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The mast is expected to go up in Glen Undalain – against the wishes of campaigners

Phone mast plan for Highland glen ‘shows UK scheme is waste of money’

First Minister John Swinney chairing a meeting of the Scottish Cabinet in May

First Minister John Swinney chairing a meeting of the Scottish Cabinet in May

Scottish Government

Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

John Swinney has revealed his doubts about Nicola Sturgeon's post-Brexit indy strategy

John Swinney has revealed his doubts about Nicola Sturgeon's post-Brexit indy strategy

John Swinney reveals doubts about Nicola Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

Jenny Hastings has been missing since Tuesday

Jenny Hastings has been missing since Tuesday

Police Scotland

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Body found in search for wife of ex-Scottish rugby international

The casualty vessel remained on the rocks for recovery once passengers were rescued.

The casualty vessel remained on the rocks for recovery once passengers were rescued.

Coastguard rush to rescue stricken vessel near Scottish harbour

McChuills bar in Glasgow said a group of 'far-right' ultras attempted to attack it on Saturday

McChuills bar in Glasgow said a group of 'far-right' ultras attempted to attack it on Saturday

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Popular Glasgow bar 'attacked by far-right ultras' on day of 'pro-UK' rally

Dolina Maclennan, photographed in her home city of Edinburgh for The Sunday National

Dolina Maclennan, photographed in her home city of Edinburgh for The Sunday National

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'I was removed from new film role due to ageism and misogyny', Dolina Maclennan says

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

Nuclear weapons

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'Putting crews at risk': New images spark fears of state of UK nuclear submarines

Police were present in George Square on Saturday

Police were present in George Square on Saturday

Police Scotland

Police confirm man, 40, arrested for hate crime at 'pro-UK' rally

Police have closed the A85 in Perthshire after a car and motorcycle collision.

Police have closed the A85 in Perthshire after a car and motorcycle collision.

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A85 in Perthshire closed in both directions following crash

Thousands of people have reported issues with the social media site X on Saturday, September 7

Thousands of people have reported issues with the social media site X on Saturday, September 7

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Is X down? All you need to know as users report issues with the site

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

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Police step in to prevent violence as far-right Glasgow rally dwarfed by anti-racists

Susan Aitken spoke with The National following today's rally in George Square

Susan Aitken spoke with The National following today's rally in George Square

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Council leader 'pleased' to see 'small far-right' turnout at Glasgow rally

A number of roads in Glasgow city centre have had to shut due to protests

A number of roads in Glasgow city centre have had to shut due to protests

Glasgow city centre

City centre roads closed due to ongoing protests in Glasgow

The Scottish Greens have warned the SNP not to water down their commitment to tenants' rights

The Scottish Greens have warned the SNP not to water down their commitment to tenants' rights

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SNP warned not to water down commitment to tenants' rights

Meghan Gallacher (left) has lodged a formal complaint against John Lamont (right)

Meghan Gallacher (left) has lodged a formal complaint against John Lamont (right)

Meghan Gallacher

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Scottish Tory leadership candidate makes formal complaint against John Lamont

Karen Gillan, star of Jumanji and Avengers: Endgame revealed her pregnancy at the Toronto Film Festival

Karen Gillan, star of Jumanji and Avengers: Endgame revealed her pregnancy at the Toronto Film Festival

Karen Gillan reveals pregnancy on red carpet at Toronto Film Festival

Protesters mocked Tommy Robinson at a rally in George Square on Saturday

Protesters mocked Tommy Robinson at a rally in George Square on Saturday

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Watch as protesters mock Tommy Robinson at anti-racism rally in Glasgow

George Square at 11.10am on Saturday, September 7

George Square at 11.10am on Saturday, September 7

Barriers set up in Glasgow's George Square ahead of protests

Alex Salmond was reflecting on 10 years of the independence referendum

Alex Salmond was reflecting on 10 years of the independence referendum

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Alex Salmond: Scotland would be in a better place had it voted Yes

A sign pleading with people not to use a beauty spot as a toilet has been installed on the NC500

A sign pleading with people not to use a beauty spot as a toilet has been installed on the NC500

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Sign installed at Scottish beauty spot urging visitors 'please do not use as toilet'

A car smashed through the entrance to a Tesco in Greenock on Friday night

A car smashed through the entrance to a Tesco in Greenock on Friday night

Car crashes into Greenock Tesco smashing through large glass entrance

Senior Labour figures have been left concerned over the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Senior Labour figures have been left concerned over the Winter Fuel Payment cut

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Senior Labour figures raise concerns about 'damaging' Winter Fuel Payment cut

Susan Aitken has said Tommy Robinson is not welcome in Glasgow

Susan Aitken has said Tommy Robinson is not welcome in Glasgow

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Tommy Robinson 'not welcome in Glasgow', says council leader ahead of rally

Khasha Smith was last seen in October

Khasha Smith was last seen in October

Police Scotland

Man charged over death of mother last seen almost a year ago

A family is to sell a historic Scottish hotel after nearly seven decades as owners

A family is to sell a historic Scottish hotel after nearly seven decades as owners

Family set to sell historic Scottish hotel dating back to 18th century

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

A counter-protest against a planned far-right demonstration is set to take place at George Square this weekend

A counter-protest against a planned far-right demonstration is set to take place at George Square this weekend

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Here's how to view George Square's live camera during counter-protest to far-right

The Scottish Greens co-leader will be speaking ahead of a rally organised by Stand Up To Racism

