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Florida governor Ron DeSantis

Could Ron DeSantis be more dangerous than Donald Trump? Henry McLeish

Brigadier John M Macfarlane served as Chieftain of the Gaelic Society of Inverness

Obituaries: John M Macfarlane, Army Officer and 1745 Association stalwart

It is hoped that the sun will shine on this year’s Turriff Show, which will be held on July 30 and 31.

Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show returns for an exciting family day ...

Unsealed FBI documents reveal IRA plot to kill the Queen

IRA plot to kill Queen in San Francisco in 1983 revealed by FBI

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Plans reveal Vladimir Putin’s secret bunker beneath the Black Sea

France entrant La Zarra during the dress rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest final at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Sunak 'disappointed' Zelensky blocked from address at Eurovision final

Lord President of the Council, Penny Mordaunt, carrying the Sword of State, in the procession through Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London. Picture: PA

Penny Mordaunt becomes first woman to carry Jewelled Sword of Offering

Lord President of the Council, Penny Mordaunt, holding the Sword of State walking ahead of King Charles III during the coronation. Picture: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Mordaunt: 'I took painkillers for King Charles III coronation'

Key takes from Donald Trump’s controversial CNN interview

Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused writer

Ukraine War: What is the Victory Day parade in Russia, what did Vladimir Putin say about the west?

What is Victory Day in Russia & what did Vladimir Putin say?

Queen Elizabeth II sits on a throne during her coronation in Westminster Abbey in 1953 (Picture: Central Press Photo Ltd/AFP via Getty Images)

Union leader Jimmy Reid's famous 1972 speech rings truer now than ever

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Vladimir Putin in a drone attack

Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike

Donald Trump has had a rocky relationship with his ancestral home of Scotland.

13 things former president Donald Trump has said about Scotland

A Kremlin spokesman has denied that Putin is using body doubles after health concerns

Putin spokesperson claims Russian president ‘doesn’t use body double’

Sir Elton John visited to South Africa in February with a group of US senators to assess the impact of US-funded HIV-Aids schemes (Picture: Paul Botes/AFP via Getty Images)

How George W Bush and Elton John helped save millions of lives – Susan Dalgety

Toddler becomes ‘intruder’ as they crawl through White House fence

Eric Vuillard PIC: Damien Meyer / AFP via Getty Images

Book review: An Honourable Exit, by Éric Vuillard

The UK Government has been urged to stand up to President Xi Jinping of China.

Former Tory leader says Government failing to act on China

US President Joe Biden has been accused of hating Britain.

Biden doesn’t hate Britain, he’s just not fawning over the special relationship

David Wilson’s love of and enthusiasm for the cricket was lifelong

Obituaries: David Wilson, former president of the Scottish Cricket Union

Russian president Vladimir Putin is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, according to top secret US documents leaked from the Pentagon - Credit: Getty Images

Vladimir Putin undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer

US President Joe Biden arrives to deliver his keynote speech at Ulster University in Belfast, during his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Wednesday April 12, 2023.

Joe Biden urges return to power sharing in Northern Ireland

Protestors take part in the 11th day of action after the government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution, in Paris on April 6, 2023.

Airport traffic disrupted as rat catchers hurl corpses in French protests

President Joe Biden’s will visit Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland to “mark the tremendous progress” since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago

US president Joe Biden announces April visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland

Trump reportedly entered the court buildings via a more discreet side entrance (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

Donald Trump: Ex-president pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges

Gwyneth Paltrow testifies during her trial over a ski crash.

Forget Donald Trump, Gwyneth Paltrow is the real trial of the century

In his down time, Stephen is a classic car enthusiast but he also enjoys walking with his wife, Fiona, in his favourite part of the country

Spring Travel: Meet the man in the driving seat

Donald Trump indicted: What does indictment mean, will he go to jail & what is ‘hush money’?

Donald Trump indicted: What is it and will he go to jail?

Orlando Bloom shared his meeting with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zalenskyy on his Instagram account (Credit: Orlando Bloom - Instagram)

Orlando Bloom meets with President Zelensky amid Russian conflict

Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

Joe Biden issues emergency declaration in wake of deadly US tornado

A flag featuring former President Donald Trump that supporters are flying near his Mar-a-Lago home (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Donald Trump at Waco: rally by Donald Trump on anniversary of massacre

Donald Trump

Donald Trump: Why former US President could be arrested

Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell in 2017

Scotsman leader comment: SNP's culture of aggressive secrecy must be flushed out

Donald Trump expects to be arrested in days as former American President calls for ‘protest’

Donald Trump calls for ‘protest’ saying he expects arrest in days

President Joe Biden has welcomed the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Getty)

US President Joe Biden welcomes Vladimir Putin ICC arrest warrant

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

International Criminal Court issue arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Tiger King. In short, Joe Exotic doesn't like Carole Baskin.

Netflix Tiger King star reveals candidacy for US Presidential Election

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participate in a bilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Joe Biden to visit NI for 25th anniversary of Belfast Agreement

Ukraine postage stamps depicting a Banksy mural

Ukraine issues Banksy stamps showing Vladimir Putin in judo match

NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy (centre) returning Vice-President Andrew Connon (right) and newly elected Vice-President Alasdair Macnab.

NFU Scotland vice-president role for Ythanbank farmer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit a a military facility

Russia's chilling warning to 'London' after Volodymyr Zelenskyy visit

US president Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Analysis: Why Biden's State of the Union could ramp up tensions with China

President Zelensky to visit the UK for the first time since Russian invasion - everything we know so far

President Zelensky to visit the UK - everything we know so far

Paco Rabanne: Fashion and perfume icon dead at the age of 88

Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former US president Donald Trump’s personal account after a two-year suspension following the January 6 insurrection.

Donald Trump reinstated to Facebook after two-year ban

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.

Protests in Peru leave hundreds stranded at Machu Picchu

US holidaymakers may need visa after visit to Cuba

Norman Mair represented Scotland in both rugby and cricket before becoming an award-winning journalist with The Scotsman

Mair's dementia journey charted in new book written by wife Lewine

US President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

Biden UK visit set to be scrapped if Sunak fails on Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to visit Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress in his first known foreign trip since Russia’s invasion began in February.

Zelensky to meet Biden and address US Congress as war rages on

Fergus Auld with President Ilham Aliyev

Scottish diplomat is UK’s new ambassador to oil-rich Azerbaijan

Sir Ian Grant served on numerous public bodies and committees

Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Ian Grant, former NFU President

Willie Donald played for Scotland 58 times, including captaining his country at Lords

Obituary: Willie Donald, former Scotland cricketer and President of Cricket Scot...

Donald Trump appears to be the epitome of everything Scottish politicians do not want to be (Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

'Donald Trump' has become the ultimate insult in Scottish politics – Scotsman

People outside the UK Supreme Court in London, while they waited for the decision by Supreme Court judges to grant or refuse the Scottish Parliament power to hold a referendum on independence. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Why a de-facto independence referendum is irrelevant - Ciaran Martin

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Deposit return scheme: Scottish proposals shelved until 2025

Humza Yousaf labelled 'weak' for failing to discipline serial rebel Fergus Ewing

Police called after pupil dies in 'incident' at Lewis Capaldi's old school