Latest News

The long-delayed Glen Sannox ferry leaving the Ferguson Marine shipyard on the Clyde. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Long-delayed new island ferry Glen Sannox finally makes maiden voyage

Donald Trump at his Aberdeenshire golf resort in 2016

First Minister says he will use Trump's Scottish links in tariff talks

Moira and Alex Salmond in 2015

Moira Salmond hits out at 'those determined to damage' reputation

A frozen Queen's Park in Glasgow at the weekend

Temperatures hit minus 13.9C overnight but cold spell coming to an end

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for an immigration system that recognises different demographics and different challenges in different parts of the country

Anas Sarwar reveals talks over bespoke immigration for Scotland
The Scottish Labour leader hopes to reform the system

The Belladrum Estate as viewed from Phoineas Hill. The owner, Joe Gibbs, is seeking protection of the designed landscape of his estate from a new high-powered powerline that will run past his property. PIC: Geograph.org/Craig Wallace.

Landowner and festival founder says mass pylons will 'ruin' Highlands

The fight to defend Ukraine's borders is also about defending international law that outlaws seizing territory by conquest (Picture: Roman Pilipey)

Why abandoning Ukraine will usher in new world order based on violence Maksym Vishchyk and Jeremy Pizzi

Ash Regan MSP.

Ash Regan: Why Gisèle Pelicot's case will help prostitution law pass

The long-delayed Glen Sannox ferry is finally ready but a harbour it was supposed to use is not (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Think Scotland's ferry fiasco is bad? 'Harbourgate' is even worse! Scotsman comment

The late harbour upgrade delaying Arran ferry passengers by 20 minutes

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham (Photo: John Devlin).

Exclusive Labour's Anas Sarwar to harness Andy Burnham to 'do devolution better'

UK News

The mercury fell again overnight, with a hamlet in northern Scotland shivering through a temperature of minus 18C.

Coldest January night for 15 years as Scottish hamlet drops to -18.7

Trump Turnberry with the remains of Turnberry Castle on the promontory in the foreground, to the left of the lighthouse.

Trump golf course seeks to get closer to Robert the Bruce castle

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch should think again about jumping on Elon Musk's bandwagon (Picture: Justin Tallis)

Tories' flirtation with extremism sows seeds of party's destruction Brian Wilson

Gas still plays a crucial role in the UK's energy supply, but times are changing (Picture: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon)

UK energy security will not always depend on gas, but it does just now Scotsman comment

Yields on 10-year gilts hit the highest point since 2008 on Thursday, at 4.89%, before settling later in the afternoon, sitting one basis point higher for the day at 4.82% when London’s market closed.

Analysis Gilts are volatile - should you be worried about your mortgage?

The loyalty displayed by 19th-century dog Greyfriars Bobby has inspired generations of people for more than 150 years (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Modern-day Greyfriars Bobbies can teach humans about loyalty Philip Lymbery

World

Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC grew up in the property, and were still living there as the band took off. Picture: Martyn Goodacre/Getty

'Shocked' builder apologies for demolishing childhood home of AC/DC

When Donald Trump comes to Scotland, John Swinney should hold talks with him (Picture: Chip Somodevilla)

Why John Swinney was right to take Donald Trump's phone call Stephen Gethins

US President Joe Biden's failure to provide Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky with vital military equipment like Himars missiles, advanced tanks and warplanes quickly enough has seen the conflict drag on for too long, testing American taxpayers' patience (Picture: Samuel Corum)

How Joe Biden's failures over Ukraine have forced Donald Trump's hand Azeem Ibrahim

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation and will stand down when a replacement is found (Picture: Dave Chan)

Why Scotland and UK must learn from collapse of Canada's Liberals Dr Graeme Young

Donald Trump has persisted with claims that the US should take control of Greenland, the Panama Canal and Canada (Picture: Chip Somodevilla)

Why free world must pray Donald Trump is still the same old blowhard Scotsman comment

John Swinney (left) has spoken about meeting Donald Trump

John Swinney: I will not refuse a meeting with Donald Trump

Get The Scotsman app for mobile and tablet

The Scotsman app brings you exclusive, quality news and analysis from The Scotsman, Scotland’s National Newspaper.

Weather

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Dreo heaters have had their prices slashed just in time for the cold snap

Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted

Politics

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss attends the 'Popular Conservatives' conference, presumably unaware of the irony

Liz Truss legal letter is tone deaf and beyond embarrassing

Liz Truss, remember her?

Fiasco-struck Glen Sannox finally ready to enter service despite snags

“Launching a new major vessel is akin to buying a new-build house” - Duncan Mackison, chief executiv...

Broadford has a population of about 1,100

Row over temporary village with 350 beds planned for island town

The mass camp for hundreds of workers will sit on the edge of a town that lies in the shadow of the Red Cuillin mountains.

Stephen Flynn says UK Government denying land borrowing powers Alexander Brown

Alexander Brown

We can't let Swinney take two years to act on child sexual abuse

On Thursday, John Swinney could have pledged to introduce mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse ...

