Good morning Voornaam It's finally Friday, and what a way to celebrate by reading about the very richest people in Scotland. Grab a coffee and let's go! "The annual rich list charts the weather of the 350 richest people in the UK based on factors including land, property and other assets, with this year's publication revealing the largest fall in billionaires in the guide's history. In spite of this, the individuals and families included in the 2024 edition still hold a combined wealth of £795.361 billion - a figure which is higher than the annual GDP of Poland." Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon appeared alongside Lord Wallace, the former deputy first minister, at an event at Edinburgh University to mark 25 years of devolution. "She is not convinced same-sex marriage would be legalised in Scotland today. The former first minister said politics is now more toxic and polarised than in the past. She added: "The culture, at times, in politics is downright unpleasant. It's downright toxic."" With the new Rebus appearing on television screens across the country, Aidan Smith has given his us his full and honest review. "I wasn’t looking forward to the new Rebus because I thought it would rumble along these streets or others like them. Over-familiar, over-filmed locations, lending the impression that the third go at transferring Ian Rankin’s ‘tec from page to small screen, in what is an overcrowded genre, had been shot from the top deck of a sightseeing bus. "But that’s quickly forgotten by Burke’s nifty positioning of his younger Rebus – younger than Stott made him appear, anyway – not in a time before the books, but the Edinburgh milieu of right now." Don't forget to stick with us for updates and more with our daily live blog right here. We hope you have a marvellous day, From The team at The Scotsman |