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Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop at the Scottish Parliament

Scotland's trains: On the right track?

Cost of rail fares in Scotland are 'challenging', says Transport Secretary
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said the cost of rail fares in Scotland but she has insisted the Scottish Government, under the SNP, will protect nationalisation.

A new school on the Isle of Mull has a chance to change the lives of families. Still, community members protested the council's impact assessments, saying crucial information was being withheld.

A new school on the Isle of Mull has a chance to change the lives of families. Still, community members protested the council's impact assessments, saying crucial information was being withheld.

Council unmoved as islanders protest ‘tick-box’ assessments

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Reimagining Scotland’s railways from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders

Crafts and coffee shop in 'picturesque' village next to historic Scottish glen sold

Crafts and coffee shop in 'picturesque' village next to historic Scottish glen sold

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Crafts and coffee shop in 'picturesque' village next to historic Scottish glen sold

Scottish firm wins contract to build 31 fire engines for Iraqi government

Scottish firm wins contract to build 31 fire engines for Iraqi government

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Scottish firm wins contract to build 31 fire engines for Iraqi government

Former Health Secretary Michael Matheson, pictured in November 2023, facing media questions in the lobby of the Scottish Parliament over mobile roaming charges he incurred when abroad on holiday.

Former Health Secretary Michael Matheson, pictured in November 2023, facing media questions in the lobby of the Scottish Parliament over mobile roaming charges he incurred when abroad on holiday.

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Matheson: Row over iPad roaming charges was completely blown out of proportion

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon pictured in 2011

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon pictured in 2011

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Nicola Sturgeon: I learned a lot of positive things from Alex Salmond

The South Sub railway has been closed to passenger trains since 1962

The South Sub railway has been closed to passenger trains since 1962

Is this ambitious railway revival the future of public transport in Edinburgh?

Tommy Burns celebrates for Celtic

Tommy Burns celebrates for Celtic

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Say a prayer for Saint Thomas Burns of the Calton

It was announced this week that Andy Cliffe was departing as chief executive of Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports

It was announced this week that Andy Cliffe was departing as chief executive of Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports

Ian McConnell: Major move by Scottish airport contrasts with rival's approach

Minister for Business Richard Lochhead (right) joins pupils and staff from Holy Rood High School as they are entertained by Mercat Tours Storyteller Nicola Hamilton during A Day in Edinburgh.

Minister for Business Richard Lochhead (right) joins pupils and staff from Holy Rood High School as they are entertained by Mercat Tours Storyteller Nicola Hamilton during A Day in Edinburgh.

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Tourism is not just for the tourists

Shell is caught at the crossroads in the energy transition

Shell is caught at the crossroads in the energy transition

Business Insight

Which way will the wind blow for Shell?

If the Egyptian Halls were in Edinburgh, would they be in a better state?

If the Egyptian Halls were in Edinburgh, would they be in a better state?

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

Glasgow City Council

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If the Egyptian Halls were in Edinburgh, would they be in a better state?

Shell said the merger of its North Sea assets with Equinor is expected to complete later this year

Shell said the merger of its North Sea assets with Equinor is expected to complete later this year

Shell boosts payouts despite earnings slump

CELTIC CONNECTIONS

Celtic Connections

A smoky, whisky-flavoured tribute to one of the greats of American music

This huge indoor BBQ and farm shop is a dream day out for foodies

This huge indoor BBQ and farm shop is a dream day out for foodies

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This huge indoor BBQ at a Scottish farm shop is a steak lover's dream

Traditional fish and chip shop in ‘picturesque’ town on Scottish road trip route sold

Traditional fish and chip shop in ‘picturesque’ town on Scottish road trip route sold

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Traditional fish and chip shop in ‘picturesque’ town on Scottish road trip route sold

'I set out to make the best pasta in the Highlands and found fame on TikTok'

'I set out to make the best pasta in the Highlands and found fame on TikTok'

'I set out to make the best pasta in the Highlands and found fame on TikTok'

Edinburgh has a high rate of children attending private school compared to the rest of the UK

Edinburgh has a high rate of children attending private school compared to the rest of the UK

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How the introduction of VAT for private schools impacted in Edinburgh

Colin Howden of Transform Scotland

Colin Howden of Transform Scotland

Railfuture Scotland

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Revealed: ScotGov green trains and car use cut target 'fails' amidst LEZ push

Artist Leo du Feu at his gallery and studio on platform one at Burntisland Station in Fife

Artist Leo du Feu at his gallery and studio on platform one at Burntisland Station in Fife

Scotland's trains: On the right track?

'I once saw orcas from the train into Montrose': the growing band of rail advocates

Lorraine Davidson, chief executive of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) speaks to The Herald’s education correspondent about how Scottish schools will be impacted by new VAT policies.

Lorraine Davidson, chief executive of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) speaks to The Herald’s education correspondent about how Scottish schools will be impacted by new VAT policies.

Q&A: How will VAT impact Scotland’s independent schools and families?

The Scottish Government has raised concerns that new VAT revenue from Scottish independent schools like Fettes College in Edinburgh will not benefit Scottish public schools.

The Scottish Government has raised concerns that new VAT revenue from Scottish independent schools like Fettes College in Edinburgh will not benefit Scottish public schools.

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Scotland may receive no financial benefit from private school VAT

Anthony Simpson, head of Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools

Anthony Simpson, head of Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools

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Head of Edinburgh's largest private school says bursaries at risk due to VAT

The boss of the Caledonian Sleeper will retire

The boss of the Caledonian Sleeper will retire

Scotland's trains: On the right track?

