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Scotsman
3 days ago
- General
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14 Scottish universities ranked best to worst in league table, according to students
The Complete University Guide's annual university league tables and rankings are a useful guide for anyone entering into higher education. The respected website's 2025 league tables rank the UK's best universities from best to worst – and we've crunched the data to compile our own list of Scotland's universities. League tables like this are essential for students, as they help them to make informed decisions over which university to attend, based on a number of factors – including entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and plenty more besides. Browse our picture gallery to see how 14 Scottish unis compare, according to the Complete University Guide. 1 . Scotland's 14 universities ranked for 'student satisfaction' Scroll through our gallery to see Scotland's 14 universities ranked for 'student satisfaction' levels in 2025. Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 2 . University of St Andrews Scotland rank: 1. UK rank: 4. Overall score: 94%. Entry standards: 100%. Student satisfaction: 83%. Research quality: 83%. Graduate prospects: 90%. Photo: Third Party Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 3 . The University of Edinburgh Scotland rank: 2. UK rank: 15. Overall score: 80%. Entry standards: 93%. Student satisfaction: 74%. Research quality: 85%. Graduate prospects: 83%. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 4 . University of Glasgow Scotland rank: 3. UK rank: 28. Overall score: 75%. Entry standards: 99%. Student satisfaction: 76%. Research quality: 86%. Graduate prospects: 83%. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
15 East Lothian GP doctor surgeries rated 'best and worst' in latest patient survey
The latest Scottish Government-commissioned Health and Care Experience survey asked East Lothian locals – as well as people across Scotland – for their opinions on their local GP practice. More than 107,000 people registered at GP practices in Scotland responded, giving an overall response rate of 20%. Of those who responded, 69% had an overall positive experience provided by their GP practice – up 2% on the 2021/22 survey. The questionnaires asked about people's experiences over the previous 12 months. Have a look through our picture gallery to see the 15 best and worst rated GP surgeries in East Lothian, according to the results of the survey. All information is correct according to the Scottish Government's website at the time of writing. 1 . The 15 best and worst rated GP surgeries in East Lothian Have a look through our picture gallery to see the 15 best and worst rated GP surgeries in East Lothian. Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 2 . Lauderdale Medical Practice - Dunbar Address: Dunbar Medical Centre, Queens Road, Dunbar, EH42 1SE. Number of responses: 110. Percentage positive: 94% Photo: Google Street View Photo Sales 3 . Prestonpans Group Practice - Prestonpans Address: Preston Road, Prestonpans, EH32 9QS. Number of responses: 136. Percentage positive: 91%. Photo: Google Street View Photo Sales 4 . Ormiston Medical Practice - Ormiston Address: Tynemount Road, Ormiston, EH35 5AB. Number of responses: 121. Percentage positive: 89%. Photo: Google Street View Photo Sales
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Scotsman
17 Edinburgh postcodes with the most sex offenders named in new figures for May 2025
Every month, Police Scotland shares fresh data on the number of registered sex offenders (RSOs), which is broken down by council area and postcode. A spokesperson for the force said: 'We put in place measures to minimise the likelihood of further sexual re-offending by Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs) and would seek to re-assure people that sexual re-offending rates remain extremely low. 'RSOs are robustly managed by the police and our partners through the Multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA), and subject to comprehensive risk assessment and risk management in the community. Police Scotland has units of dedicated officers specially trained for this task.' Figures are not published for a small number of postcode areas where the population of the area in question is particularly low and it is assessed that publication would lead to individuals being identified. Have a look through our picture gallery to see the Edinburgh and Lothians postcodes with the highest number of sex offenders, as of May 2025. 1 . The Edinburgh postcodes with the most sex offenders Browse our gallery to see the Edinburgh and Lothians postcodes with the highest number of sex offenders, as of May 2025. Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 2 . EH54 Number of Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs) as of May 2025: 55. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 3 . EH16 Number of Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs) as of May 2025: 45 Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 4 . EH6 Number of Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs) as of May 2025: 45 Photo: Third Party Photo Sales
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Scottish city named among ‘World's 10 best cities for culture' in 2025 by Time Out
