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Doctors leader issues Brexit warning for EU nationals working in Scotland's NHS

Politics

Prime Minister Theresa May has formally requested an extension to Article 50

Brexit: No10 won't rule out Theresa May quitting over long delay

Politics

Kira Noble, dubbed Kira The Machine for her strength against Neuroblastoma

Gutsy Edinburgh teen Kira “The Machine” told cancer is incurable

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Rodica Pamphilon

Scottish surgeon ‘lost concentration’ before fatal crash that killed woman

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SNP’s Ian Blackford clashes with Sky News presenter after Euro claim

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Scots woman who smells Parkinson's disease helps develop test

News

Council planners back expansion of Donald Trump Scottish golf resort

Politics

Scotland land ownership ‘damaging communities’ in some areas

Politics

The American Bully dog, named Russia, who had its ears illegally cropped by two female dog breeders, Dawn and Louise Hillbeck, who have been given a one year conduct requirement order, 80 hours community payback and a five year ban on dealing and trading dogs . Picture: SWNS

Scottish couple banned from breeding dogs after cropping ears off puppy

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Why no-deal Brexit is a threat to Scottish independence – Joyce McMillan
Joyce McMillan

Politics More Politics >>

Prime Minister Theresa May has formally requested an extension to Article 50

Brexit: No10 won't rule out Theresa May quitting over long delay

Politics

BMA Scotland chair blasts Brexit chaos amid concerns over EU nationals

Doctors leader issues Brexit warning for EU nationals working in Scotland's NHS

Politics

Theresa May will ask for a Brexit delay. Picture: PA

Theresa May 'to ask for short Brexit delay'

General Election

20mph speed limit cheapest way to save lives, MSPs told

Politics

Pro-EU campaigners outside Westminster fly EU and Scottish flags. Picture: AP/Matt Dunham

Pro-Remain Highlanders to join Scottish invasion of London for anti-Brexit march

Politics

Derek Mackay hailed the figures. Picture: PA

Finance and construction boosting Scotland's economy

Politics

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has spoken out against junk food ads aimed at children. Picture: PA

Junk food ad ban faces powerful opposition so the people must speak up – Steve Cardownie

Opinion

John Bercow’s Brexit ruling should prevent a second EU referendum – Brian Monteith

Opinion

Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn 'further from People's Vote than Theresa May'

Politics

MSPs hear of communication failures at scandal-hit Glasgow hospital

Health

SNP’s Ian Blackford clashes with Sky News presenter after Euro claim

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Transport More Transport >>

20mph speed limit cheapest way to save lives, MSPs told

Politics

A Norwegian 737 Max remains grounded at Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Norwegian

Norwegian axes last Edinburgh-US route two weeks early

Transport

Police at the scene of the crash. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Cyclist ‘struck by a lorry’ on main Portobello road

News

Electric scooters are legal on roads in several European countries. Picture: IAM RoadSmart

Electric scooters on British roads would create 'dangerous cocktail'

Transport

Labour offers Millennials chance to enjoy a most Scottish pastime – Kevan Christie

Opinion

Furious ScotRail passengers slam ‘appalling’ Borders Railway cancellations

News

Brenda Mitchell: Victims must have right to see collision investigation reports

Opinion

Bus drivers’ union prepares for strike action on ‘bullying’ at Lothian Buses

News

Education More Education >>

Among the latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary is the Scots noun 'bawbag'. Picture: Bawbags

These 18 Scottish words have just been added to the 2019 Oxford Dictionary

News

Harriet Sweatman protests against climate change outside the Scottish Parliament

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

Smacking is physical abuse, says Dr Punam Krishan

You’d ban smacking if you’d seen what I’ve seen – Dr Punam Krishan

Opinion

Unisex toilets could be removed from Lochside Academy in Aberdeen over privacy fears.

Unisex toilets at new £47m Scots school could be removed over privacy fears

Education

School holidays for Glasgow

Glasgow school term dates: the full list until the end of the 2019 - 2020 academic year for your calendar

Education

Penny Andrews, who completed the Information, Computer and Technology degree via the Open University, dances with lesser Labour light Ed Balls.

