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Scotland captain Andy Robertson has welcomed news of a contract extension for head coach Steve Clarke. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke fixed Scotland as Andy Robertson lifts lid on 'broken' relationship

Daibhidh Walker, Sam Jams Smith and Dòl Eoin MacKinnon in rehearsals for Stornoway, Quebec PIC: Rhona Dougall
Daibhidh Walker, Sam Jams Smith and Dòl Eoin MacKinnon in rehearsals for Stornoway, Quebec PIC: Rhona Dougall

Stornoway, Quebec: The making of a 'Gaelic Western'

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke signs new Scotland contract as SFA claim 'undeniable progress'

Amazon Luna: Cloud gaming service launched in the UK - available now to Prime members
Amazon Luna: Cloud gaming service launched in the UK - available now to Prime members

The gaming equivalent of ‘Netflix’ - Amazon Luna launches in UK

Labrador Retrievers have a unique combination of attributes that make them a wonderful pet.
Labrador Retrievers have a unique combination of attributes that make them a wonderful pet.

11 reasons why the Labrador Retriever is the UK's most popular breed of dog

Protesters against the Vietnam War march in Washington, DC, in October 1967 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Protesters against the Vietnam War march in Washington, DC, in October 1967 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Uplifting public protest can be the antidote to toxic social media debates

Hydro-power schemes and whisky distilleries are among the Scottish industries and amenities at risk from climate change, according to University of Dundee academic Dr Sarah Halliday, who is hosting a series of talks focusing on water and the environmental crisis
Hydro-power schemes and whisky distilleries are among the Scottish industries and amenities at risk from climate change, according to University of Dundee academic Dr Sarah Halliday, who is hosting a series of talks focusing on water and the environmental crisis

Whisky firms on why alcohol consultation could make or break the industry

Whisky firms on why alcohol consultation could make or break the industry

King Charles marks one year of war in Ukraine with special message

Harry and Meghan will not sue South Park creators over Worldwide Privacy Tour episode
Harry and Meghan will not sue South Park creators over Worldwide Privacy Tour episode

Harry and Meghan break silence over South Park episode

Founded in 1998 close to Aberdeen Airport, Stats Group is now a key global supplier of pipeline intervention services to the energy industry.
Founded in 1998 close to Aberdeen Airport, Stats Group is now a key global supplier of pipeline intervention services to the energy industry.

Aberdeenshire pipeline specialist Stats sees headcount rise to 400 in 25th year

Prue Leith and Danny Kruger
Prue Leith and Danny Kruger

How to watch Prue and Danny’s Death Road Trip

The account of 'bundling' , which was linked to the blackhouses of Lewis, was written in 1933 in the autobiography of a Scottish doctor. PIC : Bikerhiker 75/CC.
The account of 'bundling' , which was linked to the blackhouses of Lewis, was written in 1933 in the autobiography of a Scottish doctor. PIC : Bikerhiker 75/CC.

Valentine's Day: The old Scottish love custom of 'bundling'

Mystery surrounds four unidentified objects that have been shot down over North America, with the US military stating that “nothing has been ruled out.”
Mystery surrounds four unidentified objects that have been shot down over North America, with the US military stating that “nothing has been ruled out.”

Chinese spy balloons? Mystery surrounds four flying objects shot down by US

A US fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden, with military officials saying they are unsure how three of the unidentified flying objects had been able to stay aloft.
A US fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden, with military officials saying they are unsure how three of the unidentified flying objects had been able to stay aloft.

US jets down fourth ‘unidentified object"

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered a US warplane to shoot down an unidentified object that was flying high over northern Canada, acting a day after US planes took similar action over Alaska.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered a US warplane to shoot down an unidentified object that was flying high over northern Canada, acting a day after US planes took similar action over Alaska.

