All Sections
Scotland's National Newspaper
Edit Account-Sign Out
My AccountSign Out
BREAKING
17 hours ago Paul O’Grady’s final radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday
13 hours ago Gladiators legend dies aged 59 after cancer battle
15 hours ago Heathrow security staff start 10-day strike affecting Easter travels
15 hours ago Tributes pour as dad and son shot dead six-miles apart are named
16 hours ago Rotten meat in supermarkets report sparks national probe
17 hours ago Paul O’Grady’s husband shares the last picture they took together

News

Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

SNP set to lose 18 seats to Labour at next election in worrying poll for Yousaf

Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.
Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.

Squeaky bum time already for Humza Yousaf as poll demonstrates challenge ahead

An AI-generated image of a steel statue of Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland
An AI-generated image of a steel statue of Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland

SNP planning to honour Nicola Sturgeon with statue in Scottish Parliament

The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.
The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.

The history of April Fool's in Scotland known as Hunt the Gowk Day

A man accused of murdering his pregnant wife by pushing her off Arthur’s Seat was eager to visit the Edinburgh landmark during his time in the Scottish capital, a court has heard.
A man accused of murdering his pregnant wife by pushing her off Arthur’s Seat was eager to visit the Edinburgh landmark during his time in the Scottish capital, a court has heard.

Murder accused was ‘really keen’ to visit Arthur’s Seat, trial told

Lloyds Group and NatWest Group have said that the sites in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man will close between July and November this year.
Lloyds Group and NatWest Group have said that the sites in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man will close between July and November this year.

Full list of NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and RBS branches to shut

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which the UK entered on Friday after two years of negotiations has been criticised for endangering orangutans.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which the UK entered on Friday after two years of negotiations has been criticised for endangering orangutans.

CPTPP trade criticised for endangering orangutans

Antibiotics have historically been easily available in Romania.
Antibiotics have historically been easily available in Romania.

The European country trying to stop its citizens from taking daily antibiotics

cut through the noise

A heated council meeting ended in a row as an SNP councillor accused of telling opposition members to “shut up” said Labour could “address it with me outside”.
A heated council meeting ended in a row as an SNP councillor accused of telling opposition members to “shut up” said Labour could “address it with me outside”.

Glasgow council meeting ends in heated row with councillor

Oscar Pistorius leaves the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday June 14, 2016. A South African parole board is to consider whether former Paralympics star and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius can be released from jail.
Oscar Pistorius leaves the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday June 14, 2016. A South African parole board is to consider whether former Paralympics star and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius can be released from jail.

Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius denied parole

In celebration of the 52nd birthday of Ewan McGregor here are 13 of the Scottish actor's greatest hits over his movie career.
In celebration of the 52nd birthday of Ewan McGregor here are 13 of the Scottish actor's greatest hits over his movie career.

Top 13 Ewan McGregor movies in celebration of the Scottish actor's 52nd birthday

Coronavirus

When will US open borders? If America will allow travellers from UK again - and current travel rules explained (Image credit: Getty Images)
When will US open borders? If America will allow travellers from UK again - and current travel rules explained (Image credit: Getty Images)

When will US borders open to UK travellers?

Which countries have seen the highest number of coronavirus cases so far? (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva Pro)
Which countries have seen the highest number of coronavirus cases so far? (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva Pro)

Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?

Vaccine passport Scotland: how to get NHS Covid vaccine certificate - and what can it be used for? (Shutterstock)
Vaccine passport Scotland: how to get NHS Covid vaccine certificate - and what can it be used for? (Shutterstock)

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland

Transport

First Minister Humza Yousaf with his new Cabinet, which includes Mairi McAllan, rear second left, Jenny Gilruth, front left, and Michael Matheson, front right. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
First Minister Humza Yousaf with his new Cabinet, which includes Mairi McAllan, rear second left, Jenny Gilruth, front left, and Michael Matheson, front right. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Why has transport disappeared from Humza Yousaf’s new Cabinet posts?

Net Zero and Just Transition Secretary Mairi McAllan arriving for her first Cabinet meeting at Bute House in Edinburgh on Wednesday (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
Net Zero and Just Transition Secretary Mairi McAllan arriving for her first Cabinet meeting at Bute House in Edinburgh on Wednesday (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Yousaf knows the importance of transport despite Cabinet snub – Alastair Dalton

Parking illegally is set to get a lot more expensive. Picture: Ian Georgeson
Parking illegally is set to get a lot more expensive. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh parking charges to soar by 20% under city council decision

Air Canada’s Edinburgh-Toronto service will resume this summer and then extend into the winter months for the first time.
Air Canada’s Edinburgh-Toronto service will resume this summer and then extend into the winter months for the first time.

