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Scottish Conservative deputy leader Meghan Gallacher (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scottish Conservatives

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Meghan Gallacher makes formal complaint about Scottish Conservative MP
Scottish Conservatives leadership candidate Meghan Gallacher has formally complained about one of the party’s MPs, with the MSP understood to be accusing the shadow cabinet member of threatening her career

Winter fuel payments are to be means tested

Winter fuel payments are to be means tested

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Swinney urged to challenge UK Government in court over Winter Fuel Payment change

Health Secretary Neil Gray and Finance Secretary, Shona Robison - also a former Health Secretary - listen as First Minister John Swinney is grilled on the Programme for Government and budget cuts announced this week

Health Secretary Neil Gray and Finance Secretary, Shona Robison - also a former Health Secretary - listen as First Minister John Swinney is grilled on the Programme for Government and budget cuts announced this week

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Did the Programme for Government hold any answers for health and social care?

File photo dated 01-05-1965 of Liverpool captain Ron Yeats (top) holds onto the FA Cup as he is

File photo dated 01-05-1965 of Liverpool captain Ron Yeats (top) holds onto the FA Cup as he is

Liverpool and Dundee United legend Ron Yeats dies aged 86

John Swinney, First Minister

John Swinney, First Minister

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Brian Donnelly: SNP 'legislative burden' blamed for drop in number of homes for rent

The Kirkhouse Inn Strathblane

The Kirkhouse Inn Strathblane

Take on the Crystal Booking Maze for the best curry of the year

St Peter’s Seminary near Cardross

St Peter’s Seminary near Cardross

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Brutalist architecture in Scotland: Buildings, landmarks and masterpieces

There is here is a very real need for heating support for older people far beyond the winter fuel payment

There is here is a very real need for heating support for older people far beyond the winter fuel payment

CITIZENS ADVICE

Fuel poverty among elderly will increase, so seek help now

Minister for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance

Minister for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance

Lennie Pennie: An appeal on domestic abuse: put yourself in our shoes

Elizabeth Strout

Elizabeth Strout

Flawed, damaged and difficult – just like real life

Sir Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton in The Critic

Sir Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton in The Critic

Alison Rowat: Everyone's a critic - unfortunately

Oasis at Loch Lomond

Oasis at Loch Lomond

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Susan Swarbrick: Oasis reunion proves that the 1990s were the best decade

Glasgow's Brutalist buildings are featured in a new exhibition

Glasgow's Brutalist buildings are featured in a new exhibition

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A monstrous design: The beauty of Glasgow's Brutalist buildings

Dougie Donnelly at home in Glasgow

Dougie Donnelly at home in Glasgow

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Dougie Donnelly gives his verdict on Scotland’s greatest athlete

John Swinney with Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh,

John Swinney with Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh,

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Brian Taylor: Think John Swinney has had a tough week? Stand by for more

Scottish Food Influencer of the Year celebrates Diwali with new book

Scottish Food Influencer of the Year celebrates Diwali with new book

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Scottish Food Influencer of the Year celebrates Diwali with new book

The broken plaque in Calton Burial Ground

The broken plaque in Calton Burial Ground

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Is Glasgow in danger of forgetting the legacy of the Calton Weavers?

The Mennock pass, Dumfries and Galloway, South West 300 Picture: Damian Shields/ VisitScotland

The Mennock pass, Dumfries and Galloway, South West 300 Picture: Damian Shields/ VisitScotland

Scottish agency bids to create rural powerhouse in south

Runrig bowed out with two concerts in Stirling in August 2018

Runrig bowed out with two concerts in Stirling in August 2018

The 1987 album that was a breakthrough for a superb Scottish band

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' I want to make this the most accessible private club in the country '

Alison Rowat: Everyone's a critic - unfortunately

That no Scottish child will ever be jailed again is something to be proud of

Brian Taylor: Think John Swinney has had a tough week? Stand by for more

Neil Mackay: Scotland faces the prospect of ungovernable political chaos

Kerry Hudson: A feast of friendship in fabulous Florence

Andy Maciver: Mayors are the opportunity from this week’s chaos

Sport

Alex Valle takes part in a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown, main picture, and Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, inset

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Be ready: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski sends message to Celtic new boy
Robert Lewandowski has told his Barcelona club mate Alex Valle he will have to perform at his very best to make a success of his loan spell at Celtic.

File photo dated 01-05-1965 of Liverpool captain Ron Yeats (top) holds onto the FA Cup as he is

File photo dated 01-05-1965 of Liverpool captain Ron Yeats (top) holds onto the FA Cup as he is

Liverpool and Dundee United legend Ron Yeats dies aged 86

Archie Gray has made two substitute appearances in the English Premier League

Archie Gray has made two substitute appearances in the English Premier League

English football

Why £40million Spurs starlet is 'unlikely' to complete Scotland U-turn

Luis 'Duk' Lopes has rejoined the Aberdeen squad after apologising for his actions

Luis 'Duk' Lopes has rejoined the Aberdeen squad after apologising for his actions

Duk apologises to Aberdeen as he returns to training after going AWOL

Hungary fans goad their Scotland counterparts during the Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer

Hungary fans goad their Scotland counterparts during the Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer

MATTHEW LINDSAY

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The Tartan Army must embrace ultra culture to help Scotland recover from Euro 2024

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Opinion

Hungary fans goad their Scotland counterparts during the Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer

Hungary fans goad their Scotland counterparts during the Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer

MATTHEW LINDSAY

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The Tartan Army must embrace ultra culture to help Scotland recover from Euro 2024

Steve Clarke set Scotland up in a positive manner against Poland, and mustn't let the cruel defeat deter him from staying on the front foot.

Steve Clarke set Scotland up in a positive manner against Poland, and mustn't let the cruel defeat deter him from staying on the front foot.

Anthony Ralston

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No matter the results, Steve Clarke must keep Scotland on the front foot

US Vice President Kamala Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris

Lawrence Donegan

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Harris and Trump couldn't be more opposed ahead of crunch TV debate

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Business

The hotel is rich in history

The hotel is rich in history

'Time is right' for family to sell famous Scottish hotel after three generations

Revealed: The winning and losing areas as average Scottish house price surges £5,366

Revealed: The winning and losing areas as average Scottish house price surges £5,366

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Revealed: The winning and losing areas as average Scottish house price surges £5,366

John Swinney, First Minister

John Swinney, First Minister

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Brian Donnelly: SNP 'legislative burden' blamed for drop in number of homes for rent

Ian McConnell: Spotlight on ScotRail as return of peak fares looms

Ian McConnell: Spotlight on ScotRail as return of peak fares looms

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Ian McConnell: Spotlight on ScotRail as return of peak fares looms

How the new homes could look

How the new homes could look

Housebuilder brings forward plans for 100 new homes in historic Scottish village

Hotel on famous Scottish tourist route in 'state-of-the-art;' gym move

Hotel on famous Scottish tourist route in 'state-of-the-art;' gym move

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Hotel on famous Scottish tourist route in 'state-of-the-art' gym move

GB Energy launch offers cold comfort as price cap rises

GB Energy launch offers cold comfort as price cap rises

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GB Energy launch offers cold comfort as price cap rises