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Rishi Sunak today unveiled his spending review

Analysis: What does the spending review mean for Scotland? Politics

Scottish Government loses another Holyrood vote on Salmond legal advice Politics

Diego Maradona: Adored in Argentina, immortal in Italy, special in Scotland Football

Scottish family helps rescue 'invisible' dogs of Spain from barbaric torture People

Scots most dissatisfied with 'range and authenticity' of BBC portrayal Consumer

Famous Bealach na Bà roadsign snapped up by Highland museum Heritage

Foreign aid cut branded 'deeply irresponsible' by Scottish Government Politics

Alex Salmond's lawyers ask Scottish Government to pay for legal expenses Politics

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Cross-dressers at Rocky Horror Picture Show protected by Hate Crime Bill Politics

Brexit delusions will leave UK a diminished land – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Sled Zeppelin and William Wall-ice drafted in to tackle winter snows Transport

US Election

Trumpism is a threat to democracy that Scotland must beware – Scotsman comment Columnists

Sturgeon congratulates Joe Biden on presidential victory Politics

Analysis: A US presidential race that defies polls and our idea of America Politics

Coronavirus

How MSPs could be about to make Scottish pubs' situation worse – Belhaven Columnists

Lack of clarity over modelling done on impact of Covid-19 Christmas restrictions Coronavirus

Businesses asked to give staff time to collect loved ones from hospital Health

Transport

Christmas trains will sell out or be 'exceptionally busy', LNER and Avanti warn Transport

Man taken to hospital following crash on A77 involving one vehicle News

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A82 crash: Man arrested as pedestrian dies after being hit by car Crime

Network Rail fined after trains used storm-damaged viaduct in Lanarkshire Transport

Video: Edinburgh cyclist halts traffic to make point against badly-parked driver Transport

‘Cultural resistance’ to bikes on trains angers Scottish Government cycling tsar Transport

Crime

Dad jailed for shaking two-month-old baby to death Crime

Diego Maradona dies aged 60 Crime

Police warn public not to approach missing man Stephen Dunn Crime

Leading Scots piper says he is victim of ‘upskirting’ People

Weather

Scottish Gas warns 7,000 boilers could break down this week as cold bites Environment

These are the chances of a white Christmas in 2020 Outdoors

Scotland weather forecast: high winds warning issued for parts of the country Weather

When does winter 2020 start? Astronomical and meteorological seasons explained Weather

Politics

We can use Covid recovery to redraw map of health inequality – Carnegie Trust UK Columnists

Spending review 2020: what did Chancellor Rishi Sunak say? Politics

Blackford taught a lesson he should not forget – Scotsman comment Columnists

Scots civil emergency response readied for Brexit impact Politics

Humza Yousaf defends 'insulting' as a race hate crime in new Bill Politics

How the Scottish Tories aim to put a stop to 'SNP power grab' – Murdo Fraser Columnists

Covid-19 in Scotland RECAP: Latest updates Coronavirus

Opinion

A musical instrument can be a friend for life – Scotsman comment Columnists

Scottish publishing snatches defeat from the jaws of victory – Brian Ferguson Columnists

Rangers affair raises serious questions for Lord Advocate – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Scottish government must take bold action on climate change – Fabrice Leveque Columnists

Why Covid vaccine conspiracy theories pose a real threat – Alex Cole-Hamilton Columnists

People

Historic Highland malt to become official whisky of V&A Dundee What's On

Cat dumped in wheelie bin seeks new owner People

Scottish National Gallery revamp delayed for another year until 'end of 2022' What's On

Christmas relaxation 'could spark third wave' Coronavirus

Sarah Millican reveals Fife & Edinburgh shows - this is when you can get tickets People

Edinburgh theatres face new cash crisis as King's revamp hangs in the balance What's On

World reacts to parent standing on top of a van to watch son play football People

Obituaries

Obituary: Hugh Simpson, explorer and pioneer of breast cancer research People

Obituary: Akki Manson, Scots farmer who championed agricultural cooperation Home

Obituary: Doug Edmunds, world caber tossing champion and businessman People

Environment

Scotsman Webinar recap: Leadership for a Sustainable Future
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How a Scottish rock star is helping pupils shape a green future Education

Scottish SPCA warning over poultry abandonment
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Why free bus travel for all is a good idea – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Scottish Government’s ‘missed opportunities’ highlighted in climate report Environment

Scotland’s highest village eyes fresh bid for land buyout Environment

National Trust backs campaign to protect sculpture park from housing ‘threat’ What's On

UK News

First Minister says she would be labelled 'Grinch' if no Christmas lockdown ease Coronavirus

Young islanders speak of 'heartbreak' of not being able to buy a home UK News

Coronavirus in Scotland: 44 news deaths and 880 new cases in the past 24 hours Coronavirus

Covid in Scotland LIVE: Scots can meet with two other households at Christmas Coronavirus

Why there is no lunchtime coronavirus briefing on Tuesday Coronavirus

Why vaccine nationalism is dangerously counter-productive – Scotsman comment Columnists

World

Pets in pictures: Edinburgh cat Basil among winners of comedy pet photography co... Family

Nobel Peace Prize winner and Ruth Davidson plea for foreign aid budget reversal Politics

How Trump threatened not to pay me and cowered in fear of lasers – Joe Goldblatt Columnists

Biden could be ‘ally’ in future EU membership hopes for an independent Scotland Politics

Trump's demise gives hope of return to calmer times – Alexander McCall Smith Columnists

More than 70 arrested on fishing boat in suspected people-smuggling incident World

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