46 m. ago Nicola Sturgeon’s immense political talent is undeniable. The nationalism was the problem | Martin Kettle

Many of her admirers gloss over her desire to break up the UK as Scotland’s first minister. But in her open and touching memoir, it plays a starring roleNicola Sturgeon was – and still is – important, talented, personable and, to many, inspirational. She was also extremely lucky and often wrong, sometimes seriously so. There are examples of all these qualities in her newly published memoir, Frankly. Sturgeosceptics should concede at once that it contains much that is fascinating, especially about her relations with her charismatic mentor turned vengeful enemy Alex Salmond. Starry-eyed Sturgies should equally admit she made several deep and lasting errors that have left behind a divided nationalist party and movement.The book is more open and touching about private issues than most political memoirs, although Sturgeon deploys these qualities selectively. Many of the intimate reflections are about being a woman in politics. Other memoirs by female politicians – including those of Marg...

Politics

17 h. ago Ancient gold ring which shows the 'power and emotion' of love enters Scotland's national collection

The precious posy ring was found my a metal detectorist in Argyll and Bute.

Politics

19 h. ago Scotland braced for two days of thunderstorms as Met Office issues nationwide warning

The Met Office is warning of a thundery end to the current summer heat and even a 'danger to life'.

Events

40 h. ago The Three Graces censored as Fringe show uncovers the truth of explicit art in Japan

Japanese theatre companies Theatre Group Gumbo and Book of Shadowz have “censored” Antonio Canova’s The Three Graces housed at National Galleries Scotland: National, by covering the Neoclassical sculpture with black modesty panels in a tongue-in-cheek jab at prudishness in Japan. The playful and pointed stunt was a bold teaser for their outrageous Fringe show Shunga Alert, performing at Underbelly Cowgate until August 24.

Sport

42 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon bids for her independence... from Scotland! Ex

The former first minister suggested living elsewhere would give her a 'perspective shift', although she insisted she would not be going away for 'very long'.

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43 h. ago Rangers clause revealed, Celtic bid ‘rejected’, Dundee United 'nearing' deal

The latest Scottish transfer news, including the latest rumours from Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Dundee United and the Scotland national team this Tuesday morning.

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45 h. ago Celtic bid ‘rejected’, Rangers clause revealed, £5million Ibrox exit mooted

The latest Scottish transfer news, including the latest rumours from Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen and the Scotland national team this Tuesday morning.

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69 h. ago Rangers deal ‘close’, Celtic 'join' £4.3m race, Scotland stars in demand

Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen and the Scotland national team this Friday morning.

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4 d. ago Love Islanders Harry and Shakira confirm relationship amid mum's disapproval

Harry Cooksley and Shakira Khan lifted the lid on their relationship during Friday's episode of ITV's Lorraine.

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4 d. ago Celtic told £6m conditions, Rangers defender blow, Hearts ‘continue talks'

All the latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and the Scotland national team this Saturday morning.

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5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon: Police investigation ‘was like mental torture’

The former first minister has opened up about her arrest in a new book,

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5 d. ago Scots Makar Peter Mackay comes to the Edinburgh Book Festival – "I want to celebrate all the languages of Scotland"

Be it English, Gaelic or any of the other countless languages spoken in the country today, Peter Mackay tells Susan Mansfield that he wants to platform them all during his three years as Scotland's national poet

Culture

5 d. ago Scots Makar Peter Mackay at the Edinburgh Book Festival – 'I want to celebrate all the languages of Scotland'

Be it English, Gaelic or any of the other countless languages spoken in the country today, Peter Mackay tells Susan Mansfield that he wants to platform them all during his three years as Scotland's national poet

Culture

6 d. ago Oasis love affair with Scotland after kick starting career in Glasgow

Oasis play Edinburgh's Murrayfield over three nights, marking the band's first Scottish shows in 15 years

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6 d. ago Ethel Cain: Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You review – a dark, Lynchian coming

The American singer-songwriter follows up her 2022 debut ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ with a concept album that’s often mesmerising

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6 d. ago Love Island star Faye Winter opens up about 'botched' beauty treatment: 'I didn't know if I'd ever regain feeling in my forehead'

TV star Faye Winter has revealed she had a 'terrifying' botched treatment before entering the Love Island villa.

Economics

6 d. ago Rangers ‘reach agreement’, Celtic deal ‘intensifies’, Hearts exit nears

Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and the Scotland national team this Thursday morning.

Economics

7 d. ago Celtic price set for target, why Rangers deal was rejected, Lennon Miller latest

The latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen and the Scotland national team this Wednesday morning.

Economics

9 d. ago Lanarkshire locals warned by leading charity over scam text messages

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national consumer advice service consumeradvice.scot, said anyone receiving such a message should delete it and report it to them.

Events

9 d. ago Rangers clinch deal, Celtic conditions revealed for signing, Hibs switch 'near'

The latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and the Scotland national team this Monday morning.

Economics