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# Scotland

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31 March 2014 Last updated at 14:53

## Australian firm to create 110 jobs

An Australian firm which services the energy, chemical and mining sectors is to open a base in Scotland, creating 110 new jobs.

## Hearts in fight to stay afloat

Hearts face the prospect of running out of money by the end of April if a deal to take the club out of administration is not agreed soon. BBC Sport

## Email error on Queen's Baton bearers

Blank emails are sent to some people waiting to find out whether they have been chosen to carry the Queen's Baton before the Commonwealth Games.

- Glasgow 2014: Queen's Baton Relay route

- ## Appeal over missing sex offender

  Police appeal for help in tracing a registered sex offender in Glasgow after he failed to turn up at court.

- ## Tributes to mother killed in crash

  Tribute is paid by relatives to a "wonderful" 28-year-old mother who was killed in a crash on the A96 in Moray.

- ## RSPB in climate change action call

  RSPB Scotland calls for more action on climate change after a report suggests it is having a big impact on some species and habitats.

- ## Construction bosses 'more confident'

- ## Woman dies after Bearsden road crash

- ## Former So Solid Crew member fined

- ## Skiing until end of April 'possible'

- ## Festival to pay tribute to Iain Banks

- ## Panda mating preparations begin

- ## Scottish farm incomes 'fell by 34%'

- ## Asbo-style notice for wind farm

- ## Armed robbery at city betting shop

- ## Scottish SPCA could get new powers

## Also In The News

- ### Glasgow TV channel to launch in June

- ### 'Oldest breeding osprey' returns

## More news from around Scotland

#### Edinburgh, Fife & East

- Altitude sickness 'two illnesses'
- Remains confirmed as missing woman
- Fatal crash victim named by police

#### Glasgow & West

- Police name man who died in crash
- Drug trafficker to lose £214,000
- Grant Morrison and Rian Hughes: The story behind 'The Key'

#### Highlands & Islands

- Flybe looks at Inverness-London link
- Climber dies after Ben Nevis fall
- Meet the aurora hunters

#### North East, Orkney & Shetland

- Ithaca Energy profits rise to £87m
- New £2.5m rig base for Dundee port
- Fans 'swear at own team' on Twitter

#### South Scotland

- Ice hockey event nets revenue boost
- Bypass cuts risk of 'bridge strikes'
- Tyre firm looks to fund expansion

#### Tayside & Central

- Drunk teen tried to ram police car
- Scaling back the many-headed Hydro
- Escaped police dog sparks search

## Our Experts

Article written by Brian Taylor Brian Taylor Political editor, Scotland

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## Contest of doubt and reassurance

11:47 UK time, Saturday, 29 March 2014

Does it matter that an unnamed minister of unknown status follows an undiscernible motivation and gives an off-the-record comment to The Guardian? Frankly, yes it does.

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Article written by Douglas Fraser Douglas Fraser Business and economy editor, Scotland

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## Has Scotland ‘de-globalised’?

8 hours ago

As Scotland looks to a choice on its future, two academic contributions give us a new take on the economic route that got us to where we are now.

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## Special Reports

### Scotland's Future

Latest news, background and analysis on the referendum on Scottish independence

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## More from Scotland

### Politics

- #### Scottish Yes vote 'not impossible'

  It is "absolutely the case" that the Yes campaign could win the independence referendum, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael warns.

- #### Rennie critical of justice overhaul

- #### Dentists to be given defibrillators

### Business

- #### Small firms split over independence

  Scotland's small business owners are divided over the possible implications of independence, a survey has suggested.

- #### Experts discuss young workforce plan

- #### Osborne denies currency deal claim

### Sport

- #### Gordon eyes return for Scotland

  Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is looking forward to reviving his career after two years on the sidelines through injury.

- #### Masters dream debut for Gallacher

- #### Bolton extend Hutton loan deal

### Naidheachdan

- #### Mèirle le gunna an Inbhir Nis ga rannsachadh

  Poilis ann an Inbhir Nis a' sireadh fear a rinn mèirle le gunna ann am bùth gheall sa bhaile.

- #### Fireannach air bàsachadh air Beinn Nibheis

- #### Obair gus tòiseachadh air camarathan an A9

## Democracy Live

- ### Scottish Parliament Watch

  Alex Salmond welcomes the 'big six' energy firms having to face a competition inquiry.

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- ### Scotland's Music

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- ### Robert Burns

## Watch/Listen

- Chaplain: 'Clutha heartache still raw' Watch01:56
- Gray on books, Yes vote and depression Watch09:37
- Student forecasters present weather Watch04:37
- Clutha survivors talk about crash Watch03:15
- 'Energy firms need to rebuild trust' Watch02:10
- Visiting Scotland's School of Sport Watch04:10
- Laptop ruling 'victory for consumer' Watch01:54
- Teen photographer's love for animals Watch03:19

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## Features & Analysis

- ### Natural selection

  The winning entries from the 2013 Scottish Nature Photography Awards

- ### Museum with a mission

  V&A Dundee aims to change thinking about design

- ### Got a question?

  Former FM Henry McLeish in the referendum webcast hot-seat

- ### The Key

  A novel in graphic art form on the theme of freedom

- ### Art attack

  How the idea for Belladrum's 50ft woman grew

- ### Your pictures

  A selection of your pictures taken across Scotland

- ### Scottish papers

  Newspaper review: Scotland's front pages

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## Elsewhere on the BBC

- ### Baton relay

  70 nations and territories, 288 days - Mark Beaumont travels the Commonwealth

## Most Popular

### From Scotland in the last week

1. Sunday: Scottish Yes vote 'not impossible'
2. Saturday: Clutha victims remembered at service
3. Friday: 'Dambusters' squadron is disbanded
4. Thursday: 'Asymmetric' school week approved
5. Wednesday: Man wins 16-year laptop wrangle

## Programmes

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  The latest news and weather from around Scotland.

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  The nation's morning news programme with Gary Robertson, Hayley Millar and Jim Naughtie.

- #### Newsnight Scotland Watch

  Coverage of the day's national and international news stories, with Gordon Brewer.