Justin Trudeau orders warplane to shoot down unknown object flying over Canada

Netflix is introducing limits on password sharing in four more countries
Netflix is introducing limits on password sharing in four more countries

Netflix takes major step forward in crackdown on password sharing

Laws allowing assisted suicide or assisted dying may have unintended consequences (Picture: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)
Laws allowing assisted suicide or assisted dying may have unintended consequences (Picture: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)

The lesson from Canada is that we should be wary of legalising assisted suicide

Mural artist Mack Colours PIC: John Devlin / The Scotsman
Mural artist Mack Colours PIC: John Devlin / The Scotsman

Video report: Unite mural doffs cap to Glasgow's Calton weavers

United States ‘tracking’ suspected Chinese surveillance balloon

Jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie performed at the Mackintosh Church with his band during Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Gaelle Beri/Celtic Connections
Jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie performed at the Mackintosh Church with his band during Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Gaelle Beri/Celtic Connections

Fair pay and treatment for arts workers needs to become the norm

Church of Scotland Moderator Rt Rev Iain Greenshields
Church of Scotland Moderator Rt Rev Iain Greenshields

Moderator explains Kirk opposition to assisted dying

Church of Scotland Moderator Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)
Church of Scotland Moderator Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Moderator explains Kirk opposition to assisted dying

Fisheries Management Scotland is calling for anglers and outdoors enthusiasts to report any pink salmon, fish farm escapees and diseased individuals found in Scottish rivers in a bid to help safeguard dwindling populations of native salmon and sea trout. Picture: Nigel Fell
Fisheries Management Scotland is calling for anglers and outdoors enthusiasts to report any pink salmon, fish farm escapees and diseased individuals found in Scottish rivers in a bid to help safeguard dwindling populations of native salmon and sea trout. Picture: Nigel Fell

Call for anglers to help tackle invasion of alien pink salmon

NHS staff deserve better pay (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
NHS staff deserve better pay (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Amid NHS woes and cost-of-living crisis, we can still look towards better times

Jacqueline Dobson, president of Barrhead Travel: 'For many, it’s important to have a holiday in the diary as something to look forward to.'
Jacqueline Dobson, president of Barrhead Travel: 'For many, it’s important to have a holiday in the diary as something to look forward to.'

Summer getaway: Barrhead Travel hails record weekend for holiday bookings

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)
The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

Alistair Johnston made his debut for Celtic against Rangers at Ibrox.
Alistair Johnston made his debut for Celtic against Rangers at Ibrox.

What Johnston had to say about his Celtic debut against Rangers

Jeremy Renner reprised his role as Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, in this eponymous TV series. Photo: Disney Plus.
Jeremy Renner reprised his role as Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, in this eponymous TV series. Photo: Disney Plus.

Disney star in hospital after ‘weather-related accident’

New Celtic signings Yuki Kobayashi (left) and Alistair Johnston could be in line to make their debut against Rangers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
New Celtic signings Yuki Kobayashi (left) and Alistair Johnston could be in line to make their debut against Rangers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic could hand two debuts v Rangers but one new signing has 'zero chance'

The majestic Norwegian Pearl offers something for everyone
The majestic Norwegian Pearl offers something for everyone

Cruising to Canada and New England on the Norwegian Pearl - Scotsman Travel

A 'historic' global deal to safeguard nature has been agreed at the United Nations biodiversity summit Cop15, with countries pledging to protect 30 per cent of the world's lands, seas, coasts and inland waters by 2030 as part of a new plan to halt loss of species and reverse declines. Picture: Ilona Amos
A 'historic' global deal to safeguard nature has been agreed at the United Nations biodiversity summit Cop15, with countries pledging to protect 30 per cent of the world's lands, seas, coasts and inland waters by 2030 as part of a new plan to halt loss of species and reverse declines. Picture: Ilona Amos

Cop15: Warning that historic '30 by 30' deal could fail to stop mass extinctions

The World Cup Trophy.
The World Cup Trophy.

Here's who will host the 2026 World Cup

If Mars is 'Planet B', then the future for humanity looks bleak (Picture: Nasa/Getty Images)
If Mars is 'Planet B', then the future for humanity looks bleak (Picture: Nasa/Getty Images)

We must embrace nature-friendly farming to save Earth from 'Age of Loneliness'

Alistair Johnston has joined Celtic on a five-year deal from MLS side Montreal. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Alistair Johnston has joined Celtic on a five-year deal from MLS side Montreal. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

New Celtic signing ready to fight for place after being likened to Azpilicueta

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors forward Cho Gue-Sung, currently playing for South Korea at the World Cup, is reportedly interesting Celtic.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors forward Cho Gue-Sung, currently playing for South Korea at the World Cup, is reportedly interesting Celtic.

