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Sheriff makes safety recommendations after water deaths inquiry
Boy, 12, died on community group day trip and man drowned five years later in canyoning accident

House of Bruar is near Blair Atholl on the A9

Alcohol worth five-figure sum stolen from House of Bruar on A9

Authorities have warned that further disruption is to be expected as a fresh weather warning comes into place across Scotland after Storm Boelo. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland braces for further disruption amid new wind warning

Briony Martha in Parasocial Activity

Arts diary: The play based on chance meeting with James McAvoy

The Young Team will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next year.

Novel adapted for the stage to tell story of Scotland's gang culture

University Cafe owner Gino Verrecchia has been immortalised in a new portrait by fellow Glaswegian Gareth Reid, who previously painted King Charles III

The portrait of Glasgow cafe owner by artist who painted King Charles

Tennis ace Andy Murray and wife Kim in new behind the scenes TV series

Richard Baines Curator at Logan Botanic Garden

Tribute to man killed in Dumfries and Galloway during Storm Boelo

Clydebank dad-of-three Shaun Ennis has set off on a 314-mile challenge across Scotland in memory of his brother Christopher, who died by suicide aged 35

Man running 12 marathons to raise awareness after brother's death

Big waves in Gourock, Inverclyde

Tens of thousands without power and one man dead in Storm Boelo

(Picture: Police Scotland)

Man dead after being hit by falling tree in Storm Boelo

Mr Puksaphak saw the floods on his CCTV video.

Exclusive Restaurant owner 'devastated' after Storm Boelo flooding

Lines are blocked and stations flooded. Picture: Network Rail

All the flights, trains and ferries cancelled due to storm Boelo

Police road closure on the A78 near Skelmorlie

30,000 without power as Storm Boelo batters Scotland with 82mph gusts

John Ross remains revered for his role as a Cherokee leader. Picture: Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre

Exclusive Home of revered Highlander Cherokee chief at centre of legal battle

A Scene on Duddingston Loch, near Edinburgh by Charles Lees.

Exclusive Other painting of skating on Duddingston Loch has auction in spin

1,984 copies of George Orwell novel go on display

Summerhall.

Summerhall redevelopment 'would result in a fifth more arts space'

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, following the announcement of the UK Government's long-awaited decision on the future of the Jackdaw gas field

Exclusive Douglas Alexander: There will be no cliff edge for North Sea industry

The Mackintosh Building was hit by fire for the second time in 2018.

Ownership fire-hit Mackintosh building should be transferred from GSA

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh.

Exclusive Scottish Chamber Orchestra's warning after posting increased deficit

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Tour de France to generate 'tens of millions' for Scottish economy

Scotland set for Tour de France as full 2027 route announced

Experts warned that cyber attacks were becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Exclusive School attendances fall in wake of hoax bomb threat

Rona Munro and Rufus Norris.

Last of iconic James plays to tour Scotland

A view of the BBC Scotland building in Glasgow

BBC Three and BBC Scotland linear channels to close

John Swinney at a trade stand at the SNP party conference in Aberdeen. Picture: Paul Reid

FM branded 'field marshal Swinney' by bus boss in regulation row

It is alleged that Fraser Kilpatrick assaulted Shona Stevens (pictured) in Bourtreehill Park , on November 10 1994. (PA/Police Scotland)

Man accused of Shona Stevens murder more than 30 years ago faces trial

Sprawling 18,000 acre estate in Great Glen on market for £17million

Facial reconstruction of man from Inveresk

Watch how experts reconstructed face of a man who died 2000 years ago

Motorists will also be given 10 minutes to leave car parks without facing a penalty once their session ends under a new private parking code of practice

Drivers can challenge parking charges under new code of practice

Protesters climb onto the Monument à la Republique

I was tear gassed on a boat trip in Paris in the aftermath of riots Jane K Bradley

From left, veteran Mark Ferguson, Cadet Isabella Robertson, and serving soldier Cpl Fraser Hall

Cosmo brings soldier’s poem to life in Royal Regiment of Scotland film

Joseph Bell was a renowned surgeon and lecturer, but remains best known for inspiring his student, Arthur Conan Doyle. Picture: Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images

Exclusive A light shone on Edinburgh's 'real' Sherlock Holmes

The Fratellis.

