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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothsay and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Duchess of Rothsay with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro on August 1, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

William and Kate attend netball thriller in Glasgow with children

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

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A member of staff from the Royal Trust Collection takes a closer look at a green teal wool hat with in-laid straw emerald green brim, designed by Rachel Trevor-Morgan, that the late Queen Elizabeth II wore for the opening of the 6th session of the Scottish Parliament in October 2021 which is on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of the monarch in Scotland.

New tour set to give look at Queen's Palace of Holyroodhouse

King’s Awards for Enterprise: 8 Scottish businesses recognised by King Charles

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Late Queen’s private rooms at Holyroodhouse to open for first time

The talented Fay Lenore came from a family of variety artists

Scotsman Obituaries: Fay Lenore, variety performer and actress

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dressed for Princess Margaret's wedding in 1960. By Sir Cecil Beaton.

Scottish designer to feature in largest display of Queen's fashion

Patricia Routledge has died at the age of 96.

Patricia Routledge in her own words: 13 quotes from the late actress

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92.

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

The key things we have learned from Nicola Sturgeon's memoir

Millions is being spent on officer overtime at Police Scotland.

The £85,000-a-day Police Scotland overtime bill revealed

The royal train arrives at London Euston Station ready to carry the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on a tour across the UK.

King Charles brings royal train that once ran to Balmoral to an end

The Princess Royal viewing the new bronze figurehead. Picture: Malcolm Ross

Princess Royal unveils bronze figurehead of late Queen in Edinburgh

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The BBC Scotland headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: BBC

BBC Scotland appoints head of news and current affairs

Conall Burns (Sales Assistant) unwraps The No.1 Dress Uniform of Rear Admiral Sir Robert Woodard KCVO DL, Britannia’s last Admiral, for display.

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The Glasgow Science Centre, where the event will take place

Job cuts loom at popular Glasgow attraction as future 'at risk'

King Charles III and Queen Camilla after attending a service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, in which a new piece of music by Paul Mealor was performed to mark the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary. Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire

King Charles and Camilla listen to new anniversary music in historic kirk

The BBC Scotland headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: BBC

'Brilliant' BBC Scotland leader to leave in summer

US President Donald Trump on a previous visit to Scotland.

Donald Trump's Scotland visit in details and what will be discussed

Sir Jim Walker was known as much for his personal charm as his business acumen

Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Jim N Walker CBE, Walkers Shortbread legend

The view from the Castle Hotel over Windsor Castle and the Guildhall. Credit: Castle Hotel

The historic Windsor hotel that is a must-visit for Royal fans

Clow Group Ltd. honoured to receive Royal Warrant Appointment To HM The King

A member of staff putting the finishing touches to the Christmas Tree in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where the exhibition will run. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

The best images at the Royal Portraits Edinburgh exhibition

Monica McGhee, a Scottish opera singer who feared losing her voice to cancer, has teamed up with two other survivors to compose a song highlighting NHS wait times. Picture: Daniel Lewis/PA Wire

Watch: Opera singer's song on NHS wait times after cancer battle

Ron Glasgow in action. He won ten caps for Scotland – but it should have been more

Obituaries: Ron Glasgow, Scottsh rugby international, teacher and soldier

House Butler Michael Russell puts the finishing touches to the Christmas displays in The Pink Dining Room at Dumfries House, in Cumnock. Picture: PA

How you can dine like a King in Charles's favourite room at Dumfries

The front page of The Scotsman on Saturday, September 5 , 1964 which recorded the great occasion of the opening of the Forth Road Bridge.

The Scotsman: How we reported the opening of the Forth Road Bridge

Representatives of Aberdeenshire Council and Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd celebrate their award success for the Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge project on Royal Deeside.

Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge wins Scotland’s Best Infrastructure Project for 2024

Premium discounts await Brits in Portugal's tax-free retail therapy haven

The flypast happened on Saturday evening

Watch: The Red Arrows wow Edinburgh Tattoo crowds with colourful flypast

Princess Diana’s brother-in-law Lord Fellowes has died at 82 (Photo by Getty Images)

Princess Diana’s brother-in-law Lord Fellowes has died at 82

The Very Rev. Dr James Simpson pictured during his time as minister at Dornoch Cathedral

Scotsman Obituaries: The Very Rev. James Simpson - minister of Dornoch Cathedral

Secret wild swimming spots in Scotland and beyond

Record ticket sales hailed as Highland show draws to a close

Grayson Calvert, five, with Doorpark Hamish, the miniature Shetland pony at the Royal Highland Show. Picture: John Devlin

Explainer Five of the best things to do at the Royal Highland Show

The Queen's Cup is among those up for grabs at this year's Royal Highland Show

The (327) trophies are polished, let the Royal Highland Show 2024 begin

This small church can be found in Crathie village

Minister who comforted Queen Elizabeth II 'honoured' by King's recognition

10 breeds of adorable dog that have the closest links with royalty

Reporter Alison Campsie at Balmoral Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. PIC: Contributed.

What is it like reporting from Balmoral? - Alison Campsie

Analysis Susan Mansfield on Jonathan Yeo's portrait of King Charles
Jonathan Yeo’s frank depiction of King Charles is a portrait which calls our attention to the sitter first and foremost as a human being, writes Susan Mansfield

Rangers manager Walter Smith with the league championship trophy in 1992.

Rangers to erect Walter Smith statue at Ibrox as date and location revealed

Islay House is on the market for £3m. PIC: Knight Frank

Prestigious house on whisky island on market for £3m

King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey. Image: Aaron Chown/Press Association.

Scottish Tories in call to commission Holyrood portrait of King Charles

Princess arrives by helicopter for secret visit

General Sir Frank Kitson at Buckingham Palace to receive his knighthood in 1980

Scotsman Obituaries: Gen Sir Frank Kitson, controversial British Army officer

Who’s next in line for the throne after the King? Order of succession

King Charles III during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey.

What era are we in now the Elizabethan era is over?

A car damaged by falling debris in Glasgow in January 1968 after a fierce storm swept in, killing 20. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Remembering Scotland's deadly storm of 1968 which no one knew was coming

Charis Duthie, MERCHAT; Alastair Macphie, Chairman; James Ferrier, Platinum Jubilee Coastal Path Project Manager and Casper Lampkin MERCHAT. (Pic: Ian Georgeson)

Macphie funds key link in Platinum Jubilee project

Edinburgh Lord Provost Norman Irons wearing the new ceremonial robes designed by Betty Davis in November 1992 (Picture: Jack Crombie)

Scotsman Obituaries: Norman Irons, first SNP Lord Provost of Edinburgh

Prince Andrew, Duke of York during the centenary Armistice Day service. Picture: Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker/PA

Andrew's links to Epstein to come under scrutiny as Maxwell papers published

An exclusive single malt whisky released to celebrate King Charles' 75th birthday last month. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

Balmoral releases rare whisky to mark King Charles III 75th birthday

Sylvia Ormiston, the stud manager at Balmoral with some of the Highland Pony herd. Picture by Jim Crichton.

Balmoral jobs at risk as 'King doesn't want to farm anymore'

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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