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Former First Minister Alex Salmond leaves Holyrood in Edinburgh after giving evidence to a Scottish Parliament Harassment committee.

New files appear to debunk Salmond claim
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Fort William mountain bike event to be spectator free
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Mark Drakeford says the United Kingdom ‘is over’
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Diaries shed light on 18th century volcanic eruption
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Nicola Sturgeon backs campaign to help elderly
Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon gives latest Covid figures
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I can handle my tendency for social media addiction. I think – Jim Duffy
Columnists

Salmond Inquiry RECAP: The key moments from Sturgeon's evidence to Holyrood
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Prince Philip recovering after ‘successful’ procedure for heart condition
People

Meghan Markle could not ‘be silent’ if Royal Family ‘perpetuated falsehoods’
People

Discovery of woman's body in Aberdeen shocks locals
Crime

Analysis: Sturgeon's story is one of good intentions and dreadful consequences
Politics

Sturgeon as assured as ever at Salmond inquiry – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Academics keep feet on the ground in bid to cut travel emissions
Environment

Borders College unveils new green strategy
Environment

Former first minister says it's 'bizarre' no-one has resigned over Salmond saga
Politics

The tricks for Scotland in Rishi Sunak's Budget bag - Erikka Askeland
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Nicola Sturgeon: 'I am not going to apologise for the behaviour of Alex Salmond'
Politics

Branching out: new woods created
Environment

Analysis: Why the UK Budget has failed to answer the big questions for Scotland
Politics

Hot air: how close are we to hitting global climate goals?
Environment

Royal Highland Show cancelled for second year
People

Why hydrogen heating boilers are unlikely to take off – Richard Dixon
Columnists

Nicola Sturgeon dismisses claim of 'malicious plan' to convict Alex Salmond
Politics

Jeane Freeman: Scots at Wembley is down to fans
Coronavirus

Sturgeon: Suggestion judicial review timing 'gamed' is 'absurd'
Politics

34 passengers on Aberdeen flight sought
Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon to quit by the end of the year? – John McLellan
Columnists

Why unionists should beware 'post-war' euphoria of Covid's end –Alastair Stewart
Columnists

Jeane Freeman urges students to take PCR test
Coronavirus

A year of socially distant living has left me a withered husk – Laura Waddell
Columnists

Alex Salmond inquiry: Nicola Sturgeon denies knowing of any leaks
Politics

Alex Salmond lodges formal complaint around alleged disclosure of name of compla...
Politics

Covid crisis may have effects on mental health that last years – Julie Arthur
Columnists

Salmond inquiry: Sturgeon apologises and recalls 'moment I'll never forget'
Politics

Sturgeon told to resign as evidence to harassment committee 'backs Salmond'
Politics

First Minister’s fight for her political life – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Alex Salmond inquiry: What do the latest revelations mean for Nicola Sturgeon?
Politics

Moths numbers down by a third in 50 years
Environment

Rishi Sunak's Budget must 'respect devolution', says Kate Forbes
Politics

Why 'Old SNP' have finally had enough of 'New SNP' dominance – Kenny MacAskill
Columnists

Why I cringed watching MSPs at Salmond inquiry – Kenny MacAskill MP
Columnists

Election campaigning gets green light, but Nicola Sturgeon briefings to carry on
Politics

Brexit red tape risks causing the 'demise of small fishing firms'
Politics

Sturgeon says lockdown easing could be accelerated as she lays out school return
Politics

Charity single honours murdered mother and daughter
People

Secondary pupils to return full-time after Easter
Coronavirus

Douglas Ross urges Rishi Sunak to help grow the Scottish economy
Politics

Lord Advocate launches stern defence of Crown Office following Salmond claims
Politics

Watch live stream as First Minister gives coronavirus update
Politics

SNP must wake up to Scotland's mental health crisis – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Columnists

Chancellor urged to save hair and beauty sector by chopping VAT
Politics

Furlough set to be extended, says UK business minister
Politics

Salmondgate and Scotland's unoccupied moral high ground – Alexander McCall Smith
Columnists

Salmond inquiry shows Holyrood needs more power, not less – Murdo Fraser
Columnists

Can science do better to prepare for the next pandemic? – Chris Johnson
Columnists

Swinney admits legal advice 'raised reservations' over prior contact
Politics

Salmond Inquiry: Swinney's job on the line as Lord Advocate set to give evidence
Politics

Committee member claims Alex Salmond's lawyers can hand over evidence
Politics

Lord Advocate to face further questions by MSPs about Salmond probe
Politics

Budget 2021: What will it mean for Scotland?
Politics

Salmond inquiry: Legal advice to be published after no confidence vote threat
Politics

Firms confident about return to normality by end of 2021
Business

Rising from the ashes: Bid to rebuild bird hide
Environment

Park and ride: Clyde riverside attraction to grow
Environment

Yousaf accused of ignoring free speech concerns in Hate Crime Bill
Politics

Greens to support no confidence vote in Swinney around legal advice row
Politics

Only Scottish Labour offers politics of empathy, hope, and unity – Anas Sarwar
Columnists

How indyref2 could be agreed with a time limit on a third – Marc Weller
Columnists

Council leader takes Covid test at Glasgow mosque
Coronavirus

Jeane Freeman dodges Sturgeon question
Coronavirus

Freeman: Cases of Brazil variant show UK's 'red list' quarantine doesn't work
Health

Anas Sarwar reveals Labour frontbench to take party into election
Politics

Gordon Ramsay's attack on Falkirk is part of a celebrity trend – Aidan Smith
Columnists

Calls for Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme in UK Budget
Business

Analysis: Lord Advocate to face Salmond inquiry amid cries of Crown corruption
Politics

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