Dismay over cancelled operation figures for NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Daily Record

Landmark Scottish education review calls for ‘significant reduction’ in exams – The Scotsman

Glasgow binmen jump to avoid rats leaping from bins during collections in city – The Daily Record

SNP leadership rivals likely to tear up Nicola Sturgeon’s main policies – The Guardian

Knock-on disruption after ferries’ returns delayed – BBC News

Energy Strategy: Is the presumption against oil exploration the right approach? – Holyrood Magazine

SNP leadership battle: where is the message of economic growth in Scotland? – The Irish News

John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister – Daily Record