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Independence 'no longer a prospect' so SNP voters can back Tories, MSP claims

SCOTTISH Tory leadership contender Murdo Fraser has made a pitch to SNP voters, claiming they can vote Conservative because independence is…

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Digital exclusion report warns 15% of adults do not have skills to get online

A report from the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission called for action to ensure Scots can access the internet.

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Largest Scottish freshwater pearl sells for huge sum six decades after being found

THE largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has been sold at auction for over £93,000, nearly six decades after its discovery ...

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Drone flies NHS lab specimens for first time between Scottish health boards

NHS lab specimens have been flown between two health boards for the first time in Scotland ...

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Major cancellation of ferries amid Hurricane Ernesto yellow weather warning

STRONG winds from Hurricane Ernesto have caused major cancellations of CalmMac ferries across the west of Scotland ...

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Guillermo del Toro on deep fried Mars Bars and his 'love' for Scotland

Director Guillermo del Toro has revealed he has tried legendary Scottish treat the deep fried Mars Bar – though not in Scotland – as he works on…

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Kate Forbes hails 'promising future' after state-owned Scottish bank's finance report

KATE Forbes has said that Scotland’s state-owned investment bank has an “increasingly promising future” after new figures ...

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'Wonderful': John Swinney welcomes female Afghan medical students to Scotland

JOHN Swinney has praised the “wonderful” work done to bring 19 Afghani women to finish their medical degrees in Scotland ...

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Multiple flood warnings in place as Scots brace for heavy rain

MULTIPLE flood warnings have been put in place as parts of Scotland brace for heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday ...

The National (Scotland)

Met Office issues weather warning for 60 mph winds across Scotland this week

The Met Office has issued a brand new weather warning for 60 mph winds across much of Central and Southern Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

‘They couldn’t even afford a bag of chips!’: Scotland’s great lost all-female bands

From the Edinburgh duo who toured with the Beatles to the ribbon-festooned Strawberry Switchblade, Scotland produced thrilling girl bands. So why couldn’t they sustain their success? A new film tells their stories

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Female Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland defying Taliban education ban

NINETEEN medical students from Afghanistan have arrived safely in Scotland to continue with their studies after the Taliban imposed…

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'Friendly and welcoming' pub named the best in Scotland by CAMRA

A PUB in Scotland has been named one of the best in the UK as part of the 2024 CAMRA Pub of the Year competition ...

The National (Scotland)

SFA report calls for culture shift amid shocking lack of minutes for young Scots

A Scottish FA report into the 'transition phase' has found a shocking lack of opportunities for young Scots, and has called for clubs to change…

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Europe's 1st commercial rocket by RFA explodes on test stand at Scotland spaceport

Rocket Factory Augsburg's first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

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Pay deal offered to NHS Scotland workers after 'months of waiting'

THE Scottish Government has offered nurses and other NHS staff a 5.5 pay rise – although unions said it had taken “months of pressure” for…

The National (Scotland)

We need a more ambitious vision for an independent Scottish economy

Stability. This is the economic vision for Scottish independence emanating from the current SNP administration ...

The National (Scotland)

Met Office warns of 'dangerous weather conditions' in parts of Scotland

Heavy rain and strong winds with gusts of up to 60mph are set to bring “dangerous conditions” and travel disruption to parts of the UK in the…

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Decriminalisation 'should be part of discussion' amid drug death increase – Neil Gray

DECRIMINALISATION should be “part of discussion” amid a “hugely concerning” increase in drug deaths, Scotland’s

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Scotland’s drug deaths remain worst in Europe amid ‘concerning’ 12% increase

Government pledges to step up efforts to tackle problem as figures show number of deaths rose to 1,172 in 2023

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Scottish islands ranked as one of world's best holiday destinations

SCOTLAND has ranked as one of the best places in the world for an island-hopping holiday, according to recent research ...

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See the strike action set to hit Scotland in the coming weeks

THE Scottish Government’s negotiations with trade unions over the summer have managed to avert some of the most high-profile strikes scheduled to…

The National (Scotland)

Cruise sheds light on Scotland’s whale populations in former hunting grounds

A WILDLIFE cruise service in the Hebrides has undertaken research to try and unravel the mysteries of whale migration in Scotland’s former whaling…

The National (Scotland)

See the number of drug-related deaths in every council area in Scotland since 2020

THE latest figures show that Scotland recorded 1172 deaths from drugs misuse in 2023, up 121 from the previous year.

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Five key points as new data shows Scottish drugs deaths increase year-on-year

THE amount of Scots who died due to drug misuse has increased in 2023, according to latest statistics published by National Records of Scotland.

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