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Police Scotland officers have reported abuse from both colleagues and the public

Police Scotland

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Police Scotland staff harassed by colleagues and public, poll finds

Ghassan Abu-Sittah is the rector of the University of Glasgow

Ghassan Abu-Sittah is the rector of the University of Glasgow

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Glasgow Uni rector pans bosses' refusal to end Israel-linked arms investments

New archaeological discoveries are to be unveiled at a conference in Stirling this weekend

New archaeological discoveries are to be unveiled at a conference in Stirling this weekend

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New Stirling city wall discoveries to be unveiled at archaeology conference

Anas Sarwar campaigning near Clydebank with Scottish Labour activists

Anas Sarwar campaigning near Clydebank with Scottish Labour activists

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Anas Sarwar says he isn't 'playing politics' with Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage speaking at the Reform UK Welsh conference earlier in November

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage speaking at the Reform UK Welsh conference earlier in November

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Scots are crying out for change to status quo – and Reform look set to benefit

A person attaches a dying wish to a tree during an event in support of assisted dying law outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

A person attaches a dying wish to a tree during an event in support of assisted dying law outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

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Shona Craven: Should Holyrood and Westminster move towards assisted dying together?

Dunadd Hill Fort, the original crowning place of the Kings of Scotland, Lochgilphead

Dunadd Hill Fort, the original crowning place of the Kings of Scotland, Lochgilphead

BACK IN THE DAY

Scottish history

Dalriada of the Scoti: The ancient kingdoms where Scotland began

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street, London

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street, London

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Jonathon Shafi: Keir Starmer is on a legally weak platform over the ICC warrants

Patrick Harvie during the Greens' General Election manifesto launch at Summerhall in Edinburgh

Patrick Harvie during the Greens' General Election manifesto launch at Summerhall in Edinburgh

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General Election petition boosted by 'fascist cranks', warn Greens

A unique new experience will let people take a look inside Scotland's famous Kelpies

A unique new experience will let people take a look inside Scotland's famous Kelpies

Cultural attractions

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Economic boost predicted as Scots invited to climb inside the Kelpies

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September

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What the viral election petition tells us about Labour's popularity crisis

The new regulation adds obligations on UK businesses selling non-food goods

The new regulation adds obligations on UK businesses selling non-food goods

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'Clear as mud': Scottish firm calls for government action on new EU rules

US president-elect Donald Trump playing golf at Turnberry golf course

US president-elect Donald Trump playing golf at Turnberry golf course

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The story behind Donald Trump's new Scottish golf course

There is much to do to make support for independence irresistible and unstoppable, writes Richard Walker

There is much to do to make support for independence irresistible and unstoppable, writes Richard Walker

Scottish independence referendum

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Richard Walker: Why the Sunday Herald said Yes – and why I’d do it again

Scotland has the highest proportion of green job advertisements of any of the UK's nations and regions

Scotland has the highest proportion of green job advertisements of any of the UK's nations and regions

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Scotland outpacing rest of the UK with green jobs, new figures show

Keir Starmer pictured speaking at the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan earlier this month

Keir Starmer pictured speaking at the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan earlier this month

General Election

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These are the Scottish constituencies that favour an election most

But beneath the surface, this COP reflects a dangerous breakdown in global co-operation

But beneath the surface, this COP reflects a dangerous breakdown in global co-operation

Climate emergency

Failure to co-operate on climate will spell disaster

We never really know how good or bad a Budget is until a few weeks have passed

We never really know how good or bad a Budget is until a few weeks have passed

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George Kerevan: Extent of the pain Rachel Reeves’s Budget will inflict is clearer

Not only do most people not vote for their self-interests, but they also often vote against them

Not only do most people not vote for their self-interests, but they also often vote against them

Which of our parties actually have the most popular policies?

