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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney

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John Swinney ducks question on whether he'll continue council tax freeze

Creative Scotland chief executive Iain Munro

Creative Scotland chief executive Iain Munro

Creative Scotland

Head of Creative Scotland insists 'hands were tied' when closing key fund

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The peculiar Holyrood jousting style of Douglas Ross

Ann Quinton of Elvanfoot with her wood-burning stove STY VA..Picture Gordon Terris Herald & Times..24/5/24.

Ann Quinton of Elvanfoot with her wood-burning stove STY VA..Picture Gordon Terris Herald & Times..24/5/24.

Wood-burning stoves

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SNP u-turns on wood-burning stove ban

Donald Trump's supporters leave rallies in droves as MAGA faces Harris tipping point

Donald Trump's supporters leave rallies in droves as MAGA faces Harris tipping point

Lawrence Donegan

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Donald Trump's supporters leave rallies in droves as MAGA faces Harris tipping point

Flamingo Lands had their application rejected

Flamingo Lands had their application rejected

Flamingo Land Loch Lomond

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John Swinney 'won't prejudice' Flamingo Land appeal as demands made to end contract

WICS board chair Donald Macrae

WICS board chair Donald Macrae

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WICS claim culture change as they are quizzed by MSPs over 'laughable' training costs

People are still marching for independence

People are still marching for independence

Scottish independence

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Herald Poll: Has your vote changed on Scottish Independence?

Marlon Brando in the Godfather

Marlon Brando in the Godfather

National government

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Herald Diary: Marlon Brando's Godfather has nothing on this Morningside mafia

Scottish athletes enter Celtic Park for the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

Scottish athletes enter Celtic Park for the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

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Neil Mackay: Grangemouth and the Games … a Scottish tale of bread and circuses

Former First Minister Alex Salmond

Former First Minister Alex Salmond

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Rebecca McQuillan: You’d have done better, would you, Alex? Sorry, I don’t buy it

The Westminster government's track record is

The Westminster government's track record is

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Letters: Think the SNP made a mess of things? What about Westminster?

Campaigners have called for the rewilding of 30% of the land and sea by 2030

Campaigners have called for the rewilding of 30% of the land and sea by 2030

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Letters: Do rewilders just want to leave our countryside as a giant playground?

Keir Starmer has criticised the SNP's handling of Scottish finances.

Keir Starmer has criticised the SNP's handling of Scottish finances.

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Keir Starmer blames SNP for state of Scotland's finances

Starmer and Grangemouth

Starmer and Grangemouth

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Starmer rejects Labour MP's 'sleepwalking' criticism over Grangemouth closure

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth gave a talk at the teaching conference in Sitrling

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth gave a talk at the teaching conference in Sitrling

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S4 exams to stay as Scottish Government rejects key Hayward review recommendation

First Minister John Swinney during FMQs in Holyrood.

First Minister John Swinney during FMQs in Holyrood.

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John Swinney under pressure as 52,700 young Scots economically inactive

Police Scotland is having to make more cuts

Police Scotland is having to make more cuts

Police Scotland

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Justice Secretary concerns over fall in women joining Police Scotland amid sexism row

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Live and breaking news from The Herald

Live and breaking news from The Herald

Then-leader of the Labour Party Ed Miliband speaks as chair of the Better Together Campaign Alistair Darling (R), Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown (L), John Prescott MP (2L) and Scottish Labour's Johann Lamont campaign for a No vote

Then-leader of the Labour Party Ed Miliband speaks as chair of the Better Together Campaign Alistair Darling (R), Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown (L), John Prescott MP (2L) and Scottish Labour's Johann Lamont campaign for a No vote

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'Support for independence has always been a spasm rather than a sustained demand'

Free school meals

Free school meals

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One in five Scottish kids living in poverty still not eligible for free school meals

The 2014 independence referendum marks its 10th anniversary – but where are Scots on the question in 2024?

The 2014 independence referendum marks its 10th anniversary – but where are Scots on the question in 2024?

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Indyref at 10: Where are you now on the constitution?

Yes supporters gather in George Square, Glasgow,

Yes supporters gather in George Square, Glasgow,

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Pollster: Foolish to assume independence is ‘over and done’

Former first minister Alex Salmond discussed his successor Nicola Sturgeon's role in the 10 years since the Scottish independence referendum. (Image: PA).

Former first minister Alex Salmond discussed his successor Nicola Sturgeon's role in the 10 years since the Scottish independence referendum. (Image: PA).

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Alex Salmond blames Nicola Sturgeon for 10 wasted years of Scottish independence

Alistair Carmichael in the Commons

Alistair Carmichael in the Commons

Alistair Carmichael

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No voters were ‘scared’ during 'intense' indyref, says former Scottish Secretary

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Ian McConnell: Income tax reality at odds with hysterical Scottish Government critics

Major shift in Scottish property market since independence referendum

Major shift in Scottish property market since independence referendum

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Major shift in Scottish property market since independence referendum

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

Police Scotland chief constable Jo Farrell on patrol in Glasgow city centre

Police Scotland chief constable Jo Farrell on patrol in Glasgow city centre

Police Scotland

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Calum Steele: The madness of Police Scotland bosses knows no bounds

Victoria Starmer, fourth from right, attends the Edeline Lee show during London Fashion Week. Photo by Nicky J Sims/Getty Images)

Victoria Starmer, fourth from right, attends the Edeline Lee show during London Fashion Week. Photo by Nicky J Sims/Getty Images)

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Alison Rowat: You don't need Specsavers to see who is wrong in Labour freebies row

Photograph posed by model

Photograph posed by model

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Letters: Read this story and ask whether rape victims should 'reframe their trauma'

Sir Keir has insisted rules are being followed (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Sir Keir has insisted rules are being followed (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

National government

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Letters: The Starmers have demeaned themselves in this donation row

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

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Sturgeon predicts united Ireland and Independent Scotland as part of UK 'shake up'

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Has the independence referendum had a positive or divisive legacy?

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Jeane Freeman: 'I don't think Yes Scotland knew what to do with the grassroots'

John Swinney speaking to independence supporters on the anniversary of the indyref

John Swinney speaking to independence supporters on the anniversary of the indyref

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Swinney: 'UK Government can't block independence if it is democratic wish of Scots'

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at SNP conference

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at SNP conference

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Allan Faulds: SNP collapse hasn’t translated into collapsing Independence support

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SNP leader John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

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

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

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

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon

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

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Impact of Scottish Government income tax decisions on businesses revealed

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

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Swinney to face first grilling as FM from senior MSP group

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

Business Voices

Commonwealth Games 2014

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Why does nobody want the Commonwealth Games?

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump points to supporters after speaking at a campaign rally Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump points to supporters after speaking at a campaign rally Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C

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'It's a wild ride' - what is it like being a Scot in midst of polarised US election?

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon

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

Tony Blair and Sir Keir Starmer

Tony Blair and Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer

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Gregor Gall: Tony Blair failed to reinvent Britain - and Keir Starmer will fail too

Ministers 'should prioritise public order over political distractions such as independence'

Ministers 'should prioritise public order over political distractions such as independence'

National government

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Letters: The 2014 referendum has left Scottish society divided

Letters: King Charles should dip into his fortune to help Britain's poorest

Letters: King Charles should dip into his fortune to help Britain's poorest

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Letters: King Charles should dip into his fortune to help Britain's poorest

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

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