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The Scotsman
7 Feb, 2018
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Plea for people to attend funeral of WWII veteran with no family
A plea has been launched for people to attend the funeral tomorrow of a Scots World War Two veteran who died without family exactly a year ago.
Latest News
Ruth Davidson: It’s the Scottish economy, stupid

The SNP’s tax plans and management of the economy could see them thrown out of office, writes Ruth Davidson.
Obituary: Iain Macleoid, champion of Gaelic culture who was prominent in many organisations

John Maciver Macleod, known as Iain Macleoid. Former police inspector and president of An Commun Gàidhealach. Born: 28 April, 1951, in Carloway, Lewis. Died: 4 January, 2018, in Edinburgh, aged 66.

Five landmark moments from Scotland’s struggle for women’s suffrage

TODAY marks one hundred years since an act was passed that would give millions of women the right to vote for the first time.
RBS announces stay of execution for 10 local branches

RBS has announced that 10 of its branches in rural Scotland are to be given a stay of execution and will remain open until at least the end of the year.
Sport Update
Edinburgh Rugby in talks to build 7000-seat ‘mini-Murrayfield’

Edinburgh Rugby is looking to build its own home in a new arena next to the BT Murrayfield stadium, The Scotsman can reveal.
Rising star Karis Davidson has left legacy in Borders

Karis Davidson, the Melrose-born player who has made a stunning start to her professional career on the other side of the world, is helping shape the swings of the next generation of young golfers in her native Borders.
Murty to tackle Josh Windass over gesture in Rangers victory

Graeme Murty will ask Josh Windass to explain his reaction to the Rangers fans after his opening goal in the 2-0 Premiership win over Partick Thistle at Firhill last night, writes Stephen Halliday.
And finally...
Celtic Connections review: Daoiri Farrell with Lori Watson, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

This powerful yet thoughtfully considered performance from the award-winning Dublin singer and bouzouki player Daoiri Farrell delivered seasoned, often traditional repertoire, made fresh with passion, articulation and narrative power – as in The Creggan White Hare, where mercy was shown to the hunted, or Valley of Knockanure, recounting a Black and Tan atrocity where there was none.
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