The Scottish Greens co-leader will be speaking ahead of a rally organised by Stand Up To Racism

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'No place for far-right in Scotland', warns Patrick Harvie ahead of counter-protest

Research from the House of Commons Library shows more than 991,431 pensioners in Scotland received the payment in 2022-23

Research from the House of Commons Library shows more than 991,431 pensioners in Scotland received the payment in 2022-23

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Keir Starmer must U-turn on 'damaging' winter fuel payment cut, says Stephen Flynn

Queen Elizabeth died two years ago after being on the throne for 70 years

Queen Elizabeth died two years ago after being on the throne for 70 years

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Taxpayer-funded Scottish Queen memorial 'inappropriate', says MSP

This Edinburgh establishment was said to be 'casual'

This Edinburgh establishment was said to be 'casual'

'Casual' Edinburgh spot named one of the best fine dining restaurants in the UK

Officers discovered £208,000 worth of drugs, including cocaine and amphetamine, during their searches

Officers discovered £208,000 worth of drugs, including cocaine and amphetamine, during their searches

Three men jailed as £200k worth of cocaine and amphetamines seized

Roadworks have been announced for Longacre Bridge which carries the motorway over Craigens Road

Roadworks have been announced for Longacre Bridge which carries the motorway over Craigens Road

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Bridge on M8 motorway reduced to single lane for essential roadworks for three weeks

The campaign by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) reportedly didn’t meet all the established criteria for a national appeal according to the BBC

The campaign by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) reportedly didn’t meet all the established criteria for a national appeal according to the BBC

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BBC accused of 'blocking' Gaza humanitarian appeal after 'delaying' campaign

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in Holyrood

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in Holyrood

Scottish Labour

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Scottish Labour party tickets cost more than pensioners' Winter Fuel Payment

Archbishop Dr Ezekiel Guti, founder of Forward In Faith Church International Incorporated

Archbishop Dr Ezekiel Guti, founder of Forward In Faith Church International Incorporated

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Investigations into 'gay exorcism' church in Scotland punted to English regulator

The museum is to undergo external repairs after an inspection was sparked by falling plaster

The museum is to undergo external repairs after an inspection was sparked by falling plaster

Glasgow Museums

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Scottish museum to be repaired after falling plaster causes concern

A contrast in weather created by the better temperatures formed a wall of fog in the middle of the bridge

A contrast in weather created by the better temperatures formed a wall of fog in the middle of the bridge

Chemical weapons

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Breathtaking photo shows 'wall of fog' on iconic Scottish bridge

Humza Yousaf has called out the BBC for its headline on a story after a woman was shot in the West Bank

Humza Yousaf has called out the BBC for its headline on a story after a woman was shot in the West Bank

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Humza Yousaf calls out BBC headline after 'Israeli' West Bank killing

Shia LaBeouf was filmed flipping his baseball cap off, raising his fists, and shouting “let’s go” at a group of men

Shia LaBeouf was filmed flipping his baseball cap off, raising his fists, and shouting “let’s go” at a group of men

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Hollywood star caught on film in 'altercation' on Scottish city street

An American woman has reportedly been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank

An American woman has reportedly been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank

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American woman fatally 'shot by Israeli troops' in West Bank

The counter-protest has been set up in response to a 'pro-UK' demonstration planned in Glasgow for this weekend

The counter-protest has been set up in response to a 'pro-UK' demonstration planned in Glasgow for this weekend

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Everything you need to know about Saturday's far-right counter-protest in Glasgow

The journalist is upset with all the 'freebies' people in Scotland get

The journalist is upset with all the 'freebies' people in Scotland get

Scottish Government

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Telegraph columnist says it's time for England to 'cut Scotland loose'

Health boards have been asked to make 'rapid progress' on addressing racism’s impact on patients and staff

Health boards have been asked to make 'rapid progress' on addressing racism’s impact on patients and staff

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Scottish health boards urged to step up on tackling racism

The historic shipwreck is believed to originate from the 1600s

The historic shipwreck is believed to originate from the 1600s

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Historic shipwreck exposed by storms on Scottish island to be preserved in tank

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

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Rare first edition of Robert Burns' poetry could fetch £60,000 at auction

The new bridge officially opens to the public on Saturday

The new bridge officially opens to the public on Saturday

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Everything you need to know about Govan to Partick bridge opening and festival

Keir Starmer's Government looks set to delay post-Brexit checks on imported fruit and veg

Keir Starmer's Government looks set to delay post-Brexit checks on imported fruit and veg

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Post-Brexit checks on fruit and veg set to be delayed AGAIN

Signs on the road to Fort William have been the subject of complaints

Signs on the road to Fort William have been the subject of complaints

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Complaints as Gaelic place names misspelled on Highland road signs

Reece McEwan, left, and Michael Blair

Reece McEwan, left, and Michael Blair

'You become really close when you're punching each other in the face'

John Swinney said he was confident of striking a deal ahead of the Budget but did add an election was a possibility

John Swinney said he was confident of striking a deal ahead of the Budget but did add an election was a possibility

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First Minister hints at election if SNP Budget does not pass

Services face delays, alterations and cancellations

Services face delays, alterations and cancellations

British Transport Police

Busy Glasgow railway line closed amid ongoing police incident

Khasha Smith, 35, has not been seen since October 10 last year (Police Scotland/PA)

Khasha Smith, 35, has not been seen since October 10 last year (Police Scotland/PA)

Man arrested over death of Scottish mum last seen almost a year ago