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Donald Trump's firm to pay £225,000 to Scottish Government to cover legal bills

Politics 8

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced a statutory public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh, who died while in police custody.

Sheku Bayoh death: Public inquiry will be held into death in custody of Fife man

Politics 12

Two boys have a snowball fight outside RSA in Princes Street.

18 pictures that show magical Edinburgh snow scenes through the years

Lifestyle

Nicola Sturgeon embraces Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price after he spoke at the SNP conference in October 2018. Picture: PA

'Independence has moved into the mainstream' says Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price

Politics 41

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Incestuous couple who strangled teenage sons and tried to kill four other children jailed for 35 years

Crime

Balvenie Castle in Moray came into the Douglas family through the marriage of Archibald the Grim. It was then given to his brother James the Gross, so-called because he was so overweight. PIC: Historic Environment Scotland.

The castles of one of Scotland's most dangerous families

Heritage

The teenager was found in Christie Park, Alexandria, near the local school. Picture: Google

Community pays tribute to schoolboy found dead in Scottish park

People

Scottish Tory MSP Michelle Ballantyne raised the issue of two cases of diptheria in the Lothians with the public health minister.

Parents urged to ensure children are vaccinated after cases of diphtheria in Lothians

Politics

Lady in a Fur Wrap is now attributed to Alonso Sanchez Coello (1531-1588) (Picture: Copyright CGS CIC Glasgow Museums Collection)

Detective work resolves riddle over Glasgow's famous 'Lady in a Fur Wrap' painting

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Andy Murray says chocolate biscuits and cake made him pile on the pounds

Tennis

Andy Robertson will remain with the Scotland suad until they fly out to Cyprus. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Andy Robertson fears injuries could ruin his season

Football

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous has been promoted from the Scotland U21 squad. Picture: SNS

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous called up by Scotland

Hibernian

Austin MacPhee's credentials have been questioned but not by Hearts defender Michael Smith. Picture: SNS.

Michael Smith backs Austin MacPhee to carry on as Hearts manager

Hearts

Scotland No 2 Alex Dyer during a training session at the Oriam. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Alex Dyer says focus is on players who turn up as injuries hit Scotland squad

Football

Rangers eye January move for Aberdeen star if Ibrox ace leaves, Celtic learn of cut-price fee for transfer target, Pep Guardiola phones Hibs over manager's job, pair in running for Hearts role - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

Alan Pattullo: Austin MacPhee looks like a good fit – even if Allan Preston doesn’t think so
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Austin MacPhee gestures to the Hearts players during the 5-2 win over St Mirren in his latest game in interim charge. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Alan Pattullo: Austin MacPhee looks like a good fit – even if Allan Preston doesn’t think so

Hearts 2

Paul Heckingbottom and Neil Lennon, now both ex-Hibs managers.

Aidan Smith: Hibs fans once happy to wave Neil Lennon off would take him back in a heartbeat

Rangers 1

Jim McLean pictured in 2011 after a stand at Tannadice is named after him. Picture: Kenny Smith/SNS

Tannadice treasure trove sheds light on Jim McLean’s glory years at Dundee United

Football 2

SRU chief executive Mark Dodson annoyed the World Cup organisers. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS

Allan Massie: Wiser for the SRU to pay fine and issue polite apology

Opinion 8

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Born to rule? Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg suggested victims of Grenfell Tower fire lacked common sense (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

General election: Tory right value humans in terms of pounds and pence – Joyce McMillan

Columnists 9

Rumours that Tom Watson will form another party are untrue, he's off to train as a gym instructor, writes former Labour special adviser Ayesha Hazarika (Picture: Luke Dray/Getty Images)

Tom Watson’s exit shows Labour’s far-left now controls the party – Ayesha Hazarika

Columnists

UK may find its standing on the world stage diminished. Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel and other leaders at the UN (Picture: Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images)

UK has already lost influence on world stage and Brexit will make things worse – Anthony Salamone

Columnists 6

Hey big spender! The Conservatives' spending plans involve sums almost as eye-watering as Labour's (Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images)

General election: Brexit risks tragedy of Shakespearean proportions – leader comment

Columnists 10

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National Galleries of Scotland severs links with BP over climate emergency

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Speed limiters and breathalyser tech to be fitted to all new cars from 2022

Speed limiters and breathalyser tech to be fitted to all new cars from 2022

Drink-driving

Advanced driving courses 'don't cut insurance costs'

Advanced driving courses 'don't cut insurance costs'

Car Insurance

New gadget to protect newborns from being left in car seats too long

New gadget to protect newborns from being left in car seats too long

Car News

SsangYong Korando review - a complete transformation for value SUV

SsangYong Korando review - a complete transformation for value SUV

SsangYong

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Arbikie celebrate

In pictures: Scotland’s top gin makers and gins crowned at this year's Scottish Gin Awards

Lifestyle

Scotland’s Restaurant of the Year named at annual AA Hospitality Awards

Food and drink

Scotland’s top fish and chip shop named in UK awards

Food and drink

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Almost 70 jobs lost as West Lothian haulage firm goes bust

Business

From left: Mike Callachan, Alan Reid and Mark Steven from Snappy Shopper. Picture: contributed.

Dundee tech firm raises seven-figure sum to grow online delivery offering

Business

Co-op will take on 60 staff and open seven Scottish stores before the end of November. Picture: Jon Super

Co-op creates 60 jobs with £4.4m investment in new Scottish stores

Business

An artist impression of part of the new Livingston home. Image: Contributed

Derelict site in Livingston set for multi-million-pound nursing home

Business

Graeme Hartop and Andrew Bell. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Financial services veteran appointed as CCO at Hampden & Co

Business

Dale House, on West George Street, sits opposite Queen Street railway station. Picture: Contributed

This 1980s Glasgow office block to be transformed into 'designer' hotel

Business

Almost 70 jobs lost as West Lothian haulage firm goes bust
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Portobello Beach

Scottish summers of yesteryear celebrated in new exhibition at top Edinburgh hotel

Heritage

National Trust for Scotland

10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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King of Scotland Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329). Picture: Getty

In the footsteps of Kings: app brings Fife history to life

Heritage

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