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Independent Scotland ‘would face five year wait to rejoin EU’

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Rangers had applied to open a fan zone opposite the main stand at Ibrox

SNP councillor speaks of 'threats of violence' after Ibrox fan zone rejected

Politics 7

The Queensferry Crossing was closed for two days last week

Future falling ice closures on Queensferry Crossing will be 'challenging' to prevent, says transport minister

Politics 23

Paramedics took 79-year-old Margaret to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where she later died.

Margaret Grant death: 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection to Restalrig attack

Crime

Salmond at court this morning. Picture: John Devlin

Alex Salmond appears in court for preliminary hearing

Crime

The 10 stamps feature the six actors who have played 007, as well as some of Q Branch's most well-known vehicles picture: RoyalMail/PA

Stamps released in the UK to celebrate new James Bond film

Lifestyle

Jackson Carlaw has reshuffled his frontbench team

New Scots Tory leader Jackson axes leadership rival from frontbench team

Politics 25

BBC Scotland Director Donalda MacKinnon is to stand down as the corporation's Scottish leader after four years in the role and 33 years with the broadcaster.

BBC Scotland Director Donalda MacKinnon is to stand down as the corporation's Scottish leader

Film and TV 16

David Abel and his wife Sally have tested positive for the coronavirus while stuck onboard a cruise ship off the coast of Japan picture: PA

Coronavirus: British couple trapped on cruise ship test positive for virus

Health 8

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Celtic will need to reach Europa League quarter-final for Neil Lennon to get excited

Celtic

Blair Kinghorn has played on the wing in Scotland's opening two Six Nations matches. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

Six Nations: Blair Kinghorn says he is ‘gunning’ for Stuart Hogg’s Scotland No 15 jersey

Rugby Union

Former Celtic and Hibs defender Efe Ambrose isunveiled by Livingston. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Ex-Celtic star Efe Ambrose says leaving Hibs wasn’t a mistake as he got to be coached by Frank Lampard

Hibernian

Sean Lineen, left, with sons Cameron and Jacob, and father Terry. Picture: Rob Smith

‘He loved his rugby – a massive influence on me and a big supporter’ - Sean Lineen’s tribute to dad Terry

Rugby Union

Jonathan Obika scores the decisive penalty in last night's shootout at Fir Park as St Mirren reached the Scottish Cup quarter-finals. Picture: SNS.

Motherwell 4 - 4 St Mirren (Saints won on penalties): Well’s fightback foiled in shootout

Football

Steven Naismith insists Hearts players are behind manager Daniel Stendel

Steven Naismith rejects talk of unrest at Hearts and insists players are fully behind Daniel Stendel

Hearts 1

Martin Dempster: Why the ‘golfing family’ is something game can be proud of
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Paul McGinley, right, led players and caddies at the funeral of 'Edinburgh Jimmy', left, in Tranent. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty

Martin Dempster: Why the ‘golfing family’ is something game can be proud of

Golf

Could Leigh Griffiths restrict himself to just corners and free-kicks?

Aidan Smith: Cotton wool at the ready to protect key Scotland players for next month

Opinion

Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer was forced to address the issue of racism among his own club's support. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Stephen Halliday: Scottish football must confront racist legacy

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Scotland captain Stuart Hogg. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Allan Massie: Lessons from Scotland’s Calcutta Cup woe

Rugby Union 1

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Jackson Carlaw on becoming leader of the Scots Tories. Picture: PA

Brian Monteith: Are Scottish unionists beginning to get their act together?

Politics 51

The resignation of Sajid Javid will not have come as a complete surprise to Boris Johnson. Picture: Isabel Infantes/Getty

Euan McColm: Nuisance neighbour Sajid Javid feels smack of firm leadership

Columnists 8

Steven Currie leaves a cross for his brother, Peter, at Springburn Parish Church. Picture: John Devlin

Dani Garavelli: UK and Scottish Governments must find a way to work together on climate

Columnists 38

SNP Cabinet Secretary Michael Russell

How SNP ministers and Donald Trump share a troubling habit – Brian Wilson

Columnists 98

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Dundee Rep to explore “all the complexities” of legendary Dundee United manager Jim McLean in new show Smile

Theatre

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'Eco-friendly' Tesla banned from destroying huge forests in Germany

'Eco-friendly' Tesla banned from destroying huge forests in Germany

Car News

Motorists could be fined thousands of pounds for splashing pedestrians - these are the penalties

Motorists could be fined thousands of pounds for splashing pedestrians - these are the penalties

cars

Top Gear 2020: when the series is on BBC Two, who the presenters are and where they visit

Top Gear 2020: when the series is on BBC Two, who the presenters are and where they visit

Car News

Hyundai Santa Fe review - Seven-up in spacious SUV

Hyundai Santa Fe review - Seven-up in spacious SUV

Hyundai

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The story behind the largest private collection of whisky ever put on sale

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Scran episode 10: The community spirit behind Scotland’s favourite gin – with Iona Cairns

Food and drink

Tom Kitchin Recipe

Under the grill: A quick Q & A with top chef Tom Kitchin

Food and drink

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Banking giant HSBC to wield the axe to 35,000 posts as profits tumble: reaction

Business

The group saw its portfolio generating capacity jump to 1,664 megawatts with a total of 74 portfolio projects in the UK, Ireland, France, Sweden and Germany. Picture: Contributed

Scottish wind farm owner Trig sees generation capacity jump 50%

Business

Food and drink firms are feeling more confident than they were a year earlier. Picture: PA

Confidence on the rise but food and drink businesses still facing hurdles

Business

The Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa in North Berwick is set to undergo extensive renovations starting in the autumn. Picture: Contributed

Landmark East Lothian hotel set for major overhaul after sale to US firm

Business

Knox is the firms director of environmental and sustainability services. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh consultancy Paragon boosts eco credentials with green investment service

Business

The investment will include new accommodation, park facilities and childrens activity-based entertainment such as the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Picture: Contributed

Extra Bear Grylls on the cards as Parkdean Resorts invests £80m in holiday parks

Business

Banking giant HSBC to wield the axe to 35,000 posts as profits tumble: reaction

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Ian Bogle, right, and Alastair Hart aboard a replica birlinn vessel on the Clyde. Picture: John Devlin

Was Robert the Bruce the founder of a Scottish navy?

Heritage 9

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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