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Matt O'Riley on Celtic's 'robot', VAR penalty confusion and why he can do even better
MATT O’Riley singled out captain Callum McGregor and “robot” Daizen Maeda for special praise after Celtic’s win over Rangers at Parkhead today – but stressed the Scottish champions elect have areas of their play they can still improve and will not
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McGregor vs Lundstram: Where the Celtic vs Rangers title battle was won
The big picture after Celtic’s win over Rangers is that the champions now have all-but completed a successful defence of their crown, but a key component in their success on the day was their ability to win more of the individual battles than the visitors
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Ross County 1 Motherwell 5: Late goals see Steelmen rout in Dingwall
Motherwell moved into seventh place in the Scottish Premiership thanks to a 5-1 win over Ross County in Dingwall. Two first-half errors from home goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw, capitalised on by Blair Spittal and Paul McGinn either side of a Simon Murray
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Livingston 2 St Johnstone 1: Another dismal result for Saints in last-gasp loss
Substitute Andrew Shinnie’s stunning added-time winner for already-relegated Livingston against St Johnstone kept profligate Saints in the cinch Premiership relegation play-off spot. Attacker Adama Sidibeh scored after eight minutes of an energetic
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St Mirren 0 Kilmarnock 1: Visitors seal fourth place & Europa League football
Kilmarnock sealed a fourth-placed finish and with it a spot in next season’s Europa League qualifiers following a 1-0 win over St Mirren in Paisley. Kyle Vassell’s first-half goal proved the difference between the sides and ensured Derek McInnes
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Hearts 3 Dundee 0: Highest points tally in 18 years secured for the hosts
Barrie McKay provided two excellent assists as Hearts enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over Dundee to ensure they will finish with their highest cinch Premiership points tally in 18 years. Kenneth Vargas, Alan Forrest and newly-crowned PFA Scotland
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Celtic back up Callum McGregor's talk as captain urges surge for the title line
Callum McGregor says that Celtic showed the fighting qualities of champions in the win over Rangers, as he hailed his teammates for backing up his pre-match confidence that they would get the job done when it mattered most. McGregor admits that
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Scots Word of the Week: Tumfie
Suffice to say that if someone calls you a tumfie, they don’t mean to flatter… Dictionaries of the Scots Language defines tumfie as, among other things, a “dull, stupid, lumpish person, a dolt …”. The word has a long pedigree. Our first citation
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Henry Winter's Celtic vs Rangers verdict: A day of green smoke and red mist
This was a day of green smoke and red mist, and a game of nerves and then nirvana for Celtic. The final seconds of this Scottish Premiership showdown were unimaginably tense. Celtic had the lead, they had the extra man, and they had the trophy gleaming
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Alan Simpson: Stop the class war - we want to get off. Highlands need short-term lets
ANYONE who has recently tried to book accommodation in the Highlands this summer is probably aware that many are already booked up. They have also gone up in price considerably too, which is great news for owners but not so much for tourists.
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Rangers player ratings in defeat for Philippe Clement's men at Celtic Park
JACK BUTLAND 8 Rangers keeper has been hugely impressive this term and he excelled again here with two notable stops. The first denied Kyogo in the first half, a reaction stop from a close-range effort, and the second came from the spot, winning
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Celtic player ratings in massive league victory for Brendan Rodgers' side
JOE HART 6 The veteran keeper didn’t have all that much to do in his last Old Firm clash at Celtic Park, with his defenders not helping him out at the Rangers goal. Tidy enough with his feet despite inciting one or two gasps from the nervy home
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Police name 42-year-old woman killed in A9 crash at Slochd
A woman killed in a collision on the A9 has been named by police. Morven Gordon, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash on the A9 at Slochd near to Aviemore, when a Kia Rio collided with an Iveco Daily van. The crash happened
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Celtic 2 Rangers 1: Brendan Rodgers' men are Scottish champions elect after derby win
Teams on the cusp of Scottish Premiership title glory have suffered some spectacular collapses in the final games of a season on many occasions over the years and somehow managed to snatch failure and disappointment from the jaws of success and celebration
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Forbes Pearson: renowned engineer who set up Christian outreach in Glasgow
Forbes Pearson Born: June 25, 1931; Died: March 14, 2024 Forbes Pearson, who has died aged 92, was a world-renowned engineer who was instrumental in setting up Christian outreach activities in the West End of Glasgow. Born Stephen Forbes
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What impact would Scotland’s missing billions make?
