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A Russian serviceman guards an area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

Scary truths on civilian nuclear power are exposed through national security lens

Power pylons are an eyesore ... and is that an acceptable price to pay?

Power pylons are an eyesore ... and is that an acceptable price to pay?

Why don’t we get a say in projects affecting our areas?

Marjolein Robertson spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed her life

Marjolein Robertson spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed her life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Shetland-born comedian Marjolein Robertson on the 10 things that changed her life

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry, was a leading politician of the late 17th and the early 18th centuries

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry, was a leading politician of the late 17th and the early 18th centuries

The most important election in Scottish history led to 'a parcel of rogues’

The place of Christianity in American classrooms will be at the forefront

The place of Christianity in American classrooms will be at the forefront

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Why the 10 Commandments are so key as Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare to debate

Keir Starmer's Labour will need to be put under pressure

Keir Starmer's Labour will need to be put under pressure

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Tommy Sheppard: There's an obvious reason for undecided voters to back SNP

Speyside has distilleries as far as the eye can see, along with offerings such as a whisky tasting at The Cairn with guide Lexie

Speyside has distilleries as far as the eye can see, along with offerings such as a whisky tasting at The Cairn with guide Lexie

Robin McKelvie: Scotland's whisky heartland offers up a flurry of new joys

A dull and contemptuous consensus is everywhere as we prepare to cast our ballots

A dull and contemptuous consensus is everywhere as we prepare to cast our ballots

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Mike Small: Why vote when change is not an option at this election?

Gareth Williams spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed his life

Gareth Williams spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed his life

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Composer Gareth Williams on the 10 things that changed his life

A 19th-century engraving of New Brunswick in Canada

A 19th-century engraving of New Brunswick in Canada

This Scot is more revered abroad than at home – here's how he made his name

Travel writer Robin McKelvie had the chance to visit Niagara Falls

Travel writer Robin McKelvie had the chance to visit Niagara Falls

I had the chance to visit Niagara Falls – and it didn't disappoint

Sally Reid carries the weight of Shirley Valentine on her shoulders to great success

Sally Reid carries the weight of Shirley Valentine on her shoulders to great success

Mark Brown: Shirley Valentine makes welcome return on shoulders of Sally Reid

We looked into the higher education sector for the latest entry in our Solutions for Scotland series

We looked into the higher education sector for the latest entry in our Solutions for Scotland series

SOLUTIONS FOR SCOTLAND

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How can we solve Scotland's higher education funding crisis?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have a close eye on three elections

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have a close eye on three elections

David Pratt: Ukraine could still be biggest loser from three big Western elections

There is an expectation these days that we should be able to go where we want and when

There is an expectation these days that we should be able to go where we want and when

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Rhoda Meek: Those attacking CalMac now act surprised confidence is being lost

Rishi Sunak said he 'went without' Sky TV in an interview this week

Rishi Sunak said he 'went without' Sky TV in an interview this week

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Andrew Tickell: Sunak’s tale of missing out on Sky TV only switches more voters off

Kerstin Rodgers tells how supper clubs in the Highlands can reawaken a love for food

Kerstin Rodgers tells how supper clubs in the Highlands can reawaken a love for food

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Inside the unusual and thriving Highlands supper club

A dancer leaps during a performance at the Edinburgh International Children's Festival

A dancer leaps during a performance at the Edinburgh International Children's Festival

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival brings joys for all ages

Despite Brexit the European Elections may still have an impact on the UK, writes Alex Orr

Despite Brexit the European Elections may still have an impact on the UK, writes Alex Orr

Alex Orr: A step to the right for the European Parliament will impact us all

Na h-Eileanan an Iar candidate Torcuil Crichton

Na h-Eileanan an Iar candidate Torcuil Crichton

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Rhoda Meek: The islands deserve more than just a mention as campaigning heats up

Donald Trump was convicted in a New York criminal trial earlier this week

Donald Trump was convicted in a New York criminal trial earlier this week

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Ruth Wishart: Trump may make us weep but are politics in the UK much better?

U-turning on any decent policy his party’s ever put forward yet due to take the keys for Number 10, Labour’s Keir Starmer’s Change tagline rings hollow

U-turning on any decent policy his party’s ever put forward yet due to take the keys for Number 10, Labour’s Keir Starmer’s Change tagline rings hollow

John Nicolson: Keir Starmer is offering nothing for Scotland

Portrait of Robert Tannahill (1774-1810) a Scottish poet of the labouring class.

Portrait of Robert Tannahill (1774-1810) a Scottish poet of the labouring class.

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Celebrating Scotland’s second-greatest poet Robert Tannahill

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, serves ice cream to day trippers on Barry seafront in South Wales

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, serves ice cream to day trippers on Barry seafront in South Wales

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Andrew Tickell: Keir Starmer understands all too well the machinations of Machiavelli

This week's Back in the Day focuses on James I

This week's Back in the Day focuses on James I

Back in the Day: James I and the seeds of his coming downfall

The Cavendish hotel in London left me with mixed opinions

The Cavendish hotel in London left me with mixed opinions

Why a four-star hotel in the heart of London left me with mixed opinions

Anne McLaughlin writes that she believes John Swinney is the right man at the right time for the SNP and Scotland

Anne McLaughlin writes that she believes John Swinney is the right man at the right time for the SNP and Scotland

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Anne McLaughlin: Swinney is the right man at the right time for our party and country

Alister Jack announced a new nuclear plant this week despite SNP opposition

Alister Jack announced a new nuclear plant this week despite SNP opposition

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Ruth Wishart: Extremism, lost Labour and the rise of English nationalism

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

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David Pratt: Coming weeks are among the most critical for Ukraine

