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The latest stories from the Scotland section of the BBC News web site.

Homecoming impact 'overestimated'
The economic impact of Scotland's year-long Homecoming celebrations was "substantially" overestimated, a report claims.
Council to introduce care charges
Falkirk Council says it will begin charging for some social care services like meals-on-wheels later this year.
Boy dies after being hit by van
A teenage boy has died after being hit by a van while crossing a road, Strathclyde Police have confirmed.
Ex-Rangers player in cancer fight
Former Rangers star player Brian Laudrup, who won three championships with the club, has vowed to beat cancer.
Schoolgirl in unprovoked attack
A schoolgirl is recovering from being punched in the face during an unprovoked attack by a man in East Lothian.