In compiling this year's list, Time Out used two data sources. First, more than 18,500 people around the world were surveyed about culture in their city. Each city was then ranked according to how locals rated the quality and affordability of its culture scene. They were also asked about the cultural venues, events and festivals they love the most in their hometown. This data was then combined with scores from a panel of Time Out culture experts – Time Out's global network of city editors and culture experts – who voted for their favourite destinations. To ensure the list reflects cultural cities globally, only the highest-scoring cities for each country were included on the longlist. Grace Beard, Travel Editor at Time Out, said: 'Time Out's annual ranking of the world's best cities for culture is the definitive travel guide for those seeking a cultural city break where experiencing art in all its forms is affordable and accessible. Informed by the insights of 18,500 city-dwellers and a panel of Time Out experts, this list reflects the global destinations where art and culture isn't confined to mammoth museums and major arts venues (though there are plenty of those). 'Think pop-up festivals in unlikely locations, late-night museum parties, and a new class of creatives pushing the boundaries of performing arts. Each of these 20 cities has a lively programme of cultural events alongside legacy institutions for the arts – that's why they're the cultural capitals of today.' Take a look through our gallery to see the top 10 of Time Out's Best Cities for Culture in 2025 – and find the full list of 20 here: 1 . World's 10 best cities for culture in 2025 named Time Out has released its annual ranking of the World's Best Cities for Culture - and Edinburgh occupies a lofty position on the prestigious list. Photo: Time Out Photo Sales 2 . 1. Paris, France Time Out says: 2025 is a big year for Paris museums, from the reopening of the Grand Palais with a stunning exhibition from Dolce & Gabbana to the temporary closure of the Centre Pompidou, bowing out with Paris Noir, an ode to France's Black artists in the late twentieth century. In the city of light, its arts scene is embracing after-hours culture, with museums leaning into late-night events, including at David Hockney 25 and at the Nuit des Musées in May, where a number of museums will mix culture, music and light late into the night. Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 3 . 2. Florence, Italy Time Out says: Florence's culture scene is a melting pot of Renaissance splendour and cutting-edge culture, including Tracey Emin's exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi, open-air movies at Villa Vardini and contemporary dance in a Roman amphitheatre. Florence received the second-highest number of votes from Time Out's arts and culture experts, while 73% of locals said the scene was top notch. Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 4 . 3. Edinburgh, UK Time Out says: Best known to some for the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, this Scottish city is also home to brilliant museums, a rich literary history and electric live music. But, just when you think you've seen it all, something new comes along – like the buzzing Days Festival, back for a second year this May with its underground dance lineup. Europe's first museum of contemporary Palestinian art also opens its doors, while Chappell Roan lights up the Summer Sessions with her only UK gigs beyond Reading and Leeds. Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghCultureStaycationsScotland
Scotsman
11-05-2025
- General
- Scotsman
14 Scottish universities ranked highest to lowest for ‘student satisfaction' in 2025
Each year, the Complete University Guide's university league tables and rankings serve as a guide for those entering into higher education. The website's 2025 league tables rank the UK's best universities from best to worst – and we've studied the data to put together our own list of Scotland's 14 universities. These league tables are essential for students, as they help them to make informed decisions over which university to attend, based on a number of factors – including entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and plenty more besides. Scroll through our photo gallery to see how 14 Scottish universities compare against each other, according to the Complete University Guide league table for 2025. 1 . 14 Scottish universities ranked highest to lowest Scroll through our gallery to see 14 Scottish universities ranked highest to lowest for 'student satisfaction' in 2025. Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 2 . University of St Andrews Scotland rank: 1. UK rank: 4. Overall score: 94%. Entry standards: 100%. Student satisfaction: 83%. Research quality: 83%. Graduate prospects: 90%. Photo: Third Party Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 3 . The University of Edinburgh Scotland rank: 2. UK rank: 15. Overall score: 80%. Entry standards: 93%. Student satisfaction: 74%. Research quality: 85%. Graduate prospects: 83%. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 4 . University of Glasgow Scotland rank: 3. UK rank: 28. Overall score: 75%. Entry standards: 99%. Student satisfaction: 76%. Research quality: 86%. Graduate prospects: 83%. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales
