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Nine in 10 high-risk detainees not given proper cell checks in two Ayrshire stations
Close to nine in 10 high-risk prisoners in Ayrshire were given the same level of cell check as those deemed to be of low risk, a report has found. Police Scotland procedures see detainees undergo risk assessments that see them placed on corresponding
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Why reluctant hero James Forrest has never felt comfortable at Celtic
It wasn’t so long ago that James Forrest’s Celtic career appeared to be all-but over. The winger was more likely to be seen wearing his club tracksuit in the director’s box of a matchday than he was to be causing havoc down the right-hand side of the
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Forrest fresh and ready to play anywhere for Scotland after cancelling holiday
Steve Clarke, it seems, is no respecter of holiday plans. The Scotland manager decided not to give those included in his 28-man provisional squad for the European Championships a heads up that they should hold fire on booking their end of season
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Vincent Kompany excited to be part of ‘wonderful future’ for Bayern Munich
Vincent Kompany has called it a “privilege” and an “honour” to manage Bayern Munich after he swapped relegated Burnley for the Bundesliga giants. The former Manchester City captain has signed a three-year contract at the Allianz Arena to become
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Korda aims for a magnificent seven as world No 1 begins US Women's Open bid
Right. You’re the world No 1 by a country mile, you’re in the form of your life, you’ve won six of your last seven events and your rivals are on the cusp of locking you in the cellar of the clubhouse in a desperate attempt to give themselves a chance
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Former Hibs defender Josh Doig set for Serie A lifeline
Josh Doig could be set to stay in Serie A just days after his side suffered relegation. The former Hibernian defender was part of the Sassuolo team that was relegated to Italy's second tier at the weekend. The 22-year-old moved to the soon-to-be
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Kilmarnock complete signing of Bruce Anderson amid tough competition
Kilmarnock have completed the signing of Bruce Anderson. The striker will join the Rugby Park side upon the expiry of his contract at Livingston next month. The frontman has signed a two-year deal with Derek McInnes' team who will play in round
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Rebecca McQuillan: Come on Swinney, SNP supporters deserve better than this
Pity the poor SNP support. It’s been a bad couple of seasons generally but recent poor performance could mean humiliating relegation awaits. The thing is, it shouldn’t be like this. The SNP are in a difficult place, for sure, but they also have
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Scottish windfarm plan fuels energy transition controversy
Construction work has started on a windfarm development in rural Scotland which highlights the complexity of the debate about the energy transition. EDF said the start of work on the site of the Stranoch windfarm in Dumfries and Galloway represented
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Comedy legend Michael Palin to bring live diary show to three Scottish cities
Comedy legend Michael Palin will visit Scotland later this year for a live show which will bring his latest diary, There and Back to life. The 81-year-old was a member of comedy troupe Monty Python, starring in and writing some of their most beloved
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The anatomy of a climbdown: Why the SNP let Matheson be banned for record time
On the first full day of the general election campaign John Swinney made an announcement he would not be supporting the sanction recommended by the cross party committee against his friend Michael Matheson. SNP MSPs sitting behind the First Minister
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‘Righting a historic wrong’: First Minister hails reopening of Fife line
It’s a journey no one has made by train for more than 50 years but here we are: the First Minister John Swinney, the staff that made it happen and some people who remember the line from the last time it was open way back in the 1960s. The trip
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How much CO2 does a heat pump save? And what about the emissions in its manufacture?
