Scotland is over-exposed to authoritarian China’s influence as it seeks to reshape the world – The Scotsman

Linlithgow Palace sprayed with red graffiti and damaged by vandals in ‘wanton’ attack – The Scotsman

Think SNP’s troubles mean Scottish independence is dead? Think again – The Scotsman

Aberdeenshire – the forgotten corner of Scotland? – The Scotsman

GP practice closures could lead to the collapse of NHS Scotland, warns top medic – The Scotsman

Scotland’s schools must be able to exclude any child, including those with additional support needs – The Scotsman

Almost half of ScotRail inter-city fleet out of action because of ‘regrettable’ failure to equip them to cope with autumn leaves – The Scotsman

Parents concerned about rising numbers of girls identifying as male have a right to free speech – The Scotsman

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

SNP leadership contest: Scotland deserves better than this ‘Knives Out’ fight between talentless rivals – The Scotsman