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Craig Gordon urges Scotland to come back fighting after painful Croatia loss
Craig Gordon insists Scotland can take plenty of positives into the Portugal game on Tuesday following their luckless 2-1 Nations League defeat to Croatia in Zagreb. The 41-year-old goalkeeper made his first start for his country in around two
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Jannik Sinner seals year-end top spot after reaching Shanghai Masters final
Jannik Sinner secured the end-of-year ATP number-one ranking by reaching the Shanghai Masters final with a 6-4 7-5 win over Tomas Machac. Czech Machac was looking to follow on from his victory over world number two Carlos Alcaraz, and had got off
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'No one will ever again come as close as Salmond did to making Scotland independent'
In the course of a few hours in the north-east of Scotland in September, 2014 I had a glimpse of what people mean when they talk about political greatness. Alex Salmond had invited me to join him on a helicopter tour of Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness
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What will happen to Alex Salmond's unfinished business?
Just three weeks ago Alex Salmond was in Holyrood’s public gallery, watching as the King paid tribute to the Scottish Parliament's first 25 years. The former first minister cut a lonely figure. His two living predecessors didn’t turn up and his
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Steve Clarke says ‘disappointment is massive’ as Scotland denied at the death
Steve Clarke insists Scotland are “on the right path” after his luckless side had a last-gasp goal ruled out to lose 2-1 to Croatia in Zagreb. Ryan Christie put the visitors ahead in the 33rd minute of the Nations League game, Igor Matanovic levelling
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Sturgeon pays tribute to 'incredibly significant' Alex Salmond following his death
Nicola Sturgeon said Alex Salmond was an "incredibly significant figure" in her life as she paid tribute to her former mentor following his sudden death. The former first minister said she was "shocked and sorry" to learn of Mr Salmond's death,
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Obituary: A fierce campaigner and master tactician who reshaped Scottish politics
He was the fierce campaigner and master tactician who succeeded in reshaping Scottish politics beyond recognition. Loved and loathed in equal measure, but few could deny Alex Salmond's immense impact both north - and south - of the border.
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'Utterly heartbroken': Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known as Jackmaster, dies aged 38
Scottish DJ and producer Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster, has died aged 38, his family has announced. Revill died in Ibiza on Saturday morning following “complications arising from an accidental head injury”, his family said. A statement
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Croatia 2 Scotland 1: Winless run goes on as Scots denied by VAR at the death
When your luck is out, it is out alright. Scotland slipped to yet another defeat as they went down to Croatia in Zagreb, but it was in the cruellest of circumstances, as a last-gasp equaliser was ruled out for offside deep into stoppage time. The
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'Heartbroken': Tributes made to 'finest First Minister' as flags lowered at Holyrood
The King and the Prime Minister have led tributes to Alex Salmond calling him a “monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics” as politicians across the divide told of their shock at the passing of the former First Minister who died on Saturday aged
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Reaction from the world of politics following death of Alex Salmond
10:48pm Tomorrow's front page The front page of the Herald on Sunday following the death of Alex Salmond (Image:
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Kris Doolan says Thistle must be more adventurous after Falkirk draw
Kris Doolan has called for his Partick Thistle side to be more adventurous in the final third after the Jags came from behind to grab a point at home to William Hill Championship leaders Falkirk. Thistle struggled to fashion opportunities throughout
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Alex Salmond looked to his future in Holyrood when I interviewed him weeks ago
Alex Salmond's death comes as a shock to the political world, including to journalists like me who had spent time interviewing him about his future just weeks before. The former first minister has always commanded any room he was in and this was
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Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69
Former first minister Alex Salmond has died suddenly at the age of 69. The Alba leader collapsed at a conference in North Macedonia. According to local officials, he lost consciousness at the Inex Olgica hotel, near the city of Ohrid, at about
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Topi Keskinen: The Aberdeen star who sports a tattoo of Wayne Rooney fishing
Finland winger Topi Keskinen’s two loves are Wayne Rooney and fishing and so passionate is he about them that he combined the two in a tattoo. Keskinen, who plays for Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen, has a self-designed image of the former England
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Scots Word of the Week: Fashious
Scots has quite a few words for things that are “troublesome, annoying, irksome; of a task, tricky, ticklish” or, as further defined in the Dictionaries of the Scots Language, “Fractious, peevish, fretty, especially of children; fussy, fastidious”.
