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The Sunday Times has named the UK’s best place to live for 2023. Scotland had 7 locations out of 71 across the UK

The Scottish locations listed on the Sunday Times best places to live 2023

The reservoir at Coire Glas would contain 26 billion litres of water
The reservoir at Coire Glas would contain 26 billion litres of water

Hydro scheme to double the UK's ability to store energy gets £100m boost

Actor Peter Hardy poses for a photo at the launch of 'Mamma Mia!' at Doltone House on July 21, 2009 in Sydney, Australia
Actor Peter Hardy poses for a photo at the launch of 'Mamma Mia!' at Doltone House on July 21, 2009 in Sydney, Australia

Neighbours actor Peter Hardy found dead on Australian beach aged 66

From left: Miller Hendry chairman John Thom and Lindsays managing partner Alasdair Cummings. Picture: contributed.
From left: Miller Hendry chairman John Thom and Lindsays managing partner Alasdair Cummings. Picture: contributed.

Scots legal major Lindsays snaps up peer in its 'biggest merger deal to date'

The bumper order includes a deal for 50 iconic JCB backhoe loaders.
The bumper order includes a deal for 50 iconic JCB backhoe loaders.

JCB seals record £87.5m order with Perth-based plant hire firm

From left: Beth Leonard and Louise Walker at Perth restaurant Kisa’s, the top place for people to spend their Perth Gift Card, with 763 of the cards spent there in the last five years. Picture: contributed.
From left: Beth Leonard and Louise Walker at Perth restaurant Kisa’s, the top place for people to spend their Perth Gift Card, with 763 of the cards spent there in the last five years. Picture: contributed.

Miconex cheers pioneering Perth Gift Card ringing up £500k milestone

Suella Braverman's claim that an 'activist blob' is thwarting the 'will of the people' is dangerous populist rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Suella Braverman's claim that an 'activist blob' is thwarting the 'will of the people' is dangerous populist rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Braverman's rhetoric on immigration is dangerous populism – Scotsman comment

Slawomir Szmeichel, 46, died after a fire and an explosion at the Shore recycling centre in Perth at about 12.45am on February 28 and has been named by police for the first time.
Slawomir Szmeichel, 46, died after a fire and an explosion at the Shore recycling centre in Perth at about 12.45am on February 28 and has been named by police for the first time.

Tributes paid to ‘loved’ husband and father who died in Perth explosion

Ray Bradshaw's new solo show Def Com 1 is touring the UK and Ireland now and will be in Scotland this week. Pic: Lisa Ferguson
Ray Bradshaw's new solo show Def Com 1 is touring the UK and Ireland now and will be in Scotland this week. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

How Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw Deaf Com 1 reaches a wider audience

This is guaranteed to be a delight for fans of classical music.
This is guaranteed to be a delight for fans of classical music.

Ad Feature Win tickets to the NYOS concerts in Edinburgh or Perth

The SNP pledged in 2011 to complete dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness by 2025 (Picture: John Devlin)
The SNP pledged in 2011 to complete dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness by 2025 (Picture: John Devlin)

SNP's A9 dualling pledge failed. Will its plans for car travel fare any better?

Buccleuch House, Melrose
Buccleuch House, Melrose

Prestige property: Borders abode is family favourite

Motorists are facing disruption after a key bridge was closed following a major fire in the area.
Motorists are facing disruption after a key bridge was closed following a major fire in the area.

Man dies after fire and explosion at Perth recycling centre

Watsonian ladies hockey team have qualified for European competition for the first time. Picture: Duncolm Sports
Watsonian ladies hockey team have qualified for European competition for the first time. Picture: Duncolm Sports

Watsonian ladies hockey team reach Europe for the first time

'Azets is growing rapidly in Scotland, and investing in people and talent-development is a key strategy,' says Peter Gallanagh of Azets. Picture: Ashley Coombes/Epic Scotland.
'Azets is growing rapidly in Scotland, and investing in people and talent-development is a key strategy,' says Peter Gallanagh of Azets. Picture: Ashley Coombes/Epic Scotland.

Accountancy firm Azets aiming to fill 80 junior roles in Scotland in 2023

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has condemned delays to the dualling of the A9 road as a 'betrayal of the Highlands'. Picture: John Devlin
SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has condemned delays to the dualling of the A9 road as a 'betrayal of the Highlands'. Picture: John Devlin

New road safety campaign launched in wake of A9 dualling delay announcement

Ministers confirmed the 2025 deadline for dualling the A9 will not be met.
Ministers confirmed the 2025 deadline for dualling the A9 will not be met.