Celtic likely to make further signings as trio linked on back of new arrivals

Alistair Johnston has signed for Celtic after impressing at the World Cup with Canada. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Alistair Johnston has signed for Celtic after impressing at the World Cup with Canada. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Celtic sign Alistair Johnston - length of deal, when he will arrive, perfect fit

Sim’oogit Ni’isjoohl (Chief Earl Stephens) and Noxs Ts’aawit (Dr Amy Parent) stand with the House of Ni'isjoohl Memorial Pole in the National Museum of Scotland in August. Picture: Neil Hanna
Sim’oogit Ni’isjoohl (Chief Earl Stephens) and Noxs Ts’aawit (Dr Amy Parent) stand with the House of Ni'isjoohl Memorial Pole in the National Museum of Scotland in August. Picture: Neil Hanna

Scotland agrees to return totem pole ‘stolen’ from First Nation village

Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic and his Croatia team-mates held firm under pressure from Belgium.
Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic and his Croatia team-mates held firm under pressure from Belgium.

Juranovic enhances Celtic value with fine Croatia display

Alistair Johnston is nearing a move to Celtic. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Alistair Johnston is nearing a move to Celtic. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Alistair Johnston: €4m Celtic transfer could be 'announced soon'

Bill has called it a day after 34 years of service.
Bill has called it a day after 34 years of service.

Banchory Scout treasurer retires after 34 years of service

The EICC opened its doors in 1995 and has since hosted more than 3,500 events.
The EICC opened its doors in 1995 and has since hosted more than 3,500 events.

Global energy conferences to bring multi-million economic boost to Edinburgh

Canadian right-back Alistair Johnston is expected to sign for Celtic after the World Cup.
Canadian right-back Alistair Johnston is expected to sign for Celtic after the World Cup.

Juranovic and Johnston chat Celtic move after Canada v Croatia

Alistair Johnston is a key target for Celtic. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Alistair Johnston is a key target for Celtic. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Celtic 'to pay £3m' for World Cup star Alistair Johnston

Eden Hazard of Belgium battles for possession with Alistair Johnston of Canada.
Eden Hazard of Belgium battles for possession with Alistair Johnston of Canada.

Johnson breaks Celtic transfer silence - 'my phone has been blowing up'

Here are 8 fantasy football players we recommend you look to include in your team. Cr: Getty Images
Here are 8 fantasy football players we recommend you look to include in your team. Cr: Getty Images

World Cup Fantasy Football: 5 of the best midfielders to transfer into your team

Johnston impressed despite Canada going down 1-0 to Belgium. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Johnston impressed despite Canada going down 1-0 to Belgium. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Alistair Johnston: The Celtic target different to Josip Juranovic

Celtic target Alistair Johnston up against Eden Hazard. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Celtic target Alistair Johnston up against Eden Hazard. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Celtic at 'advanced' stage of signing £800k World Cup star

Catherine Gee, Deputy Chief Executive, Keep Scotland Beautiful
Catherine Gee, Deputy Chief Executive, Keep Scotland Beautiful

Forging a better relationship with our planet is vital - Catherine Gee

Thanksgiving turkey is a big part of the holiday.
Thanksgiving turkey is a big part of the holiday.

When is American Thanksgiving? How do they celebrate it?

Who is playing at the World Cup today?

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson compete in the rhythm dance of the ISU Grand Prix Skate Canada International figure skating event in Ontario, in October.
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson compete in the rhythm dance of the ISU Grand Prix Skate Canada International figure skating event in Ontario, in October.

Scottish ice dancer first in 13 years to qualify for Grand Prix final

Edinburgh diver Danny Mabbott prepares to take the plunge
Edinburgh diver Danny Mabbott prepares to take the plunge

I gave up football with Spartans Reds to concentrate on diving

US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

Why has China been described as the ‘biggest state-based threat’ to the UK?

St Johnstone David Wotherspoon arrives at Edinburgh Airport ahead of the Canada squad announcement.
St Johnstone David Wotherspoon arrives at Edinburgh Airport ahead of the Canada squad announcement.

St Johnstone midfielder Wotherspoon called up by Canada for World Cup

Former Rangers and Scotland striker Ally McCoist on BT television punditry duty
Former Rangers and Scotland striker Ally McCoist on BT television punditry duty

Ally McCoist helps oncologist win £82k on The Wheel with this question

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Lorna Slater

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Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee
Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney (left) arrive for her last First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney (left) arrive for her last First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Swinney said he tried to leave Government years ago, but Sturgeon stopped him