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The Scotsman
2 Aug, 2019
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Scottish island’s dinosaur site given legal protection status
Legal protection has been given to a site in Skye where dinosaur fossils and footprints from the Jurassic Age have been discovered.
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Experts issue yellow thunderstorm warning for large parts of Scotland

Experts at the Met Office have issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for large parts of Scotland this weekend.

Emergency brake used to halt ‘runaway’ Caledonian Sleeper train after it overshoots station

An overnight train from London carrying 120 passengers had to be halted with an emergency brake after being unable to stop at Waverley Station today.

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Brexit: Leaked document says no-deal could trigger panic and food shortages

A no-deal Brexit could trigger "consumer panic", food shortages and an increased security threat within a fortnight, according to a leaked Government document.

This is what it’s like to travel on LNER’s new Azuma trains – Alastair Dalton

Creature comforts are catered for at last on the new Azuma trains, writes Alastair Dalton

Sport Update
Scottish Premiership: The market value of all 12 teams – how the league will finish

The Scottish Premiership kicks off tomorrow and pundits and fans alike have been making their prediction as to how the league will finish.

Steven Naismith: Levein my inspiration to go into management

Any player or referee who has shared a pitch or a training ground with Steven Naismith could verify his almost constant need to man-manage and his ability to inspire.

Oliver Burke back to Celtic? BBC pundit mocks Morelos bid, Celtic recall loan player, Aberdeen boss reveals interest in star player – Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Friday's Scottish football news and gossip.

And finally...
Kate Tempest makes her Edinburgh International Festival debut

From rap poetry to plays, the polymath wordsmith has a way with words

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