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Rangers striker Kevin Kelsy battles with Junya Ito during Venezuela's international friendly with Japan on Monday afternoon. Cr: Getty Images.

Rangers man bags milestone goal but is denied in dramatic finale

Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, blanketed in snow (Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Readers' Letters: Mess in Ben Nevis bothy is the height of ignorance

Techscaler sent its first international delegation of Scottish founders to San Francisco and Silicon Valley in 2024. The fifth cohort flies out next month (Picture: Larry Crain/stock.adobe.com)

Founders need to adopt a global mindset from day one

Rangers confirmed the signing of Daisuke Yokota earlier this week from Hannover 96. Cr: Getty Images.

Exclusive What Rangers can expect from Yokota as Japanese expert gives lowdown

The Sumo Show by Japanese company Hirazuka is to perform at the Fringe for the first time.

'1,500 years of tradition' as Japanese sumo at Fringe for first time

Reo Hatate looks set to leave Celtic this summer. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic trio linked to surprise move amid 'challenge myself' comments

Tether tells the story of a relationship between a Korean man and a Glaswegian woman.

How Auld Lang Syne became tune for Korean independence anthem

The Super-N has been fitted with Honda’s ‘Magic Seats’ and given its tiny footprint, the internal packaging of the Super-N instantly gives you the feeling of a much bigger car

Honda Super-N review: a tiny electric city car that delivers

Scotland under 20s head coach Fergus Pringle (Pic: SNS)

Scotland through to fifth place play-off in JWC after beating Japan

Famed Scottish shortbread maker tastes global success with £4.9m funding package

Fin Hay and Jamie Morrison of Lost Orchards Cider at the orchard at Hay Farms in Perthshire.jpg

Scotland could 'rival Somerset for best cider in the world'

Two Celtic midfield stars have been discussing their futures at the club. Cr: SNS Group.

Nygren makes 'we'll see' confession as teammate drops Celtic exit hint

Daizen Maeda was on the scoresheet for Japan last night in their 1-1 draw with Sweden. Cr: Getty Images.

Maeda hitman bags historic goal as Celtic teammate 'left in my head'

The satellite will also be supported by MDA Space's legacy products for the deployable mechanism of thrusters and reflectors.

Ad Feature MDA Space to partner with Mitsubishi Electric's satellite programme

Kathryn Findlay is being honoured at the V&A Dundee.

First female architect to be elected to RSA to be celebrated

Ten years since the Brexit referendum - why has the UK stock market lagged? Adrian Murphy

A trio of Celtic players were in World Cup action over night - with varying degrees of success. Cr: Getty Images.

Celtic trio suffer mixed emotions as ex-Rangers flop makes history

RavenPack provides AI-driven data infrastructure for the financial industry

Ad Feature New partnership provides AI-ready data on Japanese equities

I tried dinner at this playful new Edinburgh Old Town restaurant

Scotland will face Argentina, South Africa and Fiji this summer (Pic: SNS)

Scotland have solution staring them in face for potential summer issue

Daizen Maeda has been included in Japan's squad for the World Cup in North America next month. Cr: SNS Group.

Maeda lands World Cup call-up but Parkhead teammate left in wilderness

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

Polish horror film banned in 1970s to be shown at festival

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A group of young Scotland fans pass the recently unveiled Scott McTominay mural on route to Hampden Park for the friendly against Japan

Iconic moment 'hits home' on Hampden return as Scots seek legacy boost

Here are 24 of the best photos of Scotland and Japan fans enjoying the international friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday night. Cr: SNS Group/Getty Images

24 photos of Scotland and Japan fans as 44,644 watch game at Hampden

Here's how we rated the performance of each Scotland player against Japan at Hampden on Saturday night. Cr: SNS Group.

How Scotland's players rated in the dull 1-0 defeat by Japan

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke casts an eye over training at Lesser Hampden, on March 27, 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland team v Japan: Why opportunities beckon at both ends of pitch

Scotland host Japan in an international friendly match at Hampden Park on Saturday, March 28. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

What channel is Scotland v Japan? TV and free live stream for friendly

Edinburgh Castle was the most-visited pay-for attraction.

