15 h. ago Readers’ letters: Labour rebels were elected with a welfare reform mandate

A reader says Rachel Reeves’ tears would be understandable if they were about Labour rebels wrecking her work to reform the benefits system

Politics

37 h. ago Readers Letters: If UK Government will support English refinery, why not Grangemouth?

A tale of two refineries puzzles reader

Politics

3 d. ago Readers' Letters: If Glastonbury chants aren't a race crime, what is?

Glastonbury band’s political protest has readers divided

Events

5 d. ago Readers Letters: Scotland needs a strong and forceful leader

John Swinney is a little too nice to deliver independence, says a reader

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5 d. ago Readers' Letters: Now we know for sure we can't believe political posts on X

A revelation after Israel’s strikes on Iran leaves reader reeling

Politics

7 d. ago Labour slams Kemi Badenoch for 'failing to back NATO allies'

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard accused the Tory leader of "putting party politics first and national security last"

Events

7 d. ago Readers' Letters: George Street revamp money should be spent fixing roads

The latest pricey attempt by councillors to bring a European-style cafe culture to cold Edinburgh puzzles a reader who’s just trying to avoid all the potholes

Economics

8 d. ago Readers Letters: Dundee Uni chiefs pay for failure but ferry bosses are left alone

Is there one law for university incompetence and another for government, asks reader

Economics

9 d. ago Readers' Letters: Everything seems to be getting worse in Scotland

The Scotsman’s round-up of life in Scotland today dismays reader

Politics

1 week ago Readers’ Letters: It’s past time to something about bloated public sector

Readers reckon the Scottish Government has its spending priorities all wrong

Politics

1 week ago Readers' letters: Assisted dying is too important to be left to politicians

Readers call for a referendum to decide if assisted dying should be implemented

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1 week ago Readers' Letters: Scotland must get serious about women and create a system that welcomes them in, not keep them out

Our insitutions still treat women’s needs as inconveniences, a reader argues

Politics

1 week ago Rory McIlroy reveals positive signs he noticed at the Travelers as he gears up for Open bid

The Northern Irish superstar delivered a strong week as he gets set for Scotland and Open

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Exclusion isn't the only response to difficult pupils

A reader has a suggestion for the First Minister when it comes to dealing with difficult pupils

Politics

2 w. ago Readers’ letters: Asking AI about state of Scotland isn't the best idea

Green MSP Lorna Slater raised eyebrows with her Parliamentary AI experiment

Politics

2 w. ago Readers Letters: It's almost as if both SNP and Labour are fine with bus firm leaving Scotland

It’s not just the SNP who should have been doing more to help Scottish bus firm, says reader

Politics

2 w. ago Virgin Atlantic Holidays adds a touch of Maldives atmosphere to Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird Retail Park

As part of a joint campaign to elevate the vast choices available for that once-in-a-lifetime Maldivian escape, Virgin Atlantic Holidays has joined forces with Atmosphere Core, the market leader in immersive all-inclusive vacations, to present a selection of in-store experiences that represent each of the groups’ private islands, sharing a taster for what awaits in the world’s top oceanic destination.

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2 w. ago Iran's ruling clerics have 48 hours to save themselves from US military onslaught, Trump officials warn as American forces are put on high alert and Supreme Leader Khamenei issues chilling battle cry

A White House spokesperson assured that U.S. forces in the Middle East remained in a 'defensive posture', despite a flurry of activity in the region

Events

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: You're on to a loser looking for substance in a Swinney speech

John Swinney’s promise to sort out Scotland sparked scepticism

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Ssshh! Don't make historic library an events venue

The soul of the National Library of Scotland is under threat, reader suggests

Politics