4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (617+ words) A Westminster committee is to launch an inquiry into party funding following Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of SNP money. The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold a probe into the Electoral Commission’s “oversight of the funding and governance of the funding and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (331+ words) The Scotsman Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith described their 47-31 pre-season friendly defeat to Newcastle Red Bulls as ‘mission accomplished’ after a high octane contest The hosts looked like running away on the scoreboard having established a 35-7 lead at…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (427+ words) There’s a spooky treat on the way for fans of one of the most talked-about new comedy shows of recent years. Season two of comedy game show Last One Laughing UK was released on Amazon Prime Video earlier this year,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (505+ words) The Scotsman Food and Drink Editor Sam Heughan’s Spirit of Galloway event at this year’s Stranraer Oyster Festival has been cancelled. The actor and author was set to headline a flagship Sunday afternoon event celebrating his home region. The actor…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (172+ words) The Scotsman Food and Drink Editor A 515-acre estate on the shores of Loch Goil, featuring 22 bedrooms, more than 7,500 sq ft of accommodation in its principal house and annex, and its own loch frontage, has been brought to the market…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (390+ words) There are thousands of shows in Edinburgh this month. Please tell us why we should come and see yours? I think it’s important to support local talent at the very start of their career. What will we learn from your…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (466+ words) Penelope ★ ★ ★ ★ Underbelly, Cowgate (Venue 61) until 30 August It is The Odyssey from Penelope’s perspective, which McLean recites in speech between captivating songs. Penelope waits on her husband Odysseus to return from the Trojan War, dealing with suitors and her maturing son,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (856+ words) The Scotsman Food and Drink Editor Award-winning North Coast 500 restaurant Crofter’s Kitchen will extend its season with four weekends of autumn dining, built around produce from its working croft and Scotland’s far north-west coast. Oysters served on hay, wild Highland…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (184+ words) The Scotsman Food and Drink Editor Brioche, a new cafe with a sober bar inspired menu is set to open in Edinburgh’s west end. Situated on the site of the former site of The Scottish Gantry, a whisky, wine and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (438+ words) The Scotsman...