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Accelerating A9 dualling rejected as likely to harm project

The collision involved a black Suzuki Ignis and a red Vauxhall Grandland on the A7

Man killed and woman in hospital after crash on busy country road

People at Glenshee Ski Centre

Highland school closures in full as snow and ice warnings extended

Flights have been cancelled going in and out of Aberdeen Airport for a second day

Flights disrupted at Aberdeen Airport as yellow weather alert extended

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

Dog walkers in Cathkin Braes, as freezing fog persists for a second day in Glasgow and the surrounding area. Picture: John Devlin

Met Office issues travel warning for freezing fog

A person runs in the snow at Stirling Castle during Storm Bert late last month. Picture: PA

'Danger to life' warning as alert for heavy winds issued

Scotland’s Earliest Megalithic Monuments will investigate the chambered and passage tombs which were built across the country around 6,000 years ago.
PIC: Gavin MacGregor, Archaeology Scotland

Secrets of Scotland's earliest 6,000-year-old tombs to be unlocked

A letter this week looks at the cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance for some pensioners.

The new, 'fairer' winter fuel payment promised by Scottish Labour

Snow and ice near Balmedie in Aberdeenshire. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Coldest early winter temperatures in 26 years recorded in Scotland

Images of this winter's first snow in Scotland as temperatures plunge

Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Exclusive Fears Scottish carbon capture site misses out to hubs in England

New pictures have revealed how the northern entrance to Aberdeen will be transformed by a new housing development.

First look at £20m plan to transform 'eyesore' entrance to city

Omaze latest house giveaway is a Hollywood style mansion in The Wirral

Gorgeous Omaze Wirral £3m home giveaway all you need to know

A remote bothy near Oban is coming to life with hard work from volunteers

The 100-year-old building hidden in a forest transforms into a bothy

An artist’s impression of the workshop at Coultorsay on Islay, which was in operation around 1,500 years ago. PIC: GUARD.

Rare island find reveals everyday life in ancient Scots kingdom

Alex Salmond in his official residence at Bute House in Charlotte Square , Edinburgh, on October 4, 2007, soon after becoming First Minister of Scotland. Picture: Picture Robert Perry/NationalWorld

Alex Salmond: A political life in pictures at the helm of the SNP

Temperatures are expected to drop sharply across Scotland due to the affects of Hurricane Kirk

Scotland to be hit by icy blast and snow driven by Hurricane Kirk

The dead whale was photographed at Newhaven, Edinburgh, on Sunday

Dead whale washes up near Edinburgh harbour

Macgochans, on the Isle of Mull has been crowned the best pub in the North of Scotland.

Pub ravaged by fire five years ago crowned best in North of Scotland

House of the Northern Gate

The stunning NC500 house that was once a retreat for the Queen Mother

John Clark Motor Group has announced the addition of Kia to its growing list of franchises.

John Clark Motor Group adds fast-growing car brand after North-east takeover

The Flow Country, straddling 200,000 hectares of the Highlands, was awarded world heritage status last month after decades of campaigning

Plans to test anti-personnel bombs on world heritage site dropped

Stonehenge now has a distinct Scottish connection after researchers found the Altar Stone came from the Orcadian Basin, a geological area in the north and north east of Scotland.

Scottish stone at Stonehenge may have been "diplomatic gift"

Scottish stone at Stonehenge empowers our ancient ancestors

Members of the public relax on the beach in hot weather in Cleethorpes, north east England.

Watch: Temperatures could reach 34°C in UK in coming days

(L TO R) Ian Booth of Balmoral Game, Carole Short of Down on the Farm, Kevin Dalgleish of Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish, Christian Stolte of The Wee Scottish Cider Company, Chris Foy of VisitAberdeenshire, Loren McBey of The Lobster Shop, Leah Hodder, Provenance Festival Project Manager, Liz Phillips of Cowden Farm Holidays and Christine Mackintosh of Marshall’s Farm Shop. (Photo: Euan Duff/Abermedia)

Provenance Festival to highlight food and drink pioneers

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar celebrates with newly elected MP Maureen Burke (right) after she is declared the winner of the Glasgow North East constituency during the count for Glasgow Central and Glasgow South constituencies at the Emirates Arena.

