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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 36m

📰 Good morning! Here is the front page of The Scotsman on Friday.

The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 37m

🔴 Team hopes conditions of -35C will infuse product with continent’s terroir of ‘clean air, strong winds, and icy temperatures’

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World first for the amber nectar as whisky matures in Antarctica

Team hopes conditions of -35C will infuse product with continent’s terroir of ‘clean air, strong winds, and icy temperatures’

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 37m

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SNP 'all over the shop' as Aberdeen conference poised to shun oil and gas debate

Scotland’s leading trade unionist will tell SNP conference that the Scottish Government’s industrial strategy amounts to nothing more than a ‘glorified prospectus for the finance sector’

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 38m

🔴 Around 100 assaults a day are taking place in Scotland’s schools and colleges - half of all attacks on public sector staff

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'Shocking': 100 assaults a day taking place in Scotland's schools and nurseries

Around 100 assaults a day are taking place in Scotland’s schools and colleges - half of all attacks on public sector staff

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 38m

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Historic Environment Scotland chief executive suspended a year after taking up post

Katerina Brown took up the post of chief executive at Historic Environment Scotland a year ago

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 14h

Ryanair flight makes emergency landing after being six minutes from running out of fuel
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Scottish flight makes emergency landing after being six minutes from running out of fuel

The plane failed to land at both Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport.

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 14h

John Swinney did not raise Covid exam results scandal with SQA despite warnings
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John Swinney did not raise Covid exam results scandal with SQA despite warnings

The First Minister was warned in a July 2020 letter that the poorest Scots would be punished by the SQA’s moderation system - but did not speak to the SQA about it.

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 18h

Glasgow Airport wins back key New York route after seven-year gap
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Glasgow Airport wins back key New York route after seven-year gap

United Airlines to resume daily summer flights from May

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 22h

Donald Trump announces Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan
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'Moment of profound relief': Israel and Hamas 'agree to first phase' of peace plan

It is hoped the agreement between Israel and Hamas will pave the way for a ceasefire

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

📰 Good morning, here is the front page of The Scotsman for Thursday.

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

🔴 Edinburgh University is the only institution to be recognised among the best in Europe, according to the 2026 THE World University Rankings.

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Here are the 15 best universities in Europe - including the University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh University is the only institution to be recognised among the best in Europe, according to the 2026 THE World University Rankings.

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

🔴 The 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings are here, with three Scottish universities named among the best in the UK.

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Which Scottish universities are among the UK's best? Here are the 21 top UK universities for 2026

The 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings are here, with three Scottish universities named among the best in the UK.

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

🔴 Nicola Sturgeon picked her best and worst MSPs at the Scottish Parliament - after some hesitation.

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Nicola Sturgeon picks her best and worst MSPs at the Scottish Parliament

Nicola Sturgeon picked her best and worst MSPs at the Scottish Parliament - after some hesitation.

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

🔴 While demand for salmon continues to grow, pressure mounts to keep the welfare of farmed fish in check

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Ministers' commitment to guidance could see fish farms prosecuted for poor welfare

While demand for salmon continues to grow, pressure mounts to keep the welfare of farmed fish in check

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Why Swinney's new independence paper feels detached from political reality

The energy and urgency has gone from the independence debate

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

🔴 Nicola Sturgeon spoke candidly about her views on the employment tribunals of Sandie Peggie and Maria Kelly as well as her grief over Alex Salmond.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Women like Sandie Peggie, Maria Kelly 'brave' over human rights

Nicola Sturgeon spoke candidly about her views on the employment tribunals of Sandie Peggie and Maria Kelly as well as her grief over Alex Salmond.

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🔴 Public satisfaction with the NHS in Scotland has also fallen to an all-time low

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Trust level in Scottish Government revealed as NHS satisfaction falls to record low

Public satisfaction with the NHS in Scotland has also fallen to an all-time low

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

🔴 Body that represents institutions says ‘vindictive and flawed’ policy will ultimately cost taxpayers money

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Private schools say rolls down more than 1,000 since VAT imposed on fees

Body that represents institutions says ‘vindictive and flawed’ policy will ultimately cost taxpayers money

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

Nicola Sturgeon 'shocked' to learn Myleene Klass stalker sent her letter signed in blood
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Nicola Sturgeon 'shocked' that Myleene Klass stalker sent her letter signed in blood

Nicola Sturgeon was unaware of a letter signed in blood sent by a man convicted of stalking Myleene Klass

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

Exclusive: Re-opening rail line to St Andrews rejected by Scottish Government, via @alastairdalton.bsky.social
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Re-opening rail line to St Andrews rejected by Scottish Government

Transport Scotland favours better bus connection with Leuchars instead

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

SNP justice secretary urged to ban Police Scotland use of 'mass surveillance' technology
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SNP minister urged to ban Police Scotland use of 'mass surveillance' technology

Amnesty International has urged the Scottish Government to intervene

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

Kemi Badenoch vows Conservatives would scrap VAT on private school fees, axe stamp duty, via
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Kemi Badenoch vows Conservatives will scrap VAT on private school fees and axe stamp duty

The Conservative Party leader also pledged to scrap stamp duty on homes in England and Wales - with the Scottish Tories calling for the devolved equivalent to be abolished

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

John Swinney: Scotland is reaching the limits of devolution, as final independence paper released
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Scotland reaching the limits of devolution, argues Swinney, as final indy paper released

First Minister John Swinney made the claim as he launched a new paper on independence

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

Edinburgh Oktoberfest: 7,000 litres of beer and thousands of bratwurst destroyed after Storm Amy cancellation, via @janekbradley.bsky.social
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7,000L of beer, thousands of bratwurst destroyed after Edinburgh Oktoberfest cancellation

The event was one of many cancelled across Scotland due to Storm Amy

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The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 2d

🔴 Good morning, here is the front page of The Scotsman for Wednesday

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