Iain Morrison

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Reception area of the GP walk-in clinic at Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre in Edinburgh

Doctors criticise GP walk-in centres as some see only 3 patients a day

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Advice issued on when to get medical help as flu season grips Scotland

The NHS Scotland app will launch later this year.

The long-delayed NHS Scotland app that will launch with one service

GPs in Scotland forced to use decades-old IT systems

GPs in Scotland will be forced to cut their services unless they receive a huge and sustained injection of cash, doctors have warned

GPs will have to cut services without major investment, doctors warn

Runrig are reunited with the man who inspired one of the band’s most iconic songs in a new BBC ALBA programme.

Runrig to team up with BBC Alba for new programme

A Scottish Ambulance Service call handler in Cardonald Glasgow. Picture: PA

NHS Crisis: 'We feel we are failing patients, but there is nothing we can do'

GPs have been stretched throughout the pandemic

'We need urgent support' Scottish GPs have been pushed close to breaking point

Edinburgh University makes vital face shields in just 70 seconds

Scottish University makes face shields in 70 seconds

France’s Paul Willemse escaped punishment for this tackle on Grant Gilchrist. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP

Six Nations: France were sloth-like and ill-disciplined, says Iain Morrison

Hamish Watson believes Scotland need to go to Rome and show they can handle the pressure. Picture: Getty Images

Hamish Watson: If Scotland can win in Italy our Six Nations is right back on tra...

Scotland scrum-half Ali Price is tackled by England full-back George Furbank during the Six Nations match at Murrayfield (Picture: Getty)

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Adam Hastings is often one of two men dropped back by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Iain Morrison: Scotland team spirit looks good but Finn Russell’s tactical nous ...

Stuart Hogg wears his heart on his sleeve but his protest will not have endeared him to the referee. Picture: PA.

Iain Morrison: Scotland’s discipline must improve ahead of the Calcutta Cup

Team captains pose ahead of the 2020 Six Nations Trophy. From left: France's Charles Ollivon, Scotland's Stuart Hogg, England's Owen Farrell, Wales' Alun Wyn Jones, Italy's Luca Bigi and Ireland's Jonathan Sexton. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire

Iain Morrison: This could be the last ‘small money’ Six Nations

Darcy Graham scores a try for Edinburgh. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS Group / SRU

Iain Morrison: Edinburgh try hero Darcy Graham not without his faults

The outstanding Manu Tuilagi scores England's try against New Zealand. Picture: Eugene Hoshiko/AP

Iain Morrison: A well-organised defence beat an exciting attack and you have to ...

Scotland head coach watches on as his side are crushed 27-3 by Ireland in their Pool A clash. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty

Iain Morrison: Gregor Townsend must adapt to survive as Scotland coach

Iain Morrison: Gregor Townsend must adapt to survive as Scotland coach

RWC tournament director Alan Gilpin, centre, on Typhoon Hagibis, cancelling games and refusing to be flexible. Photograph: William WestAFP/Getty Images

Iain Morrison: It would be surprising if careers were not ended by this unedifyi...

Japan's head coach Jamie Joseph.

Iain Morrison: Scots must hit slow lane to beat Brave Blossoms

Japan's players celebrate victory over Ireland. Picture: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Iain Morrison: Japan remind Gregor Townsend what a small, skilful and quick-witt...

Did Gregor Townsend make two crucial mistakes against Ireland?

Iain Morrison: Scotland paid price for Gregor Townsend ignoring rugby's two unwr...

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. Pic: SNS/Gary Hutchsion

Iain Morrison: Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has some big squad selection decisi...

Duncan Taylor of Saracens. Picture: Getty

Iain Morrison: Gregor Townsend has plenty to ponder ahead of Scotland squad anno...

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie is keen to bring in Aaron Cruden. Pic: SNS/SRU/Bill Murray

Iain Morrison: As Glasgow close in on Aaron Cruden does Scottish Rugby need anot...

Peter Horne will be , a second receiver when the field splits. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Iain Morrison: Peter Horne is Scotland’s brains in the background

France's players react after back row Greg Alldritt scored a try. Pic: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images

Iain Morrison: French thrilling in full flight but Scots tough campaign continue...

