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The Scotsman
22 Jan, 2018
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Nicola Sturgeon is ‘most divisive UK politician since Margaret Thatcher’
Nicola Sturgeon has been branded the most divisive politician "since Margaret Thatcher" over her push for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
Latest News
Barbers think outside the box to give homeless free haircuts

They’ve been transformed into tiny bespoke coffee kiosks, ticket offices for tourist attractions and even tapas bars after lying abandoned for years.

Lesley Riddoch: Will Scotland finally discover Dundee?

Despite the attraction of the V&A, there is a mental block to be worked round when it comes to venturing north of the River Tay says Lesley Riddoch

Barbara Balmer, Scottish artist

On New Year’s Eve the Artist Barbara Balmer died at the age of 88, her 65th Wedding Anniversary with the artist/designer George Mackie.

Record number of people flew to Scotland’s Highlands and islands

A record number of people flew to some of Scotland’s most far-flung destinations, according to the latest figures from one of Scotland’s airport operators.

Sport Update
Hearts 1, Hibs 0: Late goal sends Jambos through in cup

Hearts moved into the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup as a late winner ended Hibs’ three-and-a-half-year unbeaten run in the Edinburgh derby.

Neil Lennon blasts Craig Levein over ‘natural order’ claim

Neil Lennon was raging with Craig Levein after the Hearts manager claimed his team’s 1-0 victory in the Scottish Cup had helped “restore the natural order”.

Rumour Mill: Sunderland want Gers defender | O’Neill says no

Scottish football gossip: Sunderland linked with move for Rangers defender David Bates; SFA fears Michael O’Neill will turn down Scotland job and Neil Lennon accuses Craig Levein of disrespect

And finally...
First World War centenary event to open Edinburgh International Festival

The centenary of the end of the First World War is to be commemorated in a spectacular opening curtain-raiser for the Edinburgh International Festival.

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