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Nicola Sturgeon is now Scotland's longest-serving First Minister (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/Getty Images)

Congratulations to Scotland's longest-serving First Minister – Scotsman comment Columnists

There has been a major increase in free childcare provision across Scotland, but is it meeting the needs of all parents? (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Scotland's flagship childcare expansion is not without its challenges Columnists

Erotically charged cosmetics may make you blush – Susie Dent Columnists

Rail cuts show a 'Scottish' label doesn't make services better – Murdo Fraser Columnists

The 'slave' who abolished slavery in Scotland deserves a statue – Scotsman says Columnists

Readers Letters: Rail dispute solution lies in Cabinet’s hands Letters

Business needs to be aware of Equality law post-Covid - Elouisa Crichton Columnists

Aidan Smith: TV's Footballers' Wives has got nothing on Wagatha Christie Columnists

Columnists

Why SNP must intervene in ScotRail pay dispute – Scotsman comment Columnists

Natural or artificial, the environment can leave its footprints in our DNA Columnists

Unionists should learn from history and form an anti-SNP alliance Columnists

The problem with jargon about 'learners' in education – Cameron Wyllie Columnists

SNP's rhetoric will not mask their multiple failings forever – Christine Jardine Columnists

These truly are strange times for justice – Tom Wood Columnists

Opportunity for housebuilders to harness new techniques - Derek Lennon Columnists

Letters

Readers' Letters: Stop worrying about educational standards Letters

Readers' letters: Church of Scotland should apologise for hundreds of deaths Letters

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: Washington speech greenwashing the Sturgeon... Letters

Readers' Letters: Gender agenda is confusing young people Letters

Readers' Letters: Life prospects hit by SNP's education failure Letters

Scotsman Letters: Politicians have no right to keep facts from us Letters

Readers' Letters: Lib Dems should campaign for a new Brexit vote Letters

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Park plan highlights urgent need for more rural workers - Mike Daniels Columnists

Outdoor therapy helping young people and veterans to reconnect - Katarina Horrox... Columnists

Trust team walk the walk for wildlife - Ross Macleod Columnists

Sustainable and local sourcing allows healthy and efficient animal feed systems ... Columnists

How global food crisis is being exacerbated by factory farming – Philip Lymbery Columnists

A more holistic approach to disputes emphasises value negotiation and settlement Columnists

Flexible working Bill is on the back burner for now - Hayley Johnson Columnists

Leader: Questions remain on sterlingisation plans Opinion

Cost of governments to blame for cost-of-living crisis - Brian Monteith Columnists

ESG considerations are becoming increasingly important - Fiona McKerrell Columnists

Going global is next step for SMEs - Andrew Walker Columnists

Hip replacement case may have wider implications for consumer protection law - F... Columnists

Could farming be facing death by 36 million trees? - Brian Henderson Home

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