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Scotland's accents that were named the most and least desirable
Heritage
Four Scottish dialects were ranked by their attractiveness.
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SNP Government 'failing stroke patients' as average treatment waiting time over two hours
Jackie Baillie
Figures obtained by Scottish Labour revealed that patients are now waiting nearly ten minutes longer for blood clots to be removed than they were in 2018.
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Scottish Labour will reform how we order ferries to avoid another costly fiasco
Caledonian MacBrayne
Writing in his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says there can never be another repeat of the SNP's ferry fiasco.
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Swinney ‘very proud’ of Scots baby box scheme as it marks eighth anniversary
John Swinney
Over 350,000 baby boxes have been handed out to expectant parents since the initiative was launched in August 2017.
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'Cute and quirky' Scottish isle with just 60 inhabitants that 'doesn’t seem real'
Discover Scotland
Located in the Slate Islands 17 miles south-west of Oban, the isle is a peaceful place you can walk around in under an hour with no roads to navigate.
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Scots council fined £80k over 'preventable' death of dementia care home patient
Western Isles
Allan MacLeod, 69, died after disappeared from his bedroom at St Brendan's Care Home in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra on March 9 last year.
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Island getaway in Scotland's 'Balamory' town you can book for 25 per cent off
Staycations
"Really lovely hotel with fabulous views."
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Scotland's 'worst places for food hygiene' named as northern region ranks last
Food
All 32 Scottish council areas were ranked.
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The Scottish island village with 'dramatic landscapes' where Donald Trump’s mum was born
Discover Scotland
US President Donald Trump will visit Scotland later this month, returning to his mother's homeland.
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Best and worst places in Scotland to find public toilets revealed for travellers
Discover Scotland
Scotland has been ranked the worst place in the UK for public toilet access, a key concern for summer day trips
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Scotland’s most remote tennis court on picturesque isle rivals Wimbledon
Discover Scotland
Far from Wimbledon’s spotlight, a remote tennis court in Bunabhainneadar on the Isle of Harris is quietly turning heads
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The secluded Scottish beach that was named 'most beautiful but underrated'
Discover Scotland
The magnificent bay is located on the island of Berneray.
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Pride of Scotland 2025: Meet the incredible heroes being honoured at tonight's star studded event
Pride of Scotland
Scotland's unsung heroes will receive their awards at a spectacular ceremony this evening
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Expansion of free school meals to eight local authorities including South Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire News
Pupils in S1 to S3 whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment are now included.
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Expert warns against popular summer drink which can cause dehydration as Scotland to hit 20C
Weather
There are certain things people should be avoiding during hot weather, as it could worsen the effects of dehydration.
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'Scotland's Hawaii' gets more sunlight than London with crystal-clear turquoise beaches
Discover Scotland
Tiny but stunning, the island offers endless sea-to-sky views, with just waves and birdsong breaking the silence
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Orkney primary school teaching post vacant since March 2019, figures show
Schools
The Scottish Liberal Democrats said data they have uncovered shows more than 1,350 teaching posts have had to be readvertised by local authorities in the last two years.
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Body found in search for woman reported missing on Scots island as family informed
Missing people
Alison MacDonald vanished from the Isle of Lewis.
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Scot, 24, fined after bringing back weapons "souvenirs" from holiday
Paisley Sheriff Court
Prohibited items were discovered in luggage that was checked in at Glasgow Airport.
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M&S face multi-million pound court action by Scots customers over cyber attack data leak
Sunday Mail
The Sunday Mail can reveal leading law Thompsons Solicitors will this week launch a class action suit against the company which could result in huge compensation payouts.
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Help for most remote Co-op stores after cyber attack left shelves empty
Shopping
Shelves are empty after the chain was forced to shut down IT systems and slow deliveries.
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Business on remote Scottish island with only 120 residents being given away for free
Discover Scotland
Richard Irvine said he wants to support the local community and help in tackling the island’s population problems
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Council tax rises in Scotland - how your family is affected
Tax
The Record spells out how much extra in cash terms you are paying in this financial year.
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NHS Forth Valley ready to work with other boards as part of national drive
John Swinney
All Scottish boards have been told to share "resources, expertise and services" in a bid to improve services
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