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Staff 'relief' at rail boss's decision to step down after 'leadership failure'

Ruth Croman, managing partner, Macnabs; Lesley Larg, managing partner, Thorntons; and Nick Barclay, chair, Thorntons

Ruth Croman, managing partner, Macnabs; Lesley Larg, managing partner, Thorntons; and Nick Barclay, chair, Thorntons

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Two Scottish law firms founded in nineteenth century unveil merger

Miller Street on Glasgow is home to a host of popular restaurants

Miller Street on Glasgow is home to a host of popular restaurants

Scott Wright: Can we talk yet of a Glasgow revival?

Fife Provost Jim Leishman (left), David Rickman MBE and R&A chief executive Mark Darbon at the groundbreaking ceremony for the R&A's new headquarters

Fife Provost Jim Leishman (left), David Rickman MBE and R&A chief executive Mark Darbon at the groundbreaking ceremony for the R&A's new headquarters

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Work begins on new R&A global HQ in St Andrews

Ellie Harrison of Get Glasgow Moving speaking at a rally

Ellie Harrison of Get Glasgow Moving speaking at a rally

Scotland's trains: On the right track?

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'It’s much cheaper to sort out the bus network compared to investing in new rail.'

Ross Rankin, a porn creator hired for a Police Scotland advert

Ross Rankin, a porn creator hired for a Police Scotland advert

Police Scotland

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Vetting process ‘operational matter’ after domestic abuse ad row

Giovanna Fletcher as Rachel Watson and Samuel Collings as Scott Hipwell in The Girl on the Train

Giovanna Fletcher as Rachel Watson and Samuel Collings as Scott Hipwell in The Girl on the Train

This dark adaptation of an off-the-rails thriller comes with hidden depths

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

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First Minister criticised for ‘lack of delivery’ and ‘old promises’ on NHS

Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, examining the handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond.

Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, examining the handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond.

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Ministers refuse to name officials with access to Sturgeon probe files

British singer-songwriters Elvis Costello (left) and Nick Lowe, London, 1986

British singer-songwriters Elvis Costello (left) and Nick Lowe, London, 1986

New Wave survivor is still going strong at 75: February's best 10 Scottish gigs

Bruntsfield Links Park

Bruntsfield Links Park

Bars, shops, restaurants: This Edinburgh neighbourhood has got everything I love

Tourists coming to Glasgow could be forced to pay a visitor levy

Tourists coming to Glasgow could be forced to pay a visitor levy

Glasgow City Council

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Glasgow tourist tax proposals receive union backing 'in principle'

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf pictured in Holyrood in 2021 during an update to MSPs on changes to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf pictured in Holyrood in 2021 during an update to MSPs on changes to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Scottish Greens

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Sturgeon: Ending the deal with Greens was 'catastrophic' and 'wrong'

Glasgow High Court

Glasgow High Court

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Rebecca McQuillan: What will it take to make children truly safe?

Drunken bed bouncing by inebriated father and son

Drunken bed bouncing by inebriated father and son

Herald Diary: Dressing down - not gown - over bed antics

Voter at the ballot box

Voter at the ballot box

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Brian Wilson: We need big ideas from parties for the 2026 election

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Who is the former South African radio host set to head up Edinburgh Fringe?

The ancient world was a place of violence and betrayal - have we really changed that much?

The ancient world was a place of violence and betrayal - have we really changed that much?

National government

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Neil Mackay: This ancient atrocity explains the horror of the world we’re entering

Kristian Saunders

Kristian Saunders

‘Barbaric’: Scottish contraceptive coil users deserve better

Refugees from Syria arrive at a train station in Dortmund, Germany.

Refugees from Syria arrive at a train station in Dortmund, Germany.

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Letters: Why does the civilised world insist on treating refugees with such disdain?

John Swinney has been on the receiving end of another 'hatchet job'

John Swinney has been on the receiving end of another 'hatchet job'

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Letters: John Swinney has served his country and deserves the due respect

Many trees were uprooted in the recent storm

Many trees were uprooted in the recent storm

National government

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Letters: Storm Éowyn wreaked havoc but we got no support from the Scottish government

Can Anas Sarwar make a deal or is he gubbed?

Can Anas Sarwar make a deal or is he gubbed?

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Anas 'Dealmaker' Sarwar needs to start opening some big money boxes

'Unlawful' ruling for Rosebank and Jackdaw'. But what does that mean? And what next?

'Unlawful' ruling for Rosebank and Jackdaw'. But what does that mean? And what next?

'Unlawful' ruling for Rosebank and Jackdaw. What does it mean? And what next?

‘Foundational moment’ for Scottish creative industries as funding decisions unveiled

‘Foundational moment’ for Scottish creative industries as funding decisions unveiled

Angus Robertson

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'Foundational moment for culture' as £200m in arts funding announced

ScotRail train conductor Dominic Quilty on the service from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness

ScotRail train conductor Dominic Quilty on the service from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness

Scotland's trains: On the right track?

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I shadowed a lifesaving ScotRail ticket examiner – here's why I may never forget it

An independent investigator will look into the handling of complaints made about Cammy Day

An independent investigator will look into the handling of complaints made about Cammy Day

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Edinburgh Council's Cammy Day probe to look at 'potential complaint in 2006'

Scottish rugby player reveals new 'long-term' business role

Scottish rugby player reveals new 'long-term' business role

Scottish rugby player reveals new 'long-term' business role

WH Smith confirmed earlier this week that it is in talks to sell its high street stores

WH Smith confirmed earlier this week that it is in talks to sell its high street stores

Business Insight

WH Smith travels in style as sale of high street business looms

Scottish pubs are facing challenges on a number of fronts

Scottish pubs are facing challenges on a number of fronts

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What does major report tell us about future of Scotland's pubs?