2 h. ago Scots called to change relationship with water as charges set to increase

Scottish Water said 2025 should be a “reset year” for Scotland’s relationship with water.

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10 h. ago Scotland lose in Greece but Denmark stumble takes World Cup qualification to decider

The most extraordinary upshot of an extraordinary evening was that Scotland’s dream of qualifying automatically for the World Cup remains alive. Steve Clarke has Belarus to thank for that, their surprise claiming of a draw in Denmark leaving Scotland in precisely the position they had sought before this clash with Greece. If Scotland beat Denmark in Glasgow on Tuesday, they will top this section.The dust might just have settled on this fixture by then. Scotland trailed by three at one point before hauling themselves back into proceedings against a Greek team who finished with 10 men. Greece’s win by the odd goal in five was a merited one but, after a silent wait for full time in Denmark to arrive, the Tartan Army celebrated. Clarke and his Scotland players did not seem to know how to act, which was totally understandable. For all the shortcomings laid bare here, the spirit summoned was quite striking. Clarke’s task in the coming days is to combine that with far more assuredness, esp...

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20 h. ago The 10 Best UK Staycations for a Festive Trip in 2025 – and two are in Scotland

THE top UK staycations for a winter adventure have been revealed - and two are in Scotland. As temperatures drop and Christmas markets open, places across the country are transforming into perfect playgrounds for your festive exploring. Adventure experts at Go Outdoors have found the best spots for a festive trip. Researchers used specific data...

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47 h. ago Scotland's best spas: 5 stunning Scottish spas named finalists in the 2025 Good Spa Guide Awards

From Aberdeen to Dumfries - these are the best spas in Scotland to visit this year.

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67 h. ago Scotland plans to issue £1.5bn of its own bonds – ‘kilts’ rather than gilts

Announcement by first minister John Swinney comes after Moody’s and S&P give country same credit rating as UKThe Scottish first minister John Swinney has said Edinburgh is on track to issue its own government bonds, nicknamed “kilts”, after the country was given the same credit rating as the UK.Two ratings agencies Moody’s and S&P Global gave Scotland a score of Aa3 and AA respectively, echoing their judgment for the UK as a whole. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Northern Lights Scotland 2025: Here's how to see the Aurora Borealis tonight as lights to dazzle above UK

The northern half of the UK will have the best chance of seeing the lights

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4 d. ago Scotland's 'best chippies' crowned at 2025 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards

Takeaways up and down the country took home top prizes.

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4 d. ago Girlguiding North Lanarkshire representatives among 250 volunteers at national leadership conference

Lead 2025 is dedicated to supporting and celebrating leaders within Girlguiding Scotland, the country’s largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women.

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5 d. ago Readers Gallery November 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

Readers Gallery November 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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7 d. ago Damian McKenzie edges All Blacks home after scare to crush Scotland comeback

Scotland 17-25 New ZealandAll Blacks squander 17-point lead before late tryA 33rd attempt, a 31st defeat and crucially still no win for Scotland against the All Blacks. And so the search will go on. Let us not resort to that familiar lament, if Scotland could not win it here, will they ever? It is true, they had as gilt-edged a chance as they may ever have, New Zealand forced to play a total of half an hour a man down, having been shown three yellow cards. It is true, Scotland showed remarkable spirit to recover from 17-0 down at the break to level on the hour. But the All Blacks remain deadly, deadlier than Scotland.This Scotland team is deadly too, but it is a question of deadliness when it matters. That is where they continue to come up short. New Zealand wrote the manual – and did that a long time ago. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scotland v New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

Updates from the 3.10pm GMT start at MurrayfieldSign up for The Breakdown newsletter | Email LeeIs there much optimism out there Scotland fans, or are New Zealand the one side you can never be too hopeful in the face of? And what about you Kiwis, are you less worried that some quarters suggest you should be?Send answers to these questions and any others you fancy to to me on the email. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scotland's Health Awards 2025: Full list of winners after dazzling ceremony celebrating nation's health heroes

Winners across 17 categories were awarded in a glittering and emotional night.

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9 d. ago Dozens of prisoners mistakenly released from jails in Scotland since 2022

27 inmates were accidentally released in Scotland between 2022-2025.

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1 week ago Scotland Bonfire Night 2025 LIVE: Updates as emergency services gear up for Fireworks Night

Follow along with our live blog for all the latest updates from around Scotland on Bonfire Night 2025.

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1 week ago Scotland Bonfire Night 2025 LIVE: Buses diverted due to antisocial behaviour amid huge police presence

Follow along with our live blog for all the latest updates from around Scotland on Bonfire Night 2025.

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1 week ago Scotland Bonfire Night 2025 RECAP: Buses diverted due to antisocial behaviour amid huge police presence

Follow along with our live blog for all the latest updates from around Scotland on Bonfire Night 2025.

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1 week ago University Hospital Wishaw announced as finalist for Scotland Radiography Team of the Year at Radiography Awards 2025

Nomination recognises their collaborative approach, clinical excellence and the positive impact they have on both patients and colleagues.

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1 week ago National Church Awards 2025: Highland church crowned best in Scotland in UK 'church BAFTAs'

Judges praised the church for the “life and love within its walls”.

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1 week ago When is it legal to set off fireworks 2025? Dates and times, fireworks Control Zones Scotland, the law, and fines

Expect to hear plenty of pops, whizzes and bangs in the coming weeks, as Scotland’s skies are lit up by fireworks.

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2 w. ago Scotland weather: Full Scottish weather forecast for guisers trick

Here’s the full Met Office forecast for tomorrow.

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