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It would be the party's worst result since devolution

2026 Holyrood election

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Scottish Labour set for worst election since devolution, new poll shows

John Curtice has given his verdict following a disastrous poll for Anas Sarwar

John Curtice has given his verdict following a disastrous poll for Anas Sarwar

2026 Holyrood election

John Curtice delivers verdict after disastrous Holyrood poll for Scottish Labour

Rachel Reeves, Dan Jarvis and Josh Simons collectively registered over £100,000 in donations alone

Rachel Reeves, Dan Jarvis and Josh Simons collectively registered over £100,000 in donations alone

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Labour MPs rake in over £300,000 from donors linked to private healthcare firms

The new Elanic Hospital

The new Elanic Hospital

British Medical Association

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What does Glasgow’s new £6 million private hospital signal for NHS Scotland?

They used to say that when America sneezes, the UK catches a cold

They used to say that when America sneezes, the UK catches a cold

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Ruth Wishart: Trump, Farage and Musk are a nightmare trio we can’t wake up from

The question now for both Ukraine and Europe is whether Trump turns out to be the good sheriff or the bad one

The question now for both Ukraine and Europe is whether Trump turns out to be the good sheriff or the bad one

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David Pratt: Is Donald Trump about to give Putin exactly what he wants?

Temperatures could go well above the average for February

Temperatures could go well above the average for February

Gloomy weather to come to an end as Scotland braces for warmer temperatures

UK prime minister Keir Starmer meets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv in January

UK prime minister Keir Starmer meets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv in January

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I am a Ukrainian in Scotland. Here's what I think of Trump's plans for my country

The political dead are afoot – and they walk abroad among us

The political dead are afoot – and they walk abroad among us

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Andrew Tickell: PM’s vision for Britain seems to be inspired by Tales From The Crypt

Surprisingly, Douglas Lumsden doesn't even make thd top three

Surprisingly, Douglas Lumsden doesn't even make thd top three

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Which MSPs ask the most and least questions at Holyrood? See the full ranking

The Battle of Tibbermore was fought in 1644 and was the first victory of the Marquis of Montrose’s campaign within Scotland on behalf of Charles I

The Battle of Tibbermore was fought in 1644 and was the first victory of the Marquis of Montrose’s campaign within Scotland on behalf of Charles I

Battery storage

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Battery storage plan for battleground site met with backlash

We don’t want rabbits, nor do we want their holes

We don’t want rabbits, nor do we want their holes

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: There are no rabbits in Tiree, and lessons of that are relevant again

At the end of the day, Scotland needs more onshore wind, and quickly

At the end of the day, Scotland needs more onshore wind, and quickly

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Wind farms are popular but they will never be free from opposition

Stuart Ralston inside Lyla in Edinburgh

Stuart Ralston inside Lyla in Edinburgh

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I'm Scotland's newest Michelin star chef – here's how I did it

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray, co-founders of campaign group Back Off Scotland, spent years fighting to ensure the legislation was passed

Lucy Grieve and Alice Murray, co-founders of campaign group Back Off Scotland, spent years fighting to ensure the legislation was passed

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Scottish abortion rights campaigners debunk JD Vance's buffer zone lie

Safe access zones are a 200-metre wide area outside abortion clinics and hospitals

Safe access zones are a 200-metre wide area outside abortion clinics and hospitals

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JD Vance's abortion buffer zones claims are ludicrous, says Neil Gray

The conference will take place later this year

The conference will take place later this year

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SNP announce date and location for 2025 national conference

Syria is facing a moment of uncertainty, writes Jenni Keasden

Syria is facing a moment of uncertainty, writes Jenni Keasden

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The horror and beauty I’ve found at this key Syrian dam

The new textile work is made from seams and offcuts of repurposed hospital scrubs

The new textile work is made from seams and offcuts of repurposed hospital scrubs

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Powerful Gaza artwork to go on show in Aberdeen

Two people have been arrested

Two people have been arrested

Police Scotland

'Serious assault' in Glasgow as two people arrested

Patrick Geddes was a Scottish biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and pioneering town planner

Patrick Geddes was a Scottish biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and pioneering town planner

Scottish Storytelling Centre

Storytelling Centre remembers legacy of social thinker

Gregor MacGregor’s actions had serious consequences with 150 people dying as a result

Gregor MacGregor’s actions had serious consequences with 150 people dying as a result

Play spotlights 19th-century Scottish scam artist’s journey

More than 100 activities globally are expected to champion the resilience and vibrancy of Gaelic as a living language

More than 100 activities globally are expected to champion the resilience and vibrancy of Gaelic as a living language

