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Four year-old pupils from Apple Tree Nursery in Argyll & Bute, Brogan Laurie, Neil George-McKirdy, Zander Simpson and Ava Wilson, travelled by boat and bus to present Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, Doris, with her First place rosette. After receiving a £400 donation from the Argyll & Bute Agricultural Committee, the pupils formed their own agricultural committee and decided to use the money to attend the Royal Highland Show. (Pic: Ian Georgeson)

Explainer Royal Highland Show - all you need to know for this year

New visuals of £35m George Street revamp revealed

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at the Scotland 2050 event in Edinburgh

Kate Forbes opens up on 'exhausting' online abuse

Scottish independence supporters on the march

Swinney: Scotland given 'poison pills' and policy scraps from UK table

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government was looking at potentially fast-tracking the return of prisoners to their home countries - and now talks have been held with the Scottish Government

'Error' to wipe trans murderer's criminal record, says SNP minister
Justice Secretary Angela Constance has spoken about the case of trans prisoner Alex Stewart.

Valentin Tica, 24, was sentenced to eight years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, June 17.

Man who dragged girl, 13, into woods and raped her is jailed

Faulty veteran CalMac ferry's Arran return delayed 4 more days

EasyJet will fly between Edinburgh and Barcelona for the first time this year.

EasyJet announces new flights between Edinburgh and Barcelona

The document aims to tackle rising levels of violence in Scottish schools.

Give schools the tools to end pupil violence, ministers told

An investigation has been launched into the ‘unexplained’ death of a two-month-old boy.

Death of two-month-old baby ‘unexplained’, say police

The Government plans to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism, media studies and publishing courses this year

Why the Government needs to 'save quality journalism education' Amber Allott

UK News

Katie Boulter celebrates during her match against Diana Shnaider on day four of the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

'It's horrible': Boulter on receiving death threats and toxic messages

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv. Picture: AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg

Reeves: UK could 'potentially' support Israel, as more RAF jets sent

School girls arrive at Glenalmond College for the first day of term. A High Court challenge against the decision to charge VAT for private schools has failed. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Private schools lose High Court challenge to overturn VAT fees

Defence spending rises are outpacing other sectors such as health and social care. Rachel Reeves, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out aims for the UK to be a "defence industrial superpower" during the government's Spending Review.

Tax rises likely if economy shrinks further, IFS warn Rachel Reeves

The Princess Royal viewing the new bronze figurehead. Picture: Malcolm Ross

Princess Royal unveils bronze figurehead of late Queen in Edinburgh

Delegates at the Conservative party conference in 2023 pose for a photograph with Nigel Farage (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Why Tories must stop agreeing with Farage if they want to survive Scotsman comment

World

Moayed Abu Ammouna was due to speak at Art27 Scotland's Culture=Life festival this week.

Exclusive Festival cancels event after Gaza filmmaker unable to leave war zone

First-responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on Friday

Starmer tells Netanyahu Israel and Iran must pull back from the brink

People look over damage to buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran. Iran's three top military generals were killed in the attacks that also targeted nuclear and military facilities

How the UK could get dragged further into conflict in the Middle East Lt Col Stuart Crawford

Air India crash survivor watched people 'dying in front of my eyes'

Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel's wave of strikes on Tehran. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Starmer's de-escalation plea as drone attacks launched into Iran

This photo shared on X by India's Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) shows debris of a plane that crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad

One British passenger survives as hundreds killed in Air India crash

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Weather

Scotland is set to enjoy some sunny weather this week, according to the Met Office.

Parts of Scotland to hit 25C this week in summer heatwave

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, one of the most popular places in Britain to mark the date.

When Is The Longest Day 2025? Summer Solstice date, time, traditions

Politics

Analysis Swinney is resetting public services - but why has he waited 18 years?

John Swinney says there will be a massive overhaul of public services - but insists this is not a kn...

School forced to apologise for suggesting Union flag is 'sectarian'

Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw had demanded an immediate apology from the council over the letter.

Union fury as John Swinney says public sector has to shrink

First Minister accused of raising the prospect of job losses through political choice rather than financial necessity

Date set for the two-child benefit cap to be scrapped in Scotland Rachel Amery

Rachel Amery

John Swinney gives major update on winter fuel payments for pensioners

First Minister John Swinney has provided an update on winter fuel payments in Scotland.

Is it really all over for the Scottish Conservatives?

