Scotland
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Consumption rooms: a legal place for illegal drugs?
Talking Point Scotland approves UK's first trial facility where users can take drugs under medical supervision
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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6 hotels to visit this fall
The Explainer Celebrate the start of a new season with a stay at one of these relaxing properties
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Scottish Women Artists review
The Week Recommends Exhibition uncovers the work of female artists long hidden in 'historical obscurity'
By The Week Staff Published
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Behind Scotland’s record high abortion figures
In Depth The most significant rise in terminations was among women in their 20s and those in deprived areas
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Screaming Beatles fans embarrassed George Harrison’s mother
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years
Under the Radar Organisers hope to ‘inspire new generation’ of hunters using thermal drones, infrared cameras and a hydrophone
By The Week Staff Published
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Rutherglen by-election: a pivotal moment for Labour in Scotland?
Talking Point The contest in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is being seen as a chance for the party to rebuild its Scottish credentials
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Scottish independence: the pros and cons
Pros and Cons SNP expected to set out plans for Scottish citizenship were country to vote to leave the UK
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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Hebrides Sea Safari review: exploring Scotland’s wild west
The Week Recommends No passport needed for this island-hopping expedition to Jura and beyond – just a steady pair of sea legs
By Holden Frith Published
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Abusive passenger ‘booted off’ flight
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Lewis whale pod post-mortem: what caused Britain’s worst mass stranding for 70 years?
Talking Point Whale beachings are on the rise in the UK, but humans aren’t necessarily to blame
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Forced adoptions: why government won’t apologise
feature Victims and campaigners renew calls for state to admit responsibility for historic scandal in light of new evidence
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Orkexit: why does Orkney want to leave the UK for Norway?
Talking Point Orkney Islands Council to investigate ‘alternative forms of governance’ for the archipelago
By The Week Staff Published
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The Fife Arms review: the art of luxury in the Scottish Highlands
The Week Recommends With 15,000 pieces of art this jewel in Braemar takes the design hotel concept to another level
By Jamie Timson Published
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