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UK Government ‘will not grant Holyrood permission’ for IndyRef2

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An estimated 50 square kilometres of gorse, grass and forestry has been affected. Picture: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service/PA Wire

Scottish wildfire could be one of largest seen in UK for years

News

The Scottish Police Federation has released video footage in which a man is shot with a Taser

Police release video of Taser incident outside pub

Crime

Scottish speed skater Elise Christie.

Elise Christie opens up on depression as she comes off antidepressants

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Pedal on Parliament protests planned across Scotland this weekend to boost cycle safety

Transport

Ten reasons Scotland can be proud of itself – Ian Johnston

Columnists

Miracle survival for Edinburgh twins after doctors warned parents: let one die

People

At least £10m set aside for child abuse redress

Politics

CTA

Scotland's population hits record high despite 'hostile environment' at Westminster

Scotland's population at record high despite Westminster's 'hostile environment'

Politics

Silent protesters as Orange walk passes Glasgow church of attacked priest. Picture: John Devlin.

Plan for Orange Walk past Catholic church where priest was spat on

Politics

Transport More Transport >>

Pedal on Parliament protests planned across Scotland this weekend to boost cycle safety

Transport

Drivers are urged to slow to 15mph passing horses. Picture: British Horse Society

Horse riders urge drivers to slow down after incidents nearly double

People

The trolley uses a camera and radar to detect obstacles. Picture: Ford

WATCH: Hi-tech supermarket trolley that automatically brakes to avoid collisions

Transport

ScotRail. Picture: John Devlin

Scotrail drivers secure 6.5 per cent salary bump to £51,500

Transport

Scotrail. File.

Scotrail may be forced to cancel trains over trespassers on tracks

Transport

Crime More Crime >>

Man, 60, convicted after £250k Edinburgh drugs haul including 2kg of heroin

Crime

Newhaven Place, Edinburgh. PIC: Google

Dog stolen as three men use weapon and assault owner during midnight walk in Edinburgh

Crime

Eccles the dog

Pictures of Eccles the dog released after she is violently stolen in Edinburgh

Crime

The Scottish Police Federation has released video footage in which a man is shot with a Taser

Police release video of Taser incident outside pub

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

'Blood rain’ phenomenon from Sahara hits Scotland as drivers find cars and homes stained red

Weather

Zoe Beatson,11, cools off in the Ross Fountain in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens as Scotland continues to enjoy the warm Easter weather. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Highland village claims new Easter Monday weather record in Scotland

Weather

Portobello beach in Edinburgh as Scots continue to enjoy the warm weather

Scotland to be hotter than Morocco today as country continues to sizzle

Weather

Seven-year-old Curtis Koffi is buried in sand on Broughty Ferry beach, near Dundee. Scotland has enjoyed its hottest Easter Sunday on record

Scotland enjoys hottest Easter Sunday on record

Weather

The blaze at Arthur#s Seat earlier in the year. Pic: SWNS

Arthur’s Seat at risk of wildfire during Easter Weekend mini-heatwave

Environment

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Lewis Capaldi to help launch BBC search for Scotland's new singing star

People

A digitally generated image of The Optimist in Inverness - known as Blackfriars before its forthcoming revamp. Picture: contributed.

Heineken serves round of Scots pub revamps with seven-figure injection

Business

The events are to lobby for cycle safety. Picture: Iona Shepherd

Pedal on Parliament protests planned across Scotland this weekend to boost cycle safety

Transport

Nicola Sturgeon came under fire at FMQs over narrowing of subject choice for school pupils.

Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘ignoring’ teachers on subject choice

Politics

Politics More Politics >>

Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘ignoring’ teachers on subject choice

Politics

Richard Leonard questioned Nicola Sturgeon's priorities in government.

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon and Richard Leonard clash over welfare powers

Politics

David Lidington said Theresa May would not acquiesce with Sturgeon's plan.

UK Government ‘will not grant Holyrood permission’ for IndyRef2

Politics

Scotland's population hits record high despite 'hostile environment' at Westminster

Scotland's population at record high despite Westminster's 'hostile environment'

Politics

Kenny MacAskill reacted to Nicola Sturgeon's announcement.

