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UK Covid inquiry to review collaboration between UK and Scottish governments Health

Cancer campaigner and podcast host Deborah James awarded damehood People

Edinburgh charity opens paediatric operating room in Kenya refugee camp Health

Jeremy Hunt refuses to rule out Tory leadership contest before 2024 election Politics

Ex-SNP MP Natalie McGarry convicted of embezzling almost £25,000 Crime

John Swinney confirms giving botched ferries fiasco contract 'budget approval' Politics

Here's why airlines are struggling to cope as demand for flights returns Columnists

New clan chief swaps his Arizona cactus garden for Culloden this summer Heritage

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Why does the Cambodian government think Britain has stolen its sacred objects World

Bid to give ministers 'Henry VIII' powers labelled 'chilling' Politics

Granite Harbour: Filming starts on new Aberdeen-set police drama What's On

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

Police predict upsurge in violence on Scottish railways after incidents rise Transport

Flying robots may not be as good as jetpacks but they're still pretty futuristic Columnists

Lean green hydrogen machine lets buses and lorries refuel anywhere Environment

Easyjet passengers told to bring own food on board due to catering shortages Transport

Driver caught eating bowl of cereal by new Police Scotland unmarked lorry cab Transport

ScotRail anti-social behaviour team injured in attack on Glasgow train Transport

ScotRail strike threat: Train drivers to be balloted on industrial action Transport

Crime

The Real Glaswegian is a powerful novel that challenges government to act Columnists

Ex-SNP MP McGarry facing second prison term for embezzlement Crime

Former darts world champ ted Hankey jailed for sexual assault Crime

DNA rules Peter Tobin out as killer of English art student 40 years ago Crime

Weather

All you need to know about May's Flower Moon Weather

Taps off: ‘Early warning’ of summer water shortages in Scotland Environment

Fight fire with fire: Can muirburn cut blaze risk to Scottish landscape? Environment

Good Friday set to be hottest day of year for UK - Scotland's latest forecast Weather

Politics

How Johnson has been revealed as a reactionary nationalist – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Finland and Sweden should already be treated as Nato members – Scotsman comment Columnists

Why Ukraine’s undersized military is resisting larger Russian forces Columnists

Tha Boris a-nis a’ deànamh cron air a’ phàrtaidh aige Columnists

If government won't act, charities must meet the soaring need for emergency food Columnists

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol? Politics

Rubbish: Why the world's favourite drinks should come in refillable bottles Environment

Opinion

Satirical sexism from classic 1980s comedy still hits a nerve – Laura Waddell Columnists

Readers' Letters: Scottish Government must redistribute cas​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​... Letters

More reform to cladding regulations on the way - Katherine Metcalfe Columnists

How Scotland can rebuild its steel industry and cut carbon emissions Columnists

Johnson's decision to pick a fight with EU is a cynical ploy – Scotsman comment Columnists

People

How photographer captured iconic shots of Cowgate blaze, in his pyjamas People

Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh gets a surprise visit from Rock of Ages cast People

Scotsman Obituaries: Norman Suddon, Scottish rugby player People

Dnipro Kids to be guests of honour at Easter Road People

The Cocktail Mafia opens summer pop-up bar at Edinburgh's Harvey Nichols Food and Drink

Holyrood Distillery's The Mash Up is Edinburgh's first beer and whisky event Food and Drink

Uber Eats announces Scottish shortlist for first Restaurant of the Year awards Food and Drink

Obituaries

Obituaries: Sir Harrison Birtwistle, British composer whose work divided opinion People

Obituaries: Rt Rev Edward Luscombe, former Bishop of Brechin People

Scotsman Obituaries: Dennis Waterman, British star of The Sweeney and Minder People

Environment

Scallop dredging kit change could reduce damage to environment Environment

Budding artists encouraged to get creative in Scotland's 'most exotic' garden Environment

Where to find progress on climate change in a more dangerous and divided world? Columnists

Scientists grow plants in soil from moon for the first time Lifestyle

Some Antarctic ice shelves grew over the last 20 years – study Environment

Dundonian thermal imaging firm heating up growth ambitions with hi-tech support Business

Splash: Fife nudist beach among two new bathing waters in Scotland Environment

UK News

Post Office Horizon scandal: Inquiry told of 'bully boys' demanding repayments National

NC500 locals fed up with speeding convoys of sports cars on Highland roads National

Fascinating friendship shows what humanity stands to gain from refugees' stories Columnists

Council elections weakened Johnson, but Tories will stay in power for years Columnists

Former Dundee United chairman launches new retail chain with promise of 500 jobs Business

Cost-of-living crisis and threat of recession mean emergency budget is necessary Columnists

World

What is NATO and what is its purpose? World

Sri Lanka protests: Why veteran PM has taken on job no-one else wants World

What will Russia do if Finland and Sweden join Nato? World

Finland’s leaders in favour of applying for Nato membership World

Ukrainian forces continue to recapture towns as Russians 'left vulnerable' - MoD World

Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina escapes Russia People

Read This

Does 2022’s only Friday 13th fill you with horror? Read This

Mental Health Awareness Week: Let's hear it for the grandparents Read This

Best camping stoves in stock in the UK from Argos, Blacks, Decathlon Recommended

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