Rhoda Meek discusses sustainable tourism in her latest column

Rhoda Meek discusses sustainable tourism in her latest column

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Rhoda Meek: Sustainable tourism is more than bikes, buses and beautiful holiday homes

Rishi Sunak labelled Yessers 'extremists' in a recent speech

Rishi Sunak labelled Yessers 'extremists' in a recent speech

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Here's the irony about Rishi Sunak's nationalist 'extremist' comments

Liam Mower as the titular Edward Scissorhands and Katrina Lyndon as Kim Boggs. All images: Johan Persson

Liam Mower as the titular Edward Scissorhands and Katrina Lyndon as Kim Boggs. All images: Johan Persson

Mark Brown: Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands is a cut above

Rishi Sunak mentioned Scottish nationalists in a speech on 'extremism' this week

Rishi Sunak mentioned Scottish nationalists in a speech on 'extremism' this week

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Andrew Tickell: Political cliché and the Tory right’s bid to control our discourse

John Swinney chaired his first Cabinet meeting as FM this week

John Swinney chaired his first Cabinet meeting as FM this week

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Andrew Tickell: Claims of 'east coast Cabinet' misinterpret geographical truths

Palestinians sit on an animal pulled cart as they move to safer areas in Rafah

Palestinians sit on an animal pulled cart as they move to safer areas in Rafah

David Pratt: Gaza fallout is as much diplomatic as humanitarian

People are protesting against the current tourism model on the island of Gran Canaria

People are protesting against the current tourism model on the island of Gran Canaria

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Rhoda Meek: Hebrides and Canaries have this challenge in common

Erisksay island located at the southern tip of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides

Erisksay island located at the southern tip of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides

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Rhoda Meek: People who ‘love’ islands are killing them with this housing crisis

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci).

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci).

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David Pratt: Joe Biden's dilemma over Gaza might yet cost him the US election

Montage by Damian Shields.

Montage by Damian Shields.

Billy Kay: The rich connections between Scotland, Norway and independence

A Post Office van parked outside the venue for the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry at Aldwych House on January 11, 2024 in London

A Post Office van parked outside the venue for the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry at Aldwych House on January 11, 2024 in London

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

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Andrew Tickell: Details of crucial Horizon meeting in Edinburgh are damning

John Swinney MSP departs the Scottish Parliament debating chamber on April 30, 2024 in Edinburgh

John Swinney MSP departs the Scottish Parliament debating chamber on April 30, 2024 in Edinburgh

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Ruth Wishart: John Swinney must be more than just likeable to reinvigorate SNP

The adaptation exploits the novel's theatrical potential and exploits it with insight, emotion and not a little amount of wit

The adaptation exploits the novel's theatrical potential and exploits it with insight, emotion and not a little amount of wit

The Girls Of Slender Means adaptation sparks with wit and emotion

First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing a vote of no-confidence at Holyrood

First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing a vote of no-confidence at Holyrood

Bute House Agreement

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Andrew Tickell: Lessons from history for Humza Yousaf ahead of no confidence vote

Rhoda Meek writes that she has been 'baffled' as to why the Greens did not make more of an effort with the Highlands and Islands

Rhoda Meek writes that she has been 'baffled' as to why the Greens did not make more of an effort with the Highlands and Islands

Bute House Agreement

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Rhoda Meek: It’s time to revisit Greens representation in Highlands and Islands

TOPSHOT - Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

TOPSHOT - Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

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David Pratt: Is Georgia sliding under Kremlin control?

King David I of Scotland

King David I of Scotland

BACK IN THE DAY

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Hamish MacPherson: Marking the anniversary of King David I’s ascension

The Rwanda Bill is allowing the Tories to scapegoat immigrants and mobilise prejudice for political advantage, writes Tommy Sheppard

The Rwanda Bill is allowing the Tories to scapegoat immigrants and mobilise prejudice for political advantage, writes Tommy Sheppard

Channel crossings

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Tommy Sheppard: Rwanda plan is all about creating scapegoats and politicising misery

Hindsight is a wonderful thing when it comes to the last week of Holyrood chaos, writes Ruth Wishart

Hindsight is a wonderful thing when it comes to the last week of Holyrood chaos, writes Ruth Wishart

Bute House Agreement

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Ruth Wishart: Who is left standing after a week of high drama at Holyrood?

The Scottish Parliament has many things we can be proud of, but we can do so much better, writes Gerry Hassan

The Scottish Parliament has many things we can be proud of, but we can do so much better, writes Gerry Hassan

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Gerry Hassan: Holyrood has achieved many things, but we can do so much better

Palestinians hold photographs of prisoners jailed in Israel and posters depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden, during a rally marking the annual prisoners' day in the West Bank city of Nablus

Palestinians hold photographs of prisoners jailed in Israel and posters depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden, during a rally marking the annual prisoners' day in the West Bank city of Nablus

The West’s apartheid ally is more important to them than human lives

We cannot have a truly independent foreign policy on Gaza as part of the UK

We cannot have a truly independent foreign policy on Gaza as part of the UK

With independence we can have a truly independent foreign policy

Alexander’s religion played a central role in his life – right down to his name

Alexander’s religion played a central role in his life – right down to his name

BACK IN THE DAY

How this Scots king came to be known as 'The Fierce'

The Côte d’Azur boasts such sights as Nice, with its famous pebbly beaches overlooking the ancient Mediterranean

The Côte d’Azur boasts such sights as Nice, with its famous pebbly beaches overlooking the ancient Mediterranean

Exploring the glamour of the French Riviera

A wealth of talented actors take the stage for this genderblind production of Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s Sunset Song at Dundee Rep

A wealth of talented actors take the stage for this genderblind production of Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s Sunset Song at Dundee Rep

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Adaptation of classic Scottish novel is a thing of beauty