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ScotRail RMT members could walk out from late September if a majority vote for action.Picture: John Devlin

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

Peter Coshan: Police Scotland say the Edinburgh OAP has been murdered but have yet to find the 75-year-old's body

Retired Fettes College teacher's disappearance treated as murder Crime

Angus Og - from the fabled Isle of Drambeg to household name - looks to future Heritage

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

SNP has spent a third of dedicated independence fighting fund, accounts show Politics

'Catastrophe on vast scale' if no action taken on inflation rate increase Business

Why ugly scenes outside Tory party leadership hustings should concern us all Politics

Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'disgraceful' abuse of BBC journalist by protester Politics

Inflation hits 10.1% as cost of living continues to soar Politics

Liz Truss says she will 'never, ever' allow UK 'family' to be split up Politics

Sarwar: Government 'hiding money' that could be used for cost-of-living crisis 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

Share your views for active travel in the Cairngorms Transport

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

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

Boost for Buchan railway bid Transport

ScotRail warns of major disruption during strikes Transport

Crime

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

Pensioner killed by unoccupied car that rolled down hill News

Potential police recruits should not be barred over minor convictions – Tom Wood Columnists

Employer of Gigg's ex-girlfriend tried to block his 'intense' emails, court told Crime

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

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

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

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

Anas Sarwar calls for emergency legislation during cost of living crisis Politics

Opinion

Cool heads and mature discussion needed over Jerry Sadowitz cancellation Columnists

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

Scotland's lost realms have left fascinating traces in the mists of time Columnists

Why the misogyny in House of the Dragon makes no sense Opinion

SNP needs to listen to rural Scotland, not just hand down diktats – Murdo Fraser Columnists

People

Bancon Homes joins up with Ellon Academy Cheer Team People

Kevin Bridges thanks Irvine Welsh for firing his interest in reading What's On

Alhambra Theatre: 100 years of entertainment, from silent movies to stunning sho... People

Last chance to visit the fairytale Craigievar Castle… for now People

The Fife Arms launches its inaugural Braemar Literary Festival People

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

Festival Diary: The question that flummoxed the First Minister What's On

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

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

Scot sets new record for swimming the English Channel People

UK News

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Channel swim shows how close UK and Europe are and should be despite Brexit Columnists

An overlooked Scottish scientist turned diabetes into a treatable condition Columnists

How the Tories' own words are destroying the party's reputation – Scotsman says Columnists

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

UK energy price crisis is being made dramatically worse by Westminster Columnists

World

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

Humanity is on a suicidal joyride to hothouse Earth – Professor Bill McGuire Columnists

Mar-a-Lago raids: Bid to unseal FBI search warrant for Donald Trump's home Politics

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