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90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland Scotsman comment

Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

Golf, a game so popular that they once decided to ban it (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

Why Royal Dornoch's new course shouldn't break 1457 law banning golf Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre discusses a club selection with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday

'Volatile' MacIntyre deserves break heading into Dunhill Links defence

Danny McGrain seen with John Barnes during a Celtic vs Liverpool legends charity match in 2006 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Danny McGrain deserves all our best wishes after Alzheimer's diagnosis Scotsman comment

Team Europe’s Nastasia Nadaud celebrates her Solheim Cup singles victory on Sunday with Scottish caddie Michele Thomson at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands

Scottish golf needs new Solheim Cup poster girl like Hull or Woad

France's Antoine Dupont carries the trophy surrounded by the other captains at this year's Six Nations launch at Edinburgh Castle.

Abominable idea: why Six Nations USA plan needs nipped in the bud Graham Bean

GB&I captain Dean Robertson lifts the Walker Cup following his team’s dramatic victory at Lahinch on Sunday

Astonishing Walker Cup win deserves every award you can think of Martin Dempster

Joe Dean poses with the trophy following his victory in the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry on Sunday

Bonkers British Masters will go down as one we'll never forget

Aberdeen captain Kevin Nisbet has scored nine goals in seven games for Aberdeen this season (Pic: SNS)

Nisbet's Dons renaissance shouldn't go unnoticed by new Scotland boss

Scott Jamieson and his caddie, Ayr man Chris McCalman, celebrate the Scot’s welcome return to winning ways on the DP World Tour in the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links on Sunday

Golf world applauds 'good guy' Jamieson and rightly so Martin Dempster

Scotland are heading in a different direction under Sebastian Pocognoli.

Scotland listen to the crowd with Pocognoli appointment Mark Atkinson

Alexandra Eala returns to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their women's singles tennis match at this year's Wimbledon Championships (Picture: Henry Nicholls)

What Arthur Fery and Alex Eala reveal about inequality in tennis Christine Nash

Some Scots will doubtless be joining in Norway fans' rowing-based chant when they take on England in the World Cup (Picture: Justin Setterfield)

Why Scots should ditch their tedious 'Anyone But England' attitude John McLellan

A piper performs for Brazilian fans ahead of the game in Miami (Picture: Michael Reaves)

Why Scotland won big at the World Cup, and must do so again Ian Johnston

Double Masters champion Rory McIlroy is part of another stellar field for the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Why East Lothian is rightful home of Genesis Scottish Open Martin Dempster

Players celebrate after John McGinn scored the winning goal in Scotland's opening World Cup match against Haiti (Picture: Justin Setterfield)

History beckons as Scotland prepares for biggest ever football match Scotsman comment

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the World Cup trophy while speaking during the World Cup International Broadcast Center Grand Opening ceremony on June 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Only the football can ignite World Cup working hard to lose its appeal Alan Pattullo

Former strike partners Ian Rush and Kenny Dalglish pictured in April at the English FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Liverpool (Picture: Darren Staples)

A practical way to wish Kenny Dalglish well in fight against cancer Scotsman comment

Steve Clarke’s contract extension has provoked a mixed reaction among Scotland fans.

Clarke contract extension a risky move from SFA amid mixed reaction

Graeme Shinnie will leave Aberdeen this summer as a modern day Pittodrie legend (Pic: SNS)

Shinnie’s departure leaves Aberdeen with toughest replacement job yet

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is escorted from the pitch by security after Celtic fans invade the pitch at the end of the title-deciding last game of the season (Andrew Milligan)

How 1980s football 'casuals' are making a comeback Tom Wood

Daizen Maeda, right, shows his anguish after his Celtic goal was ruled out for offside.

Celtic-Hearts key incident shows our game can't live without VAR Matthew Elder

Hearts' Frankie Kent celebrates scoring against Falkirk at Tynecastle on Wednesday (Picture: WM Sport Media)

Hearts have done something special – even if they don't win the league Scotsman comment

The original Hampden hosted a series of Scotland men’s international games

Why Glasgow is home to world football's sacred 'belly button' Scotsman comment

George Clooney looks delighted on being presented with a Scotland shirt by Claire Phale, a 35-year-old from Edinburgh, who won a fundraising prize draw to meet him

Tartan Army signs up Clooney as stars align for a World Cup thriller Scotsman comment

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith deserves more backing from Murrayfield.

