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The Scotsman
31 May, 2018
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Scotland's hot spell is set to come to an end,  Real Madrid pay tribute to Neale Cooper and is your employer in the list of the top 50 companies to work for? 

Scotland’s weather: Heavy rain warning for Friday and Saturday
Scotland's prolonged run of dry weather is forecast to dramatically end tomorrow with the risk thunderstorms and downpours across the country.
Latest News
Planning bid launched for new Edinburgh Rugby stadium at Murrayfield

Scottish Rugby has lodged a bid for planning permission to create a new 7,800-capacity stadium in the ground of BT Murrayfield.

Child burial fees to be abolished in Scotland

Bereaved parents will no longer face council interment fees to bury their children, the Scottish Government has announced.

Early age drinking in spotlight

As a major international conference is taking shape, we consider how a global perspective can find ways to tackle issues around alcohol

Promoted by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)

Kenny MacAskill: Nicola Sturgeon creates ‘New SNP’ and undemocratic regime

Splits among independence supporters over the Growth Commission report should not be over-estimated by hopeful unionists, even if Nicola Sturgeon is creating a ‘New SNP’ and her ‘presidential ‘regime’ is undemocratic, writes Kenny MacAskill.

Stirling City Deal cash will fund university expansion

Two international research centres will be developed at a leading Scottish university as part of the latest City Deal to be signed off by UK and Holyrood ministers.

No significant donations for SNP at start of 2018

The Scottish National Party did not pick up any major donations in the first quart of the year, an official report has revealed.

Revealed: The 50 best companies in Scotland to work for

It’s a car dealership that grew from one small showroom in Leicester 50 years ago. Now Sytner Group has been named the best company to work for in Scotland in a comprehensive survey of staff.

Business
Real Madrid send touching letter to Aberdeen after Neale Cooper’s death

The sudden passing of Aberdeen legend Neale Cooper, who helped the Dons to European Cup Winners’ Cup glory in Gothenburg in May 1983, was felt around the footballing world.

Lewis Stevenson and Matt Phillips leave Scotland tour

Alex McLeish absolved Jordan Archer of blame for Scotland’s 2-0 defeat to Peru but still intends to hand Hearts goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin a debut in the imposing Azteza stadium this weekend.

Edinburgh Rugby revamp identity and bring in new colours and new badge

Edinburgh Rugby have unveiled a revamped “brand identity” and a new badge, while confirming the 2017/18 season was the club’s last in black and red colours.

Graeme Shinnie wins first cap and pays tribute to Neale Cooper

There was a special poignancy for Graeme Shinnie in winning his first Scotland cap in the same week that Neale Cooper died.

Revealed: Edinburgh Rugby’s new colours and revamped badge

Edinburgh Rugby have unveiled a revamped “brand identity” and a new badge, while confirming the 2017/18 season was the club’s last in black and red colours.

Food & Drink
In pictures: 9 of the best Edinburgh pubs for a lazy lunch

With the longer days and warm weather (fingers crossed) setting in, lazy days will now seem that wee bit more appealing.

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