Seven Days

10 things that changed my life with director Finn den Hertog

10 things that changed my life with director Finn den Hertog

Pinar Aksu spoke with the Sunday National on 10 things that changed her life

Pinar Aksu spoke with the Sunday National on 10 things that changed her life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Refugees and immigration

Human rights campaigner Pinar Aksu on 10 things that changed her life

This year is the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine

This year is the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine

BACK IN THE DAY

Scottish history

How this steamship made a huge splash on a Scottish loch

Robin McKelvie
takes a family trip to
see the sights in and
around Perthshire

Robin McKelvie
takes a family trip to
see the sights in and
around Perthshire

Perth and Kinross

Seeing the sights in the heart of Scotland

Artists such as
The Fontanas
and Omega
Nebula, inset,
are set to play at
Knockengorroch
in May

Artists such as
The Fontanas
and Omega
Nebula, inset,
are set to play at
Knockengorroch
in May

Long-running Scottish grassroots festival to join forces with Welsh event

The
Bluebells featuring
Love And Money’s
James Grant at the Celtic Connections opener

The
Bluebells featuring
Love And Money’s
James Grant at the Celtic Connections opener

Celtic Connections opens with stunning homage to Glasgow

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown

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I've watched the new Bob Dylan biopic – here's what I thought

Donald Trump is to be inaugurated on Monday

Donald Trump is to be inaugurated on Monday

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Donald Trump is being crowned – but the left can still win with some smart moves

People celebrate along a street at Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on January 15, 2025

People celebrate along a street at Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on January 15, 2025

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David Pratt: The dangers of an absent 'day after' plan for Gaza will bite back

Linda Allan, the mother of Katie Allan touches a photograph of her daughter at a press conference at the Kimpton Blythswood Square hotel Glasgow regarding the decision into the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the suicides of both Katie Allan and

Linda Allan, the mother of Katie Allan touches a photograph of her daughter at a press conference at the Kimpton Blythswood Square hotel Glasgow regarding the decision into the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the suicides of both Katie Allan and

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Politicians with crocodile tears for these lives lost should do some reflecting

John Swinney should grasp the thistle and make independence a top priority for 2025

John Swinney should grasp the thistle and make independence a top priority for 2025

8

Ruth Wishart: A house of the tried and trusted would be better than the elites

Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott

BACK IN THE DAY

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Who invented the Scottish tourist industry? A literary pioneer

Former first minister Alex Salmond walking in front of a Saltire

Former first minister Alex Salmond walking in front of a Saltire

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Gregor Gall: What history tells us about the future of Alba

Transatlantic Sessions performing at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Transatlantic Sessions performing at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Celtic Connections

1

How Celtic Connections is thriving amid the perfect storm hampering festivals

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former US president Barack Obama during the state funeral for former US president Jimmy Carter

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former US president Barack Obama during the state funeral for former US president Jimmy Carter

1

Ruth Wishart: Donald Trump’s return will add fuel to the wildfires

Siraj Balubaid working on his bike

Siraj Balubaid working on his bike

4

‘Bikes can give us freedom': The asylum seeker who is a cycling advocate

On one side were the accused, the other, the church, which filled everyone with panic, hysteria and suspicion

On one side were the accused, the other, the church, which filled everyone with panic, hysteria and suspicion

Scotland's witch trials

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New play explores horrors of Scotland’s witch trials – and the women involved

Academic and Writer Professor Alison Phipps photographed at .Glasgow University where she is Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies

Academic and Writer Professor Alison Phipps photographed at .Glasgow University where she is Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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10 things that changed my life – Unesco chair for Refugee Integration Alison Phipps

Portrait of King George I of Great Britain

Portrait of King George I of Great Britain

BACK IN THE DAY

The story of the man who made Scotland's military roads

Be United director Collin Hills talks the 10 things that changed his life

Be United director Collin Hills talks the 10 things that changed his life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Be United director Collin Hills on 10 things that changed his life

Robin McKelvie visits Buenos Aires for his latest travel piece

Robin McKelvie visits Buenos Aires for his latest travel piece

6

I found some surprising Scottish connections in this Argentinian city

Donald Trump, gestures to the crowd as he concludes a campaign rally on October 19, 2024

Donald Trump, gestures to the crowd as he concludes a campaign rally on October 19, 2024

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Donald Trump's second presidency is on the way – but is the world prepared?

Rhoda Meek recently took a trip to Glasgow and left with hope for Scotland's retail sector

Rhoda Meek recently took a trip to Glasgow and left with hope for Scotland's retail sector

Rhoda Meek: My trip to Glasgow gave me cause for optimism for our retail sector

Mark Brown gives his verdict on the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime

Mark Brown gives his verdict on the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime

Still Game stars light up Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime

Recent polling showed support for Scottish independence if the monarchy was to be ditched

Recent polling showed support for Scottish independence if the monarchy was to be ditched

King Charles III

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We must grasp the opportunity presented by latest Scottish independence poll

Keir Starmer has given Anas Sarwar nothing but 'serially' bad news, writes Ruth Wishart

Keir Starmer has given Anas Sarwar nothing but 'serially' bad news, writes Ruth Wishart

3

Ruth Wishart: Labour need to stop moaning and fix this mess

Mowi’s Ben Hadfield and others defended the industry

Mowi’s Ben Hadfield and others defended the industry

2

The fight over farmed salmon is being played out across Scotland’s west coast

Married to Mary, Queen of Scots when he was just 14, Francis II died at the age of 16

Married to Mary, Queen of Scots when he was just 14, Francis II died at the age of 16

BACK IN THE DAY

This man would have been King of Scotland had he lived a few more years

Robin McKelvie takes in the rich history of Dumfries and Galloway through the seaside
village of Portpatrick

