66 h. ago Scotland’s private sector throws up mixed messages at start of second half

“Scottish firms are trying to stay competitive, even at the expense of their own profit margins it may seem” – Judith Cruickshank

Politics

3 d. ago Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply energy to British households

It hopes to start supplying energy to homes and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year.

Politics

5 d. ago Scotland's youngest Covid patient who survived virus as newborn to start school

Peyton Maguire's family feared for her life when she tested positive for the virus as a premature baby.

Science

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway scheme to help new entrepreneurs gets £1.5 million boost

The South of Scotland Enterprise Pathways Pre-Start is continuing after a successful pilot stage.

Economics

6 d. ago Nic White immediately reverses Australia retirement after impressive Lions performance

White retired from Wallabies duty after the Lions series but has answered an SOS call from Joe Schmidt

Events

3 w. ago Johnny Sexton backs ‘flash’ Finn Russell to produce his best on first Lions start

Assistant coach says No 10 has matured as a player‘He’s won a few trophies and carried that form here’The British & Irish Lions assistant coach Johnny Sexton has insisted that Finn Russell is still “flash” but believes the Scotland playmaker has the temperament to shine on his first Test start for the tourists against Australia on Saturday.Sexton described Russell as a “media darling” and as “flashy” before he was named as one of Andy Farrell’s assistant coaches, making for a potentially awkward reunion with Russell upon his appointment. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Delay to Child benefit payments next month for parents with specific postcodes

The bank holiday at the start of August will only affect parents and guardians in Scotland.

Society

4 w. ago Two key areas where Scotland must improve in tour finale as Lions

Gregor Townsend makes five changes as Scots look to bounce back against Samoa

Politics

4 w. ago Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland to start for Scotland before Lions duty

The front-row forwards have been named in Gregor Townsend’s team for their final summer tour match at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.

Politics

4 w. ago Luxury Scottish retreat offers unforgettable experience 'rich in taste and storytelling'

The event marks the start of Scotland’s grouse and game season

Politics