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SNP leader John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

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Scottish Labour's poll rating plummets but Anas Sarwar still set to be next FM
Scottish Labour’s popularity has plummeted after Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cut the winter fuel payment, with a new poll showing them losing almost one in ten of their voters.

SNP leader John Swinney has reflected on 10 years since the Scottish independence referendum. (Image: PA)

SNP leader John Swinney has reflected on 10 years since the Scottish independence referendum. (Image: PA)

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John Swinney: Scottish independence referendum left positive legacy on country

A private jet landing at an airport

A private jet landing at an airport

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Private jet tax 'could have funded ScotRail discount for the year' research says

A scene from the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

A scene from the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

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Glasgow set to host Commonwealth Games as Scottish Government approve emergency bid

Sharon Small in Nightsleeper

Sharon Small in Nightsleeper

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'Oh bugger, I better shoogle again' - Sharon Small on the making of Nightsleeper

Carlos lets out a holiday flat in Spain

Carlos lets out a holiday flat in Spain

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'People will steal anything': I let a holiday flat – here is what I have learned

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Flamingo Land Loch Lomond

Parks and job creation: Lessons from Flamingo Land and Grangemouth

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in quarter two of 2025. (Image: PA)

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in quarter two of 2025. (Image: PA)

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Grangemouth closure not related to presumption against oil and gas, minister says

Craig Levein has parted company with St Johnstone

Craig Levein has parted company with St Johnstone

St Johnstone FC

St Johnstone sack Craig Levein as search for new manager commences

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon: 2014 Indyref 'wasn't all sweetness and light'

Campaigners celebrate after the result was announced

Campaigners celebrate after the result was announced

Flamingo Land Loch Lomond

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Quiet confidence, elation and a plan for the future as locals overcome Flamingo Land

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Are pro-independence parties still speaking for those who want it?

Wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria kills at least eight

Wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria kills at least eight

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Wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria kills at least eight

Campaigners marching outside the Sandyford sexual health clinic in Glasgow, where Scotland's gender identity service for under-18s is based

Campaigners marching outside the Sandyford sexual health clinic in Glasgow, where Scotland's gender identity service for under-18s is based

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Half of children on Scotland's gender wait list 'could be neuro-diverse', MSPs told

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Guillermo del Toro and his love affair with Edinburgh's bookshops

ABC, led by charismatic singer Martin Fry

ABC, led by charismatic singer Martin Fry

Music in Scotland

11 gigs to book now as New Romantic chart-topper returns to Scotland

The Turnberry resort underwent a massive refurbishment after Donald Trump bought it from a Dubai-based company in 2014.

The Turnberry resort underwent a massive refurbishment after Donald Trump bought it from a Dubai-based company in 2014.

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Does Trump Turnberry get my vote for hospitality?

Conservationists are warning of a

Conservationists are warning of a

The Big Butterfly Count

Nature experts warn of ‘butterfly emergency’ with record lows in annual count

Kenny Hyslop appears in the video for Simple Mind's Sweat in Bullet

Kenny Hyslop appears in the video for Simple Mind's Sweat in Bullet

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Tributes paid following death of 'much loved' Simple Minds drummer

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Amidst the treasured family memories, granddaughter uncovers tragedy and loss

Nightsleeper: Even the night bus to London wasn't this bad

If The Shed was as popular as those lamenting its loss claim, it wouldn’t be closing

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

Neil Mackay: I couldn't watch the Salmond-Sturgeon documentary. It turned my stomach

Kerry Hudson: The kids were on a wave while I was waiving the fun

Andy Maciver: Gloomy Sir Keir has to do more than say 'we are not the Tories’

Sport

Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo wants Celtic Park to become the fortress it once was on the European stage.

How Celtic plan to make Paradise 'hell' once more for Champions League visitors
Celtic's Paulo Bernardo says the home players must match the intensity of the fans on Champions League nights to make Paradise 'hell' for visiting teams.

Stephen Robinson is confident he can get the best out of Kevin van Veen at St Mirren

Stephen Robinson is confident he can get the best out of Kevin van Veen at St Mirren

'First class' - The unseen impact Kevin van Veen is already having at St Mirren

The scoreboard shows the shock final result when Celtic played Artmedia Bratislava result in a Champions League qualifier in 2005

The scoreboard shows the shock final result when Celtic played Artmedia Bratislava result in a Champions League qualifier in 2005

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Slovan manager plotting repeat of shock Artmedia result with his Rangers fan son

St Johnstone FC

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Early frontrunner for St Johnstone job emerges as next manager odds are revealed

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, left, has a laugh with kit man Hughie Hoolihan in training at Lennoxtown today

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, left, has a laugh with kit man Hughie Hoolihan in training at Lennoxtown today

Brendan Rodgers on why Celtic are in 'best place' to deliver Champions League success

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Flamingo Land Loch Lomond

Parks and job creation: Lessons from Flamingo Land and Grangemouth

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Guillermo del Toro and his love affair with Edinburgh's bookshops

Carlos lets out a holiday flat in Spain

Carlos lets out a holiday flat in Spain

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'People will steal anything': I let a holiday flat – here is what I have learned

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Business

The cafe bar is on the market

The cafe bar is on the market

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Popular café bar in 'buzzing district' in Scottish city goes on market

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Impact of Scottish Government income tax decisions on businesses revealed

The guesthouse is on the market

The guesthouse is on the market

‘Number one-rated’ guesthouse near 900-year-old abbey put on market

The hotel has been sold

The hotel has been sold

Family sells 17th century hotel in ‘affluent’ Scottish village

The former school has been put on the market

The former school has been put on the market

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Famous former ‘high class school’ building goes on market

The release coincides with the island's jazz festival

The release coincides with the island's jazz festival

Famous Scotch whisky distillery unveils 'luxurious' limited release

Jamaica's Usain Bolt takes a selfie with fans after winning the men's 4x100 metre relay at Hampden Park

Jamaica's Usain Bolt takes a selfie with fans after winning the men's 4x100 metre relay at Hampden Park

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Commonwealth Games 2014

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Why does nobody want the Commonwealth Games?