Robin McKelvie takes in the rich history of Dumfries and Galloway through the seaside
village of Portpatrick

Dumfries and Galloway

I've never understood why people bypass our most underrated region

Alison Phipps discusses the open embrace we lost out on back in 2014

Alison Phipps discusses the open embrace we lost out on back in 2014

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Alison Phipps: Scotland is straining to take its place on the world stage

Darren Brownlie in Peter Pan

Darren Brownlie in Peter Pan

Mark Brown: My guide to what Scotland's Christmas theatre has to offer

Supporters of the 'Not Dead Yet' campaign, which opposes the Assisted Dying Bill, react outside the Houses of Parliament

Supporters of the 'Not Dead Yet' campaign, which opposes the Assisted Dying Bill, react outside the Houses of Parliament

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Andrew Tickell: What secularists must recognise about the assisted dying debate

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier addresses a speech at the 5th Impact PME

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier addresses a speech at the 5th Impact PME

1

Alyn Smith: Why France’s spiralling debt crisis will resonate across the eurozone

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are a terrifying glimpse at the dystopian future his Project 2025 may be about to unleash on America, writes Mike Small

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are a terrifying glimpse at the dystopian future his Project 2025 may be about to unleash on America, writes Mike Small

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Mike Small: This fascist US clown show will bring wreckage to American society

Robert Fergusson, as painted by his friend Alexander Runciman

Robert Fergusson, as painted by his friend Alexander Runciman

BACK IN THE DAY

1

How this poet managed to find his true voice – in Scots

Solly McLeod is riding the wave in Hollywood and shows no signs of slowing down

Solly McLeod is riding the wave in Hollywood and shows no signs of slowing down

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

2

Scots actor Solly McLeod talks Orkney, his new movie and working with Viggo Mortensen

A Summit and festival in Edinburgh and Glasgow is set to promote the skills and culture of the nation’s ethnic minority communities

A Summit and festival in Edinburgh and Glasgow is set to promote the skills and culture of the nation’s ethnic minority communities

Summit and festival is a celebration of multicultural Scotland

Robin McKelvie finds community, history and peace in Shapinsay

Robin McKelvie finds community, history and peace in Shapinsay

Finding community and peace in a Scottish island sanctuary

Young Company’s latest performance That Feeling When is a sensory dance theatre production looking at what feels good in the cycle of teen-hood

Young Company’s latest performance That Feeling When is a sensory dance theatre production looking at what feels good in the cycle of teen-hood

Young Edinburgh stage stars take to the road for first tour

Vehicles board the CalMac ferry MV Bute at Wemyss Bay for Rothesay

Vehicles board the CalMac ferry MV Bute at Wemyss Bay for Rothesay

Highlands & Islands

5

Is the Scottish Government committed to keeping the lights on in our islands?

Andrew Tickell discusses the Spycops scandal in his latest column

Andrew Tickell discusses the Spycops scandal in his latest column

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Andrew Tickell: Why the Spycops scandal deserves our attention

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

2

Why Scottish places at College of Europe must be protected

Palestinian members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, take part in a gathering on January 31, 2016 in Gaza city

Palestinian members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, take part in a gathering on January 31, 2016 in Gaza city

Benjamin Netanyahu

David Pratt: What comes next for Hamas and Hezbollah?

13-year-old Li'an Talal al-Hammadin, who suffered burns and wounds on his body as a result of the Israeli attacks targeting the Rufaida School

13-year-old Li'an Talal al-Hammadin, who suffered burns and wounds on his body as a result of the Israeli attacks targeting the Rufaida School

Hurricane Milton

4

As Western governments continue to support Israel... where do we go from here?

Ruth Wishart discusses the impact of Alex Salmond's death in her latest column

Ruth Wishart discusses the impact of Alex Salmond's death in her latest column

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Ruth Wishart: One-of-a-kind Salmond leaves a gaping hole in Scottish political scene

Scottish adventurer Alice Morrison spoke to the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed her life

Scottish adventurer Alice Morrison spoke to the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed her life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

10 things that changed my life with Scottish adventurer Alice Morrison

Yes campaign material as the campaign ahead of the Scottish independence referendum continues. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday September 8, 2014. The more information people have in the run-up to the independence referendum, the more

Yes campaign material as the campaign ahead of the Scottish independence referendum continues. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday September 8, 2014. The more information people have in the run-up to the independence referendum, the more

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'Knife edge': Pete Wishart recalls the final days of the independence referendum

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

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Andrew Tickell: No sympathy as ‘tearful’ Labour MPs ditch universalism

Casks of Glenmorangie whisky at their distillery in Tain

Casks of Glenmorangie whisky at their distillery in Tain

Robin McKelvie: Glenmorangie offers far more than your ordinary distillery

Keir Starmer works on the plane on September 12, 2024 while in flight to Washington DC.

Keir Starmer works on the plane on September 12, 2024 while in flight to Washington DC.

Ruth Wishart: Keir Starmer shares his miserabilist outlook with Donald Trump

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

'Where is our Apple?': EU competitiveness report has lessons for Scotland

Sir William Wallace shortly before the Battle of Stirling Bridge

Sir William Wallace shortly before the Battle of Stirling Bridge

BACK IN THE DAY

Scottish history

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This War of Independence victory is second only to Bannockburn

Glen Cunningham (Albert Herring)and Susan Bullock (Lady Billows) with the cast of Albert Herring

Glen Cunningham (Albert Herring)and Susan Bullock (Lady Billows) with the cast of Albert Herring

Mark Brown: There's nothing fishy about this chamber opera

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was right that things can only get worse

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was right that things can only get worse

Enacting this covenant can spare us from plague of neoliberalism