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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

Two people have been arrested

Two people have been arrested

Police Scotland

'Serious assault' in Glasgow as two people arrested

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

It would be the party's worst result since devolution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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?

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 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

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

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

The legislation sees anti-abortion protests within 200m of abortion service providers banned. Pictured is a protest before the law came into effect

The legislation sees anti-abortion protests within 200m of abortion service providers banned. Pictured is a protest before the law came into effect

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No arrests made under buffer zone legislation amid JD Vance claims

Fergus Ewing was suspended from the SNP Holyrood group in 2023

Fergus Ewing was suspended from the SNP Holyrood group in 2023

2026 Holyrood election

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Fergus Ewing could be barred from standing as SNP candidate in Holyrood election

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

A Palestinian family rides on the back of a donkey-drawn carriage next to damaged buildings in Khan Yunis on April 8, 2024 after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip, six months into the devastating war sparked by the October 7

A Palestinian family rides on the back of a donkey-drawn carriage next to damaged buildings in Khan Yunis on April 8, 2024 after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip, six months into the devastating war sparked by the October 7

Family reunification isn’t a loophole that should close – it’s a human right

Last month, John Swinney laid out his plans for the NHS

Last month, John Swinney laid out his plans for the NHS

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SNP holds activist day of action in key battleground seats

Whether it’s our culture, our academic and engineering excellence, or our amazing food and drink, when people hear the word ‘Scotland’, they think 'quality'

Whether it’s our culture, our academic and engineering excellence, or our amazing food and drink, when people hear the word ‘Scotland’, they think 'quality'

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Scotland’s name means the world to us but we must show our love for our produce

Really, the bosses want you to stop working from home (WFH, as it’s abbreviated) and submit yourself to this, for five full days a week? It would seem so

Really, the bosses want you to stop working from home (WFH, as it’s abbreviated) and submit yourself to this, for five full days a week? It would seem so

Albion play offs

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Pat Kane: Bosses are fated to lose their war against working from home

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage,.during the Reform UK Wiltshire conference at The Civic Trowbridge, in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Reform . Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage,.during the Reform UK Wiltshire conference at The Civic Trowbridge, in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Reform . Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

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Kate Forbes: A better Scotland is our focus while others compete with Nigel Farage

More than a dozen other North Sea oil and gas projects are in the pipeline

More than a dozen other North Sea oil and gas projects are in the pipeline

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Warning as Rosebank approval could pave the way for a dozen new oil projects

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said a height appliance from Falkirk was drafted in to help other crews from Alloa and Tillicoultry

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said a height appliance from Falkirk was drafted in to help other crews from Alloa and Tillicoultry

Road closed as firefighters tackle blaze in Scottish town

Prime MA report by the Scottish Government has said changes to the UK Family Visa Route would support the well-being of married couples and families by helping them come together in Scotlandinister Keir Starmer

Prime MA report by the Scottish Government has said changes to the UK Family Visa Route would support the well-being of married couples and families by helping them come together in Scotlandinister Keir Starmer

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Refugees and immigration

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour’s stance on migration is performative and cruel

Owen Jones takes a look at Keir Starmer's less than desirable premiership so far

Owen Jones takes a look at Keir Starmer's less than desirable premiership so far

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

Lucy Grieve said that Vance’s comments on Friday were frankly ‘terrifying’ and that they usher in a ‘scary new era’ for women's rights around the world

Lucy Grieve said that Vance’s comments on Friday were frankly ‘terrifying’ and that they usher in a ‘scary new era’ for women's rights around the world

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'Unbelievable': Campaigners respond to JD Vance's buffer zones lie

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

Pro-Palestine protesters outside the BBC offices in Glasgow in October 2024

Pro-Palestine protesters outside the BBC offices in Glasgow in October 2024

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BBC 'shielding Israel and Trump by failing to call out Gaza ethnic cleansing plans'

The weight of the ice sheet can potentially create disruptions with power lines and trees snapping and falling

The weight of the ice sheet can potentially create disruptions with power lines and trees snapping and falling

What is freezing rain? Met Office explains rare phenomenon amid cold snap

One character calls the Aberdeen sign a 'lump of rusty cr*p'

One character calls the Aberdeen sign a 'lump of rusty cr*p'

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'Abermoaners' told to leave Granite city by commerce chief in video

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) urged Keir Starmer's UK Government to back a family visa scheme for Palestinians

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) urged Keir Starmer's UK Government to back a family visa scheme for Palestinians

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Anas Sarwar 'silent' as UK Labour rule out Gaza visa scheme he supports

The BA flight was travelling from Reykjavik, Iceland, to London Heathrow on Friday afternoon

The BA flight was travelling from Reykjavik, Iceland, to London Heathrow on Friday afternoon

British Airways

British Airways flight makes emergency landing at Scottish airport

The rubbish had been dumped in the broch and stones removed

The rubbish had been dumped in the broch and stones removed

Police Scotland

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Stones taken from ancient monument as police launch investigation

Rachel Reeves said her expenses had been submitted and approved 'in the proper way'

Rachel Reeves said her expenses had been submitted and approved 'in the proper way'

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Rachel Reeves defends herself over HBOS expenses allegations

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the pay rise reflected police officers' hard work

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the pay rise reflected police officers' hard work

Police Scotland

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Police Scotland officers to get 4.75 per cent pay rise after arbitration talks

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (PA)

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (PA)

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Nigel Farage spreads far-right conspiracy theory at farming rally

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland has revealed plans for a series of major improvement projects on the M8 motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland has revealed plans for a series of major improvement projects on the M8 motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh

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Major M8 roadworks to begin as motorists warned to expect 'long delays'

Paul Herbert will not be able to reapply to the register for two years

Paul Herbert will not be able to reapply to the register for two years

Highland teacher struck off for supplying exam answers to students

The Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart reaffirmed her committal to ceasing conversion therapy in Scotland

The Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart reaffirmed her committal to ceasing conversion therapy in Scotland

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LGBT+ billboard campaign gives grim warning of conversion therapy ‘abuse’

Tilda Swinton at the UK premiere of The Eternal Daughter – BFI London Film Festival 2022

Tilda Swinton at the UK premiere of The Eternal Daughter – BFI London Film Festival 2022

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Tilda Swinton calls out Donald Trump and 'state-enabled mass murder' in major speech

File photo of EIS teachers on the picket line

File photo of EIS teachers on the picket line

Glasgow City Council

Glasgow teachers' strike called off as SNP council withdraws funding cuts

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

All those on board were killed, along with 11 people on the ground

All those on board were killed, along with 11 people on the ground

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Donald Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing