Unemployment in Scotland ‘four times higher’ than official figures as thousands not looking for work – Daily Record

SNP’s plan to allow 16-year-olds to become MSPs shows they think democracy is just student politics – The Scotsman

Scottish Government told to address ‘horrific’ levels of bullying in Aberdeen schools – Daily Express

Scottish councils face cuts even if they hike council tax by 5 per cent, IFS warns – The Scotsman

NHS Fife board told of recorded £19.6 million overspend – Dunfermline Press

HIS criticise condition of NHS Inverclyde Royal Hospital – Greenock Telegraph

Scotland’s deposit return scheme in ‘last chance saloon’, retailers warn – STV News

Gender Recognition Reform Bill may be Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘poll tax moment’ – The Scotsman