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Coul Links, near Embo, in the Scottish Highlands, which has been earmarked for a golf course development that has promised to bring money to the area, but has caused concern for conservationists

The 'special' habitat in spotlight as decision on golf course looms

Brewdog has a major planting plan for Kinrara estate, which stalled last year after half of the saplings planted died

BrewDog to replace 250,000 dead trees in £2.7m Highlands forest scheme

The University of Dundee

Exclusive Inside story of the moment a Scottish university plunged into crisis

There are calls for cat cafes to be 'phased out'

Cat cafes should be 'phased out', as charities raise welfare concerns

£10 million has been awarded as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal to look into extending the Borders railway (Picture: Scott Louden)

Readers' Letters: Borders railway expansion would not benefit Scotland
An extension of the Borders Railway would be good for train fans but bad for taxpayers, says reader

Hopes are rising that a long-term future for the Grangemouth industrial hub can be drawn up (Picture: Lisa Ferguson/National World)

Analysis Saving Grangemouth needs cash and political will to become a reality

A new stamp to be issued later this month features the Loch Ness Monster (Picture: Royal Mail)

How Scotland's Loch Ness Monster is about to get the ultimate accolade Scotsman comment

Rachel Marsden cycling through Holyrood Park during the Edinburgh Dawn Patrol on Tuesday

I joined Edinburgh's Dawn Patrol for a stunning cycle ride at 5.40am Alastair Dalton

John Swinney, left, speaks to Mark Simmers, chief executive of biorefinery Celtic Renewables, during a visit to the Grangemouth plant (Picture: WPA pool)

Grangemouth is a vital test case for Scotland's oil and gas industry Scotsman comment

The R&A has overseen vast growth in the commercial appeal of The Open, golf's most storied championship, but there are questions over whether it is going too far. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty

Exclusive How the R&A 'chasing The Open dollar' is bypassing historic courses

Gillian Martin said the draft Heat in Buildings Bill would ‘make people poorer’

Reality check for Scottish Government's housing policies is a welcome sign

UK News

The low turnout at the 2024 general election was a warning sign for democracy in the UK (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

Why a 'Bonfire of the Quangos' is crucial to defeating Reform UK Henry McLeish

Keir Starmer's flawed economic policies are undermining much-needed efforts to increase defence spending (Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth/WPA pool)

How Keir Starmer is turning UK into second-rate European power Azeem Ibrahim

Kemi Badenoch should speak to the insurance industry about their rising costs as a result of increasingly extreme weather (Picture: Leon Neal)

Why Conservative leader is wrong about climate change Scotsman comment

One of many floral tributes left at the house in Bushey, Hertfordshire, where Carol Hunt, 61, and two of her daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were murdered by Kyle Clifford (Picture: Jonathan Brady)

Why these horrific murders should make us think about death penalty Tom Wood

Glasgow University's RoboGuide, a talking, self-navigating robotic guide dog, meets a Labrador at the RNIB conference on Inclusive Design for Sustainability at Glasgow Science Centre

Why 2025 is the most exciting time in history for blind people Robin Spinks

This spring will see far fewer slugs in gardens compared with last year, according to experts from the Royal Horticultural Society

Sluggish year for slugs as experts predict fewer numbers this spring

World

Given its harmful effects, social media simply cannot be allowed to continue in its current form (Picture: Spencer Platt)

How to launch social media revolution to strip Musk and co of power Ian Johnston

Barnton Bunker in Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Cold War nuclear bunker in Scotland that 'could be used' by army

Canadian troops leave their trenches for an attack on the German positions during the First World War (Picture: The Print Collector/Heritage Images)

The historic ties that mean we must stand with Canada against Trump Alex Cole-Hamilton

At the United Nations when Christine Jardine was there, Donald Trump's influence hung over everything like a cloud (Picture: Andrew Harnik)

Countries looking to UK and EU, not US, to uphold international law Christine Jardine

Ian and Karen Addie on their wedding day (Pic: Submitted)

Trapped in Australia: Man unable to be with family he raised for 30 years

Lear is a new reimagining of the iconic King Lear play by William Shakespeare.

Scottish reimagining of iconic play by deaf actor and writer

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Weather

The Puck's Glen gorge walking trail

The spectacular 2-mile popular walk shut long term due to storm damage

Cyclists in the park,

Today is the first day of spring - When do the clocks change?

Politics

The University of Dundee's Queen Mother Building

Scottish university would run out of money within weeks without help

‘Very grave cash crisis’ outlined to MSPs as university chiefs give evidence to MSPs

The 6 key things learned from 'jaw-dropping' Dundee University hearing

Evidence comes just days after it was announced 632 jobs could be axed

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons

SNP record on youth homelessness ‘appalling’, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Prime Minister criticised the SNP record

Former SNP minister faces selection battle with ex-city leader Alistair Grant

Alistair Grant

Ex-SNP treasurer arrested under Branchform probe bids to stand again

The SNP’s Colin Beattie said he had a ‘solid track record as an MSP over the past 14 years’

Worries of non-fatal strangulation law being deprioritised

‘How can you consent if you lose consciousness?’