Kenny MacAskill: Scottish independence activists 'delusional' if they expect quick indyref2

Politics

Opinion More Opinion >>

The marketing of Edinburgh to the world is in big trouble – John McLellan

Columnists

Extinction Rebellion campaigners face police on North Bridge. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Extinction Rebellion has got my support, and here’s why – Tommy Sheppard

Columnists

An artist's impression of the concert hall's interior

Impact concert hall has ripped up Edinburgh’s rule book – John McLellan

Columnists

Brazilian fans meet the Tartan Army ahead of the opening game of the 1998 World Cup in Paris (Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Ten reasons Scotland can be proud of itself – Ian Johnston

Columnists

People More People >>

Lewis Capaldi to help launch BBC search for Scotland's new singing star

People

Companies such as Amazon have trialled drone delivery.

Drones set to deliver takeaway food to your door by 2024

People

Foodbank use has risen to record levels, the Trussell Trust said.

Foodbank use soars to record levels

Politics

Festival goers are at risk of ticket scams, Barclays has warned.

Ticket scammers set to hit music festivals, experts warn

People

Lillie and Lacie Ferguson. Picture: SWNS

Miracle survival for Edinburgh twins after doctors warned parents: let one die

People

Environment More Environment >>

Extinction Rebellion has got my support, and here’s why – Tommy Sheppard

Columnists

Three hatchlings have arrived at Edinburgh Zoo

Heartwarming footage of Edinburgh Zoo's adorable new Northern Rockhopper penguin chicks

Environment

Kilwinning Academy, the scene of the muck up day gone too far.

Entire Scottish school class excluded after muck up day pranks go too far

Crime

An estimated 50 square kilometres of gorse, grass and forestry has been affected. Picture: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service/PA Wire

Scottish wildfire could be one of largest seen in UK for years

News

UK News More UK News >>

Bill Jamieson: Clown army poses deadly serious threat to established order

Columnists

Teenage climage change activist Greta Thunberg. Picture: PA

Do you love your children? Then why steal their future? – Hayley Matthews

Columnists

Members of the NUJ provided a guard of honour and applaud as a mark of respect as the remains of murdered journalist Lyra McKee leaves St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast after her funeral. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Priest calls on politicians to unite in Lyra McKee’s funeral eulogy

News

Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Scottish Parliament on Brexit and a second independence referendum (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty)

Kenny MacAskill: Sturgeon did NOT just call for independence referendum by 2021

Columnists

Lyra McKee. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Lyra McKee shooting: Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn to attend funeral of murdered journalist

News

World More World >>

Greta Thunberg: Attacks by obscenely rich show she’s winning – Kenny MacAskill

Columnists

A future Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? (Picture: Ben Kendall/PA Wire)

Bill Jamieson: Clown army poses deadly serious threat to established order

Columnists

The depiction of Sir Sean Connery. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Sir Sean Connery honoured with nude image in new arts centre opposite Edinburgh birthplace

Lifestyle

Teenage climage change activist Greta Thunberg. Picture: PA

Do you love your children? Then why steal their future? – Hayley Matthews

Columnists

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

The Archers star Edward Kelsey dies aged 88

People

Billy McNeill in 1967 (Picture: SNS)

Obituary: William ‘Billy’ McNeill, Celtic footballing legend, leader of the Lisbon Lions, Scottish internationalist

Obituaries

Sandy Ratcliffe with EastEnders co-star Nejdet Salih.

Obituary: Sandy Ratcliff, original EastEnders star whose life away from the soap was as dramatic as it was on screen

Obituaries

David Irvine of Drum (Picture: Gordon Casely)

Obituary: David Irvine of Drum, chief who helped end a centuries-old clan feud

Obituaries

Jerrie Cobb by her jet fighter in 1961. (Picture: AP)

Obituary: Jerrie Cobb, first woman to qualify as a candidate for NASA space programme

Obituaries