4 h. ago Keir Starmer joins King Charles at Balmoral after tumultuous week

The PM joined the King in Scotland after a torrid week that has left his leadership under mounting pressure.

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4 h. ago California Schemin’ review – James McAvoy’s directorial debut is an unlikely rap tale

Toronto film festival: the actor makes for a hit-and-miss first time film-maker with the undeniably involving true story of Scottish rappers who pretended to be AmericanAt the start of the century, a struggling Scottish rap duo decided to overhaul their image in extreme fashion: they began posing as two Americans from California, and managed to secure themselves a record deal with a label in London. Eventually the hoax was revealed, and one of them released a memoir about the charade. That wild story has now been adapted into a film, California Schemin’, which marks the alternately confident and unsteady directorial debut of actor James McAvoy.McAvoy is a son of Scotland himself, and perhaps feels some kinship with rappers Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who found the cultural tastemakers of the south to be indifferent or even hostile to Scottish artists. Though McAvoy has fared just fine as an actor, Bain and Boyd – who would come to be known as Silibil N’ Brains – had a much tougher go...

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5 h. ago Starmer joins King at Scottish church after bruising week in politics

The Prime Minister and his wife attended the Crathie Kirk service alongside members of the royal family.

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20 h. ago Scots MP Ian Murray rejoins government one day after being sacked

The MP lost his job as Scottish Secretary amid an ongoing emergency Cabinet reshuffle by Keir Starmer.

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33 h. ago Gogglebox adds new Scottish stars after couple 'dumped' from show

Channel 4 issued a statement earlier in the summer after Gogglebox couple Roisin Kelly and Joe Kyle revealed they had been 'dumped' from the show's cast after three and a half years

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49 h. ago Douglas Alexander appointed new Scottish Secretary by Keir Starmer following major Cabinet reshuffle

The Labour veteran has taken charge of the Scotland Office and will be tasked with helping take the fight to the SNP ahead of next year's Holyrood election.

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51 h. ago Scots London's Burning star guilty of sexually assaulting girls at friend's home

Glasgow-born former London's Burning star John Alford has been found guilty of sexually assaulting girls aged 14 and 15 at a friend's home.

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51 h. ago Cameron Menzies ready for Luke Littler shot as Czech success sets up World No 1 for 'crazy' months

Scottish star delivered a strong show on day of the Czech Darts Open to advance into a crunch clash with The Nuke

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52 h. ago Ian Murray sacked as Scottish Secretary as Keir Starmer carries out emergency Cabinet reshuffle

Murray, who was Labour's sole surviving Scottish MP after the 2015 and 2019 general elections, has lost his Cabinet position.

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52 h. ago Ian Murray sacked as Scottish Secretary amid Starmer reshuffle

Mr Murray is the longest serving Scottish Labour MP

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2 d. ago Swinney’s independence referendum push is ‘diversion tactic’ – Starmer

The Prime Minister said the First Minister was using the constitution to distract from his record in Government.

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3 d. ago Celebrated Scottish chef to open Parisian restaurant and bar Vinette & Vivien on site of Fhior restaurant

A Scottish chef who was recently awarded a Michelin Star is set to bring a taste of Paris to Edinburgh this autumn.

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4 d. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to start their own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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5 d. ago 13 Scottish films from the 90s that are essential viewing, including five set in Glasgow

13 films that, despite some international stars, are still distinctly Scottish upon viewing

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5 d. ago Bob MacIntyre earns amazing Ryder Cup salute as his brilliance places him next to Rory McIlroy

European skipper dishes out praise to Scottish star as he describes Rory McIlroy as a giant

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5 d. ago Scottish Love Is Blind star exclaims 'surely not' after watching fiancé on show

EXCLUSIVE: Love Is Blind UK star Katisha has opened up about her time on the Netflix show and her relationship with Javen, who she was engaged to on the series.

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6 d. ago West Lothian locals urged to start own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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6 d. ago AD FEATURE: Got a business idea? Turn your dream into reality

Scottish Start-Up Month is here to help you take the first step on your business journey

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7 d. ago Boos ring out at Ibrox after Rangers and Celtic grind out draw

Perhaps it was inevitable that a game which would supposedly endorse firm opinion about either Rangers or Celtic would end in stalemate. A grim, miserable stalemate at that. It seemed incredible to think that both of these teams had Champions League ambitions a matter of weeks ago.Rangers will be the happier with their point, notwithstanding the problems associated with four draws to start their Scottish Premiership campaign. Russell Martin has been under such pressure, as only intensified by the 6-0 drubbing against Club Brugge, that he will cling to any form of salvation. Rangers offered more threat here against a Celtic team who were woefully punchless. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Lewis Capaldi slams stars who said they checked in on him after Glastonbury heartache

Scottish star, Lewis Capaldi, took a a two year break from the spotlight after performing at Glastonbury in 2023 where he lost his voice and experience pronounced tics

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