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Rahm remains an also ran as another major moment passes him by at US PGA
Now, here’s a quote that will resonate with golfers across the land. “I just couldn’t find a fairway off the tee,” grumbled Jon Rahm with a sighing summing up of affairs that was probably echoed by a brassed-off Norrie or Archie in the clubhouse bar
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Philippe Clement makes Scottish Cup final admission about injury-plagued Rangers
PHILIPPE Clement has admitted he may not know his Rangers team for the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final until 24 hours before the Ibrox club play Celtic at Hampden. The Belgian has concerns over the fitness of Leon Balogun, Borna Barisic, Rabbi
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Ben Vellacott backing Edinburgh to rebound from Munster loss to book play-off spot
Ben Vellacott remains confident Edinburgh can still reach the URC play-offs but only if they perform to their best against Benetton. Friday night’s close and often contentious narrow loss to Munster at Hive Stadium has given Sean Everitt’s side
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Police begin 'proportionate' response as thousands of Celtic fans gather
Police closed off roads as part of a "proportionate" response to thousands of Celtic fans gathering in part of Glasgow City Centre for an unofficial street party. Thousands of supporters have thronged into the Trongate area of Merchant City to
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Scots Word of the Week: Arran water
Dictionaries of the Scots Language defines Arran water as a “jocular name for whisky distilled legally or illicitly in Arran” and cites this conviviality from James Stirrat’s Poems and Songs (1843): “Spend two hours o’ social clatter, Out owre a glass
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Guy Stenhouse: The two tasks Swinney must take on to make a difference
When I saw John Swinney with his new cabinet on the steps of Bute House, two thoughts sprang to mind. First, so much for gender balance. Eight women and three men and not a peep from anybody. Nor should there have been. We need to grow out of this
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Rangers manager appeals for 'very correct' cup final VAR calls after penalty snub
PHILIPPE Clement today expressed hope that VAR will make “very correct” calls in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final against Celtic after Rangers were denied a penalty in their 3-3 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle. The Ibrox club, whose slim chances
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'Justice for Santa': Why Father Christmas handed Celtic the SPL Trophy
Celtic fans have declared ‘justice for Santa’ after the Christmas gift-giver made a surprise appearance to hand over the Scottish Premier League title. The festive figure strode out at Celtic Park under unfamiliar May sunshine to present the
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Hearts 3 Rangers 3: Ibrox club squander two goal lead and suffer pre-cup final blow
RANGERS’ final cinch Premiership fixture of the 2023/24 season became a dead rubber on Wednesday night when Celtic beat Kilmarnock at Rugby Park to move six points clear of them at the top of the table with one game remaining. There was, though
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The smoke clears on a tumultuous season and Celtic emerge as champions...again
The Celtic Way is the scene where the club’s triumphs and tragedies have come to be expressed. Whether it is protest in moments of turbulence or pyrotechnics in moments of triumph, it is where Celtic fans gather in their thousands and pour out their
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Cruise ship firm responds to outrage over unscheduled St Kilda visit
A cruise ship operator has responded to public outrage over the visit of a 'monster' cruise ship to St Kilda. Earlier this week, the Spirit of Adventure, a 58,000-ton cruise ship operated by Saga Cruises, visited the remote archipelago while
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Appeal for calm on Glasgow streets ahead of Celtic title celebrations
Football fans have been urged to “celebrate safely” ahead of an expected deluge of supporters into Glasgow’s Trongate. Thousands of Celtic fans are expected to throng the Merchant City area this afternoon following their team’s game against St
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Robert MacIntyre’s chance to win first major suffers blow after delayed ruling
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre was left to rue a delayed ruling as his chances of claiming a first major title suffered a significant blow in the US PGA Championship. MacIntyre was just three shots off the lead when he hit a wild second shot on the
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Lennie Pennie: The global community must come together to oppose this inhumanity
There’s a quote that’s often attributed to Josef Stalin, but is actually thought to have originated in an essay by the German pacifist and satirist Kurt Tucholsky. It states “the death of one man: this is a catastrophe. Hundreds of thousands of deaths
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Avoiding the 'desperation tax' and other top tips for West Highland Way first-timers
It was fifty years, in 1974, that plans were approved to create Scotland's first officially designated long-distance walking route and the West Highland Way opened five years later. After the Second World War ex-RAF man Tom Hunter from Glasgow
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Miami murders, Black Lives Matter, Sheku Bayoh: Why 'excited delirium' links them all
In 1980s Miami, pathologists were left perplexed by a string of unexplained deaths. Over a period of years, from 1980 until 1989, dozens of women were found sprawled in alleyways and junkyards but no cause of death could be found. At first,
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The never-ending story of Citizens Advice
This year Citizens Advice celebrates its 85th birthday. For five years I’ve had the privilege to help tell the stories of Citizens Advice in Scotland. As I prepare to move on to a new role, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that will stay with me
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86-year-old pedestrian critically injured in Clarkston car collision
An 86-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car. Police were called to Stamperland Crescent at the Clarkston Toll roundabout in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire at around 5.20pm on Friday. READ MORE: Woman dies
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Working with Lorraine Kelly helped me to realise I was done with fine-dining
Former digger driver turned TV star chef Dean Edwards is the first to admit that his journey into the world of food was far from “straight forward”. From beating stiff competition to earn a second-place spot on MasterChef in 2006, to starring alongside
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Camley’s Cartoon: The energy debate
Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0191 603 0178. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.co.uk.
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Mark Smith: Housing emergency? Here’s something we could do right now
The Scottish Government declared a housing emergency this week, but describing what’s in front of your eyes isn’t enough is it? The Scottish Fire Service could turn up at a house and declare a fire emergency, but the important question is what they
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Ron Mackenna: It's early days in here but both the mains I had were terrible
Zhima, Glasgow At the end of this meal they will take the whole cost of the Triple Szechuan Fried Rice off my bill. That’s eighteen Scottish pounds. Give or take 5p. Which is very impressive. But also very awkward. Firstly, The Herald always
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'It was a real risk': How a 200-year-old former mill became dream family home
Lee Collins' children are in their twenties but "we'll probably never see the back of them", he says, laughing. It's no wonder because the family's renovation of a 200-year-old former Perthshire mill incorporates a townhouse for Max, 22 and his
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A View from the Terrace on being Marmite, laughing at Old Firm and celebrating 's***'
LONGEVITY has become something of a rarity in football in modern times. Expensive foreign imports kiss the badge and proclaim their undying love for their team’s supporters one day, then jump on a flight to Saudi Arabia after being offered a six
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Màiri McAllan: 'Scotland’s green energy revolution is underway'
Scotland’s green energy revolution is underway and presents an era defining economic opportunity for our country and our people. We know that tackling climate change is an environmental imperative as well as our moral obligation. But with the
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Eamon Fitzgerald: Glasgow city treasurer during turmoil of local reorganisation
Eamon Fitzgerald Born: October 8, 1942; Died: April 24, 2024 Eamon Fitzgerald, who has died aged 81, was an economics lecturer and Labour councillor whose expertise in economics and financial management was invaluable as he worked his way
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Brian Taylor: Sunak, Starmer, Swinney – and the politics of fear
While at university in Fife, back in the Middle Ages, I encountered the philosophical musings of the Danish Existentialist Søren Kierkegaard. All in all, not the cheeriest cove. His outlook on life appeared to chime with that of his fellow Dane
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Dave Allan: Is there a better way to tame weeds than good old-fashioned weeding?
