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Police tape at the scene of an incident at a property in the Dornie area of Wester Ross in August 2022 (PA)

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Former head of police federation blames force leadership for Skye shooting rampage
The former head of the Scottish Police Federation has blamed force leadership and ‘political cowardice’ for the circumstances surrounding Finlay MacDonald’s rampage in and around Skye.

Police officers in Teangue, Skye, in August, 2022, where Finlay MacDonald had fatally shot his brother-in-law John MacKinnon, 47.

Police officers in Teangue, Skye, in August, 2022, where Finlay MacDonald had fatally shot his brother-in-law John MacKinnon, 47.

Police Scotland

Calum Steele: How the first line of defence against the mad and the bad has been lost

Night Time Industry Association Scotland has warned venues are at risk

Night Time Industry Association Scotland has warned venues are at risk

Scotland's 'most cherished cultural venues' at risk, industry group warns

Live: Scottish budget: Shona Robison to set out tax and spending plans

Live: Scottish budget: Shona Robison to set out tax and spending plans

Scottish Budget

Live: Scottish budget: Shona Robison to set out tax and spending plans

Scots Turner Prize winner delivers 'free Palestine' message in acceptance speech

Scots Turner Prize winner delivers 'free Palestine' message in acceptance speech

Scots Turner Prize winner delivers 'free Palestine' message in acceptance speech

Ex SNP MP Angus MacNeil

Ex SNP MP Angus MacNeil

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Angus MacNeil joins Alba and could stand for Holyrood in 2026

John Swinney has been warned that Labour will not back a

John Swinney has been warned that Labour will not back a

Scottish Budget

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Labour 'prepared to fight Holyrood election instead of bad budget', Swinney warned

Three million people have signed a petition calling for a snap GeneralElection

Three million people have signed a petition calling for a snap GeneralElection

Carlos Alba: Election petition risks plunging new political depths

Icy road conditions

Icy road conditions

Ice warnings in place as commuters cautioned over morning travel conditions

Critics of the SNP point to its long period in power at Holyrood

Critics of the SNP point to its long period in power at Holyrood

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Ian McConnell: Amid whingeing and griping, has SNP been getting things right?

Yoon Suk Yeol during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games

Yoon Suk Yeol during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games

South Korean opposition aims to impeach President after martial law declaration

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley

Steven Camley on... Edinburgh's landlords row

Torness nuclear power station

Torness nuclear power station

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Scotland's last nuclear power plant to continue operating until 2030

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray has come for sustained criticism in recent weeks

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray has come for sustained criticism in recent weeks

Letters: We must now take radical steps to reform our ailing NHS

The dog-friendly pub is on the market

The dog-friendly pub is on the market

‘Popular’ dog-friendly pub and restaurant in Scottish village goes on market

Scottish law firm hails new partner

Scottish law firm hails new partner

Scottish legal firm 'strengthens offering' with appointment of new partner

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband have high hopes for GB Energy

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband have high hopes for GB Energy

GB Energy 'marks a key milestone' for Scotland, business leaders declare

Scotland's budget 2024

Scotland's budget 2024

Scottish Budget

Scottish Budget: Find all The Herald's articles here

Herald Diary: Why Joe Biden might be the last hope for a hubby in the doghouse

Columnists

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Kevin McKenna: As our politicians back 'assisted dying', beware the Codger Catchers

Alison Rowat: Another fine mess for Starmer's man McFadden to clean up

SNP progress on Scotland’s buckling prison system is head-bangingly slow

Brian Taylor: On this St Andrew’s Day, just how Scottish do you feel?

Neil Mackay: Scotland’s future: either PM Farage or left-wing populist independence

Kerry Hudson: Being European again is well worth the tangle of red tape

Andy Maciver: Think smart, Ian Murray: time for a bigger, bolder Scotland Office

Sport

Ruud van Nistelrooy made a winning start at Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA)

Leicester City FC

Cheers and beers for Ruud van Nistelrooy as Leicester reign starts with win
Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka scored in a 3-1 success against West Ham.

Pep Guardiola (right) has denied there are issues between him and Kevin De Bruyne (left) (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola (right) has denied there are issues between him and Kevin De Bruyne (left) (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City FC

Pep Guardiola denies rumours of a rift with Kevin De Bruyne

Martin Hannan: Is the new Six Nations branding out of touch with rugby’s legacy?

James Forrest recently extended his Celtic contract until summer 2026.

James Forrest recently extended his Celtic contract until summer 2026.

James Forrest ready to make Celtic impact and end goal drought against Aberdeen

Rangers’ John Souttar has caught the eye for both club and country

Rangers’ John Souttar has caught the eye for both club and country

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Rangers' 'best defender' to be rewarded with new contract

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Opinion

Martin Hannan: Is the new Six Nations branding out of touch with rugby’s legacy?

Critics of the SNP point to its long period in power at Holyrood

Critics of the SNP point to its long period in power at Holyrood

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Ian McConnell: Amid whingeing and griping, has SNP been getting things right?

Three million people have signed a petition calling for a snap GeneralElection

Three million people have signed a petition calling for a snap GeneralElection

Carlos Alba: Election petition risks plunging new political depths

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Business

Live: Scottish budget: Shona Robison to set out tax and spending plans

Live: Scottish budget: Shona Robison to set out tax and spending plans

Scottish Budget

Live: Scottish budget: Shona Robison to set out tax and spending plans

Critics of the SNP point to its long period in power at Holyrood

Critics of the SNP point to its long period in power at Holyrood

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Ian McConnell: Amid whingeing and griping, has SNP been getting things right?

Scottish law firm hails new partner

Scottish law firm hails new partner

Scottish legal firm 'strengthens offering' with appointment of new partner

The dog-friendly pub is on the market

The dog-friendly pub is on the market

‘Popular’ dog-friendly pub and restaurant in Scottish village goes on market

Night Time Industry Association Scotland has warned venues are at risk

Night Time Industry Association Scotland has warned venues are at risk

Scotland's 'most cherished cultural venues' at risk, industry group warns

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband have high hopes for GB Energy

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband have high hopes for GB Energy

GB Energy 'marks a key milestone' for Scotland, business leaders declare

Steven Camley on Edinburgh landlords

Steven Camley on Edinburgh landlords

Herald cartoonist on Edinburgh landlords £50,000 handouts