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Scotland player ratings in narrow Nations League defeat to Croatia
Craig Gordon 7 First tested by Kramaric after 30 minutes but comfortable in palming the ball away. Could do nothing to deny Croatia leveller from Matanovic as it was arrowed into the bottom corner through a number of bodies. Made a couple of smart
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Steve Clarke names Scotland side to face Croatia in Nations League
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland side to face Croatia. The national team are in Zagreb for a Nations League tie tonight. Scotland are looking for their first win in League A Group 1 after losses to Poland and Portugal in previous outings
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Trump golf course environmental claims ‘laughable’, campaigners say
Campaigners have described as “laughable” the environmental credentials of Donald Trump’s new links golf course, which is set to open in Aberdeenshire in 2025. Trump International has billed the new 18-hole championship links near Balmedie as “
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Woman and two dogs killed after being hit by car in Scots town
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road crash on the B9152, near Granish Junction in Aviemore on Friday. Around 9.45pm, police were called to the incident which involved a grey Peugeot 207, a 40-year-old female pedestrian and
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Motorcyclist who died in M74 crash near Abington named
A 45-year-old motorcyclist who died in a crash on the M74 near Abington on Friday, 27 September 2024, has been named. He was James Martin from the Linwood area. His family has asked for privacy. They have issued the following statement: “We
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Alan Simpson: Tourist tax should benefit visitors and not just plug budget gaps
GEORGE Harrison was universally known as the quiet Beatle, although he could throw a good strop with the best of them. His song-writing talents were also under-rated, with the spotlight forever being shone on John Lennon and Paul McCartney and
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Two taken to hospital after crash sparks closure of A82
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash sparked the closure of the A82 in both directions. Police were called to a report of a one car crash near Tyndrum at around 10:40am on Saturday. Emergency services attended and a man and
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Former First Minister slams not fit for purpose SFA youth governance
The governance of youth football in Scotland is ‘not fit for purpose’ and the lack of ambition shown by the Scottish FA in developing young players is ‘insulting’, according to former First Minister, Henry McLeish. In a wide-ranging interview on
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Poverty costs us all. Together we can work to end it
I recently heard a Scottish political commentator say (and I paraphrase) "Poverty can’t be ended, no other country has done it, so why do we think we can!" It’s stuck with me. Or rather, infuriated me. It’s true, poverty exists across the globe
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ScotRail to boost Highland workforce with new engineering roles
ScotRail has unveiled plans to bolster its team of engineers in the Highlands to help keep train services in the north of the country on track. The rail operator is hiring skilled engineers at its Inverness Depot, with salaries starting from £47,338
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Is TV ready for this superhero lawyer in an M&S tweed jacket?
Thank you merciful heavens for sending me Showtrial, (BBC1, Sunday). And thank you writer Ben Richards, whose picture is now pinned up above my bed. Why? Because Richards’ series has arrived at the time when we’re drowning in beach-based TV ‘tec
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'Scots are getting braver' - Australian TV judge on cutting-edge Caledonian style
Banjo Beale is a natural raconteur. He has a delightful knack for weaving a story that keeps the listener rapt, whether it is imparting a pet hate of podcast-length voice messages or sharing his passion for upcycling everything from old doors to pottery
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Budget will boost living standards, revive NHS and ‘rebuild Britain’ – Starmer
The Budget will focus on boosting living standards, reviving the NHS and “rebuilding Britain”, Sir Keir Starmer said as he signalled investment in schools, housing and transport. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her first Budget on October
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'There's a distinct soulfulness to Scottish music’
Over the decades, Scottish musicians have made many classic, cult or under-appreciated albums that have stood the test of time. Today, we look back at The Bathers' 1997 album, Kelvingrove Baby. KELVINGROVE Baby is, says Stefan Kassel, all these
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Golden oldie Hutcheon enjoys his silver lining in a career of perseverance
The ageing process doesn’t come itself. A twinge here, a hirple there, inexplicable grunts and groans out of nowhere? Even those dunts and dents of yore, that were brushed off with youthful, nonchalant resilience at the time, eventually come home
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When it comes to healthcare, is rural Scotland a victim of 'geographical narcissism'?
Talk of a "two-tier" healthcare system tends to mean one thing: the gulf between the private sector and the NHS. But in countries like Scotland with large rural geographies, two-tier healthcare could also mean the difference between what is on
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FIFA urged to act as Brexit turns Celtic and Rangers from 'hunters into the hunted'
FIFA have been urged to increase training compensation for young players and regulate agents more closely amid concerns about the impact of Brexit on the Scottish game and growing fears that Premiership clubs could be forced to shut down their youth
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Choppy waters ahead for Steve Clarke and Scotland in long journey to Euros redemption
STEVE Clarke’s chances of surviving as Scotland manager seemed about as high as Lieutenant Dan’s hopes of riding out Hurricane Milton on his 22 foot sailboat Seashell in Tampa Bay Harbour earlier this week in the immediate aftermath of the Euro 2024
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Steven Camley on … The early release of prisoners
You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk.
