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The former newspaper editor behind the infamous Vow, published days before 2014’s Scottish independence referendum, yesterday came out in support of independence in a move hailed as “hugely significant” by Nicola Sturgeon.

A law that would make it a criminal offence in England and Wales to take “upskirting” photos was blocked today by one Conservative MP.

The former newspaper editor behind The Vow published days before 2014’s Scottish independence referendum has said he now supports leaving the UK, in a move hailed as “hugely significant” by Nicola Sturgeon.

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This is the moment a VIP marquee set up for next month’s Scottish Open golf championship was completely destroyed by the gale force winds of Storm Hector

The Conservatives will pay “a very, very heavy political price” for their handling of the Brexit bill, Scotland’s First Minister has told MSPs.

The UK government has hit back following a week of attacks from the SNP over its handling of devolution and Brexit, claiming “we don’t have to tiptoe around anymore” when dealing with Scottish ministers.

Britain’s first rail carriages reserved for bikes and outdoor equipment are to run on one of Scotland’s busiest tourist lines from next summer, The Scotsman has learned.

Scotland would face “austerity until doomsday” if the country became independent, former prime minister Gordon Brown has said.