49 minutes ago The two prestigious Scottish universities vowing action over 'very disappointing' student survey results

Their scores were below the UK and Scottish averages in every area

Politics

50 minutes ago Scotland's oldest canal shuts from Kelpies to Falkirk Wheel until 2026 for major work

Biggest upgrade since waterway re-opened at turn of century

Politics

50 minutes ago Why SNP has been told to 'begin changing course' and end tax divergence with UK

John Swinney and Shona Robison have been urged to close the tax gap between Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Politics

50 minutes ago Why SNP's fondness for high taxes risks creating the worst of all worlds

If the SNP keeps raising taxes, Scotland could end up in a particularly dire situation, with less money for public services

Events

50 minutes ago The small Scottish island at a 'turning point' as holiday homes outnumbered

Colonsay has broken new ground in its quest to get more permanent homes on the island.

Politics

50 minutes ago Scotland should take a warning from Donald Trump 25% tariffs on 'day one' of presidency

Donald Trump has said he will introduce 25 per cent tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico on day one of his presidency

Events

51 minutes ago Boxer David Jamieson 'ready to ride the rollercoaster' after bagging title win

Jamieson's Silver Commonwealth title win over Josh Sandland gives him a mandatory shot at the full belt

Politics

1 hour ago Readers' Letters: Scotland can take a lead globally in pandemic preparedness

A new report sets out a roadmap for how to be prepared for the next pandemic, one of its writers says

Events

1 hour ago Scottish Budget must ease financial burden on businesses and boost growth

Ross Stupart outlines the measures next week’s Scottish Budget should adopt to build confidence and help economy thrive

Economics

2 hours ago I stood on Scotland’s last nuclear reactors and met the people keeping our lights on

“It is a strange feeling, standing atop the pile cap with atoms colliding and splitting below my feet. The gas which cools the reaction below me reaches more than 600 degrees Celsius.”

Events