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The world's oldest whisky that was found hidden in a Scottish castle and was sipped by a young Queen Victoria is being auctioned - and many bottles are going for more than £10,000 Picture: Whisky Auctioneer / Spey / SWNS

World's oldest whisky is fetching £13,000 a bottle at auction

Steven Naismith will remain without several players as they continue their stay in the medical suites.

Hearts v St Johnstone injury news as 8 out

Lynn Ferguson has accumulated numerous four and five star reviews for her show, Storyland

Lynn shows how to take charge of our own narrative - Karen Koren

A six-month trial scrapping peak ScotRail fares to encourage people to travel by train instead of car will launch next week.

Edinburgh to Glasgow train tickets slashed in price

L to R Naomi Henderson, Megan Watt, Lucy Hennessy, Beth Simpson, Lauren White, Ross Faulds, Paige McGee, Kirsty Barron, Managing Partner Lesley Larg, Maria Akunna, Chair Colin Graham, Gary McPhail, Ian Sargison, Frankie Cusack, Donald Thomson, Jennifer Harris , Wiktoria Wisniewska, Lauren Pirouet and Georgia McNaughton. Picture by Chris Scott Photography

Scottish legal heavyweight welcomes single largest intake of trainee solicitors

Robert Graham-Campbell and Michael Shaw of legal firm Gillespie Macandrew. Picture: Simon Williams

Legal firm 'one of fastest growing in Scotland' after further double-digit gain

Traffic queuing on the A9 at Luncarty, north of Perth, a week ago. Picture: John Devlin

Road safety schemes are helping but more is needed - Steve Cardownie

Lawrence Shankland scored another landmark Hearts goal against St Johnstone. Pic: SNS

Shankland joins Wardhaugh and Walker in Hearts history books

Alex Lowry on his Hearts debut against St Johnstone. Pic: SNS

Lowry rejected English clubs to join Hearts - but management issue warning

Hearts' Calem Nieuwenhof (R) and St Johnstone's Drey Wright in action. Pic: SNS

How Hearts' four new signings fared in win at St Johnstone

A-lister Ewan McGregor, right, popped into Cappuccino in Edinburgh for a cup of coffee. Photo: Cappuccino

Ewan McGregor visits new Edinburgh coffee shop

Frankie Kent played in front of a Hearts crowd for the first time against Leeds United at Tynecastle. Pic: SNS

How Hearts' new signings fared, "Eng-er-lund" chants and EFL talent

Hearts will be looking to make up for last season's disappointment with a top three finish in 2023/24. Picture: SNS

Hearts fixture list for 2023/24 season revealed

University of Edinburgh students strolling around the Student Centre in Bristo Square, December 1985.

17 photos taking you back to Edinburgh in 1985

Timeless mansion built by Queen Victoria’s champion piper hits the market for £300,000

Timeless mansion built by Queen Victoria’s champion piper - pictures

Glasgow saw 718 firms started by young entrepreneurs in 2022, up from just nine the previous year. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

Scotland sees post-pandemic surge in young entrepreneurs starting businesses
The number of young people starting their own businesses increased significantly last year across Scotland’s cities, new research has shown.

John Thom, left, and Alasdair Cummings.

Edinburgh legal firm takes partner count to almost 50 after completing merger

The Hibs players are put through their paces at HTC ahead of the trip to McDiarmid Park

Hibs injury update ahead of Saints clash

St Johnstone are looking for a new manager to take over at McDiarmid Park

Next St Johnstone manager: Three ex-Hibs and one ex-Hearts boss among candidates

Steven MacLean taking charge of St Johnstone training session at McDiarmid Park. His first game in charge is against Hibs. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS

Ex-Hearts striker's promise ahead of first game in charge v Hibs

Kevin Nisbet celebrates his winner against Hearts, helped by CJ Egan-Riley, Jimmy Jeggo, Joe Newell, and Will Fish

Hibs derby hero's 'ominous warning'

The Stone of Destiny safely ensconced in the Great Hall in Edinburgh Castle on St Andrew's Day, 1996 (Picture: PA)

The history of the Stone of Destiny ahead of coronation

Edward Bruce and Kenny Hogg of Bruce Stevenson. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh insurance broker reveals change of boss as turnover rises by third

Alan Docherty (left) is nearing his best after a indifferent campaign

"I’ve had a bit of a weird season": Rose striker bouncing back at right time

These pictures of AirThrill in East Kilbride give an idea of what to expect when the Edinburgh venue opens.

Edinburgh to get new family-friendly Inflatable Park

Actor Peter Hardy poses for a photo at the launch of 'Mamma Mia!' at Doltone House on July 21, 2009 in Sydney, Australia

Neighbours actor Peter Hardy found dead on Australian beach aged 66

From left: Miller Hendry chairman John Thom and Lindsays managing partner Alasdair Cummings. Picture: contributed.

