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Scottish investment group sells off software subsidiary

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Scottish investment group sells off software subsidiary
Scottish investment giant abrdn has sold its Focus Solutions software business and is said to be eyeing other potential disposals

Neil Gray will address controversy around his ministerial car use to football matches.

Neil Gray will address controversy around his ministerial car use to football matches.

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Limogate: Neil Gray to address use of ministerial car for football trips

Former MP Joanna Cherry

Former MP Joanna Cherry

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Joanna Cherry says SNP rules won't stop Flynn 'double-jobbing'

The Kincardine Bridge will be closed for a weekend

The Kincardine Bridge will be closed for a weekend

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Motorists urged to plan ahead with Kincardine Bridge due to close

CrossCountry Voyager passing Berwick-upon-Tweed

CrossCountry Voyager passing Berwick-upon-Tweed

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New direct rail service to link Edinburgh and Wales for the first time

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn delivers his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn delivers his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

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SNP's Stephen Flynn announces bid to become MSP in 2026 election

Camley cartoons

Camley cartoons

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Steve Camley on ... Tam Shepherds closing

A fire engine was involved in the crash (stock pic)

A fire engine was involved in the crash (stock pic)

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

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Fire engine crashes with two cars while travelling under blue lights

A man has been arrested (stock pic)

A man has been arrested (stock pic)

Police Scotland

Police arrest 46-year-old man following Cambuslang ‘disturbance’

What to make of the public sector pay boom?

What to make of the public sector pay boom?

Business Voices

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What to make of the public sector pay boom?

Royal Bank of Scotland is owned by NatWest Group

Royal Bank of Scotland is owned by NatWest Group

Treasury stake in NatWest falls to 11.4% on £1bn shares buyback

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

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Stephen Flynn slammed by SNP colleagues over Holyrood bid

Police Scotland were responsible for most Prevent referalls

Police Scotland were responsible for most Prevent referalls

Amnesty International

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SNP ministers urged to 'mitigate' UK Government's ‘chilling’ anti-terror strategy

Darren Donaldson was jailed after appearing at the High Court in Glasgow

Darren Donaldson was jailed after appearing at the High Court in Glasgow

Glasgow High Court

Dundee ice hockey player jailed for rape of teen girl in his car

Stirling camp ground named Scotland's Campsite of the Year

The sexual assault took place in Dundee

The sexual assault took place in Dundee

Police Scotland

Teenage girl subjected to serious sexual assault after attack in city car park

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams announces major Scottish show as part of world tour

Tam Shepherds joke and trick shop

Tam Shepherds joke and trick shop

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Iconic Glasgow joke shop Tam Shepherds closes its doors for final time

Police are probing the incident (stock pic)

Police are probing the incident (stock pic)

Police Scotland

Police probe after person pushed in front of car

The Holyrood debating chamber

The Holyrood debating chamber

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Tories say SNP spending on consultants 'out of control'

'The power of books, and the importance of children and young people having access to books, should not be underestimated'

'The power of books, and the importance of children and young people having access to books, should not be underestimated'

Herald media partner

The Herald partners with Scottish Book Trust for Christmas Appeal

Val McDermid: 'How do we throw children a lifeline? We hand them a book' (Image: Gordon Terris/The Herald)

Val McDermid: 'How do we throw children a lifeline? We hand them a book' (Image: Gordon Terris/The Herald)

Scottish Book Trust

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Val McDermid: 'How do we throw children a lifeline? We hand them a book'

Unspun: Was Neil Gray wrong to use a ministerial car for football trips?

Unspun: Was Neil Gray wrong to use a ministerial car for football trips?

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Why are ministerial cars used to chauffeur politicians to football games?

The controversial plans for certain rape cases to be tried before a judge were dropped by the Justice Secretary at the end of October

The controversial plans for certain rape cases to be tried before a judge were dropped by the Justice Secretary at the end of October

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Juryless rape trial scheme would have been ‘a good thing’, law officer says

Jean and Roy Walton at Tam Shepherds in June 1995

Jean and Roy Walton at Tam Shepherds in June 1995

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Tam Shepherd's last vanishing act: Farewell to Glasgow's cave of magic and laughter

GMB Scotland has described the Scottish Government's Fair Work First policy as

GMB Scotland has described the Scottish Government's Fair Work First policy as

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SNP workers' rights policy fails workers with 'feel good fluff', GMB union warns

Royal Bank of Scotland is owned by NatWest Group

Royal Bank of Scotland is owned by NatWest Group

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NatWest edges closer to full privatisation with £1 billion shares buyback

St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow

St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow

Independent Schools

Prestigious college seeks principal to lead next generation of leaders

Skills Development Scotland's Louise Fulton with Rosshall Academy pupil Ayman Zakir

Skills Development Scotland's Louise Fulton with Rosshall Academy pupil Ayman Zakir

Skills Development Scotland

Young Scots looking to jobs in health, creative industries and engineering - research

The event attracts thousands of people every year

The event attracts thousands of people every year

Christmas lights switch-on

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Full programme revealed for Glasgow’s 2024 Christmas lights switch-on

Oysters have been absent from the Firth of Forth for nearly 100 years

Oysters have been absent from the Firth of Forth for nearly 100 years

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Positive signs oysters settling in well after reintroduction to Firth of Forth

Six pedestrians have been killed so far in November.

Six pedestrians have been killed so far in November.

Six pedestrians killed in nine days on Scotland's roads

Health Secretary Neil Gray.

Health Secretary Neil Gray.

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Health Secretary chauffeured to Aberdeen's Hampden matches in ministerial car

Bigg submits plans for next phase of sustainable Dundashill neighbourhood

Bigg submits plans for next phase of sustainable Dundashill neighbourhood

Plans submitted for next phase of new 600-home city neighbourhood

The Gannet restaurant celebrates 11 years in Glasgow

The Gannet restaurant celebrates 11 years in Glasgow

'Power cuts, award wins and car boot scallops': Celebrating 11 years of The Gannet

Alasdair Hughson, the owner of Keltic Seafare, the largest shellfish supplier in the country

Alasdair Hughson, the owner of Keltic Seafare, the largest shellfish supplier in the country

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This is the heart of Scotland’s ongoing, west coast Cold War

Pam Gosal's member's bill on a domestic abuse register could be introduced to parliament in spring.

Pam Gosal's member's bill on a domestic abuse register could be introduced to parliament in spring.

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Domestic abuse register could 'save lives' and deter reoffenders, MSP says

Police are appealing for information

Police are appealing for information

Police Scotland

Boy, 16, dies in hospital four days after being hit by taxi in Rutherglen

Lorraine McIntosh

Lorraine McIntosh

Deacon Blue star to receive Honorary Degree from Abertay University

More than 50 pieces, including sketches, paintings and collages, make up the exhibition

More than 50 pieces, including sketches, paintings and collages, make up the exhibition

Kidney patients' artwork goes on display at hospital where they receive treatment

Police are appealing for information

Police are appealing for information

Police Scotland

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Coatbridge

Ross Bandstand and West Princes Street Gardens

Ross Bandstand and West Princes Street Gardens

City of Edinburgh Council

Views sought on future use and development of 'cherished' city sites

Men's Sheds across Scotland will hold open doors events as part of International Men's Day

Men's Sheds across Scotland will hold open doors events as part of International Men's Day

Shed life: the simple idea that has helped save lives – and a few marriages!

Stephen Flynn has urged Sir Keir Starmer to drop his opposition to re-joining the EU amid the threat of US tariffs after Donald Trump's election victory

Stephen Flynn has urged Sir Keir Starmer to drop his opposition to re-joining the EU amid the threat of US tariffs after Donald Trump's election victory

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Flynn urges Starmer to drop opposition to re-joining EU amid Trump tariff threat

Firefighters have tackled a blaze in a block of flats in Kirkcaldy

Firefighters have tackled a blaze in a block of flats in Kirkcaldy

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

Fire crews tackle blaze in block of flats in Fife

Professor Lorna Dawson has pioneered soil forensics

Professor Lorna Dawson has pioneered soil forensics

Like a fingerprint, how soil can catch a criminal

Professor Lorna Dawson is head of soil forensics at The James Hutton Institute

Professor Lorna Dawson is head of soil forensics at The James Hutton Institute

Secrets of the soil: the dirty business behind the search for justice

More human rights organisations may consider withdrawing from leadership group with John Swinney.

More human rights organisations may consider withdrawing from leadership group with John Swinney.

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Charities reluctant to condemn SNP decisions in fear of being 'financially silenced'

Budget airline launches new year-round route from Scottish airport

Banking group lands in hot regulatory waters

Banking group lands in hot regulatory waters

Business HQ Monthly

Banking group lands in hot regulatory waters

The Gleneagles Hotel and Fletchers Cottage Spa were named among the best spa hotels in the UK

The Gleneagles Hotel and Fletchers Cottage Spa were named among the best spa hotels in the UK

Scottish hotels named among the 20 best spa retreats in the UK – see where

The Cairngorms and Edinburgh were named among the best places to visit this Christmas

The Cairngorms and Edinburgh were named among the best places to visit this Christmas

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Why these 'magical' Scottish spots are among the best places to visit at Christmas

UNIQLO has over 2,500 stores worldwide

UNIQLO has over 2,500 stores worldwide

Global fashion brand moves step closer to opening Glasgow store

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

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Swinney: SNP in ‘period of recovery’ from general election