Rent controls have a place in Scotland

Rent controls have a place in Scotland

Rent control bill must be got right for our older tenants

If we want an empowered future that functions optimally for those who live and work here, we must vote to make it happen

If we want an empowered future that functions optimally for those who live and work here, we must vote to make it happen

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Ash Regan: There's only one way to end Great Scottish Energy Swindle

The people who can take most comfort from votes in recent by-elections are Reform UK

The people who can take most comfort from votes in recent by-elections are Reform UK

2026 Holyrood election

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Tommy Sheppard: SNP must inspire if they are to win back voters before 2026

Alex Cole-Hamilton said the LibDems would vote against the Budget if it included even a 'penny' promoting independence

Alex Cole-Hamilton said the LibDems would vote against the Budget if it included even a 'penny' promoting independence

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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SNP slam 'anti-democratic' Alex Cole-Hamilton after Budget indy spending comments

Keir Starmer has outlined the Government's intention to 'crack down' on welfare spending

Keir Starmer has outlined the Government's intention to 'crack down' on welfare spending

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Labour Government's welfare cuts branded ‘vile and out of touch’ by Scottish parties

James Miller should be ranked alongside his contemporaries as one of the most influential architects in Glasgow's history

James Miller should be ranked alongside his contemporaries as one of the most influential architects in Glasgow's history

BACK IN THE DAY

The Scottish architect who helped Glasgow ‘Americanise’

Keir Starmer's plans to cut welfare spending has been criticised by leading charities

Keir Starmer's plans to cut welfare spending has been criticised by leading charities

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Labour’s plans to cut benefits will leave disabled Scots ‘financially worse off’

Eric Trump recently criticised the Scottish Government's handling of the oil and gas industry

Eric Trump recently criticised the Scottish Government's handling of the oil and gas industry

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Scottish Government responds to Eric Trump's Aberdeen oil claims

The iconic capercaillie is facing extinction

The iconic capercaillie is facing extinction

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Iconic species in Scotland under threat from breeding of game birds

But tentative as it might yet still be, there is a growing sense that the start of the endgame might just be around the corner

But tentative as it might yet still be, there is a growing sense that the start of the endgame might just be around the corner

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David Pratt: Is Russia's latest move a reckless escalation or into the endgame?

This moment, for those allied to Israel, is another opportunity for contrition and reform, for careful, deliberate thought

This moment, for those allied to Israel, is another opportunity for contrition and reform, for careful, deliberate thought

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It’s shameful that it took court order for action to be taken against Israel

Suicides in an already high-risk industry are predicted to rise as a result of the tax

Suicides in an already high-risk industry are predicted to rise as a result of the tax

Inheritance Tax

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New inheritance tax for farmers may mean bad news for Scotland's land

Like John Prescott, Donald Trump could be said to be colourful, just not in a good way

Like John Prescott, Donald Trump could be said to be colourful, just not in a good way

Ruth Wishart: John Prescott was brimming with a charisma few politicians can match

There is a battle of ideas under way about the nature of society, economy, capitalism and the future

There is a battle of ideas under way about the nature of society, economy, capitalism and the future

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Gerry Hassan: The battle for our future

The Duke of Buccleuch, right, has redistributed more land than the Scottish Government, says Andy Wightman, left

The Duke of Buccleuch, right, has redistributed more land than the Scottish Government, says Andy Wightman, left

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Laird beats Scottish Government's land reform efforts, says leading campaigner

A popular Scottish government, committed to ending the Union, should learn to behave 'as if' Scotland were already independent

A popular Scottish government, committed to ending the Union, should learn to behave 'as if' Scotland were already independent

Scottish independence

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Neal Ascherson: Scotland needs to take an 'as if' approach to independence

For generations, farmers have fought to survive

For generations, farmers have fought to survive

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Rhoda Meek: Farmers are the ones being left with diddly squat

Scots lawyers are often terrible advocates for their own interests

Scots lawyers are often terrible advocates for their own interests

Andrew Tickell: Clinics stepping in while defence lawyers are being left high and dry

Willie Haughey pictured at a housing development in the Gorbals, Glasgow

Willie Haughey pictured at a housing development in the Gorbals, Glasgow

Inverclyde Council

Labour peer is landlord of abuse-accused ex-Scottish council leader

Alasdair Macnab said the new inheritance tax policy would have a 'devastating' impact on farming Scotland

Alasdair Macnab said the new inheritance tax policy would have a 'devastating' impact on farming Scotland

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Scottish farmer says inheritance tax will have 'devastating' impact on Scotland

Anders Holch Povlsen during an event in Aarhus, Denmark in 2017

Anders Holch Povlsen during an event in Aarhus, Denmark in 2017

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Povlsen, pines and power: Why are the super-rich buying up Scotland?

Organisers estimated around 1000 people turned up to the demonstration

Organisers estimated around 1000 people turned up to the demonstration

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Pro-Palestine campaigners gather for Glasgow demonstration despite Storm Bert

We cannot rule out a coming age of fascism, war, climate-driven mass destruction and all the attendant turmoil

We cannot rule out a coming age of fascism, war, climate-driven mass destruction and all the attendant turmoil

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Owen Jones: History must be harsh on those who stayed silent

Today in Flodigarry, Gaelic is still heard, the community is resilient and cohesive and they have big plans for the future

Today in Flodigarry, Gaelic is still heard, the community is resilient and cohesive and they have big plans for the future

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Kate Forbes: Communities like this one show the huge value of Gaelic

Much as Scotland is outside the EU, it is of crucial relevance to us too

Much as Scotland is outside the EU, it is of crucial relevance to us too

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Alyn Smith: The key roles in EU Parliament election for Scotland to keep an eye on

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scottish Unionist affection for Reform could spell end of Tories

Leading pollster John Curtice (right) said Labour's by-election wins were in fact 'poor results'

Leading pollster John Curtice (right) said Labour's by-election wins were in fact 'poor results'

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'Poor' by-election results show Scottish Labour are losing support, John Curtice says

It has been over 24 hours since the announcement was made

It has been over 24 hours since the announcement was made

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Keir Starmer shamed for continued silence on Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant

Stephen Flynn joked he was living 'rent free' in Anas Sarwar's mind after the Scottish Labour leader gave him a shout-out at an awards ceremony

Stephen Flynn joked he was living 'rent free' in Anas Sarwar's mind after the Scottish Labour leader gave him a shout-out at an awards ceremony

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Stephen Flynn pokes fun at Anas Sarwar after shout-out in award speech

Labour were practising meaningless gesture politics that could never deliver what they promised, writes John Proctor

Labour were practising meaningless gesture politics that could never deliver what they promised, writes John Proctor

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John Proctor: Labour clearly don’t know what they’re doing with GB Energy

Large licensed retailers across our country can afford to invest in our health and recovery services, writes Gillian Mackay

Large licensed retailers across our country can afford to invest in our health and recovery services, writes Gillian Mackay

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Gillian Mackay: Shops that profit from substance abuse should invest in our NHS

It's up to the SNP to put forward a more coherent and honest prospectus than Scottish Labour's U-turn, writes Richard Walker

It's up to the SNP to put forward a more coherent and honest prospectus than Scottish Labour's U-turn, writes Richard Walker

Winter Fuel Payment

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Richard Walker: The SNP can only rely on Labour’s incompetence for so long

Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville-Roberts said she received a 'dismissive' response from Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens to calls for a Wales Bill

Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville-Roberts said she received a 'dismissive' response from Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens to calls for a Wales Bill

Barnett Formula

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Plaid Cymru demands for Welsh powers on par with Scotland 'dismissed'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (PA)

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (PA)

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Labour predictably drag heels with non-statement on ICC arrest warrant

General view of the University of Glasgow, which has refused to divest from arms firms supplying Israel

General view of the University of Glasgow, which has refused to divest from arms firms supplying Israel

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Fury as University of Glasgow refuses to divest from Israel-linked arms firms