7 h. ago Experience Scotland’s most magical islands with this cruise – following William and Kate’s anniversary trip

On a 10-day voyage around Scotland’s magnificent islands, Robin McKelvie explores a place fit for royalty

Politics

24 h. ago Scotland call up experienced replacement for summer tour as Edinburgh man forced to withdraw

Injury to centre sparks late change to squad

Politics

50 h. ago What weather can Scots expect this week after weekend heatwave and thunderstorms?

Scotland experienced varied weather last week, including scorching temperatures, thunderstorms, and flood warnings.

Society

1 week ago My unexpected Pride icon: indie breakup songs said all the things I couldn’t say to other boys

From John Lennon’s takedown of Paul McCartney to the Libertines’ Can’t Stand Me Now, songs by straight men about falling out with their friends were strangely romantic to meWhen I was a teenager, in the late 00s in central Scotland, being gay was something I experienced as painful made me feel overwrought. This didn’t match the depiction of gayness I encountered in mainstream culture at the time, which was mostly very cheerful. Almost all of the gay men on my radar were comedians – figures such as Graham Norton and Alan Carr, both of whom I found funny and still admire today, but who were too easy-going and unpretentious to satisfy my desire to see myself as a tortured poet.When I got to university, I found the representation I was looking for – solemn and beautiful – in writers such as Edmund White and James Baldwin, but earlier in my teenage years I had to make do with what was available: romanticising being gay through songs about straight men falling out with their platonic frie...

Events

1 week ago Kate Beckinsale pays tribute to her beloved cat Clive on the second anniversary of his death at 19: 'I lost the love of my life'

The actress, 51, called the feline 'the love of my life' as she shared several snaps and video clips of the pair together.

Economics

3 w. ago Specsavers Goalside Guides selected as visually impaired fans set to enjoy enhanced Scotland matchday experience

Two budding commentators have been selected to become Specsavers’ Goalside Guides for Scotland’s upcoming game against Iceland.

Politics

3 w. 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

4 w. ago Love Island's Wil Anderson talks 'magical' life with Uma Jammeh as couple still together

EXCLUSIVE: Former Love Island star Wil Anderson has spoken exclusively to Daily Star about his relationship with co-star Uma Jammeh, who he agrees is the hottest contestant ever

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