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First Minister John Swinney pictured during an interview with journalist Lesley Riddoch at the V&A in Dundee

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Lesley Riddoch speaks to John Swinney 10 years on from independence referendum

People gather for the first session of the day

People gather for the first session of the day

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Inside the left-wing, 'anti-establishment' indyref conference

First Minister John Swinney hailed the 'independence generation' of young Scots

First Minister John Swinney hailed the 'independence generation' of young Scots

Scottish independence

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John Swinney hails 'indy generation' as poll shows young Scots strongly back Yes

The SNP are potentially facing a sticky situation with no clarity on who will support their Budget

The SNP are potentially facing a sticky situation with no clarity on who will support their Budget

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How likely is a snap Holyrood election? Experts have say

Scotland's only oil refinery is set to shut down in quarter two of 2025

Scotland's only oil refinery is set to shut down in quarter two of 2025

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'It will be a shockwave': Community reacts to fate of Grangemouth oil refinery

BBC host Martin Geissler and acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin appearing on The Sunday Show

BBC host Martin Geissler and acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin appearing on The Sunday Show

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SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks admitted that most of his constituents are angry that he voted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks admitted that most of his constituents are angry that he voted to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour

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'My constituents are angry I backed Winter Fuel Payment cut', Scottish Labour MP says

The Jewish Chronicle was found to have published fake stories that supported the narrative of hard-right Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu

The Jewish Chronicle was found to have published fake stories that supported the narrative of hard-right Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu

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Jewish Chronicle in crisis as top columnists resign over fake Gaza stories

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington DC

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington DC

Ukraine’s national security interests are different from the UK's

Robertson was well aware of the problems with meeting an Israeli representative

Robertson was well aware of the problems with meeting an Israeli representative

Angus Robertson

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How can Angus Robertson remain in his role after latest revelations?

Texas are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations for a record third time

Texas are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations for a record third time

'We can't wait': Texas to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay concert

Former head of The Assynt Foundation Alastair McAskill in Glencanisp, Lochinver

Former head of The Assynt Foundation Alastair McAskill in Glencanisp, Lochinver

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Deals give fresh life to struggling Highland estate buyout

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

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Ex-Labour MP: Keir Starmer's winter fuel cut will stick 'like Thatcher and the milk'

Yes campaign material as the campaign ahead of the Scottish independence referendum continues. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday September 8, 2014. The more information people have in the run-up to the independence referendum, the more

Yes campaign material as the campaign ahead of the Scottish independence referendum continues. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday September 8, 2014. The more information people have in the run-up to the independence referendum, the more

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'Knife edge': Pete Wishart recalls the final days of the independence referendum

Foreign Secretary David Lammy, appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Foreign Secretary David Lammy, appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

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David Lammy 'not the same politician' since election, Laura Kuenssberg tweets

England striker Harry Kane walks past the Euro 2024 championship trophy

England striker Harry Kane walks past the Euro 2024 championship trophy

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England could be kicked out of Euro 2028 over football bill, Uefa warns Labour

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie in the Scottish Parliament

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Scottish Greens face questions over offering meetings with MSPs for cash

Keir Starmer claimed he understood why so many people in Scotland sought constitutional change

Keir Starmer claimed he understood why so many people in Scotland sought constitutional change

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Keir Starmer: I have 'long understood why so many people in Scotland want change'

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

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Grangemouth's refinery closure 'should have been foreseen, not left to billionaires'

A who's who of Scottish musicians feature on Malachy Tallack's new album

A who's who of Scottish musicians feature on Malachy Tallack's new album

'Multi-sensory experience': Malachy Tallack releases album to accompany new novel

The exhibition will explore the impact of Scotland's housing crisis

The exhibition will explore the impact of Scotland's housing crisis

Craft exhibition explores politics of Scotland's housing crisis

Vinyls and keepsakes from Michael Marra's 35-year career

Vinyls and keepsakes from Michael Marra's 35-year career

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Limited-edition box celebrating 'Bard of Dundee' Michael Marra to go on sale

Scots Scriever Susi Briggs with Scots Writer o the Year Jim Mackintosh

Scots Scriever Susi Briggs with Scots Writer o the Year Jim Mackintosh

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Winners of Scots Language Awards revealed at first-time Ayrshire ceremony

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria, and Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria, and Foreign Secretary David Lammy

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Starmers took clothes donations to 'look their best for UK', David Lammy claims

Keir Starmer failed declare that a wealthy Labour donor had purchased clothing for his wife Victoria

Keir Starmer failed declare that a wealthy Labour donor had purchased clothing for his wife Victoria

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Keir Starmer faces investigation after wealthy donor buys wife's clothes

Scotland's renewable resources were described as the

Scotland's renewable resources were described as the

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

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Major business leader says Scotland's resources are 'golden ticket for UK growth'

Police presence outside the Cairn Hotel in Bathgate, which is used to house asylum seekers.

