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The Scotsman
21 Jul, 2019
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‘Tornado’ hits Scotland as the north east is battered by torrential rain
After weather warnings for thunderstorms, torrential rain and flooding hit areas of Scotland, with reports of a 'tornado'.
Latest News
Independence just ‘a question of time’ with or without new PM’s consent

A second referendum on Scottish independence is “inevitable” the new incoming Tory leader has been told by prominent Nationalists who say he should grant authority for such a vote.

‘Suspected stabbing’ in Edinburgh city centre

There has been a suspected 'stabbing' on Hunter Square this evening.

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Car parking tax would hit 1,300 government workers

More than 1,300 Scottish Government workers face being hit with the proposed new car parking tax – including more than 1,000 in Edinburgh.

Dani Garavelli: Scotland’s drugs tragedy demands hard questions not glib answers

The relentless political point scoring must stop if we’re ever to mitigate the human misery behind the death toll, writes Dani Garavelli

Sport Update
Scottish cricket mourns loss of Willie Morton

Tributes have been pouring in from the Scottish cricketing community and beyond to the former internationalist Willie Morton who collapsed and died suddenly on Friday. He was 58.

Kyle Stanley blasts back at Bob MacIntyre over ‘Fore’ row

American Kyle Stanley has hit back at Bob MacIntyre after being confronted by the young Scot for not shouting ‘Fore’ as he hit two people in the crowd in the second round of the 148th Open Championship.

Ernie Els backs Bob MacIntyre in Kyle Stanley ‘fore’ row

Ernie Els, a two-time winner, has praised Bob MacIntyre for calling out a fellow player for not shouting ‘Fore’ in the 148th Open Championship and believes it is time for bans to be imposed when spectators are hit in such incidents.

And finally...
Translator for top footballers brings taste of Brazil to Fringe shows

Her day job is representing some of the world’s top international footballers after they arrive in the UK to sign for Premier League clubs.

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