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Explainer: How long will it take to remove Trident nuclear weapons from Scotland?

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The SNP claimed the two main party leaders were scared of Ms Sturgeon. Pictures: PA

Boris Johnson: I will never do a TV debate with Nicola Sturgeon

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The optician has been praised. Picture: SWNS

Optician spotted Scottish gran was having stroke during consultation

People

A major report on the Cameron House hotel fire has been submitted to the Crown Office as part of the ongoing investigations into the fatal blaze. Picture: SWNS

Major report on fatal fire at Cameron House hotel submitted to Crown Office

People

Geoffrey Bran, 71, was accused of pushing or throwing a deep fat fryer onto Mavis Bran, his wife of 38 years, leaving her with horrific burns that led to her death six days later.

Husband cleared of killing 'nagging' wife by tipping a vat of boiling fat over her

Crime

The hotel is one of the most famous in the Fife golfing resort of St Andrews. Picture: Contributed

Luxury St Andrews hotel Rusacks sold to American firm

Business

The candidate has been suspended. Picture: Twitter

Scottish Tory candidate suspended over 'unacceptable' comments made in online forum

Politics 15

There has been talk of a return to our screens for Scotland's string-vested sage, according to actor Gregor Fisher (Picture: Alan Ledgerwood)

If Rab C Nesbitt returns, here’s what I reckon he’d say to Nicola Sturgeon – Aidan Smith

Columnists

Wildcats are set to be reintroduced in the Scottish Highlands from 2022 after the native species was declared 'functionally extinct' in the wild

Scottish wildcats to be reintroduced in the Highlands to stave off extinction

Environment

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Two clubs chasing discount move for Celtic ace, Hibs move for assistant boss, ex-Parkhead star's son set for international debut, next up in Hearts manager search - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

Celtic winger Jonny Hayes. Picture: SNS

Swansea and Stoke 'look to take advantage' of Celtic star's contract status

Celtic

Steve Clarke decided not to invoke Fifa's 'five-day' rule this time but he insists he will be no shrinking violet in any situation where he feels he needs to be tough. Picture: Getty.

Steve Clarke insists ‘If I do have a fight I will face it head on’

Football

New Hibs boss Jack Ross insists he has not been 'burned' by his experience at Sunderland. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty

Jack Ross: ‘Two really big jobs’ but it was always Hibs over Hearts

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Jack Ross dons the green and white of Hibs at Easter Road.

Jack Ross: I was reluctant Netflix star at Sunderland

Hibernian

Steven Naismith - no concerns over Scotland striker's fitness. Picture: SNS.

Steven Naismith’s ‘nous and experience’ important to Steve Clarke’s plans

Hearts

When is Scotland vs Kazakhstan: date, kick-off time, TV channel, full squad and odds for Euro 2020 qualifier
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John McGinn scored the second and decisive goal against Cyprus on Saturday (Getty Images)

When is Scotland vs Kazakhstan: date, kick-off time, TV channel, full squad and odds for Euro 2020 qualifier

Football

Jon Rahm, playing his practice round in Dubai, says his mental strength is 'a work in progress'. Picture: Getty.

Martin Dempster: Passionate outburst shows Jon Rahm’s growing maturity

Golf

Stee Clarke is getting closer to the vibe and style he achieved at Kilmarnock. Picture: AP

Analysis: Conundrums for Steve Clarke in bid to guide Scotland to five wins in a row

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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

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Donald Trump and Boris Johnson speak before a working breakfast at the August G7 Summit (Picture: Erin Schaff/AFP/Getty)

General election: How Boris Johnson will turn UK into a US vassal state – Henry McLeish

Columnists

A pro-democracy protester is detained by riot police in Hong Kong (Picture: Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

Brexit: UK may be divided, but we are united by this one key thing – leader comment

Columnists

Onshore wind has suffered because of UK Government policies (Picture: John Devlin)

UK policy a ‘disaster’ for two forms of renewable energy but ‘remarkably effective’ for one – Dr Richard Dixon

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There has been talk of a return to our screens for Scotland's string-vested sage, according to actor Gregor Fisher (Picture: Alan Ledgerwood)

If Rab C Nesbitt returns, here’s what I reckon he’d say to Nicola Sturgeon – Aidan Smith

Columnists

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Music review: Liam Gallagher, Glasgow Hydro

Music

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How to prepare your car for winter: from tyres to wipers, what you need to check to drive in bad weather

How to prepare your car for winter: from tyres to wipers, what you need to check to drive in bad weather

Car Maintenance

Nissan recall: the models with a brake defect which could cause fires - and if UK drivers are affected

Nissan recall: the models with a brake defect which could cause fires - and if UK drivers are affected

Nissan

Volvo XC60 B4 review - a mild upgrade for Swedish SUV

Volvo XC60 B4 review - a mild upgrade for Swedish SUV

Hybrid Cars

Ford Mustang Mach-e all-electric SUV set to take on Tesla Model Y

Ford Mustang Mach-e all-electric SUV set to take on Tesla Model Y

Electric Cars

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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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Luxury St Andrews hotel Rusacks sold to American firm

Business

Author and consultant Gib Bulloch was born and brought up on Bute. Picture: Contributed

Scotland’s first business 'decelerator' to awaken generation of Elon Musk innovators

Business

Wallace was named chair of Edinburgh Trams in July 2018. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Edinburgh Trams chair named boss of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce

Business

Stephen Rankin noted the group's ongoing investment in its activities. Picture: contributed.

Spirits group Gordon & MacPhail tops up top and bottom lines

Business

Graham's is a third-generation family business. Picture: Contributed

New products pay off as Graham’s The Family Dairy posts sales hike

Business

From left: Derek Weir of Bank of Scotland pictured with John Semple. Picture: Chris Watt Photography.

Hillington’s Direct Flooring paving way for growth with new sites

Business

Luxury St Andrews hotel Rusacks sold to American firm
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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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King of Scotland Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329). Picture: Getty

In the footsteps of Kings: app brings Fife history to life

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