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Dunfemline Abbey

Dunfermline to become Scotland's eighth city

The Fife town was once Scotland's capital - and was the birthplace of King Charles I and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

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Sheku Bayoh

PC broke Sheku Bayoh's rib in resuscitation bid

A police officer involved in the arrest gives evidence to the public inquiry into Mr Bayoh's death.

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Two-thirds not signed up for free bus scheme

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Andy Murray

Dragons' Den winner scoops major supermarket deal

Biscuits created by "lifelong foodie" Andy Murray will be stocked in Waitrose stores across the UK.

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Mary Queen of Scots treasure bought for Scotland

National Museums Scotland has bought a silver casket owned by Mary Stuart for £1.8m.

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    How Neilson turned it around at Tynecastle

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    New Hibs boss Johnson vows attacking style

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    Dragons' Den winner scoops major supermarket deal

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  8. Posted at 9:52 19 May9:52 19 May

    Mary Queen of Scots treasure bought for Scotland

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    I learned to sing using YouTube - now it's my career

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  12. Posted at 9:26 18 May9:26 18 May

    'I'd kick my gran never mind Rangers to win cup'

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  13. Posted at 18:51 17 May18:51 17 May

    Nurse saw Sheku Bayoh carrying knife, inquiry told

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    I may not have long to live but I want three children

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    Hearts' Boyce would 'play on one leg' at Hampden

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    Hearts striker Liam Boyce receives treatment

    Striker Liam Boyce does not expect a groin injury to prevent him playing for Heart of Midlothian against Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.

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    Family heartbroken over death of man in crash

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    The 22-year-old driver's Ford Focus caught fire after smashing into a wall on the B914 in Fife.

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    Teenager arrested after man stabbed in car

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    Rosyth yard wins Royal Navy £30m maintenance deal

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    Scotland is a racist country - Sheku Bayoh sister

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    Kadi Johnson says she no longer feels safe in the country where her brother died in police custody.

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