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The Scotsman
19 Jan, 2018
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The government of Glasgow: SNP administration opts for name change
Older residents may recall a time when a local authority was known simply as the corporation or town council. But the ruling administration in Glasgow has chosen a new name for itself - City Government.
Latest News
Video: Edinburgh transforms under a blanket of snow with more on the way

With heavy snow causing disruption around Scotland, take just a moment to appreciate the beauty of the winter landscape.

Poll: Scots want private school charity status axed

Most Scots want private schools to be stripped of their charitable status, according to a new poll.

Controversial Highland dunes golf course moves a step closer

Controversial plans to build a world-class golf course on ecologically important sand dunes in the north of Scotland have taken a step forward after a key objection from the national environmental watchdog was resolved, according to developers.

Sturgeon says councils could get power to police Airbnb

Nicola Sturgeon has said she would “not rule out” handing powers to councils to allow them to block short-term let properties rented through sites such as Airbnb.

Sport Update
Tom Buchanan overcomes shaky start in Abu Dhabi

Tom Buchanan overcame his fan club turning him into a nervous wreck on the first tee to give himself a chance of making the cut in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Scotland to play Wales in new ‘Doddie Weir Cup’ match in Autumn Series

Scotland are to face Wales in a new fixture as part of an extended Autumn Series this November.

Craig Levein ready for hectic Hearts schedule after gains in Spain

After five days in the Spanish sunshine, Hearts return to five games in 13 days – starting with an Edinburgh derby on Sunday. It is a situation manager Craig Levein describes as “mental”.

And finally...
Film reviews: The Post | The Final Year | Coco

In revisiting 1970s America and Nixon’s attempts to suppress the truth about the Vietnam War, Spielberg, Streep and Hanks have found the perfect film for our times

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