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Six Nations 2020: Gregor Townsend says 'door always open' for Finn Russell, but he must reflect on actions

Rugby Union

Nicola Sturgeon wants an independence referendum this year

Scottish Parliament to back indyref2 this week as Nicola Sturgeon sets out "next steps"

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Swordfish are fast, powerful and agile predators that are more usually found in warmer waters in the Mediterranean or Caribbean

Rare swordfish sighting off Scotland's east coast

Environment

Phillips, 51, from Perth, confessed to stealing aftershave from Debenhams in Perth in July picture: JPI Media

Wheelchair-bound thief begs for shorter curfew because he lives uphill

Crime

Two bodies were found after a car came off the B8024 and crashed into the sea picture: Google Maps

Two dead including a teenager after car crashes into sea off Argyll

News

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled new proposals for a Scottish visa system.

Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish immigration visa plan refused by UK government

Politics 122

Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her plans for a Scottish visa in Edinburgh

How would the SNP's Scottish visa system work?

Politics 17

Sir Philip wrote on Twitter that the omission meant the coin should "be boycotted by all literate people" picture: GettyImages

His Dark Materials author leads call to boycott Brexit 50p over missing 'oxford comma'

Business 3

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice to parts of Scotland, as wintry conditions are set to hit.

Scotland weather warning: Blizzard conditions set to hit parts of the country today

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

Celtic

Adam Hastings, left, is set to step into the boots of Scotland playmaker Finn Russell against Ireland on Saturday. Picture: SRU/SNS

Six Nations 2020: Scotland legend Gavin Hastings hopes there is a way back for Finn Russell but backs son Adam Hastings to step up

Rugby Union

Jack Ross speaks to the media ahead of Hibs' Scottish Cup replay with Dundee United

Hibs head coach Jack Ross speaks on Paul McGinn link and further signings

Hibernian

Steven Gerrard had an interest in Steven Naismith before his Hearts move. Picture: SNS

Scottish Football LIVE: Celtic face battle for £13m defender, Parkhead duo leave on loan, Old Firm among favourites for 145-goal striker, Rangers flop nears exit, Hearts target striker

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Hearts secured a crucial three points over Rangers. Picture: SNS

Hearts' odds of finishing bottom of Ladbrokes Premiership lengthened by bookies after Rangers win

Hearts

Hearts were less than impressed with BBC's highlights package. Picture: SNS

Hearts aim dig at Sportscene over 'highlights' coverage after Rangers win as Steven Gerrard said his side 'deserved nothing'

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

Six Nations

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

Opinion

Finn Russell is our most talented player but his absence is not all loss. Picture: SNS.

Allan Massie: Finn Russell affair is a small storm in a very small teacup

Rugby Union 4

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Lesley Riddoch: Here’s why the Tories have it so wrong on Gaelic

Politics 56

Demonstrators create a human chain from Parliament Square to Downing Street to call on the Government to clarify the position of EU nationals living in the UK after Brexit (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images)

Welcome to Brexit Britain: thousands of EU nationals face being criminalised – Christine Jardine

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Children at the Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce Gaelic medium primary school in Edinburgh. Picture: Neil Hanna

Dani Garavelli: Why I’m happy pupils are being taught Gaelic

Columnists 27

Karyn McCluskey says organisations that seek out people to be media 'case studies' need to change their approach

Personal stories can be powerful but dangerous – Karyn McCluskey

Columnists

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

Music

Car News

Horrific image shows why you should never put your feet up on a car dashboard

Horrific image shows why you should never put your feet up on a car dashboard

Car News

What are smart motorways? How they work, and why there are questions over their safety

What are smart motorways? How they work, and why there are questions over their safety

Car News

The real world range of popular EVs put to the test

The real world range of popular EVs put to the test

Electric Cars

Top Gear 2020: when the series starts on BBC Two, who the presenters are and where they will visit

Top Gear 2020: when the series starts on BBC Two, who the presenters are and where they will visit

Car News

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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

Food and Drink

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

Business

Edinburgh St James chief Nick Peel vows that the complex will constantly evolve. Picture: Jon Savage.

'We want people to enjoy a healthy Princes Street' - Edinburgh St James managing director Nick Peel

Business

Looking across the UK, Scotland saw one of the greatest quarter-on-quarter falls in critical distress in the last three months of 2019. Picture: Jon Savage

Scotland sees sharp fall in number of companies in dire straits - latest Red Flag Alert

Business

Daytime antiques series back on the road with bumper order from BBC. Picture: Contributed

Viewers set for 140 more Antiques Road Trip episodes after bumper STV Productions order

Business

From left: Kelvin Capital's John McNicol (director), Lynn Hall (portfolio relations manager), Susie Fisher (investor relations manager) and Angus Hay (director). Picture: Contributed

Glasgow angel group Kelvin Capital invests £12.5m in record year

Business

Edinburgh's retail figures outstripped wider Scottish and UK averages. Picture: Scott Louden

Edinburgh retail sales outstrip UK after strong Christmas trading

Business

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

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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

National Trust for Scotland

10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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