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The Scotsman
19 Feb, 2018
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Brian Monteith: Jeremy Corbyn has some explaining to do over Czech spy meetings
The Labour leader has some explaining to do to retain the trust of his party’s supporters, writes Brian Monteith.
Latest News
In pictures: 10 of Scotland’s most chilling ghosts

If you like the thrill and chill of a good ghost story then you’ll adore Scotland’s rich mine of dark spirit tales.

Lesley Riddoch: ‘Tenants versus trees’ row has echoes of the Highland Clearances

Tenant farmers still have a precarious existence in Scotland 250 years after the Highland Clearances, writes Lesley Riddoch.

Lib Dems investigated over Holyrood election spending

The Liberal Democrats are being investigated by Scottish electoral authorities over an allegation the party failed to accurately report its spending during the last Holyrood election.

KFC closes Scottish restaurants after running out of chicken

KFC has been forced to close hundreds of restaurants - including around half of its Scottish outlets - because they do not have any chicken.

Sport Update
Arnaud Djoum injury adds to Hearts’ frustration in Dingwall

In the first half of the season, any Premiership point collected on their travels was generally viewed as a positive accomplishment by Hearts. Back in September, for instance, a 1-1 draw against a struggling Partick Thistle side at Firhill was deemed to represent a step in the right direction early in Craig 
Levein’s reign as manager.

South African success for Shannon McWilliam

Aboyne’s Shannon McWilliam boosted her Curtis Cup hopes by getting a winter training trip to South Africa off to a winning start.

In pictures: How the players rated in Hamilton 3 – 5 Rangers

Ratings out of ten for every player who started in Rangers high-scoring victory over Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park.

And finally...
Morrissey jibe at Nicola Sturgeon met with boos at Scottish gig

Morrissey has received a backlash from some Scottish fans on social media after criticising First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

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