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REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scottish Unionist affection for Reform could spell end of Tories

Leading pollster John Curtice (right) said Labour's by-election wins were in fact 'poor results'

Leading pollster John Curtice (right) said Labour's by-election wins were in fact 'poor results'

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'Poor' by-election results show Scottish Labour are losing support, John Curtice says

Andrew Baxter has been elected to Highland Council

Andrew Baxter has been elected to Highland Council

Highlands & Islands

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Scottish LibDems hold seat in Highland by-election

Scottish Labour held onto three seats on Glasgow City Council

Scottish Labour held onto three seats on Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council

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Labour hold three seats in Scottish council by-elections

In 2021, a fire destroyed the recreated Iron Age house on the shore of Loch Tay

In 2021, a fire destroyed the recreated Iron Age house on the shore of Loch Tay

Perth and Kinross

Council to underwrite £50k for Scottish Crannog Centre amid 'cashflow problems'

The area is one of 'considerable archaeological sensitivity'

The area is one of 'considerable archaeological sensitivity'

Local government

Plans to rebuild home could unearth Roman artefacts

Ewan McGregor has put forward plans to renovate a lodge on the grounds of his mansion in Perthshire

Ewan McGregor has put forward plans to renovate a lodge on the grounds of his mansion in Perthshire

Scottish star submits plans to renovate lodge on grounds of mansion in Perthshire

The decision approves around 847 'net zero ready' homes

The decision approves around 847 'net zero ready' homes

City of Edinburgh Council

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Scottish coastal town set for £1.3bn regeneration project

A former Rangers player has appealed his bid to convert an old bookmakers into a pub

A former Rangers player has appealed his bid to convert an old bookmakers into a pub

Glasgow City Council

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Ex-Rangers player appeals pub plan refusal

Wendy's is the third largest burger chain in the world

Wendy's is the third largest burger chain in the world

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Popular American food chain set to open its first Scottish location

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

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By-election candidates call out Anas Sarwar over 'convenient' winter fuel U-turn

Cuts to secondary school buses will remain in place

Cuts to secondary school buses will remain in place

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Labour council bosses U-turn on school bus cuts

An SNP councillor in Edinburgh has resigned his seat

An SNP councillor in Edinburgh has resigned his seat

City of Edinburgh Council

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SNP councillor quits Edinburgh City Council to take up role with Scottish Government

In Edinburgh, new operators must apply for planning permission before applying for the licence

In Edinburgh, new operators must apply for planning permission before applying for the licence

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Almost 90 per cent of short-term let applications refused by Edinburgh Council

Retirement village on the horizon for small Scottish town

Retirement village on the horizon for small Scottish town

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Retirement village on the horizon for small Scottish town

The post office on the isle of Tiree, off the west coast of Scotland

The post office on the isle of Tiree, off the west coast of Scotland

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: Delivery inequity is an unaddressed issue for Scotland's islands

Louise Spence of the Lib Dems was elected to serve as councillor for the city's Colinton and Fairmilehead ward on Friday

Louise Spence of the Lib Dems was elected to serve as councillor for the city's Colinton and Fairmilehead ward on Friday

City of Edinburgh Council

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Lib Dems accused of using 'dirty tricks' to 'misinform' voters after by-election win

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks to the media on the campaign trail in Glasgow

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks to the media on the campaign trail in Glasgow

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SNP's four by-election defeats weren't a crushing blow – here's the real story

Stephen McCabe is to step down from his role as leader of Inverclyde Council

Stephen McCabe is to step down from his role as leader of Inverclyde Council

Inverclyde Council

Leader of Inverclyde Council steps down after court appearance

The new holiday park will be located just outside Jedburgh

The new holiday park will be located just outside Jedburgh

Scottish Borders Council

Plans for 40-lodge holiday park submitted to Scottish Borders Council

The sculpture can now be viewed in the town centre

The sculpture can now be viewed in the town centre

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Sculpture unveiled in Ayr to mark Scottish Witch Trials

Scotland's Sauchiehall Street

Scotland's Sauchiehall Street

Derelict buildings

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More needs to be done to tackle Scotland's vacant and derelict land

A special meeting of elected members was called to discuss the crisis facing the county’s housing supply

A special meeting of elected members was called to discuss the crisis facing the county’s housing supply

East Lothian Council

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Scottish council declares 'affordable housing emergency' amid land loss claims

The council hopes more people will spend time in the city centre

The council hopes more people will spend time in the city centre

Free night buses to operate across Scottish city during festive season

How Paisley Museum could look once finished

How Paisley Museum could look once finished

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Scottish museum renovation for 'world-class attraction' faces second delay

The Apprentice Boys of Derry parade was halted amid a protest over it passing a Catholic Church

The Apprentice Boys of Derry parade was halted amid a protest over it passing a Catholic Church

Apprentice Boys of Derry

Loyalist group hits out at police after Remembrance parade halted

Plans for a new battery storage facility have been submitted for Gattonside village in the Scottish Borders

Plans for a new battery storage facility have been submitted for Gattonside village in the Scottish Borders

Battery storage

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Bid for new battery storage facility in Scottish village

The plans include more than 600 new homes

The plans include more than 600 new homes

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Plans lodged for more than 600 homes and 'new neighbourhood' near Scottish town

Former first minister Jack McConnell

Former first minister Jack McConnell

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Decentralisation of power could solve the Council Tax problem

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

Climate Emergency

Scottish city set to miss key climate target by 2030

The First Minister said his party needs to “strengthen its electoral position” ahead of four by-elections in Glasgow

The First Minister said his party needs to “strengthen its electoral position” ahead of four by-elections in Glasgow

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SNP must get their 'act together' says John Swinney ahead of council by-elections

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage speaking at the Reform UK Welsh Conference

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage speaking at the Reform UK Welsh Conference

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Why the Reform vote is the real story of the five Scottish by-elections

The SNP have lost four council seats to the Scottish Tories

The SNP have lost four council seats to the Scottish Tories

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SNP lose fourth council seat to Scottish Tories after defeat in Moray by-election

Highland Council has a huge number of tourists travelling the NC500

Highland Council has a huge number of tourists travelling the NC500

Highlands & Islands

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Highland Council proposes tourist tax which 'could raise millions'

The bridge carries people across the Tweed

The bridge carries people across the Tweed

Repairs to be carried out to secure future of historic Scottish bridge

The People's Story Museum on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

The People's Story Museum on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

City of Edinburgh Council

Scottish museum to reopen in major U-turn after public backlash

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

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Two Scottish councils call on UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cut

Bellway has applied to begin phase two of its development at the village

Bellway has applied to begin phase two of its development at the village

Housing developer denies emptying sewage into Scottish village drains

Brian Topping was a Fraserburgh councillor for 38 years

Brian Topping was a Fraserburgh councillor for 38 years

Aberdeen City Council

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Former veteran councillor rejoins SNP after defecting to Alba

Tesco started holding consultations with staff and residents about opening seven days a week at the start of October

Tesco started holding consultations with staff and residents about opening seven days a week at the start of October

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Island community council urges Tesco to reconsider Sunday opening

Six councillors on Newcastle City Council have quit the Labour Party

Six councillors on Newcastle City Council have quit the Labour Party

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Six councillors, including former leader, quit Labour Party

Bryan Pottinger faces fresh allegations

Bryan Pottinger faces fresh allegations

Midlothian Council

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Labour councillor faces second hearing over inappropriate comments in 18 months

The road leading to Pittlesheugh Farm in Berwickshire, where plans for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System have been submitted

The road leading to Pittlesheugh Farm in Berwickshire, where plans for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System have been submitted

Battery storage

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Concerns raised that a Scottish county could be a ‘concrete jungle’ within 25 years

A deal has been struck to sell the site to a housing developer

A deal has been struck to sell the site to a housing developer

Glasgow City Council

New deal for former Glasgow school site proposed after previous plans failed

They are insisting the show must go on in Musselburgh

They are insisting the show must go on in Musselburgh

Thousands sign petition to replace much-loved Scottish theatre

Campaigners are calling for a halt to the proposed scheme for high concrete walls along the River Esk

Campaigners are calling for a halt to the proposed scheme for high concrete walls along the River Esk

East Lothian Council

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Council apologises after objectors to flood scheme have data leaked

Crichton was Robert Rowand Anderson in the late 19th century

Crichton was Robert Rowand Anderson in the late 19th century

Midlothian Council

Village to welcome first new build in 140 years despite 'modern design' concerns

Kairin Van Sweeden

Kairin Van Sweeden

Aberdeen City Council

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Former SNP councillor's 'New Scot' comment breached code of conduct

From left: Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, First Minister John Swinney, and Finance Secretary Shona Robison

From left: Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, First Minister John Swinney, and Finance Secretary Shona Robison

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Scottish councils call for 'fair share' of additional funding from UK Budget

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country, Sutherland

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country, Sutherland

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Fears Unesco World Heritage Site ‘could be set ablaze’ by battery storage site

The byelaws were recently reviewed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority

The byelaws were recently reviewed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority

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Laws to address 'irresponsible behaviour' at Loch Lomond come into force

A consensus is emerging on what council tax reform could look like, Professor Ken Gibb explains

A consensus is emerging on what council tax reform could look like, Professor Ken Gibb explains

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Professor Ken Gibb: 'PPT' is a system that can replace council tax. Here's how

This is about wealth redistribution within the powers of the Scottish, writes Alan McCombes

This is about wealth redistribution within the powers of the Scottish, writes Alan McCombes

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We’re bringing people together to talk about mass campaign to scrap discredited tax

Edinburgh councillors ordered an internal audit after 11-year-old Thomas Wong was killed by a non-council bin lorry

Edinburgh councillors ordered an internal audit after 11-year-old Thomas Wong was killed by a non-council bin lorry

City of Edinburgh Council

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Council finds 'strong concerns' staff driving whilst using drink and drugs