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Alan Young
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Editor, The Scotsman

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Lights, camera, action - after a remarkable campaign, Edinburgh's Filmhouse is due to reopen this week, and I can't wait. @janekbradley.bsky.social has an exclusive first look inside here - words, picture, video 📽️

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First look inside refurbished Edinburgh Filmhouse set to open its doors this week
The Edinburgh Filmhouse is due to open to the public on Friday - and here are the first images from inside the refurbished venue.
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June 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Today's @thescotsman front page marking #VEDay80
May 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Free with The Scotsman this Saturday. Don't miss
The List's fantastic guide to Scotland's festivals 2025
February 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Not switching platforms until Bluesky gives us quality deranged content such as this.
December 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Here's the Saturday Scotsman front page featuring your must read interview of the weekend - Janet Christie chats to Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid - read it here www.scotsman.com/news/scottis...
December 7, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Fantastic to be at the @standrewsbookfest.bsky.social Saltire Society First Book awards event, sponsored by The Scotsman at Scotland House. Three inspirational debut authors who we will be hearing a lot more from - and I left with three signed books!
November 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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We are a brand new book festival in London running next week. It has taken a HUGE leap of faith to get this far so please repost and tell your friends. Thanks to @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social for being our amazing media partner, especially @alanyoung3000.bsky.social and @rogercox.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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Scottish private schools hit parents with 16.2% VAT-linked fee hike - weeks after revealing cost-saving merger

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Scottish private schools announce 16% VAT-linked fee hike - weeks after revealing cost-saving merger
Principal of Edinburgh schools admits the decision will cause ‘frustration’
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November 19, 2024 at 11:55 AM
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Analysis: Stephen Flynn is not the only one SNP MSPs should be worried about

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Stephen Flynn is not the only one SNP MSPs should be worried about
The SNP is bracing for more party turmoil on the back of Stephen Flynn’s tilt at Holyrood
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November 18, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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🔴 Let's do this..

Follow along for news, opinion and expert analysis from Scotland's national newspaper.

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November 15, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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Scotland’s former first minister has accused Elon Musk of accessing his private messages as part of a campaign to “besmirch” his reputation, describing the X owner and incoming co-head of the US Dept of Govt Efficiency as “one of the most dangerous men on the planet" www.scotsman.com/news/scottis...
Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of accessing private messages to ‘besmirch’ his reputation
Ex-first minister claims billionaire ‘scours’ communications of people he sees as a threat
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November 14, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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🔴 “Roxie had access to her den, but the frightening noises seem to have been too much for her."

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Fireworks blamed for tragic death of Edinburgh Zoo's baby red panda on Bonfire Night
Edinburgh Zoo has confirmed the death of its four-month-old red panda
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November 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Scotsman is here @thescotsmanpaper.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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"It is heartbreaking for us to be presenting a reduced festival. But we have got to be cognisant of where we are." Nicola Benedetti on the financial pressures facing one of Edinburgh's showpiece cultural events. Report by The Scotsman's arts corr, Brian Ferguson: www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
Nicola Benedetti reveals 'heartbreaking' cuts to Edinburgh Festival over funding blow
Flagship cultural event left without any Scottish Government funding for 2025
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November 14, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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🔴 Lib Dem leader says Budget deal with SNP now 'more attractive proposition'

But Alex Cole-Hamilton insisted the Scottish Government will still have to ‘move mountains’ if it wants to secure his party's support:

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Lib Dem leader says Budget deal with SNP now 'more attractive proposition'
But Alex Cole-Hamilton said the Scottish Government will still have to ‘move mountains’
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November 13, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Petroineos has blamed the UK and Scottish governments for 400 jobs being axed at Grangemouth.
-claimed it warned politicians five years ago this was coming and action to protect jobs didn't happen
-plans to phase out new petrol and diesel cars has forced their hand
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Why Ineos is blaming SNP and Labour's policies for 400 Grangemouth job losses
The Scottish and UK governments have been blamed for pursuing a ban on new petrol and diesel cars for forcing Petroineos to close its Grangemouth oil refinery, axing 400 jobs.
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November 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Hello Blue Sky! New exclusive just up on The Scotsman from Education Correspondent Calum Ross

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Private school parents flood Edinburgh state schools with VAT charge enquiries - here is where
City council figures show dozens of contacts between June and September
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November 13, 2024 at 12:32 PM