SNP ministers accused of 'total betrayal' over A9 dualling delay

SCAA's helicopters airlifted advanced medical teams directly to the scene of 134 emergencies in the last year.
SCAA's helicopters airlifted advanced medical teams directly to the scene of 134 emergencies in the last year.

Demand is sky high for charity air ambulance as it marks its 10th year

In netting Celtic's final goal in their 4-1 victory away to St Johnstone, David Turnbull ensured his team have now bagged four goals in four of their past eight league outings. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
In netting Celtic's final goal in their 4-1 victory away to St Johnstone, David Turnbull ensured his team have now bagged four goals in four of their past eight league outings. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic reaction: Record threat; no excuses for abuse

Ministers have repeatedly refused to confirm that completing the dualling project by 2025 is unrealistic. Picture: John Devlin
Ministers have repeatedly refused to confirm that completing the dualling project by 2025 is unrealistic. Picture: John Devlin

SNP accused of 'incompetence and foot dragging' over latest A9 dualling delay

Celtic scored four goals in Perth as Ange Postecoglou's men chalked up another win over St Johnstone.
Celtic scored four goals in Perth as Ange Postecoglou's men chalked up another win over St Johnstone.

Celtic, rabbits out of hats and magic circle - Saints sliced and diced

Sandy Wilkinson was unusual in combining the Sheriff's role with a career in academia
Sandy Wilkinson was unusual in combining the Sheriff's role with a career in academia

Scotsman Obituaries: Sheriff A B Wilkinson KC, advocate and academic

The incident happened on the southbound carriageway of the A9 between Broxden and Inveralmond.
The incident happened on the southbound carriageway of the A9 between Broxden and Inveralmond.

A9 crash: Pedestrian dies after being hit by car at Perth

St Johnstone fans make a point ahead of their Scottish Cup clash with Rangers at McDiarmid Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
St Johnstone fans make a point ahead of their Scottish Cup clash with Rangers at McDiarmid Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers reaction: St Johnstone boycott, Beale balance, 7-0 prediction?

Borna Barisic celebrates putting Rangers in front at St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup with a brilliant strike. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Borna Barisic celebrates putting Rangers in front at St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup with a brilliant strike. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers lacklustre but win as St Johnstone get firework treatment

St Johnstone host Rangers at McDiarmid Park in the Scottish Cup fourth round. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
St Johnstone host Rangers at McDiarmid Park in the Scottish Cup fourth round. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

St Johnstone v Rangers: Kick-off time and TV details for Scottish Cup clash

Perth-headquartered SSE is one the world's largest investors in on and offshore wind energy.
Perth-headquartered SSE is one the world's largest investors in on and offshore wind energy.

Perth power giant SSE pledges record green investment as profits swell

The single-carriageway section around Dunkeld is expected to be among the last to be dualled. Picture: John Devlin
The single-carriageway section around Dunkeld is expected to be among the last to be dualled. Picture: John Devlin

Ex-SNP cabinet secretary demands ministers ‘come clean’ over A9 delays

St Johnstone chairman Steve Brown has addressed concerns of fans ahead of a planned boycott of the Rangers match this weekend. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
St Johnstone chairman Steve Brown has addressed concerns of fans ahead of a planned boycott of the Rangers match this weekend. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

St Johnstone chairman accepts 'certain criticisms' over Rangers ticket row

Departing Stagecoach chief executive Martin Griffiths: 'I’m incredibly proud to have been part of the Stagecoach journey for over 25 years.'
Departing Stagecoach chief executive Martin Griffiths: 'I’m incredibly proud to have been part of the Stagecoach journey for over 25 years.'

All change as Scottish bus giant Stagecoach unveils shake-up of top brass

The RSNO PIC: Chris Hart
The RSNO PIC: Chris Hart

Music review: RSNO Viennese Gala, Perth Concert Hall

An earlier TagEnergy battery storage facility - Hawkers Hill Energy Park in Dorset.
An earlier TagEnergy battery storage facility - Hawkers Hill Energy Park in Dorset.

Work begins on Tesla-powered battery storage facility near Perth

Donna Janse Van Rensburg, Sharon McLean and Keith Russell
Donna Janse Van Rensburg, Sharon McLean and Keith Russell

Tributes as victims of Perth hotel fire named by police

Flowers left at the scene following a fire at the New County Hotel in Perth in which three people died.
Flowers left at the scene following a fire at the New County Hotel in Perth in which three people died.

Investigations continue into Perth hotel fire as guest tells of escape

The New County Hotel suffered another blaze in its kitchen six years ago.
The New County Hotel suffered another blaze in its kitchen six years ago.

