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Scotland opens spectacular new bridge

Costing nearly 1.5 billion euros, Scotland's new Queensferry Crossing is the third bridge, one for each of the last three centuries, to traverse the Firth of Forth.

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Massive new bridge opens to traffic over Scotland's River Forth

The 2.7-kilometre bridge is the third in as many centuries to link Edinburgh and the north of Scotland

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Tourist hordes descend on the Isle of Skye

The Scottish Island of Skye is experiencing a tourism boom, but not everyone is happy.

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Scotland shaken by biggest earthquake for 30 years

The biggest earthquake for 30 years has made itself felt in western Scotland

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'Rotting flesh' flower pulls in Edinburgh crowds

A huge blooming tropical flower which emits a foul smell to attract insects is also attracting hundreds of people.

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IndyRef2 shelved, for now

Scotland will not move forward with plans for a second referendum on independence from the UK, yet, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

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UK election: what you need to know

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This Scottish duo plans to literally walk around the world

On the morning of Tuesday, March 7 29-year-old Paul Whatley and his dog Brett left their home town of Dunbar in Scotland to engage in the adventure of a lifetime: walking around the…

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UK election: Sturgeon plays down Tory threat in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has played down the threat from the ruling Conservatives in Scotland a day after Prime Minister Theresa May’s party made big gains in local elections…

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Scottish surfer, 22, survives 32 hours at sea

A 22-year-old surfer from Glasgow, western Scotland, has survived a 32-hour-ordeal in the Irish Sea.

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SNP success in election will pave way for Scottish secession vote - Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister and leader of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon, has said success for her party in the upcoming general election will pave the way for a fresh referendum on Scottish…

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Sturgeon puts pressure on London for Scotland independence vote

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has received a letter from Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon,formally requesting an independence referendum

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Scottish parliament backs bid for second independence referendum

The vote gives First Minister Nicola Sturgeon the authority to demand a new ballot

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Sturgeon pushes for second Scottish referendum

Nicola Sturgeon's push for another referendum only 30 months after the first one narrowly rejected independence revolves around Brexit.

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Scottish parliament set to vote on #indyref2

A day before Brexit negotiations formally begin, the Scottish parliament is set to vote on whether or not to request a second independence referendum.

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Scotland and Turkey mean the talk in Brussels is all of referendums

For Theresa May, the talk is all about unity while ballot boxes for Turkish expats open in several EU member states

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Sturgeon claims London left her no choice but to go for independence

Sturgeon's referendum dash before Brexit spooks May and steers UK towards possible constitutional crisis.

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Sturgeon takes first formal step towards Scottish referendum

Scotland's first minister has taken the first formal step towards holding a second referendum on independence. Nicola Sturgeon has gone to the parliament in Edinburgh to seek backing for her plan for

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Sturgeon prepares SNP for second referendum debate and vote

Sturgeon ready for second independence debate and vote