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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer best known for her power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died aged 75

Bonnie Tyler, the power ballad queen, dies aged 75

Ian Russell was passionate about recording traditional music and song

Scotsman Obituaries: Prof Ian Russell MBE, pioneering Scottish ethnologist

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE

The quality of Scotland's produce can match that of any other country (Picture: Stewart Attwood)

Local produce takes its place at world’s table

Dr Alison Edgar MBE - Champions Speakers Agency

Why Scotland’s workplaces need a new model of leadership for constant change

Roland Engebretson and Rebecca Lindsay, co-founders and directors of Macaulay College, receive MBEs.

Foodbank pensioner and college co-founders among Scots honoured

Former Celtic player Jim Craig, specialist midwife Hilary Alba from Glasgow, and Lorna Dawson from the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen.

The full list of Scots recognised in the New Year Honours 2026

Loganair names celebrity Scots chef and entrepreneur as face of airline

Former Blue Peter editor dies aged 92

Susie Dent

Dictionary Corner queen Susie Dent to celebrate the joys of the English language...

Broomhouse street party

Ad Feature Bringing festival magic to Broomhouse

King's Birthday Honours: Writer and historian Alistair Moffat (top left), Zahrah Mahmood, President of Ramblers Scotland (bottom left) and John and Lorna Norgrove (right), of the Linda Norgrove Foundation, have all been recognised.

King's Birthday Honours for brave, selfless and determined Scots

Chefs from across Scotland are encouraged to take this chance to gain world-class training at The Ritz Restaurant

Last chance for Scottish chefs to secure Ritz internship

This week is World Football Week, the beautiful game cannot be built on bloodshe...

Iain Valentine, Jessie’s son, is flanked by Blairgowrie Ladies’ captain Margaret Marshall, left, and Dr Eve Soulsby

Scottish golf club pays picture tribute to legendary amateur

Bill Chisholm retired at 60 but continued covering the Borders on his blog

Scotsman Obituaries: Bill Chisholm, journalist who served Borders communities

Stuart Hogg could be stripped of his MBE

Stuart Hogg could be stripped of MBE after conviction

First Minister John Swinney addresses Holyrood during the first First Minister's Questions of the new year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: SNP politicians more interested in being 'celebrities'

Stuart Hogg

John Swinney backs calls to revoke rugby star Stuart Hogg's MBE

Stephen Flynn MP says Stuart Hogg should be stripped of his MBE.

SNP chief demands ex-Scotland captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg arrives at Selkirk Sheriff Court for sentencing today

Ex Scotland captain Stuart Hogg faces sentencing for domestic abuse

Alan Hansen, Jackie Bird and David Moyes

Jackie Bird, Alan Hansen and David Moyes in New Year Honours list

Stephen Gallacher shows off his MBE flanked by wife Helem son Jack and daughter Ellie at Buckingham Palace

Gallacher opens up on 'surreal' Buckingham Palace visit to receive MBE

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Scottish sports broadcaster to receive one of nation's biggest honours

Claire Lomas took part in the Great North Run in Newcastle in 2016 (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Scotsman Obituaries: Claire Lomas, first to finish marathon in a bionic suit

Stephen Gallacher pictured in action during the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Gallacher's ‘brilliant Belfry memories’ and hopes he can get in mix again

Stephen Gallacher is delighted to have been reappointed as Europe's Junior Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 match in New York. Picture: Ryder Cup Europe

Gallacher excited to fill Junior Ryder Cup captain role in New York

Susie Wolff is the managing director of F1 Academy.

Everything you need to know about Susie Wolff

Norman Robertson retired as a senior partner in 2002 after 50 years of service

Obituaries: Norman Robertson, lawyer appointed MBE for services to Dundee

Jen Beattie has confirmed her departure from Arsenal. Cr. Getty Images.

Scotland centurion completes move to newly formed American outfit

Anna Meredith PIC: Roberto Ricciuti

Burns & Beyond review: Anna Meredith, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Annie Nightingale pictured in 2016. Photo: PA

Annie Nightingale, BBC Radio 1’s first female DJ, dies at 83

Alex McLeish has been recognised with an OBE.

McLeish, Hogg and Wainwright honoured for services to sport and charity

Alexander McCall Smith is among a host of Scots to be honoured

Scottish novelist Alexander McCall Smith knighted in New Year Honours list

Dancing on Ice: First contestant for upcoming series revealed

Kate Garraway offers health update on Derek Draper

GMB presenter collects MBE as proud husband watches on

Jen Hardy MBE is founder of Cancer Card

Cancer Card can help you give staff the support they need - Jen Hardy

Ms Baillie is to receive a Damehood, for Political and Public Service

Jackie Baillie made a dame in King's Birthday Honours

Ian Rankin is a bestselling crime writer whose Inspector Rebus novels are mostly set in Edinburgh

Sir Ian Rankin to receive knighthood at Buckingham Palace

The Fordyce Maxwell Award for Agricultural Communications has been launched in memory of the award-winning journalist, broadcaster and farmer Fordyce Maxwell who spent half a century reporting on and promoting the industry (pic: SRUC)

New award launched in memory of former agriculture editor of The Scotsman
The accolade recognises those who engage in promoting the good work that is happening in the industry.

Willie Blair pictured at his retirement in 1998

Scotsman Obituaries: Willie Blair MBE, Scottish livestock auctioneer

Gamekeeper using controlled fire in Donside. (Pic: Kirk Norbury)

Restricting muirburn could hamper carbon goals

Seonaid Aitken brings her ensemble to St Margaret’s Braemar later this month.

Award-winning Seonaid Aitken Ensemble to play St Margaret's

Kelly Holmes celebrating winning the 1500m event at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Picture: Phil Noble/PA

Dame Kelly Holmes MBE in Edinburgh to celebrate International Women’s Day

Jamal Edwards Death: Who is Jamal Edwards, who is his mum Brenda Edwards, what is SBTV, what Ed Sheeran said. Pictures: PA

Who is Jamal Edwards, and what was the cause of his death

MasterChef’s John Torode is set to be honoured at Buckingham Palace on Thursday - Credit: Getty Images

Honours given out at Buckingham Palace today - including John Torode

Jen Beattie and close friend Jill Scott clash in Scotland's game with England at the 2019 World Cup (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Interview: We talk with Jen Beattie as she calls time on Scotland career

Jen Beattie MBE has confirmed her retirement from international footage at the age of 31 (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland defender announces international retirement

The organisation has been running a 'Keeping us Connected’ campaign stressing its role in local communities. Picture: contributed.

Boss of Bellshill Post Office branch fears 'bleak' impact of rising energy bills

Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie was awarded with an MBE in the new year's honours list (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Scotland football star and cancer survivor Jen Beattie on her "surprise" MBE

The New Year's Honours List has been revealed

Footballers, cartoonist, and a clown among Scots recognised in New Year Honours

Last Dambuster George "Johnny" Johnson of 617 squadron dies aged 101

Last Dambuster George “Johnny” Johnson of 617 squadron dies aged 101

Former footballer Jill Scott MBE is the favourite to win I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here 2022. Cr: ITV.

Jill Scott: Here are 12 funny and heartwarming quotes from I'm A Celeb winner

I’m A Celebrity: Seventh contestant leaves the jungle meaning Matt Hancock makes final four - who's left in?

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! - who left ITV show last night?

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