15 h. ago 'Reform is urgent and critical' An open letter from medics on the future of healthcare in Scotland

Leading Scottish health professionals call for ‘reimagining’ of healthcare

Science

15 h. ago Waters of Life: A story of hope for beavers but misses out some hard truths

Waters of Life envisages a hopeful future for beavers in Scotland, but the book also seems to shy away from some hard truths, writes Katharine Hay

Politics

34 h. ago Dementia Awareness Week: Could robots help to support care in Scotland in the future?

Researchers in Scotland are at the frontier of new research into how technology can help people living with dementia to lead positive lives for longer.

Events

7 d. ago Age Scotland dementia event champions lived experience and inclusion

Age Scotland has marked a significant milestone in its dementia work with a national event in Stirling. Bringing together people living with dementia, unpaid carers, community organisations and professionals to help shape the future of support across Scotland.

Politics

1 week ago Voices: Dear Vix: Are these worrying symptoms a sign of dementia?

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is on holiday. This week, agony uncle Tom is standing in with a special edition for Dementia Awareness Week. Keep emailing dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships and she’ll be back on 5 June

Politics

1 week ago 'Buzzing': Scotland star sorts out future and puts focus now on league glory

Back commits to Scotstoun outfit for next two years

Politics

2 w. ago Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust acquires historic parish church

It has been taken on from the Church of Scotland with big plans for the future.

Politics

2 w. ago AD FEATURE: Estate planning experts explain why now is the time to protect your financial future

ILAWS Scotland share the steps you should take now to prevent future stress

Politics

3 w. ago Scotland’s longest running greenfield music festival faces 'uncertain' future

Organisers of Knockengorroch in Galloway have launched a campaign to raise £25,000 to help it continue.

Culture

3 w. ago Scotland’s constitutional future under scrutiny as legal case for de

Three-day conference in Dunfermline to examine Scottish self-determination and publish legal opinion challenging UK constitutional stance

Politics

3 w. ago Scots £15,000 a year poorer due to flatlining wages, research finds

The Future Economy Scotland think tank said stunted wage growth since the financial crisis has left workers worse off.

Economics

4 w. ago The future of Scotland's NHS is being put at risk by this incompetent SNP Government

In his regular column for the Record, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the SNP has let the health service down and Scots are suffering as a result.

Politics