Why Glasgow Warriors deserve more support from Scottish Rugby Graham Bean

Hearts are riding high but will they become the first team outside of the Old Firm to win the Scottish league title in 40 years? (Picture: Zak Mauger)

Scotland's neutrals are turning maroon as Hearts close in on title Scotsman comment

Sporting events like the Commonwealth Games should be a celebration of physical fitness, not junk food and alcohol (Picture: Michael Steele)

Why watching the Commonwealth Games could be bad for your health Dr Robin Ireland

Michael Stewart is currently welcome at Hampden.

Stewart v SFA puts boxing and cup in shade - more rounds could come Mark Atkinson

The Glasgow Tartans vs the England Eruptors

I attended Scotland’s first American Football Arena League game

Scotland lost heavily the last time they played England (Picture: Dan Mullan)

Why Scotland has won a victory ahead of England Murrayfield clash Scotsman comment

Scotland fans made a strong positive impression on locals during the Euro 2024 championship in Germany (Picture: Thomas Niedermueller)

Why there could be TWO Tartan Armies at this year's World Cup Scotsman comment

Edinburgh's new defence coach Brad Davis has worked previously with the Australia national team.

Edinburgh Rugby's big reset can't afford to fail Graham Bean

A glum-looking Bob MacIntyre as he missed the cut in the Masters for the second year in a row

Time for MacIntyre to get back to making people love him Martin Dempster

Bob MacIntyre had lots to smile about in the Valero Texas Open despite missing out on a third PGA Tour title triumph

I rate MacIntyre's Masters chances as something big could be on cards

Scott McTominay celebrates the final goal of Scotland's 4-2 over Denmark that secured World Cup qualification (Picture: Stu Forster)

It's time to get excited about Scotland's return to football World Cup Scotsman comment

Scotland's Rory Darge celebrates as George Turner (centre rear, obscured) scores his side's vital fourth try during the the win over Wales in the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Fraser Brown: Time to give this Scotland coach and team overdue credit

Davy Zyw will be the first snowsports athlete with MND to compete in the Winter Paralympics (Picture: Neil Pooran)

Snowboarder shows triumph of human spirit over 'most evil disease' Scotsman comment

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu with the Calcutta Cup after the win over England at Murrayfield.

Townsend vindication, kryptonite, and injury solutions - Fraser Brown

Slovenian Benjamin Sesko, left, scores for Manchester United against West Ham on Tuesday (Picture: Adam Davy)

Jim Ratcliffe should look at Man U team to learn value of immigrants Scotsman comment

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend watches his players during the warm-up before the Six Nations defeat to Italy at Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, on February 7, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images)

Scots in decline under Townsend and Red Bull could prove his downfall

Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat pictured in action in 2022 (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

How Team GB can add to nearly 500 years of curling history Scotsman comment

Harvey Barnes played for England Under 20s against Scotland at the Toulon tournament in 2017

No Harvey, no party? Decision timeline as Ally McCoist has say

Bob MacIntyre celebrated his win in last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with partner Shannon Hartley, dad Dougie, sisters Gillian and Nicola and nieces Lottie and Penny

Family man MacIntyre's baby privacy was rightly respected

Three fights broke out within the first few seconds of an ice hockey game between Canada and the USA last year (Picture: Minas Panagiotakis)

Fighting on skates? I was doubtful about ice hockey but it won me over Lisa Simonis

Scotland players and officials parade in their kilts prior to kick off at the opening match of the 1998 World Cup against Brazil in Paris, France. (From left) Hugh Allan , Darren Jackson , Jonathan Gould, Tom Boyd , Stewart Hillis and Craig Burley

Scotland World Cup kiltgate: SFA ditching national dress welcome move Alan Pattullo

The Tour de France is coming to Scotland in 2027 (Picture: Pascal Guyot)

Scotland's welcome for Tour de France must be a tour de force Scotsman comment

Harvey Barnes won his only England cap in 2020 against Wales.

Clarke and Tuchel should meet up at Newcastle v Man City Alan Pattullo

Angus Gunn, left, and Craig Gordon are vying for the Scotland No 1 spot.

Scotland destiny unfolding for Gordon - with help from Villa Park Alan Pattullo

Exercising in a gym is one way to keep fit, but a brisk walk can have surprisingly beneficial effects too (Picture: Spencer Platt)

Fresh evidence to support call for Scotland to be a 'sporting nation' Scotsman comment

Celtic have sacked Wilfried Nancy after just eight games in charge

Celtic were told to let Nancy cook but he served up the inedible Mark Atkinson

DP World Tour could be pathway for Brooks Koepka back to PGA Tour

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