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Ruth Davidson calls on PM to oppose push for new independence poll

News 65
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay, with Nicola Sturgeon, bowed to demands for extra cash for councils in this year's budget

Councils in Scotland ‘suffer the brunt’ of austerity cuts

Politics 233
Michael Gove was speaking at a Policy Exchange event in London

Michael Gove: SNP represent identity politics, not Brexit

Politics 149
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Tory chairman urges Scots to support England at the World Cup

News 44

Ofcom opens three new investigations into Kremlin-backed TV channel

Lifestyle 3

Poll: Majority of Scots back the Union but concerned over Brexit

Politics 375

Revealed: First official royal wedding photos

UK
It could soon be beach weather. Picture: TSPL

Scotland weather: temperatures could be set to soar as heatwave arrives

News 1

Heritage

Watch: Flying Scotsman crosses Forth Bridge as it tours country

We Know Scotland

Poll: Majority of Scots back the Union but concerned over Brexit

Future Scotland

May backs AI research to cut cancer death toll by 22,000 within 15 years

Opinion

Insight: The GDPR revolution we can’t opt out of

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Stuart Armstrong has withdrawn from the pool of players. Picture: SNS Group

Scotland friendlies: Stuart Armstrong and John Souttar pull out of squad

Scotland 1
James McClean poses for pictures with fans during Scott Brown's testimonial match at Celtic Park. Picture: PA

James McClean keeps ‘fingers crossed’ over dream move to Celtic

Celtic 7
Rangers winger Michael O'Halloran. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Agent explains why Michael O’Halloran watched Cup final in Celtic end

Scottish Cup 24
Celtic fans are known to sing You'll Never Walk Alone before and after big games. Picture: SNS

Video: Fan belts out ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ on crowded train

Celtic 2

Celtic to face Shamrock Rovers in pre-season friendly

Celtic

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

Premiership 219

Rangers’ title credentials not worth talking about – Brendan Rodgers

Celtic 27

Hearts respond on Twitter after topping ‘club statement’ league table

Hearts 9
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

Celtic 2

Five things we learned from Celtic 2 - 0 Motherwell

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Why season 2017/2018 reaffirmed Scottish football as the best

Premiership 4
Callum McGregor, with his weaker right foot, fires the ball beyond Trevor Carson for Celtic's opening goal. Picture: SNS.

Muted Motherwell find Celtic immortals in ruthless mood

Celtic 1
Scott Sinclair finds is way into the top 12 despite a poor season by his standards. Picture: John Devlin

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

Opinion More Opinion >>

What is the value of the illegal drugs market in Scotland?

News 32
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 179

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

Opinion 19
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
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Brian Ferguson: Who will offer a viable alternative to Hampden?

Opinion 1

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David Brown with a bottle of Crabbie's whisky. The firm is reviving its whisky business with a new distillery in Leith. Picture: Contributed

Crabbie’s to open new distillery near historic Leith home

Companies 1
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Openreach opens broadband fibre training school in Livingston

Tech
General Data Protection Regulation comes into force on Friday. Picture: iStockphoto/Getty

Insight: The GDPR revolution we can’t opt out of

Politics 6

Further growth is name of the game for Dundee studio Outplay

Tech

FanDuel sale could prove a boost for Edinburgh start-ups

Tech

UK tech booming with Edinburgh scene racing ahead

Tech 14

RBS could be reprivatised following US fine agreement

Financial 8
Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, with Helen Stephenson, who creates items from recycled leather. Picture: Greg Macvean

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

Tech 1

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

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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

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This bronze lamp was found at Loudon Hill Fort in Ayrshire. It's unusual given most other relics of this kind were made from clay. PIC: The Hunterian/Glasgow University.

In pictures: 10 amazing relics the Romans left in Scotland

Lifestyle
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The forgotten East Lothian WW2 sea defences and how to find them

Lifestyle

Derelict Leith cinema being brought back to life for final screening

Film 4

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Author Kate Mosse is happy to be back writing again. Picture: Ruth Crafer/PA.

Author Kate Mosse on returning to writing after a long hiatus

News
JJ Chalmers and Anita Rani host Wild Escapes. Picture: PA

Forget two-week holidays and go for three-day adventures instead

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