Scotsman

First Minister John Swinney addresses Holyrood during the first First Minister's Questions of the new year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: SNP politicians more interested in being 'celebrities'

Living on the streets in winter is harmful to health and, potentially, fatal (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

Scotsman readers offer 'lifeline' to boost Cyrenians fund to £100k

US President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in November last year (Picture: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Elon Musk and Donald Trump alliance will not last

The SNP operates as a minority government so John Swinney needs the support of MSPs from another political party to get his spending plans through Holyrood (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: It's rich for Swinney to accuse others of 'playing politics'

Scotland's NHS compares favourably with the rest of the UK, a reader suggests (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Labour does not have a magic bullet to fix the NHS

The Most Influential Scots of All Time: 17 Scottish icons voted by you

21 Habits you can’t help picking up when living in Scotland

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13: Elon Musk listens as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. As is tradition with incoming presidents, Trump is traveling to Washington, DC to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as well as meet with Republican congressmen on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Elon Musk is no Jimmy Carter

Bernhardt Url opined that if he thought about our shameful treatment of, say, turkeys, he wouldn't eat meat for six months. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Scotsman Letters: Sad reflection

The Scotsman Readers Gallery 2024

The likes of wolves becoming a common site in Scotland's rural areas worries reader (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: I'm not totally wild about idea of rewilding Scotland

The Old Crofters Cottage, near Broadford on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century (Picture: CM Dixon/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Abolish crofting to increase democratic land ownership

The Scotsman owner recommends shareholders accept takeover

The IHT threshold is already higher than the average price of a property in Edinburgh (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Subscribe to The Scotsman and get first three months half price

The Scottish Government should focus on enhancing the quality of care provided to senior citizens, a reader says (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Readers' Letters: Scottish Budget's impact on care homes should be unacceptable

A total of 66 more roads in Ediniburgh have been earmarked for 20mph speed limits (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Readers' Letters: Why introduce 20mph zones when there is no enforcement?

Where: 38 Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA. Conde Nast Traveller says: 'Take a hike up the hill to try dishes that were created for Gardener’s Cottage – generally locally sourced and seasonal – but have been revamped for the new location.'

Scottish restaurant with stunning views has closed down

Iain Harvie, guitarist and co-founder of Del Amitri. Picture: John Devlin

Why Del Amitri star is backing The Scotsman's Christmas appeal

Sunset Song has been removed

Readers' Letters: removal of Sunset Song is disgraceful

The Hot 100 is set to be revealed

The List prepares to release its Hot 100 - who will be number one?

Irina and Stephen Wilkie

Christmas walk to support RSPB in memory of journalist Stephen Wilkie

Palliative care services are facing extreme financial pressure (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Readers' Letters: We must stop kicking the assisted dying can down the road

Scotsman owner investigating suitor amid £56 million takeover approach

Ad Feature Actor James Cosmo launches new whisky, Storyman

The assembled winners from Scotland's Health Awards 2024. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scotland's Health Awards 2024: The winners in full

A triumphant Donald Trump addresses the crowd during the election night party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida (Picture: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Maybe Donald Trump won't be a loose cannon after all

To kick things off, one Scotsman reader suggested that the "Welcome to Scotland" sign which sits on the border between Scotland and England should be considered its own tourist attraction.

Scotland's best tourist attractions according to Scotsman readers

Readers' Letters: We need a fire service fit for the 21st century

The amalgamation of the Mary Erskine School, pictured, and Stewart's Melville has caused controversy

Readers' letters: Single-sex schools should be consigned to history

The Scotsman signature series features hoodies, beanies and more

The Scotsman launches stylish range of branded merchandise and store

Readers' Letters: Crises in the NHS is being replicated worldwide

Jenni Fagan

The Scotsman Sessions #425: Jenni Fagan

A couple chatting in Buchanan Street underground station in Glasgow as the train comes in, August 1990.

21 photos taking you back to Glasgow during Capital of Culture in 1990

The Scotsman archive: How we reported the death of Nicolae Ceausescu

The front page of The Scotsman on Saturday, September 5 , 1964 which recorded the great occasion of the opening of the Forth Road Bridge.

The Scotsman: How we reported the opening of the Forth Road Bridge

The Scotsman on April 17 1912 which carried the first full reports of the Titanic tragedy in the early hours of April 15. Poor telegram communication left the picture from The Atlantic far from clear.

The Scotsman archive: How we reported the sinking of the Titanic

The front page of The Scotsman on July 21, 1969 which carried events of the first Moon landing through the night before. The timing of the story from space lead to a second edition that day.

The Scotsman archive: How we reported the first Man on the Moon

There are just over 500 capercaillies left in the wild and the species is in danger of extinction in the UK

Readers' letters: 'Right to roam' has had a devastating effect on capercailles

From left, Minister for Constitution and External Affairs Angus Robertson, Depute Leader Keith Brown and First Minister John Swinney during the SNP annual national conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scotsman comment: Little to cheer for SNP activists seeking change

Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes perform a life saving service, free of charge

The Scottish 'Blood Bikers' who are saving lives

As well as a valued member of The Scotsman staff, Jan Dignon was a talented singer

Scotsman Obituaries: Jan Dignon, Scotsman proofreader and entertainer

The Scotsman student deal: Sign up now
Make sure you don’t miss out - sign up for our student deal today.

With UK a 'declining state', Scotland's young generation knows independence is the answer, John Swinney wrote in The Scotsman (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: SNP government is reason people of Scotland feel let down

Protesters wave Scottish flags and hold placards as they march in support of Scottish independence in Glasgow earlier this year (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Any future referendum must have an 'undeniable' result

Keir Starmer is taking Britain in the wrong direction, reckons reader (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/AFP via Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Things can only get worse under Starmer

David Scott was part of The Scotsman's groundbreaking first team of specialist writers

Scotsman Obituaries: David Scott, award-winning Scotsman journalist

Lydia Ko poses with the AIG Women's Open trophy after her two-shot success over the Old Course at St Andrews. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

How OIympic champion Ko's 'fairytale' continues at St Andrews

My brilliant electric car test drive on NC500 - until I hit trouble

Dog owners should shoulder the full financial burden of keeping their pet, a reader suggests (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Readers' letters: We need a modern licensing regime for dog ownership

Could Aritificial Intelligence be the key to resolving intractable political differences? (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Readers' letters: AI delivers its verdict on GERS figures controversy

Dylan Mulvaney in FAGHAG, which The Scotsman’s critics gave 5 stars.

Best Fringe Shows: Every 5 star show from the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe

Cash comes into its own when the internet goes down (Picture: John Devlin)

Readers' letters: Ready cash remains useful in the age of the internet

Readers' letters: If you want culture, be prepared to pay for it

Bellringers

The Steamie: Starmer, riots and a lively Tory leadership contest

In the post-Andy Murray era, our new hero is Duncan Scott

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