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Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 
Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas
Our pick of the kids’ books out there for proud Scots – and everybody else
It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know
It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know
For many, especially those with complex trauma, housing can feel like the end of one struggle and the beginning of another
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Five years ago, the tenement building on the corner of Albert Drive and Kenmure Street in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow burnt down. The council declared it a dangerous building and its tenants were evacuated, but delays and costs meant it was still standing in July 2025 – until it collapsed and left neighbouring residents homeless
Comedian Hasan Al-Habib: ‘We need to talk about white privilege’
Comedian Hasan Al-Habib: ‘We need to talk about white privilege’
Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City
Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: ‘I love screaming to heavy metal in the car’
Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: ‘I love screaming to heavy metal in the car’
Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
This women’s library just became a ‘library of sanctuary’ for refugees and asylum seekers
This women’s library just became a ‘library of sanctuary’ for refugees and asylum seekers
From an elected president to palaces: Here’s what would actually happen if Britain became a republic
From an elected president to palaces: Here’s what would actually happen if Britain became a republic
Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen
Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
Labour must invest in benefits system to lift children out of poverty, shameful report finds
Labour must invest in benefits system to lift children out of poverty, shameful report finds
Inside the UK’s first drugs consumption room – and how it can save lives amid soaring drug deaths
Inside the UK’s first drugs consumption room – and how it can save lives amid soaring drug deaths
John Swinney: ‘I wish my mum had still been alive to see me become first minister’
John Swinney: ‘I wish my mum had still been alive to see me become first minister’
Kindness is needed to tackle homelessness – and not just at Christmas
Kindness is needed to tackle homelessness – and not just at Christmas
Scotland’s move to abolish poverty by ending two-child benefit cap must inspire Westminster
Scotland’s move to abolish poverty by ending two-child benefit cap must inspire Westminster
Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped in Scotland as Labour challenged to ‘step up’ and follow suit
Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped in Scotland as Labour challenged to ‘step up’ and follow suit
Every Scottish pensioner to get winter fuel payment. Will Labour follow and finally U-turn on cuts?
Every Scottish pensioner to get winter fuel payment. Will Labour follow and finally U-turn on cuts?
First minister John Swinney: ‘Eradicating child poverty is the best thing I can do for Scotland’
First minister John Swinney: ‘Eradicating child poverty is the best thing I can do for Scotland’
Scottish government ends free bus travel for asylum seekers: ‘Disappointing and devastating’
Scottish government ends free bus travel for asylum seekers: ‘Disappointing and devastating’
Postcards From Scotland by Grant McPhee review – a bittersweet tribute to Scottish indie bands
Postcards From Scotland by Grant McPhee review – a bittersweet tribute to Scottish indie bands
Still no opening date set for UK’s first drug consumption room
Still no opening date set for UK’s first drug consumption room
Scotland’s national poet Kathleen Jamie on why book festivals are wrong target for climate activism
