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Beware the nonsense to be found in 'commonsense' economics – John McLaren Columnists

John MacKinnon, 47, died after a firearm was discharged at his home on Skye on Wednesday morning. PIC: Contributed.

Tributes paid to father who died after shot fired at his home on Skye National

Security services face new questions to answer over Manchester bombing Columnists

Sorry Angela, but leaving UK is best chance for Scotland to build fairer future Columnists

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Brexit fundamentalism threatens swathe of environmental gains Columnists

Ryan Giggs’s ex was ‘slave to his every need and every demand’ Crime

Sturgeon's Indy confidence should put to the test for real – Scotsman comment Columnists

Halt bird flu by banning release of game birds for shooters Environment

Publishing giants' plans pose a real threat to literature – Laura Waddell Columnists

Everything we know about The Snowman author Raymond Briggs People

Lib Dems come up with what sounds like an energy crisis plan – Scotsman comment Columnists

Is race an issue for Sunak? It's a difficult question but survey data is telling Columnists

SNP's lack of real planning for independence speaks volumes – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

WhatsApp: Here are the privacy changes being added in the latest update Lifestyle

Court told Ryan Giggs had 'uglier and more sinister side to his character' Crime

Queen’s official welcome to Balmoral to be held in private People

Sturgeon urges emergency meeting on cost of living crisis National

China's threats to invade Taiwan mean there must be a 'new world order' Columnists

James Bond's enduring appeal is best understood through the books Columnists

Climate change makes case for independent Scotland to be in Nato even stronger Columnists

What ethical standards should we hold politicians to? Columnists

Witness recounts search for girl, 11, who died after going missing at water park National

Nicky Campbell's former teacher admits abuse in South African court papers Crime

Family joins memorial service for vanished Dunfermline airman Corrie McKeague National

Key historic buildings remain closed with checks to take a 'couple of years' National

Unpick Sunak's latest offerings and we are left on dismal ground - Scotsman edit... National

How long will the energy giants' profits rush last? Cost of living

Prison threat to ex-BBC DJ who stalked Jeremy Vine Crime

Stars like Dylan and Hendrix will sing the blues in vinyl for Unicef People

Politics is not just about GDP but about what people want – Stewart McDonald MP Columnists

Tiny Emily Bronte manuscript returns to Yorkshire Heritage

Dyson fined £1.2 million over crushed worker News

Hard Brexit is putting people at risk from toxic chemicals – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Tory leadership race reveals how morally bankrupt the UK has become Columnists

Grouse shooting is good for biodiversity as well as the economy – Ross Ewing Columnists

Higher pay offer needed to halt strikes by Scottish council workers Politics

Island community resists 50-mile round trip by buying up village store Heritage

Labour can't simply wait for Tory government to collapse – Kenny MacAskill MP Columnists

Truss's plan to 'ignore' Sturgeon is a PR coup for the SNP – Scotsman comment Columnists

Why Truss, not Sunak, should be the next Prime Minister – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Festival Heroes: Good doctor heeds humane call Promoted content

Independent Scotland can and will lead on international development – Chris Law Columnists

As cost-of-living crisis grows, UK Government has gone awol – Scotsman comment Columnists

Scottish island honours late Olympian with 'Karen's Track' National

Aidan Smith: Does our politics reveal us as the most frivolous nation on Earth? Columnists

Televised Tory leadership debates are a charade that sums up our trying times Columnists

ScotRail confirm extra seats and later trains during festivals Transport

Scotland could become a world-leader in treating 'cybersickness' – Dr Gang Li Columnists

Why John Byrne is one of Scotland’s greatest artists – Blane Savage Columnists

Velodrome evacuated after horror crash sees riders and spectators hurt National

Controversy as comic makes 'rape joke' about TV presenter Holly Willoughby People

Aslef denies strike plans as Avanti West Coast warns of more cancellations Travel

Report claims Prince of Wales ‘accepted £1m from family of Osama bin Laden’ National

Cricket Scotland racism report could see 15 charged with offences National

A nation cries out for politicians who 'tell it like it is' – Scotsman comment Columnists

Why rural petrol stations are charging less than those in the city Columnists

Commonwealth Games is proving sport and politics do mix – Christine Jardine MP Columnists

Will Smith finally apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars People

Tomorrow's menu: Here's what we could be eating by 2040 – Philip Lymbery Columnists

Modern-day slavery is all too real. So why the focus on age-old statues? Columnists

Truss and Sunak need to call a ceasefire or oblivion awaits – John McLellan Columnists

Will British Gas please let me contribute to their profits? – Brian Wilson Columnists

Starmer right to sack Corbynista minister for joining picket line – Brian Wilson Columnists

Hollywood star Richard E Grant ‘grateful’ for 38 years with Aberdeen-born wife People

Everything we know about Wagatha Christie trial including key moments and law National

Charles, Duran Duran and 30ft mechanical bull officially open Commonwealth Games National

Battle for hearts and minds within Russia could be key to victory over Putin Columnists

Breakthrough in genetic heart condition that kills 260,000 people a year Health

Galloway Hoard: Mystery of gold treasures bound in silk Heritage

Heatwave forecasting shows how we’ve taken our eyes off the ocean Columnists

Prospect of nation based on social democratic values gives Indy movement hope Columnists

New builds: Bright incentives offer huge savings Homes and Gardens

New builds: Sandringham Gate opens for inspection Homes and Gardens

Bernard Cribbins, veteran actor, dies at 93 National

Kirsty McLuckie: Mobile homes are overtaking Homes and Gardens