The carbon dioxide produced when we heat our buildings, including our homes, is a major target on the path to net zero. The scale of that challenge can be seen in figures produced by the UK Climate Change Committee. Its Sixth Carbon Budget Balanced
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Shetland spaceport counting down to first launch after official opening
A spaceport on Shetland is counting down to the UK’s first ever orbital rocket launch after being declared officially open at a ribbon-cutting ceremony involving two “space-mad” children. SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst is western Europe’s only fully-licensed
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Sporting superstars praise Seneca after successful hair transplants
FACED with receding hairlines, international rugby player Tim Visser and professional boxer Paddy Reilly had no hesitation in opting for a hair transplant. After researching various treatments and practitioners, both chose to be treated at Seneca
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Islanders warned of more ferry disruption as CalMac 'bows' to whisky lobby
State-owned ferry operator CalMac has warned users that there will be disruption for other lifeline island routes as it runs additional sailings in a settlement over a row over one of the world's most famous whisky festivals. Ministers intervened
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Second union announces ballot which could lead to return of bin strikes
A second union has announced it will ballot its members in cleansing and waste on strike action, which could lead to a return to the scenes across Scotland witnessed in 2022. A dispute with 20 of the 32 local councils two years ago saw rubbish
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Popular outdoor cinema returns to Scottish city with jam-packed programme
One of the UK’s biggest outdoor cinema events is returning to Edinburgh next month. The annual Square Cinema in St Andrew Square Garden is coming back for tourists and locals to enjoy three days of film for free. Twelve films will be shown
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More than 500 Scottish prisoners to be released early to ease overcrowding
The Scottish Government plans to release more than 500 prisoners early to ease overcrowding, it has announced. The Herald revealed earlier this month that six prisons across Scotland were at 'red' status, which was likely to require people to be
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First look at final design for new George Square as revamp timetable revealed
The revamp of Glasgow’s George Square has taken a fresh step forward with confirmation that work will begin on-site in January 2025. An update on the programme for the George Square project will be given to a Glasgow City Council committee on
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Buy tickets to Euro 2024 debate night with Nutmeg and The Herald at West Brewery
Get primed for Euro 2024 with The Herald and beloved Scottish football magazine Nutmeg by attending a fantastic night of good beer and debate in the run-up to the tournament. Held at West Brewery in Glasgow on Thursday the 6th of June, host Daniel
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Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch to take place on December 21 in Riyadh
The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will take place on December 21, according to the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s general entertainment authority. Usyk added Fury’s WBC belt to his WBA, WBO and IBF titles with a split-decision victory
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SNP anger as Matheson banned from Holyrood for record 27 days over iPad bill
Michael Matheson will be barred from Holyrood from tomorrow for 27 sitting days and lose his salary for 54 calendar days after MSPs backed a motion to impose the sanctions. The suspension takes effect from Thursday, after 64 opposition MSPs voted
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Hydro music venue boss to stand down after a decade at the helm
The man in charge of Scotland's largest event and music complex is retiring at the end of June after 40 years with the organisation. Peter Duthie was appointed chief executive of Glasgow's Scottish Event Campus (SEC), home to the OVO Hydro concert
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Rangers in talks with one of their top talents over a fresh contract
Rangers are in talks with Robbie Fraser and his representative over a new contract. The youngster made his debut for the Ibrox club against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership earlier this month. Philippe Clement then started the left-back on
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It's not perfect but worst town in UK for a holiday? Give me a break
I'm not actually from the town, I was raised in Spean Bridge - a village nine miles north along the A82 - but my Highland hackles rise every time Fort William takes a hammering. Most commonly it's slated by people who live in places I wouldn't
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Starmer has turned Labour into a Tory tribute act - why would Scots vote for him?
The General Election campaign is hotting up daily, with many eyes focused on the perceived Prime Minister-in-waiting, Keir Starmer. Yesterday the Labour leader insisted that Scotland will be “key to delivering the change” the UK needs. Read
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Swinney 'frustration' over election delay to programme for government
First Minister John Swinney has said he is "immensely frustrated" at the enforced delay to his Programme for Government and other key announcements. The Scottish Government announced on Tuesday that due to the pre-General Election period, John
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'Another Westminster stitch-up: 'SNP hit out over ITV election debate snub
The SNP has hit out at ITV as the broadcaster confirmed the first televised debate of the election would only feature Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer. The party's Westminster Leader, Stephen Flynn, said it was a "disgrace that there will be no
