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Practical steps like upgrading port infrastructure show Labour is serious about modernising the economy

The name of a Scottish island has come to define the philosophy of the community of people who live and work there

Historic paddle steamer is a reminder of how romantic and special sea travel can be

Fostering economic growth, encouraging investment, working with business and even ‘making things happen’ – our new First Minister's speech was littered with statements of the obvious about what good government involves

Justice Secretary Angela Constance reveals that urgent action is necessary if prisons ‘are to remain functional and able to house the most dangerous offenders’

Oxford Bar and other haunts of novelist Ian Rankin’s detective can expect to be busy as new BBC adaptation of the books begins

The Scottish Government has declared a national ‘housing emergency’ and all eyes are now on what meaningful action will be taken to address the problem of many people not being able to afford a home that meets their needs.

If net zero is to be achieved, the world needs nuclear power stations

SNP rhetoric is continuing in much the same vein despite John Swinney’s talk of a reset in relations with other parties

The Scotsman’s successful green energy symposium is back for its third year – don’t miss it

Climate Change Committee urges Scottish Government to set up new legal framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ‘avoid a vacuum of ambition around net zero’

Finding temporary accommodation during the Edinburgh Festival is a real problem

Under-pressure police cannot be expected to sift through vast numbers of complaints that lead nowhere forever

Rishi Sunak’s difficulties in controlling his own party do not inspire confidence in his ability to run the country and secure its defence

Competent government must take priority over divisive vanity projects.

Duane Eddy, guitarist. Born: 26 April 1938 in Corning, New York. Died: 30 April 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee, aged 86

Claims China is forcing students to spy on and intimidate dissenting voices in Scotland must be investigated thoroughly

New poll shows a sizeable majority of the public thinks the former Health Secretary should quit Holyrood

A Scotsman investigation has established that 66 out of 114 quangos failed to publish financial information as required by law

John Swinney’s suggestion that independence can be achieved in five years demonstrates he’s going to keep the country marching towards this political mirage