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Scotland weather: Appeal for information on man seen in water at Largs as coastal towns urged to be vigilant

Amy Watson — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:25:10 GMT

Police issue appeal for witnesses in search for man seen in water at Largs during stormy weather

Sheriff makes safety recommendations after water deaths inquiry

Lucinda Cameron — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:53:36 GMT

Boy, 12, died on community group day trip and man drowned five years later in canyoning accident

Alcohol worth five-figure sum stolen from House of Bruar on A9

Lucinda Cameron — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:10:50 GMT

Break-in by men wearing balaclavas at 2am in department store on A9

ESC 2027: Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest over Israel 'sensitivities' in U-turn decision

Lauren Jack — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:22:32 GMT

The Netherlands will skip Eurovision for a second year in a row over “insufficient support to participate” in the 2027 competition.

John Healey urged to deliver £200m Grangemouth money at Budget

Andrew J Quinn — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:26:54 GMT

The Chancellor has been told by the SNP to “finally deliver the which was promised to halt the industrial destruction” of the area.

The Budget 2026: What time is John Healey speaking at? How can I follow the action?

Andrew J Quinn — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:17:53 GMT

John Healey will set out his tax and spending plans for the year in front of MPs in the afternoon.

What week is it on Bake Off? Here's when it's on tonight as bakers try not to flake during episode 6

Lauren Jack — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:08:33 GMT

Here is everything you need to know about episode six of Bake Off as the remaining bakers face Pastry Week.

Taxing banks will hit growth, Scottish finance chief Sandy Begbie warns Chancellor

David Bol — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:04:26 GMT

Scottish Financial Enterprise boss says John Healey ‘would be wise to avoid undermining the fundamentals that power our economy’

Scotland weather: Scotland braces for further disruption as new wind warning follows Storm Boelo

Amy Watson — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:58:29 GMT

Strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding could cause further problems after Storm Boelo left thousands without power and caused widespread travel disruption.

Forestry leaders warn against Scottish Government 'super agency' merger

Katharine Hay — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:59 GMT

Concerns raised about Scottish forestry agency being merged with other environment and nature public bodies

Arts diary: The show must go on play based on chance meeting with James McAvoy

Jane Bradley — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:48 GMT

Parasocial Activity was inspired by a chance meeting with James McAvoy

'Powerful' novel The Young Team adapted for the stage to tell story of Scotland's gang culture

Jane Bradley — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:46 GMT

The play is based on Graeme Armstrong’s bestselling debut novel

I had a stunning dinner at Inver on Loch Fyne - Pam and Rob are leaving on a high

Rosalind Erskine — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:44 GMT

The award-winning lochside restaurant did not disappoint, finds Rosalind Erskine.

Scotland 2050 conference line-up is announced: Here's what it is all about

Barrie Cunning — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:25 GMT

Barrie Cunning gives the background to the Scotland 2050, and reveals key details of next year’s event

Freedom of movement confusion shows Andy Burnham's Government lacks clarity

Andrew J Quinn — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:25 GMT

The PM has had several occasions so far where his officials have had to clarify what he said

Chancellor warned not to axe North Sea energy project to fund defence in carbon capture 'betrayal'

David Bol — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:23 GMT

Labour minister are poised to cut carbon capture investment to fund more spending on defence

Edinburgh city centre businesses' concern over axing of Christmas ice rink

Kevin Quinn — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:12 GMT

Ice rink has been festive Edinburgh city centre fixture for nearly three decades

Portrait of 'Glasgow Royalty' Gino who owns The University Cafe by artist who painted King Charles

Jane Bradley — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:12 GMT

Gareth Reid has painted King Charles and Dame Judi Dench

Why a do little budget puts our country in peril - Brian Monteith

Brian Monteith — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:59 GMT

This budget should not be about preparing for an election

Scotland needs community coppers back - and SNP must come up with the cash

Tom Wood — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:42 GMT

The last decade has been a long and weary succession of lean years for our police

My biggest irritation when cycling is not what you think - Alastair Dalton

Alastair Dalton — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Delivery riders part of the increasing scourge

SNP must stop thin blue line getting thinner still - Scotsman leader

Alan Young — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:55:38 GMT

Ministers have a chance to reverse the decline. They must take it

Readers' Letters: Greens climbing the Magic Money Tree with rail promise

Scotsman Letters — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:12:20 GMT

The latest suggestion by the Scottish Greens stuns reader