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Craig Levein looking for Hearts striker reunion at St Johnstone
Craig Levein wants to reunite with Uche Ikpeazu at St Johnstone this summer. The former Heart of Midlothian boss wants to re-sign the striker he had playing under him at Tynecastle for two seasons. The 29-year-old will become a free agent when
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Lord Elgin's other Greek treasure goes up for auction
He is best known as the Scot who brought ancient stone sculptures from Greece to the Britian, ensuring a diplomatic row which would echo down the centuries. But Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, collected more than just the marble friezes which
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Swinney 'u-turning on u-turn' as SNP MSPs set to abstain on Matheson sanction vote
SNP MSPs look set to abstain on a Holyrood vote to suspend Michael Matheson for 27 days. The party will attempt to change the motion from the Standards Committee to include some criticism of the process, including claims it was biased and prejudiced
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The full group stage for next season's Premier Sports Cup revealed
The group stage for next season's Premier Sports Cup has been revealed. The draw was conducted by tournament organisers, the SPFL, this lunchtime. Premiership sides Aberdeen, Hibernian, Dundee United, Dundee, St Johnstone, Motherwell and Ross
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Virgin Atlantic flight met by emergency crews on arrival at Scots airport
A Virgin Atlantic flight was met by emergency crews on arrival at Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday due to a "small technical issue". It came after the flight crew on Virgin Atlantic flight VS226 reported the aircraft, an Airbus A350-1000, suffered
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White Oak UK’s Glasgow office creates centre of excellence for finance to SMEs
Access to all forms of finance, from straightforward term loans to short-term finance and invoice finance, has long been a problem for small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs). For over 35 years, White Oak UK has specialised in helping SMEs and
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A picture of perfect food: photographer Damian Shields on a culinary mission on Mull
Mull was one of the places we holidayed, more than once, way back when our kids were wee. Reminiscing on the upper deck and slowly pivoting my gaze around the 360 panoramas, I recalled with a grin the weans’ excited expressions and animated anticipation
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New AI tool helps alert family and care providers of potential medical emergencies
A consortium of partners has developed a new AI tool which helps identify when older or vulnerable people who live alone may need immediate medical support. The device uses electricity or smart meter data to monitor the use of household appliances
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Left-wingers welcome in Labour insists Sarwar as Abbott candidacy row rumbles on
Anas Sarwar dodged questions over whether Diane Abbott should be allowed to stand as a Labour candidate at the General Election. The Scottish party leader said he had “huge respect” for the Hackney North MP and it was a question for the National
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Nicola Sturgeon apologises for missed 2025 date for dualling of A9
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised for the failure to achieve the dualling of the A9 by 2025. The road, which runs from the Falkirk Council area all the way north to Thurso, has been dubbed Scotland's most dangerous due to the
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Glasgow City Council ban another firm from Brazilian Butt Lift procedure
Another Glasgow business has been banned from carrying out Brazilian Butt Lift procedures, the council has confirmed. Following an incident that put a woman in hospital after going through the procedure at a pop-up event in a Glasgow hotel, Glasgow
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Scottish town ranked among worst places for a short break in the UK
It is known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK and with Ben Nevis as a backdrop, boasts some of the world's most revered scenery. However, according to the tourists that arrive in droves every Summer, the Highland town of Fort William is among the
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Countdown on to return of 'iconic' Scottish beachfront festival
The countdown is officially on to the return of an 'iconic' Scottish beachfront festival this summer. After last year’s event had to be cancelled due to extreme weather, the 2024 edition of Tiree Music Festival will take place from July 12 to 14
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Bin strikes could take place across Scotland as refuse workers balloted on action
Rubbish could once again pile up in Scotland's towns and cities as waste workers are consulted on industrial action. In 2022, a pay dispute between refuse workers belonging to the Unison, Unite and GMB trade unions saw bins go uncollected in 20
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Nicola Sturgeon to join SNP general election campaign despite police finance probe
Nicola Sturgeon has said she will be on the campaign trail, despite the police investigation into the SNP's finances. The former first minister spoke to journalists at Holyrood on Wednesday ahead of her appearance in front of Parliament's Petitions
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Celebrating the life and work of Lord Kelvin
Nearly two centuries ago, on June 26, 1824, William Thomson was born in Belfast. A few years later, he and his family moved to Scotland, where his father took up a post as a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Glasgow. At age 10, Thomson
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Carlos Alba: All hail Andy Murray, the ultimate influencer
