Joshua King Head of Digital Engagement & Development

Good morning Voornaam,

How's your day progressing so far? It's Wednesday, we're approaching the halfway point of the week and the news agenda shows absolutely no sign of slowing down. Here's a look at the best from our site today.

Five stories for the morning

- Scottish woman mauled by bear as she snaps photo through car window

- Exclusive: Creative Scotland raises concerns over ‘precarious’ running of Fringe Society

- Scotland News Live: Only a third of healthcare workers were vaccinated this winter | Should old city train line become a tram route?

- Five escaped Household Cavalry horses escape through streets as one covered in blood

- Prestigious house on Scottish whisky island on market for £3m

Stay in touch with all the day's developments with The Scotsman.

Best wishes,

Josh