Transport

Failure to win contract 'a red herring for Ferguson Marine's survival' Alastair Dalton

The Glen Sannox ferry is operating from Troon, rather than Ardrossan, because the harbour there has not yet been upgraded (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Ex-Ferguson Marine owner on 'absolutely crying shame' over ferries bid

The MV Glen Sannox, recently built at Feguson Marine shipyard.

Ferguson Marine misses out on vital £175m CalMac ferry contract

Glen Sannox hull crack: Defects in another Ferguson Marine vessel

Education

Catchment changes may be required for Boroughmuir High School in the long term, officials say

Edinburgh schools face catchment changes and temporary classrooms

Wallace & Gromit. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Wallace and Gromit creator inspiring next generation in Scots schools

Edinburgh University (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh University union ballot finds 75% ready for strike action

A Police Scotland investigation has been launched

Police investigating allegations of sexual abuse at a Scottish school

Environment

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is warning of “very high” and “extreme” wildfire risk

These are the areas where an 'extreme' wildfire alert is in place

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband during a meeting of the National Wealth Fund Taskforce in 11 Downing Street. PIC: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

Ed Miliband reveals deadline for Scotland's carbon capture approval

The Cruach Mhor windfarm on the Cowal Peninsula.

Community loses bid to take windfarm from energy giant - but fights on

Health

Greyfriars Bobby joins in with the mask wearing.

Remembering Lockdown: 25 pictures of Scotland in the pandemic

Dr Clara Doran has turned the personal challenges we into a business opportunity

How a doctor turned brain fog into a business with a simple supplement

Women with early stage cervical cancer can end up waiting years to get a hysterectomy (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

Told she may have cancer, Jenny had to wait nearly a year to find out Jackie Baillie

Shoppers rave about powerful IPL hair removal device that gives 98% hair reduction in 4 weeks - now on sale

Shoppers rave about at home IPL hair removal device that's now on sale

Crime

Get your affairs in order, advises Lesley McKnight

Where there’s a will there’s a way ahead

Will we soon be seeing number plates on the back of bicycles?

Should cyclists be forced to have insurance?

Lincluden Primary School in Dumfries, where the knife was discovered

Police called after child brings knife into primary school

A teenage girl has been arrested over cannabis possession

Teenage girl arrested after police find cannabis haul worth over £200k

Liam Entwistle has tips for employers navigating conflicts of belief in the workplace

Why bosses must take a proportionate view on staff conduct

Euan Bathgate says homes must become more energy efficient

Here’s how we can help Scotland meet net zero targets

Future Scotland

In 2005, a vast protest march took place in Edinburgh under the banner of Make Poverty History amid calls for G8 countries to write off Developing World debt (Picture: Scott Barbour)

Why UK was wrong to cut overseas aid budget
The partnership between Scotland and Malawi has been described as ‘one of the most unique, remarkable, interesting and human interweavings of two nations anywhere in the world’
Jack McConnell

The UNA Watch design allows users to repair, replace and upgrade components instead of discarding entire devices.

Scottish start-up behind ‘Lego-like’ smartwatch secures £300,000 boost

Audience members at a Converge programme event. Picture: Converge

Converge: Record £400,000 prize pot for Scottish academic enterprise programme

Susan Nightingale, director, UK network, devolved nations at the British Business Bank.

‘Strength and resilience’ - How Scotland’s equity market is fighting back

FanDuel was founded in Scotland and has become a leading player in the US online betting marketplace. Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Exclusive Scottish betting giant embroiled in legal action in US

Obituaries

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX – The thoughtful way to cherish memories

Celebrate your loved one with a thoughtful way to cherish memories

The estimable Wendy Jones as captured by talented artist Verna Bond

Scotsman Obituaries: Wendy Jones, Scotsman Publicity department legend

Charles Foster regularly cut a dash in medieval costume

Scotsman Obituaries: Charles Foster, inspirational musician and teacher

Stewart MacLeod took pride in producing quality workmanship

Obituaries: Stewart MacLeod, civil engineer

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Small businesses waste 12 working days a year due to misfiring tech

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The crowd watching Coldplay performing on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival

The best VIP seats for Oasis, Beyonce, Glastonbury and more

Megan Thee Stallion was indicated in the study to have used derogatory terms as a means of empowerment, but critics argue it reinforces misogyny in music.

Study shows an alarming rise in derogatory lyrics towards women

The Garmin Mini 3 has all the features you'd need, and hides away so discreetly

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 review: Good things do come in small packages

Celebrity Big Brother is set to return this spring.

Celebrity Big Brother return date narrowed down in ITV update