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Boris is 'trying to get a deal' says Davidson in resignation speech

Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson announced her resignation on Thursday and said she wanted to spend more time with her family.

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Watch: Woman set for epic trip following migration of imperiled osprey

The woman dubbed a "human swan" after embarking on a mammoth paramotor flight to follow the bird's migration route is taking off again.

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Small majority for Scottish independence for first time in two years

Scottish voters would back independence from the UK by a small majority, a new poll suggests, in the first poll lead for independence for two years.

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Scotland wants continued EU-protection for its whisky and salmon

Scottish authorities have called on the British government to secure mutual recognition of geographically protected produce with the EU even in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Johnson's Scotland visit exposes divisions over Brexit, independence

Despite a cash pledge to boost growth, the new prime minister's readiness for a no-deal Brexit is under fire in the pro-EU nation.

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Take an eco-friendly break in Britain's greenest city

Edinburgh was named Britain's greenest city this year this might make it the perfect place for a green getaway.

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We went off-roading with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan in Scotland

A luxury SUV experience with Rolls-Royce in Scotland's Speyside

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II receives keys to city of Edinburg

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II received the keys to the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in a ceremony on Friday (28 June) that kicks off Holyrood week.

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'They're all pretty awful prospects' - Sturgeon on Tory candidates

As the ten remaining candidates for the Conservative leadership in Westminster make their pitches inside parliament, Scotland's first minister did not wish to endorse any of them.

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2019 Women's World Cup: England beat rivals Scotland in opener

England stayed in second gear against debutantes Scotland

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Scottish government approves new legislation on Indy Ref 2

The Scottish government has published new legislation outlining a second vote for independence. This comes after SNP's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon secured a record number of MEPs in the latest EU election. The new bill does not specify a date for the vote.

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Scotland unveils framework for possible future independence referendum

The legal framework for future referendums in Scotland, including a possible referendum on independence, was published by the Scottish government

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Tens of thousands of Scots march to demand independence referendum

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Glasgow - the largest city in Scotland - on Saturday (May 4) to demand a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom as polls suggest support for secession is at a peak of the past four years.

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Scottish independence: "It's time," says SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Britain's parliamentary system is "broken" Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon told a party conference in Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Brexit delay 'must not be wasted' warns EU's Barnier

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has urged British political leaders to break their deadlock and said the week ahead would be “very important."

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Scottish FM: Scotland must have second referendum if Brexit goes ahead

Scotland must have second independence referendum by 2021 if Brexit goes ahead, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

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Watch: Budapest Holocaust march honours Scottish missionary

Jane Haining died at Auschwitz and is the only Scot to be honoured as “righteous among the nations” by Yad Vashem.

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Scotland's message of love for Europe as Brexit looms

"Europe, let's continue our love affair", urges a pro-EU Scottish campaign, launched on March 29, the day the UK was meant to leave the EU.

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Teen confesses to rape and murder of 6-year-old girl before sentencing

Aaron Campbell, 16, confessed to the abduction, rape and murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail before his sentencing on Thursday morning.

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Lucky dog rescued in Scotland by helicopter crew on training exercise

A dog missing for 48 hours in difficult weather conditions was rescued by a helicopter crew in Cairngorms, Scotland on Wednesday.