Air Canada to resume and extend non-stop service between Edinburgh and Toronto

Glasgow Subway services are now resuming
Glasgow Subway services are now resuming

Glasgow Subway services resume after early morning disruption

The looping southern access ramp between the bridge and Baird Street. Picture: John Devlin
The looping southern access ramp between the bridge and Baird Street. Picture: John Devlin

WATCH: Drone video of looping access ramp to new M8 bridge in Glasgow

A ferry at Uig Harbour. Crew members on one of Scotland's lifeline ferries have put out a fire in an engine room, and operator CalMac has suspended services from Uig. Picture: CalMac/PA Wire
A ferry at Uig Harbour. Crew members on one of Scotland's lifeline ferries have put out a fire in an engine room, and operator CalMac has suspended services from Uig. Picture: CalMac/PA Wire

Island to have no ferry service to mainland for weeks amid vessel shortages

Crime

Despite advances in obstetric medicine, pregnancy and childbirth remain significant health risks to women (Picture: David Jones/PA)
Despite advances in obstetric medicine, pregnancy and childbirth remain significant health risks to women (Picture: David Jones/PA)

Surrogacy is morally wrong, reducing poor women to incubators for the rich

Fawziyah Javed, 31, died after falling from Arthur's Seat in September 2021.
Fawziyah Javed, 31, died after falling from Arthur's Seat in September 2021.

Walker on Arthur's Seat told by wife of murder accused that he 'pushed' her

Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Photograph: Family Handout/PA
Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Photograph: Family Handout/PA

Man found guilty of murdering nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Russian president Vladimir Putin meets with Acting Governor of the Omsk Region via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow. Picture: Gavriil Grigorov/AFP via Getty Images
Russian president Vladimir Putin meets with Acting Governor of the Omsk Region via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow. Picture: Gavriil Grigorov/AFP via Getty Images

Four bankers convicted over Swiss account of Putin-linked Russian cellist

Weather

The upcoming full moon, often referred to as the 'Pink Moon', will fall on April 6 according to Royal Museums Greenwich.
The upcoming full moon, often referred to as the 'Pink Moon', will fall on April 6 according to Royal Museums Greenwich.

When is the next full moon? Dates for all full moons in 2023 and name meanings

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands
Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights set to dazzle Scotland again

Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images
Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

Joe Biden issues emergency declaration in wake of deadly US tornado

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

Politics

Liz Truss arrives at Conservative headquarters on September 5 after being elected party leader (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)
Liz Truss arrives at Conservative headquarters on September 5 after being elected party leader (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

I was wrong about American-style TV debates. They're vital – Alastair GJ Stewart

Much of Scotland's land is suited to raising sheep (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Much of Scotland's land is suited to raising sheep (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Bid to ban meat from student union is self-righteous and misguided

Trans rights activists hold a rally in Edinburgh (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Trans rights activists hold a rally in Edinburgh (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

A trans life can be a positive one but there’s still more to be done

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Disrupting democracy no way to make a serious climate point – Scotsman comment

The Royal Courts of Justice in London, as judges are set to give their ruling on a High Court challenge over the Government's handling of the sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb.
The Royal Courts of Justice in London, as judges are set to give their ruling on a High Court challenge over the Government's handling of the sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb.

Energy suppliers lose High Court challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

Former US President Donald Trump is due in court in New York on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Former US President Donald Trump is due in court in New York on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Trump 'will not be handcuffed' at court hearing over alleged porn star payment

Kemi Badenoch has said the UK joining a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc is “about the potential for growth tomorrow” as she downplayed estimates suggesting the deal would boost the economy by just 0.08%.
Kemi Badenoch has said the UK joining a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc is “about the potential for growth tomorrow” as she downplayed estimates suggesting the deal would boost the economy by just 0.08%.