Weeds are our most successful but unwelcome garden plants. As a new gardening year dawns, they are the trail blazers, ready and willing fill every inch of ground. I don’t need to tell you this and won’t be the first. Weeds are a theme garden writers
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Up to 45 Glasgow primaries facing 'unacceptable' staffing situation due to cuts
Up to 45 primary schools in Glasgow face having only the headteacher out of class as a result of council budget cuts, The Herald can exclusively reveal. Concerns have already been raised that such a situation would represent a risk to pupil and
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'Leave now': Council launch proceedings to evict sepsis survivor from care home
A father-of-two whose legs and arms were amputated following a near-fatal battle with sepsis is being evicted from his care home because the council insist he "no longer requires the service". Scott McQuade, 50, said he was stunned by the "heartless
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'This is a powerful tower fan to keep you cool during muggy days and nights'
Levoit Classic LTF-F362-WUK Tower Fan What is it? A powerful and uber quiet tower fan. Good points? Its modern design, featuring a prominent LED display and contrasting black and white colours make it a subtle addition to most rooms
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Letters: SNP must stop tinkering and grasp the real ferries problem
RECENTLY The Herald has been giving a lot of attention to the possible closure of Ferguson Marine and to re-awarding the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) operating contract ("Ministers urged to back shipyard amid warning on future orders", The
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ScotGov admit approving 'irregular' spending in financial watchdog scandal
The Scottish Government has admitted it was wrong to approve a run of public spending by a Scots water industry watchdog described as "unacceptable" by auditors, it can be revealed. Roy Brannen, director-general of Net Zero and accountable officer
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'We owe Tom Hunter a great debt': More tourists than ever taking on famous route
Sue Butler's mind was "enmeshed in a tapestry of grief" when she set off on the trail listed among the world's top ten by National Geographic. A staff nurse of 40 years she was transferred from gastroenterology to a respiratory ward during the
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Tom Weir, the outdoorsman who showed Scotland the way
At Balmaha, on the West Highland Way, stands a statue to the great Scottish outdoorsman and broadcaster Tom Weir, rendered complete with his trademark Fair Isle sweater, walking gear and iconic wooly bunnet. The Scot, whose travelogue ‘Weir’s
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Scottish councils could lose millions if they cannot recruit more teachers
Local authorities stand to lose their share of a combined £145.5 million in funding if they do not maintain their teacher levels by next year. The Scottish Government has not yet determined how it will divide the £145.5 million between local authorities
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Portugal's golf hotel jewels: From Lisbon to the Algarve
Like many, my golf journey started being bored and housebound during the pandemic. One of the few activities that was genuinely Covid friendly, it became something of a personal obsession for that long, hot, terrifying summer of 2020. Lessons were
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'Looks good enough to eat': UK’s first ‘fake food store’ to open in Scotland
Kerry Samantha Boyes is opening a shop packed with the most mouth-watering-looking cakes, pies, jellies and other goodies that you can imagine. Yet there's a catch. None of it will be edible. Her ice cream cones recently featured prominently
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Hotel on famous Scottish walking route brought to market
A hotel that sits on a famous Scottish walking route has been put on the market. The hotel that is set in a village in a Scottish forest park is described as a "perfect lifestyle business opportunity". Drysdale and Company and Smith and Clough
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Scottish airports to introduce new security screening and hand baggage limit
Scottish airports are to bring in new security measures and hand baggage limits in a £1 million upgrade. A publicly-owned airports operator said it is to introduce the new enhanced security screening equipment for passengers this summer. It
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68-year-old Scottish family business moves into employee ownership
A Fife-based contractor which has been in the hands of the same family for three generations is moving into employee ownership, with its workforce of around 90 becoming part-owners. Multi-disciplined contractor T&N Gilmartin (Contractors) Ltd
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Daniel Hough: Tax divergence has become customary in Scotland
By Daniel Hough It is almost become customary with each year that goes by that Scotland’s tax system diverges further from the rest of the UK. Much has been made of the complexity this introduces and the effect it may have on Scotland’s competitiveness
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Brian Donnelly: Anger over Scotland's new tourism law plan
A reworking of Scotland’s short-term lets law has come under fire as details of its remit were quietly published. It includes a move to allow some short-term holiday lets operators exemption from having a licence under the new regulations for up
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Scottish glassware company to shut after '11 remarkable years'
An award-winning Scottish glassware company which makes products for the whisky industry and giftware market is to cease trading at the end of this month. Bridge of Allan-based Angels’ Share Glass was established by Karen Somerville and her late
