Scotland

Here are just some of the launch events happening in Scotland for Sarah J Maas' newest ACOTAR novel.

30 events in Scotland where fans can celebrate new ACOTAR book release
From midnight launch parties to emotional support groups, here are 30 events in Scotland which will celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony.

Inverurie has won Scotland’s Town of the Year 2026

Inverurie presented with title of Scotland's town of the year

This data centre in Texas shows how enormous they can be. Picture: Brandon Bell

Why Scotland shouldn't let data centres become a national pariah Scotsman comment

The Scottish government is working to build public trust and confidence in artificial intelligence. Picture: Hector Retamal

Scotland can't be so afraid of AI that it loses £23 billion GDP boost Alyn Smith

Inverurie has been named Scotland’s Town of the Year 2026

How Inverurie can spark a fightback against urban decline Scotsman comment

Karen Gillan has given her opinion on Henry Cavill's Scottish accent for Highlander.

Karen Gillan shares her opinion on Henry Cavill's Highlander accent

The BBC’s hit show The Traitors was singled out for criticism.

Criticism of Scottish broadcasting quotas detailed in new report

People protest outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in London over the UK government's decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field. Picture: Brook Mitchell

Why Labour's Jackdaw gas field decision is not climate vandalism Scotsman comment

Labour's approval of the Jackdaw gas field is a welcome step, but the North Sea energy industry needs John Healey and Andy Burnham to take a few more. Picture: Ian Forsyth

After Jackdaw approval, Labour must now seize £50bn North Sea prize David Whitehouse

The closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery was a blow to the economy, but new opportunities are emerging. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why an industrial renaissance is within Scotland's grasp Professor Simon Best

The plans for the championship course at Coul Links have been highly contentious. Picture: Contributed

Coul Links golf plans rejected by Scottish government planners

Debate Night, hosted by Stephen Jardine, is moving to BBC One Scotland and will also be available online. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Why closure of BBC Scotland channel was sad but inevitable Stephen Jardine

Sam Fender will play Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2027.

Sam Fender confirms Edinburgh gig - how to get tickets and presale

Police Scotland said it was investigating. Picture: PA

Police investigating 'threatening' hoax messages to Scottish schools

Joseph Bell was a renowned surgeon and lecturer, but remains best known for inspiring his student, Arthur Conan Doyle. Picture: Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images

Exclusive A light shone on Edinburgh's 'real' Sherlock Holmes

Andy Burnham delivers a speech focusing on forming closer ties with the Scottish government at New College Lanarkshire's Motherwell Campus. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

SNP must start taking Burnham's offers to work together more seriously Scotsman comment

The mission statement of state-owned ScotRail sounds like it was written by someone who has never been on a train. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

43mph? How slow train to Waverley revealed ScotRail’s lack of ambition Stephen Jardine

Disaster prepper ‘Brian Forbes' inside his shelter, stocked with a host of supplies

Why survivalism no longer looks as eccentric as it once did Scotsman comment

As the SNP campaign for a second independence referendum, Brian Wilson suggests a vote on greater devolution of powers from Edinburgh to the regions would be a foregone conclusion. Picture: Matt Cardy

A referendum 95% of Scots would vote 'yes' in, and the SNP would hate Brian Wilson

Feolin ferry terminal on the Isle of Jura

‘Our day doesn’t stop at 6.30pm’: Island fight to restore axed ferry

The author of an article launching the SNP's Choose Scotland campaign should take the title of the worst poet in the English language from William McGonagall, who was played by the late, great Spike Milligan in a 1975 comedy. Picture: Ronald Dumont/Express/Hulton Archive

SNP's unintentionally funny new campaign actually debunks nationalism William Deans

An independence supporter carries a Scottish flag outside the SNP conference in Aberdeen. Picture: Paul Reid

Why this is the wrong time for SNP's massive independence campaign Joyce McMillan

Nationalists march for Scottish independence in Edinburgh last month. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

SNP pleas for Westminster cash underline the importance of the Union Scotsman comment

Torness nuclear power station is set to close in 2030. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

SNP’s ideological ban on nuclear energy is not in Scotland’s interests Melanie Ward

Ian Winship completed a 10km race in just over an hour (Jane Barlow/PA)

Runner, 90, who set ‘world best’ 10K: I'll beat it next year

A&E doctors are already warning that conditions are 'unsafe', ahead of the increase in numbers of patients during winter. Picture: Dan Kitwood

The shocking figures that reveal how bad Scotland's A&E crisis has got Jackie Baillie

Zack Polanski, centre, leader of the Greens in England and Wales, seen with Scottish Greens' co-leaders Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer earlier this year. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Reform UK are bad enough, but the real extremists are the Greens Murdo Fraser

