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Scottish Government requests 'urgent' meeting with Chancellor over 'huge gamble' Politics

Larry (left) the Number 10 cat, Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss (centre) and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (right) pose for a photograph outside 10 Downing Street. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Truss says Nord Stream pipeline blasts ‘clearly an act of sabotage' by Russia World

Scottish Tories 'concerned' poll numbers show scale of voter challenge Politics

Passengers warned of 'significant disruption' due to rail strikes today Transport

Search for survivors in Florida goes on as Hurricane Ian rages Weather

Queue-jumping Phillip Schofield dropped from We Buy Any Car adverts People

Scottish castle sold in eight days as price soars beyond £2.85m asking price Heritage

Soldier, 18, who walked with Queen's coffin found dead at London barracks People

cut through the noise

North Korea criticised after fourth round of missile testing in a week World

No sign of U-turn as Liz Truss admits to ‘disruption’ Politics

RMT intensifies ScotRail pay dispute by announcing overtime ban Transport

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

Sturgeon, not CMAL, should be the target in ferries scandal – Brian Wilson Columnists

Ryanair to resume Edinburgh-Stansted flights from October after three years Transport

My nightmare getting a seat for Avanti West Coast rail trip – Alastair Dalton Columnists

Blood samples flown for hospital testing by drone in Scottish first Transport

Ferguson Marine ferries for CalMac delayed again and now three times over budget Transport

Retro Eastern Scottish and Midland Bluebird bus liveries revived by McGill’s Transport

Rest and Be Thankful campaigners demand faster A83 landslide diversion work Transport

Crime

Here are 10 of the highest rated true crime shows on Netflix released in 2022 Film and TV

Conversations With A Killer: Who was John Wayne Gacy and what did he do? Crime

US family appeals decision to overturn Serial podcast murder case World

Dahmer: Who plays Netflix serial killer, where is David Dahmer, how did he die Promoted content

Weather

Eastern Scotland records 10th driest summer in 100 years Weather

Hurricane Ian: Dangerous storm leaves millions without power Environment

Yellow weather warning issued for much of the country Weather

Hurricane Ian: One of the most powerful storms recorded in US slams Florida World

Politics

Putin’s nuclear threats will not make West abandon Kyiv – Scotsman comment Columnists

Local people must not be excluded by wealthy landowners intent on ‘rewilding’ Columnists

Susan Dalgety: Gender theories pose threat to children's well-being Columnists

Keir Starmer was right to spell it out: no deal with SNP – Brian Wilson Columnists

Churchill loved Scotland. So why are there so many ugly myths about him? Columnists

Truss must not roll back anti-obesity measures like sugar tax – Stephen Jardine Columnists

SNP MSP asked to hand over key letter around 'rigged' ferries contract Politics

Opinion

Steve Wright should keep on Jockin’ after departure from BBC Radio 2 – Scotsman Columnists

Janet Christie's Mum's the Word Columnists

Scotsman Letters: Labour must accept mandate for referendum Letters

Startup Grind Scotland take tech founders to Helsinki - Nick Freer Columnists

Smart Money - Sam Richardson: High street savers lose out as top-paying accounts... Lifestyle

People

Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Pottinger, Scottish sculptor and printmaker People

Molly Russell died from ‘negative effects of online content’, coroner concludes People

Watch - Footage from interview the Clan pulled after Lasse Uusivirt signing People

Glasgow Clan confirm they will not sign Lasse Uusivirta over allegations Sport

Ukraine conflict: Russian strike kills 23 on humanitarian convoy in Ukraine as U... People

Truss and Kwarteng to meet with OBR as ONS says economy grew in second quarter Business

NEOM opens its first Scottish store at St James Quarter, Edinburgh Lifestyle

Obituaries

Obituaries: Irene Papas, Greek actress best known for The Guns of Navarone People

Scotsman Obituaries: Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall author who won Booker Prize twice People

Scotsman Obituaries: Tom Springfield, singer, songwriter and music producer People

Environment

Beavers do wonders for nature, but let's be realistic about benefits to people Columnists

10 pieces of amazing Scottish wildlife to look out for in October Environment

Capercaillie numbers fall to critically low numbers in Scotland Environment

Ness is more for eco-friendly new craft whisky and beer Environment

Why progress towards net-zero emissions is painfully slow – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Why a trained and tested workforce is key to Scotland’s green revolution Environment

Scotch Whisky - leading the way on green skills Promoted content

UK News

Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons show his fear and expose his lies Columnists

How Tory ideology caused UK's ethical and financial meltdown – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Truss's hopeless media blitz shows her shocking lack of leadership ability Columnists

Long Covid shows need to learn from 'long polio' that still blights lives in UK Columnists

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Off-grid homes still desperately need help with energy bills – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

World

'There are four new regions of Russia', declares Putin World

Russia to annex occupied areas of Ukraine on Friday World

How is it possible to cheat in a world class chess competition? World

Lasting effects of loss and trauma need a pressure valve – Laura Waddell Columnists

Watch Joe Biden asks whether dead congresswoman is in audience in speech gaffe Politics

What caused Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipeline rupture? World

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