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Police are investigating after a Scottish Tory raised concerns about 'kill politicians' graffiti which appeared in their area
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Police probe after Tory MP spots 'kill politicians' graffiti in Scottish town
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EXCLUSIVE: Humza Yousaf has said he is in interested in helping with the rebuilding of Gaza
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Humza Yousaf: I’m in discussions to help with rebuilding of Gaza
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Humza Yousaf reveals he has been 'in discussions' about helping to rebuild Gaza 🗣️'I think there's a role for me and others like me'
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An alcohol ban at Hampden Park could be lifted for at least one of Scotland’s World Cup warm-up matches as part of a pilot scheme
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Hampden alcohol ban 'to be lifted' for Scotland's World Cup warm-up matches
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EXCLUSIVE: A top executive at Scotland’s national heritage body will be made to undergo anti-racism training now he has returned to work after a storm over 'racist language'
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Scottish heritage boss 'to get racism training' as he returns to £130k-per-year job
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Donald Trump has said he no longer needed to think 'purely of peace' in a bizarre letter to Norway’s prime minister
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Donald Trump tells Norway he has ‘no obligation to think only of peace’ in odd letter
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Holyrood could be scrapped if Nigel Farage becomes Prime Minister, John Swinney has warned
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Nigel Farage will 'try to scrap Holyrood if he becomes PM', says John Swinney
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BREAKING: A date for Peter Murrell's second court appearance has been confirmed
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The Labour Government has pulled an amendment to its Hillsborough Law amid concerns that intelligence agencies could use it to avoid being bound by the proposed duty of candour
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Labour pulls Hillsborough Law debate at the last minute amid backlash
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EXCLUSIVE: Scots have been urged to boycott Donald Trump’s Scottish businesses as the US president continues to threaten to invade Greenland
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Call for boycott of Donald Trump's Scottish businesses amid Greenland threats
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A boutique hotel with 'spectacular' views over the Firth of Clyde has hit the market
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Award-winning boutique hotel with 'spectacular views' up for sale
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Zack Polanski has hit back after a journalist accused him of 'puerile name-calling' – while also branding the Green Party leader a 'grifting man-baby'
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'Your grift is over': Zack Polanski hits back as journalist brands him 'man-baby'
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First Minister John Swinney has met with King Charles during a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh today
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EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour’s Google advertisements are being paid for by their London bosses sparking fresh 'branch office' accusations, The National can reveal
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Scottish Labour ads paid for by London bosses, data reveals
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NEW: A Scottish council has issued an apology after it told a person 'f*** you' after they commented on a post about roadworks on the local authorities' official Facebook page
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Scottish council apologises for 'F*** you' reply to complaint on social media
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The power that these developments can and will provide should ensure cheap energy for our people, the opportunity for indigenous business to blossom and encouraging others to locate here, writes Kenny MacAskill ✍️ 🔗
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EXCLUSIVE: King Charles must ditch his plans to visit the US, campaigners have said, after Donald Trump threatened the UK with further tariffs over its support for Greenland 🔗
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A new three-day weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland – with the Met Office warning of a 'danger to life' 🚨
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New three-day 'danger to life' warning issued as rain set to batter Scotland
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Keir Starmer dodged several major questions around Donald Trump’s tariff threats to the UK and Europe in an emergency press conference 👇
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The 5 big questions Keir Starmer dodged at emergency press conference
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EXCLUSIVE: Scottish political leaders have been urged to make reducing inequality a 'defining mission' of the next Holyrood session – after a report found the richest 2% of households in Scotland have more wealth than the bottom 50% combined
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Scotland’s wealth divide exposed as richest 2 per cent eclipse poorest half
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The building home to the developers of Grand Theft Auto has been closed off after suffering structural damage – with reports suggesting an 'explosion' took place
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GTA developer building shut off after 'structural damage' incident
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The constraints of devolution mean that in many areas the best the Scottish Government can do is signal a direction of travel, not reach a destination, writes Tommy Sheppard ✍️ 🔗
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Content generated by artificial intelligence poses a 'frightening' risk to the upcoming Holyrood elections, an expert has said
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AI content poses 'frightening' disinformation risk to Holyrood election, expert warns
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25775221.expert-weighs-ai-generated-content-risk-holyrood-elections/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1768811009
about 7 hours ago
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Nigel Farage will try to scrap the Scottish Parliament if Reform take control of the UK Government, John Swinney has said ⬇️
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A manhunt has been launched after a crossbow was fired in a 'targeted attack' in Glasgow
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Crossbow fired in 'targeted attack' as manhunt launched
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NEW: A 'life-changing' programme to support young entrepreneurs and help them turn their ideas into a successful business is being launched by John Swinney
