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​Edinburgh continues to shine as one of the UK’s strongest data capitals (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

​Scotland is poised to excel as UK boards get tech-savvy - Helen Lindsay

The Jacobite locomotive which doubled as the Hogwarts Express is run by West Coast Railways based in Carnforth.

Harry Potter 'Hogwarts Express' Jacobite train ran through stop signal

The Scottish Government has rejected calls to make sweeping reforms

Scottish pupils to sit fewer exams, but calls to scrap tests rejected

Dark clouds may have gathered over the SNP and its leader John Swinney recently, but the independence movement's positive message is more appealing than unionists' negative one (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why cock-a-hoop Scottish unionists are actually LOSING the argument Joyce McMillan

Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Khiam near the border. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Israel strikes Lebanon as pager attacks a 'declaration of war'

Scottish politics is now more concerned with pressing practical matters than the constitutional question (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

There's a new dividing line in politics to replace independence Alistair Carmichael

Laying hens are among many farm animals that are still kept in cages in parts of the European Union (Picture: Paco Serinelli)

Biggest-ever animal welfare reform will free 300 million from cages Philip Lymbery

Robert Burns rare first edition poetry book fetches £62,700 at auction

A deer at sunset with the island of Islay in the background. Picture: PA

'Dream' £70k job with rent-free accommodation on stunning island

High Street in Glasgow saw weekend nitrogen dioxide reductions of 35 per cent

The street where Scotland's first LEZ has had the biggest impact

Doddie Weir set up the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Motor neurone disease treatment hope as Scottish study makes drugs breakthrough

UK News

Brian loves to be the centre of attention when it comes to cuddles, and Cody wouldn't be caught dead without his best mate

Special photoshoot for lonely dogs to help them find forever homes

Keir Starmer met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome to talk about her approach to illegal migration (Picture: Phil Noble/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Starmer risks repeat of Tories' catastrophe mistake about immigration Scotsman comment

The tradition of changing the clocks in Britain dates back to over a century, here’s what you should know.

Explainer When do the clocks change in the UK and why do we change them?

The move will see customers at self checkouts in some stores unable to pay by cash

The major change being introduced at many Lidl stores across Scotland

Starmer's gloominess is playing into hands of right-wing hate-mongers Joyce McMillan

Kemi Badenoch has what it takes to restore the Conservative party's fortunes after election disaster in July (Picture: Leon Neal)

Three reasons why Kemi Badenoch can lead Tories out of the wilderness Lord Offord

World

Scots speakers experience 'threats and hate speech' over language use

The Titanic submersible that imploded

The behind-the scenes arguments before doomed Titanic sub imploded

Historic Environment Scotland collections registrar Ross Irving with the statue of Robert Burns

Robert Burns statue discovered in compost heap returned to Scotland

US hip hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan roughly six months after authorities conducting a sex trafficking investigation raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking charges allegations revealed

Explainer Dominique Pelicot trial: The case that has horrified the world

How Putin's plan for 180,000 more army troops has war on knife edge

Weather

Temperatures will soar as high as 21C in parts of Scotland this week

Scotland to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the northern lights, could be visible again in the sky in Scotland on Monday night. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Northern Lights: When can I see the aurora borealis tonight?

Politics

Wood burners and open fires are the second biggest source of small particle air pollution in the UK

Wood burner ban U-turn as SNP confirms 'climbdown' on stoves

SNP ministers have confirmed a temporary u-turn on banning wood burners being installed after orderi...

Creative Scotland warns country is on brink of 'cultural depression'

Chief executive Iain Munro paints bleak picture of Scotland’s cultural landscape

This is the lineup for the first in the new series of political debate programme Question Time.

Question Time Panel Sept 23: Who are Jill Kirby and Mariana Mazzucato?

It’s the first in a new series of the political debate show.

Lives 'blighted' and pets killed by cars racing in 'beautiful' townAlistair Grant
Alistair Grant
The huge question marks over the return of the Commonwealth Games

Sporting celebration will return to Glasgow in 2026

How public confidence in Scotland's justice system is being shaken

Prisoners released early because of overcrowding and a police force that no longer investigates some...

