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	Here are the 12 Scottish areas with the highest Covid rates ahead of the introduction of vaccine passports

	Here are the 12 areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates ahead of the introduction of vaccine passports later this week.

The 'dynamic' Highlands that emerged in the 100 years before Culloden

The little-known writings of a 17th-century scholar have helped to illuminate the Highlands as “dynamic and connected to the world” in the 100 years before Culloden, a historian has claimed.

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Holyrood urges UK Government to reverse ‘harmful’ Universal Credit cuts

An overwhelming majority of MSPs have urged the UK Government to reverse its decision to end the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, warning the cut will plunge tens of thousands of Scots into poverty.

"Gender, drag and horrible hook ups"- Lawrence Chaney on beating bullies, winning Drag Race and season 3 favourites

Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 and Scotland’s own Lawrence Chaney catches up with Graham Falk to share their experiences of growing up in Helensburgh, being recognised in Tesco and who they are tipping for season 3 stardom.

Here's why British TV and radio presenter Zoe Ball isn't on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two

Strictly Come Dancing’s return to British screens has been accompanied by its spin-off, It Takes Two – but where is English TV presenter Zoe Ball?

Glasgow Warriors' plastic pitch will be a new experience for visiting Sharks

Glasgow Warriors’ South African-born back Kyle Steyn is looking forward to rolling out the green carpet when he welcomes the Sharks to Scotstoun on Saturday.

More at stake than just derby bragging rights, says Hibs boss, as capital rivals meet up under Easter Road lights

Hibs are hoping that the competitiveness that drives Scottish football can help force up attendances in the women’s game.

Steve Clarke explains why Scotland fans are now buying into his project

Steve Clarke believes confirmation of his first Hampden full house as international manager is proof fans are on board with his Scotland project.

Hearts' Steven Naismith stays on with Scotland as Steve Clarke puts plan in place for life after him

Steve Clarke is putting in place a plan that could eventually produce his own successor after being impressed by Steven Naismith's brief stint as Scotland coach.

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