14 h. ago Readers’ letters: Cyclists must give pedestrians more consideration on shared paths

A reader says more care must be taken by cyclists on pathways shared with pedestrians

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64 h. ago Readers' Letters: Healthcare needs to be transformed, not reformed

A reder calls for a new vision to improve the health of the nation.

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66 h. ago The 27 best bakeries in Scotland according to Scotsman readers

We love a sweet treat in Scotland, and thankfully there are plenty of bakeries to visit across the country.

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

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

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4 d. ago Readers Gallery January 2026: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2026: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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6 d. ago Readers' Letters: Sinking feeling over Swinney plans to buy Ardrossan Harbour

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

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1 week ago Readers' Letters: So sick of Swinney spin on NHS waiting lists

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

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1 week ago Readers' Letters: BBC Scotland has turned its back on listeners

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1 week ago Readers' Letters: Single sex space ruling could cost us all dearly

The gender row continues to raise hackles among readers

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. 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

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2 w. ago Readers’ letters: The SNP is marking its own education homework

The SNP will do anything it can to avoid scrutiny of its education policies, a reader says

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2 w. ago Readers letters: BBC says commitment to celebrating Scottish music remains strong

A BBC boss writes to defend changes to BBC Radio Scotland’s late-night programming

Culture

2 w. ago Readers’ Letters: Swinney's wrecking the Christmas card landscape he’s so proud of

A reader suggests John Swinney’s choice of Christmas card image is fraught with irony

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3 w. ago Readers’ letters: Look at history – climate catastrophes are nothing new

Some civilisations successfully survive climatic disruption through adaptation and mitigation, a reader says

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3 w. ago Readers’ Letters: Nato is not ready for conflict with Russia

A retired naval officer says the unsentimental reorganisation of the UK armed forces is essential to deter Russia from attacking

Events

3 w. ago Readers’ letters: Pisa figures don't tell the whole story on educational standards

A reader questions why so much importance is placed on Scotland’s Pisa scores

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3 w. ago Readers’ letters: Bring public sector pensions in line with the real world

A reader says the cost of public sector pensions is unsustainable

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