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Storm Bert has caused issues across the country

Rail and ferry chaos as Storm Bert forces cancellations and closures across Scotland
Storm Bert is causing problems for transport systems with ferries and trains cancelled across the country.

Glasgow's existing Hospital at Home service, which provides care and hospital-level diagnostics to over-65s with long-term conditions, has been 'discontinued'

Glasgow's existing Hospital at Home service, which provides care and hospital-level diagnostics to over-65s with long-term conditions, has been 'discontinued'

Hospital at Home

'Extremely concerning': Glasgow drops Hospital at Home service as winter looms

The Southern Upland Way, Melrose Abbey, cycling in Kilpatrick and Cairnholy Chambered Cairn near Dumfries

The Southern Upland Way, Melrose Abbey, cycling in Kilpatrick and Cairnholy Chambered Cairn near Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway

Tourism is on the up in Scotland’s ‘forgotten’ corner: how will it cope?

The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2024 included a tribute to Alex Salmond

The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2024 included a tribute to Alex Salmond

Scottish Politician of the Year

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Kevin McKenna: A room full of politicians and me: what could possibly go wrong?

Russell Findlay

Russell Findlay

Drug money is 'contaminating' swathes of Scottish society, says new Tory leader

Police warning over weather conditions as five-car crash leads to road closure

Police warning over weather conditions as five-car crash leads to road closure

Police warning over weather conditions as five-car crash leads to road closure

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay has long been an advocate of Scotland games being shown on free-to-air television, and thinks she may be able to find a way to achieve just that.

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay has long been an advocate of Scotland games being shown on free-to-air television, and thinks she may be able to find a way to achieve just that.

The Big Interview

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Gillian Mackay urges Ian Murray to help get Scotland matches on free-to-air TV

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay in Glasgow city centre

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay in Glasgow city centre

The Big interview

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I tried drugs at university, says new Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay

Farmers protest in London

Farmers protest in London

ROSEMARY GORING

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Labour's 'city-folk' tax changes show they don't care about rural people

The Macallan restaurant is in collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca in Girona

The Macallan restaurant is in collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca in Girona

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This is probably the first honest review of Scotland's most hyped new restaurant

John Swinney's SNP is treading rather carefully in preparing its budget

John Swinney's SNP is treading rather carefully in preparing its budget

National government

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Brian Taylor: Politicians? They are all at it. But here's why they have my sympathy

John Swinney, First Minister

John Swinney, First Minister

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Brian Donnelly: SNP urged to provide same funded tax relief given to English firms

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley

Steven Camley on … the Glen Sannox saga nearing its end

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 30: A general stadium view pre-match during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee at Celtic Park, on October 30, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 30: A general stadium view pre-match during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee at Celtic Park, on October 30, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

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When things are going well, Celtic's AGM is a strange but intoxicating affair

Anas Sarwar reading The Herald outside Holyrood

Anas Sarwar reading The Herald outside Holyrood

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'I nearly quit politics during Covid:' Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar on why he stayed

All-action international rugby player who set up breakthrough win for Scotland dies

Scotland's National Care Service was supposed to be 'operational' by 2026, but the legislation has been 'paused' while the Government considers criticism from stakeholders

Scotland's National Care Service was supposed to be 'operational' by 2026, but the legislation has been 'paused' while the Government considers criticism from stakeholders

National Care Service

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The unravelling of Scotland's National Care Service - and lessons from Australia

Greg McHugh and Gregor Fisher in BBC comedy Only Child. Picture: Graeme Hunter/BBC

Greg McHugh and Gregor Fisher in BBC comedy Only Child. Picture: Graeme Hunter/BBC

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BREAKING: New BBC Scotland sitcom is 'quite good' says stunned critic

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Mark Smith: It’s here: the ferry no one wanted

Columnists

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The Scottish children's campaigner who is a hero in Germany

BREAKING: New BBC Scotland sitcom is 'quite good' says stunned critic

Edinburgh Uni must stop appalling snobbery from Saltburn-esque toff students

Brian Taylor: Politicians? They are all at it. But here's why they have my sympathy

Neil Mackay: How much for the Coronation?! Royals aren’t parasites – they’re vampires

Kerry Hudson: How to get rid of those end of holiday blues

Andy Maciver: Lay off Neil Gray: these witch hunting games drag us all down

Sport

Alistair Johnston has signed a five-year extension, keeping him at Celtic until 2029

'Craziest experience' of MLS draft seems a lifetime ago, says 5-year deal Johnston
As Alistair Johnston extends his stay at Celtic by another five years, the Canadian full-back recalls the huge uncertainty of the MLS draft

Nathan Patterson would be the perfect replacement for James Tavernier

Nathan Patterson would be the perfect replacement for James Tavernier

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The January transfer window no-brainer that solves Rangers' James Tavernier problem

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack

Aberdeen make near £1m loss but Miovski fact suggests profitability return close

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay has long been an advocate of Scotland games being shown on free-to-air television, and thinks she may be able to find a way to achieve just that.

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay has long been an advocate of Scotland games being shown on free-to-air television, and thinks she may be able to find a way to achieve just that.

The Big Interview

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Gillian Mackay urges Ian Murray to help get Scotland matches on free-to-air TV

Ross Cameron has become a tournament director with The PGA in Scotland

Ross Cameron has become a tournament director with The PGA in Scotland

Former Scottish PGA champion finds new professional and personal path to fulfilment

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Opinion

Nathan Patterson would be the perfect replacement for James Tavernier

Nathan Patterson would be the perfect replacement for James Tavernier

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The January transfer window no-brainer that solves Rangers' James Tavernier problem

Farmers protest in London

Farmers protest in London

ROSEMARY GORING

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Labour's 'city-folk' tax changes show they don't care about rural people

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Mark Smith: It’s here: the ferry no one wanted

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Business

John Swinney, First Minister

John Swinney, First Minister

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Brian Donnelly: SNP urged to provide same funded tax relief given to English firms

Scottish engineering company launches spin-out to bring device to market

Family to sell popular fish and chip shop

Family to sell popular fish and chip shop

Family to sell popular fish and chip shop in Scottish village after 35 years

Bullet Express boss John McKail

Bullet Express boss John McKail

Scottish logistics specialist targets takeovers one year after buyout

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by supporters as he arrives at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by supporters as he arrives at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Ewan Thompson: Why India has become 'compelling' for investors

Suntory Global Spirits owns leading Scotch whisky brands such as Laphroaig, Auchentoshan and Bowmore

Suntory Global Spirits owns leading Scotch whisky brands such as Laphroaig, Auchentoshan and Bowmore

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Global drinks giant to shift Irish whiskey bottling to Scotland

Christmas shopper on Glasgow's Buchanan Street

Christmas shopper on Glasgow's Buchanan Street

Scottish retailers reveal £3.1 billion sales gap