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Nicola Sturgeon: Public support for Scottish independence at "tipping point"

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Specialist fire crews waded into the fast-flowing water in the Scottish Borders as Storm Dennis lashed down to save the pair from the "extremely dangerous situation" after a river had burst its banks.

Storm Dennis: Scottish pair rescued after car swept from road during flooding

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One of the star installations of this year's Spectra festival in Aberdeen, which has been cancelled tonight given the high winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Dennis. PIC: Contributed.

Storm Dennis: Festival cancelled as high winds batter Scotland

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Network Rail Scotland tweeted a dramatic video showing overhead powerlines turned off due towater from the aqueduct in the Bishopton area rushing onto them from above.

Watch: Dramatic video shows water pouring through overhead train lines during Storm Dennis

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Caroline Flack was found dead at her home in east London on Saturday. PIC: Contributed.

Love Island episode pulled following death of Caroline Flack as tributes mount to TV star

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Archaeologists at the site of the King's Seat Hillfort near Dunkeld where tantalising details of the lives of rich Picts have emerged. PIC: PKHT.

The Picts: Life of feasting, drinking, gaming and riches uncovered at hilltop fort

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Diana Gabaldon photographed during a visit to Scotland last year at Culross Palace in Fife. PIC: VisitScotland.

Outlander: Diana Gabaldon on brush with Dundee police and where she would like to live in Scotland

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The view across Portpatrick harbour. Photographs: John Devlin

Insight: Is the Boris bridge from Scotland to Ireland on a road to nowhere?

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Jackson insists the Tories are not split on indyref2

Jackson Carlaw: Scots must back pro-union parties to avoid indyref2

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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard shows match officials a red card

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Manager Neil Lennon is jubilant as the final whistle sounds on Celtic's 2-1 victory at Pittodrie.

Neil Lennon hails ‘massive’ Celtic win in awful conditions at Aberdeen

Celtic

Kristoffer Ajer celebrates scoring Celtic's winner against Aberdeen. Picture: SNS.

Aberdeen 1 - 2 Celtic: Kristoffer Ajer winner puts champions 17 points clear

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Ryan Christie scored in the midweek win over Hearts but the midfielder has slipped out of Neil Lennon's first XI. Picture: SNS Group

‘it felt like I would go to jail’ - Ryan Christie opens up on Morelos incident as he eyes return to Celtic team

Celtic

Steven Gerrard is open to adapting his strategy. Picture: SNS Group

Steven Gerrard not above parking the bus as Rangers resume Europa League campaign

Rangers

Neil Lennon is focusing on Aberdeen - but will hope to catch Copenhagen cold. Picture: SNS Group

Neil Lennon speaks on Copenhagen test, scouting the Danes and focusing on Aberdeen

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Aidan Smith: Cotton wool at the ready to protect key Scotland players for next month

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Could Leigh Griffiths restrict himself to just corners and free-kicks?

Aidan Smith: Cotton wool at the ready to protect key Scotland players for next month

Opinion

Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer was forced to address the issue of racism among his own club's support. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Stephen Halliday: Scottish football must confront racist legacy

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Scotland captain Stuart Hogg. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Allan Massie: Lessons from Scotland’s Calcutta Cup woe

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A disconsolate Joel Pereira after conceding a goal in Hearts' 5-0 defeat at Celtic. Picture: SNS

Hearts' goalkeeping chaos, Celtic's north-east torture showpiece, Motherwell piecing themselves together - what Scottish football fans should watch this weekend

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The resignation of Sajid Javid will not have come as a complete surprise to Boris Johnson. Picture: Isabel Infantes/Getty

Euan McColm: Nuisance neighbour Sajid Javid feels smack of firm leadership

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Steven Currie leaves a cross for his brother, Peter, at Springburn Parish Church. Picture: John Devlin

Dani Garavelli: UK and Scottish Governments must find a way to work together on climate

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SNP Cabinet Secretary Michael Russell

How SNP ministers and Donald Trump share a troubling habit – Brian Wilson

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The first Forth Bridge, which opened just 11 years after the Tay Bridge disaster, should a pass from all criticism, according to Kevan Christie. No 'Bouch job' this (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

The Great Queensferry Crossing Disaster: I found a silver lining – Kevan Christie

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Arts and Culture More Arts and Culture >>

Film reviews: Parasite | Birds of Prey | Dolittle

Film and TV

Car News

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

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

Car News

Hyundai Santa Fe review - Seven-up in spacious SUV

Hyundai Santa Fe review - Seven-up in spacious SUV

Hyundai

Ford Mustang Mach-E makes European debut

Ford Mustang Mach-E makes European debut

Electric Cars

Peugeot offers new EV and hybrid buyers sixth month's free charging

Peugeot offers new EV and hybrid buyers sixth month's free charging

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Tom Kitchin Recipe

Under the grill: A quick Q & A with top chef Tom Kitchin

Food and drink

The Famous Grouse has reclaimed its perch as the most valuable whisky or whiskey. Picture: Contributed

Famous Grouse flies to top spot as UK's most valuable whisky

Business

Dumfries and Galloway Council gives green light for Moffat’s first legal Scotch whisky distillery

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300-year-old Royal Bank of Scotland to dump RBS name in favour of NatWest after profits jump - reaction

Business

The Eight Acres Hotel in Elgin has been acquired by Thailand-based Lake Merritt Group. Picture: Contributed

Thai owner of Edinburgh's Braid Hills Hotel snaps up popular Elgin hotel in seven-figure deal

Business

Keith Skeoch is due to take up the role of chair on 1 May. Picture: Contributed

Standard Life Aberdeen boss Keith Skeoch confirmed as new chair of Investment Association

Business

Mike Holliday-Williams has taken over the helm from long-serving chief executive Adrian Grace. Picture: Contributed

Bullish start for new Aegon UK chief as annual earnings rise

Business

An artist's impression of the M8 Tower near Glasgow Airport. Picture: Contributed

Ocean Outdoor invests in 93 Scottish sites ahead of COP26

Business

Bhas Kalangi (left) is founder of ePOS Hybrid and Andrew Gibbon is head of growth. Picture: Contributed

'Smart table' creator ePOS Hybrid targets £250,000 with crowdfunding campaign

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300-year-old Royal Bank of Scotland to dump RBS name in favour of NatWest after profits jump - reaction
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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

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National Trust for Scotland

10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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