Transport

Veteran CalMac ferry's return delayed again after 9 months of repairs

Countdown to ScotRail ending timetable cuts after RMT accepts deal

SNP ministers have failed to introduce an air departure tax that could also target private jets Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The £22m SNP tax power that would have paid for ScotRail peak fare ban

Nightsleeper: The perils I've encountered on the Caledonian Sleeper Alastair Dalton

Education

Fife College is among those instituations to have lost significant staff numbers via voluntary redundancies. Picture: Scott Louden

Students may not have 'same learning experience' amid funding crisis

Thousands of Scottish students are at risk of homelessness according to a new report. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Thousands of Scottish university students at risk of homelessness

The originally cast of Balamory, including Miles Jupp as Archie the Inventor, Buki Akib as Josie Jump the fitness instructor, Andrew Agnew as Policeman PC Plum, Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie the nursery teacher, Rodd Christensen as Spencer the Painter, Kim Tserkezie as Penny Pocket from the Sweet Shop, Juliet Cadzow as Edie McCredie the bus driver and Mary Riggans as Suzie Sweet from the Sweet Shop. Picture: Jaap Buitendijk

What's the story? Balamory return revealed 19 years after last series

Smishing scams targeting university students increase this time of year (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Warning to university students, as 'smishing' scams target their loans

Environment

Josiah Lockhart, Chief Executive of Changeworks

Ad Feature Innovation is key to tackling climate emergency, Changeworks

A scenic view in Galloway, where the national park would be created. Picture: Getty Images

Poll with stark 73% verdict fuels row over Scotland national park

The glory days of North Sea Oil may be behind us, but it's still Scotland's biggest export to the tune of £13.6 billion a year. That's nearly three times the amount of our second largest export.

Exclusive Scotland minister to make 'calming' North Sea oil and gas pledge

Health

The vet service posted the warning for dog owners on Facebook

Dog owners given urgent warning after suspected pet poisoning deaths

Jetpacks do exist but few get to fly one (Picture: Valery Hache)

Jetpacks for all? Sorry, no, just robots that nag us about our diet Scotsman comment

Dyson's most popular air purifiers are £150 cheaper than usual at the moment

Dyson has dropped some huge discounts on its air purifiers

Freshers week can be a daunting time for students but there is support available.

Freshers Week: How to access mental health support as a student

Crime

The haul of £600,000 worth of cannabis seized at Stansted Airport

Scottish footballer charged over £600k cannabis haul seized at airport

NationalWorld's editor in chief Nancy Fielder's mother was robbed at knifepoint in a park. NationalWorld is launching the Silent Crime campaign to highlight the number of crimes that go unsolved - and even unreported

'My mum was robbed at knifepoint walking her dog at Sunday lunchtime'

Police officers outside the Police Scotland Leith station in Edinburgh

Analysis How the public views Police Scotland’s proportionate response policy

A man leaves a cross for his brother during an event to mark those who lost their lives to drugs in Scotland at Springburn Parish Church in Glasgow

As a drug addict, I nearly killed a man. Now I’m helping others quit Gary McCafferty

Scotland is sending too many people to prison because politicians lack the courage to back alternative sentences (Picture: Paul Faith)

Scotland must stop sending more people to prison than most of W Europe Tom Wood

Alistair Wilson was shot dead on the doorstep of his home in Nairn, Scotland in 2004. His murder remains unsolved.

Alistair Wilson: Inside the theories of the doorstep murder mystery

Future Scotland

The large co-working space within 'thebeyond' hub at Skypark, Glasgow. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Huge new Scottish tech hub dubbed largest 'smart things' centre in Europe

“The launch of ‘thebeyond’ takes STAC to the next level” – Paul Wilson, CEO

Scott Reid

Air fryers and slow cookers are less than half price on Amazon at the moment

We've found some huge savings on air fryers and pressure cookers

Exclusive Pandemic, Brexit and bright future - NatWest boss on Scottish business

Paul Duffy, chief commercial officer at ClearSky Logic, explained where the ‘special ops’ approach comes in.

'Special ops' tech firm doubles staff numbers - and AI interest is soaring

Andrew Wood and Euan Cameron, co-founders, Willo. Picture by Elaine Livingstone

Scots video interview platform gets ‘statement of faith’ global backing

Obituaries

Lady Saltoun designed tartans, abhorring 'Day-Glo' setts

Scotsman Obituaries: Lady Saltoun of Abernethy, Chief of Fraser

Andrew Hay's lack of formal art training didn't hold him back from success

Scotsman Obituaries: Andrew Hay, acclaimed Glasgow artist

James Earl Jones at the Tony Awards in 2016 in New York City (Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: James Earl Jones, charismatic American actor

Elizabeth Lornie had a lifelong interest in photography and cine films

Scotsman Obituaries: Elizabeth Lornie, amateur photographer and philanthropist

UK Trending

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation

Cost of living crisis continues to bit a quarter of Brits

Omaze launches latest prize draw with luxurious house in Devon worth over £2 million + £250k

Omaze prize draw: Video tour inside luxurious £2m mansion in Devon

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John Lewis teases 2024 Christmas advert with first look

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I'm a utilities expert: tips to cut energy use amid Winter Fuel crisis

Energy supplier giving away millions as part of Winter Support Fund

Two million crimes went unsolved in a single year in Britain, according to the latest Home Office data (Photos by National World/Adobe Stock)

‘Unpunished crime undermines the whole system of justice’