SNP call for Chancellor return as Government defends China visit

It comes as borrowing costs soared

Transport

Matt McCallum has used Glasgow Subway material and an old Ikea seat to make an iconic piece of furniture

Subway 'Seat of Dreams' every bit as special as 'Field of Dreams' Scotsman comment

The reduced timetable will mean Blackpool will have no Avanti West Coast services

Major train disruption as 4 months of strikes starts on Sunday

Emirates Airbus A350

What it's like to fly business on Emirates new Airbus A350 to Dubai

The industry faces a challenge increasing the sales mix of battery electric vehicles amid muted consumer take-up.

Charged up: What needs to be done to get more Scots driving electric cars

Education

Ed Sheeran in surprise Scottish library appearance

Learning a musical instrument can have life-long benefits (Picture: Daniel Leal)

Blame for Stirling's planned music tuition cuts lies in Edinburgh Scotsman comment

Stirling

Downton Abbey composer condemns Scottish council's music tuition cut

The University of Aberdeen

Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'decisive' action

Environment

Lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park

Second pair of lynx on the loose captured in the Cairngorms

A great yellow bumblebee

Bees found to be making nests during Scottish winter a 'worrying' sign

Bumblebees have evolved to end their winter hibernation in response to mild temperatures, but climate change means this is no longer a reliable guide (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

How climate change is laying a deadly trap for Scotland's bumblebees Scotsman comment

Health

Living on the streets in winter is harmful to health and, potentially, fatal (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

Scotsman readers offer 'lifeline' to boost Cyrenians fund to £100k

Treadmills can be used for indoor running and walking, which is great for staying fit

Cheapest home treadmill deals on Amazon right now

Ad Feature Let’s talk about death: How to have that difficult conversation

A member of staff at University Hospital Monklands attends to a Covid-positive patient on the ICU ward in 2021 in Airdrie. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

One million NHS Scotland waiting list backlog projections branded ‘terrifying’

Crime

Stuart Hogg

John Swinney backs calls to revoke rugby star Stuart Hogg's MBE

Stephen Flynn MP says Stuart Hogg should be stripped of his MBE.

SNP chief demands ex-Scotland captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg leaves Selkirk Sheriff Court today

Ex Scotland captain Stuart Hogg's sentence revealed for domestic abuse

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg arrives at Selkirk Sheriff Court for sentencing today

Ex Scotland captain Stuart Hogg faces sentencing for domestic abuse

SNP ministers have committed to not sending 16 and 17-year olds to young offenders institutions such as Polmont (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Fears children 'rushed out' of secure care as only three beds empty

Aberdeen City Council has said it expects to recover all the funds, meaning taxpayers will not be out of pocket. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

How Scottish council worker stole £1.1 million undetected for 17 years

Future Scotland

Fintech - financial technology - development has accelerated as more of us embrace digital banking and use apps to manage a range of services such as savings, investments and pensions.

How Scotland’s fintech boom is leading innovation and creating thousands of jobs
“The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise
Scott Reid

The Scotcoin Project's chief executive Temple Melville. Picture by Jeff Holmes

Scottish cryptocurrency eyes ‘more equitable world’ with imminent £200m listing

Stellar Omada managing director and founder Colin Frame. Picture by Stewart Attwood

Digital education to talent - how Stellar Omada is driving Scottish tech boom

Morrisons has launched the Morrisons Clinic online private prescription service in partnership with Scottish firm Phlo.

Skip the GP wait - supermarket clinic to deliver prescriptions to your door

Darren Auld, Lisa Thomson and Paul Duffy of ClearSky Logic, which is headquartered in Edinburgh with an additional operation in Glasgow.

'Special ops' Scottish tech firm unveils top hire and growth plans for 2025

Obituaries

Kirsty Archer-Thompson was passionate about preserving the legacy of Sir Walter Scott (Picture Phil Wilkinson / Abbotsford)

Scotsman Obituaries: Kirsty Archer-Thompson, curator at Abbotsford

Andrew Sharkey was devoted to the values of Scouting

Scotsman Obituaries: Andrew Sharkey, father, educator and Scouting giant

Apart from badgers, Eddie Palmer's interests included kayaking and writing

Scotsman Obituaries: Eddie Palmer, founder of Scottish Badgers charity

Gordon Maxwell's impact on the archaeological record was dramatic

Scotsman Obituaries: Gordon Maxwell, Scottish archaeologist

UK Trending

Watch as man goes snowboarding down street during heavy snow

Watch: Police officer killed by HGV as she helped motorists in crash

Dancing on Ice Judges 2025.

Full cast for Dancing on Ice 2025 - who they are

Playing Nice on ITV.

Where ITV’s Playing Nice was filmed - and if you can visit

The full Dancing on Ice cast for series 17. Credit: ITV

What time Dancing on Ice is on TV tonight

Heart-warming moment couple surprise each other during proposal.

Best videos: Heart-warming moment pair surprise each other in proposal