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Six Nations 2020: Gregor Townsend says 'door always open' for Finn Russell, but he must reflect on actions

Rugby Union

Nicola Sturgeon wants an independence referendum this year

Scottish Parliament to back indyref2 this week as Nicola Sturgeon sets out "next steps"

Politics

Swordfish are fast, powerful and agile predators that are more usually found in warmer waters in the Mediterranean or Caribbean

Rare swordfish sighting off Scotland's east coast

Environment

Phillips, 51, from Perth, confessed to stealing aftershave from Debenhams in Perth in July picture: JPI Media

Wheelchair-bound thief begs for shorter curfew because he lives uphill

Crime

Two dead including a teenager after car crashes into sea off Argyll

News

Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish immigration visa plan refused by UK government

Politics

How would the SNP's Scottish visa system work?

Politics

His Dark Materials author leads call to boycott Brexit 50p over missing 'oxford comma'

Business

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice to parts of Scotland, as wintry conditions are set to hit.

Scotland weather warning: Blizzard conditions set to hit parts of the country today

Weather

The comedian, 62, sparked outrage when she made comments about milkshakes being thrown at politicians, suggesting battery acid could be used instead picture: GettyImages

Jo Brand battery acid joke not pursued further by broadcasting watchdog

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‘Hopelessly delayed’ first report on bridge angers South Queensferry

Transport 3

Edinburgh City Council wrote off over 2.1m in unpaid parking tickets over last two years

Edinburgh City Council wrote off over £2.1m in unpaid parking tickets over last two years

Politics

Edinburgh has the highest proportion of deaths attributable to pollution in the country, ahead of Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Deadly air pollution causes one in 29 deaths in Edinburgh

Health 12

The tickets have been cancelled for a variety of reasons. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh council cancels £2.1 million in unpaid parking tickets

Transport

The pre-recorded announcements were introduced on LNER's Azuma fleet. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

‘King-goosey’ Train operator has to re-record onboard announcements after mispronouncing Scottish stations

Transport 10

Crime More Crime >>

Police Scotland confirm climate activists not classed as terrorists

Politics 4

Phillips, 51, from Perth, confessed to stealing aftershave from Debenhams in Perth in July picture: JPI Media

Wheelchair-bound thief begs for shorter curfew because he lives uphill

Crime 1

Anne Chapman is a Partner, Rural Land and Business, Anderson Strathern

Anne Chapman: Rural sector key to attaining net zero emissions

Business 7

Police at the scene

Restalrig Circus pensioner death: what we know so far

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Scotland weather warning: Blizzard conditions set to hit parts of the country today

Weather

Scotland's higher plains have already had their first snowfall of 2020. Picture: Shutterstock

Will it snow in February 2020? Scotland long-range weather forecast for the start of the year

Weather

A snowplough in action in the Borders.

Weather warnings for snow and ice issued for Borders

Weather

There is a yellow weather warning in place for snow and ice for Monday 27 January.

Scotland's weather: Yellow warning issued for ice and snow

Weather

The UK Foreign Office has issued an 'extreme risk' weather warning for 13 areas of Spain (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain weather: Foreign Office issues ‘extreme risk’ weather warning as Storm Gloria leaves 7 dead

Weather

Scottish News More Scottish News >>

Radio 1 to bring Harry Styles, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa to Dundee for 'Big Weekend' festival

Arts and culture

Protesters have picked Mossmorran petrochemical complex in Fife as the site for a five-day climate camp this summer

Climate protesters to set up camp at Fife chemical plant

Environment 1

The language of Robert Burns is nothing to be ashamed about

Scots speakers should learn from Gaelic and feel no shame – Alistair Heather

Columnists 5

Cladding on many flats has left homeowners unable to sell or re-mortgage in the wake of safety regulation changes.

UK governrnent urged to help Scots trapped in 'cladding limbo'

Politics 1

Politics More Politics >>

Climate protesters to set up camp at Fife chemical plant

Environment 1

Cladding on many flats has left homeowners unable to sell or re-mortgage in the wake of safety regulation changes.

UK governrnent urged to help Scots trapped in 'cladding limbo'

Politics 1

An Extinction Rebellion protester stands outside a Barclays Bank branch in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Police Scotland confirm climate activists not classed as terrorists

Politics 4

Nicola Sturgeon wants an independence referendum this year

Scottish Parliament to back indyref2 this week as Nicola Sturgeon sets out "next steps"

Politics 156

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled new proposals for a Scottish visa system.

Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish immigration visa plan refused by UK government

Politics 199

Opinion More Opinion >>

Scots speakers should learn from Gaelic and feel no shame – Alistair Heather

Columnists 5

We Brits buy more new clothes than any other country in Europe. Picture: PA

How I can indulge my passion for fashion without making climate crisis worse – Susan Dalgety

Columnists 1

Labour MSP Alex Rowley favours a second independence referendum. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Six reasons for Scotland to stop talking about a second independence referendum – Susan Dalgety

Columnists 20

In a recent poll the vast majority of people backed the Quaich project for the Gardens

Edinburgh – is there anywhere in the world you’d rather live? – Adam McVey

Columnists 2

People More People >>

Radio 1 to bring Harry Styles, Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa to Dundee for 'Big Weekend' festival

Arts and culture

Swordfish are fast, powerful and agile predators that are more usually found in warmer waters in the Mediterranean or Caribbean

Rare swordfish sighting off Scotland's east coast

Environment

The centre is the first of its kind in the UK.

Pioneering research centre for later life care to be created at Edinburgh University

Health

Danyl Johnson, Ambassador for the People's Postcode Lottery.

£3m postcode lottery win for islanders on North Uist and Berneray

Politics

Anne Chapman is a Partner, Rural Land and Business, Anderson Strathern

Anne Chapman: Rural sector key to attaining net zero emissions

Business 7

Environment More Environment >>

Climate protesters to set up camp at Fife chemical plant

Environment 1

Swordfish are fast, powerful and agile predators that are more usually found in warmer waters in the Mediterranean or Caribbean

Rare swordfish sighting off Scotland's east coast

Environment

An Extinction Rebellion protester stands outside a Barclays Bank branch in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Police Scotland confirm climate activists not classed as terrorists

Politics 4

We Brits buy more new clothes than any other country in Europe. Picture: PA

How I can indulge my passion for fashion without making climate crisis worse – Susan Dalgety

Columnists 1

UK News More UK News >>

His Dark Materials author leads call to boycott Brexit 50p over missing 'oxford comma'

Business 6

The comedian, 62, sparked outrage when she made comments about milkshakes being thrown at politicians, suggesting battery acid could be used instead picture: GettyImages

Jo Brand battery acid joke not pursued further by broadcasting watchdog

News

Anne Chapman is a Partner, Rural Land and Business, Anderson Strathern

Anne Chapman: Rural sector key to attaining net zero emissions

Business 7

Seventh person in Scotland to be tested negative for the coronavirus picture: GettyImages

Seventh suspected coronavirus in Scotland confirmed negative

Health

Lord Hodge has been named the new deputy president of the Supreme Court.

Two Scots now hold top jobs in UK Supreme Court

News 3

World More World >>

Why Democrats risk tearing party apart as Republicans stay loyal to Trump – Henry McLeish

Columnists

Schwimmer, 53, who played Ross Geller, told the Guardian he does not want to resurrect the characters.

Friends star David Schwimmer dismisses rumours of show revival

People

Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, is the main witness for Associated Newspapers, owner of the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.

Thomas Markle says he's willing to testify against Meghan in her legal action against three newspapers

People

Tragedy was only narrowly avoided, as images from the scene showed the plane had ground to a halt not far from a populated area. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Airplane carrying 150 passengers skids off runway into street next to airport

World

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary, Terry Jones, acclaimed director, writer and actor who was a founder member of Monty Python

Obituaries

Kenny lynch in 2005 (Picture: Jo Hale/Getty Images)

Obituary: Kenny Lynch, singer and actor remembered as a member of ‘Britain’s Rat Pack’

Obituaries

David Shepherd

Obituary: David Shepherd, senior partner in J&E Shepherd, JP, property commissioner and office holder

Obituaries

RHS president Jack Sleigh (right) with the Queen and judge Ewan Ormiston at the Royal Highland Show in 1992.

Obituary: Jack Sleigh, former chairman of the Royal Highland Show and Arctic convoys veteran

Obituaries

Dr Harold Mills has died at the age of 81

Obituary: Dr Harold Mills, senior civil servant who landed his dream job as chair of Caledonian MacBrayne

Obituaries