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Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland, main picture, and national team assistant coach Steven Naismith, inset

Heart of Midlothian FC

'Best player in Scotland' Lawrence Shankland in contention for a World Cup start

Steven Naismith has claimed Lawrence Shankland has been the best player in Scotland this season and can be a dangerous “weapon” at the World Cup.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke

Scotland manager Steve Clarke

Steven Naismith makes Steve Clarke contract call ahead of World Cup warm-up match

Edinburgh roads closed after lorry crashes into home of 'gangster' linked to turf war

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon with John Swinney. Her estranged husband, former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling £400,000 from the party

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon with John Swinney. Her estranged husband, former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling £400,000 from the party

‘Didnae know’? Why SNP leaders’ defence over Peter Murrell doesn’t stack up

Nicola Sturgeon.

Nicola Sturgeon.

Nicola Sturgeon

Swinney: Questions over Nicola Sturgeon and Branchform 'insulting' to rule of law

Winds of change on plug-in solar

Winds of change on plug-in solar

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Renewable energy

Plug-in solar coming soon to a shop near you. Is it safe and value for money?

Lawrence Shankland has agreed a transfer move to Rangers

Lawrence Shankland has agreed a transfer move to Rangers

Rangers complete transfer deal to sign Lawrence Shankland from Hearts

'Paired with wellies in a nod to the unpredictable Scottish weather, of course'

'Paired with wellies in a nod to the unpredictable Scottish weather, of course'

Historic Scottish whisky distillery to be 'transformed into Italian getaway'

Edinburgh Trades Taxi Outing.

Edinburgh Trades Taxi Outing.

City of Edinburgh council calls emergency meeting over loved children's event

flights suspended at Glasgow airport due to incident

flights suspended at Glasgow airport due to incident

Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport flights suspended following incident on runway

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell.

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell.

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon: Murrell, her future and the unanswered Branchform questions

Knight Frank said Steve Dunbar will be based in its Aberdeen office

Knight Frank said Steve Dunbar will be based in its Aberdeen office

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Property giant launches new service in Scotland as rates issue moves up agenda

Princes Street, Edinburgh

Princes Street, Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh Council

Councillors report 'strong progress' as 15 facets of climate plan completed

The original iconic statue of St Barra was recently removed from its island plinth in Northbay, Isle of Barra, with assistance from Mowi's local team. A new bronze statue, formed on moulds taken from the original, is set to replace the concrete origi

The original iconic statue of St Barra was recently removed from its island plinth in Northbay, Isle of Barra, with assistance from Mowi's local team. A new bronze statue, formed on moulds taken from the original, is set to replace the concrete origi

Plans revealed to replace statue of saint on Scottish tidal island

St Andrews Memorial Church.

St Andrews Memorial Church.

Church of Scotland

'It is a privilege': Kirk seeks new minister for Jerusalem church as tensions rise

Ally McCoist before the FA Cup fourth round draw at Anfield, Liverpool.

Ally McCoist before the FA Cup fourth round draw at Anfield, Liverpool.

Ally McCoist housing plans rejected after 400 objections in Bridge of Weir

Brothers, Jacob Nelson and Harley Nelson, known as SpudBros.

Brothers, Jacob Nelson and Harley Nelson, known as SpudBros.

Viral jacket potato brand SpudBros Express to open in Edinburgh this summer

Edinburgh charity is helping tackle youth homelessness in the city.

Edinburgh charity is helping tackle youth homelessness in the city.

Homelessness charity buys flats in Edinburgh amid housing crisis

Cameron Norrie retires mid-match in opening round of the French Open

The nationwide flying club aiming to help young people take to the skies

Ron Halliday at his home in Bridge of Allan

Ron Halliday at his home in Bridge of Allan

The Livingston “dogman” and Scotland’s most baffling UFO mystery

Q&A | Andrea Zambrano, Executive Chef at The Hoxton, Edinburgh

Q&A | Andrea Zambrano, Executive Chef at The Hoxton, Edinburgh

'I'm an Edinburgh hotel's executive chef with experience in Europe’s top kitchens'

There are 'plenty of surprise stats hidden throughout the pack'

There are 'plenty of surprise stats hidden throughout the pack'

Scotland fans can buy ‘first in a generation’ cards that settle generational debates

The walker was suspected to have been bitten by an adder

The walker was suspected to have been bitten by an adder

Walker rushed to hospital after suspected 'venomous snake bite' at Scots beauty spot

Top grassroots venue for sale as investment opportunity

Top grassroots venue for sale as investment opportunity

Business Briefing 📈

‘One of Scotland’s most important grassroots music venues’ marketed for sale

Hearts Women celebrate becoming SWPL champions.

Hearts Women celebrate becoming SWPL champions.

Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts Women to be feted with civic reception after winning first league title

A 17-year-old male who was riding the motorcycle has been arrested and charged following the incident at Lochleven Road in Lochore.

A 17-year-old male who was riding the motorcycle has been arrested and charged following the incident at Lochleven Road in Lochore.

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Hospital

Rider arrested as 94-year-old woman seriously injured in crash involving motorcycle

Sophie Raworth on the set of BBC News At Six

Sophie Raworth on the set of BBC News At Six

From fiction to biography and politics, 10 great books for your summer reading list

Former Ministry of Defence torpedo testing station in Arrochar in Argyll & Bute. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority

Former Ministry of Defence torpedo testing station in Arrochar in Argyll & Bute. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority

This former Royal Navy torpedo range is set to become a luxury tourist site

BP's ETAP production platform in the North Sea

BP's ETAP production platform in the North Sea

Shares plunge in North Sea giant as chairman 'removed' with immediate effect

Rangers transfer update: Five links assessed as club gears up for hectic summer

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase in late May and early June

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase in late May and early June

Glasgow and Edinburgh drivers warned over roe deer risk on roads

University of Edinburgh could help tackle plastic pollution.

University of Edinburgh could help tackle plastic pollution.

University of Edinburgh breakthrough could help tackle plastic pollution

Customers receive an itemised quote which includes everything, so there are no unexpected costs – and Fife Stoves takes care of the registration and paperwork.

Customers receive an itemised quote which includes everything, so there are no unexpected costs – and Fife Stoves takes care of the registration and paperwork.

Homes and interiors

Stay warm in style when the summer heatwaves are over with Fife Stoves

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

'Very complex': Ex SNP treasurer explains why he didn't spot Murrell's embezzlement

Traditional ceilidh dances have also been reimagined to use the names of Scottish players, including the “Craig Gordons”, “Robertson Reel” and “McTominay Two Step”

Traditional ceilidh dances have also been reimagined to use the names of Scottish players, including the “Craig Gordons”, “Robertson Reel” and “McTominay Two Step”

Watch Scottish schoolkids create McTominay 'Two Step' dance as World Cup fever builds

Feminist Exchange Network.

Feminist Exchange Network.

Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland distributes £1.1million to 109 arts groups nationwide

Workers at Glasgow arms factory to be balloted for strike action

Twi-LIGHTS at Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge

Twi-LIGHTS at Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge

Highland adventure park named one of the best family attractions in the UK

Plans for the Centenary Garden at Newhailes House and Gardens.

Plans for the Centenary Garden at Newhailes House and Gardens.

Mystery donor gives £500,000 to major new garden project near Edinburgh

Indie Beer Scotland.

Indie Beer Scotland.

More than 200 beers set to pour at Edinburgh’s Indie Beer Scotland festival

Rescue workers on the scene of a crash between a train and vehicle in Buggenhout, Belgium, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Koen Baten)

Rescue workers on the scene of a crash between a train and vehicle in Buggenhout, Belgium, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Koen Baten)

Teenagers among several dead after train collides with school bus in Belgium

The taxi outing has been held since 1947.

The taxi outing has been held since 1947.

Edinburgh sick kids

MSP pleads with Police Scotland to save cancelled sick kids taxi parade

Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry KC says Nicola Sturgeon showed a “remarkable lack of curiosity” over SNP finances

Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry KC says Nicola Sturgeon showed a “remarkable lack of curiosity” over SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon showed remarkable lack of curiosity over SNP finances, says former MP

Muse Greenwood and Alycia Pirmohamed

Muse Greenwood and Alycia Pirmohamed

City of Edinburgh Council

The £15m fund to back long-term community change projects across Edinburgh

National Records of Scotland has revealed 2025's top baby names

National Records of Scotland has revealed 2025's top baby names

National Records of Scotland

Scotland's most popular baby names for 2025 revealed

Tete Yengi has received a shock World Cup call-up

Tete Yengi has received a shock World Cup call-up

Uncapped Livingston striker receives shock World Cup training camp call-up

Why SIMS Automatics is the largest supplier of entertainment equipment in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon in 2016.

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon in 2016.

Nicola Sturgeon

'With candour': Sturgeon promotes book this week as Murrell behind bars

Partick Thistle FC

SPFL interim coach hopes for permanent stay after leading side to play-off win

Emergency services were called to the scene (stock pic)

Emergency services were called to the scene (stock pic)

Man dies after Audi TT crash on Scottish A-road

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has tabled a motion calling on the UK Government to make a Section 30 order

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has tabled a motion calling on the UK Government to make a Section 30 order

Scottish independence

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Ethan Buchanan, from Aberdeen, had prompted an appeal from officers as efforts were made to locate him

Ethan Buchanan, from Aberdeen, had prompted an appeal from officers as efforts were made to locate him

Missing 12-year-old boy traced safe and well in Aberdeen

A view of a fire close to the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.

A view of a fire close to the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews battle large grass fire near Arthur's Seat through night