The Scotsman
The Scotsman is a Scottish newspaper, published in Edinburgh. As of November 2012 it had an audited print circulation of 28,500, down from 35,949 in 2012 and 42,581 in August 2011.
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Latest Articles
I tried steam iron making me rethink the worst house chore
Review of the Polti La Vaporella XT120C steam generated iron
Dog Friendly Pancakes: These treats are perfect for your pooch on Shrove Tuesday
With pancake day just around the corner, dog owners have been wondering if their pets can join in with the fun.Luckily, there are pancake recipes that mean your pup can have a proper Shrove Tuesday treat.To help out the experts at YuMOVE have put together a perfect example. And the …
Land of Canada’s Scottish clans
A direct route from Edinburgh to Halifax puts the history and hospitality of Nova Scotia just six hours away...
The 'suffering' trader forced to spend £40k on vans to comply with Edinburgh LEZ
He told Edinburgh Live: “It’s never a good time to spend £40,000 on something you don’t need to spend it on. The vans were roadworthy, they were well-maintained, and they were good vans. A penalty for breaching the LEZ starts at £60, with a 50 per cent discount if paid …
"If farmers are to play their critical role in addressing biodiversity loss, they need confidence from government"
Argued that farmers and crofters’ existing knowledge of biodiversity must sit at the heart of Holyrood’s environmental agenda, drawing on my role as NFU Scotland’s Senior Policy Manager for Climate, Land and Business.
The Scottish housing sector can build back better
Those of us in the Scottish housing industry would do well to ask ourselves the question from the second half of this statement. Earlier this year exclusive analysis by Riverside Scotland for The Scotsman showed that the number of new homes built in Scotland has fallen to the lowest level …
‘Their stories must not be lost’ - remembering the names, lives, and contributions of those persecuted by the Nazi Holocaust
I remember the first time I saw the little brass plates tucked between cobblestones in the German town I grew up in – the street my grandmother had lived on for a large part of her life.
Books are so much more than short-term pleasures
When I was around eight years old, I won first prize at a local reading competition in the small German town I grew up in.
COP26: How dealing with tropical cyclones is part of life in Philippines
The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, is located along the typhoon belt in the Pacific, making tropical cyclones common occurrences.
Take women’s safety seriously, not only when it’s too late
It’s time we keep the momentum going, keep talking about women’s safety, and listen to experts in the field – not just when a woman is murdered, but all year round.
Inside the weird and wonderful world of Scottish ASMR
“ASMR not only helps me to relax but it also provides an opportunity for me to escape from the stress and reality life can bring."
Donald Trump’s Mother: the story of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump as BBC documentary uncovers the US President’s Scottish roots
A documentary following the rags-to-riches story of Donald Trump’s Scottish mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, airs on BBC Alba tonight (Tuesday 17 September). It documents how Mary, born into a poverty-stricken family on the Isle of Lewis, emigrated to New York City and married into one of the wealthiest property …
The Nest: release date, cast and plot of the new Martin Compston drama set in Glasgow
A new five-part drama is coming to BBC One starring Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and written by BAFTA award-winning Nicole Taylor. Exploring the consequences of a pact between a wealthy couple and a teenage girl, which changes all of their lives forever, it looks set to be the next …
Remembering the Glasgow Fair: when the city shut down and families went “doon the watter”
It may be hard to imagine now but there was a time, not so long ago, when the whole of Glasgow would virtually shut down for the last two weeks of July. It was known as the Glasgow Fair Fortnight, and in times gone by, factories, shipyards and businesses would …
Take a Liberty in Sweden
Deep in the heart of Scandinavia lies a classic British country house, as Laura Millar discovers
A glimpse of paradise
One of Malaysia’s most beautiful islands brings nature into focus; and more wildlife can be found in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, finds Laura Millar
Reflections on the Amazing
Japan’s compelling capital has always seemed like a blend of futuristic and ancient, as Laura Millar discovers on a visit to Tokyo
The White Stuff
Ski novice Laura Millar finds guaranteed snow and Michelin-starred meals at a stylish Swiss resort in the heart of Graubunden...
Cities of the St Lawrence
One’s hip and artsy, the other’s steeped in history; here’s why Montreal and Quebec City make the perfect break, writes Laura Millar
Long and Winding Roads...
Corsica is a treasure trove of citadels, coves and beaches with lush, green interiors; but be prepared to never (quite) get into top gear, writes Laura Millar
More than Enough...
Ikos Dassia on Corfu takes the all-inclusive model and improves on it brilliantly, finds Laura Millar...
