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A man walks his cat on a lead in Plaza del Castillo, the main square in the northern Spanish town of Pamplona. Pic: J Christie

Janet Christie's Mum's the Word - Catching up with Hemingway in Pamplona

Lynda Myles

Edinburgh International Film Festival diary: 19 August

Brendan Rodgers sees his current Celtic challenge as showing he can have great moments again at the club after his first spell didn't "end well for many". (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Brendan Rodgers on proving a point' at Celtic

Thames Water CEO Sarah Bentley quits after Reading-based company’s poor environmental performance

Water company boss resigns with immediate effect

Fred Banning was respected for his good humour and integrity

Scotsman Obituaries: Fred Banning, communications man and cancer campaigner

Adam Le Fondre was a huge hit during his spell in Australia with Sydney FC.

EPL record, HP sauce, many admirers: the story of new Hibs striker Le Fondre

Adam Le Fondre has signed for Hibs after a spell in Australia with Sydney FC.

Hibs land 'selfless' Le Fondre - and why it's a test of new DoF

Hibs are closing in on a deal for veteran striker Adam Le Fondre.

Hibs close in on Le Fondre in bid to bolster attacking options

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

A British Dad drowned while on a family holiday in Turkey, an inquest heard

British Dad drowned while on holiday in Turkey, inquest hears

Hibs manager Lee Johnson wants no stone unturned in the search for players.

Hibs transfers: Club eyes up new markets ahead of summer recruitment mission

Brian McDermott, centre, joined Hibs last week as the club's new director of football - a move welcomed by manager Lee Johnson, right.

Johnson not threatened by presence of two former EPL managers at Hibs

Angus MacDonald has been a key player for Aberdeen since joining in the summer. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

The Aberdeen star trying to prove former club wrong and Scotland cap dream

Hibs have appointed Brian McDermott as their new director of football.

Hibs land McDermott as DoF - Celtic post, EPL promotion, Arsenal experience

Mixu Paatelainen, formerly a player and manager at Hibs, could be in line for a return to Easter Road.

Paatelainen and veteran agent 'among candidates for Hibs DoF'

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights tonight: how to see them

Eggs are back on the Toby Carvery breakfast menu

Toby Carvery makes menu change which will delight breakfast fans

Families can get involved in the pop up events by McDonald’s across the country this Easter

McDonald’s to give families free football coaching sessions and books

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren test

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

Caversham Primary School in Reading

Primary headteacher took own life after Ofsted downgrade

The demonisation of older women has a long history (Picture: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

Young women complicit in patriarchy turning middle-aged women into 'hags'

Olympic Gold Medallist, Greg Rutherford reads from the 'World's loudest ever comic strip', which is part of a World Book Day edition of the Beano, as part of the comic's 'Libraries Aloud' reading initiative in partnership with the National Literary Trust.

When is World Book Day 2023? What is it? Easy costumes, activities, books

World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords as Government suffers defeat over Public Order Bill

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords

JM Barrie, seen with former Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald in 1932, was chancellor of Edinburgh University (Picture: PA)

University's JM Barrie trigger warning is just infantilising its students

Track-by-track journey through the new live album.

Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 headliners announced

Rob Burrow pictured with his wife Lindsey will read a BEdtime Story on CBeebies.

Ex-rugby star Rob Burrow to read CBeebies Bedtime Story using computer to talk

Mike Blair during an Edinburgh rugby training session at the DAM Health Stadium.

Edinburgh coach Blair opens up on his emotions after death of Weir

Experts reveal worst day and time to drive in the UK

Left to right: Bill Harkins, business development director, Invesis; Chris Williams, CEO Invesis; Stewart Laing, CEO Asanti; and Cathal Griffin, CRO, Asanti. Picture: Jamie Simpson

Hamilton data centre operator poised for further growth after 'landmark' deal

Harry Styles is nominated for Harry's House

Harry Styles tipped to headline Leeds Festival 2023

A horse estate previously owned by the Queen has been put up for sale.

Look inside the Queen’s former horse estate for sale on Rightmove

Gen Z festival goers are increasingly taking their tents with them after festivals (photo: @F.Guion)

Gen Z festival goers... won't leave tents behind

Emma Mitchell is back in the Scotland squad - and her ten-month baby will be joining her.

Scotland squad to be joined by baby for upcoming camp

In 1848, Frédéric Chopin was paid fees similar to those received by many Edinburgh Festival performers today (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chopin on Scotland: 'Beautiful' but everyone 'seems to have a screw loose'

These are the areas with the smartest students in England

The latest Scottish football transfer news and speculation. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rumour Mill: Rangers in signing setback

The long summer holidays are an ideal time to work with your youngster

Top tips on how to turn your child into a bookworm this summer

Reading Festival and Glastonbury rank the best for sleep – but Womad and Bestiva...

Comedian Ricky Gervais attends the "After Life" For Your Consideration Event at Paley Center For Media on March 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

Here is when new Ricky Gervais stand-up special is released on Netflix

Reading is the most popular bedtime ritual, research found (photo: Adobe)

The secret to a good night’s sleep? Routine reading - research finds

WHSmith launches rapid delivery trial with Deliveroo - full list of stores invol...

Favourite books to read on train journeys revealed for World Book Day

The Eden Project's arrival in Dundee is estimated to be worth £27 million a year to the local economy.

How cultural activity can fuel Scotland's Covid recovery

Brits will spend seven hours and 24 minutes online on Christmas Day – as they ha...

Aberdeen team - Bridget Otejiri Erekaife, Tom Faichnie, Melanie Clark and Ross Irvine.

Accountancy network 'challenger' with Aberdeen office in successful IPO

These are the best Christmas books for children

Best Christmas books for children - perfect festive stories for kids

John Fleck of Sheffield United. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Fleck preparing to return to training after pitch collapse

John Fleck of Sheffield United. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

John Fleck: Sheffield United thankful for support and update on midfielder

Keara Donnachie. Picture: Contributed

'Memories of my gran will stay with the book on my shelf' - Keara Donnachie

Dundee United's Marc McNulty was injured in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final defeat to Hibs at Tannadice. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Dundee United striker McNulty ruled out until the new year

Even Keir Starmer doesn't seem to know what he stands for, says Kenny MacAskill (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Labour is becoming increasingly irrelevant to Scotland – Kenny MacAskill MP

Striker Marc McNulty (right) in training with Tam Courts, his Dundee United manager. The pair hope to get a win over Dundee this afternoon (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Marc McNulty on Griffiths, maiden Dundee derby and V-signs from Hearts fans

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries