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First Minister’s Questions: Nicola Sturgeon accused of causing ‘education chaos’

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The grade A listed building was undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration when it was hit by fire on June 15, 2018 following a smaller blaze in May 2014. Picture:Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Art School management to face MSPs questions over blaze risk ‘failure’

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Nicola Sturgeon has accused Theresa May of a "dereliction of duty" over Brexit. Picture: contributed

Nicola Sturgeon calls for Brexit to be delayed

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Former Labour leader Kezia Dugdale. Picture: John Devlin

Kezia Dugdale faces legal bill over Wings of Scotland case

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Storm Ali has battered Scotland with winds of up to 80mph. Picture: Mark Strachan

Storm Ali RECAP: 70,000 premises in Scotland without power| 102mph wind gusts recorded on Tay Road Bridge| Scotrail suspends all trains out of Edinburgh and Glasgow

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Education secretary John Swinney, Picture: John Devlin

John Swinney urges Scots schools to continue P1 tests despite vote

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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Ruth Davidson: Why I’m done with Twitter and Facebook

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Cars were damaged by falling tress. Picture: Michael Gillen

Scotland’s weather: more strong winds on the way after Storm Ali wreaks havoc

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The travel firm posted images online of the damage caused to some of their trains. Picture: ScotRail

Storm Ali: the train lines that are still affected

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Craig Levein named Scottish Premiership manager of the month for August

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Gordon Strachan has rubbished George Peat's claims (Photo: Getty)

Ex-Celtic boss Gordon Strachan claims Rangers blew 2007/08 title hopes

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Michael Mols was a fan favourite at Ibrox (Photo: Getty)

Former Rangers ace Michael Mols 'nearly joined Celtic' says ex-scout

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Scott Sinclair in action for Celtic against FK Suduva. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Brendan Rodgers makes Scott Sinclair admission | Rangers ace ‘nearly joined Celtic’ | Leigh Griffiths ‘must improve’

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Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell. Picture: John Devlin

Peter Lawwell vows to strengthen after Celtic bank record £101m

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Celtic's Leigh Griffiths wraps up against Storm Ali. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Brendan Rodgers tells Leigh Griffiths to work harder to be main man

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Everything Celtic fans need to know about Europa League opponents Rosenborg
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Callum McGregor vies with Anders Trondsen during the UEFA Champions League Qualifier between Celtic and Rosenborg at Celtic Park in July. Picture: Getty Images

Everything Celtic fans need to know about Europa League opponents Rosenborg

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Villarreal fans attend a European match against Liverpool. Picture: Getty Images

Everything Rangers fans need to know about Europa League opponents Villarreal

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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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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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Massive tapestry depicting Games of Thrones goes on display in Glasgow

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

Food and Drink

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

Food and Drink

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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Whisky giant Diageo sees profits knocked

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Members of the Modulr team gather in Edinburgh. Picture: Contributed

Modulr taps into Edinburgh fintech scene with new office

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The Lanarkshire site was opened by Dwain McDonald and Neil Gray MP. Picture: Contributed

New Scots parcel depot delivers scores of jobs

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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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Whisky giant Diageo sees profits knocked
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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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