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Falkland Palace, where the books were stolen from.

Historic books stolen from 13th-century castle loved by Mary, Queen of Scots

The three victims of the fatal crash last July: Connor Page, 21, left; Reece Williams, 23, top right; and Lewis Sodden, 24, bottom right. Pics: Contributed

Woman, 21, charged after crash in Falkirk area left three dead

Two charged over incident which saw woman and horses killed in crash.

Two charged after woman and four horses killed in crash on A737

The cyclist was taken to Forth Valley Hospital for treatment.

Cyclist attacks man sitting on bench in 'violent, unprovoked assault'

The former college buildings where police uncovered a major cannabis haul (Pic: Fife Free Press)

£7million drugs haul as police raid former college building in Fife
A cannabis raid on an empty building in Kirkcaldy has revealed a cultivation with a street value of around £7million.

Scotland is set to enjoying some scorching hot weather this weekend.

Where will be hottest? Here's the weekend weather across the country

Nicola Sturgeon (left) leaves the UK Covid Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre last year, after admitting to deleting WhatsApp messages.

WhatsApp removed from Scottish Government phones after Covid backlash

Fergus Ewing

Fergus Ewing on the 'scunner' factor and going independent

Detectives in Ayr are appealing for information following an ‘attempted murder’.

Detectives in Ayr appealing for information after ‘attempted murder’

The Dores Inn on the banks of Loch Ness has been bought by Wildland Ltd, the company owned by Scotland's richest man, Anders Holch Povlsen. PIC: geograph.org/Anne Burgess.

Sauna plans for Loch Ness inn owned by Scotland's richest man

For just £6.99 you can get an ultra-compact folding fan with a 4,000rpm cooling speed

Amazon fan bargain now just £6.99

UK News

Katie Boulter celebrates during her match against Diana Shnaider on day four of the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

'It's horrible': Boulter on receiving death threats and toxic messages

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv. Picture: AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg

Reeves: UK could 'potentially' support Israel, as more RAF jets sent

School girls arrive at Glenalmond College for the first day of term. A High Court challenge against the decision to charge VAT for private schools has failed. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Private schools lose High Court challenge to overturn VAT fees

Defence spending rises are outpacing other sectors such as health and social care. Rachel Reeves, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out aims for the UK to be a "defence industrial superpower" during the government's Spending Review.

Tax rises likely if economy shrinks further, IFS warn Rachel Reeves

The Princess Royal viewing the new bronze figurehead. Picture: Malcolm Ross

Princess Royal unveils bronze figurehead of late Queen in Edinburgh

Delegates at the Conservative party conference in 2023 pose for a photograph with Nigel Farage (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Why Tories must stop agreeing with Farage if they want to survive Scotsman comment

World

Moayed Abu Ammouna was due to speak at Art27 Scotland's Culture=Life festival this week.

Exclusive Festival cancels event after Gaza filmmaker unable to leave war zone

First-responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on Friday

Starmer tells Netanyahu Israel and Iran must pull back from the brink

People look over damage to buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran. Iran's three top military generals were killed in the attacks that also targeted nuclear and military facilities

How the UK could get dragged further into conflict in the Middle East Lt Col Stuart Crawford

Air India crash survivor watched people 'dying in front of my eyes'

Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel's wave of strikes on Tehran. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Starmer's de-escalation plea as drone attacks launched into Iran

This photo shared on X by India's Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) shows debris of a plane that crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad

One British passenger survives as hundreds killed in Air India crash

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Weather

EcoFlow's Wave 3 portable air conditioner is the ultimate in summer camping luxury

EcoFlow Wave 3: portable air con gets smart upgrades

Amazon's cooling mats are an absolute bargain right now

Amazon pet cooling mats now from just £13.77

Politics

The Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood body admits causing 'upset' amid calls for trans WCs U-turn

This comes as pressure grows for the Scottish Government to update its official guidance on single-s...

SNP will 'not ask the impossible' as weakened climate aims revealed

SNP ministers will publish its new climate change plan by the end of 2025 - two years later than pr...

There is a drive to reskill North Sea oil and gas workers to undertake renewables work.

North Sea oil and gas fields could be approved under new guidelines

The oil and gas industry has welcomed the consent process being restarted by the UK government.

