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Storm Ali: Woman dies after caravan blown off cliff in Ireland

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High waves at Saltcoats

Scotland's weather: Possible 90mph gusts as Storm Ali arrives on the west coast

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Derek Mackay. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scottish economy grows by 0.5% to outstrip UK

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Outlander author Diana Gabaldon says Sam Heughan would do a "fine job" if cast as the new James Bone. PIC: Aimee Spinks, Starz/Sony Pictures Television 2018.

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon backs Sam Heughan for James Bond

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Scottish Ministers want power over migration, arguing migrants are essential to prevent population decline. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Westminster report: Scotland-specific immigration system ‘not justified’

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Commuters have been warned of dangerous conditions (Photo: Shutterstock)

Storm Ali live: Amber warnings in place for Scotland, woman dies after caravan blown off cliff in Ireland

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Humza Yousaf. Picture: John Devlin

Humza Yousaf begins search for alternative to Railway policing plan

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The indepence referendum result four years ago has not brought an end to the campaigning ' as the weekend's Hope Over Fear rally demonstrated. Picture: John Devlin

Brian Monteith: Why independence and Brexit are not the same

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Delivering his annual report, David Strang highlighted the quality of relationships between inmates and staff. Picture: TSPL

Scotland should be ‘proud’ of its prisons

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Dermot Desmond 'signed Paddy McCourt for Celtic', player reveals

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Brendan Rodgers is putting in the hours and the miles to ensure Celtic beat Rosenborg. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Brendan Rodgers in surprise Ronny Deila claim | New deal for key Rangers man | Celtic fans effigies case deserted

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Stuart Hogg picked up the injury in the home win over Munster. Picture: SNS

Glasgow and Scotland await news on Stuart Hogg ankle scan

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Hearts' new signing Sean Clare was unveiled at Tynecastle yesterday. Picture: SNS

Sean Clare in no doubt his decision to join Hearts was correct

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Pierre Schoeman, centre, training this week ahead of Edinburgh's match against Leinster in Dublin. Picture: SNS/SRU

Great entertainer Pierre Schoeman wins acclaim in Edinburgh

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Umar Sadiq featured as a subsitute against St Mirren last month, his sole league appearance so far for Rangers. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Rangers waiting for Umar Sadiq to start fulfilling potential

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Andrew Smith: George Peat’s selective memory really sticks in throat
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Former SFA president George Peat. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Andrew Smith: George Peat’s selective memory really sticks in throat

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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend doesn't have full control over his players. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: Stars need time off to hit heights on world stage

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Fans moved closer to the action in Stuttgart's Mercedes-Benz Arena, which is exactly what we want at Hampden. Picture: Getty.

Aidan Smith: We need a designer with vision to create our new Hampden

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Lord Haughey pledged �2.5m towards the �5m deal to buy Hampden from Queen's Park. Picture: SNS

Lord Haughey the unlikely Hampden hero with late run into the box

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They are a culinary delight but eating scallops can come at an environmental price. Picture: Sean Bell

Sandy McCall Smith: Nobody gains if the sea bed is irreparably damaged

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A new scheme in North Lanarkshire will see so-called 'destitute' shoplifters, who steal everyday items in order to live, be referred to social services rather than the courts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Martyn McLaughlin: Punishment is ineffective deterrent for those mired in poverty

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Scotland's outgoing chief inspector of prisons, David Strang, says we should be 'proud' of how are prisons are run. Picture: PA

Chris Marshall: Scotland can’t afford to rest on its laurels over prisons

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Mary was surrounded by powerful men on her return to Scotland and did not know who to trust

Kate Williams: How Mary, Queen of Scots was betrayed

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Dundee is urged to build on opening of ‘star of Scots travel scene’

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Loch Ness doctor and retired detective launch first Scottish ‘blanche’ absinthe

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Scottish Distillers Association rebrands as it calls for greater protection for Scottish spirits

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Some enterprising eBay users are selling original recipe Irn-Bru online (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how you can still get your hands on original recipe Irn-Bru

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Modulr taps into Edinburgh fintech scene with new office

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Amanda Murphy, head of commercial banking at HSBC UK, which has committed 650m to helping small Scottish businesses grow. Picture: Contributed

HSBC announces £650m for Scottish SMEs

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Optoscribe produces circuit components like this laser-inscribed wafer. Picture: Contributed

Livingston’s Optoscribe raises £2.8m funding

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But Edinburgh also scores poorly for inclusion and equality in new research. Picture: Johnston Press

Edinburgh and Glasgow at opposite ends of ‘vibrancy’ league table

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Co-founder and co-director Simon Poole with the Jerba Campervan team, who own the business. Picture: Contributed

Employee-owned Jerba Campervans grows turnover

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Iain Niblock (left) and Jordan Stodart, founders of the firm. Picture: submitted.

P2P-focused fintech aims to raise £500,000

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Modulr taps into Edinburgh fintech scene with new office

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Outlaw King, which stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, will be released via Netflix in November

Outlaw King ‘a crowded epic’: Netflix film opens to mixed reviews

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Firefighters battle to contain the fire that destroyed the Mackintosh building at Glasgow School of Art in June. Picture: John Devlin

Why are so many landmark historic buildings lost to fire?

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John J Dick, maker of the Lochgelly Tawse, examines his handywork. PIC: Margaret Dick.

Remembering the Lochgelly Tawse

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