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Mum accused of murdering 3-year-old
The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular has appeared in court today charged with the boy's murder, prosecutors said.

Mother charged over missing boy's death
A woman believed to be the mother of missing Mikaeel Kular has been charged in connection with his death after the three-year-old's body was discovered in Fife.

Tales of bravery on Scots' 'black day'
A painstaking operation to recover the remains of at least eight people killed when a police helicopter crash-landed on a busy pub in Glasgow continued yesterday.

Chopper crash kills three
Three people are reported dead after a police helicopter crashed into a pub in Glasgow on Friday night.

Infratil sells airport for $2
Infratil, the Wellington-based infrastructure investor, has sold its unprofitable Glasgow Prestwick Airport to the Scottish government for 1 British pound (NZ$1.98).

Walking the Outer Hebrides
The old postman’s path is a thrilling journey that zigzags along the coast and over a mountain pass, discovers Mark Rowe.

Scotland: Ness is best
A hike on the quieter south side of the legendary loch throws up natural revelations but nothing monstrous.

Florence Welch halts show to stop fight
Singer Florence Welch halted a gig in Scotland over the weekend to break up a fight between fans.

Gwynne Dyer: Scotland's bid for independence just a lot of hot air
The Scots, the Catalans and the Basques tend to see themselves as victims, but nobody else does, writes Gwynne Dyer.

Scotland: What lies beneath
Edinburgh is known for its quaint charm, but the old town has a more sinister layer. Kate Roff delves into its darker side.

Scots fuming over funding
Scottish community leaders say Auckland's mayor is paying more attention to new migrant communities than traditional settler heritage.

Scotland: Brave movie hits bull's-eye
Doug Conway discovers Scotland has a rich cinema history as a location for films like BraveheartThe 39 Steps and even a classic Connery James Bond flick.

Delving into the shadows of Edinburgh's grisly past
If you're into the macabre, the Scottish capital is the place to be, writes Colin Hogg.