Jen Inglis, mother of Calum Inglis holds a picture of him outside the Crown Office, Edinburgh after meeting the then Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC

Prison operator and NHS board admit criminal charges over inmate's death from Covid

Relatives of Calum Inglis have spoken of their "horror” at his death, after the company which runs HMP Addiewell and the Lothian health board admitted criminal charges in relation to the 34-year-old’s death

The Shetland Folk Festival is one of Scotland's longest-running traditional music events.

The Shetland Folk Festival is one of Scotland's longest-running traditional music events.

MSPs demand answers from Scottish Government over new traditional music company

Three people have been charged in connection with alleged offences under the Terrorism Act

Three people have been charged in connection with alleged offences under the Terrorism Act

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Three charged under Terrorism Act after Palestine Action demo in Edinburgh

Celtic fans unfurl a Dermot Desmond banner at Fir Park

Celtic fans unfurl a Dermot Desmond banner at Fir Park

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Celtic's 'Che Guevaras' should show their fellow fans some respect at this year's AGM

The Scottish Government has mandated that staff should work from one of their offices 40% of the time

The Scottish Government has mandated that staff should work from one of their offices 40% of the time

Scottish Government staff to vote on potential strike action over home working

Swinney is blowing up the support that has kept the SNP in power for 20 years

Ella-Rose Kennedy, 10, from Livingston, has Friedreich's ataxia and is taking part in a clinical trial in Germany, inspiring her mum Jenny to campaign for improved access to rare disease treatments in Scotland.

Ella-Rose Kennedy, 10, from Livingston, has Friedreich's ataxia and is taking part in a clinical trial in Germany, inspiring her mum Jenny to campaign for improved access to rare disease treatments in Scotland.

Mum demands better NHS rare disease care as daughter travels abroad for drug trial

Edinburgh University managers face the prospect of a staff revolt.

Edinburgh University managers face the prospect of a staff revolt.

Edinburgh University

'Anger and mistrust': Edinburgh University leaders face staff revolt over cuts bid

People watch a bonfire in the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday November 5, 2026.

People watch a bonfire in the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday November 5, 2026.

Arrests after emergency crews targeted with fireworks and police car set alight

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Tom Slater manages the fund.

Tom Slater manages the fund.

£18.7 billion Scottish company unveils results

Graham Simpson MSP previously defected from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK.

Graham Simpson MSP previously defected from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK.

Reform MSP Graham Simpson responds to rumours he could defect to Lib Dems

Riverside Museum in Glasgow

Riverside Museum in Glasgow

Glasgow Riverside Museum

Man, 71, arrested over theft of historic Glasgow trophy from museum

Mr Flynn said officials engage regularly with local management at Dalzell

Mr Flynn said officials engage regularly with local management at Dalzell

Flynn told to ‘get on top of’ his department after dismissing Dalzell steel claims

How does this MasterChef finalist's new city centre restaurant compare to his solo debut?

How does this MasterChef finalist's new city centre restaurant compare to his solo debut?

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I tried a MasterChef finalist's new Indian restaurant - and got a sense of déjà vu

Scottish Government minister Mairi McAllan has condemned Bonfire Night disorder after emergency workers were attacked and seven people arrested across Scotland.

Scottish Government minister Mairi McAllan has condemned Bonfire Night disorder after emergency workers were attacked and seven people arrested across Scotland.

Scottish minister responds after emergency crews attacked on Bonfire Night

Police officers on Bonfire Night in the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh.

Police officers on Bonfire Night in the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh council leader 'angry and disappointed' after Bonfire Night disorder

'It is the job of the First Minister, I think, to think big things and rely on his ministers and officials to provide the details'

'It is the job of the First Minister, I think, to think big things and rely on his ministers and officials to provide the details'

John Swinney’s council overhaul could be the shake-up Scotland needs

Marco Pierre White, Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay together again

Marco Pierre White, Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay together again

Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White reunite to settle old scores: who comes out top?

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Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn

Public have ‘role to play’ in keeping transport running this winter, Flynn says

The official large fireworks display at Glasgow Green hasn't taken place since 2019

The official large fireworks display at Glasgow Green hasn't taken place since 2019

Council 'seriously considering' return of official Glasgow Green fireworks display

An artist's impression of the £480 million Brae of Angus development

An artist's impression of the £480 million Brae of Angus development

Plans lodged for £480 million ‘five-star’ golf resort near Dundee

Aftab Allah, 36, his brother Shehbaz Allah, 40, Hamzah Habib, 38, Kamran Javid, 33, Asim Afzal, 34, and Imad Younis, 37, were today convicted at the High Court in Glasgow

Aftab Allah, 36, his brother Shehbaz Allah, 40, Hamzah Habib, 38, Kamran Javid, 33, Asim Afzal, 34, and Imad Younis, 37, were today convicted at the High Court in Glasgow

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Cryptocurrency gang found guilty of multi-million-pound dirty money operation

The Scottish Football Association confirmed that the referee has been removed from active duties

The Scottish Football Association confirmed that the referee has been removed from active duties

Glasgow sheriff court

Former SFA referee jailed for secretly filming teenage neighbour undressing

Will this Scottish brutalist landmark be bulldozed?

Will this Scottish brutalist landmark be bulldozed?

City of Edinburgh Council

Plans to demolish capital's Argyle House could generate £145m in economic value

Amanda Mathewson (left) in Kirkcaldy before the childminder was jailed at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court after she admitted wilfully neglecting and abandoning children in her care engaged in a

Amanda Mathewson (left) in Kirkcaldy before the childminder was jailed at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court after she admitted wilfully neglecting and abandoning children in her care engaged in a

Dunfermline childminder jailed after 27 children found at her home

Drivers warned of deer hotspots as dawn and dusk collisions rise

The portraits being prepared on Cairngorm mountain, Cairngorms National Park.

The portraits being prepared on Cairngorm mountain, Cairngorms National Park.

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Celtic fans unfurl a Dermot Desmond banner at Fir Park

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An artist's impression of the £480 million Brae of Angus development

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Tom Slater manages the fund.

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SnackVerse, founded in 2022, delivers monthly boxes of snacks from different countries to subscribers.

SnackVerse, founded in 2022, delivers monthly boxes of snacks from different countries to subscribers.

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Newbattle Golf Club is seeking support as it attempts to buy the land on which its course sits

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Mr Flynn said officials engage regularly with local management at Dalzell

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