The best places to live in Scotland The top eight places to live in Scotland have been revealed, according to this year’s The Sunday Times Best Place to Live Guide. The Scottish winner is described as a "place that really does have it all: heavenly beaches, jaw-dropping views, a successful secondary school and a lively high street." The 2021 guide explains what makes the chosen town or neighbourhood a special place to live and a breakdown of the average cost of houses and rent in that area. Do you agree with the list? See if your area is included here. Sturgeon's chief of staff received thousands in taxpayer-funded legal advice Our exclusive story by political reporter Conor Matchett reveals Nicola Sturgeon’s chief of staff received more than £6,000 in legal advice relating to the Holyrood inquiry. It's in marked contrast to the legal advice made available to the First Minister for the inquiry, which investigated the Scottish Government’s handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond. Ms Sturgeon received no advice from internal or external solicitors and counsel, we revealed last month. Read more about the situation here. 'Every so often my brain would go on the fritz' Today is Purple Day, an international awareness-raising effort to demystify a condition many know but few understand. Our live editor Joshua King has written about his experience with epilepsy – a big part of pandemic life for thousands of Scots. He discusses the myths and misconceptions around the condition, from flashing lights to swallowed tongues. Josh's story is well worth a read about what living with epilepsy is truly like. Thank you for reading and have a good weekend, Ginny - [email protected] | 
