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2009 Homecoming events unveiled
The full programme of events to mark Scotland's 2009 Homecoming Festival are unveiled.
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Marchers join anti-racism rally
Hundreds of people take part in a march and rally against racism in advance of St Andrew's Day, in Glasgow.
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Rally calls for higher pensions
A rally is held in Glasgow by campaigners who want the level of the state pension raised.
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Questions raised over HBOS merger
The SNP states "major questions" remain about the planned merger of HBOS and Lloyds TSB.
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Scotland to host rally challenge
A major international rallying event is to be staged in Scotland for the first time in 20 years.
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Parliament rejects alcohol plans
MSPs back a parliamentary motion against raising the age limit for buying alcohol in shops to 21.
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Council workers in strike action
Up to 150,000 council staff in Scotland stage the second 24-hour strike over pay in two months.
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A daily round-up of the top BBC Scotland news website stories you have been reading.
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Council strike sparks disruption
Schools, rubbish collections and ferry crossings have been disrupted as council workers staged a 24-hour walkout over pay.
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Staff hold strike rally at castle
Industrial action closes local authority services and schools in the Highlands and Islands.
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Pay dispute call ahead of strike
Unions call on ministers to intervene in a pay dispute which is due to trigger strike action among council workers.
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Rallying joins 'green' campaign
The Scottish Rally Championship is aiming to be more fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly.
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Sport in top gear despite costs
Scottish motorsport is so far unscathed and is even flourishing in the face of higher fuel prices.
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March puts human rights in focus
Hundreds of people take part in a march marking the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Trouble continues at 'the Vale'
Concern over deaths from the bug Clostridium difficile at Vale of Leven is the latest controversy to centre on the hospital.
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'Civicus can help people achieve'
The youngest board member of Civicus tells BBC Scotland what the youth organisation hopes to achieve.
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'Petro-jitters' hit Holyrood once more
Our political reporter John Knox looks back at the week in the Scottish Parliament
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MSPs rally on fuel cost concerns
Island and rural MSPs call on the UK government to give isolated communities discounted fuel.
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Classic cars go on a local tour
A vintage car club holds its international rally in Scotland, for the first time in about a decade.
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Model T rally takes to the road
A fleet of almost 100 Model T Ford cars sets off from Edinburgh on a rally across the Scottish Borders.
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