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The Scotsman
28 May, 2019
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Threat to ancient Scots yew, UK’s oldest tree, as tourists rip off branches for souvenirs
A Scottish tree that is believed by some to be the oldest in Europe could be dead in fifty years - because tourists keep ripping off its branches and keeping them as souvenirs, environmentalists have warned.
Latest News
Pictured: Scottish man jailed for raping lone woman support worker during help visit

A man who subjected a lone woman support worker to a horrific sex attack during a help visit has been jailed.

Jet2 staff call police after several passengers become disruptive on flight from Edinburgh to Majorca

The disruptive behaviour of several passengers on a Jet2 flight from Edinburgh to Majorca led to police being called by staff onboard the plane.

Guests left stunned as Donald Trump personally redecorated Turnberry resort

Donald Trump and his adult son embarked on a late-night redecorating spree at his flagship Scottish property, hanging a series of pictures and photographs as guests at the resort “stopped and stared”.

Tory Brexiteers are driving Scotland towards independence – Keith Brown

If the UK descends into the chaos of an extreme Brexit, more and more people in Scotland will conclude that independence is the best way forward, writes Keith Brown MSP.

Sport Update
Who finished as the Scottish Premiership’s ‘dirtiest’ team? Here’s where each club ranked in the fair play table

Which team finished the Scottish Premiership as the league's 'bad boys'?

Jamie Murray to split from double grand slam partner Bruno Soares

Jamie Murray will split from his doubles partner Bruno Soares after the French Open, the Brazilian has revealed.

Celtic top Villarreal and Galatasaray as Hoops named in European money list

Celtic have been named in KPMG’s valuation of Europe’s top clubs for the first time

And finally...
Music review: Orkney Folk Festival

It’s yet more proof of Scottish folk music’s phenomenal current fecundity that a project originated in and specifically showcasing its furthest peripheries, the Northern Isles and the Outer Hebrides, can result in such a world-class performance as Between Islands, which premièred on Saturday at the 37th Orkney Folk Festival, and would be an ornament to any concert stage on the planet.

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