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SNP Councillor talks links between Irish and Scottish independence

March 21, 2013

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By Blair Dingwall Scotland and Ireland’s historic connections have been celebrated with a week of St Patrick’s Day festivities. The celebrations, encompassing Irish music, dance and discussions across the city, are the largest Glasgow has ever had for the internationally-renowned day.

Welsh test for Gordon Strachan’s Scotland

March 21, 2013

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By Liam Hastings Scotland will look to get their fading World Cup hopes back on track with a win against Wales at Hampden Park on Friday. It will be manager Gordon Strachan’s second game in charge following the 1-0 victory over Estonia at Pittodrie in February.

Scotland’s Eve Muirhead going for gold at the Women’s Curling World Championships

March 21, 2013

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By Nathan Mackenzie This week, Eve Muirhead is hoping to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a world champion when she captains Scotland at this year’s Women’s Curling World Championships in Riga, Latvia.

Scottish documentary undergoes tour following Glasgow Film Festival success

March 21, 2013

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By Blair Dingwall Scottish academic and director Dr Nick Higgins’ latest documentary has embarked on a tour of Scotland. Crowd-sourced, collaborative documentary We Are Northern Lights features work from 121 different co-directors from every corner of Scotland, combining them to create a portrait of Scotland in 2012.

BBL Trophy goes down to the wire

March 21, 2013

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By Sean Mcgowan The Sheffield Sharks snatched a win from the Leicester Riders to secure the BBL Trophy at the weekend.

Football volunteer Charlie Henderson inducted into football hall of fame

March 21, 2013

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By Fraser Wright Award-winning football volunteer, Charlie Henderson has been inducted into the Scottish Amateur Football League Hall of Fame.

Warriors captain Ally Kellock says winning league would be biggest achievement yet

March 21, 2013

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By Fraser Wright Glasgow Warriors captain Ally Kellock, says that winning the Rabo Direct Pro12 league would be the biggest achievement of his career.

Thomson delighted with debut against boyhood heroes

March 21, 2013

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By Fraser Wright Young Dundee United star Robert Thomson was on cloud nine after making his SPL debut against the side he supported as a boy.

Heart of Midlothian’s road to Hampden

March 16, 2013

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By Craig Ritchie Third Round Hearts 3 – 1 Livingston Hearts entered the competition at the third round stage this season having been drawn against near neighbours Livingston. A goal from Danny Grainger and a double from captain Marius Zaliukas set the Jambos on their way as they bid to reach Hampden for the second […]

For the love of the cup – Scottish League Cup final preview

March 16, 2013

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Hearts triumphed 5-1 over Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in last year’s Scottish Cup Final. By Craig Ritchie The countdown is now well and truly on for fans of St Mirren and Hearts as they prepare to do battle for the Scottish League Cup this coming Sunday. All roads lead to Hampden Park for the sides, in […]