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Tuesday, Jun 4

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The Scotsman Sessions #412: Esther Swift

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Welcome to the Scotsman Sessions, a series of short video performances from artists all around the country introduced by our critics. This week, harpist Esther Swift performs the song Blue, taken from her debut album Expectations of a…

Sunday, Jun 2

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The death of populism is within reach at this general election – Scotsman comment

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Voters have a chance to remind politicians of the importance of serious issues like the economy and the NHS and punish those who rely on populist distraction techniques

Scotland can be world-beaters with the right mindset (and not just at the Euros) – Scotsman comment

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Being ‘the best you can be’ is a path to self-belief, health, happiness – and sporting glory

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Closing charge lifts Scotsman MacIntyre to Canadian Open lead

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Robert MacIntyre made three birdies and an eagle in the last five holes to seize a four-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Canadian Open.Fox, who shared the 36-hole lead with MacIntyre, had two birdies and an eagle in the…

Saturday, Jun 1

17

Epsom round-up: Royal Scotsman claims Diomed honours

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Royal Scotsman returned to winning ways by making all to win the Betfred Diomed Stakes at Epsom under a fine ride from Jamie Spencer.

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Scotsman Obituaries: Richard Sherman, co-writer of scores of classic songs from Disney films

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Richard Sherman, songwriter. Born 12 June 1928 in New York City. Died: 25 May 2024 in Los Angeles, aged 95.

Friday, May 31

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Here are 26 of the best towns to visit in Scotland as chosen by Scotsman readers

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Following a report which named Fort William one of the worst places to visit in the UK, we asked Scotsman readers which towns they would recommend.

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‘Sober satisfaction’ and the battle to come: How The Scotsman reported the D-Day landings in 1944

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'Initial landings in France succeed' read the headline in The Scotsman on June 7, 1944 - the morning after D-Day.

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As Edinburgh book festival's Baillie Gifford sponsorship deal is forced to end, it's time to stand up to activists' political thuggery – Scotsman comment

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Trying to demonise companies like Baillie Gifford weakens our ability to tackle climate change, which requires a ‘whole society’ response

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Why Mairi McAllan's 'brave' bid to make us forget Michael Matheson scandal may backfire – Scotsman comment

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There are still large numbers of voters who expect the highest standards of honesty, probity and integrity from their elected representatives

Kilts on a Plane! What could be more terrifying... – Scotsman comment

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Edinburgh Airport warns kilts, sporrans and sgian dhus are ‘not particularly great’ for airport scanners

Thursday, May 30

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The Scotsman’s success at the annual Scottish Press Awards

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The awards were held in Glasgow on Wednesday evening

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Scotsman Obituaries: Steve Albini, studio engineer who produced albums with some of rock’s biggest names

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Steve Albini, musician and record producer. Born: 22 July, 1962 in Pasadena, California. Died: 7 May, 2024 in Chicago, aged 61.

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Is Liz Truss a Conservative? Party must make a big decision about the kind of politician who represents its values – Scotsman comment

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Conservatives should think twice about embracing a politician with conspiracy theory-style views about the ‘deep state’

A9 stands as an unfinished monument to the SNP's ineptitude and lack of purpose – Scotsman comment

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Nicola Sturgeon's caveated apology can’t hide the lack of delivery on what should have been a government priority

Wednesday, May 29

The Scotsman Sessions #411: Dan Abrahams and Steven Feast

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Welcome to the Scotsman Sessions, a series of short video performances from artists all around the country introduced by our critics. This week, Edinburgh-based composer Dan Abrahams performs his new composition Newport ’58 with Steven…

SNP pays price for over-promising on climate target – Scotsman comment

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The SNP is suffering politically for its scrapping of Scotland’s 2030 emissions-reduction target, but Scotland may also suffer economically

Nigel Farage's twisted use of D-Day shows how low he will stoop – Scotsman comment

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The politician who did more to bring about Brexit than perhaps anyone else now wants to replace Conservatives with hard-right Reform party by inflaming tensions over immigration

Tuesday, May 28

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Scotsman breaks world record for fastest marathon in kilt

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Stephen Molloy, 33, originally from Aberdeen, beat the current Guinness World Record by less than three minutes.

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Scotsman money: welcome to a wealth of information

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Well, this has been a busy old week! Just as I was writing my content on all things personal finance for this edition of Scotsman Money, Rishi Sunak goes and calls a General Election.