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A view of Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade

Watchdog: HES has ‘made progress’ but ‘significant risks’ remain

Martin Compston, Robert Carlyle, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar at the read through for Line of Duty series 7.

Explainer Everything we know about Line of Duty Series 7 so far

Paul Ferris, Glasgow gangster, emerges from the High Court in Glasgow after being cleared of murdering Arthur Thompson Jnr.

Paul Ferris, former Glasgow gangland figure, dies aged 62

A view of Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade

Exclusive HES director at centre of Edinburgh Castle 'bottomless brunch' resigns

Historic Environment Scotland-run Linlithgow Palace (Pic: Getty Images)

HES staff survey review 'won't be pretty', interim CEO admits

Line Of Duty star Martin Compston said the upcoming series is “incredible”

Martin Compston on Line Of Duty series seven: ‘This is the end’

Edinburgh Castle is managed by Historic Environment Scotland

Exclusive Culture probe recommends major overhaul at scandal-hit heritage quango

Thomas Kerr, with a pint he made earlier

Election Diary: Lions, weasels and nutmegging Swinney

SNP leader John Swinney with actor Martin Compston, during a visit to Greenock Morton Football Club

Martin Compston to campaign with Swinney on home turf against Reform

Mark Bonnar.

Mark Bonnar to reprise role in hit BBC drama Line Of Duty

Robert Carlyle has joined the cast of Line of Duty series 7.

Robert Carlyle to play major role in Line of Duty series seven

Katerina Brown appeared in front of a Holyrood committee on Wednesday. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Head of crisis-hit HES tells MSPs of pressures behind six-month leave

Line Of Duty star Martin Compston says 'people are too angry right now' (Picture: Gareth Cattermole)

Why Scottish actor's retreat from political debates is a warning sign Scotsman comment

Martin Compston talking to the media at a screening of Fear, during the Glasgow Film Festival at the Glasgow Film Theatre earlier this year

Compston: I now show support in ‘quieter manner’ due to online hate

Sir Billy Connolly and Martin Compston

Connolly battling Parkinson’s incredibly bravely – Martin Compston

Line of Duty is coming back for series 7.

Is Line of Duty coming back? Hit BBC show set to return for series 7

Katerina Brown had said she wants to take the organisation to a period of 'strength, stability, and resilience'. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Exclusive Revealed: The allegations against suspended HES CEO

Historic Environment Scotland is responsible for the care of Edinburgh Castle and the Crown Jewels.

Exclusive Angus Robertson denies misleading Parliament over HES scandal

Urquhart Castle, the ruin which sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands, is run by Historic Environment Scotland.

Culture secretary admits never meeting board at troubled HES

Martin Compston was invited to an event at Edinburgh Castle

Exclusive HES manager in Compston twerk row faces sexual harassment claims

Edinburgh Castle, one of 300 properties managed on behalf of the nation by troubled quango Historic Environment Scotland.

'Mayday' issued at Historic Environment Scotland as inquiry launched

The Historic Environment Scotland headquarters at Salisbury Place, Edinburgh.

New HES chairman addresses staff at troubled quango

Historic Environment Scotland is responsible for the care of Edinburgh Castle and the Crown Jewels. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Exclusive Union warns staff not to criticise HES quango in the media

Martin Compston was invited to an event at Edinburgh Castle

Exclusive Heritage quango boss sanctioned for 'twerking on Martin Compston'

Fear is to be screened on Amazon Prime.

Martin Compston's 'intense' thriller filmed in Glasgow neighbourhood

Jack Lowden and Koki star in the 18th century samurai survival thriller Tornado, which will open the Glasgow Film Festival this year.

The Glasgow Film Festival 2025 line-up revealed

Emily Hampshire is back in Season Two of Amazon Prime's The Rig

Why being back on The Rig is a coming home for Emily Hampshire

Iain Glen, Emily Hampshire and Martin Compston will be returning in the new series of The Rig, which launches on Prime Video on 2 January.

Taking 'eco-thriller' The Rig to the Arctic Circle

Iain Glen and Martin Compston will be returning in the second series of The Rig.

