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The Scotsman
Dec 27, 2017
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John Swinney: A career in teaching will become a more attractive option
It is an exciting time for Scotland’s schools with much to be proud of, writes education secretary John Swinney
Latest News
Scott Macnab: Migrants could save the Scottish economy

Scotland doesn’t have enough young people to make up the required workforce in the years ahead, says Scott Macnab

Scotland weather: travel misery for commuters as icy weather returns

Motorists have been warned of dangerous conditions on the roads and air travellers of potential disruption as snow and ice hit large swathes of the Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Experts look to ease congestion at Queensferry Crossing

Transport leaders are ready to take extra measures to improve traffic flow on the approaches to the Queensferry Crossing if the increased 70mph speed limit fails to sort out congestion.

Scotland ahead of the rest of the UK for Boxing Day sales shopping

Late-rising Scottish shoppers have triggered a surge in Boxing Day bargain-hunters compared to south of the Border.

Sport Update
Christophe Berra desperate to swing derby pendulum back towards Hearts

In his first stint at Hearts, Christophe Berra was not used to playing second fiddle to Hibernian, especially not in derbies.

Berra keen to swing derby pendulum back in favour of Hearts

In his first stint at Hearts, Christophe Berra was not used to playing second fiddle to Hibernian, especially not in derbies.

Dundee 0-2 Celtic: Forrest and Griffiths fire Hoops to victory

Celtic moved 11 points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a businesslike 2-0 Boxing Day win over Dundee at Dens Park.

And finally...
Hogmanay organisers in climbdown over volunteer roles

Controversial plans to use more than 300 unpaid workers at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have been dramatically scaled back after campaigners threatened to protest outside the event.

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