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SNP's Ian Blackford: no-deal Brexit would be "trampling on democracy"

Politics

The prospect of a Brexit deal is "touch and go" but failure to reach an accord would be the fault of the European Union

Boris Johnson: no-deal Brexit deal is 'touch and go'

Politics

Tributes have been paid to a "hero" British father who is said to have died protecting his family. Picture: PA

Tributes to British father who died protecting his family at luxury Thai hotel

People

Dr Alan Renwick made his submission to Holyrood's Constitution committee

Expert insists on indyref3 to avoid repeat of Brexit chaos

Politics 80

The police scene at St Andrew Square in Edinburgh.

'Five figure sum of money' stolen after group of men ambush two people at Royal Bank of Scotland night safe

Crime

Passengers boarding a crowded train at Waverley station tonight. Picture: Dani Garavelli

Hundreds of ScotRail passengers caught up in Edinburgh Waverley 'shambles'

Transport 13

South Bridge is narrowed for greater pedestrian access. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh’s tourist season crowd control likened to ‘auction mart’

People 6

While the media focused on whether Johnson's foot on Macron's table was an insult or not, the futility of the Prime Minister's blustering diplomacy was obscured. Picture: Christophe Petit Tesson/Getty

Dani Garavelli: We need to start treating journalism as a quest for truth

Columnists 30

David McLean (left image) and Norry Wilson (right image) have hit back against claims their nostalgia groups have become magnets for racist content. The offending Ba Bru advert (pictured) was dropped in the 1980s.

Edinburgh and Glasgow heritage groups hit back over claims of racism

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Rangers boss drops transfer bombshell, reason for Celtic target's absence, Hibs boss explains Scott Allan substitution, Celtic may have 'made a mistake' selling striker

Celtic 2

Scotland's Blade Thomson had to come off with an injury. Picture: SNS

Injuries to Sam Skinner and Blade Thomson a concern for Scotland

Rugby Union

Alan Brazil had an unhappy experience under Kevin MacDonald at Aston Villa. Picture: Jon Savage

Interview: Alan Brazil on his unhappy experience under Kevin MacDonald at Aston Villa

Hibernian

Rangers were found guilty by Uefa of sectarian chanting during the match against St Joseph's last month. Picture: SNS

Steven Gerrard fears Rangers may have to play behind closed doors

Rangers 9

Steven Gerrard is frustrated that he has to talk about fan behaviour instead of his team's good form. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Rangers boss must wonder if some fans will ever give up Catholic-baiting

Celtic 4

A general view of Ibrox

Rangers ordered to close part of Ibrox as UEFA punishes club over 'racist behaviour' of fans

Rangers 48

Alan Pattullo: In praise of Shoot!, the essential magazine for generations of football fans
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50 Years of Shoot! celebrates the magazine's glory years.

Alan Pattullo: In praise of Shoot!, the essential magazine for generations of football fans

Football

Rory Hutchinson in action for Scotland against France in Nice. Picture. Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: ‘We played like someone rubbing sleep from his eyes’

Scotland 3

James Forrest scores the opener. Picture: SNS

Andrew Smith: No hysteria as Celtic calmly seize initiative

Celtic

Manager Rikard Norling speaks to his AIK players during a Europe League qualifier.

Six things Celtic fans should know about Europa League play-off opponents AIK

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Opinion More Opinion >>

For the SNP, Brexit is an unmitigated catastrophe, but questioning the financial wisdom of independence is scaremongering. Picture: Duncan McGlynn/Getty

Euan McColm: SNP’s Project Hope fills black hole with hot air

Business 116

While the media focused on whether Johnson's foot on Macron's table was an insult or not, the futility of the Prime Minister's blustering diplomacy was obscured. Picture: Christophe Petit Tesson/Getty

Dani Garavelli: We need to start treating journalism as a quest for truth

Columnists 30

Methane emissions from cattle and forest clearance for grazing are major contributors to global warming. Picture: Getty

Why Scottish councils need to encourage pupils to go vegan - Mimi Bekhechi

Environment 1

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon receives the Sustainable Growth Commission report from commission chair Andrew Wilson last year.

Brian Wilson: Arguing about Gers figures is a ritual to deny reality

Columnists 182

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Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Merseyside comic scoops top prize at prestigious Fringe awards ceremony

People

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Ford Fiesta ST review - hot hatch harnesses the power of three

Ford Fiesta ST review - hot hatch harnesses the power of three

Ford

Dramatic footage shows runaway trailer veering across three lanes of busy motorway

Dramatic footage shows runaway trailer veering across three lanes of busy motorway

Car News

August bank holiday travel - warning of record delays as millions hit the roads

August bank holiday travel - warning of record delays as millions hit the roads

Traffic

The new Audi RS6 Avant is a 592bhp hybrid monster

The new Audi RS6 Avant is a 592bhp hybrid monster

Car News

Food and Drink More Food and Drink >>

Culzean Castle from Croy Shore, South Ayrshire.'Picture Credit : Paul Tomkins

The best food and drink experiences in Ayrshire

Promoted content

Popular hotel unveils Edinburgh’s largest fish supper

Food and drink

Fish and chips

The best places in Scotland to get a fish supper by the sea

Lifestyle

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Scotland’s office rent growth highest in UK

Business

RBS failed to provide reminders to almost 11,000 of its customers for up to six years, the CMA noted. Picture: AFP

RBS rapped by watchdog over PPI failures

Business

Chief executive Steve Tigar said Money Dashboard is 'ready to help people from every walk of life master their money'. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh fintech Money Dashboard taps into £4.6m to drive growth and triple headcount

Business

Following the phased move of Wealth Solutions' workers over the next 18 months, announced in June, there will be about700 based in Stirling with more than600 in Edinburgh. Picture: Graham Flack

M&GPrudential restructure: 84 posts to be lost in Scotland

Business

The 12-acre site is located near Johnstonebridge between junctions 16 and 17 of the busy M74. Picture: Contributed

New owner sought for giant M74 service area

Business

Scott Mathieson (left) and Mike Gill test drive the WattsUp app. Picture: contributed

Bo'ness developer rolls out WattsUp app for electric cars

Business

Scotland’s office rent growth highest in UK
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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

Heritage

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