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Trio of Remote Scottish Islands For Sale—With Own Tavern and Lighthouse

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The islands have a rich history that dates back to the time of Robert the Bruce, while animal visitors include seals, puffins and sharks.

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Mastermind of Eunuch Maker ‘human butchery’ enterprise jailed for life with Scottish acolyte also sentenced

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Warning - this report contains graphic details which some readers may find disturbing

Scottish Government minister hospitalised and taking time off due to illness

Business minister Richard Lochhead was admitted to Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin earlier this week after "a few days of feeling ill".

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Much-loved Scottish bakery to open new restaurant

A MUCH-loved bakery is set to open a new store in the Scottish highlands as part of its huge expansion plans.

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Least Affectionate Dogs 2024: Here are the 10 least loving breeds of dog liable to turn down cuddles - including the Scottish Terrier ????

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These breeds of dog can make wonderful pets, but prospective owners should be aware that they may not welcome demonstrative displays of affection.

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Adam Bogdan opens up on Hibs 'heartbreak' as former Liverpool keeper claims Scottish football is like TIME TRAVEL

Bogdan has mixed memories of his time at Easter Road - and Scottish football in general.

Customers fear smart meter ruse as Scottish Power insists 'our meters are too old'

www.express.co.uk

One upset customer insists they "don't really want" a smart meter but the electric and gas company demands theirs must be replaced.

VIDEO: Springbok set for key Scottish coaching role

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WATCH as England-born and Scotland-capped loose forward Ryan Wilson explains what the future of Springbok Franco Smith looks like.

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Dining across the divide: ‘I thought, Oh God, I hope I don’t get a dyed-in-the-wool Scottish Tory’

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One is pro-Scottish independence, the other against – can they find common ground on taxation or the new laws on hate crimes?

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Over 33,000 South Lanarkshire premises have connected to fibre-based broadband after Scottish Government investment

Over 950,600 premises across Scotland now have access to fibre-based broadband.

Dream job on tiny Scottish 'whisky' island with live-in accommodation included

A popular hotel on an idyllic Scottish island famous for its whisky is currently seeking staff, and live-in accommodation is included with the full-time position.

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Scottish News RECAP: John Swinney to face his first First Minister's Questions

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Catch up on what happened at John Swinney’s first First Minister’s Questions and the reaction to his new cabinet

New Scottish first minister axes ministerial independence role

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John Swinney has axed the post of minister for independence from his ministerial team.

Homes under the Hammer’s Martel Maxwell reveals Scottish football team she supports – but there’s a split in her family

NAILING your footballing colours to the mast is a courageous thing for any public personality to do.

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Lure of Muirfield sees Scottish Men's Open attract record entry

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A total of 355 players from all around the world apply to tee up at East Lothian venue

John Swinney scraps Minister for Independence from Scottish Government

The junior ministerial role was criticised by pro-Union parties when it was created by Humza Yousaf last year.

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John Swinney scraps Minister for Independence post in Scottish Government shakeup

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The new Scottish First Minister has axed a ministerial post focused on achieving independence

Scotsman Obituaries: Norman Chalmers, folk musician who championed concertina in Scottish traditional music

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Norman Chalmers, musician, photographer, teacher and writer. Born: 5 June, 1948, in South Lanarkshire. Died: 23 March, 2024, in Edinburgh, aged 75

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Scottish Power says our meters are too old - is this a ruse to force us to get a smart meter?

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Scottish Power has said that our meters have come to the end of their life expectancy and need replacing with a smart meter. Is there anything we can do?