National News
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First minister's support for Harris is 'insult' says Trump business
John Swinney called on US voters to back Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the US election.
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Teenager pleads guilty to murdering woman in street
The masked teenager made threats to Danielle Davidson before repeatedly stabbing her.
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Major rail line to close for 16 weeks
The line between East Kilbride and Glasgow is set to close as part of an electrification upgrade.
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Funding of A9 dualling project a real concern, say MSPs
They also say issues around funding had already delayed the £3bn Inverness to Perth project.
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Officer injured as riot police called to Edinburgh fireworks disorder
Police say a number of people have been involved in disorder in the same area of Edinburgh where there were attacks last year.
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Cancer ward to close after mould infections found in patients
The aspergillosis cases were detected at University Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock earlier this year.
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Police reinvestigate disappearance of teenager 26 years ago
Kenneth Jones, who was 18 at the time, was last seen on 2 November 1988 in Glenrothes.
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Man arrested over murder of woman in Glasgow city centre
Sandie Butler was found seriously injured in Glasgow city centre earlier this week and died a short time later.
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Rare baby leeches hatch at Highland Wildlife Park
Medicinal leeches are only known to survive in a handful of places in Scotland.
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Charities hold on to funding despite deficit concerns
Groups in Edinburgh had feared their funding being withdrawn before the end of the financial year.
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Aberdeen councillor's 'New Scot' comment was conduct breach
The SNP's Kairin van Sweeden made the remark against Labour's Sri Lanka-born Deena Tissera in Aberdeen.
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Muir to be presented with 2015 European Indoors bronze
Laura Muir will be presented with her retrospective 2015 European Indoors 3,000m bronze medal this weekend.
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E-scooter fitted with exercise bike seized by police
Officers spotted the machine being ridden around Inverness.
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St Mirren leave out Van Veen & Brown amid court cases
Kevin van Veen and Jaden Brown are left out of St Mirren's squad for Saturday's Scottish Premiership game against Ross County while the club investigate the players' separate appearances in court.
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How FA Cup final hat-trick hero finally got a headstone
Two years after scoring a hat-trick in the 1894 FA Cup final, Jimmy Logan was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave. More than 120 years later he got a headstone thanks to some Notts County fans.
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Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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'I'm a hoarder - it's my mess and it's who I am'
Dan MacPhee shares his personal battle with clutter and what is being done to help him.
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The Samhuinn Fire Festival welcomes winter
The battle between the summer and winter queens is brought to life by vibrant costumes and acrobatics.
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What do the Tory leadership candidates offer Scotland?
The result of the contest to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader will be announced on Saturday.
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The bride who crowd-surfed to Biffy Clyro on her wedding night
Biffy Clyro fans Carla and James met as fans of the band and spent their wedding seeing them live.
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Labour budget sets the scene for 2026 Holyrood election
The devolved Scottish government will have had an extra £3.4bn to spend - including more money than SNP ministers anticipated for public building projects.
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Chancellor beat expectations on raising tax and raising borrowing
BBC Scotland business editor Douglas Fraser looks at the impact and reaction to the chancellor's budget.
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We've collected 6,000 bricks - now we need to find them a new home
Two Scots who own the biggest brick collection in the UK are looking for a museum to house all 6,000 of them.
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The complexities of Alex Salmond in public and in private
Much is known about the public life of Alex Salmond - but far less about the man away from the spotlight.
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The Budget: Five questions for Scotland answered
Labour claims that public services require a £40bn increase in taxation and spending
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See a brand new view of the Lewis chessmen
Ten of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.
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'My hoarding makes me uncomfortable, but it's my life'
Dan MacNee is a hoarder who lives amongst the towering piles of boxes, papers, and creative projects that engulf his Edinburgh home.
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Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge
Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.
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Gamer role introduced in children's hospital
Steven Mair is the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's new gamer in residence
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Shetland oysters back on the market after 130 years
A family-run croft in Shetland has made history by exporting oysters for what is thought to be the first time in more than130 years.
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Afghan women describe joy at resuming medical dreams in Scotland
Medical students banned from university in Afghanistan describe their joy after resuming their studies in Scotland.
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Watch: 40 years of Jim McColl on Beechgrove Garden
Former Beechgrove Garden presenter and "Scottish national treasure" Jim McColl has died aged 89.
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Teenager pleads guilty to murdering woman in street
The masked teenager made threats to Danielle Davidson before repeatedly stabbing her.
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Funding of A9 dualling project a real concern, say MSPs
They also say issues around funding had already delayed the £3bn Inverness to Perth project.
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First minister's support for Harris is 'insult' says Trump business
John Swinney called on US voters to back Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the US election.
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Extra time allowed for national park consultation
The Scottish government confirms the public will have an additional fortnight to give their views.
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Hit-and-run driver spared jail over pedestrian death
Mohammad Rashid was driving at 41mph in a 30mph zone when his car hit 36-year-old James Risk.
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'I thought I was in trouble but was named captain instead'
Sione Tuipulotu has gone from relative unknown to become a URC title-winner, a Lion-in-waiting and now Scotland captain - but admits his journey has not been easy.
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St Mirren leave out Van Veen & Brown amid court cases
Kevin van Veen and Jaden Brown are left out of St Mirren's squad for Saturday's Scottish Premiership game against Ross County while the club investigate the players' separate appearances in court.
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Scott breaks British record at Swimming World Cup
Duncan Scott breaks the British record in the 400m freestyle at the short course World Cup event in Singapore.