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The rally will take place outside Holyrood to mark 10 years since the first independence referendum

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Speakers announced for Believe in Scotland indyref anniversary rally

Flamingo Land's plans for a resort in Balloch have been turned back

Flamingo Land's plans for a resort in Balloch have been turned back

Flamingo Land Loch Lomond

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I went to Loch Lomond to hear how locals feel about the Flamingo Land decision

We all felt that independence for Scotland might be just around the corner, writes Ruth Wishart

We all felt that independence for Scotland might be just around the corner, writes Ruth Wishart

Ruth Wishart: On the road with the Yesmobile

Author Stuart Campbell boasted that The Wee Blue Book helped boost support for Yes

Author Stuart Campbell boasted that The Wee Blue Book helped boost support for Yes

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The Wee Blue Book: 'Conspiracy theories' or Yes campaign's secret weapon?

If this is the end of the Commonwealth Games, would that really be such a bad thing?

If this is the end of the Commonwealth Games, would that really be such a bad thing?

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Ellie Gomersall: Cleaner city is needed more than the Commonwealth Games

Critics have labelled the latest report from OEUK as 'greenwashing'

Critics have labelled the latest report from OEUK as 'greenwashing'

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Scottish Greens accuse oil and gas sector of 'spin' after emissions claims

In the thirteenth century, the Borders produced three men of international renown

In the thirteenth century, the Borders produced three men of international renown

BACK IN THE DAY

Scottish Borders

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Back in the day: The Scottish Borders trio blessed with genius

Campaigners for assisted dying north of the Border will now be watching developments in England and Wales with great interest, writes Shona Craven

Campaigners for assisted dying north of the Border will now be watching developments in England and Wales with great interest, writes Shona Craven

Shona Craven: Is winter good timing for assisted dying debate?

Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater said that if Westminster chooses austerity, everyone must choose austerity

Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater said that if Westminster chooses austerity, everyone must choose austerity

Scottish independence

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'UK constitution is more broken now than in 2014 – we must offer a brighter future'

The referendum, as experienced in 2014, is not coming back, writes Jonathon Shafi

The referendum, as experienced in 2014, is not coming back, writes Jonathon Shafi

Scottish independence referendum

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Jonathon Shafi: To put indy back on the table, we have to talk about power

Climate campaigners said they had received no response to a letter sent to Michael Shanks on Friday

Climate campaigners said they had received no response to a letter sent to Michael Shanks on Friday

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Scottish Labour minister 'blanked' calls to drop out of fossil fuel conference

Anas Sarwar spoke to the media on Monday

Anas Sarwar spoke to the media on Monday

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Anas Sarwar 'not interested' in Scottish Labour membership numbers amid reported fall

Anas Sarwar speaks to reporters in Glasgow

Anas Sarwar speaks to reporters in Glasgow

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Anas Sarwar gets behind Keir Starmer's migration talks with Italy

The ferry project was put on hold due to needing start-up funding

The ferry project was put on hold due to needing start-up funding

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Grangemouth site 'could help make Scotland to Europe ferry a reality'

Nuclear power is hugely less efficient in tackling carbon emissions and is more expensive, experts have said

Nuclear power is hugely less efficient in tackling carbon emissions and is more expensive, experts have said

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No case at all for nuclear power in Scotland, group of international experts say

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

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Corri Wilson: Justice for pensioners is more than party politics

Scotland's Future was released in November 2013, but just how comprehensive was the white paper for independence?

Scotland's Future was released in November 2013, but just how comprehensive was the white paper for independence?

Exclusive interview

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Robin McAlpine: Scotland's Future was not a blueprint for a new nation

We track how the polls changed in the run up to the 2014 independence referendum

We track how the polls changed in the run up to the 2014 independence referendum

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How the polls changed in the run up to the independence referendum

Blair Jenkins, CEO of Yes Scotland, pictured in Glasgow in 2012

Blair Jenkins, CEO of Yes Scotland, pictured in Glasgow in 2012

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'Independence dead? Wishful thinking': Blair Jenkins reflects on indyref 10 years on

Workers are seen outside the Petroineos oil refinery on September 12, 2024 in Grangemouth, Scotland.

Workers are seen outside the Petroineos oil refinery on September 12, 2024 in Grangemouth, Scotland.

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George Kerevan: Scotland needs economic action, not endless plans

Voters watch the results coming at the Forest Cafe on the night of the Scottish independence referendum.

Voters watch the results coming at the Forest Cafe on the night of the Scottish independence referendum.

Scottish independence referendum

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Tommy Sheppard: The Yes movement needs to get its mojo back

Former head of The Assynt Foundation Alastair McAskill in Glencanisp, Lochinver

Former head of The Assynt Foundation Alastair McAskill in Glencanisp, Lochinver

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Deals give fresh life to struggling Highland estate buyout

People gather for the first session of the day

People gather for the first session of the day

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Inside the left-wing, 'anti-establishment' indyref conference

Police presence outside the Cairn Hotel in Bathgate, which is used to house asylum seekers.

Police presence outside the Cairn Hotel in Bathgate, which is used to house asylum seekers.

