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Statue honouring Nelson Mandela is unveiled in Glasgow

A STATUE of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled in Glasgow city centre, nearly 40 years after the city renamed a street in his honour

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9

Scottish firm celebrates birthday with behind-the-scenes look inside historic theatre

A Scottish firm is marking its 30th anniversary with a series of special events in partnership with Scottish Opera

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4

Scottish pensioners tell Andy Burnham 'don't hit us to pay for English care'

PENSIONERS are calling on Andy Burnham to explain why he plans to “hit” them with changes to the triple lock.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4

In pictures: Scots celebrate first total solar eclipse over Europe since 1999

SCOTS have celebrated the best solar eclipse in decades – but many were left disappointed when it was covered by a blanket of cloud

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

Council responds after Hollywood film crew seen painting over murals

Glasgow City Council has responded to concerns over a number of murals which have been painted over for a major Hollywood production

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

Stephen Flynn sets target date for integrated ticketing on Scottish public transport

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has pledged that integrated system allowing Scots to use a single ticket across different modes of public…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

Could this building project spell the end for the M8 in Glasgow?

GLASGOW stands on the precipice of a major opportunity.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Racist rioting sparks fears over Glasgow safety. But what do the statistics say?

IS it safe to go to Glasgow?

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Historic church burnt to ground by dangerous firebugs set to be rebuilt

A year after a deliberate fire destroyed St Mungo's Church in Cumbernauld, the congregation reveals plans to rebuild on the very same site

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Has a reliance on cars made Scotland's infrastructure less resilient?

A RELIANCE on car use in Scotland has “impacted us and made our infrastructure less resilient”, an academic has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4