12 h. ago Trolleydarity: the NTS show offering hospital patients 'scratch n sniff staycations'

For their new National Theatre of Scotland project, Shona Reppe and Alan Grieve are offering ‘immersive sensory micro-adventures’ to patients at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital. Interview by Mark Fisher

Science

28 h. ago EUAN McCOLM: It's easy to laugh at Corbyn's impotent crank Left as would

With its interminable infighting and crackpot ideas about the world, the far-Left has never seriously threatened to win power in the United Kingdom.

Politics

4 d. ago Euan McColm: 'Righteous' left has allowed the right to take the high ground on free speech

Where are the defenders of the past political consensus on free speech in Labour or the SNP?

Politics

5 d. ago Scots national park where Highlands 'take a wild turn' named among Europe's best autumn destinations

The Scottish national park known for its wildlife, hiking, and night skies has been named one of Europe’s top autumn destinations.

Politics

6 d. ago Henry McLeish: What happened to the debate on Scotland's political and constitutional future?

What happened to the debate on Scotland’s political and constitutional future? It is time to rethink Scotland, and create a new conversation, a sense of national purpose and embrace the long view

Politics

7 d. ago Scotland's political class is failing the nation and must realise we deserve better

Record View says child poverty rates are a national shame despite the Scottish government’s pledge to make tackling the issue an urgent priority.

Politics

9 d. ago John Swinney warns blocking Chinese wind investment would be 'setback' for Scotland

John Swinney has defending meeting Ming Yang to lobby for investment in Scotland, despite national security concerns.

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9 d. ago John Swinney says blocking Chinese wind investment would be 'setback' for Scotland

John Swinney has defending meeting Ming Yang to lobby for investment in Scotland, despite national security concerns.

Politics

1 week ago Euan McColm: Scotland’s National Library has lost its way under Amina Shah and she should go

Neither she nor the board members who backed her in censorship row over feminist book can be trusted to uphold the values the institution should embody

Politics

1 week ago Football phone chats provide 'sheer enjoyment' to Dumfries woman after she began losing sight

Jean Robison found a way to stay connected to the sport she loves thanks to the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland (RNIB)’s weekly telephone chat.

Politics

1 week ago Scotland forward in race to be fit for Autumn Nations Series

Ankle injury rules him out of Edinburgh’s game with Benetton

Events

1 week ago Cost of policing Scottish football hits £9m over four years as fears grow over fan violence

Scotland's cash strapped national police force have charged football clubs almost £9million in the last four years for policing games according to figures released under Freedom of Information.

Events

2 w. ago Museum staff describe ‘magical’ moment hoard’s silver colour was revealed

The Peebles Hoard was found by a metal detectorist in 2020 before being excavated in a single block in 2024.

Politics

2 w. ago Badenoch’s stamp duty rabbit sets the cat amongst the pigeons

The Tory leader’s surprise policy pledge demands a response nationally and in Scotland, writes David J Alexander

Politics

2 w. ago Four Scottish castles celebrate spooky season with fun Halloween Shenanigans

Scotland is celebrating Halloween in true spooky style this year, with Historic Environment Scotland bringing the nation’s ghostly past to life through special Halloween events at four famous castles.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Compassion is stronger than division’: Glasgow’s battle over the saltire

Scotland’s national flag has become a flashpoint in a growing cultural battle linked to anti-immigration sentiment. In the racially diverse Springburn area of Glasgow, people fear a storm is gathering and refuse to let it pass unchallengedIn recent weeks, the streets of north and east Glasgow have been lined with saltires. Scotland’s national flag – rooted in the story of Saint Andrew’s martyrdom and long a symbol of resilience and pride – has become a flashpoint in a growing cultural battle. Flags have been raised as part of a UK-wide action, known as “raise the colours”, amid protests against housing asylum seekers in hotels and rising far-right activity.Saltire flags in Springburn Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Fifth term for SNP looks likely but John Swinney does not deserve it: Euan McColm

First Minister is again focusing on independence without detail on claimed benefits and no route to second referendum

Politics

2 w. ago National Galleries Scotland: Daredevil photographer Alfred Buckham who defied death to capture perfect shot

They don’t make them like photographer Alfred Buckham anymore

Events

2 w. ago Euan McColm: Fifth term for SNP looks likely but John Swinney does not deserve it

First Minister is again focusing on independence without detail on claimed benefits and no route to second referendum

Politics

2 w. ago Ferguson is Scotland’s hero as they fight back to steal vital victory over Greece

Maybe, just maybe, Scotland will end their painful wait. If the nature of this win over Greece counts, someone is smiling favourably on Steve Clarke’s bid to lead his country to a first World Cup since 1998. Greece were superior to the Scots in so many departments here yet still lost. Lewis Ferguson’s first strike for his country and Lyndon Dykes, who scored in stoppage time, have Clarke daring to dream. It was victory that mattered here, not how it was achieved, which is just as well.Assessment of this Scotland team is not particularly easy. Euphoria swept the country as Clarke led his men to the last European Championship. Epic disappointment was not only the theme in Germany but again as the Scots returned for Nations League action. Scotland rallied impressively in that group before a comprehensive defeat by Greece in a playoff. Continue reading...

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