As Social Justice spokesperson for Citizens Advice Scotland, I look at the issues that are coming through the doors of CABs and work out what changes we need in public policy. There’s no doubt we need significant change. Bold, radical policies
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AstraZeneca vaccine: A game-changer against Covid - but question marks remain
It was the first vaccine administered anywhere in the world against Covid but this week AstraZeneca announced that it is withdrawing the product from markets worldwide. The decision comes days after it emerged that the pharmaceutical giant had
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Murder inquiry launched after 24-year-old found dead at house in Shotts
The death of a man found dead at a flat in Shotts is being treated as murder. Emergency services were called to a property in Shiel Gardens in the Lanarkshire town at around 8.20am on Thursday, May 9. John Cairns, 24 was pronounced dead at
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Martin Freeman's Responder is a nerve-shredder but I wouldn't miss it for the world
Martin Freeman is back serving the nation in The Responder (BBC1, Sunday). Whatever your everyday stresses and woes, rest assured that compared to Chris Carson, “the angriest copper alive”, you, fella, are living the dream. What does Chris *not
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Uncovering the quiet man of Scottish art and the search for his lost works
The paintings feel familiar: atmospheric Edinburgh scenes, vivid landscapes in bold colours and thoughtful portraits. But Adam Bruce Thomson was the quiet man of Scottish art who, despite his obvious talent, preferred to fly under the radar.
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'We like a bad boy, don’t we?' Ian Rankin on the rebirth of a dark and gritty Rebus
Rebus is back. Yet, this is not Rebus, the gruff, tough Edinburgh police detective as many of us know him from the pages of Sir Ian Rankin’s much-beloved crime novels or through the myriad TV, radio and stage adaptations over the years. This is
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Mark Smith: Sorry not sorry: why my new car won’t be electric
The first: old age (much mourned). The second: sold off (needed the cash). The third: write-off at a roundabout (wasn’t looking). And the fourth: old age again. The fifth is now awaiting my mechanic sucking air through his teeth and telling me there's
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SWG3 in Glasgow to host daytime clubbing event in new garden terrace
A clubbing experience with a difference is coming to Glasgow, with organisers promising ravers will be "home by 9pm, not 9am". Sunbeam will take place at SWG3 on May 18, with DJs Jon Pleased Wimmin and Rob Mason and promises to bring back "the
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FM's cowardly response to attacks on Forbes doesn't bode well at all
TO HOLYROOD where I’m privileged to witness John Swinney make his debut hosting First Minister’s Questions. Mr Swinney, as expected, played it tight at the back, deploying a strategy designed to contain and breaking quickly from defence when the opportunity
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Scottish stand-up comedy legend Stu Who? dies at the age of 74 after long illness
Scottish comedy legend Stu Who? has died aged 74, his family have announced. The comedian, real name Stuart Henderson, who was part of the Funny Farm collective and performed alongside the likes of Bob Monkhouse and Bill Hicks, had his bowel removed
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Camley’s Cartoon: Swinney’s new spirit of reconciliation
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on John Swinney’s new spirit of reconciliation Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0191 603 0178. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Wildfire warning in place for parts of Scotland amid dry weather spell
A warning of an extreme risk of wildfire is in place for parts of northern Scotland amid dry weather. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) issued the warning for Inverness-shire and large parts of northern Scotland on Saturday while much
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Nicole Yeargin insists pressure will bring best out of her as she aims for Paris
Nicole Yeargin believes pressure to perform will bring out the best in her as she eyes a place at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 26-year-old made her Olympic debut in a near-empty stadium in Tokyo, but lots has changed for the Scot since then, not
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'This cafe is a little out-there, a little wacky, yet totally family run. I loved it'
Cafe Tehran Dumbarton Road, Glasgow In the beginning, of this meal anyway, there was the Bandari, hot Iranian sausage, wrapped tightly in good bread, slathered in onion, tomato paste and chilli, which we eat by way of a light warm up before
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The renovated croft house tipped for 'home of the year' by Hebridean Baker
Homeowners who make the 'SHOTY' shortlist are asked to place a heart in their favourite spot. Tina McGeoch didn't hesitate before choosing a sheepskin-covered chair with panoramic views of the sea where she enjoys her morning cuppa. The location
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Glasgow's bigoted bampots could learn from class of Celtic and Rangers women's teams
ANY Scottish football supporter who has had the distinct misfortune to take in a Premier League game down in England in the past has invariably been left with the same lasting impression of “the greatest league in the world”. The quality on display
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How the Caledonian Braves are building a global community club, 2500 strong
Build it, and they will come. Maybe not to the ground in huge numbers. Not yet, anyway. But give people something to believe in, and crucially, to invest in – on more than one level – and you might just have yourself a proper football club. The
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Nathaniel Collins sets sights on Euro glory as Scots boxer prepares for Italian job
IT is not just footballers who are turning their thoughts to European silverware at this time of year. After being matched with – and beating – a number of domestic opponents, Nathaniel Collins’ path to the top now takes a continental twist inside
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Brian Wilson: Devolution to Edinburgh has not delivered good governance for Scotland
I am an advanced devolutionist. Decisions affecting people and communities are best made at the level where they are most effective and those responsible are accountable. Nobody can claim that political devolution to Edinburgh has delivered that
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Brian Taylor: What place for independence in Swinney’s plans?