Police presence outside the Cairn Hotel in Bathgate, which is used to house asylum seekers.

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‘I felt scared’: How a 16-year-old asylum seeker was treated like an adult

Traquair House is Scotland's oldest home and has existed since at least 1107

Traquair House is Scotland's oldest home and has existed since at least 1107

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See inside Scotland's oldest house, dating back to at least 1107

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

Lesley Riddoch speaks to John Swinney 10 years on from independence referendum

Ruth Wishart: Keir Starmer shares his miserabilist outlook with Donald Trump

Owen Jones: Dire polling exposes the emptiness of Labour’s mythic plan

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Traquair House is Scotland's oldest home and has existed since at least 1107

Traquair House is Scotland's oldest home and has existed since at least 1107

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See inside Scotland's oldest house, dating back to at least 1107

Lundies House in the Scottish Highlands was named one of the best hotels in the world

Lundies House in the Scottish Highlands was named one of the best hotels in the world

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Hotel in 'enchanting' part of Scotland named one of the best in the world

Scotland's first alpine coaster is also the longest to be found in the UK

Scotland's first alpine coaster is also the longest to be found in the UK

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All to know on Scotland's Alpine Coaster ride including how to get tickets

The Seaplane will go over Loch Lomond

The Seaplane will go over Loch Lomond

Iconic Scottish actor lends voice to new free Highlands tourism experience

The Northern Lights have come to Scotland numerous times this year

The Northern Lights have come to Scotland numerous times this year

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Northern Lights to dazzle Scottish stargazers this week – how to see them

Ben Nevis has been named among the most picturesque mountains in the UK

Ben Nevis has been named among the most picturesque mountains in the UK

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Iconic Scottish mountain named among UK's most picturesque

28 Gray Buchanan Court is a rare A-listed home that has been fully reconstructed

28 Gray Buchanan Court is a rare A-listed home that has been fully reconstructed

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Best of Scotland

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Five of the best barn conversions for sale in Scotland

Blackthorn Burger in St Andrews is a favourite haunt for students

Blackthorn Burger in St Andrews is a favourite haunt for students

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

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Five of the best budget eats for students in Scotland

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington DC

Ukraine’s national security interests are different from the UK's

Robertson was well aware of the problems with meeting an Israeli representative

Robertson was well aware of the problems with meeting an Israeli representative

Angus Robertson

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How can Angus Robertson remain in his role after latest revelations?

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp of Believe In Scotland

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp of Believe In Scotland

Scottish independence

Young people are the future – so here’s how to convince them of that

Finance Secretary Shona Robison ahead of making a Scottish Government Pre-Budget Fiscal Update in the Scottish Parliament

Finance Secretary Shona Robison ahead of making a Scottish Government Pre-Budget Fiscal Update in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Government

The interests of the wealthy seem to be top priority of Budget

People take part in a Believe in Scotland march and rally in Edinburgh in September 2023

People take part in a Believe in Scotland march and rally in Edinburgh in September 2023

Scottish independence

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Independence group to match donations as crowdfunder for Yes campaign grows

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Sport

Nedim Bajrami, right, in action for Rangers against Dundee United at Tannadice today

Nedim Bajrami, right, in action for Rangers against Dundee United at Tannadice today

Philippe Clement's verdict on Rangers player who didn't know his team mates' names

Celtic defender Liam Scales says that Celtic can learn from their defensive lapses in the Champions League last season.

Celtic defender Liam Scales says that Celtic can learn from their defensive lapses in the Champions League last season.

The Celtic defensive record that can help them end unwanted Champions League run

Members have told of their sadness at the closure of the Hirsel golf course in the Scottish Borders

Members have told of their sadness at the closure of the Hirsel golf course in the Scottish Borders

Members tell of heartbreak at closure of 'Augusta of the Scottish Borders'

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