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The late Scotland rugby star and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir. The 1988 Scotland Schools' team, who played in New Zealand alongside Doddie Weir, completed a 88km challenge in memory of their former teammate. Issue date: Monday March 27, 2023.

Doddie Weir’s former teammates vow to continue fundraiser for MND

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

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.
Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.
New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament

VPZ director Doug Mutter says: 'Continuing to expand is an important step to progress our mission to help more people on their journey to quitting smoking.' Picture: contributed.
VPZ director Doug Mutter says: 'Continuing to expand is an important step to progress our mission to help more people on their journey to quitting smoking.' Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based vaping retailer VPZ outlines plans for 20 further sites

The late Doddie Weir (left) and former Scotland rugby captain Andy Nichol at Murrayfield.
The late Doddie Weir (left) and former Scotland rugby captain Andy Nichol at Murrayfield.

Andy Nicol and team in new fundraising challenge for Doddie Weir charity

Jess Gillam
Jess Gillam

Music review: RSNO & Jess Gillam, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)
Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Boardmasters Festival: Lorde announced as Friday headliner

Megan Gaffney scores against Japan in 2021. The winger has announced her retirement from international rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Megan Gaffney scores against Japan in 2021. The winger has announced her retirement from international rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland winger Megan Gaffney retires from international rugby

MyCustomerLens boss Paul Roberts says 'very few' businesses seek ideas from employees when making important decisions. Picture: Gittings Photography.
MyCustomerLens boss Paul Roberts says 'very few' businesses seek ideas from employees when making important decisions. Picture: Gittings Photography.

Professional services firms 'making key decisions without knowing client needs'

Blade Thomson in action for Scotland against Samoa at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)
Blade Thomson in action for Scotland against Samoa at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Scotland back row retires aged 32 after head injury

An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.
An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.

Four killed as  Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Martin Haag has joined the Scotland Women coaching set-up. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Martin Haag has joined the Scotland Women coaching set-up. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-England international Martin Haag joins Scotland Women coaching team

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

Finn Russell played for Racing92 in their Top 14 match against La Rochelle on Saturday night.
Finn Russell played for Racing92 in their Top 14 match against La Rochelle on Saturday night.

Russell opens up on Townsend, nights out, alcohol and how fatherhood changed him

Finn Russell was outstanding in Scotland's win over Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell was outstanding in Scotland's win over Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's Russell entering his prime says Townsend ahead of Six Nations

Jacinda Ardern holds her daughter Neve during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the United Nations in 2018 (Picture: Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images)
Jacinda Ardern holds her daughter Neve during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the United Nations in 2018 (Picture: Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images)

Ardern earned place on world stage and she could yet return – Christine Jardine

Nicola Sturgeon being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg for the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Issue date: Sunday January 22, 2023.
Nicola Sturgeon being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg for the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Issue date: Sunday January 22, 2023.

Nicola Sturgeon insists there is 'plenty left in the tank' over future as leader

New Zealand's Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern speaks during the One Planet Summit in New York. Picture: AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File
New Zealand's Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern speaks during the One Planet Summit in New York. Picture: AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File

Jacinda Ardern goes on own terms because not all politicians leave in disgrace

Jenny Tough on a mountainside
Jenny Tough on a mountainside

Edinburgh athlete, Jenny Tough, on running six mountain ranges alone

Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation as Prime Minister of New Zealand (Picture: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)
Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation as Prime Minister of New Zealand (Picture: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)

Ardern is an example to the world of true leadership – Scotsman comment

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with her partner Clarke Gayford after she announces her resignation.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with her partner Clarke Gayford after she announces her resignation.

Jacinda Ardern - the ‘antithesis to right-wing strongmen’ like Donald Trump

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as leader of her country in February.
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as leader of her country in February.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister, saying she “no longer has enough in the tank” to do the role justice.
Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister, saying she “no longer has enough in the tank” to do the role justice.

Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister

Christopher Parry, 28, disappeared alongside fellow Brit Andrew Bagshaw, 48.
Christopher Parry, 28, disappeared alongside fellow Brit Andrew Bagshaw, 48.

Russian mercenary group claims it has found body of missing man

Ken Scotland, pictured in 2016.
Ken Scotland, pictured in 2016.

Scotland was sublime - he ghosted like summer down through New Zealand defences

Airbnb offers Lord of the Rings fans the chance to stay in Hobbiton

Writer Fay Weldon at the South Bank Awards, at the Savoy Hotel in London. Picture: PA
Writer Fay Weldon at the South Bank Awards, at the Savoy Hotel in London. Picture: PA

Author Fay Weldon dies aged 91

Hamish Watson sustained a head knock while playing for Scotland against New Zealand in November. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Hamish Watson sustained a head knock while playing for Scotland against New Zealand in November. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Watson sees specialist and is a fitness concern ahead of Calcutta Cup

Scotland full-back Chloe Rollie has been awarded a full-time contract. (Picture: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group)
Scotland full-back Chloe Rollie has been awarded a full-time contract. (Picture: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group)