Badenoch downplays claims UK-Asia trade pact will only boost economy by 0.08%

Opinion

New First Minister Humza Yousaf seems only mildly committed to reform of his party (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
New First Minister Humza Yousaf seems only mildly committed to reform of his party (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP could be heading for a major general election setback – Joyce McMillan

Reorganisation of Scotland's forces into a single unit hasn't always made for happy days, says reader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Reorganisation of Scotland's forces into a single unit hasn't always made for happy days, says reader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Decade of Police Scotland nothing to celebrate

David Caskie, Joint Managing Director, Accenture in Scotland
David Caskie, Joint Managing Director, Accenture in Scotland

Every role can potentially be reinvented with AI - David Caskie

Boris Johnson broke his own Covid lockdown rules, then lied about it (Picture: Alberto Pezzali/pool/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson broke his own Covid lockdown rules, then lied about it (Picture: Alberto Pezzali/pool/Getty Images)

Covid lawbreakers Ferrier and Johnson should both face recall elections

The Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment is a fruity, juicy dram that’s finished in Somerset Pomona casks
The Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment is a fruity, juicy dram that’s finished in Somerset Pomona casks

5 new whiskies with unusual cask finishes to try this spring

People

Funding will be axed for some ‘fixed route’ bus journeys.
Funding will be axed for some ‘fixed route’ bus journeys.

Funding to be withdrawn for 19 North east bus routes

Radisson Blu pool Pic: Will Pryce
Radisson Blu pool Pic: Will Pryce

Review: Sleeping Beauty, Radisson Blu, Edinburgh

Michelle McManus: “Linda Griffin n me, Shelly Mcmanus, an route and in Maestros Glasgow circa 1985. We've been mates for 40 years. Music was, is and always will be our Kryptonite.” Pic: Courtesy of Museum of Youth Culture
Michelle McManus: “Linda Griffin n me, Shelly Mcmanus, an route and in Maestros Glasgow circa 1985. We've been mates for 40 years. Music was, is and always will be our Kryptonite.” Pic: Courtesy of Museum of Youth Culture

The Museum of Youth Culture wants to hear your teenage stories

Local businesses create jobs, prosperity and shape communities which maintains the way of life that we all know and love.
Local businesses create jobs, prosperity and shape communities which maintains the way of life that we all know and love.

Aberdeenshire Loves Local Gift Card drives message to Support Local this Spring

Peterhead Prison Museum's popular Prison Break returns this year.
Peterhead Prison Museum's popular Prison Break returns this year.

Aberdeenshire tourism chief looks forward to season ahead

​Skerryvore will be returning to the festival once again this year.
​Skerryvore will be returning to the festival once again this year.

Skerryvore Sets Sail for the 2023 ACE Winches Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

​You can get help to ensure your broadband improves.
​You can get help to ensure your broadband improves.

Digital Engagement Team continues to encourage communities to get better broadb...

Obituaries

Russell Sharp was a man with a true passion for life (Picture: Julie Bull)
Russell Sharp was a man with a true passion for life (Picture: Julie Bull)

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Russell Sharp - man who rescued Caledonian brewery

Allan McGraw at Greenock Morton ground Cappielow, where a stand is now named after him (Picture: Donald MacLeod)
Allan McGraw at Greenock Morton ground Cappielow, where a stand is now named after him (Picture: Donald MacLeod)

Obituaries: Allan McGraw, Scottish footballer who was Britain's top goalscorer

Douglas Hill, Company Secretary of Scotsman Publications in his office in January 1979
Douglas Hill, Company Secretary of Scotsman Publications in his office in January 1979

Obituaries: Douglas Hill, former company secretary of Scotsman Publications

Environment

A new report has found that rapidly melting Antarctic ice is causing a dramatic slowdown in deep ocean currents and could have a disastrous effect on the climate.
A new report has found that rapidly melting Antarctic ice is causing a dramatic slowdown in deep ocean currents and could have a disastrous effect on the climate.

Melting Antarctic ice causing slowdown in deep ocean currents

A boy walks on a damaged railway track in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, where climate change has increased the frequency of floods (Picture: Mamun Hossain/AFP via Getty Images)
A boy walks on a damaged railway track in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, where climate change has increased the frequency of floods (Picture: Mamun Hossain/AFP via Getty Images)

World must cut carbon emissions, not rely on expensive, unproven technology

Around 200,000 people have benefited from projects supported by 'for purpose' Scottish beer brand Brewgooder, which funds schemes to provide clean water and sanitation, tackle hunger and promote inclusion
Around 200,000 people have benefited from projects supported by 'for purpose' Scottish beer brand Brewgooder, which funds schemes to provide clean water and sanitation, tackle hunger and promote inclusion

Brewgooder: How beer-drinkers can save lives across the globe

The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA
The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA

Humza Yousaf considering pausing deposit return scheme

Energy bills across the UK are set to increase from April, with customers also being hit with the the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme ending.
Energy bills across the UK are set to increase from April, with customers also being hit with the the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme ending.

