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Swinney urged to ditch SNP’s ‘gender ideology’ as Tories warn it is causing harm

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay made the plea amid an employment tribunal brought by nurse Sandie Peggie.

The Independent UK

Sir Sean Connery’s son invests £1 million in inland surf resort

Jason Connery said the resort ‘brings something truly special to Scotland’.

Evening Standard

V&A Dundee’s £2.6 million investment from UK Government confirmed

The museum opened in 2018 and has boosted tourism with 1.35 million visitors to Dundee in 2023.

The Independent UK

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Pipers to count down to 80th anniversary of VE Day with 80 days of piping

Pipe Major Lady Jane Macrae said this year’s commemoration was especially important because of the dwindling number of veterans.

The Independent UK

Rocky path ahead if politicians kowtow to Trump and Farage, warns Sturgeon

The former Scottish first minister urged ‘progressive, liberal people’ to fight back.

Evening Standard

McDermid praises ‘inspirational’ libraries ahead of campaign launch

The Love Libraries campaign begins on February 14 and runs until October and is designed to encourage more people to make use of their resources.

Evening Standard

Health impact of first drugs consumption room won’t be known for years, MPs told

A full report is not expected until four-and-a-half years after the opening of the Thistle Centre in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

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Historic church facing ‘eye-watering’ £8 million in upgrade bills, kirk says

A JustGiving page and consultation have been launched to help safeguard the future of Dunfermline Abbey Church.

The Independent UK

Community pays tribute to tragic schoolgirl on her ‘final journey’

Hope Gordon was found dead alongside her 36-year-old father Mark at a house in West Calder on January 20.

Evening Standard

Gregor Townsend wants perspective after Scotland’s Six Nations loss to Ireland

Sunday’s demoralising defeat at the hands of an Irish side chasing a third consecutive title brought a familiar sense of deflation for Scotland.

The Independent UK

Museum marks first year with exhibition on origins and legacy of Macbeth

Macbeth: An Exhibition runs at Perth Museum from April 25 to August 31.

Evening Standard

‘Uncertainty’ around level of support needed for shipyard’s future, report says

A company financial statement listed ‘stability at the top’ as one of its risks.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘comfortable’ with SNP vetting as Sturgeon and Beattie approved

They were both arrested in relation to the SNP’s finances, but were released without charge pending further investigation.

The Independent UK

Swinney hails ‘tremendous opportunities’ after Spanish takeover of yards

Spanish firm Navantia confirmed at the end of January it had acquired four Harland and Wolff sites across the UK.

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Councils still face £100m bill to cover national insurance hike, says Cosla

The UK Government announced the increase in last year’s Budget.

The Independent UK

Trump’s suggestion US could ‘own’ Gaza completely unacceptable, says Swinney

The president told a White House news conference: ‘The US will take over the Gaza Strip…’

The Independent UK

Refurbishment lifts historic chapel artwork out of the shadows

Rosslyn Chapel shot to fame in the 2000s after featuring in The Da Vinci Code book and film.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Hydrogen-powered home is ‘exciting’ development in climate change fight

The First Minister predicted the heating systems of the future will involve both heat pumps and hydrogen.

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Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress

Gregor Townsend’s side open their Six Nations campaign against Italy at Murrayfield.

The Independent UK

Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy

The Scots are looking to win their opening fixture for the fifth successive campaign.

The Independent UK

Polarisation in politics did not improve after my resignation, says Sturgeon

She stood down in February 2023, believing she had become a ‘polarising’ figure in UK politics.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Yousaf’s decision to dump Greens from government was ‘catastrophic’

Both former first ministers have discussed the move, which resulted in a new SNP leader.

Evening Standard

Power restored to all properties in Scotland after Storm Eowyn

One rail route north of the border remains closed following damage caused by the severe conditions last Friday.

Evening Standard

Onshore GDP contracted 0.5% in a month, figures show

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said she was ‘disappointed’ by the statistics but she added the economy had still grown over the last year.

Evening Standard

Norse code: Keeping the flame at the Up Helly Aa festival

The festival takes place in Lerwick, Shetland, on the last Tuesday in January every year.

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