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The number of housing completions has fallen to its lowest level since 2015. Picture: PA

Insight: Why Scotland's housing market is in a precarious position
Warning of sales falling through and sales collapsing as rates and costs spike

Francesca Hegyi is chief executive of the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Ryan Buchanan

Investing in soft power is 'a lot cheaper than the alternative'

Succession star Brian Cox is among those Scots to have made a host of donations to the Democrats. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros Pictures

Exclusive Brian Cox among Scots backing Democrats in US mid-term elections

Mhairi Ferguson’s paintings are being exhibited in the Foyer of Trongate 103. Pic: John Devlin.

Mystery as artist's paintings by disappear from posthumous exhibition

Margaret Mitchell: Of Stillness and Care

Hospice's 45 year history to be showcased in photography exhibition

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson failed to live up to expectations in Milan (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Could Scottish ice dancers win gold in open post-Olympics field?

Trustees for the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow said it had gone into liquidation on Friday. Pic: John Devlin

No arts organisation 'could afford to buy' CCA, warns ex-bidder

Former first minister Alex Salmond, photographed in 2023

Scottish government wins Salmond files case

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth during a visit to One Parent Families Scotland HQ in Edinburgh to meet frontline staff and hear directly from parents about the support they are receiving

Budget will see Scots ‘staring down barrel’ of high energy bills – SNP

Riley Luke, from Paisley in Renfrewshire, in hospital

Bonfire Night warning from boy who suffered ‘devastating’ injuries

Sir Philip Redmond by The Shore

'Leith is great' says UK Town of Culture judge

Inside HMP Barlinnie

Ministers consider use of ‘temporary modular accommodation’ for jails

Organisers from Fossil Free London demonstrate against Rosebank earlier this month

Budget watchdog 'will need to revisit figures if Rosebank refused'

Humza Yousaf and Mhairi Black will be reunited at the Winter Words Festival.

Nicola Sturgeon to be 'curious host' when she grills One Day author

Maggie O'Farrell PIC: IBL/Shutterstock

The three Scotland-based authors shortlisted for literary award

Scottish doctors back NHS report warning over school iPad use

John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street with (second left-right) Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament

Analysis Healey’s standstill Budget highlights a debilitating fiscal status quo

UK Budget 2026: £6m funding will develop SEC 'for next generation'

When Donald Trump visited his Turnberry resort midway through his first term in office, there was a heavy Police Scotland presence. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Bonfire night: Largest number of police in Scotland since Trump visit

Kayden Walker

Sheriff makes safety recommendations after water deaths inquiry

House of Bruar is near Blair Atholl on the A9

Alcohol worth five-figure sum stolen from House of Bruar on A9

Authorities have warned that further disruption is to be expected as a fresh weather warning comes into place across Scotland after Storm Boelo. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland braces for further disruption amid new wind warning

Briony Martha in Parasocial Activity

Arts diary: The play based on chance meeting with James McAvoy

The Young Team will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next year.

Novel adapted for the stage to tell story of Scotland's gang culture

University Cafe owner Gino Verrecchia has been immortalised in a new portrait by fellow Glaswegian Gareth Reid, who previously painted King Charles III

The portrait of Glasgow cafe owner by artist who painted King Charles

Tennis ace Andy Murray and wife Kim in new behind the scenes TV series

Richard Baines Curator at Logan Botanic Garden

Tribute to man killed in Dumfries and Galloway during Storm Boelo

Clydebank dad-of-three Shaun Ennis has set off on a 314-mile challenge across Scotland in memory of his brother Christopher, who died by suicide aged 35

Man running 12 marathons to raise awareness after brother's death

Big waves in Gourock, Inverclyde

Tens of thousands without power and one man dead in Storm Boelo

(Picture: Police Scotland)

Man dead after being hit by falling tree in Storm Boelo

Mr Puksaphak saw the floods on his CCTV video.

Exclusive Restaurant owner 'devastated' after Storm Boelo flooding

Lines are blocked and stations flooded. Picture: Network Rail

All the flights, trains and ferries cancelled due to storm Boelo

Police road closure on the A78 near Skelmorlie

30,000 without power as Storm Boelo batters Scotland with 82mph gusts

John Ross remains revered for his role as a Cherokee leader. Picture: Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre

Exclusive Home of revered Highlander Cherokee chief at centre of legal battle

A Scene on Duddingston Loch, near Edinburgh by Charles Lees.

