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In Pictures: Burning galley provides fitting climax to Up Helly Aa revelry

The celebration of all things Viking culminated in a harbour blaze at the Shetland festival.

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Crowds gather in Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival

The festival dates to the 19th century.

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Fatal accident inquiry into train crash which killed three due to begin

Three men died when the train derailed near Stonehaven on August 12, 2020.

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The real winners of Hearts and Celtic’s chaotic draw as Scottish title tussle takes a twist

Hearts 2-2 Celtic: The hosts twice came from behind to snatch a dramatic draw — but saw their league lead cut by Rangers

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Suggestion I applied pressure to prematurely open hospital ‘untrue’ – Sturgeon

Milly Main’s mother Kimberly Darroch had urged the former first minister to ‘be honest’.

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Nicola Sturgeon urged to ‘be honest’ about opening of infections row hospital

The call came from Kimberly Darroch, whose daughter Milly Main died after contracting an infection at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

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Health board chief urged to reveal who put pressure on it to open hospital

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been linked to infections in patients.

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Long-lost portrait of Scotland’s national bard on public display for first time

The painting, which fetched tens of thousands of pounds at auction last year, was lost for more than 200 years.

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No Government pressure applied to open flagship hospital on time, says Swinney

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has said it had come under pressure to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, but it was ‘not ready’.

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Hard-working Scots left squealing from SNP’s high taxes, says Sir Tom Hunter

The leading businessman also suggested independence could work if Scotland had a more competent government.

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Release all documents on opening of QEUH, First Minister urged

The health board said this week ‘pressure’ had been applied to open the flagship Glasgow facility.

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Scotland boss Gregor Townsend recalls Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry for Six Nations

The France-based duo were among the most notable names in the 40-man group, having not featured for the national team since the 2025 championship.

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King Charles drinks whisky with Swinney as he picks out the correct flavours

The King and Mr Swinney sampled whisky as they hosted a business summit

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King shares dram with Swinney at reception celebrating Scottish business owners

The King hosted a gathering at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Alan Cumming praises ‘extraordinary’ arts festival

The artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre said it was his ‘mission’ to bring people together.

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Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling

The Scottish Information Commissioner said the Scottish Government’s actions were disrespectful to the public and reflected poorly on ministers.

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Labour ‘out of step’ on oil and gas, says Badenoch as poll shows support

The Tory leader was speaking to journalists during a visit to Aberdeen.

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Kemi Badenoch hails Russell Findlay as ‘best person’ to be first minister

The Conservative leader was speaking during a visit to Aberdeen on Friday.

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Farage has done my spring cleaning, says Badenoch after Jenrick defection

The Conservative leader said Reform are ‘taking people who are repeatedly sacked from government’.

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Tribunal nurse Sandie Peggie ‘has been through hell’, Kemi Badenoch says

The Tory leader met nurse Sandie Peggie in Edinburgh on Thursday – and afterwards called on the UK Government to issue updated gender guidance.

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John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

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Who is Malcolm Offord, Reform UK’s leader in Scotland?

The businessman defected from the Tories in December.

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Reform ‘recycling machine for Tory party’ – Swinney ahead of leader announcement

Scotland’s First Minister made the comments ahead of Nigel Farage announcing the party’s Scottish leader.

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Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

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More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show

According to the council, 11,348 visits to The Thistle in Glasgow were made by 575 registered users in the first year.

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