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Autumn

Jamie Dobie during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium this week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jamie Dobie aiming to keep returning Scotland stars out of Glasgow side

David Alexander
David Alexander

Price stability helps to make the housing market safe as houses - David Alexande...

Wondering when winter starts in 2022? It may surprise you to know there are actually two dates.
Wondering when winter starts in 2022? It may surprise you to know there are actually two dates.

When does Winter start UK 2022 and when is the shortest day of the year?

Edinburgh's Mark Bennett played saw little game-time for Scotland in the Autumn Nations series
Edinburgh's Mark Bennett played saw little game-time for Scotland in the Autumn Nations series

Bennett plans to channel frustration positively as Edinburgh unveil Doddie plans

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV
Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Jeremy Hunt Autumn statement: What time is statement and how to watch

Image: Adobe Stock
Image: Adobe Stock

Autumn is prime house spider season

In ancient times, people wore masks during Halloween as it was thought that it would ward off spirits and prevent people from being recognised by them.
In ancient times, people wore masks during Halloween as it was thought that it would ward off spirits and prevent people from being recognised by them.

Halloween 2022: Where does Halloween come from and why do we celebrate it?

Blair Kinghorn is set to start at fly-half for Scotland against Australia on Saturday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Blair Kinghorn is set to start at fly-half for Scotland against Australia on Saturday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Highest rugby IQ' - Blair Kinghorn tipped to seize Scotland number 10 chance

Top tips for protecting wildlife this Bonfire Night

Aldi releases Le Creuset pumpkin casserole dish dupe for just £19.99

8 ways to reuse dead leaves this autumn - including home decor

The company has switched to autumn and winter operations
The company has switched to autumn and winter operations

National Highways officially switches over to autumn and winter operations

Edinburgh's Bill Mata celebrates a turnover during a BKT United Rugby Championship match against Dragons at the DAM Health Stadium.
Edinburgh's Bill Mata celebrates a turnover during a BKT United Rugby Championship match against Dragons at the DAM Health Stadium.

I reflect on rugby's move to professional and in hindsight, it was a mistake

Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Finland have taken to using heat pumps instead of gas boilers to a far greater extent than the UK (Picture: Olivier Morin/AFP via Getty Images)
Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Finland have taken to using heat pumps instead of gas boilers to a far greater extent than the UK (Picture: Olivier Morin/AFP via Getty Images)

Laura Waddell: As winter bites, UK may envy Finnish heat pump revolution

What day is Halloween this year - and what are its origins?

Pic: Adobe
Pic: Adobe

Gaby Soutar: Autumn is nearly here.

Sainsbury's and Argos stores will be closed, including online deliveries and Argos fast-track delivery. Convenience stores and petrol stations will be open from 5pm until 10pm.
Sainsbury's and Argos stores will be closed, including online deliveries and Argos fast-track delivery. Convenience stores and petrol stations will be open from 5pm until 10pm.

Sainsbury’s to offer pay rise and free food for employees

I made a delicious meal today!
I made a delicious meal today!

Karen Wright: Why I’m always quick to use tried and tested slow cooker

Scared of spiders? Brace yourself. Sex-crazed male spiders want to breed in warm UK homes this Autumn.
Scared of spiders? Brace yourself. Sex-crazed male spiders want to breed in warm UK homes this Autumn.

Why are so many spiders around right now? What ‘natural repellents’ deter them?

Your dog can help you train to conquer the challenges of running a marathon.
Your dog can help you train to conquer the challenges of running a marathon.

Expert tips on how your adorable dog can help you to train for a marathon

Rose Ayling-Ellis to leave BBC Eastenders after two years

The summer holidays are almost over for Scotland, but term dates vary for schools depending on their council area.
The summer holidays are almost over for Scotland, but term dates vary for schools depending on their council area.

When do Scottish schools reopen after summer? Exact dates 2022 - check your area

Edinburgh skater Kara Ramsay in motion in 2012.
Edinburgh skater Kara Ramsay in motion in 2012.

In pictures: Murrayfield Ice Rink over the years

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke admits the World Cup play-off against Ukraine is unlikely to go ahead in June due to the ongoing conflict following the Russian invasion. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke admits the World Cup play-off against Ukraine is unlikely to go ahead in June due to the ongoing conflict following the Russian invasion. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland v Ukraine 'not looking great' for June as Clarke expects further delay

Climate change means more extreme weather like Storm Arwen in November (Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)
Climate change means more extreme weather like Storm Arwen in November (Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

We are still not taking climate change seriously enough – Dr Richard Dixon

Warriors Richie Gray during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on November 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Warriors Richie Gray during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on November 30, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Gray: Scotland door is not shut on Glasgow Warriors second row

The most fashionable puffer jackets for women
The most fashionable puffer jackets for women

Ten of the most fashionable puffer jackets for women

This is when the clocks go back - and date they go forward again

Head coach Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Head coach Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

In Pictures: 12 uncapped players called up to Scotland rugby Test squad

Two thirds of children think holidays in the UK are just as - or more - fun as g...

There have been shortages of some products due to a lack of carbon dioxide supply.
There have been shortages of some products due to a lack of carbon dioxide supply.

‘Autumn of discontent’ as consumer costs spiral amid drastic shortages

Aileen McKechnie, Principal at South Lanarkshire College
Aileen McKechnie, Principal at South Lanarkshire College

Getting the buzz back on campus - Aileen McKechnie

Ali Smith
Ali Smith

Edinburgh Book Festival review: Ali Smith

Women’s Gilet
Women’s Gilet

10 women’s gilets for wardrobe layering from Mango, ASOS and Joules

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe outruns Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi during last year's Autumn Nations Cup match in Florence. Picture: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images
Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe outruns Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi during last year's Autumn Nations Cup match in Florence. Picture: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images

TV deal struck for Scotland’s autumn internationals

These are the 12 areas in Scotland which have Covid-19 rates exceeding 50 cases per 100,000 people which has previously been used as a benchmark for moving into level two.
These are the 12 areas in Scotland which have Covid-19 rates exceeding 50 cases per 100,000 people which has previously been used as a benchmark for moving into level two.

These are the 12 areas with covid case rates above the level two threshold

Have you got what it takes? (Photo: BBC)
Have you got what it takes? (Photo: BBC)

TV quiz show Pointless is looking for new contestants - how to apply

Lambs are most likely to be born in spring, when food supply is high (Picture: Shutterstock)
Lambs are most likely to be born in spring, when food supply is high (Picture: Shutterstock)

When will Spring begin? when the weather will get warmer and clocks go forward

All three of Fiji's group games at the Autumn Nations Cup have been cancelled. Picture: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images
All three of Fiji's group games at the Autumn Nations Cup have been cancelled. Picture: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images

How the Flying Fijians were grounded by Covid-19

The start of winter is marked by two different dates - a meteorological and an astronomical date (Photo: Shutterstock)
The start of winter is marked by two different dates - a meteorological and an astronomical date (Photo: Shutterstock)

When does winter 2020 start? Astronomical and meteorological seasons explained

Gregor Townsend was pleased with how Scotland cut down the penalty count in the second half against Italy. Picture: Giampiero Sposito/Getty Images
Gregor Townsend was pleased with how Scotland cut down the penalty count in the second half against Italy. Picture: Giampiero Sposito/Getty Images

More to come says Townsend as Scotland seek to equal wins record

Heritage tomato and scorched rosary goat's cheese salad.
Heritage tomato and scorched rosary goat's cheese salad.

Restaurant Review: The Peebles Hydro, Peebles

The River Kelvin is a perfect place to inhale the autumn air in the coming weeks (Shutterstock)
The River Kelvin is a perfect place to inhale the autumn air in the coming weeks (Shutterstock)

5 of the best autumn walks in Glasgow

Loch Faskally.
Loch Faskally.

In pictures: Autumn in Scotland

Autumn driving tips to stay safe as the weather worsens

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes warned of savings
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes warned of savings

Scotland's £35 billion budget faces 'substantial savings', warns Kate Forbes

Mumbai in India is known for its incredible diversity found in its culture and geography.
Mumbai in India is known for its incredible diversity found in its culture and geography.

Six by Nico: Bombay Kitchen to showcase Indian-style cooking

Christmas merchandise is also on sale.
Christmas merchandise is also on sale.

Edinburgh shop 'makes no apology' for putting Christmas decorations up

Paddy Considine as Mr Martin, Emily Watson as Mrs Martin in The Third Day
Paddy Considine as Mr Martin, Emily Watson as Mrs Martin in The Third Day

Look out for the new Sky drama The Third Day - it’s about to become cult viewing

The offer is only available for the first 50,000 bookings made (Photo: Shutterstock)
The offer is only available for the first 50,000 bookings made (Photo: Shutterstock)

Jet2 is launching a huge summer sale for 2021 - but only for the first 50,000 bo...

Jeane Freeman says 90 minute tests will have advantages
Jeane Freeman says 90 minute tests will have advantages

Scots to get new 90-minute Coronavirus tests

Ali Smith PIC: Nils Jorgenson / Shutterstock
Ali Smith PIC: Nils Jorgenson / Shutterstock

Edinburgh Book Festival: Ali Smith discusses new novel Summer

St Mirren’s Richard Tait gets tested on his return to training. Iain McMeneny hopes that strict regulations for football will be relaxed. Picture: SNS.
St Mirren’s Richard Tait gets tested on his return to training. Iain McMeneny hopes that strict regulations for football will be relaxed. Picture: SNS.

Iain McMenemy: Autumn could bring a sense of normality

The Scotsman Top Stories

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Divisions in Scottish politics on full display as Sturgeon era draws to a close

The leadership candidates
The leadership candidates

Forbes most favoured among Scots but Yousaf leads SNP voters, poll suggests

Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

HSE investigation launched after US Navy ship tips over in Leith