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Winners announced for the 2026 Made in Scotland Awards

Simone Ramage leaving Edinburgh High Court, following a disposal hearing after being found responsible for killing her partner Brian Kowbel with an air rifle, following an examination of facts hearing, having been deemed unfit to stand trial

Woman given supervision and treatment order for killing partner

John Davidson attending the 79th British Academy Film Awards (Ian West/PA)

Tourette campaigner John Davidson on decision to watch BAFTAs remotely

Proposals to replace Eyemouth primary have been ongoing for 11 years

A Borders town and an 11-year fight for new primary school

King Charles III starts a traditional game of hand ba' during his visit to Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, as part of the King's visit to Scotland for Holyrood Week.

King starts hand ba’ game in Jedburgh as part of Royal Week

Sam Heughan's Sassenach whisky display at The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Sassenach whisky on display at The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Greg James celebrates as he crosses the finish line on the final day of Radio 1's Longest Ride challenge for Comic Relief at Murrayfield Stadium .

Here are 25 pictures from Greg James' Comic Relief challenge

Greg James learning how much money he helped raise for Comic Relief during his 1,000 tandem bike challenge.

How much money has Greg James raised for Comic Relief so far?

Greg James is on the final day of his Comic Relief challenge, with the finish line in Edinburgh fast approaching.

Where is Greg James? His route for the final day and how to track him

Greg James with Jamie Laing on the road during the penultimate day of the Radio 1 Longest Ride challenge for Comic Relief.

The route Greg James will take in Scotland for Comic Relief challenge

Stunning new Scottish Borders retreat targets ‘high-end’ staycation market

John Davidson, left, and actor Robert Aramayo attend the London gala screening of I Swear at The Curzon Mayfair cinema (Picture: Tim P Whitby)

John Davidson: I will 'never apologise' for having Tourettes

Tourette's campaigner John Davidson was heard interrupting the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony with vocal tics including strong language and one instance where a racial slur was used while actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award.

Tourette's campaigner 'deeply mortified' after Bafta racial slur

John Davidson and BAFTA Best Actor winner Robert Aramayo attend the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards Nominees' Party at the National Portrait Gallery.

BAFTA Awards 2026 in Pictures: 21 photos of the stars at the event

Robert Aramayo in 'I Swear'.

How to Watch I Swear? Here's how you can see the BAFTA-winning film

I Swear is based on the life of John Davidson.

Films with links to Scotland scoop BAFTA nominations

Scottish government unveils £2.5 million boost for young entrepreneurs

Macari's Cafe is on the market

‘Lovely’ cafe with 100 year history in Scottish town goes up for sale

I SWEAR

I Swear: Scot who inspired film has first cinema visit in 40 years

Muriel Allison with Kate Forbes as she becomes the first resident in the world to install the Kight PowerHub battery storage energy system

Pensioner gets world-first energy system using F1 tech to cut bills

The attack on Trump Turnberry came in March. Picture: John Devlin

Man and woman arrested over Donald Trump Scottish golf course damage

(L-R) Fraser Gillies, managing partner, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie; Laura Irvine, managing partner, Davidson Chalmers Stewart; Andrew Chalmers, chair, Davidson Chalmers Stewart; Mark Higgins, chair of WJM. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Two Scottish law firms merge to create 46-partner legal business

A Police Scotland investigation has been launched

Police investigating allegations of sexual abuse at a Scottish school

Alison Johnston creating in her workroom.

How to start a new artistic career in your Sixties

World travel was one of Esther Crawford's many and varied interests

Scotsman Obituaries: Esther Crawford, medical secretary turned swimming coach

Laing Speirs looking every bit the dashing young newspaperman at the Evening Dispatch in 1957

Scotsman Obituaries: Laing Speirs, Scottish journalist and public relations man

The man has now been missing for four days since the crash

Police find man missing for 5 days following massive search

Body of Scottish man who went missing in Prague found in river

George Prentice BEM, ex Branch Standard Bearer, on Church Parade in Edinburgh

Information on mystery RAFA branch sought

Former Scotland player Craig Chalmers has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Pic: Jamie McDonald /Allsport

Scotland 1990 Grand Slam hero urges men to get checked after cancer diagnosis

Jack Dun in later years

Scotsman Obituaries: Jack Dun, Scottish rugby player and agricultural merchant

From left: Hamish Rankin, head of property at The Explorer Group, and Calum Wallace, business development manager at For:EV. Picture: Simon Jauncey.

EV charging specialist launches facilities at four Scots Starbucks branches

EBC's operations director Dougie Bell, who is heading up the firm's Borders expansion. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh Boiler Company powering up presence in Borders with hiring spree

Dr Scilla Elworthy has acted as an advisor to Nelson Mandela.

Scottish conflict resolution expert wins prestigious peace prize

The Great Tapestry of Scotland Gallery, Galashiels, Scotland, UK. Image: Keith Hunter

Summer travel: Handcrafted stitches in time

Richie Gray, left, worked previously with the Springboks but is now part of the coaching team at Toulon. (Photo by David Gibson/Photosport/Shutterstock)

Meet the other Richie Gray, who is helping Toulon plot Glasgow’s downfall

Scottish Building Society chief executive Paul Denton: 'Our focus on providing uncomplicated saving and mortgage products in a friendly manner has built a trust with customers.'

Scottish Building Society pledges community funding after 'positive' year

This is the hidden gem less than an hour from Edinburgh

Ad Feature Explore the Heartlands: unique market less than an hour from Edinburgh

Derek Turnbull had a big part to play in 1993 when Wales came to Murrayfield and left having scored precisely no points

Aidan Smith's Saturday Interview: Derek Turnbull on 'niling' Wales and bull

A woman waits outside a branch of Poundstretcher near Lewisham high street.

Poundstretcher announces plans to open 50 new shops in 2023

Image: Adobe Stock

Kirsty McLuckie on community values

Kerry Jones is behind a project to turn a 1980 caravan into a solar-powered cinema which will tour the south of Scotland.

1980s caravan to become solar-powered mobile cinema

Quarry Studios

These buildings are competing to be named the best in Scotland of 2022

A man was struck during a hit and run on the A7, Ladhope Vale on Sunday (Photo: Google Maps).

38-year-old man struck by car in hit and run

Police are looking to speak to the driver of a third car, who may have witnessed the collision. PIC: John Devlin.

Man, 20, fights for life after two Seat Ibizas collide

David McLeod

Body found in search for man with dementia, 78, missing for three days

A barn owl, along with a goshawk, was found dead in the trap owned by gamekeeper Peter Givens. PIC: Steve Garvie/Creative Commons.

Gamekeeper fined £300 for killing a barn owl and goshawk in the Borders

The Scotsman Top Stories

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