The Rig's stars on taking the supernatural eco-thriller to the Arctic

First look as new The Rig series heads to the Arctic Circle

Martin Compston, Iain Glen and Emily Hampshire pictured at the premiere of The Rig in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Timms

13 films and TV shows shot around Edinburgh - and what they made for the economy

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Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen on bringing Day Fever to Scotland

Actor Martin Compston. Picture: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

Compston to host nightly Euro 2024 fan show on BBC Scotland

13 interesting quotes from Martin Compston

Soccer Aid 2024 will feature a former Rangers title winner.

Soccer Aid 2024: Ex-Rangers star confirmed to take part

Emily Hampshire is in Glasgow this week ahead of the world premiere of her new film 'Mom'.

Emily Hampshire on why Scots co-star is 'like Bieber' and new film Mom

Phil MacHugh, Rosalind Erskine and Martin Compston ahead of their chat on Scran podcast.

Watch: Martin Compston reveals his favourite Scottish food and drinks

Joanne Froggatt in Breathtaking.

TV review: Breathtaking - brilliant but almost unwatchable

Explainer Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling: release date of BBC travel show

Martin Compston on travel adventures in Norway for new BBC series

'We find these Scottish individuals who have attained these incredible positions, in these metropolises in the United States, and it's wonderful,' he says. Picture: contributed.

Interview: Scots-born, LA-based Scottish Business Network advisor Charles Lew

Martin Compston starred in the TV drama The Rig.

Humza Yousaf accused of cronyism after helping star secure Covid vaccine
Schitt’s Creek star Emily Hampshire received a coronavirus vaccine after her co-star emailed the now First Minister asking for help

Martin Compston at the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock ahead of the preview of his new series, Martin Compston's Scottish Fling. Picture: John Linton

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Line of Duty star Martin Compston joins line-up

Mel C joins Soccer Aid 2023 line-up of stars

Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh will be reunited for the new show Northern Fling.

Martin Compston reunites with Phil MacHugh for Norway travel show

Martin Compston stars as Fulmer in Amazon's thriller The Rig.

The Rig: Scotland’s North Sea-set ‘eco-thriller’ to get a second series

Martin Compston, right, lost out on the role of Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders to Cillian Murphy, left.

Martin Compston recalls failed Peaky Blinders audion

Martin Compston has revealed that singer Kyle Falconer was in jail on the day he was due to sing at the actor’s wedding.

Martin Compston reveals why The View frontman missed his wedding

Tony Curran and Martin Compston star as Tully and Jimmy in Mayflies. Picture: Jamie Simpson

Hibernating Scottish viewers spoilt for choice of new home-grown entertainment

Martin Compston stars as communications operator Fulmer in The Rig

It's tricky to make oil rig life look real but Compston's drama succeeds.

Edinburgh-born Gordon Smart joins Good Morning Britain as their newest presenter.

Who is Gordon Smart? ITV’s new Scottish presenter for Good Morning Britain

Adrian Dunbar, Rochenda Sandall, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston attend the "Line of Duty" photocall at BFI Southbank on March 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Line Of Duty: Reports say show to return for three-part Christmas special

Martin Compston stars in BBC Scotland's Mayflies, the TV adaptation of the Andrew O'Hagan novel. Pic: Jamie Simpson

Actor Martin Compston on new BBC drama Mayflies and why time is precious

Emily Hampshire, Martin Compston and Iain Glen pictured at a premiere of the first episode of the new Amazon Prime series The Rig at the Everyman cinema in Edinburgh ahead of its launch on 6 January. Picture: Andrew Timms

The Rig: Stars launch Scotland's supernatural North Sea thriller

Scottish Fling on the Western Isles. From left to right: Martin Compston, Coinneach MacLeod (aka The Highland Baker), Phil MacHugh Pic: BBC/Tern Television Productions/Jack Harrison

Duolingo's Gaelic lessons mean I won't run out of Irn-Bru - Gaby Soutar

Callum Martin received a personal message of support from his hero Ewan McGregor.

Young Star Wars fans gets personal message from his hero Ewan McGregor

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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