This week, Nicola Sturgeon's plans for a second independence referendum to be held before May 2021 dominated headlines across the country.
But which stories took the interest of The Herald's readers this week?
Leak: SNP HQ acted like a 'banana republic' over EU poll
A leaked email has created controversy over the way the SNP went about creating its candidate list for next month's European election.
Read the full story HERE.
Tribunal releases full findings into former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
On Tuesday, it was revealed that former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Seikh 'completely failed' to consider her responsibilities as a solicitor, in a case which caused her to be fined for professional misconduct.
Read the full story HERE.
Theresa May 'will block new independence referendum'
Wednesday revealed the Prime Minister had already made up her mind when it came to the latest Scottish independence update.
Read the full story HERE.
Petition launched to bring back plastic straws to McDonald's
More than 35,000 people have signed a petition to bring back plastic straws to McDonalds, after they were phased out last year.
Read the full story HERE.
European media reacts to Nicola Sturgeon's indyref2 update
We took a look at how media outlets across Europe reported on the First Minister's update on a second Scottish independence referendum.
Read the full story HERE.
Three children of Scotland's biggest landowner Anders Povlsen killed in Sri Lanka attacks
After the Easter Sunday attacks claimed the lives of over 200 people, it was revealed on Monday that three of the victims were children of Scotland's biggest landowner.
Read the full story HERE.
'Cross-dressing males' to be allowed in women-only gym sessions in Glasgow
On Monday, The Herald exclusively revealed that female-only swimming and gym sessions across Glasgow are to be opened to cross-dressing males.
Read the full story HERE.
Matthew Lindsay: Rangers can topple Celtic as the dominant force in Scotland next season if . . .
Chief football writer Matthew Lindsay commented on Ranger's chances at overtaking Celtic as the 'dominant force' in Scotland next season.
Read the full story HERE.
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