Peter Howson with one of his most recent works, Wagner.
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Painting with renewed purpose at 65, Peter Howson has overcome his demons to take his place as one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists.
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People in rural areas have less access to supermarkets in general. When it comes to online grocery shopping, just over 11% of those have no choice at all.
Brian Cox as Logan Roy.
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Unlike Logan, the Roy children appear to have a surface level perception of Scotland as Roman scoffs at “Scottish kicky-ball” and Kendall exclaims: “Dundee in the mother fucking house!”
A trio of tartan designs by Alexander McQueen on display at Tartan at the V&A Dundee.
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The exhibition’s Alexander McQueen garments show how the designer catapulted tartan into the 21st century, reclaiming its potential for resistance and revolt.
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A Scottish pilot will see rape trials conducted without juries in what could set a dangerous precedent.
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It may have got off to a shaky start, but The Wicker Man is now one of British film’s best-loved horror stories, thanks to its deeply disturbing plot.
There have been arguments about the future of red deer on the Scottish island of South Uist.
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There are arguments over the future of red deer on the Scottish island of South Uist but archaeological expertise can help people live alongside wild animals.
Pictish stones feature distinctive symbols.
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The genetic study challenges previous theories about the origins and culture of the Picts.
The SNP’s former chief executive, Peter Murrell.
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The SNP faced unprecedented scenes yesterday when the husband of the recently resigned first minister was arrested at their home.
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The UK is now the only democracy where the children of formerly colonised people are running the country that colonised their parents’ and grandparents’ nations.
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The SNP’s new leader only just squeaked over the line against his rivals, which is a bad sign for his ambition to take Scotland out of the UK.
Several European countries including Norway, Finland and Germany run successful plastic bottle deposit return schemes.
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Evidence suggests that Scotland’s bottle deposit scheme would prevent huge amounts of litter from entering the environment.
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The higher education sector in particular holds great economic potential.
This is the famous – and fake – photograph of the Loch Ness monster, taken near Inverness, Scotland, on April 19, 1934. The photograph was later revealed to be a hoax.
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The idea of a creature like the Loch Ness monster fascinates people. But does the scientific evidence say it’s a prehistoric beast or total fake?
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The first minister’s ‘ordinary and relatable’ image has been key to her years in power.
“Medieval football” is still played annually on Shrove Tuesday in some parts of the UK.
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Pancake Day isn’t just about pancakes.
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Support for independence doesn’t depend on the departing SNP leader, but her successor will need a new plan.
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Their departures are a stark contrast to some recent male leaders who held on until they were forced out.
Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation press conference.
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What does the future hold for Scottish independence and the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon?
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon.
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A Scottish parliamentary committee is investigating whether the nation’s laws to protect journalistic freedoms need to be tightened.