Insight: 50 years of the Open University

Education

It was estimated around 1,800 people took part in the Edinburgh demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Thousands skip lessons to take part in climate protests spread across Scotland

Environment

Here’s one secret to succesful parenting – Hayley Matthews

Opinion

John Muir’s legacy gets pupils enthused about learning – Alan McCombes

Opinion

Hundreds set to skip classes for climate strike

Environment

Brexit: Damage to Scottish universities would be ‘utter madness’

Education

Environment More Environment >>

Campers in the shadow of Buachaille Etive Mor, at the entrance to Glen Etive.

Scottish Government urged: Stop plan to build power plants in Scottish glen

Environment

Global warming has led to the deadly needle blight becoming endemic, experts have warned. Picture: Contributed

Disease threat to Scotland’s ancient pine forests due to climate change, report warns

Environment

Harriet Sweatman protests against climate change outside the Scottish Parliament

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

The Scottish Land Commission report found that power is being abused in some areas of the country as a result of individual behaviour. Picture: TSPL

Scotland land ownership ‘damaging communities’ in some areas

Politics

Scottish school becomes first in UK to ban glitter

Environment

Paul Anand: A fairer society and decent quality of life gives us many happy returns

Opinion

Moray gull eggs to be dipped in paraffin to stop chicks hatching

Environment

World’s first tidal wave engineering test centre to be built in Rosyth

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Health More Health >>

BMA Scotland chair blasts Brexit chaos amid concerns over EU nationals

Doctors leader issues Brexit warning for EU nationals working in Scotland's NHS

Politics

Scots woman who smells Parkinson's disease helps develop test

Scots woman who smells Parkinson's disease helps develop test

News

Stacey McNeill' has spoken of her disgust at having to live in a sodden flat with her walls covered in mould. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh mum slams council for ‘unlivable’ soaking flat which left kids in hospital

News

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has spoken out against junk food ads aimed at children. Picture: PA

Junk food ad ban faces powerful opposition so the people must speak up – Steve Cardownie

Opinion

Poor communication at scandal hit hospital

MSPs hear of communication failures at scandal-hit Glasgow hospital

Health

The full list of baby names is published every year.

‘Lucifer’ and ‘Corbyn’ among unique Scottish baby names as full list released

News

As happy as the day is long ' levels of wellbeing in Scotland seem to be on the rise

Paul Anand: A fairer society and decent quality of life gives us many happy returns

Opinion

Drinking very hot beverages linked to higher risk of oesophageal cancer

News

Calls to declare public health emergency to tackle Scotland’s drugs crisis

News

Everyone should know how I saved my 4-year-old’s life – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Opinion

Scottish water the answer as England tipped to run dry in 25 years

News

UK More UK >>

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has spoken out against junk food ads aimed at children. Picture: PA

Junk food ad ban faces powerful opposition so the people must speak up – Steve Cardownie

Opinion

John Bercow ruled against the UK Government asking MPs to vote again on Theresa May's Brexit plan (Picture: PA)

John Bercow’s Brexit ruling should prevent a second EU referendum – Brian Monteith

Opinion

A young girl writes a message in chalk next to flowers near Al Noor mosque in Christchurch (Picture: Carl Court/Getty)

Christchurch terror attack: Social media changing the way we think – Martyn McLaughlin

Opinion

Mrs May's spokesman said she voiced her "absolute determination" that MPs should have another chance to vote on her Brexit deal

Brexit: UK ‘in crisis’ as Theresa May prepares to ask for delay

Politics

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

Brexit: John Bercow throws Theresa May’s hopes of a deal into disarray

Politics

Oh Polly’s slogan For Girls, By Girls drives our fashion success – Claire Henderson

Opinion

Paul Anand: A fairer society and decent quality of life gives us many happy returns

Opinion

Opinion More Opinion >>

The new age modernity of the airport business model is making us all angry, says Duffy. Picture: contributed.

Jim Duffy comment: Airport model is bound to breed in-flight fights

Opinion

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has spoken out against junk food ads aimed at children. Picture: PA

Junk food ad ban faces powerful opposition so the people must speak up – Steve Cardownie

Opinion

Chief Superintendent Gareth Blair is the Divisional Commander for Edinburgh

Why you should consider becoming a Special Constable – Chief Supt Gareth Blair

Opinion

John Bercow ruled against the UK Government asking MPs to vote again on Theresa May's Brexit plan (Picture: PA)

John Bercow’s Brexit ruling should prevent a second EU referendum – Brian Monteith

Opinion

A young girl writes a message in chalk next to flowers near Al Noor mosque in Christchurch (Picture: Carl Court/Getty)

