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Brexit: UK can revoke Article 50 unilaterally, EU judges rule

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon said she wanted to ensure Brexit does not harm human rights in Scotland. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon moves to create new human rights framework in Scotland

Politics

Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire

Labour warn UK at risk as Scots pick independence over Brexit

Politics

Toni Giugliano, policy manager at the Mental Health Foundation Scotland, said it was 'remarkable' that mental health was not a core part of the teacher training curriculum

Teachers ‘lack training’ to help pupils with mental health problems

Health

John McKee, director of Hanover Healthfoods, relies on senior employee Rachel Bell to open the shop at 9:30am every day, which also acts as a parcel drop-off point.

‘I won’t employ someone reliant on ScotRail’

Transport

Amber Rudd supports a 'Norway-plus' approach. Pic: Jack Taylor/Getty Images

Lesley Riddoch: Norway Plus is not an option for the UK’s Brexit

Opinion

Ross McEwan, Chief Executive of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

‘Culture of bullying’ claim investigated by Royal Bank of Scotland

UK

CTA

The composer behind the Downton Abbey soundtrack has said he had to 'become English' in order to craft the score that evokes a lost time.

Scottish Downton Abbey composer had to ‘become English’ to do his job on TV hit

UK

Tata steel works . Pic: Lukas Schulze/Getty Images.

Brian Monteith: Voting down May’s Brexit plan is about more than the backstop

Opinion

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Rumour Mill: Bournemouth target Celtic ace | Rangers boss blasts SPFL man | Celtic midfielder rejects new deal

Celtic

Callum McGregor is wanted by Bournemouth. Picture: SNS/Craig Foy

Scottish Football Live: Callum McGregor EPL target | Gerrard’s warning to Rangers players | Hearts star to be offered deal

Premiership

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard made six changes to his team ahead of the draw with Dundee. Picture: SNS

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard blasts players after draw with 10-man Dundee

Rangers

Richard Cockerill is on the radar of the RFU. Picture: SNS

SRU remains tight-lipped over Richard Cockerill link with England job

Rugby union

Michael Stewart voiced his concern over the rise of racial abuse incidents in Scottish football. Picture: SNS/Ross Parker

Michael Stewart: Minority of Hearts support ‘venturing down very, very dark road’

Hearts

Adam Bogdan attempts to calm Florian Kamberi during the fiery Edinburgh derby on Hallowe'en. Picture: SNS Group

Hearts and Hibs to appear before SFA following Edinburgh derby probe

Hearts

Iain Morrison: Scotland prospect Gary Graham looks a smart player
Iain Morrison

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Gary Graham in action for Newcastle at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Iain Morrison: Scotland prospect Gary Graham looks a smart player

Rugby union

Steve Clarke has led Kilmarnock to the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership. Picture: SNS/Ross Parker

How Steve Clarke has transformed Kilmarnock to become Premiership league leaders

Kilmarnock

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie berates referee Andrew Dallas during the Betfred Cup final. Picture: SNS

Top 10 worst refereeing decisions against Scottish Premiership teams

Premiership

Ryan Christie won November's player of the year for his performances for Celtic. Picture: SNS/Craig Foy

The startling similarities between the rise of Ryan Christie and Stuart Armstrong at Celtic

Celtic

Opinion More Opinion >>

Amber Rudd supports a 'Norway-plus' approach. Pic: Jack Taylor/Getty Images

Lesley Riddoch: Norway Plus is not an option for the UK’s Brexit

Opinion

Tata steel works . Pic: Lukas Schulze/Getty Images.

Brian Monteith: Voting down May’s Brexit plan is about more than the backstop

Opinion

The House of Commons' vote on Brexit could be a defining moment in British history (Picture: PRU/AFP/Getty)

Brexit: How I decided how to vote on Brexit – Christine Jardine MP

Opinion

Leader comment: MPs face a test of common sense on Brexit

Opinion

Culture More Culture >>

Music review: Songs of Frightened Rabbit, Sleep in the Park @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow

Music

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Glasgow Christmas Market 2018: Everything you need to know

Food and Drink

Mackintosh gin, an exciting new gin from rural Angus. Picture: thegincooperative.com

8 brand new Scottish gins to get excited about this Christmas

News

Dancing at Locarno in Glasgow in 1964. Photo: TSPL

9 lost Glasgow nightclubs we haven’t forgotten

News

Business More Business >>

Ted Baker chief takes ‘voluntary leave of absence’

Retail

Jane Wood: excited to be joining the telecoms group. Picture: Ian Jacobs

New boss revealed for BT’s Scottish operations

Tech

Winners of the 13th round of the Scottish Edge contest. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

Scottish Edge gives record £1.8m injection for ambitious start-ups

Companies

Ian Curle (left) and Scott McCroskie at the firm's HQ in Glasgow. Picture: Paul Chappells

Ian Curle to retire as boss of whisky maker Edrington

Retail

Brewing Industry Leadership Group chair Hilary Jones: 'Scotland has a precious reputation for brewing quality, but we need a new national and unified approach which maximises potential'. Picture: Gary Hutchison

Brewing sector can add £1 billion to Scots economy each year by 2030

Companies

L to R: Norman McLennan, COES; Councillor John Alexander; Jamie Hepburn MSP; Hong Chong, president, COES; and Neil Francis, director, Scottish Development International. Picture: Colin Hattersley

State-owned Chinese firm opens key Dundee marine base

Companies

Ted Baker chief takes ‘voluntary leave of absence’

Heritage More Heritage >>

A map showing 18th Century New York Province where almost 500 islanders ended up on a promise of a better life. PIC: Creative Commons.

The Scottish islanders conned by a new life in New York

Lifestyle

A 19th Century sugar plantation in Jamaica. Neill Malcolm, 12th of Poltalloch, owned 10 such estates. PIC: Creative Commons.

The Scot who owned more than 2,000 slaves in Jamaica

Lifestyle

How much of your family can you find? Pictured: Group portrait of the Gordon family at Cherryvale Grove, Kansas.

How to trace your Scottish family tree - according to a professional genealogist

Lifestyle

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