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1. Mel Gibson gifted plot of land at foot of Ben Nevis on 31st anniversary of Braveheart

   Braveheart Auctions has donated the half-acre plot in the Highlands to the star - with the only clause that he joins staff for a "dram and a cold dip".

2. Growing calls for crackdown on "easy time" cell parties in prisons

   MP seeks action after Record reveals the gloating and boasting in TikTok videos of killers Ben McCulloch and other prisoners.

3. Ex-Dundee United captain butchered by disgraced doc blasts Scot Gov over "failure to protect" private patients

   "But when I see other patients’ careers getting taken away, I thought, with the little bit of platform I have, it’s time to speak up – not just for myself but for others. There is no responsibility being taken here for private patients.”

4. Scottish Government must address shocking child mental health services waits

   "Relatives who have lost loved ones feel their voices are being ignored."

5. "Disgrace!" Youth suicide campaigners blast mental health wait times as SNP Government misses targets

   Bereaved parents have blasted “disgraceful” delays in children’s mental health care, warning lives are being put at risk.

6. Lifelong Hearts fan and MP Ian Murray: "I helped save my club with minutes to spare - now we're in title race"

   MP and lifelong Hearts fan recounts his battle to save the club he loves and his joy at their current title battle with Celtic and Rangers

7. Simple change could save you money when booking holiday

   Scottish travellers could save money and have more to spend abroad

8. Travelodge hiring experts to 'transform culture' amid sex assault scandal

   The budget hotel chain has come under fire in recent weeks after a female guest was sexually assaulted by a man who was given a key to her room.

9. Royal Mail urges dog owners to display sign on doors or windows

   Royal Mail has urged some people to display a four-word sign to help staff deliver their letters and parcels

10. Sex offender caught with AI child porn not suspended by Scottish Greens despite warnings

    The Scottish Greens have been criticised for failing to act over concerns raised about independence campaigner Amelia Connolly who was caught with AI-generated child porn.