Children in the 1960s had considerably more freedom than today's young generation. Picture: Steve Lewis

Bring back 1960s-style parenting? Why today's children might prefer it Cameron Wyllie

Passengers who play music on their phones’ loudspeakers can be a real nuisance (Picture: Hans Lucas)

Train and bus companies must act over scourge of noisy passengers Alastair Dalton

A view of the Motherwell and Wishaw Civic Centre which, in 1969, brought together all the local government departments of the two burghs (Picture: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive)

As an ex-police officer, I fear council reform could go horribly wrong Tom Wood

Elizabeth Crammond said she wants the voices of other women to be heard.

Exclusive Bereaved mother to lead Holyrood maternity protest

Encyclopaedia Britannica claims its works are being 'cannibalised' by the AI giant. Picture: Mario Tama/Getty

Exclusive Trump administration enters legal row with Encyclopaedia Britannica

Chinese president Xi Jinping toasts blood-soaked Russian despot Vladimir Putin during a visit to the Kremlin in 2023 (Picture: Pavel Byrkin)

SNP taking MI5 warning about China seriously is a hugely welcome sign Scotsman comment

The 'Stand Up for Science' movement, which originated in the United States and has since gone global, aims to defend science as a pillar of democracy (Picture: Joe Klamar)

Why everyone in Scotland needs to think more like a scientist Gwilym Gibbons

In Scotland, Ireland and Wales, it is accepted that 'single malt' means whisky that has been made, from start to finish, in one place (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Labour needs to wake up to threat to £5.36bn Scotch whisky industry Scotsman comment

To mark World Arthritis Day on Monday, the Kelpies and other prominent landmarks will be illuminated in blue

Why 1-in-3 Scots need SNP to take this painful condition seriously Lauren Bennie

Donald Dewar, right, seen in 1999, had high hopes for the Scottish Parliament's committees but, until recently, they had been letting him down (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

SNP ministers discover their competence is being tested at last Brian Wilson

John Swinney is allowing Scotland's benefits bill to spiral out of control (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

How Scotland's benefits cheats are being allowed to keep the cash Murdo Fraser

Edinburgh University vice-chancellor Peter Mathieson has accused unions of deliberately timing a strike to 'disadvantage the students' (Picture: Chris Close/University of Edinburgh)

Uni strikers must realise compulsory redundancies can be unavoidable Scotsman comment

There is plenty to criticise Andy Burnham for without having to resort to deception (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

The proof that Swinney lied to pensioners over £4bn triple-lock claim Murdo Fraser

The reception area of the GP walk-in clinic at Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre in Edinburgh (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool)

Everyone except Swinney knows SNP's walk-in GP clinics aren't working Jackie Baillie

Ethan Brown was wrongly told he could not graduate. Picture: PA

Family of student who took own life after grade error reach settlement

Police Scotland warned that retail crime is not victimless. Picure: Adobe Stock

Children being 'actively recruited' by criminals

Youths wearing balaclavas have become a feared sight in many towns and cities (Picture: Darren Staples)

Soft justice encouraging gangs to entice children into life of crime Scotsman comment

Just like Captain Kirk, space whisky may be 'really bold', flavour-wise anyway (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Whisky to boldly go where no whisky has gone before Scotsman comment

In this situation, the pedestrian has right of way, not the car (Picture: Andrew O'Brien)

Drivers' ignorance of law change is potentially lethal for pedestrians Alastair Dalton

Some may celebrate their early release from prison but others find themselves homeless (Picture: Ben Birchall)

The simple reasons why convicts are so likely to reoffend on release Karyn McCluskey

The review is expected to conclude in July 2027. Picture: PA

Independent review into Scotland's maternity services gets underway

The Scottish Baby Loss Collaborative was formed in 2024. Picture: Contributed

'Radical reform' needed in support for families who lose babies

INEOS, owners of the Forties pipeline system, declined to speculate about the impact of any industrial action. Picture: PA

New strike threat puts UK fuel supplies at risk of ‘severe disruption’

Even Shrek donned his running shoes to take part in the half marathon on Sunday. Picture: Contributed

In pictures: Thousands hit streets on Sunday for Great Scottish Run

Tens of thousands of runners are taking part over the weekend. Picture: Contributed

Tens of thousands take part in Great Scottish Run

A decade ago, 12-hour waits at A&E were rare, now they are commonplace (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Slow death of the NHS is an existential threat to the SNP Scotsman comment

Health secretary Angela Constance

Scotland's Maternity Crisis - We will listen and learn Angela Constance

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries