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Bar/fly: The Oxford Bar, Edinburgh
Ewan McDonald cops a serve in Detective Inspector Rebus' favourite watering-hole.

Gwynne Dyer: Innocent man caught in ugly truth
They lied, they're still lying, and they'll go on lying until Libya calms down enough to allow a thorough search of its archives, writes Gwynne Dyer.

Scotland told entry to EU 'impossible'
An independent Scotland would find it extremely difficult if not impossible to join the European Union, the President of the European Commission has warned.

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.

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).

Jumbo jets in 'alarming' near miss
Two Boeing 747 jumbo jets recorded an alarming near-miss when pilots were told to take immediate evasive action - and instead turned towards each other.

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.

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.