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Jeremy Corbyn: Labour could grant second independence referendum

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British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media at the conclusion of the summit of leaders of the European Union in Salzburg, Austria. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Theresa May has Brexit Chequers plan rejected by EU leaders

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Ruth Davidson. Leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Picture: John Devlin

Ruth Davidson: No ‘contradiction’ in goal to be First Minister

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon walks to First Minister's Questions

Scottish ministers warned on breast screening glitch two years ago

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Health secretary Jeane Freeman. Picture: John Devlin

Director quit NHS Tayside over claims of ‘systematic bullying’

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Aberdeen council has flagged its intention to defy Scottish education secretary John Swinney and scrap P1 tests. Picture: John Devlin

Aberdeen council to defy John Swinney and scrap P1 school tests

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RAF Typhoon fighters were forced to scramble to check on the Russian planes

RAF fighters scramble to watch Russian planes near UK airspace

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Amazon has launched a new range of Echo smart home devices. Picture: John Devlin

Amazon unveils voice-controlled Echo smart power plug

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Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes), right, has fuelled specuation over her character's death in hit TV series Bodyguard

Bodyguard star Keeley Hawes fuels rumours Julia Montague not dead

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Self-belief key for Rangers after Steven Gerrard’s pep talk

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Celtic's Leigh Griffiths celebrates his late winner. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Celtic 1-0 Rosenborg: Leigh Griffiths secures dramatic win

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Celtic's Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring against Rosenborg. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Brendan Rodgers: Leigh Griffiths is a great boy and we all love him

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Kyle Lafferty celebrates Rangers' second equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Villarreal. Picture: Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images

Villarreal 2 - 2 Rangers: Kyle Lafferty secures draw in Spain

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Craig Levein with the Ladbrokes Premiership Manager of the Month award for August. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Craig Levein says Hearts squad is his best yet as Sean Clare joins

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Miquel Nelom has signed a one-year deal with Hibs. Pic: Hibernian FC

Hibs complete signing of Dutch defender Miquel Nelom

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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

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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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Aberdeen oil group strikes $400m asset deal

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The global drinks giant ranks as Scotland's largest whisky producer. Picture: Diageo

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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Aberdeen oil group strikes $400m asset deal

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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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