20 h. ago Readers' Letters: Another winter, and same old excuses for national shutdown

Too much fuss is made over wintry weather in winter, says reader

Events

24 h. ago Writer who revived Doctor Who to speak at Scottish festival celebrating queer culture

The festival is the first of its kind in Pitlochry

Culture

45 h. ago Historic Scottish textile mill that was saved from ruin celebrates two centuries of tweed

Its clients include Taylor Swift and Madonna.

Culture

62 h. ago Tiny Scottish island where they celebrate Christmas 12 times a year

If you're suffering from the January blues, there are options open to you

Politics

65 h. ago Readers' Letters: Sinking feeling over Swinney plans to buy Ardrossan Harbour

The SNP’s vision for Ardrossan Harbour doesn’t impress reader

Politics

65 h. ago Rod Stewart celebrates Nancy sacking on Instagram saying Celtic 'need O'Neill back'

The Celtic superfan couldn't hide his delight over Wilfried Nancy's departure and said he "didn't care" whether the Frenchman was left or was fired.

Events

2 d. ago Scottish mill that is favourite of Taylor Swift celebrates 200 years of tweed

It has also made clothes for King Charles and Madonna.

Politics

3 d. ago Former Strictly Come Dancing star Punam Krishan reveals breast cancer diagnosis

She said she was disclosing her diagnosis now because ‘carrying it quietly has been heavy’.

Science

5 d. ago The Scottish town that celebrates New Year on January 11 with spectacular fire festival

One seaside settlement will be celebrating the start of 2026 twice.

Events

6 d. ago Readers' Letters: So sick of Swinney spin on NHS waiting lists

Reader wants Scottish Government action, not words, on NHS waiting lists

Politics

7 d. ago From betrayal and murder to Regency romance: TV shows to watch out for in 2026

A look at some of the most anticipated TV shows of 2026.

Events

7 d. ago Mum celebrates New Year she feared she would never see after Record appeal to save her life

Rachael Nixon in on her way to beating cancer after a stem cell transplant saved her life, following a Record article to help find her a donor.

Politics

7 d. ago Edinburgh New Year celebrations: Thousands from across the globe watch spectacular fireworks display

The capital’s Hogmanay celebrations were cancelled one year ago due to poor weather conditions

Events

7 d. ago Readers' Letters: BBC Scotland has turned its back on listeners

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Politics

7 d. ago Best Alex Ferguson Quotes: 15 of the best quotes from the iconic Scottish boss to celebrate his birthday

Here are 15 of the best quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson to celebrate the Scotland, Manchester United and Aberdeen icon’s 84th birthday.

Politics

9 d. ago Compston: I now show support in ‘quieter manner’ due to online hate

The actor said there is a lack of real debate on social media these days and instead people are just ‘screaming’ at each other.

Politics

9 d. ago Readers' Letters: Single sex space ruling could cost us all dearly

The gender row continues to raise hackles among readers

Politics

1 week ago Claudia Winkleman says The Traitors series four will be ‘truly extraordinary’

Series four follows hot on the heels of the hugely popular celebrity version of the game.

Politics

1 week ago Readers’ letters: MSPs take an informed, moving, intelligent and evidence

I agree with Adam Morris (‘Informed, moving and intelligent: How Assisted Dying Bill brought out the best in Scotland’s MSPs’, The Scotsman 15 December) that the Assisted Dying debate has done credit to our elected representatives, but I wouldn’t pick out the press conference held on 10 December by MSPs Kate Forbes, Michael Marra and Edward Mountain as an example.

Politics

1 week ago Readers’ letters: Erasmus scheme’s benefits far outweigh its costs

A reader says rejoining the EU student exchange scheme is an investment in the future

Politics