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Claire Lamont's insights into the Romantic period were unmatched

Scotsman Obituaries: Claire Lamont, expert on Scottish author Sir Walter Scott

Talks between the Scottish Government and the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union have made “progress”.

Teacher strike talks making progress, says Education Secretary

There are concerns exams could be affected by strikes.

Ministers 'working on plans to ensure exams not disrupted by teacher strikes'

Members of the SSTA and NASUWT unions taking part in the first of two days of industrial action across Scotland in their ongoing pay dispute. Picture: John Devlin

More strike action announced for secondary schools in January

Scientist and writer Mary Somerville (1780-1872), who grew up in Burntisland, Fife, wrote about watching whales spouting in the Firth of Forth (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

We should set ambitious targets for restoration of biodiversity – Anne Magurran

Boyd Legal managing director Diana Boyd: 'Sadly, the closure of Somerville & Russell illustrates the continued consolidation of the legal sector caused by the effects of the Covid pandemic and economic uncertainty.'

Edinburgh's Boyd Legal to take over client business of East Lothian practice

Labour have called upon the Scottish Government to put two air purifiers in each classroom to curb the spread of Covid in schools.

Labour call on Scottish Government to put air purifiers in schools

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville needs to demand funding to enable schools to employ sufficient numbers of teachers on a permanent basis (Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/pool/PA)

Scottish government, not councils, to blame for teacher crisis – Scotsman says

Pupils have been able to take regular lateral flow tests since February

Covid schools testing under-reported, education secretary tells MSPs

The SQA is to face a number of reforms. Picture: Getty Images

Confidence in the qualifications authority is shaken - Euan McColm

Almost a quarter of children in Scotland are living in relative poverty

Will SNP continue to ignore child poverty scandal? – Ian Murray MP

Shirley-Anne Somerville. Picture: JPIMedia

Shirley-Anne Somerville talks majorities and working with Alba

We're right back on track say tram chiefs

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The last time Bruce Springsteen played in Edinburgh was in 1981 - and his loyal fans were delighted to welcome The Boss back to the Capital.

Springsteen at Murrayfield: A collective emotional experience for 60,000 fans

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Castlebrae Community Campus in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government misses huge target pledged by Yousaf as waiting times rise