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Moss Park was threatened with closure

Highland Council

Last-minute reprieve for at-risk Highland care home
A vital nursing home in the Highlands has been saved from closure after a deal was struck to take it into public ownership.

Alison O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen take a break from filming Shetland. Jamie Simpson/BBC

Alison O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen take a break from filming Shetland. Jamie Simpson/BBC

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Jimmy who? Shetland is back and strong as ever

The Scottish Legal Aid Board published data showing a 12% increase on the total cost of legal aid in 2023-24.

The Scottish Legal Aid Board published data showing a 12% increase on the total cost of legal aid in 2023-24.

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Solicitors warn of legal aid ‘crisis’ amid 23% drop in cases paid to solicitors

Roz Adams has won compensation over her dismissal

Roz Adams has won compensation over her dismissal

Employment tribunal

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Counsellor constructively dismissed for gender-critical views awarded £68,000

For many Americans, Donald Trump’s rise to power revealed that we don’t know each other very well.

For many Americans, Donald Trump’s rise to power revealed that we don’t know each other very well.

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On Election Day, people tell you who they really are

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Rangers dealt major Tom Lawrence injury blow as return timescale is detailed

The Caledonian Isles the Ardrossan to Brodick in Arran

The Caledonian Isles the Ardrossan to Brodick in Arran

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Hyslop: Islanders face 'difficult’ winter due to delayed ferry repairs

John Swinney visits the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh

John Swinney visits the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh

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Trump presidency poses risk to Scotland's whisky industry, John Swinney has warned

The exam board has released the results of an investigation into exam marking after teachers and markers raised major concerns

The exam board has released the results of an investigation into exam marking after teachers and markers raised major concerns

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SQA accused of 'whitewash' in Higher History marking review

A total of 19 arrests have been made throughout Scotland in connection with firework offences

A total of 19 arrests have been made throughout Scotland in connection with firework offences

Bonfire Night disorder sees police make 19 arrests across Scotland

South Lanarkshire club secures grant for 'pivotal' golf redevelopment

South Lanarkshire club secures grant for 'pivotal' golf redevelopment

South Lanarkshire club secures grant for 'pivotal' golf redevelopment

Donald Trump at Turnberry

Donald Trump at Turnberry

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Trump’s Scottish golf business celebrates victory of ‘true leader’

First Minister John Swinney has said he is

First Minister John Swinney has said he is

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Swinney 'encouraged' by firework controls despite significant Bonfire Night disorder

A selection of cheese from Starter Culture in Glasgow

A selection of cheese from Starter Culture in Glasgow

Party planning? 10 Scottish delis with all you need for a show-stopping snack table

Donald Trump stands with former first lady Melania Trump

Donald Trump stands with former first lady Melania Trump

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Trump elected as US president after victory in Wisconsin

A fishing boat pictured on the Firth of Clyde at Troon as it returns to harbour

A fishing boat pictured on the Firth of Clyde at Troon as it returns to harbour

Future of Clyde Fishing

The Future of Clyde Fishing

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'23 hectares of marine habitat lost in 10 years'. Why we need an inshore limit

Arbroath Harbour

Arbroath Harbour

Police Scotland

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Police appeal after 24 live lobsters stolen from Scots harbour

The store is being refurbished

The store is being refurbished

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Global sports giant’s flagship Scottish store put on market for sale

President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party

President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party

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US election LIVE as Trump projected to have won the presidency

Columnists

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Democrats can blame their own hubris and arrogance for Donald Trump success

Jimmy who? Shetland is back and strong as ever

Grazie to Duolingo for helping me reconnect to my magical childhood memories of Italy

Brian Taylor: Why John Swinney really, really hates this UK budget

Independence policy 'irresponsible' if Donald Trump wins US election expert warns

Kerry Hudson: Berlin was great for debauchery. Then I went back with my baby...

Andy Maciver: This was a risky Budget at a dangerous time

Sport

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, right, gives out instructions to his captain Callum McGregor at Parkhead on Tuesday night

How Celtic went from Champions League whipping boys to Euro heavyweights in a month
Callum McGregor has explained how Celtic went from Champions League whipping boys to European heavyweights in the space of just a month.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor applauds supporters at Parkhead after the Champions League win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday night

Celtic captain Callum McGregor applauds supporters at Parkhead after the Champions League win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday night

Celtic captain issues Champions League message to team mates after RB Leipzig victory

Nicolas Raskin urges importance of team spirit ahead of Rangers European tie

'I've loved every second of it' - Jack Dempsey says Scotland switch 'perfect fit'

'I've loved every second of it' - Jack Dempsey says Scotland switch 'perfect fit'

Scotland Rugby National Team

'I've loved every second of it' - Jack Dempsey says Scotland switch 'perfect fit'

Alexandro Bernabei

Alexandro Bernabei

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The financial struggles for Brazil side to fund Alexandro Bernabei Celtic deal

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Opinion

A fishing boat pictured on the Firth of Clyde at Troon as it returns to harbour

A fishing boat pictured on the Firth of Clyde at Troon as it returns to harbour

Future of Clyde Fishing

The Future of Clyde Fishing

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'23 hectares of marine habitat lost in 10 years'. Why we need an inshore limit

Celtic captain Callum McGregor believes his side belong in the Champions League

Celtic captain Callum McGregor believes his side belong in the Champions League

'We don't want to be a nearly team' - McGregor on Celtic's 'outstanding' UCL comeback

There are currently more than 5,000 Scots waiting for a NHS social care assessment

There are currently more than 5,000 Scots waiting for a NHS social care assessment

Letter of the Day: Give tax relief for private social care

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Business

South Lanarkshire club secures grant for 'pivotal' golf redevelopment

South Lanarkshire club secures grant for 'pivotal' golf redevelopment

South Lanarkshire club secures grant for 'pivotal' golf redevelopment

Marks & Spencer set to feast on festive cheer

Marks & Spencer set to feast on festive cheer

Business Insight

Marks and Spencer

Marks & Spencer set to feast on festive cheer

West Lothian Leisure closed Xcite Livingston in August 2023

West Lothian Leisure closed Xcite Livingston in August 2023

Council approves sale of former pool site to housing developer

Dollar surges and stock markets across Europe rose sharply in the wake of Donald Trump's victory

Dollar surges and stock markets across Europe rose sharply in the wake of Donald Trump's victory

Trump victory triggers plunge in pound

The copper still is edged into place

The copper still is edged into place

Business Briefing 📈

‘Watershed’ moment as copper stills arrive at new £20m Scottish distillery

Faskally Caravan Park

Faskally Caravan Park

'Beautiful' Perthshire holiday park sold after seven decades in family ownership

The West Highland town

The West Highland town

Ian McConnell: Scottish seaside hotel manager's observations grab attention