Scots legal major Lindsays snaps up peer in its 'biggest merger deal to date'
Historic Scottish legal heavyweight Lindsays has inked what it says is its biggest merger deal to date that expands its presence in Tayside.

The two champions, Calum Morrison and Faye Leggett, flanked by coach Gordon Muir. Picture: Gordon Muir

Edinburgh pair take major honours at the national championships

The Bike Station: Community bike hub in Edinburgh start the count down to grand opening

Countdown until grand opening of new bike store

The three SNP leadership candidates: Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan (Picture: PA)

SNP hustings are no longer a 'safe space’ for the candidates, the poor dears

Trains to and from the Capital have been affected by today's strong winds.

Strong winds hit Capital train services

Departing Stagecoach chief executive Martin Griffiths: 'I’m incredibly proud to have been part of the Stagecoach journey for over 25 years.'

All change as Scottish bus giant Stagecoach unveils shake-up of top brass

Keith Russell and sisters Donna Janse Van Rensburg and Sharon McLean as well as Donna's dog Joey died in the Perth hotel fire (Photos: Police Scotland)

Edinburgh man and two women died in Perth fire

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth where three people have died following a fire.

Investigation launched after three die in Perth hotel fire

The rain warning will be in force from 3am to 6pm on Friday but subject to change. Picture: Met Office

Scotland’s weather: Heavy rain warning for Friday with snow risk

Perth-headquartered SSE is one the world's largest investors in on and offshore wind energy.

Perth power giant SSE to charge up net zero drive after £1.5bn stake sale

Picture: Craig Watson

Edinburgh's new 6ft 2in teenage netball star

ScotRail services to Edinburgh Waverley Station are being cancelled and delayed due to a train fault at Haymarket depot.

Rail services cancelled and delayed due to fault at Haymarket

The A6105 where the crash happened. Picture: AAIB

Pilot crashes into hedge after using road as makeshift runway with 5ft clearance

Protesters demonstrate outside the Conservative leadership hustings in Perth earlier this month (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

We need to put respect back at the heart of our politics – Alex Cole-Hamilton

St Johnstone's Liam Gordon trips Hearts winger Barrie McKay which results in the decisive penalty. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Davidson 'furious , raw and tender' after Saints let it slip against Hearts

Alan Cumming said he was 'really sad' the country had become so 'polarised' that the meaning of independence had been forgotten (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

John McLellan: Sorry Alan, here's why people don't want to talk about indy

Alan Cumming is portraying Scotland's most celebrated poet, Robert Burns, in the new dance-theatre show Burn, which is currently touring Scotland. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festival Diary: Alan Cumming returns for book festival and a bagel party

Protesters demonstrate outside the Conservative party leadership hustings in Perth (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Susan Dalgety: Scotland must not be divided into 'traitors' and 'true believers'

Scottish business minister Ivan McKee, pictured with black and white brolly, visited a dig site in Glasgow to follow the process of laying fibre cables to reach new homes in the area.

Virgin Media O2 extends 5G coverage to more Scottish towns and cities

Left: Robert Graham-Campbell, chief executive, Gillespie Macandrew. Right: Michael Shaw, chair, Gillespie Macandrew. Picture: Simon Williams

Gillespie Macandrew exceeds pre-pandemic revenue levels with double-digit growth

The BBC's James Cook came in for abuse outside a Tory leadership hustings event in Perth

Free speech enables foul abuse of Tories by 'patriots' to be heard by all

Jerry Sadowitz's Fringe show was pulled by the Pleasance after his opening night performance at the EICC.

Cool heads and mature discussion needed over Jerry Sadowitz cancellation

Edinburgh will be hit by heavy rain on Tuesday morning, however, the weather is set to improve in the afternoon. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire

Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Tuesday as heavy rain eases off

Leigh Griffiths has found himself a new club following his release from Falkirk earlier this summer. Picture: SNS

Former Hibs star Leigh Griffiths finally finds new club

Ryan McGowan roars with delight after scoring his side's fourth goal of the game as Hearts defeated Hibs in the 2012 Scottish Cup final. Picture: SNS

Hearts hero returns to Scottish football

Perth-headquartered SSE is now one the world's largest investors in on and offshore wind energy.

SSE commits to green power investment and net zero as earnings charge up

The app helps owners in tenements to organise repairs - even if some owners won't sign up to it.

City's repairs app copied by other councils

Teens stripped to the waist and in bare feet crossing Princes Street in summer 1976.

14 pictures from the 1960s and 1970s of Scotland experiencing heatwaves

The Met office warning has been extended

Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning extended to east including Edinburgh