Some of BBC Scotland's most senior journalists are to leave the corporation by April, either voluntarily or after not being reappointed in a cost-cutting drive.
The Herald has learned Seonag Mackinnon, the experienced education correspondent, is leaving as her brief is being combined with that of local government correspondent, held by Jamie McIvor who will cover the joint role.
Colin Wight, the Aberdeen-based correspondent, is thought to be retiring.
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