National News
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Mugs in drawers and watches in cupboards: What police pictures tell us about Peter Murrell's illicit purchases
Dozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.
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My husband died trapped in an industrial fan's blades - we haven't had justice
Colin Thwaites died in a sand mine on the Morvern Peninsula in October 2024.
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Scotland's papers: Murrell jailed and Scotland gear up for Brazil
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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Scotland records hottest day of 2026 as heatwave predicted
A high of 29C was recorded at Dyce, Aberdeen with temperatures expected to peak on Thursday.
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Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape
The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was also convicted of assaulting two other women.
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Woman dies after being hit by HGV in Glasgow
The 68-year-old woman was crossing Saracen Street in Possilpark on Tuesday morning when when she was struck.
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World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.
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Help! Our 'record-breaking' rocket is lost in the North Sea
Engineering students believe the rocket had a successful flight before disappearing.
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Archaeologists to return to 1,200-year-old Pictish power base
The dig at Burghead is one of a number of archaeological events taking place over the summer.
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Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.
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Trans inmates leaving women's prisons following court ruling
John Swinney confirms he will not appeal the judgement that prisoners should be housed according to biological sex.
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Driver who killed biker in head-on crash jailed
Leanne Adams admitted causing the death of Robert Lynch in East Ayrshire by dangerous driving.
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Vape shops in Scotland to be excluded from business rates relief
Scottish ministers also announced an independent review of how the property tax is calculated.
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Sexual crimes in Scotland hit record high levels
Recorded sexual crimes increased by 10% last year and are at their highest level since the 1970s.
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Driver jailed after woman's death in motorbike crash
Mother-of-two Natalie Hawkins, 35, died in the crash near Armadale in 2023.
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Scotcast: Does anyone know why Peter Murrell did it?
Ex-SNP chief exec sentenced to five years for embezzlement.
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New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.
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Shame and ridicule - but no motive: Five things we learned as Peter Murrell is jailed
As the former SNP chief executive is jailed for embezzlement, what did we learn from his latest court appearance?
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Who is Peter Murrell? The former SNP chief who stole from his party
An influential political figure who shunned the limelight, Murrell's crimes placed him in the full glare of publicity.
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Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame'
The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.
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From Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock
Scotland football fans are set for a different experience after travelling to Miami, Florida.
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Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil
A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?
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Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog
Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.
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What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far?
After a win over Haiti and a narrow defeat by Morocco, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what we have learned from Scotland's World Cup so far.
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Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
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How the Tartan Army captured the heart of Boston
An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have visited the city and won new friends in the period surrounding Scotland's two group stage matches.
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Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup
Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.
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Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear
Scotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime.
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Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?
The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.
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How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Brazil.
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Driver jailed after woman's death in motorbike crash
Mother-of-two Natalie Hawkins, 35, died in the crash near Armadale in 2023.
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My husband died trapped in an industrial fan's blades - we haven't had justice
Colin Thwaites died in a sand mine on the Morvern Peninsula in October 2024.
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Scotland records hottest day of 2026 as heatwave predicted
A high of 29C was recorded at Dyce in Aberdeen, with temperatures expected to peak on Thursday.
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Scottish fire stations' shake-up following major review
Two new stations will be built and seven will close following the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service review.
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Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape
The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was also convicted of assaulting two other women.
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Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays
Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.
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What are Clarke's big calls for Brazil? And who would you pick?
BBC Sport Scotland outlines the key selection issues facing Steve Clarke as Scotland take on Brazil in one their biggest ever games, plus pick your XI.
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Ancelotti's quest to end Brazil's 24-year wait for World Cup glory
BBC Scotland's Andy Burke looks at Carlo Ancelotti and his mission at Brazil before their final Group C game against Scotland.
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Who is Hearts target Wouter Vrancken?
BBC Sport Scotland charts the life and career of Belgian head coach Wouter Vrancken, who Hearts are reportedly about to make their new boss.
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New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.

