42 minutes ago It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses – podcast

Biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston hears from farmers on the west coast of Scotland who claim they are losing hundreds of lambs a year in a case of rewilding gone wrong“Fair enough, if it was a select number of birds ,” one farmer said to biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston during her trip to Scotland, “but when it’s mass murder, then it’s not acceptable.”Out on the cold west coast, there is a heated dispute about one of the country’s most successful ever rewilding programmes: the reintroduce of sea eagles to their natural habitat more than 50 years ago. Continue reading...

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97 minutes ago Take That star Mark Owen and his family forced to flee LA home amid wildfires

The 52-year-old singer, his wife, his three children, and their animals had to immediately evacuate after they awoke to 'helicopters, thick black smoke and winds howling'.

Society

3 hours ago Inside Scotland's £2.3million shooting gallery for addicts to inject  their heroin in comfort

A £2.3million 'shooting gallery' where drug-users can inject their own heroin and cocaine will fuel addiction and overdose deaths, it was warned yesterday.

Economics

11 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago Inside the safe consumption room tasked with helping to drive down Scotland's drug deaths epidemic

Team behind UK first centre aim to save lives and improve public health

Events

13 hours ago 15 beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

16 hours ago Energy switching checklist provides essential steps for people trying to lower winter fuel bills

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Science

1 hour ago Love Island's Paige Turley, who was Lewis Capaldi's first love, finds new romance with party

EXCLUSIVE: She once dated the chart-topping, multi-millionaire artist Lewis Capaldi.

Politics

9 hours ago Weather Channel horrifies viewers by airing gruesome sight among fire debris

On Wednesday multiple social media users shared clips of the moment they believed showed human remains amid the devastation left by the wildfires.

Society

9 hours ago Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour's Napoli title charge could be hijacked by huge £70m deal

French giants lining up astronomical bid for Serie A sensation

Economics

19 hours ago Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic chat that convinced him to become rival's coach – 'I couldn't think of anything worse'

The Scottish superstar makes his Grand Slam debut as a coach at the Australian Open

Sport

3 hours ago UK’s first safer drug consumption facility offers hope to people – councillor

Scotland has the highest rate of drugs deaths in Europe, with fatalities rising by 12% in a year to 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023.

Events

14 hours ago 15 Beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

2 hours ago Calls for shamed Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg to be stripped of his MBE after putting estranged wife through five

The 32-year-old former Scotland captain, who was awarded an MBE in last year's New Year Honours list, admitted shouting at his wife, tracking her movements and bombarding her with texts.

Politics

19 hours ago ‘Never go to bed on an argument’: Hamilton care home couple reveal secret to long and happy marriage on 73rd wedding anniversary

A couple who lives at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, have been celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary together.

Society

10 hours ago Ayrshire residents struggling to pay energy debt urged to seek help as cold snap continues

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown is urging people worried about energy debt to seek support following a Warm Homes event at the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

19 hours ago Mallorca’s Cyle Larin: ‘Some players dive with the pressure but I like it’

Club’s top scorer has his sights set on the Spanish Super Cup but harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League“Pair of extra socks, pair of extra boxers”, and that, Cyle Larin says, is pretty much that. Well, it is normally. This time, it is a little different. There is a smile and Real Mallorca’s top scorer this season, Canada’s top scorer of all time, says: “Win that first game and you got to stay longer.”More boxers, more socks, maybe more history too. Win that first game, Thursday night’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and they will still be there on Sunday night, 5,000km from home and 90 minutes from the third trophy in their 108 years. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Gang of five convicted of human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences

The group exploited vulnerable women in Dundee until they were arrested as part of Police Scotland’s Operation Recloir.

Events

2 hours ago You have 20/20 vision if you can spot this cute chick among crowd of ducks

Artist Gergely Dudás, also known as Dudolf, left social media users spinning their heads after he posted an optical illusion with cute animals online. Can you spot the chick?

Politics

10 hours ago Another Celtic exit, Rangers eye 29y/o, Hibs deal, debut clear, grim reality for one club

The latest transfer stories across Scottish football

Economics

6 hours ago Who is the host of The Traitors US? Alan Cumming’s journey from James Bond baddie to reality show host

The Scottish actor has worked with everyone from Stanley Kubrick to the Spice Girls

Events

2 hours ago The Scottish 'Traitors' castles you can stay in for luxury 2025 getaway

As people all over Scotland continue to be hooked on another season of The Traitors, the Daily Record has rounded up some of the best castle hotels that you can stay in.

Politics

11 hours ago Prestigious Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'swift and decisive action'

‘No plans’ for further voluntary severance scheme at ancient Scottish institution

Economics

10 hours ago Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago

Events

5 hours ago Scots homeowner feels 'hopeless' as fly tipping 'spirals out of control'

Over the course of the past three years, residents in an Edinburgh housing scheme have seen their community inundated with rubbish across the communal back green.

Politics

14 hours ago Thousands of Scots pensioners on DWP disability benefit to move to new devolved payment from April

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Economics

10 hours ago Man missing for more than six months from Scots town as police issue appeal

Kevin Young disappeared from the Wishaw area on Thursday, July 25 2024.

Events

6 hours ago Noel Edmond's Mr Blobby theme park was weirder than you could have ever imagined

Blobbyland, which was called a number of different names during its two year run, was a bizarre homage to the strange Noel's House Party character that took over the nation back in the 90s

Politics

15 hours ago Former SPFL striker 'agrees terms' on mammoth £17million transfer to Euro giants

The former Scottish Premiership striker is set to be one of the biggest transfers on the January window.

Economics

10 hours ago Scottish Labour MP reveals she left abusive relationship after help from friend

Katrina Murray said that she "didn't believe it" when her friend told her she was an an abusive relationship. But she said that those words caused her to "think and reflect" and "got me to get out".

Events

6 hours ago Bizarre Kyogo Celtic exit announcement sparks major MLS transfer update

The Celtic star was preparing to face Dundee United when the strange news emerged online

Politics

15 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

Economics

11 hours ago Woman arrested and rushed to hospital after car crashes into Scots post office

The area was cornered off while cops scoured the scene.

Events

6 hours ago Specialist search teams sent to trace sisters who vanished two days ago

Businesses urged to check CCTV in bid to help find pair

Politics

17 hours ago Lloyds sparks fears of more bank branch closures after announcing big change for customers

Customers of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland will be allowed to use any of its branches under a shake-up that had led to union fears

Economics

12 hours ago Police probe driving of London bus after passenger dies following cardiac arrest

Detectives are investigating whether the driving of the bus had any impact on what happened to the woman.

Events

6 hours ago Netflix's Love is Blind couple are still together and reveal what got them through

Nicole and Benaiah met as strangers on the Netflix reality TV dating show that was filmed in August 2023 and aired last summer, and they have confirmed that they are still together

Politics

18 hours ago How Scotland’s fintech boom is leading innovation and creating thousands of jobs

“The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise

Economics

12 hours ago Moment 'cruel' driver walks dogs from the window of moving 4x4 as RSPCA launches investigation into footage

Dashcam footage shows a pair of pooches - believed to be sighthound breeds - running alongside a grey Toyota RAV4 on a suburban road in Dartford, Kent on Tuesday afternoon.

Events

8 hours ago Danni Menzies slips into a skimpy red bikini in minus degree temperatures as she goes wild swimming in Scotland

The Place In The Sun, 36, host posted a video on social media showing her braving the frigid conditions after stripping down to a red bikini.

Politics

20 hours ago Rangers fresh exit link, Celtic deal for 'future star' hits snag, Hearts departure mooted

Here are all the latest Scottish football transfer headlines on Thursday morning - including Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.