Tragic Perth hotel blaze was second fire in six years

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth
Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth

'We woke to the sounds of the alarms going off and just ran'

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth where three people have died following a fire.
Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth where three people have died following a fire.

Investigation launched after three die in Perth hotel fire

The blaze broke out at the New County Hotel in Perth.
The blaze broke out at the New County Hotel in Perth.

Hotel guests evacuated amid early morning blaze

Cammy Devlin, left, has yet to taste defeat for Hearts against Hibs.
Cammy Devlin, left, has yet to taste defeat for Hearts against Hibs.

Devlin: I’ve not lost a derby and I want to keep it that way

Hearts' Barrie McKay scores to make it 3-1 against St Johnstone.
Hearts' Barrie McKay scores to make it 3-1 against St Johnstone.

McKay: I knew I was going to come on and score for Hearts

Hearts' Ross Stewart, Craig Gordon, Paul Gallacher and Zander Clark in Istanbul.
Hearts' Ross Stewart, Craig Gordon, Paul Gallacher and Zander Clark in Istanbul.

Clark out to crush Hibs' hopes once again - this time with Hearts

Zander Clark impressed in his first Hearts start against his former club. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Zander Clark impressed in his first Hearts start against his former club. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hearts reaction: 12-point star, fan influence, defensive concern, Saints regret

The rain warning will be in force from 3am to 6pm on Friday but subject to change. Picture: Met Office
The rain warning will be in force from 3am to 6pm on Friday but subject to change. Picture: Met Office

Scotland’s weather: Heavy rain warning for Friday with snow risk

Referee Kevin Clancy pauses play while VAR check an offside in the build up to Reo Hatate's goal during a cinch Premiership match between Celtic and St Johnstone.
Referee Kevin Clancy pauses play while VAR check an offside in the build up to Reo Hatate's goal during a cinch Premiership match between Celtic and St Johnstone.

Why VAR interventions are helping teams when they play Celtic

Whisky Auctioneer highlighted increasing interest across the globe for rare whiskies.
Whisky Auctioneer highlighted increasing interest across the globe for rare whiskies.

Whisky auction site toasts 'phenomenally successful' year as demand soars

Perth-based Voyager Life was set up to supply high-quality cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp seed oil products.
Perth-based Voyager Life was set up to supply high-quality cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp seed oil products.

Scottish cannabidiol firm Voyager Life seals seven-figure push into Europe

The case of Arctic Hares which will come up for sale next week. PIC: Contributed.
The case of Arctic Hares which will come up for sale next week. PIC: Contributed.

Huge taxidermy auction set to be held as country house emptied

Former St Johnstone chairman Geoff Brown has confirmed he is selling his shareholding in the club. Picture: SNS
Former St Johnstone chairman Geoff Brown has confirmed he is selling his shareholding in the club. Picture: SNS

St Johnstone put up for sale as legendary owner to donate net proceeds

Image: Adobe Stock
Image: Adobe Stock

Data capital: Turning 1-0-1-0-1-0 into 'ho-ho-ho'

Perth-headquartered Stagecoach has grown over the past 40-odd years to become one of the biggest bus operators in the UK.
Perth-headquartered Stagecoach has grown over the past 40-odd years to become one of the biggest bus operators in the UK.

Stagecoach takes on 2,300 new drivers amid 'modal shift from car to bus'

The ruins of Dunalastair House, near Pitlochry, Perthshire, are surrounded by trees displaying their autumn colours.
The ruins of Dunalastair House, near Pitlochry, Perthshire, are surrounded by trees displaying their autumn colours.

Scotland on course to record its hottest autumn ever

The award-winning four-star Murrayshall hotel and estate, Scone, Perthshire. Pic: Contributed
The award-winning four-star Murrayshall hotel and estate, Scone, Perthshire. Pic: Contributed

Review: Murrayshall Country Estate, Perthshire – Scotland on Sunday Travel

A weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland
A weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland

Heavy rain forecast as weather warning issued for parts of Scotland

Perth-headquartered SSE is one the world's largest investors in on and offshore wind energy.
Perth-headquartered SSE is one the world's largest investors in on and offshore wind energy.

Perth power giant SSE to charge up net zero drive after £1.5bn stake sale

Police are appealing for information
Police are appealing for information

Woman killed in car crash on A9

Some 70 miles of the A9 remain to be dualled between Perth and Inverness (Picture: John Devlin)
Some 70 miles of the A9 remain to be dualled between Perth and Inverness (Picture: John Devlin)

Realistic timescale for A9 dualling needed as 2025 unfeasible – Alastair Dalton

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Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP leadership: Greens’ clearest signal yet they wouldn’t work with Kate Forbes

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)
John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’