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Janice Galloway has retired from public life.

Scottish author is “retired from public life” after dementia diagnosis
The news has been released as a new production of Janice Galloway’s best-known novel is announced by the National Theatre of Scotland

NTS ‘in dialogue’ to revive productions as it unveils 2027 programme

Wallace and Gromit are among iconic characters created by Aardman.

Wallace and Gromit to go on display in new V&A Dundee exhibition

Assistant curator of pre-historic and Roman archeology Bethany Simpson takes a closer look at a larger than life size ancient gilded brass leg which features in the Roman Scotland : Life On the Edge of Empire exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh

Statue of Roman emperor once stood in the Borders, research suggests

Greenland white-fronted geese are now critically endangered

Scottish action to save critically endangered Greenland geese

James Campbell, 32, from Prestwick, has been named a one of six people killed in a shooting in Krakow

Scottish man killed in Krakow shooting named as James Campbell

Standard bearers during the Armistice Day service in the Garden of Remembrance at the Scott Monument, in Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh.

Commemorations held around Scotland to mark Armistice Day

Police Scotland have issued a response.

Police issue response after schools evacuated due to 'hoax' messages

The Wemyss Ware cats, all designed by Fife artists, have drawn thousands of visitors

Kirkcaldy revealed as 'happiest place to live in Scotland'

M John Harrison

Arts diary: Inside the Booker Prize judging room

Letters faked to look like they were written by Lord Byron are included in the exhibition.

Work by 19th century forgers who faked documents on show

Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Pupils suffered 'dreadful abuse' for 40 years at Edinburgh Academy

Dunard Centre chief executive Jo Buckley and chairman Ronnie Bowie.

Dunard Centre removed '2,750 grand pianos' of material for basement

The Cooperation Band after a recent performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Scottish premiere of brass band music inspired by Booker-winning novel

Booker Prize 2026 winning author M John Harrison with his book The End of Everything.

The 81-year-old winner of prestigious literary award

A majority of Scots want decisions on North Sea licences and National Insurance to be made in Scotland, the poll found.

Key North Sea oil and gas decisions should be devolved, poll finds

Police formed a cordon outside Hilton Garden Inn amidst the violence. Picture: Ellie Wilson

'Alarming' mass brawl in Glasgow after bare knuckle fighting event

Jessica Evershed, archivist at National Records of Scotland with the original letter. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

Exclusive Letter reveals the story of tragic Scottish Titanic passenger

The collective took part in Inside Out.

The 42 artists who hiked up Cairn Gorm to take part in project

Soldiers from the 7th battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were involved in some of the claims.

'Powerful' statements from soldiers' fighting for pensions revealed

Anything but justice - Annie's letter.

'My children are paupers after their Daddy did his bit for country'

Baxters Cullen Skink fish soup has been recalled due to a manufacturing fault where the can could burst

Warning tins of Baxters soup could 'swell and rupture'

Charlie Horne, one of Scotland's last surviving D-Day veterans who has died aged 100

One of Scotland's last surviving D-Day veterans has died aged 100

Amanda Mathewson, left, in Kirkcaldy before the childminder was jailed at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court after she admitted wilfully neglecting and abandoning children in her care engaged in a "course of deception" to hide her offending from parents

Childminder who neglected and abandoned children jailed for two years

Douglas Stuart

'Masterpiece' novel named as Scottish Book of the Year

Jen Inglis, mother of Calum Inglis, holds a picture of him outside the Crown Office in Edinburgh

Firm and health board admit criminal charges after inmate Covid death

A police van burns in Glasgow after officers and paramedics were hit with fireworks

Paramedic hurt and police vehicle torched as crews hit with fireworks

Fraserburgh was found to be among the most affordable

23 towns in Scotland where homes cost less than two years' earnings

The interest rate rise will increase mortgage payments for some homeowners.

Homeowners face interest rate hike as affordability fears grow

Vagrant Real Estate

Aberdeen's 'distinctive musical identity' on display in winning album

Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson in A History of Paper

'Theatrical exchange' between Pitlochry and Manhattan as musical tours

The latest series of Celebrity Traitors finished last week (BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry/PA)

Fans of series can rent out Scottish hostels for 'Traitors package'

Roisin Stack has a baby friendly matinee as part of her run at the Traverse Theatre.