A transplant surgeon and a golf pro - meet your new Scottish MPs

L-R Elaine Bisset, Amy McLean, Kerry Berry.

Trio of businesses come together to drive tourism to Aberdeenshire

L-R Elaine Bisset, Amy McLean, Kerry Berry.

Scottish trio partner up to boost tourism

Confusing financial terms have cost Brits an estimated £26 billion.

Confusing financial terms have cost Brits billions

Tarbert on Loch Fyne is a glorious spot to camp - let's keep it that way

The essential guide to being a good camper in Scotland

Rory McIlroy speaks with the media alongside the Wanamaker trophy after his one-stroke victory in the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Picture: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

McIlroy's major titles discussed - 'life changes, you have other obligations'

Spectacular Northern Lights display captured across Scotland

From left: John Raine (Shell), Nassima Brown (Shell LiveWire participant), Anthony Harte (Shell), Sireen Adwan (Elevator), Professor Gary McEwan (Elevator) and Karen Clark (Elevator). Picture: Michal Wachucik/Abermedia.

Energy giant Shell expands flagship entrepreneur programme across Scotland

Scotsman Money: Calton's Tom Ham welcomes a forum for Scottish perspectives

Ryder Cup team-mates Ludvig Aberg and Rory McIlroy pictured playing together in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am earlier this year. Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images.

The Masters 'dark horse' revealed as Aberg has tongues wagging ahead of debut

Localised investments play a major role for startups (Picture: John Devlin)

Don’t clip the wings of fledgling angel investors - Andrew Noble

The North East Adventure Tourism project has driven investment of more than £3 million into a high-growth visitor sector that is already worth £106 million a year to Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen. (Pic: Robert Grew)

Industry charts progress towards delivering adventure tourism ambition

The UK wants 5GW of floating offshore wind capacity by 2030 (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

We need to bridge the renewables skills gap - Andrew Esson

From left: execs Liam Hurley, Andrew Marshall, and Michael Davie. Picture: contributed.

Boutique consultancy firm Innovative Partners relocates HQ to Edinburgh

Alex Green is the inspiration behind the new festival

New festival to celebrate North east tin whistle tradition
A new Festival inspired by a master whistler who revived interest in a north-east musical tradition which came close to dying out will take place in March.

Mr Lumsden questioned the First Minister on if the project.

Fears R100 broadband scheme will be delayed even further

Televised parlour game The Traitors is a reality show delight Kirsty McLuckie

Churchill Homes founder Gordon Pirie with his daughter Aimee Pirie, the company’s new creative director.

Appointment marks new chapter in company history

A teaser image has been revealed for a major new opening event for Edinburgh's festivals. Picture: Laurence Winram

Malt whisky brand to bankroll Edinburgh's new summer festival curtain-raiser

Lennox Gartshore has been missing since January 7.

Police in search for missing Lennox

Watch London's first snowfall of 2024

Shirley Anne Field at the 2004 premiere of the Alfie remake

Scotsman Obituaries: Shirley Anne Field, actress who became a Sixties icon

University of Aberdeen’s Gordon Noble

Picts research shortlisted for archaeology award

Aberdeen fans at Hampden during last season's Viaplay Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Viaplay Cup final: Aberdeen 'disappointment' as Rangers handed more tickets

John Dossett (left) with Simon Coles from sponsors Dalesman. (Picture: Graeme Hart).

Kintore butcher lifts title for best steak pie in the North of Scotland

The recent opening of ONE BioHub has started a new chapter in life sciences commercialisation for north-east Scotland. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Commercialising Aberdeen's biotech sector at the new ONE BioHub

Image: Adobe Stock

Kirsty McLuckie: wake up to the dread reality about bedbugs

School pupils. David Jones/PA Wire

Research finds Scottish schools are less 'segregated' by income than in England

Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2

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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