How the new standing charges for bills in Scotland compare to the rest of the UK

Artist's impression of part of the planned Lomond Banks development Pic: Lomond Banks
Artist's impression of part of the planned Lomond Banks development Pic: Lomond Banks

'Record' 65,000 objections against Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort plan

Stuart and Adelle Brown have got the green light to build a new whisky distillery in Orkney , the first for nearly 140 years. Picture: Stewart Attwood
Stuart and Adelle Brown have got the green light to build a new whisky distillery in Orkney , the first for nearly 140 years. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Gold rush: Why Scotch whisky distilleries are popping up all over the country

UK News

Boris Johnson's lack of humility during the Partygate affair has been obvious (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson's lack of humility during the Partygate affair has been obvious (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

As Partygate affair rumbles on, Tories' 'nasty party' reputation looks secure

Works and Pensions Secretary, Mel Stride leaves at 10 Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting ahead of the Budget..
Works and Pensions Secretary, Mel Stride leaves at 10 Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting ahead of the Budget..

When do I get my State Pension? What is the pension age? Does the UK Gov decide?

Standing charges are set to go up from April with the £400 energy bills support scheme also set to come to an end
Standing charges are set to go up from April with the £400 energy bills support scheme also set to come to an end

Here's why you should take a meter reading today

The date of Easter changes yearly. In 2023, the celebration will fall on Sunday, April 9.
The date of Easter changes yearly. In 2023, the celebration will fall on Sunday, April 9.

When is Easter 2023 Scotland? When are the bank holidays?

Police at the scene in Meridian Close, Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire, where police found the body of a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound on Wednesday evening. They were later called to a second property in Ely, Cambridgeshire, where they found the body of a 57-year-old man who had also died from gunshot wounds. The deaths of both men are being treated as murder and three men have been arrested by Cambridgeshire Police. Picture date: Thursday March 30, 2023.
Police at the scene in Meridian Close, Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire, where police found the body of a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound on Wednesday evening. They were later called to a second property in Ely, Cambridgeshire, where they found the body of a 57-year-old man who had also died from gunshot wounds. The deaths of both men are being treated as murder and three men have been arrested by Cambridgeshire Police. Picture date: Thursday March 30, 2023.

Police make three arrests after two men shot dead in two nearby villages

A Challenger 2 tank takes part in an exercise on Salisbury Plain (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA)
A Challenger 2 tank takes part in an exercise on Salisbury Plain (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA)

Arrival of western tanks gives Ukraine fresh hope of victory – and peace

World

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's government applied to join Nato last year.
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's government applied to join Nato last year.

Finland to become 31st member of Nato after Turkish parliament lifts block

It becomes the first ever criminal case against a former US president
It becomes the first ever criminal case against a former US president

Donald Trump expected to surrender next week following indictment

Gwyneth Paltrow said she was “pleased with the outcome” of a high-profile US skiing collision lawsuit, after she was found not to be at fault for the 2016 incident.
Gwyneth Paltrow said she was “pleased with the outcome” of a high-profile US skiing collision lawsuit, after she was found not to be at fault for the 2016 incident.

Gwyneth Paltrow cleared of all fault in high-profile US skiing collision lawsuit

A stock photo of a helicopter. A number of people are believed to have been killed after a US Army helicopter crash in Trigg County, Kentucky.
A stock photo of a helicopter. A number of people are believed to have been killed after a US Army helicopter crash in Trigg County, Kentucky.

Multiple people feared dead after two helicopters collide in Kentucky

Hundreds attend vigil for Nashville school shooting victims

A Spanish supreme court judge has ordered the release of Clara Ponsati, a Euro MP and a former regional Catalan government cabinet member who fled Spain five years ago after a failed independence bid for the region.
A Spanish supreme court judge has ordered the release of Clara Ponsati, a Euro MP and a former regional Catalan government cabinet member who fled Spain five years ago after a failed independence bid for the region.

Spanish judge releases Catalan MEP Clara Ponsati

Read This

Cast of I’m a Celebrity Legend. Picture: Charlie Sperring/ ITV
Cast of I’m a Celebrity Legend. Picture: Charlie Sperring/ ITV

I’m A Celebrity All Stars 2023 start date announced - and full line-up

Shein is taking its ‘glam bus’ across the UK to host pop-up stores in April
Shein is taking its ‘glam bus’ across the UK to host pop-up stores in April

Shein to open pop-up stores across UK cities next week

Morrison recently relesed their Easter pet range
Morrison recently relesed their Easter pet range

Easter 2023 pet ranges at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, B&M and more