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The Scotsman is a Scottish newspaper, published in Edinburgh. As of November 2012 it had an audited print circulation of 28,500, down from 35,949 in 2012 and 42,581 in August 2011.

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Jay Richardson

Freelance journalist writing on comedy and the arts. Credits include Scotsman, Herald, Guardian, Independent, Sunday Times, Irish Times, Metro, Channel 4, Daily Record, Big Issue, Scotland on Sunday, Sunday Herald, …

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Anna McFadyen

I am a History and Politics student from Glasgow with a passion for youth voice and amplifying girls' opinions through varying mediums. I am also a Speak Out Champion for …

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Crystal Chesters

Quality-driven and award-winning editorial and communications professional with more than 11 years’ success preparing and publishing a diverse mix of content across print and digital platforms within B2B and B2C …

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Tia Byer

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Daniella Theis

Freelance Journalist | Currently also reporter Greenock Telegraph | ‘Student of the Year’ Winner at the Scottish Press Awards ‘21 & ‘22 | she/ her

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ANNA KOSLER

Czech-born, Scandinavian-raised, Scotland-based journalist, social psychologist, and barista

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Latest Articles

Edinburgh University students speak of 'hurt' after six months without degree results

Students at the University of Edinburgh have still not received degree results six months after handing in final assignments. Around 2,000 students at the university were among those across the country forced to graduate without results this year due to a marking boycott by the University and College Union (UCU). …
By Ollie Lewis
• The Scotsman

What is WXV? Scotland ready for South Africa opener in 'biggest step forward in women's rugby'

Rachel Malcolm hailed the biggest ever development in women’s rugby on the eve of Scotland’s WXV2 opener against South Africa. Scotland travel to Stellenbosch to take on the hosts on the first weekend of World Rugby’s new game-changing women’s competition. WXV is World Rugby's new, three level, elite women's 15s …
By Will Castle
• The Scotsman

Belarussian regime survivor pleads with Scotland to oppose tyranny in his homeland

Belarussian regime survivor pleads with Scotland to oppose tyranny in his homeland A survivor of Alexander Lukashenko’s Belarus, Europe’s last surviving dictatorship, has pleaded with Scotland to open its eyes to the ‘tragedy’ befalling his homeland. But now, after 26 years of autocratic rule by the former Communist-era politician, he …
By ANNA KOSLER
• The Scotsman

Donald Trump’s Mother: the story of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump as BBC documentary uncovers the US President’s Scottish roots

A documentary following the rags-to-riches story of Donald Trump’s Scottish mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, airs on BBC Alba tonight (Tuesday 17 September). It documents how Mary, born into a poverty-stricken family on the Isle of Lewis, emigrated to New York City and married into one of the wealthiest property …
By Crystal Chesters
• The Scotsman

The Nest: release date, cast and plot of the new Martin Compston drama set in Glasgow

A new five-part drama is coming to BBC One starring Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and written by BAFTA award-winning Nicole Taylor. Exploring the consequences of a pact between a wealthy couple and a teenage girl, which changes all of their lives forever, it looks set to be the next …
By Crystal Chesters
• The Scotsman

Remembering the Glasgow Fair: when the city shut down and families went “doon the watter”

It may be hard to imagine now but there was a time, not so long ago, when the whole of Glasgow would virtually shut down for the last two weeks of July. It was known as the Glasgow Fair Fortnight, and in times gone by, factories, shipyards and businesses would …
By Crystal Chesters
• The Scotsman