Andrew Mitchell

Roddy Woomble PIC: Euan Roberston

Music review: Almost Nothing, Stereo, Glasgow

Keylocks are a familiar sight across Edinburgh, but that could now change on the back of tighter short-term lets regulations

Visitors booking Airbnb-style lets in Edinburgh told to look for licence number

Green policies are now up for debate following the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election.

Analysis: Political parties unsure as cost of living battles climate crisis

TOPSHOT - A burnt car in a charred area after a fire near the village of Kiotari, on the Greek island of Rhodes. Tens of thousands of people have already fled blazes on the island of Rhodes, with many frightened tourists scrambling to get home.

Calls for Rhodes to be added to UK Government ‘red list’ to protect consumers

Thousands of British nationals in Sudan have been warned that there is no guarantee on further evacuation flights once the ceasefire expires on Thursday night.

No guarantee on UK evacuation flights once Sudan ceasefire ends - James Cleverly

Sheku Bayoh

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Police told partner ‘a black male has been found dead’

The sister of Sheku Bayoh, Kadi Johnston (centre) and Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar (centre right) during a anti-racism and anti-fascist march in Glasgow. The inquiry into the death of a man who was restrained by police will hear from his family for the first time as hearings resume on Tuesday.

Family of Sheku Bayoh to give evidence at inquiry into his death for first time

Bill McLellan pictured in 1964

Scotsman Obituaries: Bill McLellan, top-class athlete, teacher and businessman

Sending migrants to Rwanda will save Britain money in the “longer term”, a minister has argued, despite critics describing the costs involved as “eye-watering”.

Sending migrants to Rwanda will save UK money - UK minister

Tory sleaze row: What did Owen Paterson do? Why Tory MPs are facing 'sleaze' allegations amid second job fury (Image credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA/Canva Pro)

Tory sleaze row: What did Owen Paterson do?

Marr's Conor Bickerstaff (Photo by Bruce White / SNS Group / SRU)

Premiership: Marr milestone for Bickerstaff

MELROSE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Southern Knights Grant Shiells scores a try during against Heriot's.

Southern Knights claim ten-try thriller against Heriot's

Boris Johnson survived a backbench rebellion

UK Government survives rebellion on aid cuts

The Prime Minister was warned "hundreds of thousands" will die over the cut to foreign aid

UK Government warned 'hundreds of thousands' will die over foreign aid cuts

Why Ross should join rebellion against Johnson's aid cuts – Scotsman comment

Douglas Ross is being urged to speak out amid a growing rebellion against the UK Government breaking its manifesto and legal commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of gross national income on overseas development aid

SNP urge Douglas Ross to end ‘deafening silence’ on aid budget cuts

Idlewild singer Roddy Woomble has announced a new solo album. Photo: Euan Roberston

Idlewild's Roddy Woomble announces new solo album

The Chancellor has refused to comment on future tax rises, and did not rule out breaking other manifesto commitments after he reneged on a promise to keep the overseas aid budget. (Photo by Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Chancellor Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out tax rises

Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory backlash over plans to cut the international aid budget as part of a sweeping Spending Review aimed at dealing with the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Cut to international aid budget prompts fierce Tory backlash for Boris Johnson

MPs must register financial donations and other gifts or foreign trips

The cash behind our Scottish MPs: Part Four

The Scotsman Sessions #126: Andrew Wasylyk

Rigmar used a team of specialist personnel on the offshore wind farm project.

Two-year contract completes on offshore wind farm to power up Aberdeen

The Scotsman Sessions #6: Roddy Woomble

The First Minister said last weeks election victory in which her party took 47 of the 59 Scottish seats at Westminster, made the case for another referendum unarguable.

