Fifth party of Scotland should carve out a space for itself by reverting to principles of freedom, choice and compassion — and preparing for coalition government | ✍️ Ian Bradley thetimes.co.uk/article/how-sc…

A sign advertising a new eatery in Glasgow airport in Irish Gaelic rather than Scots sparked criticism from passengers who urged those responsible to ‘show some respect’
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Nikola Stedul was shot by Vinko Sindicic in a quiet street in Kirkcaldy in 1988, and was contacted by him the day before he died in 2022, as a new podcast relates ⬇️ thetimes.co.uk/article/vinko-…

🔺 EXCLUSIVE: It has been hailed as the greatest-ever Scottish novel and spawned a big screen adaptation.

But now it has been suggested that Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s Sunset Song was heavily influenced by the work of a largely unknown Scottish author ⬇️ thetimes.co.uk/article/sunset…

Charges for bin collections and cuts to services such as libraries and swimming pools will have to increase if councils are to balance their books, Scotland’s spending watchdog has warned thetimes.co.uk/article/cash-s…

Peter Coshan was lured to his death after being catfished on a gay dating app by a Paul McNaughton who stole thousands of pounds from him and spent it on a trip to Blackpool
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The deputy first minister raised concerns about emergency medical care on the island after a festivalgoer, 49, died when ‘access to a hospital was limited’
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Summerhall, a multi-arts centre, could become flats, offices or a boutique hotel but it is hoped that the buyers will build on its legacy
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Emergency legislation to quash convictions for Scottish sub-postmasters affected by the Horizon scandal is a “misstep” which will see guilty people acquitted, one of Scotland’s top lawyers has said thetimes.co.uk/article/quashi…

As his crusty cop gets a reboot, the author talks about Scottish politics, social media and Edinburgh noir ⬇️ thetimes.co.uk/article/ian-ra…