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Far Ralia in the Caringorms is being sold for £12m after three years in the hands of a fund run by global investor fund abrdn. PIC: abrdn.

Highland estate seeks £12m buyer as owner says 'mistakes' made

We should tackle homelessness in the here and now by trying to stop it happening in the first place (Picture, posed by an actress, by Phil Wilkinson)

Scottish Budget's £4m for homelessness prevention is money well spent Ewan Aitken

Occasional bin strikes provide a visual reminder of just how much work local councils do to keep the country going (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Why it's time to rip up local authority boundaries and start again Scotsman comment

SNP have craftily thrown Anas Sarwar a hand grenade with Scottish Budget Euan McColm

Tap water being poured in a kitchen. Picture: Getty Images

Water flouride branded the solution to Scotland's 'worst in Europe' dental decay

Reader says £100 extra towards pensioners' fuel bills would be wiped out by Council Tax increase (Picture: Adobe)

Readers’ Letters: Forget £100 for fuel, here's how to help seniors this winter

John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison need to list to genuine experts on how to tackle poverty (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Effect of SNP's sanctimony about people in poverty? A 200,000 increase Brian Wilson

Student Emily Drouet took her own life after she was choked and slapped by her ex-boyfriend (Picture courtesy of the Drouet family via SWNS)

Strangulation during sex is shockingly common. MSPs must act Susan Dalgety

Oysters may look unassuming, but they play a huge role in improving water quality and creating habitats for other marine life

Why oysters, natural world's marine engineers, are vitally important Ailsa McLellan

Edinburgh's Eye Pavilion was new when films like Carry On Doctor were all the rage (Picture: Film Publicity Archive/United Archives)

Edinburgh’s Eye Pavilion is falling apart at seams Stephen Jardine

Keir Starmer shares a lighter moment with John Swinney and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan earlier this year (Picture: Andy Buchanan/WPA Pool)

SNP and Labour governments avoiding petty squabbles – so far, at least Scotsman comment

Cows grazing in a field. A case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed on a Scottish farm. Picture: PA

Mad cow disease case reported at Scottish farm

Plenty of Christmas films have been set in Scotland over the years.

Scottish Christmas Films: 10 festive movies filmed and set in Scotland

The walk takes about two hours and you can warm up with a dram after

The stunning Highlands winter walk that ends in a cosy whisky bar

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on ending two-child cap in Scotland

Waves crashing against South Shields lighthouse in England. Very dangerous winds are set to hit the UK's west coast from as early as Friday night. Picture: PA

Rare red weather warning issued for the UK for high 90mph winds

Sugababes, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and Lana Del Rey are just some of the huge artists heading to Scotland to perform in 2025.

29 unmissable concerts coming to Scotland in 2025

Empty platforms at Edinburgh Waverley as travellers deal with disruptions across the rail network. Picture: PA

Rail disruption over after ScotRail trains hit by 'nationwide fault'

The best secondary schools in Scotland have been rated in the new Sunday Times rankings for 2025

Here are the 10 best secondary schools in Scotland

Temperate rainforests are an important habitat for many different species (Picture: Philip Formby/WTML)

Why Scotland simply must save the home of the world's largest slug Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre and caddie Mike Burrow pictured during the first round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas

Bob MacIntyre laughs off 'Oh-ban' announcement in Bahamas

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Discover 111 hidden gems in new Scottish Highlands guidebook

Island communities like Kirkwall have been poorly served by the SNP government in Edinburgh (Picture: Adrian Dennis)

We should be cynical about SNP suddenly listening to rural Scotland Alistair Carmichael

John Swinney applauds as Finance Secretary Shona Robison delivers her Budget on Wednesday (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Budget will do nothing for growth – except grow dependency culture John McLellan

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech in Buckinghamshire. Credit: Darren Staples/PA Wire

Analysis What Sir Keir Starmer's 'Plan for Change' means for Scotland

Lewis Morgan has the chance to create history with his New York Red Bulls side this weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland hitman aiming to end remarkable year by making history

People battle against high winds and driving rain. An amber alert has been issued with Storm Darragh set to hit the UK. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

'Very dangerous' 80mph winds to hit Scotland as amber alert issued

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg (centre) leaves Jedburgh Sheriff Court after being sentenced to a five-year non-harassment order and fined after breaching bail

Sentence for former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg sentence revealed

A perfect catch: FishPal and Elveguiden have joined forces to net a combined service that will become the European market leader in this segment. Pictured are Head of FishPal Will Draper (L) and Elveguiden's founder Patrick Gimmestad Emblem (R).

