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Scotland's schools currently close for several weeks every year (Picture: Euan Cherry/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Let's keep Scotland's schools open all year long

Murder and rape among thousands of outstanding arrest warrants, Scottish figures show

Murder and rape among thousands of outstanding arrest warrants

£1m to oversee Turkish ferry construction 'excessive' - Conservatives

Dundee University admitted the probe had uncovered ‘clear failings’

Exclusive 'Staggering' cost of probe into Dundee University crisis revealed

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The presenters shared the news in a lengthy post on Instagram today.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing

When is episode 6 of Celebrity Traitors?

Claudia Winkleman at the launch of BBC's Celebrity Traitors.

When is Celebrity Traitors on? Catch up on what happened last week

Aaron, Jasmine, Tom, Iain and Toby will fight to survive the Great British Bake Off quarterfinal this week.

What week is it on Bake Off? Bakers must avoid week 8 wobbles

The Pizza Hut on Hanover Street in Edinburgh is among the six restaurants in the country that are set to close.

Six Scottish Pizza Hut restaurants set to close - see full list

Website and app outage: Here's a list of all sites affected

World

Nicholas Rossi outside court in Edinburgh in 2023, after an extradition hearing

US fugitive who fled to Scotland jailed for rape

Three Scots consent to extradition to Canada over man's death

French Police officers seal off the entrance to the Louvre Museum (Getty)

World famous Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery

ScotWind is planning floating wind farms in deep waters off Scotland (Picture: Miguel Riopa/AFP via Getty Images)

Will Chinese turbine security concerns derail floating wind ambitions?

Reham's destroyed home

The ceasefire in Gaza is not the end, it is a beginning Katie Roxburgh

Christopher Berry, left, and former parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash were accused of an offence under the Official Secrets Act

Alleged Chinese spies shared intelligence for a whole year

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Weather

These lightweight "snoods" are an incredibly versatile bit of outdoorwear

Bag a Regatta Multi-Tube scarf in the Regatta sale for less than £2

The British Geological Survey provides up-to-date information on recent and historical earthquakes

Earthquake felt across Perthshire as residents report homes 'shaking'

Politics

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are launching Your Party

Councillors become first Your Party representatives in Scotland

Seonad Hoy, Dan Hutchison and Leòdhas Massie announced they will form a group on Glasgow City Counci...

Autumn Budget plea: ‘Don’t add to £7bn burden and retail can drive UK growth’

“We are already in the ‘golden quarter’ where it is make or break for many retailers” – Kris Hamer, ...

Exclusive Police probing ‘irregularities’ in Alba Party’s finances

It comes amid a bitter row with former general secretary Chris McEleny

Football pitch could become cemetery as area runs out of burial space Jill Buchanan

Jill Buchanan

Rise of Farage's Reform UK will boost the Alba Party, says its leader

Kenny MacAskill predicted Alba will ‘break through’ at May’s Holyrood election

Why I am calling out SNP hypocrisy over mandatory digital ID cards

The screeching hypocrisy from the SNP in recent weeks has been something to behold

Transport

Police remain on the scene.

Busy Scottish road closed after early morning crash

A visualisation of the dualled Tomatin-Moy section of the A9

A9 dualling: Delays warning from traffic lights and 30mph speed limit

Serco NorthLink Ferries have said the crew are carrying out a full review of the incident aboard the pictured MV Hamnavoe.

Vehicles damaged after cargo shift aboard Scottish ferry

The works are being carried out on Wednesday and Thursday

Drivers warned of disruption ahead of overnight closures affecting M8

Education

Independent think tank Enlighten has published a paper proposing changes to the current school year in Scotland

Shorter summer break 'could ease school fatigue for pupils and staff'

St Andrews Orthodox Church School welcomed its first pupils last month

Scotland's first Orthodox Christian primary school opens in Edinburgh

Four of Scotland's best inventions - according to Scotsman readers.

Best Scottish Inventions: Scotsman readers choose their top 13

Picture: lisa Ferguson

Uni accused of ‘penny-pinching’ over cuts to free period products

Environment

Julia Longbottom, British ambassador to Japan, talking to Yukinobu Nakano, President & CEO of Mitsui & Co. Europe Ltd, & Suryan Wirya-Simunovic/ CEO & Director, MOL (Europe Africa)Ltd at the West Inner Dock Quay at the Port of Nigg

Analysis Geopolitics driving Japanese energy investments in Scotland

Otters and salmon have been brought back to once polluted rivers.

We need legally-binding targets to drive Scotland's nature recovery Dr Deborah Long

Biggest change to Scottish air routes for 70 years unveiled

Health

The clocks going forward or backwards can interrupt sleep patterns, experts say

The impact the clocks changing has on you - what the science says

The Better Menopause supplement is a natural way to rekindle vitality and desire in midlife

What is The Better Menopause and how can it help women?

Scotland's health is in decline

This is why Scotland’s health is going in the wrong direction Jackie Baillie

Dogs can be good for your mental health - and that's been proven.

Emotional Support Dogs 2025: 15 breeds to reduce stress and anxiety

Crime

The incident happened on South Gyle Access on Tuesday afternoon

Teenager reported after savage attack on seriously injured 17-year-old

Graham Wright, 38, was last seen in the Gorbals area of Glasgow on August 20.

Woman, 47, arrested after human remains found at Scottish beauty spot

Woman charged after alleged 'assault' at Scottish school

Officers are appealing for information.

Police hunt two men who 'engaged in sexual act' at Scottish bus stop

The boy was rushed to hospital

Teen hit by coach after being chased on to road in 'unprovoked attack'

Emergency services were called to the scene.

Woman ‘attacked’ by dog on Scottish street as man arrested

Future Scotland

Scottish scientists working on 3D-printed material that will make cars safer
“The protective materials used in most vehicles today are static, designed for specific impact scenarios and unable to adapt to varying conditions” – Professor Shanmugam Kumar
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Ad Feature Scottish B2B offering: Boost your brand with professional production

CodeBase is relaunching CodeClan with the aim of 'building future careers in tech'. Picture by Stewart Attwood

CodeClan 2.0: Digital skills teaching returns with focus on future tech and AI

The biodegradable circuit board is made from natural fibres such as jute and flax, coated with a water-soluble resin.

Scottish uni working on ‘dissolving’ circuit boards to slash electronic waste

Catherine, Princess of Wales plays with children as she visits the charity Home-Start Oxford (Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth/pool)

Princess of Wales shows the importance of messing around Scotsman comment

Obituaries

Eleanor Morris was deeply committed to good design

Obituary: Eleanor Morris, pioneering feminist, town planner and academic

Brian Gorman enhanced ESU Scotland’s international network

Obituary: Brian Gorman, former director of the English-Speaking Union Scotland

Alan had a great love of the outdoors

Scotsman Obituaries: Alan McMillan, musician and music teacher

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Obituary: Doreen Graham, SSPCA spokesperson who championed animal welfare

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Boots opens the doors to its first-of-its-kind, fragrance-only boutique with over 400 new scents

Boots opens the doors to its first fragrance-only boutique

Stefan Dennis is an actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours. He said: "This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky."

The reason Strictly Come Dancing star has left the cast in early exit

Joseph Parker (L) and Fabio Wardley (R)

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What time Typhoon Family’s next episode is out and full cast

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My Hero Academia start time and when you can watch next episode

Women’s biggest barriers to participating in sport include the cost of participation, lack of access to suitable spaces – and equipment designed for men.

Women's biggest barriers to sport include the cost, access & equipment