4 h. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, Scottish oncologist who made a big impact in Australia

Professor Allan Ogilvie Langlands AM, cancer treatment pioneer. Born: 1 August, 1931 in Edinburgh. Died: 28 March 2025 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, aged 93

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28 h. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Lord Ross, former Lord Justice Clerk and one of the great Scottish judges

Donald MacArthur Ross, Lord Ross, Lord Justice Clerk. Born: 29 March 1927 in Dundee. Died: 26 April 2025 in Edinburgh, aged 98

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49 h. ago Wife of Scottish musician 'assaulted' by angry 'bagpipe Karen' after he started playing

A federal judge's wife was arrested when she told a Scottish musician to pipe down when he was playing his beloved instrument in a park in Texas, US, and attacked his wife who recorded the row

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4 d. ago Nurse held hand of Ross Monaghan as Lyons crime lord lay dying in Spanish bar

Monaghan was brutally executed in a double gangland murder alongside Eddie Lyons Jnr in his own bar in the Costa Del Sol on Saturday evening.

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1 week ago Scotsman Obituaries: Margaret Mills MBE, trailblazing children's champion

Margaret Mills MBE, children’s champion. Born: 16 October 1948. Died: 28 March 2025 , aged 76

Politics

2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Terry Smith, visionary Forth Ports Property Director who helped transform Leith

Terence Smith, Property Director, Forth Ports. Born: February 1947 in Kelvindale, Glasgow. Died: April 2025 at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, aged 78

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2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: George Holmes, former Director General of the Forestry Commission

George Dennis Holmes CB, BSc, D.Sc (Hon. Wales), FRSE, FICFor. Born: 9 November 1926 in Conwy, North Wales. Died: 28 April 2025, aged 98

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2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Rupasree Tewari, doctor who championed women and children’s health, and Indian music

Dr Rupasree Tewari, doctor. Born: 21 April 1948 in Kolkata, India. Died: 16 April 2025, aged 76

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3 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Community doctor who championed women and children’s health, and Indian music

Dr Rupasree Tewari, doctor. Born: 21 April 1948 in Kolkata, India. Died: 16 April 2025, aged 76

Society

3 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: John Dickson MBE, senior fire officer and champion piper

John Dickson MBE, senior fire officer and champion piper. Born: 1937 in Dundee. Died: 27 April 2025 in Dunning, aged 87

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3 w. ago West Lothian College student has secured a place at Chef of the Year finals

This year, at the Scottish regional heat held at West Lothian College, judges were impressed with the outstanding talent from everyone who took part and created an amazing selection of dishes.

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3 w. ago Obituaries: John Dickson MBE, senior fire officer and champion piper

John Dickson MBE, senior fire officer and champion piper. Born: 1937 in Dundee. Died: 27 April 2025 in Dunning, aged 87

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4 w. ago Judge tells teen killer 'you will live with this for the rest of your life' as he is locked up

The boy, 14, was caged for five years today for the death of 16-year-old Kory McCrimmon in Glasgow last year.

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