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Inverness will be hoping to produce the Scottish Cup final's biggest shock when they face Celtic. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Inverness CT have been preparing for Celtic - and why Highlanders can win

The launch of Forth Bikes, Scotland’s largest e-bike scheme took place in June 2019 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert

Forth Bikes scheme closes

Lee Johnson looks back with regret at Hibs' exit from the Viaplay Cup.

'Bad decision': Johnson admit to one Hibs regret as he looks back on year

Callum Fordyce was on target as Airdrieonians won 6-2 against Falkirk.

Play-offs: Partick edge thriller, Falkirk trounced by Airdrie, King incident

Shandon, Edinburgh, the location of part of the residential property portfolio sold by Rettie & Co. Picture: contributed.

Rettie & Co cheers seven-figure sale of major residential property portfolio

The start of the Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers was engulfed in smoke from pyro. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scottish Government 'further measures' police promise after Rangers-Celtic pyro

Inverness striker Billy McKay with his daughter at full-time after the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Falkirk. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'I would prefer Rangers' - Inverness hero Billy Mckay reveals cup final wish

Billy McKay celebrates after scoring to make it 3-0 to Inverness over Falkirk in the Scottish Cup semi-final.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Inverness hero Billy Mckay reveals why he would rather face Celtic than Rangers

Falkirk boss John McGlynn said he was "proud" pf his players despite the 3-0 Scottish Cup semi-final loss to Inverness CT. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

John McGlynn reveals how Falkirk's Scottish Cup finance boost will be spent

Inverness CT boss Billy Dodds after leading his side to success in the Scottish Cup semi-final. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Inverness boss Dodds on Celtic-Rangers question and play-off complication

Billy McKay put Inverness CT ahead from the penalty spot.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Billy Mckay continues to add to Inverness CT legend in semi win v Falkirk

Inverness will meet Celtic or Rangers in the the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic v Inverness: Scottish Cup final date, time and ticket info

Goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald has experienced the highest of Hampden highs and horrible lows.

Hearts hero Jamie MacDonald on what Hibs-daft wife made him do after 5-1 final

Borna Barisic's focus on Sunday is on taking Rangers to within a final of winning a trophy this season, not preventing Celtic claiming all three domestic honours. Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

The Rangers player who won't consider Celtic semi-final as treble-ending mission

Goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald has experienced the highest of Hampden highs and horrible lows.

Raith keeper recounts his worst moment in football

Falkirk's Stephen McGinn prepares to face Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Falkirk cup semi-finalist has Jack Ross and Hibs to thank for his Hampden chance

Barry Ferguson would play Fashion Sakala ahead of Alfredo Morelos in attack for Rangers against Celtic. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers transfer 'major surgery' claim as legend reveals key Celtic decision

Falkirk and Inverness do battle at Hampden in a repeat of the 2015 Scottish Cup final - and the number of fans is likely to be much lower this time around.

Welcome to Hampden, here's your seat - actually just take the whole row

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers could undergo surgery before the end of the season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic star facing season-ending surgery with Rangers semi-final on horizon

Dunfermline celebrate with their fans as they are crowned League One champions following a 5-0 win over Queen of the South.

Rampant Dunfermline land League One title in style as Doncaster hails the Pars

Houses are selling quicker in Falkirk than anywhere else in the country

Properties selling faster than anywhere else in the country

Easter Sunday (also known as Resurrection Sunday) will fall on April 9 this year.

When is Easter 2023 Scotland? When are the bank holidays? Dates and weather

Shannon Bowe, 28, died during a gastric band operation in Turkey.

Woman dies during gastric band op in Turkey

"He made it quite clear that if I didn’t play the role, I would be dead within a week. As you can imagine, the guy who turned down Hagrid would be like the guy who called the Beatles a guitar band. So I couldn’t possibly refuse, really."

Robbie Coltrane in Quotes: 12 Quotes in memory of the Scottish actor of Hagrid

Airth Castle Hotel has gone into voluntary liquidation

Job losses and angry guests after Falkirk area hotel's 'voluntary liquidation'

Celtic, Rangers, Falkirk and Inverness will contest the Scottish Cup semi-finals at Hampden next month. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish Cup semi-final dates and kick-off times confirmed

Kai Kennedy celebrates his winner for Falkirk in the Scottish Cup against Ayr.

Kennedy: Why I was so delighted Falkirk avoided Rangers

Celtic's Aaron Mooy (L) and Rangers' John Lundstram in action during the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden last month.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Why Celtic v Rangers cup semi-final date could be determined by Glasgow Kiltwalk

Falkirk's Kai Kennedy celebrates with teammates after scoring to make it 2-1 during a Scottish Cup quarter final match between Falkirk and Ayr United at the Falkirk Stadium, on March 12, 2023, in Falkirk, Scotland.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Gutsy Falkirk book dream Inverness semi-final but Ayr left with loads of regret

The Scottish Cup semi-finals will take place on April 29 and April 30.

