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Education leaders from around the world arrive in Edinburgh for summit

A university graduation

New funding model will be created for Scottish universities and colleges

Campaigners launch the Unlock Erasmus initiative in Glasgow. Image: Kelsey Craig Photography

New campaign to replace Erasmus+ launches in Scotland

A university graduation. A pilot to replace the Erasmus scheme will be launched in the next few months, Scotland's higher education minister has said

SNP's Erasmus replacement pilot project could be launched 'this year'

The Scottish Parliament building

Undervalued colleges will need help to flourish amid spending squeeze

Photographer Ian Georgeson, 07921 567360 Scottish Parliament

'Shocked' SNP MSP raises job fears after funding U-turn

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf spoke at the All Energy conference in Glasgow on Wednesday.

The bill for free university tuition in Scotland revealed

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf arrives for First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday May 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SCOTLAND Questions. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Universities chief warns Yousaf his funding cuts risk tragic reputational damage

Graduates from Edinburgh University celebrate after a graduation ceremony at the McEwan Hall in the centre of Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Minister says £46m axed from universities and colleges to fund teacher pay deal

The crest from the University of St Andrews. Funding for universities and colleges has been cut by 46 million pounds

Ministers under fire after U-turn on £46m for universities and colleges

The ferry service linking South Uist to the mainland has been withdrawn for another month (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

How much longer must our islands suffer the CalMac corrosion? – Brian Wilson

Lord Agnew resigned as a government minister in the House of Lords in dramatic fashion (Picture: PA)

Lord Agnew could teach Scotland about value of public money – Brian Wilson

Jenny Gilruth, the new Transport Minister for Scotland, will oversee the upcoming transfer of Scotland’s railways into public hands. Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Sturgeon announces new Transport Minister for Scotland

Resigning transport minister Graeme Dey

Scottish minister resigns for health-related reasons

Ministers have set a target of reducing traffic by 20 per cent by 2030 to cut carbon emissions. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Charging drivers an option to reach Scotland's 'world-leading' 20% traffic cut

Applications for free bus travel were due to open today, but the government has asked parent not to apply unless their child's journeys are "essential". Picture: PA

Parents told to only apply for free bus travel 'if essential'

The Scottish Government has said "fiscal prudence" has necessitated fare rises on Scotland's railway.

'Financial prudence' justifies rail fare hike says transport minister

Scottish airports have hit out at what they label a lack of meaningful engagement around Covid restrictions.

Airports fume as minister picks Barbados flight launch over meeting on Omicron

Motorists in Scotland are being warned to expect travel disruption on Friday as Storm Arwen batters the country with 75mph winds.

Restrictions on bridges expected ahead of Storm Arwen

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes didn't reckon much to Wednesday's Budget. (Picture: Fraser Bremner/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: SNP response to Budget rings rather hollow

GPs have had to make "difficult choices" about which patients to see during the Covid pandemic, a senior Scottish Government adviser said.

GPs had 'difficult choices' over which patients to see, adviser tells MSPs

Scotland weather: Amber warning issued in south west Scotland bringing severe disruption and flooding.

Amber warning issued with risk of heavy rain and flooding in Scotland

Nearly all ScotRail trains would be halted if the RMT strike goes ahead from 1-12 November. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Countdown to RMT-ScotRail strike talks deadline amid lack of trust warning

Scotland’s transport minister has said the “signs are not optimistic” in preventing ScotRail staff from going on strike during Cop26.

Scotland's transport minister 'not optimistic' over stopping ScotRail strike

The Scottish Government has given a mid-week deadline on an offer to RMT following the ScotRail dispute and train strike action ahead of COP26.  Picture: John Devlin

Scottish Government sets mid-week deadline on offer to rail strikers

The Armadillo, Exhibition Halls and SSE Hydro, on the Scottish Event Campus alongside the River Clyde in Glasgow, which will host the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (Cop26) next month.

Transport minister has 'no idea' why rail workers are set to strike during COP26

ScotRail staff have voted in favour of strike action during COP26

Rail strike vote which would cripple network during COP26 'not valid'

A catch pit beside the A83 on the Rest and Be Thankful pass. Picture: John Devlin

‘Scary’ landslide threat to Rest and Be Thankful – transport minister Graeme Dey

The MV Utne was built in 2014 and will accommodate 195 passengers and 34 cars.

Second-hand ferry bought for £9m to offer 'resilience' to Scottish network

Traffic on Scotland's roads reached an all-time high before the Covid pandemic (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Panic buying fuel shows we rely on our cars too much – Alastair Dalton

Ultra-fast EV charging points go live at Harthill services

CalMac has been beset with ferry breakdowns among its ageing fleet

Potential new CalMac ferry being ‘actively assessed with view to purchase’

The airport at Wick John O’Groats. Picture: Highlands and Islands Airports

Scottish Government puts £48m price tag on HIAL air traffic control plans

Some of Lothian Buses' fleet of electric double decker buses. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

Bus firms get up to £42m due to lost ticket income from Covid

Conductors are staging Sunday strikes over being paid less than drivers for working on days off. Picture: John Devlin

Long-running ScotRail Sunday strikes a ‘national humiliation’ – Labour

Parts of the tree branches which crashed into the train cab. Pictures: RAIB

ScotRail driver injured after train hit branches in area of “high risk” trees

When did Lorna Jack, chair of Highlands and Islands Airports, last visit Benbecula Airport?

A dispute that is a parable on the SNP's rotten quango system – Brian Wilson

Transport minister Graeme Dey said services could not be increased "with no consideration for the cost". Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail cuts: ‘We won’t get people back on trains by taking that train away’

Single-line traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful is controlled by traffic lights during the mitigation work. Picture: John Devlin

A83 Rest and Be Thankful bypass plans ready ‘towards end of next year’

WestJet will use Boeing 737 Max aircraft on the routes, which have been given safety approval to fly after two fatal crashes involving other airlines

Edinburgh and Glasgow to Toronto routes announced by WestJet

The new catch pit is one of a series beside the A83 designed to prevent landslide debris reaching the road. Picture: BEAR Scotland

New catch pit to contain A83 Rest & Be Thankful landslips a ‘Band-Aid solution’

Looking south to the Stanley and Tullybelton junction on the new dualled section. Picture: Transport Scotland

New A9 dual carriageway to open at weekend – but there’s still 70 miles to go

Lochlan Griffiths, ten, and Gabriella Oude, nine, from St Pholomena's Primary School, demonstrating the new bikes today. Picture: John Devlin

Free bikes for every Scottish pupil who can’t afford one launched

The Ampaire six-seater Cessna Skymaster hopes to pave the way for retrofitting inter-island and short-haul flights with greener technologies.

Scotland's first electric-powered aircraft success after test flight in Orkney

Parking attendant in Edinburgh writing a parking ticket

Parking fines in Scotland could be set to increase to £120

Princes Street, Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Scottish bus operators get more money to help cut emissions

The move is seen as crucial to cut car use and emissions, and improve access to jobs and study. Picture: Donald Stirling

Free bus travel for under-22s across Scotland to start in January

Air traffic controllers are to stage a one-day strike in protest against plans to introduce remote control towers at Highlands and Islands Airports

Air traffic strike is another fine mess from Scottish ministers – Brian Wilson

Inverness Airport. Air traffic controllers are to stage a one-day strike in protest against plans to introduce remote airport control towers at Highlands and Islands Airports.

Air traffic controllers protest over plans for remote airport control towers

Scotland’s railway and British Transport Police have launched a new campaign - ‘shattered lives’ - warning of the dangers of trespassing on the railway where making the wrong choice could lead to devastating consequences for individuals, friends and family.

Warning over railway dangers amid 'shock' new figures

Road workers have opened up on the abuse they receive

Road workers reveal mental health impact of abuse from public

Looking north across the bridge's east footway in July 1971 with the Old Kilpatrick ferry terminal on the right. Picture: Glasgow Motorway Archive

Erskine Bridge at 50: New images of ‘one of Scotland’s most ambitious projects’

Bus driver Gabor Nemeth with one of the new double deckers on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

First electric double decker buses unveiled by Edinburgh operator Lothian

Pedestrians killed last year included a man hit by a vehicle on the B792 between Torphichen and Bathgate. Picture: Michael Gillen

Deaths on Scotland’s roads fall to record low after Covid lockdowns cut traffic

Picture of what the new eleven-acre solar farm will look like at Edinburgh Airport (Photo: Edinburgh Airport).

Eleven-acre solar farm to be constructed at Edinburgh Airport

Scotland is looking at whether to introduce powers for councils to charge workplaces for every car parking space it has for staff, with the fee to be passed on to workers and visitors, in a bold attempt to drive down traffic levels. PIC: Lisa Ferguson.

When will we really start playing the long game on car use?

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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