It was the kind of searing, humid summer’s day when lifelong memories are forged, when the sights, sounds and the pulsating sensations were the building blocks of an unforgettable experience. At the centre of it all was an expert craftsman, cementing
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How a community windfarm in the Hebrides delivered a £250k windfall for locals
A community-owned wind farm in the Outer Hebrides has taken a major step towards reducing the impact of fuel poverty for locals. The Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) initiative has given out £250,000 in grants to local households on the Isle of Lewis
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Scottish travel operator banks £2m for new fleet of coaches
A Scottish travel operator has hailed £2 million funding for new coaches. The firm offering experiences of the Scottish Highlands has upgraded its existing fleet after the funding boost with five new vehicles. It received the backing from
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First look as Highland hotel reopens following major refurbishment
A historic Scots hotel has reopened following a major refurbishment. Glenfinnan House Hotel has reopened in time for the summer season in the heart of the Highlands. The hotel’s fourteen bedrooms have been transformed and modernised, while
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Dr Keith Baker: Why every home needs a plan for net zero
I don’t know about you, but whenever I need to travel somewhere I start with where I’m going and when I need to get there by. I then decide on my route and modes of transport, pick an option that gets me there a bit early in case of any delays, and
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Modern Apprenticeship work opportunities build up confidence
New figures released by Skills Development Scotland reveal more than 38,000 Scots are benefiting from Modern Apprenticeship jobs with their feedback being overwhelmingly positive MORE young Scots are choosing apprenticeships and achieving higher
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Airline launches new route from Scottish airport to Basque Country
British Airways has launched a new route from a Scottish airport. The flag carrier is offering twice-weekly flights from Edinburgh Airport to San Sebastian in Spain’s Basque Country. The flights are being operated by BA Cityflyer on its Embraer
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World Championship could move from Alexandra Palace after ‘Luke Littler effect’
Barry Hearn says the World Championship’s future at Alexandra Palace is “under discussion” because of the Luke Littler effect on the sport. Hearn has likened the 17-year-old to Tiger Woods and says he is “the gift that keeps on giving” after bursting
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Edinburgh launches Taylor Swift taste trail ahead of Murrayfield show
A new tasting trail has been launched ahead of the very first night of Taylor Swift’s visit to Scotland. With more than 200,000 people flocking to Edinburgh next weekend for Taylor Swift’s first appearance in the Scottish capital , the city’s businesses
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Letters: National service is a promising idea – let’s not lose it in the fog of ‘war’
WHEN Patrick Harvie says something is "absurd, immoral and desperate" I instinctively think it must be a good thing; for example the Conservative national service proposal, subject to a Royal Commission and based on the Nordic model, also being considered
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Novak Djokovic wins Roland Garros opener in straight sets
Novak Djokovic got the defence of his Roland Garros title off to a solid if unspectacular start with a straight-sets win over French wild card Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The world number one said he arrived at Roland Garros with “low expectations and
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'80% of our pm 2.5 pollution in the UK is not from stoves - it's open fires'
There has long been controversy around wood-burning stoves - but till more recently it didn't revolve around greenhouse gas emissions, how 'clean' in terms of carbon dioxide wood burning is, or whether they might face a ban in the race to net zero.
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Martin Hannan: Everyone involved in Scottish rugby should remember SROI
It’s not an acronym or, more correctly, an initialisation that trips off the tongue, but everyone involved in Scottish rugby should remember SROI. The study about Social Return On Investment (SROI) at rugby’s grassroots level which was published
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Dan Evans and Katie Boulter complete first-round British wipeout at French Open
Dan Evans and Katie Boulter were both beaten in the first round of the French Open to complete a total British wipeout. Evans fell to Holger Rune in straight sets before Boulter suffered late-night heartbreak against Paula Badosa. They joined
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Fresh thunderstorm warning with 40mm of rain and hail predicted
Fresh thunderstorm warnings have been issued by forecasters with a band of bad weather set to roll over part of the country. Heavy downpours are predicted to bring as much as 40mm of rain, with a risk of hail, thunder and possible flooding.
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Letters: No-fly zone is the perfect mission for Britain’s depleted RAF.
JIM McAdam (Letters, May 28) writes that “the strength of the RAF has dropped from 93,300 when the Conservatives came to power to a current level of about 36,000.” He’s not even close. In 2010, when the Tory-LibDem coalition took office, there were
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Peace lecture by top US government figure in Scotland scrapped after Israel row
A 'reflections on peace' lecture fronted by the USA's top government representative in Scotland has been scrapped in the wake of anti-war protesters issuing a warning that they would be picketing and protesting outside the venue, the Herald can reveal
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'If wood burning stoves are phased out, I'll lose my shop. And it's not just me.'
