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Magical Arran is ‘Scotland in miniature’

Recounting family memories, Gordon Thomson shares why this island of improbable landscapes seeps in and stays with you

The Independent UK

Ministers must ‘get a grip’ on data centre applications, campaigners say

The Action to Protect Rural Scotland has published an interactive online map showing where data centres are planned.

Evening Standard

Epic European movie locations where you can step straight into the scenes

From Scotland to Italy, these locations have appeared in spy thrillers, suspense movies, romance classics and hit shows from Netflix and HBO

The Independent UK

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Christian leaders urge MSPs to vote against assisted dying Bill

In a joint letter, the leaders said legalising assisted dying would open people to coercion, amid other complications.

Evening Standard

Ben Earl reveals England had clear-the-air meeting after recent heavy defeats

Senior players gathered to pick apart the reasons for the successive heavy losses against Scotland and Ireland ahead of this weekend’s trip to Rome.

The Independent UK

Ben Earl admits England have ‘laid it bare’ in bid to spark Six Nations turnaround

England’s title hopes are all but over after defeats to Scotland and Ireland

The Independent UK

Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations

Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funerals

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Two injured in Scotland stabbing incident; sparks police lockdown in Edinburgh

Two people were injured after a man armed with a bladed weapon sparked a major police operation in Scotland's Edinburgh’s area on Monday morning, prompting armed officers to lock down parts of the neighbourhood.

The Times of India

Brewdog closes bars for day as business set to be sold

The Scotland-based brewer is expected to be sold this week.

Evening Standard

At Hearts, ‘something special’ is brewing in historic Scottish title challenge

Hearts sit six points clear of Rangers and a further two ahead of Celtic after taking control of a generational title race in Scotland that could break the dominance of the Old Firm

The Independent UK

Labour parliamentarians urge UK Government to oppose Rosebank oil field

MPs and MSPs from the party are among more than 60 parliamentarians who have signed a pledge against developing the oil field from campaigners Uplift.

Evening Standard

Water cremation introduced in Scotland in UK first

The first water cremations are expected to take place in Scotland this summer.

Evening Standard

Women in Scotland waiting a decade for endometriosis diagnosis, charity warns

Endometriosis UK is calling on governments across the UK to reduce the diagnosis time to one year or less by 2030.

The Independent UK

Water cremation introduced in the UK for the first time

A body undergoing hydrolysis is wrapped in a silk or woollen shroud before being placed in a chamber with hot water and chemicals

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Labour can win Holyrood vote and ensure ‘new direction’ for Scotland – Sarwar

But recent polls put the party in third place behind the SNP and Reform ahead of the May 7 election.

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum: England must ‘hit ground running’ before Six Nations away days

Successive defeats by Scotland and Ireland have plunged Steve Borthwick’s side to fourth in the table.

Evening Standard

Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s three-way title race generates precious glimmer of interest in a moribund era

Hearts are threatening to upset the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in a break from the deadening European norm and can lift audiences from apathy

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SNP would be ‘complacent’ to think Holyrood election is ‘in the bag’ – Alexander

Scottish Labour campaign co-chairman Douglas Alexander accepted however his party are underdogs for the May election.

Evening Standard

May election could be Labour’s ‘only chance’ to oust SNP – Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking as he addressed his party’s conference in Paisley.

Evening Standard

Jack Vettriano self-portrait to go on show on first anniversary of his death

Portrait Of The Artist will be on display for three years at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Self-portrait by Jack Vettriano to be shown for first time since his death

‘Portrait Of The Artist’ will be on display for three years at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affected

The Independent UK

‘Underdog’ Anas Sarwar insists Labour can win Scottish election in 10 weeks

He cautioned against using the party’s defeat in the Gorton and Denton Westminster by-election to forecast the outcome of the May 7 poll in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Man and woman arrested over Lisa Dorrian disappearance released

The 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, Co Down while a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.

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