10 Years of a Changed Scotland

Gaelic language set to be celebrated from Buenos Aires to Barra

The HMS Vigilant submarine, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane

The HMS Vigilant submarine, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane

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UK Government urged to scrap nuclear weapons amid ‘woeful state’ of defence

People flocked to Sauchiehall Street to take part in Strip the Willow

People flocked to Sauchiehall Street to take part in Strip the Willow

Sauchiehall Street

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Watch as Scots turn out to huge Strip the Willow dance on Glasgow street

A 56-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene

A 56-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene

Police Scotland

Two arrested after 'unexplained death' of man, 56

Activists could be seen waving banners which declared 'Ban Private Jets'

Activists could be seen waving banners which declared 'Ban Private Jets'

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Protesters stage demonstration outside airport over Scotland's largest landowner

More than 300 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails on Saturday morning

More than 300 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails on Saturday morning

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Hundreds of Palestinian hostages released as Hamas hands over three Israelis

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Andrew Tickell: Paula Vennells has failed to give a decent apology

Lesley Riddoch: Anas Sarwar’s insistence on nuclear energy serves wrong people

Ruth Wishart: Trump, Farage and Musk are a nightmare trio we can’t wake up from

Owen Jones: It's the beginning of the end for the zombie Prime Minister. Here's why

Our Scotland

Corrour Railway Station in Scotland has featured in films like Trainspotting

Corrour Railway Station in Scotland has featured in films like Trainspotting

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Famous train station in Scotland among the best places to visit for a car-free trip

These are some of the best tearooms in Scotland

These are some of the best tearooms in Scotland

'Worth the calories': These are the best tearooms in the whole of Scotland

These are some of the best tearooms in Scotland

These are some of the best tearooms in Scotland

Food and drink business

'Worth the calories': These are the best tearooms in the whole of Scotland

Three Glasgow bars have been ranked in the top 50

Three Glasgow bars have been ranked in the top 50

Food and drink business

Three Glasgow cocktail bars named among UK's top 50

These restaurants have been recommended by top michelin star chefs across Scotland

These restaurants have been recommended by top michelin star chefs across Scotland

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Michelin star chefs share their favourite cheap Scottish restaurants to eat at

East Pizza, Salt & Chilli Oriental and El Perro Negro are among the restaurants at Bonnie & Wild in Edinburgh

East Pizza, Salt & Chilli Oriental and El Perro Negro are among the restaurants at Bonnie & Wild in Edinburgh

Best of Scotland

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Modern spot in Scotland named one of the UK's best places to grab a bite

See all the Scottish beaches named among the best in the UK

See all the Scottish beaches named among the best in the UK

Best of Scotland

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See why these 'spectacular' Scottish beaches are among the best in Britain

'Without question' Central Station is the best building in Glasgow, according to actress Jane McCarry

'Without question' Central Station is the best building in Glasgow, according to actress Jane McCarry

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

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Is Glasgow Central really the 'best building in Scotland'?

Community

Letters

Is it time for the member states to pack up and relocate away from New York?

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UN Security Council must find a way to strip the USA of its veto power

Unlike nuclear and fossil fuel power generation, solar and wind power don’t require exclusive ownership to function

Unlike nuclear and fossil fuel power generation, solar and wind power don’t require exclusive ownership to function

Abundant solar and wind power present a threat to capitalism

John Swinney has steadied the ship, but independence is barely mentioned

John Swinney has steadied the ship, but independence is barely mentioned

Scottish independence

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Independence should be top SNP priority, not the elephant in the room

Donald Trump (pictured with Putin in 2017) has said he plans to start negotiations with the Russian president on ending the war in Ukraine

Donald Trump (pictured with Putin in 2017) has said he plans to start negotiations with the Russian president on ending the war in Ukraine

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Putin’s appetite for territory won’t be sated by sell-out of Ukraine

This vile spectacle is not an aberration but a symptom of Britain’s political decay

This vile spectacle is not an aberration but a symptom of Britain’s political decay

Do Labour not realise pandering to the far right is a futile strategy?

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Sport

Philippe Clement has named his team to face Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle.

Philippe Clement has named his team to face Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle.

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Philippe Clement names Rangers team to face Hearts at Tynecastle

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller.

Thomas Muller insists Bayern Munich 'could play better' ahead of Celtic return leg

Celtic will reunite with Benoit Bastien on Tuesday.

Celtic will reunite with Benoit Bastien on Tuesday.

Celtic to reunite with referee of famous Champions League win in second leg vs Bayern

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