The Scotsman

The Scotsman is a compact newspaper and daily news website based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was originally founded as a progressive political publication in 1817. The paper started its daily circulation in 1855 and continued to be published in a broadsheet format until August 2004.

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As a former 'illegal' immigrant, here's why politicians' rhetoric is so toxic and wrong

14 hours ago | scotsman.com | Catriona Stewart

The images were as striking as they were familiar: a small dingy in a large sea, so crammed with people that some sat astride the edges, their feet dangling mere inches above the water. The headlines were more familiar still, full of overhyped shock and horror about the issue of small-boat landings on UK shores bringing unwanted immigrants from God knows where to do who knows what. The weekend saw the highest number of such boats arrive in England so far this year.
Hibs delight as club confirm signing of 6ft 5in player 'we have been tracking for a long time'

15 hours ago | scotsman.com | Matthew Elder

Austrian goalkeeper joins on three-year dealHibs have secured the signing of Austrian goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger. The 6ft 5in shot-stopper arrives at Easter Road from Austrian Bundesliga side TVS Hartberg for an undisclosed fee after Hibs triggered a release clause in his contract, which had a year left to run.
Michael Beale has message for Rangers fans as he addresses Russell Martin appointment and Steven Gerrard situation

20 hours ago | scotsman.com | Matthew Elder

Beale backs new arrival to bring ‘excitement and optimism’Former Rangers manager Michael Beale has urged fans to show patience with new head coach Russell Martin. Martin has been appointed on a three-year deal after Rangers new owners plumped for the 39-year-old former Scotland international as the permanent successor to Philippe Clement.
Train as a counsellor from anywhere in Scotland: Online COSCA Skills Certificate opens Sept 2025

20 hours ago | scotsman.com | David Irvine

Are you living in Ayr, Glasgow, or Edinburgh and feel called to a career in counselling or emotional wellbeing? Now is the perfect time to take that first step — without leaving your home. Enlightened Psychology & Counselling has officially opened enrolment for its next Online COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate — a nationally recognised course that prepares learners for work in counselling, mental health, healthcare, social care, and beyond.
I went to Butlin's for a week of non-stop entertainment

1 day ago | scotsman.com | Tom Morton

“Our True Intent is All for Your Delight” runs the phrase. It’s one which, nicked from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, has popped up on Butlin’s adverts throughout the years but which now - at least as far as I could see - only appears on the wall of the Splash swimming pool complex at the Bognor Regis site. After five manic, hectic and ultimately wonderful days there, you can see why the slogan still runs true today, even though we are miles from the original days of knobbly knees competitions.
Rangers reach agreement for next manager appointment as timeline and backroom staff revealed

1 day ago | scotsman.com | Matthew Elder

39-year-old set to become first head coach of new Rangers regimeRussell Martin has agreed a deal in principle to become the next head coach of Rangers with an appointment expected before the weekend. The Scotsman understands that, barring any last minute hitches, the former Scotland international will become Philippe Clement's successor following more positive talks over the last 24 hours.
Inside the BBC Hunting the Whisky Bandits - what happens now

1 day ago | scotsman.com | Rosalind Erskine

If, like me, you are a whisky fan, you’ll no doubt have seen some interesting adverts on social media promising amazing returns on investing in whisky casks. The trading of casks has been around for decades, but it’s becoming more common these days as the industry faces one of the biggest boom times. Many of these cask companies have hit the headlines for being fraudulent.
Every Guillermo del Toro film: All of the Frankenstein director's films ranked, from best to worst

1 day ago | scotsman.com | Lauren Jack

With the release of Frankenstein looming, here are all of Guillermo del Toro's films ranked from best to worst according to Rotten Tomatoes. With his love of monsters, it is no surprise that Guillermo del Toro has directed more than his fair share of creature features. From his debut film Cronos, a horror film about an otherworldly Scarab to his Oscar-winning Gothic romance The Shape of Water, the Mexican director is no stranger to the unusual.
Davide Ancelotti backed for Rangers manager job - 'I watched him coach at Real Madrid and was very impressed'

1 day ago | scotsman.com | Matthew Elder

Former EPL boss reckons Ancelotti will become successful head coachA former English Premier League manager has claimed that Davide Ancelotti would be a "great appointment" for Rangers after getting a first-hand insight into his coaching methods at Real Madrid. Ancelotti has held talks with Rangers and remains among the frontrunners for the Ibrox vacancy, although reports over the past 24 hours would indicate that the new club owners may be swaying towards appointing Russell Martin.
Hamilton by-election - the controversies and candidates as Sir John Curtice predicts result

1 day ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Amery

The polls for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election open on Thursday. In just a few hours, there will be a new MSP in Holyrood. But parties are still battling it out to see if it is their candidate that will win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election.