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Nicola Sturgeon: Independence debate to restart this week

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans to restart the debate about Scottish independence. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Leader comment: Respectful debate in interest of all Scots

Opinion 23

A wildfire which spread across Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh was tackled by around 30 firefighters.

Firefighters leave Arthur’s Seat following 10-hour operation

News

Barry Gardiner in the tall grass over Labour’s Brexit splits

Politics 1

Derelict Leith cinema being brought back to life for final screening

Film 4

Aberdeen worst Scots airport for delays

Transport

Brian Monteith: We owe it to our service animals to give them protection

Opinion 1

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and The Duchess of Sussex kiss as they leave St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony Picture: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry’s thanks for ‘stunning’ bride as details of all-night royal party revealed

News

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wave from the Ascot Landau Carriage during their carriage procession on Castle Hill. Picture: Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Scottish streets at a standstill in a toast to the royal couple

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Hibs midfielder John McGinn. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Leeds United eye John McGinn | Michael O’Halloran ‘sorry’ | Rodgers meets striker’s agent

Premiership

Scott Brown with the three domestic trophies Celtic won this season. Picture: SNS

Rangers’ title credentials not worth talking about – Brendan Rodgers

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Brendan Rodgers holds aloft the Scottish Cup following Saturday's comfortable win against Motherwell. Caption: John Devlin.

Lying on beach helps Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers earn place in the sun

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19/05/18 WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP FINAL' MOTHERWELL v CELTIC' HAMPDEN PARK - GLASGOW' Craig Gordon celebrates as Celtic win the Scottish Cup Final

Just like Celtic, hungry Craig Gordon shows no signs of easing up

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Partick Thistle 0 - 1 Livingston (agg 1-3): Hopkin’s men seal promotion

Premiership 2

Muted Motherwell find Celtic immortals in ruthless mood

Celtic

David Hopkin set for talks as Livingston clinch top-flight spot

Football

Hibernian on cloud nine as they thrash Celtic to lift third SWPL Cup on trot

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Liam Johnston bridged a two-year Scottish gap with his victory in Estepona. Picture: Hugo Costa.

Liam Johnston’s dream comes true on Costa del Sol

Golf

Five things we learned from Celtic 2 - 0 Motherwell
Joel Sked

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The 12 best wide midfielders in Scottish football right now

Premiership

Average attendances at Hibs' Easter Road stadium reached a 21st century high during the 2017/18 season, with several other Scottish clubs also enjoying rises. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Attendances at Scottish football are up – will a better TV deal follow?

Premiership 29

Stephen O'Donnell talks with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers after Kilmarnock's recent 0-0 draw at Celtic Park. Picture: SNS

In pictures: Most accurate crossers in Scottish Premiership this term

Premiership 3

Leigh Griffiths, left, and Dedryck Boyata were both guilty of throwing the ball at Aberdeen's Shay Logan. Picture: SNS

Why Shay Logan shouldn’t have been only one carded at end of Celtic-Aberdeen

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Andrew Considine celebrates his winning goal at Celtic Park as Aberdeen confirm second place. Picture: SNS

Were Aberdeen the strangest team of the 2017/18 Ladbrokes Premiership season?

Aberdeen 3

Opinion More Opinion >>

Leader comment: Respectful debate in interest of all Scots

Opinion 23

Lesley Riddoch: End of the peer show for the House of Lords? Not yet

Opinion 1

Police dog Finn was not expected to survive after sustaining injuries saving his handler's life when they were attacked by a robbery suspect armed with a 10in hunting knife. Picture: contributed

Brian Monteith: We owe it to our service animals to give them protection

Opinion 1

does anyone have the vision to produce a compelling alternative to Hampden? Picture: Martin Le Roy/Wikimedia

Brian Ferguson: Who will offer a viable alternative to Hampden?

Opinion

It begins in the imagination, in studios like that of designer Patricia Niemann, who works with antlers. Picture: Shannon Tofts

Kirsty Gunn: Scary how artists are near-sanctified by devoted pilgrims

Opinion

Business More Business >>

Further growth is name of the game for Dundee studio Outplay

Tech

Nigel Eccles said the start-up scene in Edinburgh had been transformed in the last eight years

FanDuel sale could prove a boost for Edinburgh start-ups

Tech

The capital was singled out as a key digital hotspot. Picture: Contributed

UK tech booming with Edinburgh scene racing ahead

Tech 14

The cost of RBS's settlement with US regulators is better than analysts had been expecting

RBS could be reprivatised following US fine agreement

Financial 8

Family firms willing to give up control to net funding

Markets Economy 1

Capital SMEs turn ‘waste into wealth’ with launch of Circular Edinburgh

Tech 1

Codebase charges up North-east tech

Tech 1

Scottish workers at risk as BT to axe 13,000 jobs

Tech 20

A Watt Brothers store. Picture: Michael Gillen

Future of Watt Brothers department store chain in doubt

News 11

Bill Jamieson: Diet of low growth ambrosia has begun to cloy

Food and Drink More Food and Drink >>

A beginner's guide to whisky

Food and Drink

How to Dram for Whisky Month according to Keith Geddes, Master Blender at Tullibardine

Food and Drink

Video: Diageo Scotch Whisky Ambassador Ervin Trykowski on why cocktails are a great intro to Scotch

Food and Drink

Heritage More Heritage >>

Derelict Leith cinema being brought back to life for final screening

Film 4

The medieval town of Barga in Tuscany has forged deep connections the Scotland since the 19th Century.

Barga, Italy: A little piece of Scotland in Tuscany

Lifestyle 6

The unsightly cladding on Braemar's historic castle is deterring tourists and locals are hoping to raise �1.5m to sort the problem

Village seeking revamp of Royal Deeside’s other castle

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Culture More Culture >>

Scottish pop group Strawberry Switchblade are expected to feature in the film.

Film puts spotlight on Scotland’s female pop and rock stars

Lifestyle 3

Adam Ross. Picture: John Devlin

Stars of new Scottish musical on being a band as well as a cast

Theatre

This image of ships in Granton Harbour in Edinburgh was captured by Horatio Ross.

Scottish photography treasure trove secured for the nation in million-pound deal

Lifestyle

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