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The Scotsman
7 Sep, 2018
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Smacking to be outlawed in Scotland as ban is backed
Scots parents will face jail for smacking their children under new laws being unveiled at Holyrood today.
Latest News
David Mundell admits ‘chaotic Brexit’ may spur Scottish independence

Scottish Secretary David Mundell has warned that a “chaotic Brexit” could boost support for Scottish independence.

Senior SNP MP Angus MacNeil vows to continue to appear on RT

A leading SNP MP has said he will continue to appear on RT despite his party’s Westminster leader denouncing it as a ‘tool of the Russian state’.

Early age drinking in spotlight

As a major international conference is taking shape, we consider how a global perspective can find ways to tackle issues around alcohol

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Nicola Sturgeon hints at defying parliament on P1 tests

Nicola Sturgeon has signalled that the Scottish Government would push ahead with controversial testing for primary one pupils even if Holyrood votes against it.

Orkney leaping on £3m salmon farm investment

Scottish Sea Farms is investing £3 million in a new salmon farm in a move that will create jobs in Orkney.

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Scottish football LIVE: Martinez on Celtic link, Rangers sign striker, St Mirren manager update

Follow The Scotsman’s daily blog as we keep you updated with all the latest news, views, rumours and much more from around Scottish football.

Roberto Martinez opens up on link with Celtic manager’s job

Belgium national team coach Roberto Martinez has revealed he was interviewed for the Celtic managerial job in 2009 after Gordon Strachan stepped down.

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Andrew Robertson determined to lead Scotland to success

Andrew Robertson’s remarkable rise from programme seller at Hampden to Champions League finalist with Liverpool has become so well documented, you suspect even he himself is becoming a little bored with the tale.

Rangers’ Eros Grezda sent home from Albania squad and won’t face Scotland

Rangers winger Eros Grezda has been sent home from the Albania squad because of concerns over his ankle injury.

And finally...
Outlaw King ‘a crowded epic’: Netflix film opens to mixed reviews

A blockbuster historical drama telling the story of Scotland’s most famous king has received lukewarm reviews following its gala premiere.

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