Global sleep-out shines spotlight on homelessness
An estimated 60,000 people – including Hollywood A-listers – are taking part in a charity sleep-out as a fundraiser to end homelessness went global.
Edinburgh
Preston-to-Scotland fares to be capped after CMA probe into Avanti franchise
The competition watchdog has introduced a price cap on certain rail routes in the North West and Scotland after fears that a new franchise deal would lead to higher fares.
Swinson urges activists to ‘channel the suffragettes’ in last week of campaign
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has urged activists to “channel the suffragettes” to fight for a “brighter future” as the campaign for Number 10 enters its final week.
Monifieth to Edinburgh passengers to change at Dundee when new ScotRail station opens
Passengers in Angus and Dundee have been told to be aware of timetable changes in place from December 15, as ScotRail opens a new station.
Former Scotland captain John Barclay retires from international rugby
Former Scotland captain John Barclay has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Vision for 8,000-capacity indoor arena for Edinburgh revealed
Plans for a “long-awaited” indoor arena for Edinburgh have been revealed by developers.
Edinburgh International Film Festival artistic director to stand down
The artistic director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is stepping down from the role.
Rediscovered embroidery collection to go on display after 50 years in cupboard
An archive of needlework left lying in a cupboard for 50 years is to go on display.
University returns nine human skulls to Sri Lankan tribe
An elder from an ancient Sri Lankan tribe has visited Scotland to collect human remains that will be returned to his homeland.
Salmond vows to ‘vigorously’ defend himself as he denies sexual assault charges
Alex Salmond has said he will “vigorously” defend his position after pleading not guilty to offences against 10 women.
Salmond pleads not guilty to attempted rape during independence campaign
Alex Salmond has pleaded not guilty to attempting to rape a woman at Bute House, the official residence of the first minister of Scotland, during the independence referendum campaign.
Salmond to appear in court on sexual assault and attempted rape charges
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is due to appear in court on a series of sexual assault and attempted rape charges.
Medieval and Roman treasures stolen from train
Medieval and Roman treasures have been stolen from a train after they were mistakenly left behind on a service to Edinburgh.
University recalls students from Hong Kong
A university has recalled students on exchange programmes in Hong Kong as civil unrest continues.
Ex-Catalan minister bailed after arrest under Spanish extradition warrant
Former Catalan minister Clara Ponsati has been released on bail after appearing in court in Edinburgh as Spanish authorities seek her extradition.
Former Catalan minister arrested under extradition warrant
Former Catalan minister Clara Ponsati has been arrested and will appear in court in Edinburgh as Spanish authorities seek her extradition.
Craft beer maker Innis & Gunn seeks cash injection for brewery plans
Scottish craft beer maker Innis & Gunn has announced plans to secure a major cash injection to drive proposals for a new Edinburgh brewery.
Labour candidate quits after comparing Israel to ‘child abuser’
A Scottish Labour candidate has stepped down after a controversial blog emerged in which she compared Israel to a child abuser.
Dundee pupils soaring as statistics show schools now out-performing Edinburgh
Dundee has leapt from the bottom of the school league table and has now overtaken Edinburgh.
Ex-Catalan minister delays handing herself in to police in extradition case
A former Catalan minister who is facing extradition from Scotland to Spain will no longer hand herself in to police this week amid questions over the arrest warrant.