Workers in the wood-burning stove industry have said that “thousands of people” will lose their jobs if the government phases out wood-burning stoves. The impact on such workers is one of the factors behind the review announced yesterday by the
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Meet the heat pump geeks who are retrofitting their homes and what we can learn
“Can a house like this take a heat pump?” said retired physics teacher, Pat Hackett, as he showed off his 250-year-old home. “This is one of the questions I wanted to answer. Can I make this house zero carbon? The answer is, nearly. I nearly can do
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'They'd have to kill me to take my stove out'. Why Scots love their wood burners
"Clients are saying things like ‘They’d have to kill me to take my stove out,'" said ” said stove fitter Ivor Clelland, "Or, ‘I’ve worked so hard to be able to save up for this. It’s mine.'” The wood burning stove, for many who have them, is about
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Heat pump or heat network home? Working out which one is yours
It has been estimated, by the UK Climate Change Committee that district heating could provide 20% of UK heating by 2050. That possibility introduces a key question for most homeowners: is their property likely to be a heat pump home, or one connected
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'Disastrous': Ministers warned Scots gas power station plan will hit net-zero target
A coalition of campaigners is lodging a protest with ministers over a new gas-burning power station in Scotland that will operate beyond legally enshrined targets to hit net-zero emissions by 2045. The letter signed by 44 anti-fuel poverty, climate
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Lucy Hope on longevity and why Paris 2024 may be her Olympic swan-song
It says much for Lucy Hope’s tenacity that in a team full of superstars, the Edinburgh woman has been a mainstay of the British swimming squad for almost a decade. Hope may not have generated headlines in the vein the likes of Duncan Scott has
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on rewilding the A9
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on rewilding the A9 You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Trans people facing 'worst forms' of societal and political discrimination
Transgender people are enduring "some of the worst forms" of societal, political, and institutional discrimination, according to a major Scottish study. Researchers linked this to gender identity being more outwardly expressed, than sexual orientation
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Alison Rowat: Siri, why did the First Minister change tack over his pal?
My girl does not move with the same effortless grace as Paul the World Cup octopus, but her work rate is better than Punxsutawney Phil, the one-day-a-year weather-forecasting groundhog. What matters is the success rate: 100% so far. That puts her
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Acclaimed Scottish hotel in same family for six decades put on market
A hotel owned by the same family for 60 years has been put on the market for sale. The Nether Abbey Hotel is being sold by Stirling and Jela Stewart as they plan and look forward to their retirement from the hotel trade. Graham + Sibbald is
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Funding boost as Findra seeks to expand its outdoor clothing ensemble
Sustainable women's outdoor clothing specialist Findra is set to expand its product range following a £600,000 funding injection. The Borders-based company, set up 10 years ago by fashion designer Alex Feechan, has received a further £300,000 from
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Stuart Patrick: Time for a little less conversation and a little more action
By Stuart Patrick In his recent speech at the Barclays campus in Glasgow, First Minister John Swinney delivered a message that strongly resonates with our Chamber members: a call for less strategy and more action from his government. He emphasised
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Scottish law firm acquires Aberdeen legal business
Edinburgh-based law firm Balfour+Manson has expanded in Aberdeen through the takeover of a local business. Balfour+Manson has agreed to acquire Alastair Hart & Co from its eponymous owner, who has been running the firm for around 30 years.
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Hospitality veteran takes over Scottish island hotel
A Scottish hospitality veteran has taken the reins at a popular island hotel. Marc Adams, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, has been appointed general manager of the Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, owned by Crerar Hotels. Mr Adams
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North Sea giant plans $500m investor payouts amid Labour windfall tax furore
North Sea heavyweight Ithaca Energy has underlined how much cash it expects to generate after expanding rapidly in the area as it announced a management shake-up. Ithaca has parted company with executive chairman Gilad Myerson who led the Israeli-owned
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Glasgow business chief calls for 'urgent' review of rent control policy
The Scottish Government should reconsider the implications of its flagship Housing Bill as a matter of “urgent priority”. Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, has warned the pipeline of build-to-rent projects, hailed