Ewing to stand as an independent in 2026 Scottish election Dale Miller

Dale Miller

University bosses quit after 'devastating' report into cash crisis

An independent report found Dundee University’s financial collapse was ‘self-inflicted’

Swinney: Excluding disruptive pupils risks pushing them into crime

The First Minister defending guidance saying the measure should be a ‘last resort’

Transport

New CalMac ferry setback: Repairs could take 'significantly longer'

13 people have died and almost 180 injured in collisions in the last three years.

Level of support for A96 dualling revealed as ministers renew support

Pride Edinburgh returns this weekend, with the march taking place om Saturday, June 21.

Full list of road closures and bus diversions for Edinburgh Pride march

Fire caused by engine failure forces flight to divert to Aberdeen

Education

Dundee University

Interim head appointed at university after damning report on finances

Browse our picture gallery 11 Scottish universities ranked best to worst in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 Photo: Pixabay

11 Scottish universities ranked best to worst in THE Impact Rankings

Cadder Primary School children taking part in energy saving workshop

ParalympicsGB athlete Stephen Clegg visits Cadder Primary School for special wor...

CEO of Capability Scotland Brian Logan celebrates with student Fergus McAlpine on his graduation from Corseford College.

First-ever graduation ceremony marks three years of transformation

Environment

People enjoying the warm weather in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens on Thursday. Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave

Water levels could ‘deteriorate quickly’ despite recent wet weather

Unique Scottish beach flights disrupted by mystery weather phenomenon

A view of some cattle near New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway

Exclusive Scottish Government accused of 'stagnation' over future of farming

Health

Being active can be one of the best ways to live well with a long term health condition

National charity launches new wellbeing and exercise podcast to help more Scotti...

Konnor's family are very close

'Sickle cell isn't just on Supacell': Konnor Ewudzi and his family open up about...

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

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Throat Cancer Foundation urges immediate action on HPV vaccine inequality

Crime

Police were alerted to a body found in a wooded area on the outskirts of Ancrum in the Scottish Borders on Wednesday.

Body found in wooded area during search for missing Scots teenager

A man who raped a 15-year-old girl after following her on a street in Falkirk has been jailed.

Rapist jailed after ‘appalling’ sexual assault on schoolgirl, 15

A further three men have been arrested in connection with Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country.

Two men charged over 'attempted murder' in Edinburgh amid gang war

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government was looking at potentially fast-tracking the return of prisoners to their home countries - and now talks have been held with the Scottish Government

'Error' to wipe trans murderer's criminal record, says SNP minister

Phoenix Spencer-Horn

Man admits to murdering and beheading girlfriend at flat

Police Scotland announced the arrest this afternoon. Pic: Steve Leath

Man arrested after alleged ‘firebombing’ linked to violent gang war

Future Scotland

The Carpuride W903 Portable Wireless Carplay & Android Auto display has dropped to an amazing price

The best Android Auto car display we’ve tested is now incredibly cheap
Looking to give your car a smart upgrade? The best wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay display we’ve tested is now on sale for a bargain price.
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Jackery's Explorer 2000 V2 can run for weeks when paired up to a solar panel - as long as the sun shines

You can save £700 off this Jackery solar generator - if you're quick

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Members of the BGF Scotland and Northern Ireland team. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Capital investor makes critical £200m funding pledge to Scottish businesses

Livingston-based ReVentas' pilot plant for plastic recycling.

Scottish start-up behind ‘simple solution’ for recycling plastic nets funding

Obituaries

Brian Kellock’s talent took him all over the world but Scotland would always be home (Picture: Jazz Services/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Brian Kellock, acclaimed Scottish jazz pianist

Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, renowned Scottish oncologist

Scotsman Obituaries: Lord Ross, former Lord Justice Clerk

Margaret Mills was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Year Honours List

Scotsman Obituaries: Margaret Mills MBE, trailblazing children's champion

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The Bow Bar manager Ian Whyte pictured with customers at the bar in 1990

21 of the best photos capturing 90s vibes at Scotland's pubs and bars

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7 of the best safe summer jobs for your teenager this school holiday

Here's when the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox will air.

Full cast for Celebrity Gogglebox - what they are famous for