'Unpredictable' 2026 forecast for Scottish visitor attractions

Lucky Cat Bishopsgate Restaurant featuring Shirakawa 1958 in centre of back bar

Lost £25k whisky on the menu at Gordon Ramsay Lucky Cat restaurant

Here are 10 Scottish talents who will be looking to break into the senior national team squad in the years to come. Cr: SNS Group.

10 Scottish talents who will look to follow Curtis in senior squad

Three in 10 Gen Zs have been influenced to visit thanks to social media creators.

The top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia

Scotland's Jack Dempsey is set to move to Japan.

Dempsey's Scotland future in doubt as lure of Japan signals exit

Scottish poet James McGonigal.

Exclusive Scots poet's 'years long' correspondence creates 100-haiku book

Meet the Scottish golfer who has become 'Big in Japan'

Boghall Butchers is celebrating it's 50th birthday

Inside Scottish butcher that’s home to ‘best pie’ in the UK

Dryburgh makes 'hot start' in first LPGA outing as new mum

D-Day veteran Albert Lamond at The Erskine Home in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, right, and in his Royal Navy days

One of Scotland’s last D-Day veterans dies aged 100

Scotland have confirmed two pre-World Cup friendlies at Hampden Park. Cr: Getty Images.

Here's when you can get tickets for Scotland's warm-up friendlies

NASA hopes to take another giant leap forward in its Artemis moon mission in 2026. Picture: Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP/Getty

Ahead in 2026: Flying taxis, key elections, and going round the Moon

Silver medallists France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, gold medallists Madison Chock and Evan Bates from the US and bronze medallists Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson from Great Britain, pose during the medal ceremony for the Senior Ice Dance at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Nagoya, Japan.

Inside ice dancing's complicated world ahead of Olympics
Sport has experienced tumult this season as Scots duo keep head down in quest for medals

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson compete in the Senior Ice Dance Free Dance at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Nagoya, Japan.

Scottish ice dancer on track for Olympic hopes after bronze medal win

Bob MacIntyre of Scotland plays his second shot on the third hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas

Bob MacIntyre delivers his verdict on 2025 campaign worth $10m

I enjoyed a Japanese feast as Sticks'n'Sushi opens in Glasgow

Here is every pot 2 team in the World Cup 2026 draw ranked on difficulty, from easiest to most difficult. Cr: Getty Images.

Scotland World Cup Draw: Every pot 2 team ranked by difficultly

Scotland's captain Sione Tuipulotu at full time following the loss to Argentina. The sides will meet again in July.

Scotland's revenge mission as Nations Championship fixtures revealed

Gemma Dryburgh celebrates making a birdie during the first round of the Maybank Championship at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club in Malaysia

Gemma Dryburgh opens up on exciting personal news after strong start

Maiko and geiko dressed in formal black kimonos leave a tea house in Kyoto, Japan.

Arts diary: The problematic world of Japan's geisha

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'Iconic' Scottish bar transformed into music-focused lounge

Julia Longbottom, British ambassador to Japan, talking to Yukinobu Nakano, President & CEO of Mitsui & Co. Europe Ltd, & Suryan Wirya-Simunovic/ CEO & Director, MOL (Europe Africa)Ltd at the West Inner Dock Quay at the Port of Nigg

Analysis Geopolitics driving Japanese energy investments in Scotland

The summit of Mount Everest as seen from a helicopter. Earlier this month American Jim Morrison became the first person to make a ski descent of the North Face via its notorious Hornbein Couloir.

Autumn? Must be time to break some skiing world records

Scottish civil servant Mark Crawford, with his wife Clair, is told he had become an instant millionaire from a £15 Omaze entry.

Moment Scottish civil servant told he had become instant millionaire

The market turmoil has seen pressure on government bond yields and the pound.

UK gilts crisis: What’s causing the market turmoil and should I be concerned?

Shunga Alert performers censor ‘The Three Graces’ at National Galleries Scotland: National

The Three Graces censored as Fringe show uncovers the truth of explicit art in J...

How The Scotsman reported the Hiroshima atomic bomb 80 years ago

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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