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Father Daniel Doherty, 61, was spotted abusing the victim by fellow passengers travelling on the service to Edinburgh Waverley station.

Exclusive Questions for Catholic leader over complaints into sex assault priest

The Sutherland spaceport, also known as Space Hub Sutherland or UKVL Sutherland, is planned to be the first spaceport of the United Kingdom.

UK's first spaceport to be built at Sutherland after overcoming judicial review

Peter Doherty is teaming up with Barlinnie prisoners for a new exhibition. Photo: Peter Doherty V Barlinnie

Pete Doherty heads for Scottish prison

Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was ruled 'improper' and 'unlawful' on Wednesday by three senior Scottish judges, who concluded it had been done with 'the purpose of stymying Parliament'. Picture: AFP

Parliament suspension sought in 'clandestine' manner, says senior Scots judge

A legal bid to challenge the suspension of parliament has succeeded at the highest appeal court in Edinburgh.

Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament ruled as unlawful

Anti-Brexit protesters gather in Edinburgh

Brexit case: Court of Session rejects petition against Westminster shut down

The Prime Minister approved the prorogation of Parliament two weeks before it was made public, court documents have revealed.

Boris Johnson accused of ‘misleading MPs’ over prorogue plans

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: PA

Parliament suspension to be challenged at Scotland's highest civil court

The Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC has asked for permission to intervene in two legal cases challenging Boris Johnson's planned suspension of Parliament.

Lord Advocate to intervene in Brexit legal cases

John Major. Picture: BBC

John Major joins legal challenge against Boris Johson's decision to suspend parl...

Boris Johnson. Picture: PA

Scottish judge refuses to block Boris Johnson's Parliament suspension

Some may wonder why this critical matter is to be decided in Edinburgh, says Connal. Picture: contributed.

Comment: Scottish courts in spotlight to decide on UK’s future

The Prime Minister has promised to take the UK out of the EU with or without a deal by October 31.

Scots judge moves Brexit legal challenge to next stage

Margaret Doherty, 60, the mother of Sean Doherty, with daughter Joanne. Picture: SWNS

Scottish carer took own life day after hospital sent him home as 'low risk'

Newbyres Crescent in Gorebridge which had a number of houses demolished due to Carbon Dioxide ingress into the properties. Pic taken 18/12/17

Midlothian Council’s anger at Gorebridge ‘Gas Street’ time bar decision

Rangers chairman Dave King. Picture: John Devlin

Dave King facing court action over Â£11m Rangers shares bid

Green MSP Andy Wightman

Politicians win right for judicial review of Article 50 decision

Craig Whyte's former firm Wavetower are chasing a portion of the money that Rangers liquidators BDO are thought to have recovered. Picture: SNS Group

Craig Whyte-linked firm told to hand over files in Â£2.8m BDO battle

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MSPs lose first stage of European court Brexit ruling

Scottish court rejects bid to show Brexit can be reversed

Colin Montgomerie on his wedding day with wife Gaynor Knowles. Picture: PA

Colin Montgomerie settles divorce from wife Gaynor

Colin Montgomerie . Picture: Getty

Colin Montgomerie sues former partner for Â£5 million

Gordon Ross who campaigned for the right to die

Obituary: Gordon Ross, television producer and right to die campaigner

A dentist from Edinburgh will be allowed to continue working despite sexaully harrassing two female colleagues. Picture: PA

Dentist who sexually harassed female colleagues won't be struck off

Alison and John Doherty, from Eldersley, Renfrewshire, celebrate their winnings. Picture: SWNS

Scots couple hid winning Lottery ticket worth Â£15m at home for two weeks

The Scottish Government believe minimum pricing will help tackle alcohol-related ill-health. Picture (posed by model): TSPL

Drinking habits have changed since minimum pricing laws, court hears

EU courts finds minimum pricing “may” restrict trade

Picture: Neil Hanna

Minimum alcohol price plan could breach EU law, court rules

Charles Green wants Rangers to pay for his legal fees. Picture: Hemedia

Charles Green appeals Rangers legal fees decision

Sheila Duffy and other supporters make their point in Parliament Square before the court proceedings began yesterday. Picture: Greg Macvean

Disabled man issues plea for assisted suicide guidance

Charles Green had demanded that Rangers cover his legal costs. Picture: Hemedia

Charles Green legal fees case against Rangers dismissed

Picture: John Devlin

Timeline: Rangers ‘Big Tax Case’

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Minimum pricing for alcohol considered by EU court

Customs House in Leith will host The Devil's Larder. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Capital waterfront landmark to host first ever play

An HMRC appeal brought to an upper tribunal in the 'Big Tax Case' was largely dismissed last year. Picture: John Devlin

HMRC launches legal bid over Rangers ‘Big Tax Case’

Supporters of 66-year-old disabled grandfather Gordon Ross gathered today in Parliament Square, Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Protest as right-to-die grandfather court plea made

MacKenzie tried to buy Rangers with the Blue Knights consortium. Picture: John Devlin

Businessman who tried to buy Rangers is jailed

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Minimum alcohol pricing battle headed for Brussels

A general view of Rangers' Ibrox Stadium. Picture: Getty

HMRC accused of witch hunt against Rangers

The Big Tax Case refers to the payment of EBTs. Picture: TSPL

HMRC set to appeal Rangers ‘big tax case’

Rangers chairman David Murray is owed an apology according to Ally McCoist. Picture: Reuters

McCoist insists David Murray is due an apology

Former Rangers owner Sir David Murray and HMRC have been embroiled in a battle. Picture: Neil Hanna

Taxman loses court battle against Rangers
The taxman yesterday lost its £50 million court battle with former Rangers owner Sir David Murray. The case related to Rangers’ use of employee benefit trusts ...

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat of The Libertines. Picture: Getty

Rock’n’roll survivors

The MoD were concerned about the turbines disrupting radar serving the UK's largest missile test site. Picture: Ian Rutherford

MoD block Western Isles wind farm plans

Donald Trump. Picture: Jane Barlow

Defeated Donald Trump turns his back on Scotland

The Scotch Whisky Association is launching an appeal against a court judgement that sided with the Scottish Government over alcohol minimum pricing. Picture: PA

Law ignored on minimum alcohol pricing, court told

Keith McCardle arriving at Edinburgh's High Court. He was sentenced to five years in prison. Picture: Ciaran Donnelly

Edinburgh fatal drunk driver jailed for 5 years

Donald Trumps golf resort plans have proved controversial. Picture: PA

Donald Trump’s QC: ‘Wind farm plans mishandled’

Donald Trump Jr at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Economy “will suffer” if Trump resort scaled back

Police stand outside the Royal Mile Pharmacy in May this year. Picture: Jane Barlow

Royal Mile pharmacy siege pair jailed for 11 years

The test, developed by scientists at St Andrew's University, can detect fake spirits. Picture: PA

Alyn Smith: Whisky association must accept a sound judgment

The Whisky Association brought about the legal chalenge. Picture: PA

Minimum alcohol pricing legal challenge rejected

Minimum alcohol pricing legal challenge rejected

Gallen has been remanded to the State Hospital at Carstairs. Picture: TSPL

Son’s attack on OAP was a ‘message from God’

Rafal Zebrowski was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh. Picture: Bill Henry

Pizza chef jailed for raping student

India build impressive lead over Australia

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