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Ian Blackford: 'Our country's desire for Scottish independence is unstoppable'

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The First Minister joined Kirsten Oswald, SNP candidate for East Renfrewshire, to meet voters and activists. Picture: Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon plans to help Scottish households save on energy bills

Politics 18

The toddler died at a unit withinQueen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow on August 9 2017.

Death of toddler at Scottish hospital investigated by police

Health 6

Ruth Davidson has faced fresh controversy as it was revealed she will receive an "unprecedented" sum from ITV for appearing on its election night coverage.

Ruth Davidson under fire over 'unprecedented' payment as a general election pundit

Politics 51

The Prime Minister has also moved to firm up his party's immigration plans. Picture: AP Photo

Boris Johnson: All Tory candidates now agree to back my Brexit deal

Politics 20

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson out and about canvassing in Milngavie. Picture: John Devlin

My constituents are proud I’m taking on Boris, says Jo Swinson

Politics 72

A licence fee protester outside the BBC at Pacific Quay

Set TV licence fee independently in wake of over-75s row, says SNP

Politics 12

Scott Brae in Livingston where a house has been sealed off since Friday (Photo: Google)

Scottish house sealed off since Friday by police after 'unexplained' death of 5-month-old baby

Crime

The Vickers Vimy aircraft. Pictures: Central Press/Hulton/Getty

To the ends of the earth: Scots brothers who ushered in era of global flight

Heritage

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16 of the best Scottish Premiership summer signings - from Celtic's £16m man to experienced international midfielders

Celtic

Celtic ace target for big-money Premier League move, Rangers star reveals Ibrox exit thoughts, Stoke City eye Aberdeen striker, Austin MacPhee to be given Hearts audition, Lennon eyes Parkhead stay, Hibs winger on Heckingbottom frustrations - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

Efe Ambrose has been linked with a return to Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Reports claim Hibs could re-sign former defender Efe Ambrose with St Johnstone interested

Hibernian

Scotland's John McGinn celebrates scoring Scotland's second. Pic: Tim Goode/PA

Cyprus 1 - 2 Scotland: Ryan Christie and John McGinn earn Scots narrow win

Football 46

Neil Lennon admits that having this opportunity again is fantastic and he's really enjoying it. Photograph: Paul Devlin/SNS Group

‘I never want to leave Celtic again’ – Neil Lennon is here for the long run

Celtic

John McGinn rates his hat-trick against San Marino as the highlight of his career so far. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

‘I’d have to be on crutches not to join up with Scotland’ - John McGinn is not one for call-offs

Football

Rangers’ Alfredo Morelos on track to overhaul Celtic ace Henrik Larsson’s Euro record
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Alfredo Morelos has scored 11 goals in Europe so far this season, just one behind Henrik Larsson's 2002-03 tally. Pictuer: Alan Harvey/SNS

Rangers’ Alfredo Morelos on track to overhaul Celtic ace Henrik Larsson’s Euro record

Opinion 4

Stuart Hogg, in action against Bristol Bears last weekend, is sure to get a warm reception at Scotstoun this afternoon. Picture: Getty

Allan Massie: World Cup hangover has taken the shine off European action

Rugby Union

Former 'Rangers chairman Sir David Murray. Picture: SNS

Andrew Smith: Not so easy to rewrite history of Rangers’ downfall

Rangers 16

Caroline Weir in action for Scotland against England at the World Cup in France. Picture: SNS

The one Scotland player most worthy of your attention in 2019

Football

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Reverend Richard Cameron lays in to Jeremy Corbyn for the news cameras during the Labour leader's visit to Glasgow last week. 'Picture: Sky News

Euan McColm: Scorn turns to sympathy at spectacle of ranting crusaders

Columnists 3

Boris Johnson climbs a stile as he is shown work carried out by the army by Lt Col Tom Robinson from the Light Dragoons and Oliver Harmar, Yorkshire Area Director of the Environment Agency. Picture: Danny Lawson/Getty

Dani Garavelli: PM flounders in Fishlake as worthy rivals are silenced

Columnists 22

Brian Wilson suspects most Scots will be horrified by the prospect of two referenda next year, as suggested by Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Why ‘ruling out’ indyref2 is a mistake – Brian Wilson

Columnists 103

SNP MP Chris Stephens last year presented a bill to eradicate zero hours contracts and tighten up the definition of a worker in UK employment law. Picture: John Devlin

Rise in Scots working on 'insecure' zero-hours contracts leading to stress and financial difficulties

People

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Billy Connolly: Scotland’s fed up voting for people and getting somebody else

People 36

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Reliving Formula 1's glory days at the high-octane Estoril Classics

Reliving Formula 1's glory days at the high-octane Estoril Classics

Classic Car

Joining the police on a trip down the M1 memory lane

Joining the police on a trip down the M1 memory lane

Classic Car

2020 Toyota C-HR 2.0-litre review - hybrid sharpens up its act

2020 Toyota C-HR 2.0-litre review - hybrid sharpens up its act

Hybrid Car

Seven tips for passing your driving test more quickly

Seven tips for passing your driving test more quickly

Driving Lessons

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Rosie Healey, co-founder of acclaimed restaurant Alchemilla, to open new venture in Glasgow’s west e

Food and drink

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

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Around 50 workers to lose their jobs at BiFab yard on Lewis

Business

Watt Brothers, which traces its roots back to the late 1800s, will close its flagship Glasgow store next month. Picture: Michael Gillen

Watt Brothers' iconic Sauchiehall Street to close

Business

Ferry services form a key part of the sector. Picture: Contributed

Scotland's £10 billion maritime sector on crest of a wave

Business

The company said it was making good progress on plans for the development of the Platypus gas project. Picture: Paul Bock

Parkmead on hunt for deals after return to full-year profit

Business

Lloyds acquired Halifax and Bank of Scotland owner HBOS during the financial crisis. Picture: JPIMedia

Lloyds shareholders lose out in HBOS court action

Business

The new store at Fort Kinnaird is Edinburgh's second Goldsmiths. Picture: Contributed

Watches of Switzerland unveils new Goldsmiths branch in Edinburgh

Business

Around 50 workers to lose their jobs at BiFab yard on Lewis

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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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