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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

Lady Saltoun designed tartans, abhorring 'Day-Glo' setts

Scotsman Obituaries: Lady Saltoun of Abernethy, Chief of Fraser

Police officers outside the Police Scotland Leith station in Edinburgh

Analysis How the public views Police Scotland’s proportionate response policy

Jetpacks do exist but few get to fly one (Picture: Valery Hache)

Jetpacks for all? Sorry, no, just robots that nag us about our diet Scotsman comment

The Commonwealth Games will be returning to Glasgow in 2026.

The huge question marks over the return of the Commonwealth Games

A view of some cattle near New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway

The growing momentum of opposition to Scotland's newest national park

The Scottish public should be able to have confidence in its police force and the wider justice system (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How public confidence in Scotland's justice system is being shaken Scotsman comment

A design image of how Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond would have looked

What could happen now that Flamingo Land has been rejected

NationalWorld's editor in chief Nancy Fielder's mother was robbed at knifepoint in a park. NationalWorld is launching the Silent Crime campaign to highlight the number of crimes that go unsolved - and even unreported

'My mum was robbed at knifepoint walking her dog at Sunday lunchtime'

We have a long history of fascination with pirates as this illustration for Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera The Pirates of Penzance shows

International Talk Like a Pirate Day? We've been doing it all wrong Ian Johnston

Fife College is among those instituations to have lost significant staff numbers via voluntary redundancies. Picture: Scott Louden

Students may not have 'same learning experience' amid funding crisis

UK News

Brian loves to be the centre of attention when it comes to cuddles, and Cody wouldn't be caught dead without his best mate

Special photoshoot for lonely dogs to help them find forever homes

Keir Starmer met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome to talk about her approach to illegal migration (Picture: Phil Noble/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Starmer risks repeat of Tories' catastrophe mistake about immigration Scotsman comment

The tradition of changing the clocks in Britain dates back to over a century, here’s what you should know.

Explainer When do the clocks change in the UK and why do we change them?

The move will see customers at self checkouts in some stores unable to pay by cash

The major change being introduced at many Lidl stores across Scotland

Starmer's gloominess is playing into hands of right-wing hate-mongers Joyce McMillan

Kemi Badenoch has what it takes to restore the Conservative party's fortunes after election disaster in July (Picture: Leon Neal)

Three reasons why Kemi Badenoch can lead Tories out of the wilderness Lord Offord

World

The Titanic submersible that imploded

The behind-the scenes arguments before doomed Titanic sub imploded

Historic Environment Scotland collections registrar Ross Irving with the statue of Robert Burns

Robert Burns statue discovered in compost heap returned to Scotland

US hip hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan roughly six months after authorities conducting a sex trafficking investigation raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking charges allegations revealed

Explainer Dominique Pelicot trial: The case that has horrified the world

How Putin's plan for 180,000 more army troops has war on knife edge

Moo Deng, a two-month-old female pygmy hippo from Thailand, has recently become a viral internet sensation.

Meet Moo Deng the Pygmy Hippo: 15 pictures of the viral sensation

Weather

Temperatures will soar as high as 21C in parts of Scotland this week

Scotland to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the northern lights, could be visible again in the sky in Scotland on Monday night. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Northern Lights: When can I see the aurora borealis tonight?

Politics

John Swinney

John Swinney calls on SNP to stop focus on route to independence

John Swinney has rallied SNP activists to focus on convincing people of the merits of independence a...

Keir Starmer labelled ‘king of freebies’ over gifts from Labour peer

The Prime Minister is under fire over accepting gifts.

First Minister John Swinney

Analysis Five talking points from John Swinney's first Holyrood grilling as FM

John Swinney has faced questioning over pressures facing his government by Holyrood committee conveners.

Why Scotland's human rights movement is sick of SNP's broken promisesEmma Hutton

The Steamie: 'I don’t know when Scotland will be independent country'

Ian Blackford has urged his party to build support for independence but is unable to put a timeframe...

Why future of Scotland’s independence movement may be found in Quebec

As in Quebec, where the young generation has largely moved on from talk of ‘sovereignty’, voters in ...