Scottish Cup semi-final draw: Rangers and Celtic meet again, 2015 final repeat

VPZ director Doug Mutter says: 'Continuing to expand is an important step to progress our mission to help more people on their journey to quitting smoking.' Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based vaping retailer VPZ outlines plans for 20 further sites

Details for the Scottish Cup semifinal draw have been confirmed. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

How to watch Monday night's Scottish Cup semi-final draw

Matty Todd scores Dunfermline's second goal in the 2-0 win over Falkirk.

Dunfermline's big city dreams set to come true after win over Falkirk

Blue Peter: New presenter is announced as wheelchair racer Abby Cook - who is she?

Wheelchair racer Abby Cook announced as new presenter of Blue Peter

Abby Cook who has been announced as the 42nd Blue Peter presenter. Picture: BBC/PA Wire

Scottish wheelchair racer Abby Cook announced as new Blue Peter presenter

Callumn Morrison is Falkirk's main dangerman.

Kincardine derby: Dunfermline v Falkirk attracts huge crowd with so much on line

Falkirk's council tax is to rise by seven per cent

Council tax to rise by seven per cent

A pilot scheme for Scotland's delayed deposit return system has given people in Orkney the chance to test out the reverse vending machines that will be used when the scheme is eventually rolled out - the official launch date is currently set for August. Picture: Zero Waste Scotland

Is Scotland losing its bottle over cash-back recycling?

Falkirk's Callumn Morrison silences the home fans after scoring his side's second in the 5-1 win over Darvel in the Scottish Cup fifth round. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Darvel fairytale ends as Falkirk succeed where Aberdeen failed in Scottish Cup

Hearts host Celtic in the Scottish Cup quarter-final. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts v Celtic: The Six Nations factor to come into play for Scottish Cup tie

The fifth round draw for the Scottish Cup will take place on Monday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish Cup draw? Quarter-final details, and how to watch

Ofgem has ordered all UK energy companies to suspend the practice of forcibly installing prepayment meters. Pic: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Family face £12,000 electricity bill

There are five assaults a day on teachers in Falkirk schools, according to new figures. Picture posed by models.

Surge in assaults on staff in schools

School crossing patrols are one of countless services in the firing line of councils tasked with balancing budgets. Picture: JPIMedia

Analysis: Councils begin to wield the axe as unprecedented cuts come into focus

First Minster Nicola Sturgeon during First Minster's Questions in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Nicola Sturgeon urged to stop closure of Falkirk swimming pools

Scottish Cup fifth round ties involving Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Darvel have been selected for live TV coverage. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Darvel Scottish Cup ties picked for TV

Dame Ann Gloag has strongly disputed the 'malicious' allegations against her. PIC: WPA Pool.

Dame Ann Gloag charged with alleged human trafficking offences

The new Leith Outer Berth has been announced as one of the Green Freeport locations

Forth and Cromarty Firth announced as freeport sites

Rangers have recalled striker Juan Alegria from his loan spell at Falkirk. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers recall striker from loan spell after six goals in 18 appearances

Wren Harkins from Falkirk was born with congenital heart disease and died on December 29

Tributes to girl, 4, born with congenital heart condition

Ethan Loch

The Scotsman Sessions #344: Ethan Loch

Zak Rudden opens the scoring for Dundee from the penalty spot. Picture: Michael Gillen

Dundee ease into last eight as Zak Rudden rues missed hat-trick opportunity

Falkirk are in their fourth consecutive season in League One. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Falkirk's promotion ambition - fan backing, attacking style and inconsistency

Ewan Donald

The Scotsman Sessions #342: Ewan Donald

Falkirk were far too strong for Wick Academy at Harmsworth Park.

Kennedy hailed after playing big part in Falkirk's Scottish Cup win over Wick

The sculpture of a Roman centurion's head, designed by artist Svetlana Kondakova, along the Antonine Wall at Croy Hill, North Lanarkshire. Pic: J Christie

Janet Christie’s Mum’s the Word - Travels through time along the John Muir Way

The Scotsman Top Stories

Kinloch Castle, the Grade A Listed Building on the Isle of Rum, which the Scottish Government has been unable to sell and lies in a state of slow decay. PIC: NatureScot.

Castle at the heart of island's future as millionaire speaks out on failed sale

Capital Theatres has released a flythrough digital animation giving an artist’s impression of the redevelopment of the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh

Succession star Brian Cox voices video flythrough of King's Theatre revamp

Charities say more affordable homes need to be built to help manage Scotland's housing crisis.

Over 300,000 people on social housing waiting lists in Scotland

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