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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.
Virgin Orbit is launching satellites using a rocket slung under the wing of an aircraft.
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Efforts to launch rockets into space from the UK need to demonstrate reliability.
Nicola Sturgeon.
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The fallout over the Scottish government’s gender recognition legislation has not happened in isolation.
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Free period products and being able to deal with your period without shame or restrictions should, however, be a basic human right.
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Is there a point to compulsory school uniform?
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The UK government has vetoed Scotland’s gender recognition reform (Scotland) bill, which aims to make it easier for people to change their legal gender.