Transport

Countdown to ScotRail ending timetable cuts after RMT accepts deal

SNP ministers have failed to introduce an air departure tax that could also target private jets Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The £22m SNP tax power that would have paid for ScotRail peak fare ban

Nightsleeper: The perils I've encountered on the Caledonian Sleeper Alastair Dalton

Paralympian wheelchair basketball player Robyn Love with the Ford Mustang Mach-E at Ingliston

Watch: Behind wheel of electric Ford Mustang with Scottish Paralympian

Education

Thousands of Scottish students are at risk of homelessness according to a new report. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Thousands of Scottish university students at risk of homelessness

The originally cast of Balamory, including Miles Jupp as Archie the Inventor, Buki Akib as Josie Jump the fitness instructor, Andrew Agnew as Policeman PC Plum, Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie the nursery teacher, Rodd Christensen as Spencer the Painter, Kim Tserkezie as Penny Pocket from the Sweet Shop, Juliet Cadzow as Edie McCredie the bus driver and Mary Riggans as Suzie Sweet from the Sweet Shop. Picture: Jaap Buitendijk

What's the story? Balamory return revealed 19 years after last series

Smishing scams targeting university students increase this time of year (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Warning to university students, as 'smishing' scams target their loans

Lonely boy sitting on stairs

The neglected 'ghost pupil' who could not be found inside own home

Environment

Josiah Lockhart, Chief Executive of Changeworks

Ad Feature Innovation is key to tackling climate emergency, Changeworks

A scenic view in Galloway, where the national park would be created. Picture: Getty Images

Poll with stark 73% verdict fuels row over Scotland national park

The glory days of North Sea Oil may be behind us, but it's still Scotland's biggest export to the tune of £13.6 billion a year. That's nearly three times the amount of our second largest export.

Exclusive Scotland minister to make 'calming' North Sea oil and gas pledge

Health

A man leaves a cross for his brother during an event to mark those who lost their lives to drugs in Scotland at Springburn Parish Church in Glasgow

As a drug addict, I nearly killed a man. Now I’m helping others quit Gary McCafferty

Radio presenter Jamie Theakston has been diagnosed with cancer. Picture: Getty Images

Jamie Theakston: 'Wonderful' TV presenter reveals cancer diagnosis

Percko's vests can be worn discreetly under clothing

Posture vest that can help ease your back pain if you work from home

The new XEC Covid variant is starting to spread.

New XEC Covid variant starting to spread - what are the symptoms?

Crime

Scotland is sending too many people to prison because politicians lack the courage to back alternative sentences (Picture: Paul Faith)

Scotland must stop sending more people to prison than most of W Europe Tom Wood

Alistair Wilson was shot dead on the doorstep of his home in Nairn, Scotland in 2004. His murder remains unsolved.

Alistair Wilson: Inside the theories of the doorstep murder mystery

A mugshot of former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards who has been sentenced at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, to six months' imprisonment suspended for two years after admitting accessing indecent images of children. Picture: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Huw Edwards: Sentence for ex-BBC presenter revealed

Images of Alistair Wilson released by Police Scotland, as well as the tiny 'pocket pistol' used in his murder

Alistair Wilson: Re-investigation ordered into father shot on doorstep

A little thought can ensure the interview is a positive experience for both sides (Picture: Adobe)

Don't fall into these traps when interviewing job candidates

Rob Aberdein is Chief Commercial Officer, Progeny​

There’s no law against taking the odd break

Future Scotland

The large co-working space within 'thebeyond' hub at Skypark, Glasgow. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Huge new Scottish tech hub dubbed largest 'smart things' centre in Europe

“The launch of ‘thebeyond’ takes STAC to the next level” – Paul Wilson, CEO

Scott Reid

Air fryers and slow cookers are less than half price on Amazon at the moment

We've found some huge savings on air fryers and pressure cookers

Exclusive Pandemic, Brexit and bright future - NatWest boss on Scottish business

Paul Duffy, chief commercial officer at ClearSky Logic, explained where the ‘special ops’ approach comes in.

'Special ops' tech firm doubles staff numbers - and AI interest is soaring

Andrew Wood and Euan Cameron, co-founders, Willo. Picture by Elaine Livingstone

Scots video interview platform gets ‘statement of faith’ global backing

Obituaries

Andrew Hay's lack of formal art training didn't hold him back from success

Scotsman Obituaries: Andrew Hay, acclaimed Glasgow artist

James Earl Jones at the Tony Awards in 2016 in New York City (Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: James Earl Jones, charismatic American actor

Elizabeth Lornie had a lifelong interest in photography and cine films

Scotsman Obituaries: Elizabeth Lornie, amateur photographer and philanthropist

Niall Hopper in the striped strip which saw Queen's Park nicknamed the Spiders

Scotsman Obituaries: Niall Hopper, Queen's Park footballing legend

Omaze launches latest prize draw with luxurious house in Devon worth over £2 million + £250k

Omaze prize draw: Video tour inside luxurious £2m mansion in Devon

Coffee machines make it easy to make barista-style coffee at home

Coffee machine deals: We've found some of the best online bargains

The Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is truly portable - but has some amazing features

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE review: A portable projector with big ambitions

Several sandwich ranges have been recalled because they may declare peanuts Picture: Canva

Alert issued about dozens of high street sandwiches - full list

The Darkness announce 17-date UK tour and new album

Spending data revealed that summer lifestyle spending (June and August 2024) rose to £756.9m - a £12.9m increase compared to last year

Brits are spending more time with loved ones this summer, study finds