Scotland on Sunday

Scotland on Sunday is a Sunday newspaper from Scotland, published in Edinburgh by The Scotsman Publications Ltd, making it the Sunday counterpart to The Scotsman daily newspaper. Initially, it was printed in a broadsheet size, but in 2013, it was revamped and transformed into a tabloid format. The current layout features three main sections: the newspaper, which includes the original "Insight" section, a dedicated sports section, and Spectrum magazine, which now combines content from "At Home," a magazine that was previously published separately.

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John Swinney will have rivals at his SNP-led far-right summit - but will it be another talking shop?

1 day ago | scotsman.com | David Bol

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is coming for the Scottish Parliament - at least that’s what the polls, all of them, say. Amid the growing threat of a potentially anti-devolution party gaining a foothold at Holyrood, First Minister John Swinney is holding a summit today to counter the far-right - code for how to resist Reform.
SNP loses control of Scottish Parliament business agenda after Jamie Greene defection from Tories

2 days ago | scotsman.com | David Bol

The SNP has lost control of the business agenda at Holyrood after a Tory MSP defected to the Liberal Democrats. Jamie Greene left Russell Findlay’s party earlier this month, accusing the Conservatives of pursuing a “Reform-lite agenda that appeals to the worst of our society”. Amid speculation he would do so, Mr Greene joined the Lib Dems two days later and was unveiled at the party’s Scottish conference in Inverness.
Former SNP frontbencer and Nicola Sturgeon ally confirms bid to run for Holyrood

2 days ago | scotsman.com | David Bol

Alison Thewliss is hoping for a return to frontline politics at next year’s Holyrood election. A former SNP Westminster frontbencher has confirmed she is bidding to run for Holyrood after being ousted at last year’s general election. Alison Thewliss has put herself forward as the SNP candidate for the new Glasgow Central constituency - teeing her up for a selection battle with city councillor Graham Campbell.
Consultations for newly proposed East Ayrshire wind farm to start

2 days ago | scotsman.com | Roderick Holly

Locals in East Ayrshire urged to attend public exhibitionsLocals in East Ayrshire are being urged to attend the first of two rounds of public exhibitions for a newly proposed wind farm in the Cumnock and Doon Valley area. Located within Netherthird on the Garleffan and Grievehill open-cast coal mine, OnPath Energy, formally Banks Renewables, recently submitted a scoping report for the eight-turbine site. The first exhibition will take place at New Cumnock Bowling Club on April 22 from 12pm to 7pm.
How green Scottish Government bonds could save £362m in replacing ScotRail's ageing train fleet

2 days ago | scotsman.com | David Bol

Green bonds from the Scottish Government could pay for new ScotRail trains, trade union leaders have claimed. SNP ministers have been urged to use “green bonds and the Scottish Government's borrowing powers” to save hundreds of millions of pounds in replacing Scotland’s ageing trains.
How Pope Francis wanted to visit Scotland and its islands - but never could

2 days ago | scotsman.com | Jane Bradley

Professor Mario Aguilar from the University of St Andrews met Pope Francis more than 200 timesA Scottish university professor who met the Pope more than 200 times recalls how the pontiff wanted to visit Scotland, but was unable to do so due to bureaucracy and security concerns.
Green MSP criticised for accusing Supreme Court of 'bigotry, prejudice and hatred'

3 days ago | scotsman.com | Alistair Grant

Maggie Chapman made the comments while addressing trans rights protesters over the weekendA Scottish Green MSP has been criticised after accusing the Supreme Court of "bigotry, prejudice and hatred" following a landmark ruling on the legal definition of a woman. Maggie Chapman made the comments while addressing trans rights protesters in Aberdeen over the weekend. It comes after judges unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
The serene Scottish seaside property that's on sale for offers over £625,000

3 days ago | scotsman.com | Gaby Soutar

If you’re a wannabe selkie, who’s looking for the ultimate seaside retreat, you might want to consider a new property that’s splashed onto the market. The architect-designed 177.7 square metre four-bedroom house, Sea Glass, which is located along East Forth Street in Cellardyke, might blend in with the other couthy cottages from street level. However, from the back, the 10-year-old building opens out into three levels of lighthouse-inspired living. It also boasts a huge terraced garden and garage.
The bizarre collections up for a £500 'collecting prize' at prestigious Scottish university

3 days ago | scotsman.com | Jane Bradley

The prize, awarded at the University of St Andrews, is in its tenth yearThey are on the shortlist for a university prize aiming to highlight the passion for curating personal collections of unusual items. Now students’ personal collections - ranging from Beano annuals to historic images of Japan and vintage Agatha Christie novels - are to be considered for a £500 prize.
Pope Francis: The outsider who changed the Catholic Church - and the controversies that marked his reign

3 days ago | scotsman.com | Martyn McLaughlin

He was the modernising and humble Pope who blazed a brave new trail defending the poor and disadvantaged of the world, yet endured several stumbles on the path to progress. Tributes have been paid around the world to Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, bringing to an end a pontificate that sent shockwaves throughout the Catholic Church and put mercy before doctrine. His death comes after months of illness.