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Independence supporters gather in Glasgow on Saturday in light of Supreme Court decision on a second referendum. PIC: Lisa Ferguson.

Politics New poll suggests Yes four points ahead after Supreme Court indyref ruling

Christine McVie performs in January, 2018

What's On Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie dies aged 79 following short illness

People Royal aide quits after black guest at Palace asked where she really came from

Rugby Union Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

Politics Nicola Sturgeon's spokesman backed by First Minister over 'election denial' row

Politics More strikes loom as teachers formally reject 'unacceptable' pay offer

People Police name boy, 11, killed in quadbike crash in Highlands

Politics Turkey 'may be scarcer' this Christmas amid unprecedented bird flu outbreak

cut through the noise

Politics 'De facto' referendum to get independence is 'Plan C', says Scottish Government

Politics PMQs: Sunak attacked over handing levelling-up grant to his former school

Consumer Edinburgh designer fashion boutique Jane Davidson announces closure

Coronavirus

National When will US borders open to UK travellers?

Coronavirus Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?

Coronavirus Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland

Transport

Columnists Signs of hope for an end to RMT dispute - but the railways are unpredictable

Transport New pick-up and drop-off zone at Edinburgh Airport to benefit passengers

Transport Police appeal after two people die in crash on A9 in Caithness

Transport Mick Lynch says UK Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ over rail strikes

Heritage Scotland’s largest-ever foreign enterprise: Huge paddle steamer fleet in Burma

Transport Two pensioners die after Borders crash

Transport Edinburgh-Fife rail line festive closure shelved after passenger dissatisfaction

Crime

Business Heriot-Watt project aims to equip prisoners with entrepreneurial skills

Crime Conversations With A Killer: Who was John Wayne Gacy and what did he do?

Crime Teenager who killed stranger in random birthday attack locked up

Columnists Criminal law is a rewarding career but there are growing problems in our courts

Weather

Weather When does Winter start UK 2022 and when is the shortest day of the year?

Weather Scotland on course to record its hottest autumn ever

Weather Heavy rain forecast as weather warning issued for parts of Scotland

Environment Climate sceptics should ‘think again’ after extreme weather, says council leader

Politics

Columnists Two-tier health service must not be allowed to happen – Dr Iain Kennedy

Columnists Kenny MacAskill: Sturgeon's mistakes have led SNP astray. Party members must act

Columnists Secrecy over ministers' use of WhatsApp raises alarm bells – Scotsman comment

Columnists 80 years after Beveridge report, our own 'revolutionary moment' feels far off

Columnists Ukrainians remain resolute in war against Putin and so must we – Steve Cardownie

Politics Analysis: Woeful record keeping by Scottish Ministers on WhatsApp demands reform

Politics Sturgeon heckled over Scottish Government's Gender Recognition Act plans

Opinion

Columnists Fashion magazines are best read in language you don't understand – Laura Waddell

Columnists Landmark anniversary for Scots Trad Music Awards will reflect vibrant scene

Columnists Building of Year and King's Grand Design point way to more sustainable future

Columnists Sturgeon's mis-leadership is no way to build a new nation – Murdo Fraser

Columnists Are you well? How to use kindness to defeat ‘age of meanness’ – Joe Goldblatt

People

Rugby Union Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

People Stunning four-bed home beneath Forth Bridge on sale for nearly £1m

People Dog friendly Saturdays come to Stonehaven Library

People Birthday celebrations for Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network

People Aberdeen parlour celebrates fifth birthday with massive giveaway

People Inverurie sustainable business invites shoppers to visit 'aromatherapy grotto’

People The 13 most popular breeds of dog in the UK

Obituaries

People Obituaries: Wilko Johnson, musician who went from Dr Feelgood to Game of Thrones

People Scotsman Obituaries: David Reith, NHS administrator with a taste for adventure

People Scotsman Obituaries: Sir David Butler, father of modern election science

Environment

What's On Transformation of former tip wins Scotland’s ‘Building of the Year’ prize

Environment Avian flu: Wild bird death toll rises as bodies pile up in Moray

Environment Why tackling nature and climate crises should be top goal in national parks

Columnists The future of Scottish agriculture is under severe threat – Jonnie Hall

Columnists After COP27, all signs point to world blowing past the 1.5C global warming limit

Politics Gamekeepers slam process for creating new national park in Scotland

Environment 10 pictures as world's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

UK News

National The Scotsman Daily Bulletin

Columnists Christine Jardine: Politicians must not turn my Trump nightmare into reality

People Doddie Weir’s legacy is work to find MND cure, says ex-teammate

Columnists How we used ancient coins to show a ‘fake’ Roman emperor was real

National Concerns grow despite National Grid cancelling emergency power scheme

National Senior Catholic cleric accused of ‘deliberate financial mismanagment’

World

Football Wales defend decision to allow Neco Williams to play on after head injury

World US Oath Keepers militia leader found guilty over violent plot linked to Donald T...

World UK summons Chinese ambassador over beating of BBC journalist in Shanghai

Columnists A blank piece of paper can make an eloquent plea for a basic human right

Politics Iran v USA: Flag row, warships and political tensions mar tense press conference

World Where is Qatar, what's the time there and why is the World Cup so controversial?

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