‘Historic day’ as 28 women players awarded full-time pro contracts

Our Flag Means Death to finally air on UK television in January 2023

Wes Goosen during an Edinburgh training session at the DAM Health Stadium this week. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Wes Goosen during an Edinburgh training session at the DAM Health Stadium this week. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Goosen ready to fill Darcy Graham void after 'flat-line' start with Edinburgh

Nathan Evans PIC: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Nathan Evans PIC: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Music review: Nathan Evans, St Luke's, Glasgow

Marilyn Monroe out for a cycle ride with husband Arthur Miller in 1956 (Picture: Harold Clements/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Marilyn Monroe out for a cycle ride with husband Arthur Miller in 1956 (Picture: Harold Clements/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Marilyn Monroe film Blonde sounds like shallow guff – Laura Waddell

Sandi Toksvig has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia
Sandi Toksvig has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Sandi Toksvig admitted to Australia hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Referee Mathieu Raynal speaks to Nic White and Bernard Foley of the Wallabies during the Bledisloe Cup match with New Zealand in Melbourne in September. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Referee Mathieu Raynal speaks to Nic White and Bernard Foley of the Wallabies during the Bledisloe Cup match with New Zealand in Melbourne in September. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Controversial Bledisloe Cup referee to take charge of Edinburgh v Munster

Racing92 and Scotland stand-off Finn Russell became a father on Friday afternoon.
Racing92 and Scotland stand-off Finn Russell became a father on Friday afternoon.

Russell kicks seven points for Racing92 two days after arrival of first child

Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland.
Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland.

Weir handled transition to pro from amateur with panache and never lost humour

Leinster's Cormac Foley and Glasgow Warriors' George Horne challenge for the ball. Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock.
Leinster's Cormac Foley and Glasgow Warriors' George Horne challenge for the ball. Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock.

Glasgow lose heavily to Leinster but thoughts quickly turn to Doddie Weir

Finn Russell hands over his man of the match medal. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Finn Russell hands over his man of the match medal. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Revitalised Finn Russell has gone from exile to extraordinary for Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe was on the scoresheet as Scotland overpowered Argentina at BT Murrayfield.
Duhan van der Merwe was on the scoresheet as Scotland overpowered Argentina at BT Murrayfield.

'Win the World Cup': van der Merwe says Scotland should be targeting glory

Scotland players line up to observe the Haka ahead of the Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland players line up to observe the Haka ahead of the Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's New Zealand nearly men must start Six Nations opener at Twickenham

Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on ‘biggest honour’, Argentine physicality and possible Paris dash

Jack Dempsey will make his first start for Scotland against Argentina. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Jack Dempsey will make his first start for Scotland against Argentina. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Settled Scotland look to end an underwhelming year on a high

Emiliano Boffelli helped Argentina beat New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)
Emiliano Boffelli helped Argentina beat New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Emiliano Boffelli's rise is down to Edinburgh coaches, says Argentina boss

Sione Tuipulotu (centre) impressed against New Zealand. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Sione Tuipulotu (centre) impressed against New Zealand. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu is developing into Scotland’s go-to man in midfield

Agustin Creevy, left, is fired up by the Argentina anthem prior to the match against Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)
Agustin Creevy, left, is fired up by the Argentina anthem prior to the match against Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Argentina eye World Cup success as Creevy insists no grudge with Jamie Ritchie

Richie Gray was cited for an incident in the Scotland v New Zealand game. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Richie Gray was cited for an incident in the Scotland v New Zealand game. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Richie Gray suspended for Scotland v Argentina

Richie Gray will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Richie Gray will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

‘No malicious intent’ - Scotland to contest Richie Gray charge

Mark Telea scores New Zealand's fourth try to put the game beyond Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Mark Telea scores New Zealand's fourth try to put the game beyond Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland’s inability to hold on to leads is a concern for Gregor Townsend

An airborne Darcy Graham scores what looks like a spectacular try against New Zealand only for it to be overturned for a foot in touch. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
An airborne Darcy Graham scores what looks like a spectacular try against New Zealand only for it to be overturned for a foot in touch. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘A game of inches’ - Darcy a fraction away from one of the great Scotland tries

Scotland's Richie Gray, centre, has been cited for an incident in the New Zealand game. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland's Richie Gray, centre, has been cited for an incident in the New Zealand game. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Richie Gray hearing, Finn Russell uncertainty - how Scots shaping up for Pumas

Mark Telea scored two tries for New Zealand against Scotland.
Mark Telea scored two tries for New Zealand against Scotland.

Scotland's long wait for New Zealand victory goes on as All Blacks roar back

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend could not hide his disappointment at not putting New Zealand to the sword.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend could not hide his disappointment at not putting New Zealand to the sword.

Downbeat Townsend laments not beating New Zealand

Jamie Ritchie with Doddie Weir and family before Scotland's match against New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Jamie Ritchie with Doddie Weir and family before Scotland's match against New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

I think Doddie would be proud of us, says Ritchie after All Blacks defeat

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster celebrates with man-of-the-match Dalton Papali'i after the win over Scotland.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster celebrates with man-of-the-match Dalton Papali'i after the win over Scotland.

Proud Foster hails New Zealand's composure after battling back to beat Scotland

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job