Scottish Tories leader Russell Findlay must resist the urge and fight back against populism, writes ...

Transport

I joined a running tour for a new perspective of the city

More than 17,000 ScotRail trains were cancelled in the last year, a Freedom of Information request has found.

More than 17,000 ScotRail trains cancelled in a year

Rail journeys in and out of Edinburgh Waverley have been seriously disrupted after a tree came down on an overhead line close to the station.

Rail chaos as tree hits overhead line near Waverley

Alexander Dennis has announced it plans to close down its Falkirk area operations to relocate to one single base in Scarborough (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

SNP told to 'look themselves in the mirror' over bus firm job cuts

Education

Gregor Poynton MP, speaking in the House of Commons, now represents the constituency formally held by Robin Cook.

Livingston Constituency MP Gregor Poynton launches paid internship in honour of ...

Small World Nursery in Brechin

Small World Children’s Nursery and Daycare sold to existing operator

Big smile

Flying high at Glasgow Prestwick Airport as local pupils win big in national eng...

The University of Aberdeen has been granted a letter of intent at a special ceremony in Mumbai hostd by the Indian government

Leading Scottish university unveils plans to open campus in India

Environment

Climbing from its 2022 position, Inverness is the 2nd happiest place to live in Scotland. The capital of the Scottish Highlands came in at 53 in the national rank.

The river with the UK's highest levels of dangerous 'forever chemical'

Nigel Griffiths

The 77-year-old grandfather walking the 3°W line of longitude

The Acorn carbon capture project will be built next to the St Fergus gas terminal (Photo: Paul Campbell/PA Wire)

Exclusive Acorn carbon capture: The £18bn project that is still a pipedream

Health

Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season.

The common hygiene mistakes you shouldn't make this festival season

These are the rules for bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury.

Rules on bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury

A scientist inspects a death cap mushroom at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

This is what death cap mushrooms look like and symptoms of poisoning

Lexacom Echo is helping GPs give time back to patients.

Inclusive tech gives ‘time back to patients’ amid surge in cases, says Scottish ...

Crime

Phoenix Spencer-Horn

Man admits to murdering and beheading girlfriend at flat

Police Scotland announced the arrest this afternoon. Pic: Steve Leath

Man arrested after alleged ‘firebombing’ linked to violent gang war

Police are investigating. Pic: National World

Police arrest man, 20, after teenage girl dies in crash with HGV

Police were called to the Dunning to Kinross road in south Perthshire following a report of concern for a man at around 7am on Friday June 13.

Police treating death of man found on road as murder

Stephanie Hepburn is a Partner, and Head of Private Wealth Disputes, Shepherd and Wedderburn

A conversation can be better than a court case in executry disputes

Content creators are legally bound to make it clear when they're involved in a commercial partnership (Picture: Adobe)

Hey social media influencers, #stayhonest

Future Scotland

The Carpuride W903 Portable Wireless Carplay & Android Auto display has dropped to an amazing price

The best Android Auto car display we’ve tested is now incredibly cheap
Looking to give your car a smart upgrade? The best wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay display we’ve tested is now on sale for a bargain price.
Gareth Butterfield

Jackery's Explorer 2000 V2 can run for weeks when paired up to a solar panel - as long as the sun shines

You can save £700 off this Jackery solar generator - if you're quick

Ad Feature Don’t be left in the dark if the power goes down in Scotland

Members of the BGF Scotland and Northern Ireland team. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Capital investor makes critical £200m funding pledge to Scottish businesses

Livingston-based ReVentas' pilot plant for plastic recycling.

Scottish start-up behind ‘simple solution’ for recycling plastic nets funding

Obituaries

Brian Kellock’s talent took him all over the world but Scotland would always be home (Picture: Jazz Services/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Brian Kellock, acclaimed Scottish jazz pianist

Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, renowned Scottish oncologist

Scotsman Obituaries: Lord Ross, former Lord Justice Clerk

Margaret Mills was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Year Honours List

Scotsman Obituaries: Margaret Mills MBE, trailblazing children's champion

UK Trending

29 per cent believe the word ‘cash’ may die out entirely one day

Poll shows cash divide - Gen Z say ‘paper' while Boomers say 'cash'

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

The 7 second rule all dog owners should know before walking in the heat.

The rule all dog owners should know before walking in a heatwave

We Were Liars releases on Prime Video on June 18

Prime Video to release summer thriller We Were Liars

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons