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High court to hear terrorist appeal

An appeal by Scotland's first convicted Islamist terrorist will get under way on Tuesday. Read

Dolly creator to receive knighthood

The creator of Dolly the sheep will be formally knighted by the Queen. Read

Scotland to host sailing tourney

Scotland is to host a prestigious sailing event next year which will attract competitors from more than 30 countries, it was announced. Read

Swine flu cases pass 1,000 mark

The number of swine flu cases in Scotland has passed the 1,000 mark with 196 newly-confirmed cases. Read

Funeral for Afghanistan soldier

Hundreds of mourners have paid their last respects to a Black Watch soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan. Read

Queen visits Culloden battle site

The Queen has visited the site of the last major land battle fought on British soil. Read

Bank for homeless people to open

A bank for homeless people is to open branches across Scotland, it has been announced. Read

Hospital bug strategy 'confusing'

Health boards have been left confused by a blizzard of paperwork about a potentially deadly hospital bug, a report has said. Read

Gangs 'trying to infiltrate' police

Criminal gangs are attempting to infiltrate police forces by exploiting a recent recruitment drive, a senior anti-corruption officer has said. Read

Spending alert system recommended

The Scottish Government should set up an early warning system to notify MSPs of spending decisions, according to a report. Read

Murray set to battle friend in heat

The heat is on for Andy Murray as he prepares to play for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-final. Read

Ill killer's murder trial delayed

A child killer accused of murdering an A-level student has shingles, a court has been told. Read

Murphy lauds Scottish patriotism

A strong sense of Scottishness should not make people anti-British, Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said. Read

UK braces for more swine flu cases

Authorities are bracing for another rise in cases of suspected swine flu, as the second patient with the virus died. Read

Parade protesters appear in court

Thirteen people are to appear in court on Monday following protests, which caused disruption at an Armed Forces Day parade. Read

Queen to visit Scottish battlefield

The Queen is due to visit the site of one of the most famous battles in Scottish history. Read

Experts in new DNA analysis hope

Scientists are hoping to develop software which would allow them to analyse greater levels of DNA and further investigate diseases. Read

Target for electric vehicle use

Ambitious proposals to widen the use of electric vehicles in Scotland are to be unveiled. Read

Kayak death man named

A 47-year-old man who died after his kayak overturned in the sea has been named by police. Read

Sex offender rehab 'inadequate'

Rehabilitation for some of the most serious sex offenders in jail has been branded "woefully inadequate" by opposition parties. Read

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