Economics

12 hours ago Middle East latest: Gaza war deaths pass 46,000 and a new president is chosen in Lebanon

Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict

Events

8 hours ago Sean Dyche's Everton axe clears way for David Moyes to make final journey to spiritual home

The timing looked odd but The Friedkin Group have acted decisively and a former manager now seems an obvious choice to spearhead the owners' bold, new era

Politics

23 hours ago Council worker who stole over £1m from employer is "cautionary tale" for local authorities

Michael Paterson stole a total of £1,087,444.47 from the council over a 17 year period.

Economics

12 hours ago Next Luton manager odds as Stephen Robinson and Celtic legend among favourites to replace sacked Rob Edwards

Rob Edwards' sacking by the Championship strugglers could open the door for some familiar faces in the Scottish game

Events

9 hours ago Hotline Live from Dens ahead of Rangers clash with Dundee plus latest on Celtic and Dundee Utd

Stay on top of the latest Scottish football news with the Hotline LIVE – watch it here

Politics

27 hours ago How a Scottish council worker stole £1.1 million undetected for 17 years

A warning has been issued on the back of the fraud case involving Aberdeen City Council

Economics

12 hours ago Glasgow Warriors deliver Scotstoun update ahead of Racing 92 Euro clash amid big freeze

French side due in Scotland on Champions Cup duty

Events

10 hours ago Angela Rayner insists tackling child poverty in Scotland needs more than 'one little slogan'

Speaking on a visit to Glasgow, the Deputy Prime Minister said the UK Government was "determined" to improve the lives of Scots.

Politics

27 hours ago Rayner pledges to ‘make work pay’ in Scotland ahead of visit to Glasgow

Research by the UK Government found workers in central Scotland will see the biggest boost to their wages as a result of the Employment Rights Bill.

Economics

12 hours ago Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

Events

11 hours ago QUENTIN LETTS: Nothing to see here, people. Alas, the minister's strangulated, panicky timbre

Rachel Reeves declined to answer a mid-morning Commons discussion of the state of the economy. Whitehall aides possibly couldn't prise her fingers off the banister at the Treasury.

Politics

13 hours ago Plans for new Falkirk town hall move forward five years after being agreed

Falkirk Council has released images but says there will be public consultation before the final decision is made

Events

11 hours ago Bond villain Elon Musk's influence seeps into Scottish Parliament and its 'populism' war

In the first Holyrood scrap of 2025, John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed in a fiery FMQs inspired by Elon Musk.

Politics

13 hours ago Precious Scottish artworks at historic galleries face 'catastrophic' risk due to weather

The head of the National Galleries has spoken about the climate risks to the organisation’s prized collections

Events

11 hours ago 'I visited new Simpsons themed cafe in Primark – and was left totally startled'

The cafes have opened in a number of the larger Primark stores offering a variety of food options including the iconic pink doughnut enjoyed by Homer since the animated sitcom began in 1989

Politics

13 hours ago Romanian grooming gang who ran human trafficking ring Scots flats face jail

Police launched Operation Recloir in late 2021 to target a gang of suspected human traffickers in the Tayside area.

Events

11 hours ago Scottish woman just 5ft tall aims to become shortest person to complete 3,000

A Fife entrepreneur is set to take on an extreme endurance race in a solo 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic.

Politics

13 hours ago Scots prisoners rushed to hospital after taking 'drugs delivered by drones'

A total of 35 prisoners were reportedly under the influence of drugs at HMP Glenochil. Five of them were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Events

11 hours ago When is the next total lunar eclipse? Here's how to see the celestial event this March in Scotland

It’s an event that will have stargazers looking to the skies later this month.

Politics

13 hours ago Snow and ice yellow alert extended into Friday as 'bitterly cold' night forecast for Scotland

The Met Office has warned of a ‘bitterly cold’ night ahead

Events

11 hours ago Family of murdered banker meet First Minister two decades after shooting

Veronica Wilson spoke to John Swinney about the unsolved killing of her husband Alistair at their home in Nairn in 2004.

Politics

14 hours ago Body found in search for missing Scots OAP who disappeared in freezing conditions

Police have confirmed a body was found on Thursday morning.

Events