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‘I felt scared’: How a 16-year-old asylum seeker was treated like an adult

First Minister John Swinney pictured during an interview with journalist Lesley Riddoch at the V&A in Dundee

First Minister John Swinney pictured during an interview with journalist Lesley Riddoch at the V&A in Dundee

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Lesley Riddoch speaks to John Swinney 10 years on from independence referendum

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

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Andrew Tickell: No sympathy as ‘tearful’ Labour MPs ditch universalism

Yes campaign material as the campaign ahead of the Scottish independence referendum continues. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday September 8, 2014. The more information people have in the run-up to the independence referendum, the more

Yes campaign material as the campaign ahead of the Scottish independence referendum continues. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday September 8, 2014. The more information people have in the run-up to the independence referendum, the more

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'Knife edge': Pete Wishart recalls the final days of the independence referendum

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

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David Pratt: The West plays a perilous game by calling Vladimir Putin’s bluff

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

'Where is our Apple?': EU competitiveness report has lessons for Scotland

Keir Starmer works on the plane on September 12, 2024 while in flight to Washington DC.

Keir Starmer works on the plane on September 12, 2024 while in flight to Washington DC.

Ruth Wishart: Keir Starmer shares his miserabilist outlook with Donald Trump

Portrait of Robert Fortune (1812-1880). Private Collection. Creator: Unknown photographer. (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images via Getty Images).

Portrait of Robert Fortune (1812-1880). Private Collection. Creator: Unknown photographer. (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images via Getty Images).

BACK IN THE DAY

The Scottish botanist who brought tea from China to India

Scotland's only oil refinery is set to shut down in quarter two of 2025

Scotland's only oil refinery is set to shut down in quarter two of 2025

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'It will be a shockwave': Community reacts to fate of Grangemouth oil refinery

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

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Grangemouth's refinery closure 'should have been foreseen, not left to billionaires'

The SNP are potentially facing a sticky situation with no clarity on who will support their Budget

The SNP are potentially facing a sticky situation with no clarity on who will support their Budget

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How likely is a snap Holyrood election? Experts have say

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

Keir Starmer's approval ratings have taken a hammering since he got the keys to Number 10

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Ex-Labour MP: Keir Starmer's winter fuel cut will stick 'like Thatcher and the milk'

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

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Rhoda Meek: When it comes to Gaelic, native speakers should come first

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (left) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change's Future of Britain Conference in London last year. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Archive/PA/Images Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (left) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change's Future of Britain Conference in London last year. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Archive/PA/Images Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Conservative Party

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Gregor Gall: Scotland needs an alternative to both Labour and the SNP

Young asylum seekers are being left without support in potentially dangerous accommodation

Young asylum seekers are being left without support in potentially dangerous accommodation

‘Flawed’ assessments put trafficked young people on Scotland's streets

Grangemouth oil refinery closing could reveal new opportunities

Grangemouth oil refinery closing could reveal new opportunities

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Grangemouth closure shows urgent need to ensure net zero doesn’t cost jobs

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish independence

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The indy cause is not lost – we just have to take power into our own hands

Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks to the media on board his plane as he flies to Washington DC

Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks to the media on board his plane as he flies to Washington DC

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Owen Jones: Dire polling exposes the emptiness of Labour’s mythic plan

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson pictured in the Scottish Parliament

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Angus Robertson

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Officials prepared emergency response in case of Israeli meeting leak, emails show

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar has been asked to back the Housing (Scotland) Bill

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar has been asked to back the Housing (Scotland) Bill

Scottish Labour

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Anas Sarwar challenged on rent control bill as Labour 'move away from tenant rights'

Workers walk through the Grangemouth oil refinery in Falkirk

Workers walk through the Grangemouth oil refinery in Falkirk

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Grangemouth should be brought into public hands – I'll tell you why

Scottish celebrities and activists for the Yes campaign

Scottish celebrities and activists for the Yes campaign

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Lorna Slater: The 2014 indy referendum was a sliding doors moment for our country

Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of delivering a speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of delivering a speech

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Keir Starmer took little time to show he is unworthy of voters’ trust

The pressure is really starting to mount ahead of the Changemaker Summit

The pressure is really starting to mount ahead of the Changemaker Summit

United Nations (UN)

It’s the last push ahead of the big New York Changemaker Summit

Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer with SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney

Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer with SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney

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Professor Richard Murphy: We're set for a terrible choice in 2026 election

The Stoneymollan roundabout, near the proposed Lomond Banks development, is notorious for traffic queues

The Stoneymollan roundabout, near the proposed Lomond Banks development, is notorious for traffic queues

Flamingo Land Loch Lomond

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Flamingo Land 'own impact assessments show issues with Loch Lomond plans', Greens say

The new shaky carriages have been criticised on social media

The new shaky carriages have been criticised on social media

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Glasgow Subway takes action after complaints of 'nausea-inducing shoogling' carriages

People watch the debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in California (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images).

People watch the debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in California (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images).

United States of America

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David Pratt: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both winning at evasion

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and First Minister John Swinney

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and First Minister John Swinney

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Lesley Riddoch: SNP leaders beware. You and Labour are starting to sound the same

Jenny Gilruth didn’t hold back amid criticism from opposition MSPs

Jenny Gilruth didn’t hold back amid criticism from opposition MSPs

Free school meals

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'This is their Union': Jenny Gilruth slams opposition MSPs over Scottish Budget cuts

The acting Net Zero Secretary said plans for a pipeline between Scotland Germany continue

The acting Net Zero Secretary said plans for a pipeline between Scotland Germany continue

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Exporting hydrogen to Europe ‘will be gamechanger’ for Scottish economy – minister

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