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BSE farmer in Aberdeenshire speaks of ‘devastation’ after Mad Cow Disease confirmed

Aberdeen & North East 4

A stock image of a black panther. Picture: PublicDomainPics

Police say ‘big cat’ in Ayrshire isn’t black panther

Odd 32

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, file)

Julian Assange to sue Ecuador for violating his ‘fundamental rights’

UK 11

The first drawing of the proposed bridge to connect Scotland and Northern Ireland. PIC: Professor Alan Dunlop.

DUP MP backs plan to for bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland

News 24

If the European Court of Justice finds that Parliament can revoke Article 50 without needing approval from other states in the EU, it could in theory, prevent Brexit. Picture; Getty

UK Government set to challenge Scottish court ruling that could prevent Brexit

News 506

Delta Airlines announce new Edinburgh-Boston flight.

Delta announces new Boston route from Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians 6

The refurbished library at Iona Abbey will open this weekend. PIC: Church of Scotland.

Island library ‘gem’ with Gaelic and Celtic art collection to open

Inverness, Highlands & Islands

Two videos show Swiatek being challenged by a police officer and being disarmed of his knife

Man who attempted to set fire to Scottish Parliament jailed

News 28

The crisis among Scottish teachers is growing.

Scottish teachers hit out over assaults and stress of classroom life

Politics 134

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Leigh Griffiths a doubt for Celtic ahead of Hibs visit

Celtic 2

Steven Gerrard said he was 'disappointed' for his 'hero' Paul Gascoigne. Picture: SNS Group

Steven Gerrard sad for ‘hero’ Paul Gascoigne over Hall of Fame snub

Rangers 20

Kyle Lafferty will miss Rangers' clash with Hamilton on Sunday. Picture: SNS/Rob Casey

Why Kyle Lafferty can’t play for Rangers against Hamilton

Rangers 9

Jaco van der Walt is handed his third start of the season. Picture: SNS Group

Edinburgh v Toulon: One change as Jaco van der Walt handed starting slot

Rugby union

Sam Johnson returns to the starting line-up fresh from his inclusion in the Scotland Autumn Test squad. Picture: SNS Group

Cardiff Blues v Glasgow: Sam Johnson and Tommy Seymour named in starting XV

Glasgow Warriors 1

Kyle Lafferty was all smiles at training but will miss Rangers' trip to Hamilton. Picture: SNS Group

Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty ‘sorry’ over Northern Ireland spat

Rangers 1

Why the number of managerial changes in Scottish football is not a concern
Joel Sked

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Neil McCann's last game in charge at Dundee was a 2-1 defeat to Kilmarnock. Picture: SNS/Craig Williamson

Why the number of managerial changes in Scottish football is not a concern

Premiership 2

Neil McCann lost his job as Dundee manager and was replaced by Jim McIntyre. Picture; Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Mark McGhee agreed to help Neil McCann but Dundee chief let axe fall

Dundee 3

Neil McCann was sacked as manager of Dundee on Tuesday evening. Picture: PA

The numerous problems that led to Neil McCann’s sacking at Dundee

Dundee 3

Hibs currently sit second in the Ladbrokes Premiership table, just behind rivals Hearts. Picture: SNS

The triumphant return of positivity to Scottish club football

Premiership 16

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Glasgow People's Palace is set to close. Picture: TSPL

Leader comment: Glasgow People’s Palace closure would be symbol of austerity

Opinion 30

Sherine Tadros, of Amnesty International, has called for a UN investigation into Jamal Khashoggi's fate (Picture: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty)

Joyce McMillan: We have a new world order – might is right

Opinion 60

Many of the Royal navy's new Frigates are built on the Clyda. Picture: MoD

Letters: ‘Independent Scotland won’t get cut-price Nato membership’

Your Say 176

BBC Scotland headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow

Brian Ferguson: BBC Scotland’s new channel can transform film and TV

Opinion 17

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Belfast-born author becomes first Northern Irish writer to win the Man Booker Prize

Lifestyle

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Two Scottish pizzerias named among UK’s top ten according to TripAdvisor

Food and Drink

Lidl’s pop-up gin bar is coming to Edinburgh in November

Food and Drink

30 of the best Scottish gins including the Scottish Gin of the Year

Food and Drink

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Investors increase offer for shopping centre group Intu

Retail

The retailing giant has announced plans for 250 'Silicon Valley jobs' as it grows operations in the Scottish capital. Picture: Alex Hewitt

Amazon to create hundreds of Edinburgh jobs

Retail

Richard Gray, 'chief executive of Scotgold Resources, which has secured six-figure funding to develop a Scottish gold mine. Picture: John Devlin

Scotgold Resources secures £430,000 Scottish Enterprise grant

Companies 1

BrewDog co-founder James Watt said the brewer was 'championing a new way of paying for a pint'. Picture: BrewDog

BrewDog launches bar with FTSE 100 tracking beer

Companies 1

The Scottish manufacturing sector posted its first negative business optimism figure since Q3 2016. Picture Michael Gillen.

Scottish economy resilient but orderly Brexit ‘essential’

Markets Economy

SIS hails 300th deal funding Scottish social enterprises

Companies

Investors increase offer for shopping centre group Intu

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The Battle of Glenlivet was fought near Ben Rinnes in Speyside. PIC: Flickr/GaryE1981.

On this day 1594: Clans defend Catholic faith at Battle of Glenlivet

Lifestyle 15

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

Film 20

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?

Companies 7

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