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Glenlee has been moored beside the Riverside Museum since 2011. Picture: John Devlin

Historic Glasgow tall ship Glenlee may have to introduce admission charges

Waverley about to leave Dunoon during a Clyde cruise last August. Picture: John Devlin

Passions: Steaming away from it all on the Paddle Steamer Waverley

Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow is owned by the Scottish Government.

Ferguson Marine needs to be 'three times more productive', says secret report

Waverley leaving its berth beside Glasgow Science Centre at the launch of its summer season on Friday with a cruise down the Clyde to Tighnabruaich. Picture: John Devlin

Historic paddle steamer Waverley embarks on most extensive UK tour for a decade

The issue surrounding sewage was highlighted during First Minister’s Questions by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Yousaf urged to act on sewage as figures reveal highest volume in Glasgow seat

Systems being checked in Glen Sannox's control room beside its engine room last week. Picture: John Devlin

Inside Glen Sannox as hugely-delayed CalMac ferry nears completion

More than 75,000 NHS staff have taken absence with mental health issues in the last five years, according to new figures - with the number of absences doubling since 2018.

NHS Scotland: Tens of thousands of staff take sick leave due to mental health

Moored at Alexandra Dock, Fingal received 792 'excellent' reviews out of 844 Tripadvisor reviews. Picture: NationalWorld

Transforming spaces for Scotland’s food and drink scene

Queen Mary beside the Glasgow Science Centre tower this week with Waverley behind. Picture: John Devlin

Behind the scenes of Queen Mary's major restoration to sail the Clyde again

The upper part of hull 802 is now visible at the Ferguson Marine yard. Picture: John Devlin

Long-delayed CalMac ferry 802 emerges into view at Ferguson Marine

The fundraising appeal is now almost half way

Anonymous donor pledges £1 million to restoration of TS Queen Mary

Rare bottles and whisky and beer recues from the wreck have been auctioned

Rare whisky and beer rescued from Clyde shipwreck fetches thousands

The future of the 1930s Marks & Spencers building on Sauchiehall Street, which closed last year, is unknown. PIC: Contributed.

'Fight is on' to protect Glasgow heritage amid quest to save buildings

The two ferries being built for CalMac at the Scottish Government-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard have been delayed, again (Picture: John Devlin)

Scotland's continually delayed ferries are a complete joke – Scotsman comment

A northern bottlenose whale leaps from the waters of Gare Loch near the Faslane naval base (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

High Seas Treaty is vital, but Scotland must act quickly to protect its waters

Accounts of the Clydebank Blitz have failed to acknowledge the full devastation of the Luftwaffe attack of March 1941 on the rest of Clydeside, including Glasgow, it has been claimed. PIC: Contributed.

Clydebank was 'not the primary target' for horrific blitz of 1941

Cumbrae islanders fear the proposed 19MW green scheme could damage the environment and threaten tourism - a mainstay of the 'fragile' local economy

Sunny side down: Protest against huge solar farm on wee Scottish isle

Police boats taking part in the rescue operation in the Firth of Clyde near Greenock (Pic:: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Search resumes down after tugboat with two crew on board capsizes in the Clyde

Waverley during its 75th anniversary celebrations last year. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Waverley’s operator “optimistic” it will sail again as fundraising target nears

David Goodwillie, pictured in action for Clyde, has been released by Radcliffe after just one appearance. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'A significant misstep' - Goodwillie leaves Radcliffe after debut hat-trick

Fewer than two thirds have come forward

Flu deaths: Fewer than two-thirds of eligible Scots vaccinated

Payouts to passengers on Scotland's publicly-owned ferry operator averaged more than £50,000 per month

Ferry disruption payouts hit more than £50,000 per month last year, figures show

Marks & Spencer is undertaking a sweeping store overhaul that involves the closure of dozens of established sites, store relocations and new branch openings.

M&S has historic Scottish seaside resort in sights amid plans for 20 new stores

Nicola Sturgeon defends her Government's record at FMQs. Picture: BBC

FMQs: Sturgeon rejects claims nurses are working 24-hour shifts

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on Wednesday apologised to patients as it announced a pause to non-urgent elective procedures

Scotland’s largest health board pauses non-urgent elective care

Lyndsey Combe

Business people on the move

Two ships being built by Ferguson Marine for Scotland's island communities have been vastly delayed and will cost millions more than first anticipated, but it is time to dig deep into the facts surrounding the contracts, writes Kenny MacAskill.

Let's look at the hard facts of the Ferguson Marine debacle - Kenny MacAskill

Luke Louden suffered a broken neck and back

Robotic therapy gives paralysed man hope of walking daughters down the aisle

Frank McGarvey was capped seven times by Scotland and had a distinguished playing career with Celtic and St Mirren.

Former Scotland forward McGarvey dies after battle with cancer

The Scottish Government circular warns pharmacists and GPs that certain types of penicillin could be subject to "serious shortages" until February. Picture: George Frey/Getty

'Serious' shortage of antibiotics may last until February

A health board is warning people only to come to accident and emergency departments if their situation is urgent or life-threatening, as hospitals face “significant pressures”.

Health board urges public not to go A&E unless case is urgent

Hazel McGarth, first year project management apprentice in BAE Systems’ naval ships business. Picture: John Linton

BAE Systems to take on more than 300 Scottish trainees in new year

The concert took place on board

Salvation Army Christmas concert for Ukrainians on Clyde cruise ship

Sandy Stephen loved the sea all his life

Scotsman Obituaries: Sandy Stephen, Scottish shipbuilder and yachtsman

Graham Watson, executive chair at InnoScot Health, hopes to see positive progress in ophthalmology to serve thousands of patients in need. Picture: Martin Shields.

Innovative ophthalmic solutions key for tackling pandemic backlog - comment

Gary McNair is creating the National Theatre of Scotland show 'Dear Billy.' Picture: Tommy Ga Ken Wan

New Billy Connolly-inspired stage show to go on tour around Scotland

The tender for two new ferries was published a few weeks ago.

Body accused of 'rigged' contract forgets 'non-collusion' form from new tender

Ambulance staff have voted to strike.

Scottish ambulance staff vote for strike over pay

One of two Caledonian Macbrayne ferries being built in the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.

Ferguson Marine not ruling out bidding for two new Clyde and Hebrides ferries

Jenny Gilruth has announced the procurement process for two new ferries is underway.

New ferries contract worth £115m to be awarded by end of the year

The Scottish Government said there will be some disruptions to NHS services on the day of the Queen's funeral, however, services including pre-planned treatments and winter vaccination programmes will continue. Picture: Adobe Stock

NHS appointments will take place ‘wherever possible’ on Queen's funeral

Covid deaths in Scotland have fallen again

Covid Scotland: deaths fall to second lowest weekly total this year

Two ferries for the Clyde and the Hebrides are more than five years late and more than £150m overbudget.

Minister dodges question on whether ferries will be delivered on time

Waverley leaving Dunoon last Friday on one of the last sailings of her summer season on the Clyde (Picture: John Devlin)

Waverley steamer offers unique travel experience into the past – Alastair Dalton

Martin Bignell, Scottish and Northern Representative, Rail Freight Group

Green Freeports can provide new opportunities to integrate rail freight - Martin...

Artist Billy Dobbie with the TS Queen Mary and his painting of the historic vessel
Pic: Saltire News and Sport Ltd

Famous steamship TS Queen Mary captured in oils by Glasgow artist

Waverley about to leave Dunoon for Rothesay on Friday. Picture: John Devlin

Historic paddle steamer Waverley £200,000 shortfall after fuel price doubles

The dark green fritillary is one of the butterfly species present at the Ayrshire site. Picture: Iain Hamlin

Saving nature: Call for Ayrshire dunes to get protection from urban spread

Ron Gordon is "angling" for a top-four finish for Hibs. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hibs boss Lee Johnson given top four target as Ron Gordon reveals progress

Lee Johnson watchers on as Hibs struggle against Morton

Johnson: Hibs haven't been good enough

Glen Sannox en route from Port Glasgow to Greenock. Picture: Steve McIntosh Drone Services

CalMac ‘concerns’ over condition of long-delayed ferry Glen Sannox

Hibs' Elias Melkersen has bulked up during the off-season.

Melkersen opens up on tough start to life at Hibs

Photo: Chris Watt

Sustainable Scotland: Fair progress in green shift

Joe Newell battles with Falkirk's Leon McCann during Hibs' 1-0 defeat on Tuesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Joe Newell on Hibs 'blip', Lee Johnson and surprise possible position switch

Jake Doyle-Hayes and Kyle McClelland after Hibs were defeated 1-0 by Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup. Picture: SNS

Hibs lose control of cup group as centre-back badly needed

Hibs have accepted a bid from Hellas Verona for left-back Josh Doig. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hibs accept Josh Doig bid but deal hinges on personal terms

The Scotsman Top Stories

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf tries his hand at hedge trimming during campaigning in Pollok (Pic: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Deposit return scheme on the brink as Alister Jack rejects call for concessions

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown during a 'Making Britain Work For Scotland' rally

Gordon Brown’s latest ‘save the Union’ plan faces reality check

Has the UK Government turned into a 'Just Say No' machine?

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