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The Scotsman
30 Aug, 2018
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Alex Salmond accused of ‘abusing his power’ by crowdfunding for legal fees
Opposition parties have attacked Alex Salmond’s fundraising campaign after he asked supporters to help raise costs to pay for his court case against the Scottish Government.
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Port operator accused of ‘sacrificing’ Clyde shipbuilding

A port operator which owns vast swathes of land in Scotland has been accused by campaigners of ‘sacrificing’ the River Clyde to protect the Mersey in Liverpool.

Kirsty Young to leave Desert Island Discs due to pain disease

Desert Island Discs host Kirsty Young will be stepping away from the Radio 4 show for a “number of months” as she is suffering from a form of fibromyalgia.

Bridge to Australia bolsters FinTech opportunities

Australia and Scotland’s FinTech businesses are perfectly game, set and matched under new initiative

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Five NHS Lothian sites hit by major scabies infestation

A major infestation of scabies has occurred in one of Scotland’s largest health boards with infected staff being told to stay away from patients.

Alex Salmond resigns from SNP following harassment claims

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond has resigned from the party he headed for 20 years amid allegations of sexual harassment.

Mark Greenaway to close Edinburgh restaurant

Chef Mark Greenaway is to close his Edinburgh restaurant - but has plans to open a new venture early next year.

Sport Update
Report links Celtic with move for Stoke City defender

Celtic have made tentative enquiries into the availability of Stoke City defender Moritz Bauer, according to the Daily Mail.

Revealed: the select group Rangers would join with Europa League qualification

Rangers face FC Ufa on Thursday night in their quest to reach the Europa League group stages with a 1-0 advantage from the first-leg at Ibrox.

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In pictures: 14 Scottish Premiership deals that can be done before transfer deadline

On the eve of Scottish football’s transfer deadline day, Joel Sked looks at 14 players who coudl be on the move before the window closes at midnight on Friday.

Hearts boss Craig Levein announces intended comeback date on Twitter

Craig Levein is aiming to be back in the dugout for his side’s Ladbrokes Premiership match with Motherwell in mid-September, the Hearts boss has announced on social media.

Scottish football transfer LIVE: Celtic eye move for Stoke star, Premiership side want Ryan Gauld, Celtic flop to leave?

Follow The Scotsman’s daily blog as we keep you updated with all the latest news, views, transfers, rumours and much more from around Scottish football.

And finally...
Edinburgh Fringe crowds grow by almost a million in record-breaking year

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s official audience has grown by almost a million in under a decade after organisers announced another record-breaking year.

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