FishPal pals with Elveguiden to create European fly-fishing market leader

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to one charge of domestic abuse over a five-year period against his former partner.

Stuart Hogg to be sentenced over domestic abuse charge

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Finance Secretary Shona Robison on a pre-Budget visit to green energy firm Logan Energy in Wallyford (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Don't be fooled, SNP's spending spree was made possible by Labour Scotsman comment

Graduating students. Picture: David Cheskin/PA

Fresh blow as Scottish universities and colleges face real-terms cut

Finance Secretary Shona Robison presents her proposed Budget for next year to the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why Scottish Budget is not quite what it seemed Dr João Sousa

Ilumina - In the Light of Shadow

Arts industry thrown £34m 'better than expected' Budget lifeline

Medium and large grocers shops have avoided a damaging business rate surtax, but still face paying the highest rates since devolution (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

SNP Budget was better for retailers, but there was a glaring omission David Lonsdale

Renewable energy schemes are good for the drive to net-zero carbon emissions, but also energy security and the economy (Picture: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon)

How 20-year standoff with MoD is preventing £9bn renewable energy boom Sarah McIntosh

Riccardo Orsolini celebrates Bologna's second goal with Lewis Ferguson. Cr: Getty Images.

Ferguson enjoys dream night as Bologna captain captains side to last 8

First Minister John Swinney walks alongside Finance Secretary Shona Robison ahead of the Scottish Budget being delivered. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

SNP to scrap the two-child benefit cap in Scotland

The £2 billion project is set to be the biggest expansion of Edinburgh in a generation

Edinburgh's £2 billion West Town project gets in principle approval

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
Yellow weather warnings have been extended for Scotland by the Met Office

A £150m upgrade to an Ayrshire marine yard has been given a boost as it is awarded planning permission, paving the way for increased offshore wind power off the UK’s west coast

£150m plan for one of world's largest energy storage sites at port

Braemar in Aberdeenshire. A couple is being sought for a "wonderful" role running holiday accommodation around the village with the role coming with a £60,000 salary and a house.

Couple wanted for 'wonderful' £60k job with house in Highland village

The busy kitchens of The Bracken Hide Hotel restaurant, Am Braigh.

Beth Rehman appointed managing director of Perle Hotels

Sandy Brindley of Rape Crisis Scotland said it would be “tragedy” if the change makes it harder to obtain a conviction after trial

Rape victim groups' 'significant concerns' over government jury plans

Scotland's Lewis Ferguson could be set for a big money move in January. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland ace lined up for major transfer as legend targets 25 y/o

The reindeer from the Cairngorms are not travelling south this winter. Picture: Getty Images

Town cancels 'Rudolph' visits as Highlands reindeer banned from travel

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Adolescent mental health at a critical moment warns expert

Ten years since drink drive law change in Scotland

Scotland marks 10th anniversary of drink drive law change

Caroline Weir (L) vies with Emma Koivisto of Finland. Cr: AP.

Scotland boss in defiant pledge as pressure builds following grim loss

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For many young women, a career in financial services is simply 'not on the radar' says Jen Mair

Financial services industry needs more women now

Oli McBurnie is off the mark for Las Palmas after scoring a double in the Copa Del Ray. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Forgotten Scotland star nets double to break duck for La Liga side

John Swinney has some similarities with Rishi Sunak, but will he share the former Prime Minister's fate at the next election? (Picture: Leslie Martin)

Budget needs to show SNP is not simply in government but out of ideas Scotsman comment

Dowie's Tavern, Libberton's Wynd by George Cattermole shows the Old Town street that disappeared and its most famous hostelry.

Edinburgh's lost street 'The Void' found behind a library door

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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