinburgh-Gla... Transport

Train service cuts will 'absolutely not' last until 2023, says minister Transport

Sturgeon may regret failing to champion car-use curbs – Alastair Dalton Columnists

Driver must stand trial over deadly Tesla crash when car was in 'autopilot' People

Incompetence not illegality is the cause of Ferrygate scandal – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Crime

Here are the 8 most highly rated new release true crime series on Netflix Crime

The 15 best true crime podcasts available to listen via Spotify Podcasts Crime

The 10 best true crime podcasts about serial killers Crime

Rapist Edinburgh GP used fake Tinder profile to lure victim to hotel Crime

Weather

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in Weather

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

Blood Moon: 14 amazing photos of the lunar eclipse around the world Weather

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

Politics

Childcare costs are both a democratic and an economic issue – Scotsman comment Columnists

Support for UN treaty to ban political abuses of religion is growing Columnists

Abolishing legal status of sex would rob women of sex-based rights Columnists

Scottish politics 'not capable' of dealing with Northern Ireland complexities Politics

Russian soldier's weakness after order to kill civilian shows 'banality of evil' Columnists

Teachers: Andrea Bradley is first woman general secretary of the EIS Education

Johnson insists he will not block Covid rule breaker names being published Politics

Opinion

Get ready for a sudden influx of 'dark supermarkets' – Stephen Jardine Columnists

Pet Shop Boys city legacy, from Fringe to Portaloos blowing along Princes Street Columnists

MSPs should not display a sulky teenager’s attitude to democratic scrutiny Columnists

Readers' Letters: Gender agenda is confusing young people Letters

How does Scotland win the war for tech talent? - Nick Freer Columnists

People

Connect: Stage and screen star Jessie Buckley to appear at Edinburgh festival What's On

Lewis Capaldi named on 'Young Music Rich List' People

'They wanted to put things right': Couple tie the knot after 60 years together People

House of the Dragon: New trailer released for Game of Thrones prequel People

Finland says Russia is cutting off its natural gas supplies World

Day in the Life: Jonathan Chierchia, owner of Decanter Food and Drink

How to make the perfect crisp sandwich Food and Drink

Obituaries

Scotsman Obituaries: Neill McCormick, Scottish veterinary surgeon People

Scotsman Obituaries: Prof Frank McPherson, Scottish clinical psychologist People

Obituary: Wille McLaren, cattle breeder known as ‘Mr Aberdeen Angus’ People

Environment

Beware politicians who pay lip-service to climate change – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Scottish wildcats and snails among global creatures on zoo’s urgent ‘save’ list Environment

Tha a bhith carbon cothromach furasta far nach eil daoine Columnists

Orkney Grey seal pup entangled in fishing net rescued by marine mammal charity Environment

First electric fire appliance will be tackling blazes in Scotland next year Environment

What’s up pussycat: Adorable wildcat kittens make debut appearance Environment

Bird's eye view: Nature reserve improvements on northernmost inhabited island Environment

UK News

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is the new theme at the UK's most northly branch People

Rangers v Eintracht Frankfurt RECAP - Heartbreak for Rangers in Europa League Football

As Johnson pushes more people into poverty, SNP is providing real help Columnists

Dunfermline among eight new cities named for Queen's Platinum Jubilee National

Looking after your mental health is an urgent priority – Caitlin Delavaine Columnists

Winners of UK's biggest EuroMillions jackpot revealed National

World

Russian troops ‘likely to redeploy from Mariupol’ - MoD World

Musician left in limbo in hostel after waiting two months for visa for Scotland World

Four stabbed in random knife attack in Norway World

Ukraine conflict: US accuses Russia of holding world hostage over food World

Covid has reached North Korea, threatening a humanitarian emergency Columnists

What are laser weapons and why is Volodymyr Zelensky mocking Russia over them? World

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