Boris Johnson: SNP's focus on Scottish independence has poisoned public life'

A pro-independence rally takes place in George Square, Glasgow, in October. Picture: John Devlin

IndyRef2 decision can't be 'put off forever', warns senior Tory MP

Roddy Woomble PIC: David Gillanders

Music review: Roddy Woomble, Blue Arrow, Glasgow

Louis Harris and Sandy Buchan at the festival. Picture: TSPL

Lifeline thrown to Meadows Festival after price hike fears

Renewables contract marks ‘milestone’ for Aberdeen’s Aisus

The Specials

Album reviews: The Specials | Keuning | Andrew Wasylyk | Seiji Ozawa | The SNJO

Edinburgh Accies winger Cameron Gray scored a try inside the opening two minutes. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Edinburgh Accies 37 - 7 Hawick: Hosts earn first win of the season

Melrose's Patrick Anderson. Picture: Graham Stuart/SNS/SRU

Melrose 21 - 10 Hawick: Rose leave it late to win Borders derby

The Prime Minister will attend a meeting of the Conservative backbench 1922 Committee in Parliament just days after one anonymous opponent suggested she should bring her own noose to the gathering. Picture; PA

Theresa May to face Tory backbenchers at 1922 Committee meeting

The van will not be able to operate a van during the Fringe

Pizza van refused permission to operate on Princes Street during Festival

US president Donald Trump

Trump protesters will get just three days to plan Edinburgh event

Campaigners have said the Fringe is at risk for the sake of a pizza van

Council accused of putting Fringe security concerns at risk '˜for sake of pizza ...

Theresa May Attends Church Service..

Picture: Pete Maclaine/i-Images

Theresa May in bid to deliver on promise to tackle inequality

Andrew Mitchell reportedly said Theresa May was 'dead in the water.' Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Theresa May '˜dead in the water', says former Tory minister

Smoke rises after warcraft carries out an airstrike over residential areas at Arbin. Picture;

West has ability to enforce a no-fly zone- Andrew Mitchell

Fighters from opposition group the Free Syrian Army battle against IS in northern. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Johnson tells MPs that Syrian no-fly zones mean war with Russia

The Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation is housed in a building that has seen many a lightbulb moment down the ages. Picture: Contributed

Andrew Mitchell: Human ingenuity will save us '“ with your help

Renewable energy innovation just one area of interest to Climate Launchpad Pic Ian Rutherford

Can Scotland create a cleantech '˜unicorn'?

Idlewild packed the tunes into their comeback set. Picture: John Devlin

Gig review: Idlewild, Glasgow
AS the packed house confirmed, there are troops of fans who have been champing for the return of Idlewild from their five-year breather.

Scottish indie rock band, Idlewild. Picture: Contributed

Album reviews: Idlewild | Steve Earle & The Dukes

Yule log. Picture: Contributed

Chip shop sells deep-fried Yule logs as Xmas treat

Plebs insult

The private members Bill put forward by Lib Dem former Scottish Secretary Michael Moore. Picture: TSPL

MPs ‘overwhelmingly support’ international aid law

Andrew Mitchell with his wife Dr Sharon Bennett, left, and other family members arriving at the High Court today. Picture: PA

Plebgate: Andrew Mitchell loses libel case

Bob Geldof and Andrew Mitchell: 'Unlikely friends'. Picture: PA

Bob Geldof defends Mitchell in Plebgate case

Aberdeen saw off Celtic in the Scottish Cup this weekend. Picture: SNS

SPFL Weekly Awards: Scottish Cup 5th round recap

Pc Keith Wallis has been sentenced to twelve months in jail. Picture: PA

Plebgate: Officer jailed for 12 months for emails

Pc Keith Wallis has admitted lying over the Plebgate row. Picture: PA

Plebgate: Officers to challenge IPCC investigation

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe. Picture: PA

Leaders: Metropolitan Police | Glasgow rickshaws

Pc Keith Wallis, 53, arriving at the Old Bailey in central London. Picture: PA

Plebgate: Apology to MP as officer admits lying

Tavish Scott. Picture: Neil Hanna

Tavish Scott: Who says we can not expect privacy?

The Big Bang Theory: The word geek was reinvented for technology age. Picture: Contributed

Geek, twerking & cybernat among words of the year

Former Tory chief whip Andrew Mitchell is to be sued for libel by a police officer. Picture: PA

Plebgate: Policeman to sue Mitchell for libel

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries