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Live: Scottish Politician Of The Year - winners to be revealed

Scottish Politician of the Year

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Live: Scottish Politician Of The Year - winners to be revealed
The stage is set for the Scottish Politician of the Year Awards in association with Scottish Power. Ahead of the awards, we’ll take a look back at some iconic moments from previous ceremonies and remind you of the hopefuls in the running for trophies tonight.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

2026 Holyrood election

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Stephen Flynn ditches plan to seek dual mandate to become MSP

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

legal aid crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

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John Swinney pushed on legal aid ‘crisis’ following Herald series

Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field development hold a rally outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field development hold a rally outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Rosebank oil field firm shrugs off Scottish court challenge

Donald Trump at his Turnberry clubhouse

Donald Trump at his Turnberry clubhouse

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R&A rule out Turnberry golf Open due to Donald Trump 'dialogue'

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Weather warning

Amber snow warning issued for parts of Scotland ahead of Storm Bert

The 9th hole at Heritage Links is inspired by the 9th at Royal Lytham & St Annes

The 9th hole at Heritage Links is inspired by the 9th at Royal Lytham & St Annes

Around the Greens

Major Scottish golf facility looks to the future under new ownership

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

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Is Scotland set to become a battleground for the next data centre boom?

Even in Glasgow, there is no respite from the Saltburn-esque toffs

Even in Glasgow, there is no respite from the Saltburn-esque toffs

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It's not just Edinburgh – Glasgow has its fair share of uni toffs too

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Lessons to Learn 🎓

Trump's education smackdown and a different kind of class war

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Stephen Flynn – the only person dying to work two jobs?

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

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'I can't do it on my own:' Minister urges lawyers to return to legal aid talks

Jellyfish is a powerful mother and son story

Jellyfish is a powerful mother and son story

This family drama tries something few other theatre shows dare to attempt

Scottish Government investment on legal aid trainees will be crucial to the profession's survival, Liam Kerr claimed.

Scottish Government investment on legal aid trainees will be crucial to the profession's survival, Liam Kerr claimed.

Legal Aid Crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

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Legal aid sector could 'fall over' without investment in trainees, ministers warned

Low-cost airline to enhance transatlantic connectivity with Scotland

gigs in Scotland

1990s indie favourites hit the road for Scottish shows: 12 gigs to see next

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

Police Scotland

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Suspicious item found at Buchanan Bus Station 'innocent in nature' as trio released

Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon in Love Actually

Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon in Love Actually

Scottish record label rescues singer snubbed by Richard Curtis' Love Actually

Scottish nature

This Scottish bay is wild and beautiful and makes me feel so free

Columnists

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Kevin McKenna: I visited UK’s cheapest town - and I fell in love with it

Unforgettable reporting from the front line of BBC man's cancer battle

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

Brian Taylor: Three big reasons why action to reverse climate change is in trouble

Neil Mackay: John Swinney has made a total ass of himself over Donald Trump

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

Andy Maciver: Are you ready for the nine-word culture war?

Sport

Michael Beale on the touchline at Ibrox

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Michael Beale laments influence of 'unfair' fan media in modern game
Former Rangers manager Michael Beale has spoken about the harsh realities of football success and failure in the face of social and fan media

The 9th hole at Heritage Links is inspired by the 9th at Royal Lytham & St Annes

The 9th hole at Heritage Links is inspired by the 9th at Royal Lytham & St Annes

Around the Greens

Major Scottish golf facility looks to the future under new ownership

Dumbarton FC went into administration on Monday, November 18

Dumbarton FC went into administration on Monday, November 18

Police investigation ongoing into 'suspected fraud' at Dumbarton FC

Donald Trump at his Turnberry clubhouse

Donald Trump at his Turnberry clubhouse

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R&A rule out Turnberry golf Open due to Donald Trump 'dialogue'

Daizen Maeda in action for his country

Daizen Maeda in action for his country

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Celtic star Daizen Maeda opens up on Japan's ambitious World Cup goal

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Opinion

Even in Glasgow, there is no respite from the Saltburn-esque toffs

Even in Glasgow, there is no respite from the Saltburn-esque toffs

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It's not just Edinburgh – Glasgow has its fair share of uni toffs too

Sign up for Lessons to Learn and get a weekly expert insight into Scottish education

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Lessons to Learn 🎓

Trump's education smackdown and a different kind of class war

First Minister John Swinney and SNP leader campaigning with party activists in Glasgow, launching a new leaflet on independence.

First Minister John Swinney and SNP leader campaigning with party activists in Glasgow, launching a new leaflet on independence.

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Letter of the Day: SNP MSPs have not done enough for indy

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Business

The 9th hole at Heritage Links is inspired by the 9th at Royal Lytham & St Annes

The 9th hole at Heritage Links is inspired by the 9th at Royal Lytham & St Annes

Around the Greens

Major Scottish golf facility looks to the future under new ownership

Low-cost airline to enhance transatlantic connectivity with Scotland

The Aberdeenshire site

The Aberdeenshire site

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Offers sought for failed archaeological centre in north-east Scotland

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes paid to Scottish hotelier Ken McCulloch

The pub is on the market

The pub is on the market

Business Briefing 📈

Pub in 'one of the most sought-after' areas in city goes on market

Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field development hold a rally outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field development hold a rally outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Rosebank oil field firm shrugs off Scottish court challenge

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Minister Shona Robison

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Minister Shona Robison

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Secretive Scottish Government's 'short-term' budgeting slammed by watchdog