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Readers' Letters: Independence can't keep taking oxygen away from real issues

Every act on the Country to Country 2027 line up so far

Emily Ann Roberts was on the Country to Country line-up last year.

When will the C2C 2027 line-up be announced?

Màiri McAllan is the latest SNP Cabinet member charged with improving results for Scottish pupils (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Scottish education is not in decline - aye, right

Lisa Miller is the Innovation and Engagement Manager at Clyde Gateway (Picture: Mark F Gibson)

Why there’s room for growth in Glasgow’s reborn east end

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander (Yui Mok/PA)

Exclusive MPs to meet Scots Secretary to discuss 'Highland premium'

Anas Sarwar speaking on Matt Forde's Political Party at the Edinburgh Fringe

Sarwar says 'my interest is in government' as he defends joining Lords

Anas Sarwar

Analysis 'Bewildering' moment in Scottish Labour as Sarwar's bombshell dropped

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Burnham criticised for using private jet from Glasgow to Manchester

One of Edinburgh’s most prominent office buildings sold in ‘landmark’ deal

Andy Burnham waves with his wife Marie-France van Heel

Burnham's ruthless purge of cabinet as Starmer allies shown the door

Andy Burnham's victory rally at Ashton Town FC after being elected as Makerfield MP

Who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet?

Paddington Bear.

Arts diary: Academic unlocks secrets of Paddington Bear

Cast have announced a UK tour in support of their latest album.

Cast Edinburgh Queen's Hall ticket presales, prices and support

Neil Evans has been appointed as ProofID's chief AI officer

Ad Feature ProofID appoints Neil Evans as Chief AI Officer

Ewan McGregor and Kenneth Branagh among stars to attend the Edinburgh International Film Festival

Ewan McGregor and Kenneth Branagh among names at revived EIFF

King Charles III is greeted by First Minister John Swinney ahead of the opening of the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament on June 27, but has devolution made Scotland better (Picture: Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: More devolution isn't the answer to Scotland's woes

Andy Burnham promises to devolve more power in 'pitch to Scotland'

Andy Burnham is poised to become the next prime minister

Analysis What will Andy Burnham as prime minister mean for Scotland?

Andy Burnham takes a selfie in Westminster Hall with his new Labour parliamentary colleagues.

Burnham enters amid hope - but not euphoria - as his real test begins Brian Wilson

Chef Nico Simeone from Six by Nico.

Chef Nico Simeone to bring ‘most personal’ restaurant to Edinburgh

Douglas Graham, director of innovation clusters at Edinburgh Innovations, the University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation service, and Heidi Simpson, regional accelerator director, Royal Bank of Scotland. Picture: Ian Georgeson / Royal Bank of Scotland

RBS and Edinburgh Uni seal new alliance to support Scotland’s boldest start-ups

Scots law firm invests in ‘next generation of legal talent’ with 15 promotions

Zhao Xintong is through to the final of the Tour Championship.

Tour Championship Snooker 2026 Final: Prize money, Sunday schedule

John Higgins in one match away from the final.

Tour Championship Snooker 2026 Today: Prize money, Saturday schedule

John Higgins is in quarter-final action today.

Tour Championship Snooker 2026 Today: Prize money, Thursday schedule

The programme follows Donal MacIntyre as he casts a microscopic lens over real cases from across the UK

Ad Feature Donal MacIntyre’s UK Killer Evidence returns to TRUE CRIME next week

'I'm a bee expert - tips to turn your garden into a buzzing sanctuary'

John Higgins starts the defence of his Tour Championship title today (Tuesday).

Tour Championship Snooker 2026 Today: Prize money, Tuesday schedule

Judd Trump begins his Tour Championship campaign today.

Monday at the Tour Championship Snooker 2026: Full first day schedule

John Higgins is the Tour Championship defending champion.

Tour Championship Snooker 2026: Prize money, format, schedule

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now

Lola Young O2 Academy Glasgow

Fyne Ales brewery on the banks of Loch Fyne during the annual Fynefest festival of beer and music

‘Best yet’ line-up for Scots festival that's beer lovers' Glastonbury

Graeme Gunn, private equity veteran and Chairman of Maison Sport

The technology growth disconnect needs fixed

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

Little Simz is up for four MOBO Awards.

MOBO Awards 2026 Nominations in Full: All the shortlists

Harry Styles appears to be teasing new music as cryptic posters begin appearing around the world.

Harry Styles teases comeback with cryptic posters in major cities

Wendy Atkinson and Steven Fraser of accountancy and advisory firm AMS, which is expanding into Scotland.

Top UK accountancy group to create 200 jobs with push into Scotland

The supermarket has revealed the popular products shoppers checked-out across 10 UK cities.

Lidl unveils ‘Lidl Wrapped’ - festive paper inspired by top buys

Creamfields have announced they're launching a new record label to champion a new generation of electronic artists.

Creamfields launches new record label, Creamfields Recordings

Members of the Jewish community comfort each other near to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester

Palestine protests 'should be cancelled' after Manchester attack

Police and security staff seen outside Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue after the Manchester terrorist attack (Picture: John Devlin)

Manchester terror attack shows importance of opposing prejudice Scotsman comment

London topped the list for business growth in the UK

The top cities for business growth in the UK, according to study

PM Starmer may yet face a challenger - but it's unlikely to be Burnham Euan McColm

Jim Tidball has been appointed to deliver a digital transformation at Ardent

Glasgow land and property firm moves to overhaul digital operations with senior ...

The gold standard is fresh, flexible, local and seasonal offerings

Ad Feature Here's how to provide the best corporate catering service in 2025

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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

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries