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Jeremy Corbyn: Labour could grant second independence referendum

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British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media at the conclusion of the summit of leaders of the European Union in Salzburg, Austria. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Theresa May has Brexit Chequers plan rejected by EU leaders

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Poet and nominee Robin Robertson. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Scot shortlisted for Man Booker prize with ‘long poem’

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Jim Duffy: Why today’s kids are the worst behaved for a generation

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Ruth Davidson. Leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Picture: John Devlin

Ruth Davidson: No ‘contradiction’ in goal to be First Minister

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon walks to First Minister's Questions

Scottish ministers warned on breast screening glitch two years ago

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Heriot-Watt University is among those named and shamed for 'misleading' online claims

Scottish universities criticised for ‘misleading’ online claims

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Health secretary Jeane Freeman. Picture: John Devlin

Director quit NHS Tayside over claims of ‘systematic bullying’

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Aberdeen council has flagged its intention to defy Scottish education secretary John Swinney and scrap P1 tests. Picture: John Devlin

Aberdeen council to defy John Swinney and scrap P1 school tests

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Rumour Mill: Celtic blocked in bid to sign Irish ace | ‘Don’t sell Rangers shares to Dave King’ | SFA offered £1 for Hampden |

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Lord Willie Haughey is helping to finance the SFA's purchase of Hampden Park. Picture: SNS.

Scottish FA tried to buy Hampden for £1

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Celtic's Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring against Rosenborg. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Brendan Rodgers: Leigh Griffiths is a great boy and we all love him

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Kyle Lafferty celebrates scoring Rangers' second equaliser during the Europa League Group G match against Villarreal. Picture: Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images

Self-belief key for Rangers after Steven Gerrard’s pep talk

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Celtic's Leigh Griffiths celebrates his late winner. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Celtic 1-0 Rosenborg: Leigh Griffiths secures dramatic win

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Kyle Lafferty celebrates Rangers' second equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Villarreal. Picture: Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images

Villarreal 2 - 2 Rangers: Kyle Lafferty secures draw in Spain

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Winning strike eases goal worries but don’t just blame Celtic frontmen
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Celtic's Odsonne Edouard holds off Rosenborg's Tore Reginiussen. Picture: SNS.

Winning strike eases goal worries but don’t just blame Celtic frontmen

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Callum McGregor vies with Anders Trondsen during the UEFA Champions League Qualifier between Celtic and Rosenborg at Celtic Park in July. Picture: Getty Images

Everything Celtic fans need to know about Europa League opponents Rosenborg

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Villarreal fans attend a European match against Liverpool. Picture: Getty Images

Everything Rangers fans need to know about Europa League opponents Villarreal

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Former SFA president George Peat. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Andrew Smith: George Peat’s selective memory really sticks in throat

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They are a culinary delight but eating scallops can come at an environmental price. Picture: Sean Bell

Sandy McCall Smith: Nobody gains if the sea bed is irreparably damaged

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A new scheme in North Lanarkshire will see so-called 'destitute' shoplifters, who steal everyday items in order to live, be referred to social services rather than the courts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Martyn McLaughlin: Punishment is ineffective deterrent for those mired in poverty

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Scotland's outgoing chief inspector of prisons, David Strang, says we should be 'proud' of how are prisons are run. Picture: PA

Chris Marshall: Scotland can’t afford to rest on its laurels over prisons

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Mary was surrounded by powerful men on her return to Scotland and did not know who to trust

Kate Williams: How Mary, Queen of Scots was betrayed

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Massive tapestry depicting Games of Thrones goes on display in Glasgow

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Loch Ness doctor and retired detective launch first Scottish ‘blanche’ absinthe

Food and Drink

Scottish Distillers Association rebrands as it calls for greater protection for Scottish spirits

Food and Drink

Some enterprising eBay users are selling original recipe Irn-Bru online (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how you can still get your hands on original recipe Irn-Bru

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Aberdeen oil group strikes $400m asset deal

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The global drinks giant ranks as Scotland's largest whisky producer. Picture: Diageo

Whisky giant Diageo sees profits knocked

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Members of the Modulr team gather in Edinburgh. Picture: Contributed

Modulr taps into Edinburgh fintech scene with new office

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The Lanarkshire site was opened by Dwain McDonald and Neil Gray MP. Picture: Contributed

New Scots parcel depot delivers scores of jobs

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Amanda Murphy, head of commercial banking at HSBC UK, which has committed 650m to helping small Scottish businesses grow. Picture: Contributed

HSBC announces £650m for Scottish SMEs

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Optoscribe produces circuit components like this laser-inscribed wafer. Picture: Contributed

Livingston’s Optoscribe raises £2.8m funding

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Aberdeen oil group strikes $400m asset deal

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Outlaw King, which stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, will be released via Netflix in November

Outlaw King ‘a crowded epic’: Netflix film opens to mixed reviews

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Firefighters battle to contain the fire that destroyed the Mackintosh building at Glasgow School of Art in June. Picture: John Devlin

Why are so many landmark historic buildings lost to fire?

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John J Dick, maker of the Lochgelly Tawse, examines his handywork. PIC: Margaret Dick.

Remembering the Lochgelly Tawse

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