John Reid

The competition honours Doric writer David Toulmin

Short stories sought in honour of Doric writer

Richard Madden stands on the steps of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland following receiving an honorary doctorate for his contribution to drama in 2019.

13 funny and interesting quotes from the Scottish star of Citadel Richard Madden

Vanguard-class submarine HMS Vigilant, one of the four UK subs armed with Trident nuclear missiles, at HM Naval Base Clyde

Readers' letters: We should be thankful that it’s a MAD world

One of the cavalry masks donated to the new Trimontium Museum by a private collector, who is partly based in Edinburgh. PIC: Trimontium Trust.

Donor shares 'incredible' artefacts with new museum of Roman invasion

From left: Frank Millar, Councillor Joe Cullinane, and Professor Sir Jim McDonald. Picture: Grant Parfery.

New partnership aims to help futureproof key manufacturing activity

The businesswoman says Thorntons is currently seeing a lot of potential M&A activity in the market. Picture: Kris Miller.

The Big Interview: Lesley Larg, managing partner at law firm Thorntons

The severed leg is believed to have been part of an elaborate equestrian statue erected in the second century AD.

This gilded Roman leg has experts puzzled

Outside the 2019 Can Do Innovation Summit in Glasgow.

Scotland’s first virtual innovation business summit attracts 1,400 delegates

Staff arrive at the Michelin tyre factory in Dundee

End of an era for Dundee as Michelin factory closes gates

The appointment further strengthens the leadership team for the group, which includes the new flagship facility being built next to Glasgow Airport that was recently granted planning permission by Renfrewshire Council.

Michelin Dundee veteran to head National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

It's a good idea to exercise, with or without the help of fitness gurus like Joe Wicks, but it's okay to drink alcohol to a sensible degree too (Picture: The Body Coach via Getty Images)

Coronavirus: Life in lockdown shouldn’t be too Puritanical – Kevan Christie

The late George Michael. Picture: Getty Images

George Michael's sister dies exactly three years on from singer's death

Michelin has agreed a deal with Scottish ministers to "transform" its Dundee factory in an effort to secure a future in low carbon transport and manufacturing. Picture: PA

Scottish Government announces £60m deal to transform Michelin site in Dundee

Taron Egerton as Elton John in Rocketman PIC: Paramount Pictures

Film reviews: Rocketman | Booksmart

An action group established to try to save jobs at Dundee's closure-threatened Michelin tyre factory has met in the city. Picture: Getty

Michelin bosses pledge to work with Government on Dundee factory

Derek Mackay delivers his statement regarding business rates/income tax at Scottish Parliament today. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Derek Mackay gives two options to save jobs at Michelin Dundee factory

Derek Mackay at the factory. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Action group in fight to save Michelin tyre factory

Michelin factory manager John Reid with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Dundee tyre plant. Picture: Andy Buchanan - Pool/Getty Images

Michelin pumped up with Â£4.5m boost for Dundee factory

The V&A Museum is set to open in 2018. Picture: Contributed.

Dundee's V&A passes major construction milestone as upper floor complete

Brennan was sentenced at Glasgow High Court. Picture: John Devlin

Ex-karate champion jailed after attacking neighbour with knife

Gleneagles Centenary Course - Ryder Cup 2014 Pic Neil Hanna

The history of how Scotland brought golf to America

Margaret Beckett. Picture: PA

Tom Peterkin: Beckett's report too kind to Ed Miliband

Corbyn has had a torrid time of late with senior party figures quick to question his competence. Picture: PA

Andrew Whitaker: Hypocrisy of the Corbyn-bashers

Queen after receiving silver, gold and platinum awards from the British Phonographic Institute, for the sales of Bohemian Rhapsody and two albums. Picture: PA

Why Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody endures 40 years on

Picture: John Devlin

10 Hawick youths treated after taking pink tablets

Brian Johnson at the Sumburgh lighthouse

Blast from the past: Sumburgh foghorn sounds again

Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul's Cathedral. Picture: Getty

Leaders: Legacy of the Afghanistan conflict

Jie Yu was stabbed ten times in the neck, hands, legs, chest and abdomen. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Knife thug bragged after stabbing takeaway owner

The dictionary open at the end of its section on Scotticisms. Picture: Contributed

Rare 1763 Scots dictionary in £950 eBay sale

GPs’ out-of-hours policy is all wrong

Del Amitri. Picture: Contributed

‘Tories and churchmen’ banned by Del Amitri rider

Lord Reid said security forces must operate within the law. Picture: PA

John Reid secretly backed amnesty for terrorists

Alistair Darling. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scottish independence: Darling slams Yes ‘bullying’

First Minister Alex Salmond gives the thumbs up to young supporters of the Yes campaign in Glasgow yesterday. Picture: Getty

Scottish independence poll: Result down to wire

Jim Murphy MP on Argyle street during his 100 days tour. Picture: John Devlin

Jim Murphy says he ‘lost voice, not argument’

Michael Gove has accused nationalists of putting the interests of those who look and speak and think like you over the solidarity of the UK.
Picture: Neil Hanna

Scottish independence: Final push as race heats up

Dark vision

Mark Carney. Picture: PA

Bill Jamieson: Mark Carney’s rate rise carnage

Propaganda for the undecided

John Reid used D-Day as a campaign theme in the independence referendum. Picture: AP

Leaders: John Reid’s on D-day| Pro-e-cigarettes

John Reid welcomed Barack Obamas intervention into the debate. Picture: PA

John Reid accuse of politicising D-Day for No vote

Scottish identity is under threat
JOHN Reid (News, 27 April) says that “when Alex Ferguson led an English team to victory in the European Cup did anyone doubt that he was Scottish?”

Poptastic: John Reid poses with 'Poptimus Prime', left, and the sculpture in all its glory, right. Pictures: Submitted

The week in weird news: Dog pilot | Optimus Prime

On this day in 1902 Mount Pelee erupted on the Caribbean island of Martinique, killing more than 30,000 people. Picture: Getty

On this day: Mount Pelee erupted on Martinique

Everyday Scottish stuff

Lord Reid has called for Scots to vote No in the referendum. Picture: TSPL

John Reid: Union only way for best of both worlds

Reid accuses SNP of ‘cruel deceit’ over referendum

Futile conflict

Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling have recognition value but how many will be inspired by them? Picture: Getty

Lesley Riddoch: Beasts turn out to be dinosaurs

Ian H Watkins has received an apology at the High Court. Picture: PA

E! ‘sorry’ for using Steps photo on Watkins story

Jobs will be lost in Scotland at the Govan yard, pictured. Picture: TSPL

Scottish independence: Warning over UK warships

Pamela Nash has been criticised over her voting record and lack of time in her constituency

How MP Pamela Nash escaped Labour selection battle

Conference season 2008, Damian McBride at the side of then prime
minister Gordon Brown in Manchester. Picture: Toby Melville

Labour will find it hard to avoid McPoison chalice

McBride on Douglas Alexander: 'Dispassionately, he told the PM his sister had to quit'

Douglas Alexander stabbed sister in back - McBride

Damian McBride has revealed the smear campaign to get Gordon Brown in power. Picture: Reuters

Gordon Brown ‘had smear campaign against rivals’

Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Harriet Harman. Picture: Getty

Falkirk selection: Miliband to ‘mend’ union links

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