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Repeat homelessness is at a 10-year low, but the number of children in temporary accommodation has risen. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Number of children in temporary accommodation rises by 17% in a year People

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended the blaze in South Lanarkshire.

Popinjay Hotel fire: Guests and staff evacuated from South Lanarkshire blaze News

Tributes paid to Fettes College teacher who police believe is dead Crime

Make cycle lanes far more conspicuous to keep drivers clear – Alastair Dalton Transport

Frankie Boyle reveals he may give up live comedy for writing novels What's On

Margaret Ferrier: Ex-SNP MP pleads guilty to breaching covid rules Crime

'Edinburgh doing everything it can to avert strikes', says council leader Politics

Confirmed Covid deaths in Scotland rise Coronavirus

Johnson has no excuse for turning deaf ear to pleas for cost-of-living help Columnists

RMT union orders ScotRail strike ballot after rejecting new pay offer Transport

New Scottish currency must be optional after independence, states Sir John Kay Politics

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

Amey begins managing north-east roads in Scotland Transport

Share your views for active travel in the Cairngorms Transport

Two-week road closure at Gairnshiel ahead of new £3.8million bridge construction... Transport

Scotland's space quest landmark as historic engine test takes place Environment

Plans to put number plates on bicycles and fine speeding cyclists 'impractical' Transport

UK Rail strikes: How is each rail operator affected by the latest strikes? Transport

Heavy rain brings travel disruption on railways and roads Weather

Crime

Consultation to launch as dog thefts rise by 700% Crime

Retired Fettes College teacher's disappearance treated as murder Crime

Two men charged in connection with 'murder' of city OAP Crime

Pensioner killed by unoccupied car that rolled down hill News

Weather

Why current downpours may not be enough to damp down parched Scotland Environment

Why does lightning happen, is it dangerous, and can we tell how far away it is? Weather

Yellow weather warning issued for rain in Scotland Weather

French wildfires show why heatwaves are no longer cause for celebration Columnists

Politics

Bu chòir co-dhiù cothrom na fèine a thoirt do ghnìomhachas a’ bhradain Columnists

A Green year in government has made real difference but we could do so much more Columnists

Scotland's world-first Period Products Act is feminism in action – Laura Waddell Columnists

Why shouts of 'Tory scum' are a threat to democracy – Scotsman comment Columnists

Why saving water even when it's not scarce is a good idea – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Mums grieving for lost baby should not have to do that in maternity unit Columnists

Truss and Sunak's attitudes to independence should alarm us all – Laura Waddell Columnists

Opinion

Ridiculous medieval 'cures' are a warning against flat-earth-style thinking Columnists

Labour needs to realise that England is not a Tory country – Kenny MacAskill MP Columnists

Attainment gap in schools won't be closed by officials spouting 'educrap' Columnists

Readers' Letters: Britain’s ‘colonial legacy’ is removal of slavery Letters

Supporting students to achieve full potential through cost of living crisis - Vi... Columnists

People

Tweed water ban welcomed as fears rise over survival of wild salmon Environment

Rival venue buys Stand's iconic cowboy backdrop People

How wooden pods in a kit can turn old buildings into climate-friendly premises Environment

Funding boost for firm turning whisky waste into sustainable omega-3 oil Environment

One in four Scots unlikely to go on holiday this year What's On

Festival Diary: Forde lets Pleasance boss off the hook with ‘whiny’ baby rant What's On

Bancon Homes joins up with Ellon Academy Cheer Team People

Obituaries

Scotsman Obituaries: Nicholas Evans, author best known for The Horse Whisperer People

Scotsman Obituaries: Duggie Brown, British comedian and actor People

Obituaries: Raymond Briggs, writer-artist who made The Snowman a festive favouri... People

Environment

Diamonds are forever – but not in Aberdeenshire as council prepares to replace o... Environment

Gaelic bred: How a native tongue is embracing Scotland’s wildlife incomers Environment

Experts probe death of two whales on Scottish coast Environment

Public urged to give their views on peatland restoration, carbon capture and woo... Environment

Lib Dems urge freeze on energy bill and rail fares Consumer

Backlash to killing of Freya the walrus who made home on Shetland Environment

How elephants are dying because of factory farming – Philip Lymbery Columnists

UK News

New builds: Waterfront Plaza is prime Leith Homes and Gardens

New builds: Dynamic duo dazzle in Capital's West Craigs Homes and Gardens

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Sacheen Littlefeather's words at 1973 Oscars are still relevant today Columnists

Pension worries underline need for ministers to act over cost-of-living crisis Columnists

Tom Holland's social media hiatus can inspire others who are struggling Columnists

World

If Sadowitz is cancelled, how long before Rowling is too? – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Kabul fiasco shows why UK needs to be more like France – Tim Willasey-Wilsey Columnists

Rushdie attack shows fight for free speech is never ending – Scotsman Columnists

Scots tourism expert wants campaign to attract more refugees and migrants What's On

Downing St condemns ‘ludicrous’ Iranian suggestion Rushdie to blame for attack World

Scots law professor hails breakthrough in historic race massacre court case National

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