Gregor Townsend passes to Gavin Hastings to set up match winning try in Paris in 1995. Picture: Hamish Campbell

How to win in Paris: lessons from the 1990s

The SRU's Mark Dodson. Pic: SNS

Iain Morrison: SRU’s KO for Six Nations TV deal proves costly

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill. Picture: SNS

Iain Morrison: Richard Cockerill is conservative but Edinburgh can be adventurou...

Scott Johnson spent an unsuccessful spell as Scotland coach. Pic: SNS/SRU/Bill Murray

Iain Morrison: What did Scott Johnson ever do for Scottish Rugby?

Former Australian international Matt Giteau. Pic: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Iain Morrison: the new rugby competition making Rapid strides

Gary Graham in action for Newcastle at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Iain Morrison: Scotland prospect Gary Graham looks a smart player

Scotland's recent call up Gary Graham trains with the squad. Pic: SNS

Iain Morrison: Ten takeaways from the Autumn Series

Iain Morrison, who has been commissioned to write a new piece of music about the Iolaire, premiering at An Lanntair on 27 October. PIC: Roddy Murray

Iain Morrison on marking the centenary of the Iolaire tragedy

Scotland stand-off Finn Russell, left, has impressed for Racing. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images)

Iain Morrison's pool by pool guide to European Champions Cup

Jordie Barrett scores a try for New Zealand against South Africa at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Picture: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty

Iain Morrison on why '˜peak tries' isn't a good thing for rugby

Blair Kinghorn is juggling rugby and studying business management at Edinburgh Napier. Picture: SNS Group

Blair Kinghorn on juggling rugby with studying for a university degree

A crowd of under 30,000 watched South Africa beat New Zealand. Pic: Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images

Iain Morrison: Sensationalist Pichot moving into position

Glasgow Warriors' Adam Hastings (R) in action. Pic: SNS/SRU

Iain Morrison: Adam Hastings gives Glasgow the edge
Glasgow's game against Munster on Friday night was a humdinger. The home team bossed the first half, with Munster rarely able to get out of their own 22, and le...

Edinburgh playing to empty seats at Murrayfield. Pic: SNS

Iain Morrison: Why the Pro14 numbers don't add up

The New Zealand team performs the haka. Pic: AP

Iain Morrison: All Blacks' war dance in dock for reaching '˜peak haka'

Adam Hastings, left, and George Horne caught the eye against the Pumas. Pictures: SNS Group

Iain Morrison: Impressive display but Horne and Hastings stars of the show

Iain Morrison: Murrayfield arrogance leads to calls for change

Iain Morrison: Scotland embarrassed and beaten by USA brawn

Chris Harris, selected at outside centre, breaks through the weak Canada defence. Pict ure: David Gibson/Fotosport.

Iain Morrison: Scotland off to flying start but that was too easy

Scotland's David Denton is tackled by Canada's Luke Campbell and Nick Blevins. Picture: AP

Iain Morrison: Scotland impressed in Edmonton but summer tour will only get hard...

Magnus Bradbury has the credentials to be considered for a back-row place. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Iain Morrison: Five Scotland problems for Gregor Townsend to solve

Finn Russell finds his path blocked by the Scarlets defence. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Iain Morrison: Russell unable to salvage Warriors season

Currie head coach Ben Cairns. Picture: SNS/SRU

Iain Morrison: Repercussions bite for clubs left out of Super 6

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill addresses his team at the Challenge Cup quarter-final at BT Murrayfield. Paul Devlin/SNS

Richard Cockerill admits Edinburgh deserved Cardiff defeat

Peter Horne had a day to forget in Dublin. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Iain Morrison: Scots spurn open goals to hand it to Ireland

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Ireland forwards put Scotland's pack under pressure during last year's Six Nations clash at BT Murrayfield. Picture: David Gibson/REX/Shutterstock

Iain Morrison: Ireland edge Scotland at set-piece and on bench

Finn Russell put poor displays against Wales and France behind him to shine against England. Picture: Getty

Iain Morrison: Six Nations half-term report card

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