88 m. ago Scotland's Health Awards: Forth Valley mortician who found job during grief says it is her 'true calling'

Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 close for nominations on Sunday.

Society

18 h. ago Beautiful Scotland 2025: Here are the 10 most scenic Scottish spots according to new research

Edinburgh Castle topped the rankings.

Politics

20 h. ago Store closures: the high street shops closing in Scotland in August 2025

August 2025 brings big changes to shops and cafés across Scotland 🏴

Politics

24 h. ago Homes for sale in England and Scotland near a golf course – in pictures

From a flat that gives owners direct access to the club, to a detached home with only a hedge separating it from the course Continue reading...

Politics

49 h. 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

66 h. ago Joanne to put her best foot forward in memory walk challenge after mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis

Joanne Hill plans to take on Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk 2025 in a bid to raise much-needed funds for the charity organisation.

Events

67 h. ago Best Ice Cream in Scotland 2025: Here are Scotsman readers' favourite 10 places to pick up a cone

Fancy a cone? All these places have an army of fans who think they’re the best in Scotland.

Politics

4 d. ago Sign up for Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk 2025 fundraiser

Event takes place on Sunday, September 7, and will raise vital funds to support dementia care, research and improvements in brain health.

Politics

6 d. ago Radioactive water from UK nuclear bomb base leaked into sea, files show

Exclusive: Polluted water was released into loch near Glasgow because Royal Navy failed to maintain 1,500 water pipes, says watchdogRadioactive water from the base that holds the UK’s nuclear bombs was allowed to leak into the sea after old pipes repeatedly burst, official files have revealed.The radioactive material was released into Loch Long, a sea loch near Glasgow in western Scotland, because the Royal Navy failed to properly maintain a network of 1,500 water pipes on the base, a regulator found. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Scotland’s property investment market giving out mixed signals in 2025

“Scotland isn’t immune to the geopolitical and economic uncertainty affecting the whole of the UK commercial property market” – Douglas McPhail, Colliers

Economics

8 d. ago Scotland's Health Awards 2025: The NHS staff delivering life

The popular Hospital at Home service at NHS Forth Valley has been running since 2021.

Society

8 d. ago Oasis drone show lights up Edinburgh sky above Murrayfield as fans flock to reunion gigs

On Friday, 16 years after their last show at the same stadium, the Gallagher brothers return to Scotland for the first of three nights in their 2025 tour.

Events

8 d. ago Ayrshire eateries dominate shortlists for the Food Awards Scotland 2025

It's another impressive showing from Ayrshire as a host of businesses have been shortlisted by the event organisers.

Events

8 d. ago Best British Beaches 2025: Scotland dominates new list of perfect coastal destinations

New research suggests four out of five of Britain’s best beaches are in Scotland - with the top two on the same Scottish island.

Politics

9 d. ago Nominate a midwife or team who made a difference in your life: Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 now open

Whether welcoming new life, offering a steady hand in moments of uncertainty, or providing comfort through heartbreak, midwives help shape memories that last a lifetime.

Events

1 week ago Coworking in Scotland — 279 flex spaces & pricing revealed for Glasgow, Edinburgh & Aberdeen

Scotland is home to 279 flexible workspaces as of Q2 2025 — with Glasgow (61), Edinburgh (55), and Aberdeen (26) all ranking among the UK’s top 15 coworking markets. Together, these three cities anchor Scotland’s position as a key player in the UK’s expanding flexible office landscape.

Politics

1 week ago Exam results Scotland 2025: What time are exam results released? Can I appeal my result?

Take a look at what you need to know about this year’s SQA exam results.

Politics

4 w. ago Scotland's Health Awards 2025: NHS Lothian radiographer says recognition for her work 'meant the world'

Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 are now open for nominations.

Events

4 w. ago ‘Scotland’s new Health Framework Plan overlooks simple ways to reduce alcohol consumption,’ says expert

The preventative healthcare measures recommended in the Scotland’s Population Health Framework 2025-2035 plan have been welcomed by a leading health expert. However, Sinclair Method UK’s Dr Seth Rankin says it misses the chance to increase awareness of proven and long-established ways to help Scots reduce their drinking.

Science