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Arts correspondent Jane Bradley played the part of a cow in Betsy and Patty Find Out

I made my Fringe debut as an extra cow in a show at the Bedlam Theatre

The Gillies family - Scott, Linda and Ian

Exclusive Cyclist killed by drug driver weeks after brother seriously injured

Young people across Scotland received their exam results on Tuesday

'Postcode lottery' on exam results as gap holds between rich and poor

Martin Berginis shared confidential details of pupils on Facebook

Child protection officer shared private details of pupils on Facebook

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg arrives at the Los Angeles Superior Court during a court case in which Meta and YouTube was accused of building addictive platforms that cause harm to children (Picture: Jill Connelly)

Until new laws come in, Zuckerberg's smart glasses are for creeps Stephen Jardine

Meet Scotland's youngest lighthouse keeper in her 'whole new world'

No Scotland, No Party: Katharine Hay celebrated her birthday in style with the Tartan Arm

Watch as Katharine Hay celebrates her birthday with the Tartan Army

Daniel Wyatt, rector at Kelvinside Academy

'Being a digital native shouldn't come at expense of being a child'

The social media ban for under 16s is expected to come into force next spring. Picture: PA

Parent whose child witnessed beheading video welcomes social media ban

Anas Sarwar's party has outspent its rivals in the digital battleground of the election. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

ExclusiveAnalysis Holyrood election: Scotland's parties spend £350,000 on digital battle

Malcolm Offord is Reform UK’s Scottish leader

Exclusive Reform UK 'not intending' to rerun 'racist' Sarwar advert, says Offord

Anas Sarwar at a campaign event in Edinburgh on Thursday morning

Suspended Labour candidate 'lied to party', says Anas Sarwar

Thomas Kerr and Malcolm Offord in the east end of Glasgow

Reform refuses to rule out using 'racist' Sarwar advert at election

Scotland's political parties have been blitzing Facebook and Instagram with digital ads as the Holyrood campaign begins in earnest. Picture: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

ExclusiveAnalysis How SNP, Labour and others are using Meta and Google to target voters

Rosehearty Golf Club's Denise Taylor and Peter Myers of Dunes Golf Centre

New North-East partnership hailed as 'good for golf'

John Gillies, Colin’s brother, presents the Colin Gillies Memorial Trophy during a visit to Falkirk Golf Club

Tartan Tour legend's 'legacy' at his beloved home Scottish golf club

Staff said they were "deeply saddened" by the theft

Photo of 'immense sentimental value' stolen from popular bar

10 of the best breeds for dog owners who live alone

The 10 most useful breeds of working dog of 2025

The 11 breeds of dog most likely to be crowned best in show at Crufts

The 10 breeds of adorable dog that will be most loyal to you and your family

These are some of the breeds of dogs that tend to have happy dispositions.

10 of the happiest breeds of adorable dog

Long Living Dogs: 10 breeds of adorable dog that live longest

World's Largest Dogs: The 11 biggest breeds of adorable dog

10 of the easiest to train breeds of adorable dog - including the Lab

Dogs For Flats 2025: The 10 best dog breeds

These are the breeds of dog that will hit you hardest in the pocket following surging prices in recent years.

The 10 most expensive breeds of dog

DownDetector has recently seen a huge spike in problems with major apps including Twitter and Facebook. (Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty)

Major social media app goes down for users

Aye Eat is now up for sale.

Heartbreak as popular Scots restaurant closed 'with immediate effect'

Lady Carbisdale invites Prince Andrew to stay at Highland castle

Let’s hope your Halloween party goes without a hitch – but with a witch or two (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Martyn James: Halloween horror stories and how to avoid them

10 greediest breeds of adorable dog that need an eye kept on their weight

A self-styled "African tribe" has been evicted from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders - and has moved over a small fence.

'African tribe' refuse to budge from woodland despite eviction notice

Culzean Castle was among the buildings named by readers.

Scotsman readers' 13 favourite beautiful buildings in the country

Julie MacDougall quit Labour to sit as an indepdent councillor, and has now joined Reform (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Former Labour councillor joins Reform where her values ‘are most aligned’

Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly

'They are impersonating me': Connolly issues AI voice scam warning

Musicians from Girls' Brigade parade march. Picture: PA

Exclusive Women fight against Girls' Brigade Scotland over 'ageist' policies

The 10 strongest breeds of dog that are both adorable and powerful

10 breeds of adorable dog that are high maintenance and need plenty of pampering

10 of the most playful breeds of adorable dog that are sure to entertain

13 unusual puppy names for adorable dogs that are popular around the world

Reem Kelani is due to perform in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Online abuse before Scottish festival 'worst' ever

Harry Leyland and Aislyn Risk

Technician Takeover highlights careers in pest control

10 of quiet breeds dog that are unlikely to bother neighbours with barking

Different breeds of dog tend to demonstrate different levels of affection.

10 of the least affectionate breeds of dog that might turn down cuddles

10 breeds of adorable dog most prone to developing dental problems

10 breeds of adorable dog that need to be wrapped up for winter

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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

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

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