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Thousands of trans rights protesters on Edinburgh streets following court ruling
The rally and march was organised by Resisting Transphobia.
By
Nick Forbes
19 Apr 2025
Environment
Grave of Scottish soldier is identified 80 years after he died in Italy
Private George Alister Walker Ewan of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders died after being wounded in action in June 1944.
By
Nick Forbes
16 Oct 2024
Environment
‘Rare and special’ piece of Roman armour on display in Scotland for first time
The armour was discovered in over 100 pieces at the site of the Trimontium fort near Melrose in 1906.
By
Nick Forbes
16 Oct 2024
Politics
Scottish Government ‘floundering’ on fisheries plans, marine charity says
The Scottish Government committed to delivering 22 Fisheries Management Plans by 2024 for key stocks in Scottish waters.
By
Nick Forbes
14 Oct 2024
Politics
John Mason expelled from SNP over ‘utterly abhorrent’ Gaza comments
The veteran MSP lost the party whip in August over a social media post in which he denied a genocide was taking place in Gaza.
By
Nick Forbes
14 Oct 2024
UK
What next for the Alba party following Salmond death?
The Alba party, founded by Alex Salmond in 2021, is yet to see any of its candidates win a seat in an election.
By
Nick Forbes
13 Oct 2024
Environment
Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say
The 18-hole extension to Donald Trump’s Menie Links course in Aberdeenshire is set to open in 2025.
By
Nick Forbes
12 Oct 2024
Celebrity News
Edinburgh celebrates 20 years since becoming first City of Literature
The Scottish capital has hosted a series of events over the past two decades highlighting its literary credentials.
By
Nick Forbes
11 Oct 2024
Politics
Whistleblowers ‘undermined’ efforts to protect patient safety, inquiry hears
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is currently investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.
By
Nick Forbes
10 Oct 2024
Politics
Flagship superhospital was not what we expected, medical director tells inquiry
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is currently investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.
By
Nick Forbes
10 Oct 2024
Politics
Hygiene specialist recalls ‘overriding smell of mould’ in hospital plant room
Tim Wafer was giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.
By
Nick Forbes
8 Oct 2024
Politics
No attempt to ‘deflect’ attention from infection issues at hospital, probe hears
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.
By
Nick Forbes
8 Oct 2024
Music
Album buried underground for more than a year takes classical number one spot
Scottish composer and producer Erland Cooper has been described as the ‘Banksy of classical music’.
By
Nick Forbes
2 Oct 2024
Business News
Train drivers’ union calls on government to ‘think again’ on peak rail fares
The decision to end the trial scrapping peak fares means an anytime return ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh now costs £31.40 instead of £16.20.
By
Nick Forbes
30 Sept 2024
Politics
Findlay: I will represent commonsense views of mainstream Scotland
Russell Findlay was elected leader of the Scottish Conservative Party on Friday.
By
Nick Forbes
29 Sept 2024
UK
Day of disruption to cross-border trains after fallen tree damages cables
Network Rail Scotland said it was aiming to reopen the line at 10.30pm.
By
Nick Forbes
26 Sept 2024
Politics
First Minister hosts reception to honour Scottish Olympians and Paralympians
Some 56 Scottish athletes took part in the two Games, with several breaking world, Scottish or British records in their events.
By
Nick Forbes
26 Sept 2024
Politics
First Minister calls for action to improve Scotland’s ‘climate resilience’
The Scottish First Minister will announce new Scottish Government plans for tackling the impacts of climate change.
By
Nick Forbes
25 Sept 2024
Celebrity News
Cycling and Banksy key draws as 25 million people visited Glasgow in 2023
The inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships, which took place in Glasgow in August 2023, attracted 500,000 spectators and 8,000 athletes.
By
Nick Forbes
25 Sept 2024
Health
Father who had four liver transplants 'forever grateful' to donors
‘I’m able to still be here to see my girls grow up,’ Welder Martin Dillett says
By
Nick Forbes
24 Sept 2024
UK
Footballer sacked by club after being charged over cannabis seized at airport
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who played for Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers on Wednesday.
By
Nick Forbes
19 Sept 2024
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