Scott Begbie: MasterChef conjures tastes of years gone by
Big round of applause to Ross Smyth who was flying the flag for Scotland on MasterChef this week.
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Royal Highland Show cancelled for second year running due to pandemic
The Royal Highland Show has been cancelled for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
There will be an ongoing need for Covid vaccine in coming years, Smith says
Scotland’s top doctor has said Covid-19 vaccinations may be a staple “in the coming years”, although he could not say who may need to receive booster jabs.
Two Edinburgh sex attacks carried out by one man, police say
One man was responsible for two sex attacks carried out in Edinburgh more than five years ago, Police Scotland have said.
Transformation plans for historic city street could see cars largely banned
Cars could be largely banned from George Street in Edinburgh as part of plans to open up the historic thoroughfare for pedestrians and cyclists.
Public invited to have say on future of Edinburgh Christmas and Hogmanay
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on the future of Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations.
Any end date for virus restrictions now would be made up, Sturgeon says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she would be “making it up” if she gave a specific date for the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
Man arrested over sexual offences in west of Edinburgh
A man has been arrested in connection with several sexual offences which took place in the west of Edinburgh, including the sexual assault of a teenage girl.
‘Facial blindness’ studied in large-scale research project
The largest-ever research project into the treatment of people with so-called “face blindness” has been launched.
Teenage boy taken to hospital after serious assault
A 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being seriously assaulted in Livingston. Police were called to Ogilvie Way at 5.20pm on Thursday, where the teenager was found injured. He was was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh for treatment. Police say inquires are ongoing.
Two people charged with human trafficking
Two people have been charged in connection with human trafficking offences in Glasgow.
Richard Cockerill feels Edinburgh can build ‘something special’ at new stadium
Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill believes their new stadium will allow them to build something special after construction work was completed.
Three people arrested in connection with human trafficking
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with human trafficking offences.
Sturgeon finding it hard ‘not to use expletives’ after alleged Rangers breach
Nicola Sturgeon has said it takes “all her power” not to “use expletives” after an alleged breach of Covid-19 regulations at Rangers.
Hotel quarantine begins for international arrivals to Scotland
Travellers flying directly into Scotland on international flights have to self-isolate for 10 days in a quarantine hotel room, under new regulations taking effect on Monday.
Bursary offered to dental students forced to repeat final year
Dental students forced to repeat their final year will be given a bursary by the Scottish Government.
Two in five top universities in UK see drop in students from state schools
The proportion of students from state schools entering UK universities has remained almost unchanged for the past five years, despite a continuing push to boost numbers.
Warnings over travel as temperatures drop to minus 17C overnight
The Met Office has forecast extreme cold temperatures as most of Scotland is expected to remain below freezing on Wednesday.
Temperatures ‘dip to almost minus 18C’ as Scotland battles snow
Parts of Scotland reached as low as nearly minus 18 Celsius (minus 0.4F) on Monday night, as the country faced Storm Darcy.
Travel disruption as Scotland faces amber snow warning
Travel across Scotland has been disrupted after a snow warning was updated from yellow to amber across the central belt.
Travel disruption expected as Scotland gears up for heavy snow
Disruption to travel is set to worsen as an upgraded amber warning has been put in force across central Scotland.
Edinburgh ‘blackout’ as power cut hits parts of city
Edinburgh residents have described how the city was plunged into a “blackout” following a power outage.
Army gives Covid-19 jabs at mass vaccination centre
The Army has begun giving people Covid-19 jabs at a mass vaccination centre at the Royal Highland Centre just outside Edinburgh.
Tourism: New B&B regulations ‘using a sledgehammer to crack a nut’
Plans to tackle short-term lets are "damaging and misguided" and will "undoubtedly" lead to the closure of B&Bs, say tourism bosses in the north.
Metro system and tram expansion part of Scotland’s green transport future
A metro system in Glasgow and a mass transit system in Edinburgh form part of the Scottish Government’s vision for the future of transport.
Military personnel to begin administering coronavirus vaccine in Scotland
The military is to start administering the coronavirus vaccine in Scotland for the first time.
Committee backs plan to tackle short-term lets but MSPs voice concerns
A Scottish Parliament committee has voted in favour of proposals to introduce a licensing system for short-term lets, as well as plans for “control areas” to limit their spread.
The 20-a-side 1871 Scotland and England rugby international with links to Harry Potter
It was a low-key start to a global phenomenon: a small advertisement in The Scotsman on March 27 1871, promoting an "International Football Match".
Six Covid-19 deaths reported as next phase of vaccination set to begin
Six deaths from coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland in the past 24 hours as the next stage of the vaccine rollout is due to start on Monday.
Six hillwalkers charged amid coronavirus restrictions
Six hillwalkers have been charged amid coronavirus restrictions over the last two months, according to Police Scotland.