Nostalgia can be a powerful emotion. Perhaps Holyrood’s quarter-centenary is having an impact but there seemed to be a few backward glances on display in Scottish politics this week. The Tories are disinclined to emote about devolution: they never
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Jack McConnell calls for 'radical' reform as Scotland marks 25 years of devolution
Power in Scotland has become too centralised over the last quarter century of devolution, Jack McConnell has said. In a wide-ranging and exclusive interview with The Herald to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament, the former first
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Letters: Dear Patrick Harvie: guess who has more support, you or Kate Forbes?
PATRICK Harvie criticises the appointment of Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister on the grounds that she holds conservative rather than what he calls “progressive” views ("Forbes learns she’s the ‘wrong type of Christian’ at first FMQS of new era"
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The seven men and women who have led Scotland in 25 years of devolution
This week saw John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's seventh First Minister in the 25 years since the devolved parliament was established. In that quarter of a century there's been no shortage of intrigue, with Holyrood experiencing a vote for independence
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Holyrood has its faults but Scotland should be proud of 25 years of devolution
Devolution is a dangerous game to play. You can never be sure where nationalist sentiment ends and separatist sentiment takes over. The words are those of Tony Blair, the Labour Prime Minister who, despite his self-confessed status as “never a
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Henry McLeish: Devolution shows Scotland is progressing but the politics are toxic
Using any reasonably objective criteria, devolution has been a success. I think back to 1996 at Westminster, before devolution, when we had three bills that pertained directly to Scotland. We've had over 360 pieces of legislation in Holyrood
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ScotGov considers public inquiry into national treasure rebuild scandal
Ministers are considering establishing a public inquiry as new questions emerged over whether a Scottish national treasure was properly insured in the wake of two major fires which has brought fresh doubt over whether it will ever be reinstated.
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The secret to a good crop of runner beans
Every summer veg garden should boast a runner bean frame with its promise of an endless supply of beans throughout the late summer and autumn. Yes, like most gardeners, I’m a runner fan, but have to concede that although French beans are less robust
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Anger as UKGov blocks answers on Russian oil imports undermining Scots refinery
UK ministers have come under fire for blocking attempts to find out what action is being taken to prevent the illegal importation of Russian oil into the UK - which it is feared is undermining production in Scotland. Research has revealed that
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With clenched fists and white roses, Scotland's parliament got back to business
At just before 9.30am on a May morning that generations of Scots had only dared to dream might ever come to pass, a PA system in a church hall crackled into life. The air was electric, the tension tangible, and the wait – 300 years long – was within
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'We’d lose part of ourselves': the fight to save the art of stained glass in Scotland
Education writer James McEnaney reports on an ambitious project to transform a derelict, historic building into a national education centre and community resource. You don’t need to know much about art or religion to understand why Greenock’s Old
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Luxury Highland hotel re-opens country pub with 'bottomless' steak
A luxury Highland hotel has re-opened a popular country pub after 15 years with diners tempted in with the offer of Rib Eye steak 'seconds'. The Factor's Inn was built as a home for the previous owners of Inverlochy Castle, the five-star hotel
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Brian Donnelly: Homes law costs threaten ‘viability’ of housebuilding in Scotland
New homes law targets risk the viability of housebuilding in Scotland, according to a senior industry figure. The leading Scottish housebuilder has warned that supply shortages as companies strive to meet deadline commitments in areas including
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Home of car giant Audi in Edinburgh sold for £9.1m
The property which is home to Edinburgh’s Audi dealership has been sold in a deal worth £9.1 million. The showroom, which is operated by Lookers subsidiary Lomond Motors, has been acquired by financial services firm Wesleyan from Legal & General
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Like the sound of having one pension ‘pot for life’?
Jen Paice WHEN it comes to looking after your pension, people often fall into two different camps. There are those fairly rare creatures who will have a meticulous record of the different workplace pensions built up throughout their career, all
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Wealth firm moves to high-profile Edinburgh office development
A prominent wealth manager has switched its base in Edinburgh to a new high-profile office development in the city. LGT Wealth Management has taken over 9,000 square feet of Grade A space at Capital Square, which has attracted a host of big names
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'Hollow victory' for UK as 'big picture' flagged
The UK exited recession with 0.6% growth in the first quarter, official figures revealed yesterday, but one senior economist called it a “hollow victory” and observed “the big picture remains one of an economy struggling with stagnation”. Meanwhile
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Guest house opposite tourist attraction that gets 580,000 visitors a year for sale
A guest house that sits opposite a tourist attraction that gets over half a million visitors each year has been put on the market. Cornerstone Business Agents said the property is currently operated profitably for only six months of the year and
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Scottish cafe 'immensely proud' to make prestigious UK ranking
An award-winning roadside eatery in the west of Scotland has again been named as one of the top 30 best places to work in hospitality. The Real Food Café in Tyndrum has made the ranking compiled by The Caterer magazine for the second year in a