Ticket holders left out of pocket after cancelled Scottish gigs

Jack Vettriano

Play about Vettriano in 'call to arms' to examine late artist's work

Hannah Lavery

'Tapestry of national writing heritage' on Saltires shortlist

The banknotes raised £85,000.

Charity shop 'flabbergasted' as banknote donation raises £85,000

Skyward Spirit recording in Scotland's Studio.

Exclusive RSNO faces 'most serious challenges in a generation' amid funds crisis

Record collection of late Scottish DJ JD Twitch to go on sale

Dominic Hill is to receive an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Arts diary: JD Twitch record collection and thumbs down for Sophocles

JK Rowling is the subject of a new two-part documentary.

Documentary to examine 'polarising public figure' of JK Rowling

XR Producer Lesley Johnston going out to Wordie House with the field team

Scottish expert's mission to Antarctic island home to 1000 penguins

Produced by Glasgow-based itison, the event creates 150+ jobs and champions Scotland’s world-class creative talent, from lighting and sound designers to set builders and street food vendors.

'Immersive experiences' generate £233m for Scottish economy

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been in Scottish government ownership for several years now

Aerospace company announces £57million expansion at Prestwick Airport

Summerhall.

Exclusive Summerhall Arts call for 'repair not demolition' amid warning on plans

Competitors in a Highland Reel at Aboyne Highland Gathering, Aberdeenshire

In pictures: Unearthed images show Scottish life in 1930s

Rebecca Heibein took this image in Raploch, Stirling

Skies across Scotland illuminated as Northern Lights put on a show

Elizabeth Crammond said she wants the voices of other women to be heard.

Exclusive Bereaved mother to lead Holyrood maternity protest

Blythe Duff and Mark Barrett in Contact.

From Broadway to Play, Pie and a Pint - championing Scottish theatre

The Scotch Whisky Association has lodged an appeal. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Cross-border whisky row and a fight to preserve Scotland's single malt

Claudia Winkleman wearing a piece by Judy R Clark on Celebrity Traitors.

The Edinburgh designer behind Claudia's Celebrity Traitors wardrobe

A statue of Nelson Mandela is unveiled by representatives from the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation, in Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow

‘Fitting tribute’ as statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled in Glasgow

Louise Welsh PIC: Steve Lindridge

Scottish crime writers to share their Tartan Noir secrets

Grace O’Keefe in An A To Z Guide To Dating. Photo by Ian Bowkett.

Fringe bosses mull date change as artists compare final week to covid

John Duns Scotus's Quaestiones in primum librum Sententiarum Petri Lombardi.

550-year-old book among £8m acquisitions for national collection

Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad Vikings in the Torchlight Procession.

New venue announced for Edinburgh's Hogmanay as line-up revealed

Up to 50 officers have been suspended. Picture: John Devlin

50 police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women

Broadcaster Nicky Campbell arrives at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, to give evidence during an examination of facts hearing

Teacher ‘completely lost it’ in school attack, Nicky Campbell says

Experts restore a stained glass window created by Alf Webster.

Stained glass museum to celebrate life of artist killed in WWI

The original bill promoting the screening.

The forgotten Edinburgh film believed to be the world's first 'talkie'

Celtic Connections has unveiled its line up for 2027.

Celtic Connections: 'Sprinkling of intangible magic' with 2027 line up

Sam Heughan at Wigtown Book Festival.

Arts diary: Sam Heughan's secret hike and my boyband hell

Ethan Brown was wrongly told he could not graduate. Picture: PA

Family of student who took own life after grade error reach settlement

A member of public wears a protective face mask in Waverley Station, Edinburgh, during the pandemic

Pandemic plans existed but Covid’s duration 'was not anticipated'

Police Scotland officer and bike

Woman struck by Range Rover in Ayrshire dies in hospital

Police Scotland warned that retail crime is not victimless. Picure: Adobe Stock

Children being 'actively recruited' by criminals

Fraser of Allander Institute

Majority of firms say Scottish Government doesn’t understand business

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries