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Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a nation in northwest Europe and one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. It occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain and shares a land border to the south with England. Full Article
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VILAMOURA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 15: Alastair Forsyth of SCotland lines up his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Course on October 15, 2009 in Vilamoura, Portugal.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Puppet Lab and Animation Scotland launch Big Man Walking project on September 22, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Puppet Lab and Animation Scotland launch Big Man Walking project on September 22, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Puppet Lab and Animation Scotland launch Big Man Walking project on September 22, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Puppet Lab and Animation Scotland launch Big Man Walking project on September 22, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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DUMBARTON, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Craig Matheson of Scotland of the Great Britain and Ireland Team in the trees at the 17th hole where he lost his match against Lee Rinker of the USA during the final day singles matches at The Carrick on Loch Lomond on September 20, 2009 in Dumbarton...
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DUMBARTON, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Craig Matheson of Scotland of the Great Britain and Ireland Team in the trees at the 17th hole where he lost his match against Lee Rinker of the USA during the final day singles matches at The Carrick on Loch Lomond on September 20, 2009 in Dumbarton...
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Scott Drummond of Scotland plays from a fairway bunker during the fourth round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 20, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Scott Drummond of Scotland plays from a fairway bunker during the fourth round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 20, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Scott Drummond of Scotland plays from a fairway bunker during the fourth round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 20, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Scott Drummond of Scotland tees off at the 15th during the third round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 19, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Scott Drummond of Scotland plays into the 18th green during the third round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 19, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Scott Drummond of Scotland chips onto the 14th green during the third round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 19, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - SEPTEMBER 19: Sam Torrance of Scotland in action during the second round of the Casa Serena Open played at Casa Serena Golf on September 19, 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic.
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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - SEPTEMBER 19: Sam Torrance of Scotland in action during the second round of the Casa Serena Open played at Casa Serena Golf on September 19, 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 19: David Drysdale of Scotland tee's off at the 15th during the third round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 19, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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Dario Franchitti of Scotland holds the runner-up trophy in an awarding ceremony after winning the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, northeast of Tokyo, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.
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Dario Franchitti of Scotland waves to the crowd after taking the second position in an awarding ceremony at the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, northeast of Tokyo, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.
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Scott Dixon of New Zealand leads Dario Franchitti of Scotland on his way to winning the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, northeast of Tokyo, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.
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Dario Franchitti of Scotland drives during the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, northeast of Tokyo, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. Franchitti took the second place.
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Dario Franchitti of Scotland drives during the IndyCar Series' Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, northeast of Tokyo, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. Franchitti took the second place.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Paul Lawrie of Scotland plays into the 18th green during the second round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Paul Lawrie of Scotland plays into the 6th green during the second round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Paul Lawrie of Scotland plays into the 6th green during the second round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Paul Lawrie of Scotland tee's off at the 5th during the second round of the Austrian Golf Open at Fontana Golf Club on September 18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Puppet Lab and Animation Scotland launch Big Man Walking project on September 22, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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I'm not sure what the spirit of Scotland is, but I think it does exist and I benefited from it. My grandparents, like Daniela's, came here as economic migrants from Europe and they found the spirit of Scotland and they added something to it.
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I've lived in London longer than I lived in Scotland, so it's very, very nice to be asked to join in and come back. Even though I'm not actually living here, I'm contributing to the industry
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In London most houses are too expensive, and in some areas of the North a number of homes fall below the £125,000 mark anyway, but in places like Scotland, Wales and the West and East Midlands, the housing markets are more vulnerable to the changes.
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The Pre-Budget Report is deeply damaging for Scotland. It puts in jeopardy all the progress we have made through our economic recovery plan and threatens to undermine the first fragile signs of recovery we are beginning to see across the country
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All eyes will be on Scotland and Edinburgh next June which is a huge honour for us, and a great opportunity to do something of lasting good as together we witness to Christ today
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It is vital that ministers arrive in Brussels with a strong game plan for securing a fair deal for Scotland’s fishing industry.
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Scotch whisky exports, which already represent 20% of Scotland’s manufactured exports, are showing the way in bringing the Scottish economy out of recession.
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Susan Boyle has had a fairytale year, her incredible talent has catapulted her to international fame and captured the hearts of people in Scotland and around the world
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What is also well known is the position of the Scottish government on nuclear energy. Seizing Scotland’s wealth of renewable and low carbon opportunities such as carbon capture and storage will meet our future energy demands, help tackle climate change, and ensure Scotland’s energy security.
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Weekend minimums, at this stage, look like being over parts of northern England and Central Scotland, where lows could fall to minus 6C or minus 7C in some spots
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To date we have not seen enough action on the basics like energy efficiency, low-carbon transport and investment in green jobs. It is six months since the passing of the Climate Change Act in Scotland and we need to start seeing these measures put into practice now.
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It is important that organisations who deliver key public services for the people of Scotland operate transparently so the public can be reassured we are getting high-quality services and value for money.
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Games are a Scottish success story and a vital part of our creative industries. This funding underlines the Scottish government's commitment to supporting and developing the games industry in Scotland.
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It was stadiums and everybody singing and very euphoric ... Then after the last gig in Scotland I got on the train and left it all behind. That's it, I haven't thought about it since.
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There is too much concrete interest from clubs in France, Germany, England and Scotland for it not to happen.
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Innovative companies, such as FMC Technologies, which are continuing to expand, show there are reasons to be optimistic about Scotland’s economic recovery prospects.
– Jim Mather SOURCE: Press and Journal -
Our commitment to tackling climate change is shared by a wide range of private, public and third sector partners and the new group is testament to that. Details of the members will be unveiled by the First Minister but together they represent a wide range of expertise that can help identify the actions ...
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Along with several eminent economists – including Andrew Hughes Hallett, who was a member of the Calman independent expert group – we have pointed out that the Calman proposals are not properly thought through and could well be damaging to Scotland.
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This doesn't surprise me at all. The Barnett Formula is over 30 years old. Scotland and possibly Wales are getting more than they should on a needs-based formula. The English tax payer has every right to be aggrieved.
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We believe that the Scottish Parliament needs to be given more responsibility for raising its own revenue. We also believe that there needs to be a full assessment of the different needs of the different parts of the UK. But we're clear that, if Barnett is replaced with a needs-based formula, then Scotl...
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the relations between this country and Scotland and Wales
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Alex Salmond is trying to politicise Christmas, having already attempted to politicise the Saltire, Scotland's national days and our children's education. His obsession with independence is blinding him to reality. He should get on with what he was elected to do, which is improving our schools and hospi...
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Large groups of SDL were detained at both Perth, Dundee AND Edinburg (both?) were detained and prevented from travelling to Glasgow, and main English lads were visited by Strathclyde police and warned off from travelling to Scotland.
SOURCE: UK Indymedia Newswire
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