Christchurch terror attack: Social media changing the way we think – Martyn McLaughlin

Opinion

It's pretty easy to see why Edinburgh is popular with tourists (Picture Ian Rutherford)

Tourism is not just about money for Scotland – leader comment

Opinion

Harriet Sweatman protests against climate change outside the Scottish Parliament

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

Letters: Thank heavens for John Bercow’s Brexit intervention

Your Say

Comment: Why promotion is not always the right answer

Opinion

Scots are becoming Irish ahead of Brexit – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Oh Polly’s slogan For Girls, By Girls drives our fashion success – Claire Henderson

Opinion

World More World >>

A general view of downtown Astana / Nursultan in Kazakhstan. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Astana renamed Nursultan as Scotland prepare for Euro 2020 opener with Kazakhstan

World

A young girl writes a message in chalk next to flowers near Al Noor mosque in Christchurch (Picture: Carl Court/Getty)

Christchurch terror attack: Social media changing the way we think – Martyn McLaughlin

Opinion

Harriet Sweatman protests against climate change outside the Scottish Parliament

Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

Opinion

Trump said his supporters 'don't play it tough until ... a certain point, and then it would be very bad' (Picture: Eric Lesser - Pool/Getty Images)

Donald Trump is the President the US founding fathers feared – Henry McLeish

Opinion

Christchurch terror attack shows why we must confront racism – Kezia Dugdale

Opinion

Trump effect? Lucifer may overtake Donald on Scottish baby names list – leader comment

Opinion

Christchurch terror attack: Facebook says no-one reported killer’s live stream

World

Millions of Muslims face Orwellian hell in China – Alistair Carmichael MP

Opinion

Odd More Odd >>

Scottish chip shop unveils battered Creme Egg for Easter

Lifestyle

Midsteeple Quarter campaigners in Dumfries.

Dumfries building at heart of community buy-out plan put back on market

Odd

Sara Sheridan's books are uploaded to ebook websites without her consent.

Scottish authors unite against 'book pirating' website

Odd

Margaret Thatcher worked as a laboratory assistant in London in the 1950s. Picture: Zuma/REX/Shutterstock

Margaret Thatcher’s fondness for alternative health cure revealed

Odd

Friends of the Scotsman More Friends of the Scotsman >>

Claire Henderson, Creative CEO and co-founder of Oh Polly.

Oh Polly’s slogan For Girls, By Girls drives our fashion success – Claire Henderson

Opinion

As happy as the day is long ' levels of wellbeing in Scotland seem to be on the rise

Paul Anand: A fairer society and decent quality of life gives us many happy returns

Opinion

Ian Gatt, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association

Ian Gatt: Modern fishing fleet of larger vessels is more sustainable in the long run

Opinion

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Surf guitar legend Dick Dale has died at the age of 91. Picture: AP

Obituary: Dick Dale, King of the Surf Guitar, whose signature tune was the theme for Pulp Fiction

Obituaries

Birch Bay is applauded by Senior Adviser to the President and Chair of the Council on Women and Girls Valerie Jarrett, and tennis great Billie Jean King in 2012. Picture: AP

Obituary: Birch Bayh, US senator who fought for gender equality

Obituaries

Bruno Schroder with the Queen at the opening of Schroders' new HQ in London in November 2018. Picture: REX/Shutterstock

Obituary: Bruno Schroder, investment banker who owned large estate in Islay and helped revive distillery

Obituaries

Industrial heritage champion James Arnold has died at the age of 73

Obituary: Dr James Arnold, former teacher who worked tirelessly to restore Robert Owen’s New Lanark

Obituaries

Celebrity More Celebrity >>

George Clooney: ‘Stop vilifying Meghan for ‘living life’

Celebrity

Phil Jupitus smashed his Volvo into a truck in Fife. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

TV comic Phill Jupitus fined over hit-and-run in Fife

News

Pallett returned to Instagram to show her support to Jackson in what is her first social media post since August 2018

Celebrity Big Brother star Roxanne Pallett comes out in support of Michael Jackson

Celebrity

Local Hero writer Bill Forsyth

Local Hero writer ‘frozen out’ of Edinburgh musical

Celebrity

TV personality Kylie Jenner. Picture: Angela Weiss/Getty Images

Kylie Jenner becomes world’s youngest self-made billionaire

Celebrity