Martin McGuinness

The three coffins of brothers Richard, Mark and Jason Quinn being carried by family and mourners to Rasharkin Church for burial after leaving funeral mass at the Church of Our Lady and St Patricks, Ballymoney. Picture: Press Association

Euan McColm: Prime ministerial candidates have given little thought to N Ireland

The portrait of the poet Hamish Henderson takes shape at the Spittal of Glenshee to mark what would have been his 100th birthday next month. PIC: Clare Cooper.

Giant portrait of Scots poet created on hillside to mark 100th birthday

First Minister of Northern Ireland Arelen Foster. Pic: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Lesley Riddoch: The tide is turning against DUP leader Arlene Foster

Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein president in 2018

Julian Barratt stars in Mindhon

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Deprivation of the kind once seen in the Gorbals is a thing of the past, but statistics show that the life chances of Scots today are far from equal. Picture: B Marshall/Getty

Leader: Inequality based on religion should be history

Alex Salmond arriving for the funeral of Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister and ex-IRA commander Martin McGuinness (Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Salmond: Scots nationalism '˜not violent due to no oppression'

Martin McGuinness was a divisive figure, but his role in the Northern Ireland peace process provides a lesson for us all. Picture: Getty

Joyce McMillan: The simple act of listening is our starting point

The sons of Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister and ex-IRA commander Martin McGuinness carry his coffin to his home in Londonderry (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Bill Clinton to join thousands at Martin McGuinness funeral

In a historic gesture the Queen shook the hand of Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness in 2012.

Leader comment: McGuiness changed, but cannot be forgiven

Nicola Sturgeon listens as her Bexit Minister Michael Russell speaks during the Scottish Parliament debate on the triggering of Article 50 (Photo: PA)

Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to '˜brave work' of Martin McGuinness

Martin McGuinness has died aged 86. Picture: AP Photo/Alastair Grant

Martin McGuinness, former deputy FM of Northern Ireland, dies

DUP leader Alene Foster at Stormont. Picture: Getty Images

'˜No revolt' within DUP as parties begin power sharing talks

Michelle O'Neill will succeed the retiring Martin McGuinness. Picture: PA

Michelle O'Neill becomes new Sinn Fein leader in Northern Ireland

Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster speaking at Stormont in Belfast. Picture: PA

Snap elections in Northern Ireland as executive collapses

Martin McGuinness resigned as Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland in protest at the Democratic Unionist Party's handling of a botched renewable energy scheme. Picture: Jeff Spicer/PA Wire

Leader comment: Foster should take responsibility and go

Martin McGuinness resigned as Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland in protest at the Democratic Unionist Party's handling of a botched renewable energy scheme. Picture: Jeff Spicer/PA Wire

Election due for Northern Ireland as Martin McGuinness quits

Prime Minister Theresa May met with Irish leaders in Belfast. Picture: PA

May vows '˜practical solution' to Irish border post-Brexit

Prime Minister David Cameron at PMQs. Picture: PA

David Cameron dismisses First Ministers calls to delay EU vote

The R&A has announced that Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will host the Open Championship in 2019. Picture: PA

Royal Portrush to host 2019 Open Championship

Timothy Spall, left, and Colm Meaney in The Journey

The Journey to make light of Paisley-McGuinness friendship

Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson has been admitted to hospital. Picture: PA

Northern Ireland FM Peter Robinson hospitalised

The Prince of Wales (left) shakes hands with Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams at the National University of Ireland in Galway. Picture: PA

Prince Charles in historic handshake with Gerry Adams

The Queen Elizabeth delivers her Christmas Day speech at Buckingham Palace, London. Picture: PA

Queen’s Christmas speech calls for reconciliation

Negotiations went on all night at the parliament buildings in Belfast. Picture: AP

David Cameron hails successful Stormont talks

Peter Robinson stands before Ian Paisley's portrait in Stormont's Great Hall. Picture: Getty

Northen Ireland FM pays tribute to Ian Paisley

Dr. Ian Paisley. Picture: Getty

Dani Garavelli: Ian Paisley never a man of peace

Dr Ian Paisley, former First Minister of Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 88. Picture: PA

Ex-DUP leader Dr Ian Paisley dies at 88

Ian Paisley at meeting at Hamilton Town Hall. Picture: TSPL

Leader: Ian Paisley legacy

The Queen looks at the Iron Throne as she meets members of the cast on the set of the television series Game of Thrones in Belfast. Picture: Reuters

Queen visits jail, Game of Thrones set in NI trip

Protestors gathered outside Antrim PSNI Station as Adams was set to be released. Picture: Getty

Anger as Gerry Adams released from custody

Martin McGuinness at a gathering in support of Gerry Adams. Picture: Getty Images

Martin McGuinness attacks ‘dark side’ in police

Martin McGuinness, left, with Gerry Adams in 2006. Picture: Getty

Martin McGuinness demands release of Gerry Adams

Michael McConville, son of the Jean McConville, who was murdered by the IRA in 1972. Picture: PA

Gerry Adams arrest: ‘If we tell we will be shot’

Ruth Davidson MSP, Leader of the Tory Party in Scotland addresses the Conservative Conference on the final day in Edinburgh. Picture: Neil Hanna

John McTernan: SNP’s rivals start to fight back

The Irish president, Michael D Higgins, visiting the Queen. Picture: Getty

Allan Massie: Yes vote will not break family ties

President Michael D. Higgins will be the first ever Irish head of state to officially visit the UK Picture: PA

Higgins: ‘Wrong to forget Anglo-Irish conflict’

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister and ex-IRA commander Martin McGuinness. Picture: PA

Martin McGuinness praises Queen’s peace role

Tony Benn's coffin arrives at the church carried by his son Hilary Benn. Picture: PA

Funeral held for Labour stalwart Tony Benn

A member of the public is treated at the scene of the attack on the Falls Road. Picture: AP

Dissidents blamed for Belfast bomb attack

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams at the Stormont hotel in Belfast. Picture: PA

Northern Ireland: No deal after Haass peace talks

Picture: PA

Theresa Villiers condemns NI bomb threat
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The Scotsman cartoon: The ‘bedroom tax’ meeting

First Minister Alex Salmond, far right, and his delegation arrive at Downing Street. Picture: Getty

Salmond slams bedroom tax on Downing Street visit

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Picture: Getty

McGuinness: My heart goes out to those who hate me

Bill Walker. Picture: Neil Hanna

Leaders: Dunfermline offers positive change

Police use a water cannon as Loyalists confront them in North Belfast. Picture: PA

Orange Order parade: 300 more officers sent

Martin McGuiness to attend Iona Christianity event

Mid-Ulster election exposes impoverished politics

Northern Irish leader warns Union flag rioters are ‘the enemies of democracy’

‘Silent majority’ rallies to make its voice heard in Belfast call for peace

Summit to tackle flag riots in Northern Ireland

Analysis: Clinton repeats familiar mantra for peace

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Pledge on Belfast riots

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Peter Robinson backs Bloody Sunday quiz for his deputy

Martin McGuinness reveals he spoke to the Queen about cousin’s murder

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