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Jeremy Corbyn rows back on refusal to grant IndyRef2 in first term

Politics 374

Edgar the over-anxious dragon's fiery outbursts cause problems. Picture: John Lewis

Young dragon provides the ‘spark’ for John Lewis’ Christmas advert tearjerker

Business

Sir Malcolm agrees with comments made by Hillary Clinton. Picture: PA/AFP/Getty Images

Delay in release of Russian influence report 'not normal', says Sir Malcolm Rifkind

Politics 16

Nicola Sturgeon has launched a court action against ITV's decision to hold a head-to-head debate only between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn.

General Election 2019: SNP to take ITV to court over exclusion from leaders' debate

Politics 110

One frustrated woman, who was pushing around a wheelbarrow and assisting the troops, refused to speak to the Prime Minister.

"You've took your time Boris, haven't you?" locals fume at Prime Minister during flooding visit

Politics 2

Commander John Lorimer. Picture: The Buteman

NHS apology as Scots war hero, 97, forced to wait more than three hours in agony after horror fall

People 3

Simple Minds vocalist Jim Kerr performs with guitarist Charlie Burchill. Picture: GettyImages

Brother of Scots rocker Jim Kerr guilty of stalking two Simple Minds superfans

Crime

Nigel Farage has refused to stand down candidates in Labour marginal seats despite mounting pressure from Conservatives. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Nigel Farage refuses to stand down candidates in Labour marginal seats despite Tory pressure

News 5

The site after gravel was laid in a bid to repair the ground. PIC: Andrew McKenzie.

Outlander 'pilgrimage' site sealed off as site struggles to cope with visitor numbers

Heritage

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Celtic assistant John Kennedy no longer in running to be Hibs manager

Celtic

Arsenal have been reluctant to let Kieran Tierney join up with Scotland. Picture: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Kieran Tierney’s commitment to Scotland cannot be questioned says ex-Celtic team-mate James Forrest

Celtic

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has had to deal with a spate of call-offs. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Richard Gough says call-off culture is damaging Steve Clarke’s Euro bid

Football

Steve Cotterill is interested in the Hearts manager's job.

Hearts to hold talks with ex-Birmingham manager Steve Cotterill - plus latest on Felix Magath and Stephen Robinson

Hearts

Alfredo Morelos has scored 22 goals this season already. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

‘Alfredo Morelos looks like he could play in any league but we are not planning on selling’ - Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson

Rangers

Leeds eye £8m move for Rangers star, Ian Holloway open to Hearts or Hibs move, Celtic and Rangers must sign striker in January, Hearts ace out until 2020 - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

Recalling Scottish teams’ baptism of fire in the Heineken Cup
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Bryan Redpath of Scottish Borders in action in the Heineken European Cup against Brive at Netherdale in 1997. Picture: David Rogers/Allsport

Recalling Scottish teams’ baptism of fire in the Heineken Cup

Rugby Union

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 3

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

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The Rugby World Cup in Japan delighted people all over the world (Picture: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

Why we all need a sport: 1-in-5 Scots don’t walk for 20 minutes even once a month – Dr Catherine Calderwood

Columnists

Mahatma Gandhi, a champion of peaceful protest, leaves a Kolkata jail after interviewing political prisoners in 1938 (Picture: Keystone/Getty Images)

Alexander McCall Smith: Remember, but don’t repeat, the crimes of history

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President Donald Trump puts his hand over his heart during a wreath-laying ceremony for the New York City Veterans Day Parade (Picture: Seth Wenig/AP)

Donald Trump: We’re about to find out if he is the President the US deserves – Martyn McLaughlin

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Traverse Theatre unveils new leadership line-up for 'pivotal' era ahead of 60th anniversary

People

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How going the extra mile could save you £10k off your next car

How going the extra mile could save you £10k off your next car

Used Car

McLaren Elva revealed as 60s-inspired 804bhp roadster

McLaren Elva revealed as 60s-inspired 804bhp roadster

McLaren

2020 Skoda Octavia revealed with plug-in hybrid and new tech

2020 Skoda Octavia revealed with plug-in hybrid and new tech

Skoda

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

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Galaxy become first major milk chocolate brand to offer vegan alternative

Food and drink

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

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SSE plays up green credentials after first-half profit hike: shares rise

Business

The Small Business Saturday bus tour will stopoutside the Scottish Parliament and inAuchterarder. Picture: Contributed

Small Business Saturday tour bus rolls into Scotland

Business

Part of a Barratt development in Scotland. Image: Contributed

These are the 16 new Scottish sites where Barratt is to build homes

Business

The acquisition of Abbotsinch Retail Park in Paisley was one of the key deals highlighted in the Colliers report. Picture: Contributed

Scotland's commercial property market outgunning rest of UK

Business

Former Faroe boss Graham Stewart will chair the new company. Picture: Contributed

Aberdeen oil chief launches new listed venture

Business

The Devils Advocate is one of the Edinburgh firms venues. Picture: Contributed

Owner of Edinburgh's Bon Vivant and Devil’s Advocate hails turnover hike

Business

SSE plays up green credentials after first-half profit hike: shares rise
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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

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