20 h. ago ‘Lovely’ cafe with 100 year history in Scottish town goes up for sale

A longstanding cafe that has been open since 1924 is on the market.

Politics

20 h. ago Grand Designs House of the Year 2025 is remote Scottish home praised for 'distinct character'

The home in the Outer Hebrides won for its innovative and budget-conscious design

Society

28 h. ago 'Once in a generation' chance to see Mary Queen of Scots last letter in Scottish town

The letter is rarely seen outside of storage

Politics

3 d. ago Storm Bram 2025 Scotland LIVE: Updates as Storm Bram batters Scotland with 'danger to life' warnings in place

Gusts of 70 to 80 mph are expected for a few hours, and some places may experience gusts of up to 90 mph, the Met Office said.

Events

6 d. ago Live Music Scotland: Here are some of the best gigs happening in Scotland this December – including Edinburgh's Hogmanay concert

If you have the fear of missing out, use our searchable table to find concerts happening in Scotland before the end of the year.

Culture

7 d. ago A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year

Wait, what? You mean white? Are they trolling us? Emma Joyce explains all to Nick MillerHi, Emma! I’m so pumped to find out what colour 2026 is going to be. Fill me in!Brace yourself, Nick. Every year since 1999 Pantone chooses a colour for the year, a representation of the zeitgeist – from how we’re feeling to what we’re wearing, how we’re styling our homes and even our eyebrows. Last year’s was the darker shade of beige “mocha mousse”, the year before that was the soft, warm “peach fuzz”. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Readers Gallery December 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

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

Politics

7 d. ago Boase Avenue incident: Man, 20, arrested in connection with 'attempted murder' in St Andrews

The man is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Events

8 d. ago ‘They rose out of the ground!’: Scotland’s brutalist beauties – in pictures

The imposing concrete buildings that defined British postwar architecture held a vision of the future – but many fell into disrepair. A new book finds the finest examples Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Scotland's top 10 alcohol brands of 2025 named as beer dominates list

Popular lagers, whiskies, and gins have all been singled out.

Politics

9 d. ago Scotland end 2025 with win but night soured by star player being stretchered off

Cuthbert injured late on as Scots survive Chinese comeback

Sport

9 d. ago All the supermarket Christmas 2025 opening times for Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Tesco and more

Find below when all of the supermarkets across Scotland will be open during Christmas 2025.

Politics

9 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Very Rev Dr Alan McDonald, former moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

Very Rev Dr Alan McDonald, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2006-2007. Born: March 1951 in Glasgow. Died: 29 September 2025, aged 74

Politics

1 week ago European Curling Championships 2025 Final: How to watch Scotland's women go for gold

Can Scotland’s women complete a Lazarus-style comeback to clinch gold?

Sport

2 w. ago Man pleads guilty to police station petrol bomb attack in Scottish town

Taylor pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Events

2 w. ago The tiny Scottish 'book town' that was named best for Christmas visit

It is home to the oldest second-hand bookstore in Scotland.

Politics

2 w. ago Today at the European Curling Championships 2025: Scotland results, Thursday schedule, how to watch on TV

It’s day six at the European Curling Championships.

Politics

2 w. ago UK Budget 2025: Which headline decisions effect Scotland and what matters are devolved

It’s one of the most discussed - and leaked - budgets in recent history, but not all of it directly impacts Scotland.

Politics

2 w. ago European Curling Championships 2025: Scotland results, Wednesday order of play, how to watch on TV

It’s day five at the European Curling Championships.

Politics

2 w. ago Paisley crime: Man, 32, tried to murder police officer after chasing him with chainsaw

Liridon Kastrati was convicted at the High Court in Paisley

Events