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John Swinney says he misheard question after contradicting SNP independence plan Politics

The fourth episode of The Steamie for 2022 is now live. Picture: JPI Media/Shutterstock

The Steamie: Dissecting Nicola Sturgeon's independence gamble Politics

Nato to adopt Cold War-style readiness to counter Russia’s ‘direct threat’ World

Scotland's police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' as pay dispute escalates Politics

Archaeologists track Glenlivet whisky story from black market to global export Heritage

Fears for future of Scottish cultural events after funding cut for arts charity What's On

PMQs: Who won between Dominic Raab and Angela Rayner? Politics

Analysis: Nicola Sturgeon’s last roll of dice risks career Politics

cut through the noise

Scotland's doctors ‘bearing the brunt’ of NHS failings, BMA warns Health

Scottish Highlands in a Jar: How to make your own Scottish Terrarium Homes and Gardens

Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award Environment

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

'Critical' situation warning over Scotland's failing ferry services Travel

Rail strike impact on footfall revealed: Edinburgh fares better than most Business

Ageing CalMac fleet ‘driven hard’ by increased sailings risks more breakdowns Transport

Starmer right to avoid getting drawn into Tories' nasty strike strategy Columnists

Further strike action not ruled out as fresh strike crippled train services Transport

Rail strikes continue for third planned day amid week of disruption Transport

Unions see surge in Scottish members as cost of living crisis worsens Cost of living

Crime

Sex crimes in Scotland reach highest level since 1971 Crime

101-year-old Nazi concentration camp guard for murdering thousands Crime

£10k reward for help bringing Glasgow gangland 'killer' to justice Crime

Experiences of 400 children in trouble with law cry out for compassion Columnists

Weather

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

Watch: The latest weekend forecast for Scotland Weather

Power firms provided ‘unacceptable service’ to some after Storm Arwen – Ofgem People

Edinburgh Weather warning: Lothians and Borders hit with thunderstorm alert Weather

Politics

Putin caught Nato with its pants down. Can it rearm in time? – Stuart Crawford Columnists

Sturgeon is acting against the will of the people of Scotland – Pamela Nash Columnists

Shrewd Sturgeon is playing her Indyref cards to maximum effect – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Sturgeon's gamble must not distract from duties of government – Scotsman says Columnists

How restoring native predators can help tackle the invasive species crisis Columnists

How social enterprises can transform Scotland's economy – Chris Martin Columnists

Ian Blackford says Scotland 'already paying price' for not being independent Politics

Opinion

JK Rowling’s perseverance on Harry Potter still inspires 25 years on Columnists

Sturgeon's big Indyref announcement was a horrifying act of political theatre Columnists

Readers' Letters: Prince Charles should focus on Britain's great achievements Letters

Three good things about conserving energy – Scotsman comment Columnists

Making great STRYDEs in seismic imaging - Mike Popham Columnists

People

Purpose-built West Lothian speedway stadium will be Monarchs’ new home People

The best new Fife restaurants and cafes to visit this summer Food and Drink

Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals 75th birthday plans What's On

Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals 75th birthday plans What's On

Worldwide party and events ban for all Airbnb properties Staycation

First look at Archerfield Walled Garden's new events space, The Barn Food and Drink

Summer danger: People and pets warned to dodge toxic giant hogweed plants Environment

Obituaries

Obituaries: Roddy Macdonald, agriculturalist and member of Scottish Land Court People

Obituaries: Jean-Louis Trintignant, French leading man of stage and screen People

Scotsman: Billy Bingham, inspirational former Northern Ireland football manager People

Environment

Simec Atlantis Energy looking to regain power after widening annual losses Business

ScotWind process accused of giving 'free ride' on corruption checks Politics

Would you walk out if your workplace ignores climate action? Environment

Bird flu: Island nature sites close to visitors to curb deadly virus spread Environment

Is the grass greener on the sustainable side? Promoted content

Rare orchid found in Wester Ross for first time in 250 years Environment

FARMING: New record prices reached in beef and lamb sectors Home

UK News

All you need to know about the barrister strike in England and Wales National

Photographers blocked from vantage point over Highland beauty spot National

I was embarrassed when an American had to pick up the litter National

Skye braces itself for holiday season as staffing crisis hits island Heritage

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon in Glasgow to receive honorary degree National

SNP's permanent revolution is showing signs of Maoist tendencies Columnists

World

Here's what you need to know about President Volodomyr Zelenskyy World

All eyes on Lithuania as sanctions close Russian land access to Kaliningrad Columnists

Russia threat sparks call for more military spending in the UK World

Investigation launched in US after 46 migrants found dead in truck World

Russian attack on shopping centre was terrorism says Zelensky World

Rwanda asylum-seeker plan exposes dark side of Johnson's government Columnists

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