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Scottish Rugby's oldest former international player passes away aged 100

Martyn Simpson — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:28:35 GMT

SRU President Keith Wallace leads tributes to Lorn Cowie

Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers

Craig Meighan and Press Association Scotland political reporter — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:42:43 GMT

Ross Greer, the party’s co-leader, said the 31-49 age group was the only one not to be offered a discounted rail fare scheme.

Interview: The 'lovely Debbie McGee' reveals her Magical Life

Janet Christie — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:56:38 GMT

From fleeing revolution in Iran and meeting ‘soulmate' Paul Daniels to Strictly and a new role in the musical Grease, Debbie McGee relives the highs and lows of a life lived in the spotlight in her new autobiography.

Scotland Nations Championship squad: Unprecedented depth could lead to multiple big name omissions

Martyn Simpson — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:49 GMT

Gregor Townsend will name his Scotland squad for the November matches on Monday

Storm Boelo in Scotland LIVE: Amber weather warning issued for the country as high winds expected

Rebecca Parker — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:06:00 GMT

An Amber weather alert has been issued for Scotland as high winds are expected. Follow our live coverage here.

Young Scots 'regularly see porn, suicide and self-harm content' online

Alistair Grant — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Children First called on the UK and Scottish governments to take further action

Douglas Alexander: There will be no cliff edge for the North Sea energy sector

Paul Wilson — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:00:26 GMT

Secretary of State for Scotland reassures oil and gas workers as Donald Trump praises Andy Burnham for ‘opening up’ the North Sea

Wage bills squeeze profits at Scotland’s biggest owner-managed firms

Stephen Emerson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:29:49 GMT

OMB 100 shows sales up 6.6 per cent but pre-tax profit down 15 per cent as payroll costs climb £173m

Glasgow Warriors boss explains Benetton absences of Ruwald van der Merwe and Josh McKay plus Lions plans

Martyn Simpson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:26 GMT

Franco Smith reveals reasons behind rotation decisions ahead of URC trip to Italy and Scotland squad announcement.

Scotland make rugby world rankings jump ahead of Nations Championship despite not having played

Martyn Simpson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:11:32 GMT

Gregor Townsend’s side have already moved up the rankings ahead of their next round of Nations Championship fixtures.

Scotland’s next generation of healthcare innovators aim to go global

Nick Freer — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:52:08 GMT

Our most ambitious entrepreneurs are helping to shape the future of medicine, writes Nick Freer