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Land values could 'rise sevenfold' as wealthy investors chase lucrative schemes National

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Kirk holds first hybrid General Assembly Politics

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Billy Gilmour sparks Scotland injury concern as midfielder sent back to Chelsea International

Russian soldier's weakness after order to kill civilian shows 'banality of evil' Columnists

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Childcare costs are both a democratic and an economic issue – Scotsman comment Columnists

Being trans is not a mental illness yet Scots law reinforces that outdated idea Columnists

Beware politicians who pay lip-service to climate change – Joyce McMillan Columnists

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