4 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Ian Jenkins, former MSP known for literary allusions and good humour

Archibald Ian Jenkins MBE MA. Born: 18 March 1941 in Rothesay. Died: 29 July 2025 in Melrose, Scottish Borders, aged 84

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1 week ago Scotsman Obituaries: Lachie Stewart, winner of Scotland’s first track gold medal at 1970 Commonwealth Games

Lachie Stewart, athlete and dental technician. Born: 22 June 1943 in Alexandria, Vale of Leven. Died: 31 May 2025, aged 81

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1 week ago Scotsman Obituaries: British heavyweight boxing champion who commanded respect of Muhammad Ali

Joe Bugner, boxer. Born: 13 March 1950 in Szőreg, Szeged, Hungary. Died: 1 September 2025 in Brisbane, Australia, aged 75

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2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Ulrich Loening, pioneering molecular biologist who led Centre for Human Ecology

Dr Ulrich Eduard Loening BA DPhil, biochemist and human ecologist. Born: 18 June 1931 in Berlin. Died: 10 July 2025 in East Lothian, age 94

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2 w. ago Can you leave money to your dog in your will? How to provide for your pet after you're gone

There are some ways that dog owners can continue to provide for their pets after they are gone 🐶

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2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Giles Havergal, artistic director who led the Citizens Theatre to global fame

Giles Havergal, theatre director, actor, writer and teacher. Born: 9 June 1938 in Edinburgh. Died: 23 August 2025 in Polegate, East Sussex, aged 87

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2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Giles Havergal, former Citizens’ Theatre Artistic Director who brought radical work to Glasgow and beyond

Giles Havergal, theatre director, actor, writer and teacher. Born: 9 June 1938 in Edinburgh. Died: 23 August 2025 in Polegate, East Sussex, aged 87

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2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Ian Grant Cumming, Scotland's 'Peter Pan of PR'

Ian Grant Cumming, public relations consultant. Born: 22 March 1941 in Inverness. Died: 6 May 2025 in Peebles, aged 84

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3 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Michael Rotter, visionary structural engineer and academic

Professor J Michael Rotter, FREng, FRSE, FICE, structural engineer and academic. Born: 31 October 1948 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Died: 9 August 2025, aged 76.

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