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The Scotsman
11 Jul, 2019
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Kenny MacAskill: If Westminster won’t grant indyref2, Scotland has the right to act
The Conservative leadership candidates appear to be ruling out Scottish independence for all eternity, but if the UK refuses to talk, Scotland has a right to take action, writes Kenny MacAskill.
Latest News
Baby boy dies after choking on mango at Edinburgh nursery

A 10-month-old boy has died after being taken unwell at a nursery in Corstophine.

Scotland weather latest: Thunderstorms set to bring month’s worth of rain

Scotland could see almost a month's worth of rain in the space of a couple of hours later today.

Tommy Robinson jailed for nine months for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson has been jailed for nine months at the Old Bailey for contempt of court over a video he broadcast on Facebook which featured defendants in a criminal trial.

Be afraid. A political coup is underway in the UK – Kenny MacAskill

The leaking of UK Ambassador Sir Kim Darroch’s scathing assessment of Donald Trump is the latest sign of the soft political coup being carried out by pro-Brexit politicians who care only about power and their own self-interest, writes Kenny MacAskill.

Sport Update
Celtic linked with duo as Neil Lennon eyes defender and striker

Celtic could make a fresh bid for Sheffield United defender George Baldock, despite having a reported £3 million offer turned down earlier this summer.

Craig Levein urges Hearts fans to give Robbie Neilson a warm welcome

Craig Levein believes Robbie Neilson deserves a rousing welcome from Hearts fans at tomorrow’s Betfred Cup tie against Dundee United.

Europa League group stage is ‘holy grail’ for Aberdeen

Derek McInnes won’t take 
victory against Europa League opponents RoPS Rovaniemi
for granted but admits it’s more important than ever that Aberdeen make it to the group stage at the sixth time of 
asking.

And finally...
21 words you’ll know if your granny is from Scotland

Does your granny ever tell you to stop looking so glaikit, offer to make you a piece or talk about going to the baths?

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