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Coronavirus: Four more patients given all-clear in Scotland, Holyrood confirms

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Anders Hoch Povlsen has plans to create a community hub in an area just off the North Coast 500 north of Tongue picture: GettyImages

Billionaire set to transform remote Scottish village into 'community hub'

Business

The EU flag is poised to continue flying outside Holyrood

MSPs could overturn decision to stop flying EU flag flying over Holyrood

Politics 125

Rami Okasha takes over as CEO at CHAS from Maria McGill. Picture: Contributed

Scottish children's hospice gifted huge Loch Lomond estate plus one million pounds

People

The Scottish fishing industry has issued a warning to the UK Government over upcoming Brexit trade talks

Scottish fishermen warn UK Government: 'We are not a Brexit bargaining chip'

Politics 16

Pro-independence campaigners plan to stage several more large-scale marches in Scottish towns and cities this year. Picture: John Devlin

Nicola Sturgeon 'misleading' SNP members over IndyRef2, says former depute leader

Politics 125

William Russell, the UKs financial ambassador said Brexit poses a huge threat to a green future picture: supplied

Brexit poses huge challenges for 'green' future, says UK financial ambassador

Politics

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The health secretary insisted the Scottish Government had "acted appropriately, at the right time" over the crisis-hit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

NHS board 'won't mark its own homework' in review of crisis-hit Glasgow hospital

Health

Kenny McAdam and Tony Scanlon were on shift at the Dalmoak Recycling Centre in Renton when they were asked to look for the Bisto tins picture: PA Scotland

Scottish workers rake through bins to find woman's life savings hidden in Bisto tins

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Ireland name team to play Scotland in Six Nations opener

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Jake Hastie has returned to Rangers after loan spell with Rotherham. Picture: SNS

Jake Hastie returns to Rangers after premature end to Rotherham loan

Rangers

Brandon Barker (left) and Jordan Jones (right) have been deemed surplus to requirements by Steven Gerrard. Picture: SNS

Rangers look to ship out two first-team stars, Salford City eye Hearts veteran, Hibs linked with French midfielder, Championship side to hijack bid for Rangers ace - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Rangers

Rangers winger Jordan Jones is reportedly being shipped around clubs down south. Picture: SNS

Two Rangers stars 'deemed surplus to requirements' as Steven Gerrard eyes January signing

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Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty. Picture: SNS

English Championship side ready to hijack move for Rangers star

Rangers

Ismaila Soro arrives at Glasgow Airport as he completes his move to Celtic

Ismaila Soro completes Celtic switch as Ivorian signs four-and-a-half year deal

Celtic

Where every Scottish Premiership club needs to strengthen in the final days of the transfer window
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Jordan Jones, left, is reportedly heading out of Ibrox as Steven Gerrard targets a new signing before the end of the window. Picture: SNS

Where every Scottish Premiership club needs to strengthen in the final days of the transfer window

Celtic

Finn Russell, scoring at Twickenham in last year's Six Nations, will not be involved in Scotland's opener this year in Ireland. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Comment: Finn Russell crossed the line if he ignored his Scotland team-mates

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Team captains pose ahead of the 2020 Six Nations Trophy. From left: France's Charles Ollivon, Scotland's Stuart Hogg, England's Owen Farrell, Wales' Alun Wyn Jones, Italy's Luca Bigi and Ireland's Jonathan Sexton. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire

Iain Morrison: This could be the last ‘small money’ Six Nations

Opinion

Bobby Parker, centre, scored 36 goals in 35 games in Everton's title-winning season in 1914-15. Picture: Colorsport/Shutterstock

Forgotten hero of Rangers and Everton deserving of a proper memorial

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A nation divided: nationalist and unionist protesters take to the streets in Glasgow (Picture: John Devlin)

Why it’s time for Home Rule for Scotland – Richard Leonard

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Elizabeth Warren has been embroiled in an angry row with fellow left-winger Bernie Sanders (Picture: Sue Ogrocki/AP)

Why Democrats risk tearing party apart as Republicans stay loyal to Trump – Henry McLeish

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Nicola Sturgeon 'launches new proposals for immigration to Scotland

The Scotsman says: Migration cannot be reduced to a row about Scottish independence

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Ivor Cutler, the sixth or seventh Beatle, and Paul McCartney wait for their tour bus in London in 1967 (Picture: Jim Gray/Keystone Features/Getty Images)

BBC is far from perfect, but it did give Ivor Cutler and Monty Python to the world – Aidan Smith

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Violinist Nicola Benedetti said she feels 'honoured' after winning Grammy

Music

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Smart motorway roll-out has cost lives, say MPs

Smart motorway roll-out has cost lives, say MPs

Car News

Are smart motorways dangerous? The safety issues around the highways explained after 38 deaths in five years

Are smart motorways dangerous? The safety issues around the highways explained after 38 deaths in five years

Smart Motorways

Drivers warned of hazardous conditions as snow and ice affect parts of UK

Drivers warned of hazardous conditions as snow and ice affect parts of UK

Car News

Driving in Europe after Brexit: here's how leaving the EU will affect UK driving licence holders

Driving in Europe after Brexit: here's how leaving the EU will affect UK driving licence holders

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Scran episode 6: The secrets of Chinese cooking – with Glasgow chef Jimmy Lee

Food and drink

Scran episode 5: Down on the Buffalo Farm with Steven Mitchell

Food and drink

8 of the best food and drink spots to visit in Aberdeenshire

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Irn-Bru maker AG Barr attempts to regain its fizz after slide in sales to £255m: shares surge

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Earlier this month, it emerged that Scotland had seen a 60 per cent surge in the number of fintech businesses in the past 12 months. Image: Contributed

FinTech Scotland gains European cluster first as more partners come on board

Business

More for good causes as whisky giant Edrington seals Suntory agreement

Business

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Virgin Money sees business lending lift from RBS switch but mortgages dip

Business

Jo Dow, chief executive of Business Stream, claims the service can help the public sector 'save time, money and water'. Picture: Jo Hanley

Business Stream wins £200m deal from English rival Anglian Water

Business

Albacom CEO Jim Davidson and Ken Clarke, business development manager. Picture: Contributed

Dundee engineering firm eyes growth and new jobs after sealing investment

Business

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr attempts to regain its fizz after slide in sales to £255m: shares surge
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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?

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Portobello Beach

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

Heritage

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10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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