Exclusive Other painting of skating on Duddingston Loch has auction in spin

1,984 copies of George Orwell novel go on display

Summerhall.

Summerhall redevelopment 'would result in a fifth more arts space'

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, following the announcement of the UK Government's long-awaited decision on the future of the Jackdaw gas field

Exclusive Douglas Alexander: There will be no cliff edge for North Sea industry

The Mackintosh Building was hit by fire for the second time in 2018.

Ownership fire-hit Mackintosh building should be transferred from GSA

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh.

Exclusive Scottish Chamber Orchestra's warning after posting increased deficit

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Tour de France to generate 'tens of millions' for Scottish economy

Scotland set for Tour de France as full 2027 route announced

Experts warned that cyber attacks were becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Exclusive School attendances fall in wake of hoax bomb threat

Rona Munro and Rufus Norris.

Last of iconic James plays to tour Scotland

A view of the BBC Scotland building in Glasgow

BBC Three and BBC Scotland linear channels to close

John Swinney at a trade stand at the SNP party conference in Aberdeen. Picture: Paul Reid

FM branded 'field marshal Swinney' by bus boss in regulation row

It is alleged that Fraser Kilpatrick assaulted Shona Stevens (pictured) in Bourtreehill Park , on November 10 1994. (PA/Police Scotland)

Man accused of Shona Stevens murder more than 30 years ago faces trial

Sprawling 18,000 acre estate in Great Glen on market for £17million

Facial reconstruction of man from Inveresk

Watch how experts reconstructed face of a man who died 2000 years ago

Motorists will also be given 10 minutes to leave car parks without facing a penalty once their session ends under a new private parking code of practice

Drivers can challenge parking charges under new code of practice

Protesters climb onto the Monument à la Republique

I was tear gassed on a boat trip in Paris in the aftermath of riots Jane K Bradley

From left, veteran Mark Ferguson, Cadet Isabella Robertson, and serving soldier Cpl Fraser Hall

Cosmo brings soldier’s poem to life in Royal Regiment of Scotland film

Joseph Bell was a renowned surgeon and lecturer, but remains best known for inspiring his student, Arthur Conan Doyle. Picture: Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images

Exclusive A light shone on Edinburgh's 'real' Sherlock Holmes

The Fratellis.

Ticket holders left out of pocket after cancelled Scottish gigs

Jack Vettriano

Play about Vettriano in 'call to arms' to examine late artist's work

Hannah Lavery

'Tapestry of national writing heritage' on Saltires shortlist

The banknotes raised £85,000.

Charity shop 'flabbergasted' as banknote donation raises £85,000

Skyward Spirit recording in Scotland's Studio.

Exclusive RSNO faces 'most serious challenges in a generation' amid funds crisis

Record collection of late Scottish DJ JD Twitch to go on sale

Dominic Hill is to receive an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Arts diary: JD Twitch record collection and thumbs down for Sophocles

JK Rowling is the subject of a new two-part documentary.

Documentary to examine 'polarising public figure' of JK Rowling

XR Producer Lesley Johnston going out to Wordie House with the field team

Scottish expert's mission to Antarctic island home to 1000 penguins

Produced by Glasgow-based itison, the event creates 150+ jobs and champions Scotland’s world-class creative talent, from lighting and sound designers to set builders and street food vendors.

'Immersive experiences' generate £233m for Scottish economy

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been in Scottish government ownership for several years now

Aerospace company announces £57million expansion at Prestwick Airport

Summerhall.

Exclusive Summerhall Arts call for 'repair not demolition' amid warning on plans

Competitors in a Highland Reel at Aboyne Highland Gathering, Aberdeenshire

In pictures: Unearthed images show Scottish life in 1930s

Rebecca Heibein took this image in Raploch, Stirling

Skies across Scotland illuminated as Northern Lights put on a show

Elizabeth Crammond said she wants the voices of other women to be heard.

Exclusive Bereaved mother to lead Holyrood maternity protest

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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