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10 hotels that channel the opulence of The Great Gatsby
As F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel turns 100, here are 10 properties around the world that celebrate it
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Swinney reveals plan to steer Scotland through ‘economic challenges’
First Minister faces backlash for insisting ‘time is right for independence’ despite Trump tariffs and Labour tax rises
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SNP reliance on UK government to save Grangemouth shows folly of independence
John Swinney wants Scotland’s last remaining oil refinery to be nationalised, but going it alone is a step too far
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Britain’s 15 greatest walks
Our expert hiker gives her verdict on the best walks in the land, from the West Highland Way to the South West Coast Path
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Scottish fire chiefs issue ‘extreme’ wildfire warning
Several blazes across the country after prolonged dry weather with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service calling for people to be vigilant
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How to avoid the Easter travel chaos (in five easy steps)
With 19 million people expected to hit the roads on Good Friday, our advice will help to ease the pain
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‘Hypocrite’ Nicola Sturgeon uses low tax loophole
She saves £1,200 by taking payment as dividend, avoiding higher rate for income
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Supreme Court to rule on whether trans women can be defined as women
Landmark ruling brought forward by feminist group will determine whether transgender people can access single-sex spaces
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SNP tells civil servants they only have to come into office once a week
Tories say ‘extraordinary’ disclosure raises questions over productivity and taxpayer spending on government buildings
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SNP’s ‘reckless spending’ blamed for £2bn benefits black hole
Party’s budget for welfare far outstrips the money received from the UK Government, say Scottish Tories
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NHS trust tries to shut public out of trans tribunal in secrecy row
Health board urges judge to consider restricting tribunal livestream to journalists only
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SNP must review free tuition to save Scotland’s universities
Institutions rely on foreign students who pay higher fees, discriminating against Scottish students
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The world’s best (and worst) countries for driving
From speed limits to scenic routes, these are the places where driving on holiday is the greatest pleasure – and the biggest nightmare
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Postman who punched customer in face handed £5,000
Judge finds Royal Mail worker acted in self-defence against householder
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The 40 best family days out for the Easter holidays
From an egg hunt in Wonderland to an open-air archaeology museum, these are the best Easter activities happening across the nation
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Woman who licked MSP’s neck banned from contacting her
Elspeth Wood attacked Scottish Labour’s Monica Lennon during the election campaign trail
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First British child born from womb transplant
Baby Amy was named after her aunt who donated Grace Davidson the organ two years ago
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‘Arrogant’ SNP introduces more rent controls
Nationalists’ plans for another cap on rises ‘will do nothing to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency’
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Open water swimming can be dangerous, warn police
Elsewhere in the UK, the public are cautioned about unstable chalk and wildfires