Baby friendly matinees in live stage show a theatre first

First Minister John Swinney poses with a £2 coin in the driving cab of a bus during a visit to First Bus Caledonia Depot in Glasgow, to mark the extension of the Glasgow £2 bus fare cap to the west of Scotland

Bus fare cap in greater Glasgow could cost ScotRail £20m, MSPs told

Fante-Anne screening at the opening night of Hippfest 2026

Scotland's oldest surviving cinema shortlisted for best in UK award

The Na Trads are in Paisley in December.

Arts diary: The Oscars of Folk and Perth Theatre's resident ghost

Ziggy Stardust acoustic guitar on display for the very first time

David Bowie's personal items on show in Scottish showcase

The Citizens Theatre was closed for seven years.

Scots theatre named Great British Theatre of the Year after renovation

NGS is to loan artworks to China.

National Galleries of Scotland to loan artworks to China

A historically important and unique David Ramsay watch made for King James VI of Scotland, is to go under the hammer.

'Extraordinary' watch made for King James VI to go under hammer

Titles: Outlander
People: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan
Photo by Steffan Hill - © 2016 Sony Pictures Television Inc. All rights reserved.

Outlander to be honoured for 'outstanding' contribution to television

The number of housing completions has fallen to its lowest level since 2015. Picture: PA

Insight: Why Scotland's housing market is in a precarious position

Francesca Hegyi is chief executive of the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Ryan Buchanan

Investing in soft power is 'a lot cheaper than the alternative'

Succession star Brian Cox is among those Scots to have made a host of donations to the Democrats. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros Pictures

Exclusive Brian Cox among Scots backing Democrats in US mid-term elections

Mhairi Ferguson’s paintings are being exhibited in the Foyer of Trongate 103. Pic: John Devlin.

Mystery as artist's paintings by disappear from posthumous exhibition

Margaret Mitchell: Of Stillness and Care

Hospice's 45 year history to be showcased in photography exhibition

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson failed to live up to expectations in Milan (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Could Scottish ice dancers win gold in open post-Olympics field?

Trustees for the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow said it had gone into liquidation on Friday. Pic: John Devlin

No arts organisation 'could afford to buy' CCA, warns ex-bidder

Former first minister Alex Salmond, photographed in 2023

Scottish government wins Salmond files case

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth during a visit to One Parent Families Scotland HQ in Edinburgh to meet frontline staff and hear directly from parents about the support they are receiving

Budget will see Scots ‘staring down barrel’ of high energy bills – SNP

Riley Luke, from Paisley in Renfrewshire, in hospital

Bonfire Night warning from boy who suffered ‘devastating’ injuries

Sir Philip Redmond by The Shore

'Leith is great' says UK Town of Culture judge

Inside HMP Barlinnie

Ministers consider use of ‘temporary modular accommodation’ for jails

Organisers from Fossil Free London demonstrate against Rosebank earlier this month

Budget watchdog 'will need to revisit figures if Rosebank refused'

Humza Yousaf and Mhairi Black will be reunited at the Winter Words Festival.

Nicola Sturgeon to be 'curious host' when she grills One Day author

Maggie O'Farrell PIC: IBL/Shutterstock

The three Scotland-based authors shortlisted for literary award

Scottish doctors back NHS report warning over school iPad use

John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street with (second left-right) Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament

Analysis Healey’s standstill Budget highlights a debilitating fiscal status quo

UK Budget 2026: £6m funding will develop SEC 'for next generation'

When Donald Trump visited his Turnberry resort midway through his first term in office, there was a heavy Police Scotland presence. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Bonfire night: Largest number of police in Scotland since Trump visit

Kayden Walker

Sheriff makes safety recommendations after water deaths inquiry

House of Bruar is near Blair Atholl on the A9

Alcohol worth five-figure sum stolen from House of Bruar on A9

Authorities have warned that further disruption is to be expected as a fresh weather warning comes into place across Scotland after Storm Boelo. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland braces for further disruption amid new wind warning

Briony Martha in Parasocial Activity

Arts diary: The play based on chance meeting with James McAvoy

The Young Team will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next year.

Novel adapted for the stage to tell story of Scotland's gang culture

University Cafe owner Gino Verrecchia has been immortalised in a new portrait by fellow Glaswegian Gareth Reid, who previously painted King Charles III

The portrait of Glasgow cafe owner by artist who painted King Charles

Tennis ace Andy Murray and wife Kim in new behind the scenes TV series

Richard Baines Curator at Logan Botanic Garden

Tribute to man killed in Dumfries and Galloway during Storm Boelo

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries