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Scottish Government says £65m spend a 'one off' amid 'divisive' funding row Politics

It is not clear how the Scottish Government would calculate victory in the 'de facto referendum' of the 2024 General Election.

Doubts on whether pro-indy party votes will count towards 'de-facto referendum' Politics

Da Vinci drawings go on display in Edinburgh What's On

What did we learn from the last FMQs of the summer? Politics

Sturgeon declares policing a 'priority' amid officer fury over 'lowball' offer Politics

CMAL blames FMEL and Ministers for 'catastrophic failure' and 'wasted money' Politics

Officials 'concerned, but not panicking' over spike in Covid cases Coronavirus

Work completes on decommissioning of iconic North Sea oil rig Business

cut through the noise

Poll: Majority of Scots against Nicola Sturgeon's October 2023 referendum date Politics

Covid remains a serious threat so masks should still be used in crowded places Columnists

Analysis: Poll results illustrate big problems for the SNP in referendum battle 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

Forth Bridge Experience visitor centre approved Transport

'Critical' situation warning over Scotland's failing ferry services Travel

Rail strike impact on footfall revealed: Edinburgh fares better than most Business

Ageing CalMac fleet ‘driven hard’ by increased sailings risks more breakdowns Transport

Starmer right to avoid getting drawn into Tories' nasty strike strategy Columnists

Further strike action not ruled out as fresh strike crippled train services Transport

Rail strikes continue for third planned day amid week of disruption Transport

Crime

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry jailed for two years for embezzlement Politics

Scotland's police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' as pay dispute escalates Politics

Sex crimes in Scotland reach highest level since 1971 Crime

101-year-old Nazi concentration camp guard for murdering thousands Crime

Weather

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

Watch: The latest weekend forecast for Scotland Weather

Power firms provided ‘unacceptable service’ to some after Storm Arwen – Ofgem People

Edinburgh Weather warning: Lothians and Borders hit with thunderstorm alert Weather

Politics

Tactical voting is a scourge on democracy. Here’s how to end it Columnists

Tha na molaidhean son dèiligeadh ri margaidh an fhearainn feumail Columnists

Trump clearly tried to destroy US democracy. Yet Republicans still back him Columnists

How Blair killed off co-operatives as he pursued 'third way' – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Scotland's carbon emissions in lockdown worked out at 7.3 tonnes per person Columnists

UK must increase its military capabilities to help Nato defend free world Columnists

Secret report detailing scandalous allegations about college must be published Columnists

Opinion

Is stagflation on its way back? – John McLaren Columnists

Putin caught Nato with its pants down. Can it rearm in time? – Stuart Crawford Columnists

Readers' Letters: Independence would break Scottish hearts Opinion

Sturgeon is acting against the will of the people of Scotland – Pamela Nash Columnists

JK Rowling’s perseverance on Harry Potter still inspires 25 years on Columnists

People

Ezra Miller’s Career Downfall Explained: Why ‘The Flash’ is on “pause” People

Green 'monster' whisky distillery and brewery sets up home on Ness bank Environment

See no weevil: How foresters are battling tree-eating bug infestations Environment

Cost of living: Musselburgh OAP's delight at £900 backdated pension credits Lifestyle

Flavour Profile: Aizle and Noto's chef owner, Stuart Ralston Food and Drink

Purpose-built West Lothian speedway stadium will be Monarchs’ new home People

Fears for future of Scottish cultural events after funding cut for arts charity What's On

Obituaries

Obituaries: Roddy Macdonald, agriculturalist and member of Scottish Land Court People

Obituaries: Jean-Louis Trintignant, French leading man of stage and screen People

Scotsman: Billy Bingham, inspirational former Northern Ireland football manager People

Environment

Simec Atlantis Energy looking to regain power after widening annual losses Business

How restoring native predators can help tackle the invasive species crisis Columnists

Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award Environment

Summer danger: People and pets warned to dodge toxic giant hogweed plants Environment

ScotWind process accused of giving 'free ride' on corruption checks Politics

Would you walk out if your workplace ignores climate action? Environment

Bird flu: Island nature sites close to visitors to curb deadly virus spread Environment

UK News

Shrewd Sturgeon is playing her Indyref cards to maximum effect – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Sturgeon's gamble must not distract from duties of government – Scotsman says Columnists

Worldwide party and events ban for all Airbnb properties Staycation

How social enterprises can transform Scotland's economy – Chris Martin Columnists

Sturgeon's big Indyref announcement was a horrifying act of political theatre Columnists

Three good things about conserving energy – Scotsman comment Columnists

World

Nato to adopt Cold War-style readiness to counter Russia’s ‘direct threat’ World

Here's what you need to know about President Volodomyr Zelenskyy World

All eyes on Lithuania as sanctions close Russian land access to Kaliningrad Columnists

Russia threat sparks call for more military spending in the UK World

Investigation launched in US after 46 migrants found dead in truck World

Russian attack on shopping centre was terrorism says Zelensky World

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