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Herald Diary: Why David Coulthard's Monaco win was nothing special
Monstrous missive HUGE news! Evidence the Loch Ness Monster exists. And this time it’s not just a blurry photo. It’s a blurry noise. A sonar reading was taken by a boat probing the dark waters, and it picked up a "distinct anomaly"
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Mark Smith: The Scots who love Badenoch and Jenrick
I remember the day an English person I used to work with who doesn’t speak to me anymore found out that I am not left-wing. “You’re not left-wing?” she said incredulously. “But you’re from Scotland! A left-wing country!” I tried to tell her that not
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'I was blown away by the Beatles of baking. The food here is fabulous'
Two Eight Seven Glasgow Another true story: I’m walking into town very early on Saturday morning because, frankly, well, I need to lose some weight, and as I amble down Langside Road in Govanhill what do I see: an enormous snaking, stamping
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Hannah Rankin: Conor McGregor has taken me under his wing ahead of BKFC debut
Hannah Rankin and Conor McGregor are not the most obvious pairing when it comes to friendship. But Rankin’s new venture has seen her taken under the wing of the UFC superstar as she attempts the seemingly impossible; to become a two-sport world
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Letters: What a let-down: Russell Findlay failed his first big test
"I WILL challenge the cosy, socialist consensus that has failed Scotland for the last 25 years." That was Russell Findlay's persuasive message during the recent Scottish Conservatives' leadership election. And yet, during the debate concerning the
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Brian Taylor: Keir Starmer’s first 100 days – how much worse can it get?
So how has it been for you? The first 100 days? Of the new Labour government? What’s that? You couldn’t care less? OK, so it doesn’t really matter. And I know you’ve been far too tied up in your own problems to bother about Sir Keir Starmer. But humour
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Renowned artist and teacher who created 36 views of landmark Scottish hill
James Greer Born: November 4, 1934; Died: October 2, 2024. FOUR years ago, Milngavie’s Lillie Art Gallery announced three new exhibitions. Among them was one by James Greer, entitled 36 Views of Dumgoyne. A Herald arts writer described it thus
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Socialist old Etonian Tam Dalyell's peacocks pecked my kecks
I’VE several personal memories associated with Sir Tam Dalyell, baronet and Labour politician. I recall a Labour meeting in a council estate at which he called Margaret Thatcher “a bounder” and possibly also “a cad”. From 1969 to 2005, he was Westminster
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250 years of spinning history comes to an end at New Lanark World Heritage Site
For visitors to New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage Site, seeing the mill buildings, counting house and hydro-powered 19th century spinning machinery at work is like taking a step back in time. And for growing numbers of craft enthusiasts who cherish
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Analysis: SNP bounce back as Labour mark 'dreadful' 100 days in power
One summer evening last year a senior SNP figure shared their rather gloomy view with me about what was likely to happen at the forthcoming general election, then expected this autumn. The insider was rather pessimistic about their party's prospects
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‘Some people say it's like stepping back in time - joiners must love it’
Its tweeds and tailoring may have been given a contemporary twist but the 19th century counters where a Prince's plus fours were once laid out remain unchanged, aside from a few dents and chips. Customers arriving at Campbell & Co are shopping
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Hidden cost of creating Scotland’s new energy powerhouses
Scotland is at the forefront of a new energy storage revolution led by hydropower but some communities have raised concerns over the potential cost of net zero progress. Sometimes the dimensions of £1 billion hydro plants have raised concerns,
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Family to sell village hotel on world-famous Scottish tourist route
A family has put a hotel on the North Coast 500 tourist route on the market. The premises are in a prominent position in a "picturesque" fishing village, and house the only hotel and pub in the village. The village from above (Image: Cornerstone
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Brian Donnelly: 'Step-change' as Labour underwrites new £1bn Scottish hydro projects
A new hydropower energy revolution is under way in Scotland and it is set to accelerate. The new Labour UK Government was praised for sticking to plans to underwrite the risk of building Scotland’s £1 billion apiece hydro energy storage sites within
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Closing date for offers for land in Scottish city with potential for houses
A closing date has been set for offers for what is described as “a rare income-producing development opportunity in a highly sought-after Edinburgh district”, with potential to build houses flagged by the selling agent. Shepherd Chartered Surveyors
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Questions raised over Scotland's new energy storage farms
The need for large-scale energy storage has been underlined as the UK Government set out its plans to support the industry. However, concerns have been raised around scale and safety of storage facilities including lithium battery parks.
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Helen Xiong: China may be complex, but it is impossible to ignore
China faces many challenges. But extrapolating from its current weakness is a mistake. To understand the country’s potential, look to nature. After Moso bamboo germinates, there can be little visible growth for years as the plant develops a robust
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'Fresh start' as UK bar chain reveals new name
A high-street bar chain which recently emerged from a major financial restructuring has changed its name. Revolution Bars Group, which operates of 60 bars trading under the Revolucion de Cuba, Revolution and Peach Pub brands, has been renamed The
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I found a wild brassica growing on beach so took a few seeds home and got a surprise
Kale is one of our tastiest and most versatile brassicas and many, though not all, varieties withstand whatever a Scottish winter throws at them. But a few kales are less robust so should be enjoyed in autumn and early winter. In my book ‘Emerald
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Calls for 'insincere' ScotGov to publish climate assessment on A96 dualling project
The Scottish Government is being urged to publish a ‘long overdue’ assessment on the A96 Dualling project ahead of the budget announcement this year. Scottish Green spokesperson for transport, Mark Ruskell MSP, has accused the SNP government of