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First Minister launches ‘life-changing’ programme to support young entrepreneurs
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The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers according to Which? have been revealed 👀💡
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UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to Which? revealed
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A popular vintage clothing store is set to shut its doors after more than 15 years in business
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Popular vintage clothing store set to shut doors after 15 years
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NEW: Scientists in Scotland have discovered new treatments to suppress the growth of cancers of the bowel and liver
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Scottish researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer
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Keir Starmer will speak at Downing Street on Monday morning after Donald Trump’s threats to ramp up tariffs until a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland Here's how to watch 👇
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How to watch Keir Starmer speech today after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
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about 10 hours ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Content generated by artificial intelligence poses a 'frightening' risk to the upcoming Holyrood elections, an expert has said 🔗
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The real stars of the Barrowlands may not be those which adorn the front of the building – but the people who work behind the scenes to give the venue its magic 💫 We speak to writer Alison Irvine is exploring the 'hidden stories' behind one of the world's most iconic music venues
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The real stars of the Barrowlands – the hidden story behind Glasgow's iconic venue
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25772279.hidden-story-behind-glasgows-iconic-barrowlands-venue/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1768753530
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EXCLUSIVE: A powerful new film is set to explore the 'invisible aftermath' of sexual violence against women and girls
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Scottish director behind powerful new film on sexual violence
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Tomorrow's front page 📰 'Frightening' AI disinformation risk in Holyrood election run-up
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Writer Kirstin Innes shares the 10 things that changed her life, from being a waitress to the Scottish independence referendum 👇
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Kirstin Innes shares the 10 things that changed her life
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about 21 hours ago
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Scotland's most southerly shop is on the market for the first time in 50 years, with an asking price of £335,000 👀
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Scotland's most southerly shop on the market for the first time in 50 years
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about 21 hours ago
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The BBC has demanded the makers of The Apprentice tighten up the vetting process after racist and sexist posts were found on social media from a new candidate
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BBC issues warning to The Apprentice after racist and sexist posts from contestant
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BREAKING: Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell has joined Reform UK, the party has announced The defection is the second Tory shadow minister defection in a week, following Robert Jenrick
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When I heard that a wee Scottish set-up was trying to resurrect two old fishing boats and convert them for a small ship cruising market that did not exist, I thought they were mad, writes Robin McKelvie ✍️
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These old west coast fishing boats give a world-class experience
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about 23 hours ago
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NEW: Keir Starmer told Donald Trump that 'applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of Nato allies is wrong' in a phone call
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Keir Starmer tells Donald Trump he is 'wrong' to threaten tariffs
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about 23 hours ago
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Legionella bacteria has been found at one of Scotland's most visited tourist attractions 21 times in the past year 👇
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Legionella found in Scottish castle's kitchens and toilets 21 times in 2025
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Actor and director Alan Cumming has praised the “extraordinary” atmosphere of the first Out In The Hills Festival, which has featured guests including Sir Ian McKellen and Graham Norton 👇
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Alan Cumming praises ‘extraordinary’ atmosphere at LGBT+ arts festival
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What happens next in Iran, say experts, will depend on whether the Islamic Republic can reassert its grip or whether the clerical establishment will disband under pressure, writes David Pratt ✍️
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David Pratt: Is the possibility of political change in Iran real or just an illusion?
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Gordon Brown has admitted he regrets not opposing Tony Blair over the Iraq war, adding he was misled over claims Saddam Hussein had stockpiled weapons of mass destruction 👇
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Gordon Brown admits he regrets not opposing Tony Blair on Iraq war
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The Defence Investment Plan, which underpins last year’s major strategic defence review, has yet again been delayed, because the review seems to have got some of its sums wrong, writes Ruth Wishart ✍️
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Ruth Wishart: It seems being arithmetically challenged is a wee hobby at the MoD
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Scottish Labour have been criticised for 'bending over backwards to protect the super-rich' after it emerged that the party has accepted a six-figure donation from billionaire bus company tycoons
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Anas Sarwar slammed for 'protecting super-rich' after donation from bus tycoons
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The Highlands are facing unprecedented change forced by ‘top-down industrialisation’. And not only do the Scottish Government not care – they are actively pushing the policy while ignoring residents’ concerns, writes Vox Vallium ✍️
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Support for Californian independence – in the form of more powers or even full secession – is growing, but could it actually happen? We take a deep dive 👇
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Could California leave the United States? Polling suggests support is growing
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