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The Scotsman
29 Dec, 2019
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Top stories of the week

A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

Scottish Labour is doomed if it denies right to choose over independence – Kenny MacAskill

Many stalwarts of the early Scottish Labour party backed home rule and the party shouldn’t sacrifice itself for the Union, writes Kenny MacAskill.

Outlander star Sam Heughan spends Christmas day in Edinburgh tackling Arthur’s Seat

Outlander star Sam Heughan has shared a social media post revealing what he got up to on Christmas day in Edinburgh.

Seven pedestrians injured after being hit by car in Boxing Day crash

Seven pedestrians were taken to hospital after being struck by a car on Boxing Day.

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Glencoe Mountain Resort hit by Christmas Day fire

The bar and restaurant at Glencoe Mountain Resort has been badly damaged by an early morning fire on Christmas Day.

Why Scottish grouse shooting industry may face ruin – gamekeeper Ronnie Kippen

Estate owners are already growing weary of the attacks on grouse moors and investors may decide to take their money elsewhere, writes gamekeeper Ronnie Kippen.

More than 110 Scots children strip-searched as civil liberties fears are raised

At least 114 children have been strip-searched in police custody in Scotland over the past three years, with only 13 resulting in officers finding an item of concern, it has emerged.

We must believe in politics if humanity is to survive – Joyce McMillan

Faith in politics is vital if ordinary people are to regain power to build the world they need and if humanity is to save itself, writes Joyce McMillan.

Kirkton Flats fire: Three injured in overnight high rise blaze

Three people have been injured after a fire broke out in a hise rise flat in Glasgow this morning.

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