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Celtic directors ‘frustrated’ by ‘stalemate’ in talks over Glasgow title party plans
CELTIC directors eager to stage a Premiership title party for their supporters in Glasgow are frustrated by the “stalemate” they are locked in with the city council following talks according to the MSP who is pushing for an official annual event.
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Glasgow City Council committed to working with Celtic and Rangers on trophy parties
GLASGOW City Council have stressed they would welcome the chance to work with Celtic and Rangers and help to put on official trophy celebration parties in future – but stressed that staging an event would present considerable logistical challenges.
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Celtic critics were mad to ever doubt Brendan Rodgers during tumultuous season
There were some things that surprised Paul Lambert during the season just past, and some things that didn’t. For instance, the former Celtic midfielder was taken aback that anyone would doubt that manager Brendan Rodgers knew what he was doing.
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Pro-Palestine protestor chained to goalposts causes Scotland vs Israel delay
Scotland vs Israel was this evening delayed after a pro-Palestinian protestor chained themselves to the goalpost at Hampden. The match is being played behind closed doors at the stadium in Glasgow following intelligence over “planned disruptions
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Pro-Palestine protest takes place before Scotland v Israel women’s match
Pro-Palestine campaigners have staged a demonstration outside Hampden ahead of Scotland’s Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel. The match is being played behind closed doors at the stadium in Glasgow following intelligence over “planned disruptions
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College support staff in Scotland vote to accept pay deal, union says
College support staff in Scotland have voted to accept a three-year pay deal, a union has said. Unison said staff at 21 colleges including librarians, IT specialists, administrators and cleaners had voted to accept the latest offer from employers
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‘Fantastic player’ - Ben Doak backed to bring confidence to Scotland squad
Andy Robertson revealed Scotland and Liverpool team-mate Ben Doak looked like he had never been away after the fit-again forward joined his international team-mates in training. The forward’s club season was ended by a knee injury in December but
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Andy Robertson believes Scotland can bring country together at Euro 2024
Scotland captain Andy Robertson believes they can help take the togetherness of the country up a level as they prepare for their first major tournament on foreign soil for 26 years. Robertson and his team-mates visited Glasgow Children’s Hospital
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Driving is a privilege, not a right. Hit the guilty motorists hard
There was worrying news earlier this week when we exclusively revealed that Scottish ministers are missing key targets to cut the number of people killed on our roads. Read our report here 👈Today one of our readers argues that the solution is
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Bodies found in Glencoe confirmed as missing father and son
A man and his 12-year-old son who died after going missing while hillwalking in Glencoe are thought to have died as the result of a fall, police have said. Rescuers searching for the missing pair recovered two bodies from Stob Coire Nan Lochan
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Acclaimed Scottish poet and novelist John Burnside dies aged 69
Acclaimed Scottish poet and novelist John Burnside has died at the age of 69. His publisher Jonathan Cape announced the poet’s death on Friday afternoon. In a statement the publisher confirmed Burnside died on Wednesday following a short illness
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Lyndon Dykes sent for assessment amid Scotland injury scare
Lyndon Dykes has been sent for an assessment following an injury scare during Scotland training. Pictures emerged on social media appearing to show the QPR striker being stretchered off the training pitch at Lesser Hampden. The photographs were
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Edinburgh bank takes leap towards private ownership
The owner of Royal Bank of Scotland has taken a further step towards a full return to private ownership. NatWest Group announced this morning that it has bought back 392 million shares from the UK Government, representing 4.5% of its share capital
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Police Scotland assess new complaint over Michael Matheson's iPad bill
Police Scotland are assessing a new complaint relating to Michael Matheson’s £11,000 iPad data roaming bill, the Herald can reveal. Mr Matheson was forced to quit as health secretary after it emerged that he had racked up the bill because his sons
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Neil Mackay: Question Time symbolises how badly broadcasters fail Scotland
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. It’s quite a shock to the system when you find yourself agreeing with Nigel Farage for the first time in your life. If you had the misfortune of watching this week’s
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Being at a gig in the Barrowlands ... why can’t that be God?
At the start of May, Ross Wilson said something about the Tories that caused some of his audience in London to walk out. By the end of May, he won’t do it again. “As soon as you say: ‘F*** the Tories!’ at a gig, then that’s when the people you
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Tom Fox obituary: prison service PR who was at the epicentre of the Monklands furore
Tom Fox Born: July 11, 1958; Died: May 15, 2024 Tom Fox, who has died suddenly at the age of 65, was a public relations and corporate communications specialist of impressive skill, good humour and easy charm. His near 25-year
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Broadcaster defends decision not to include Scottish Greens in TV debate
STV has defended its decision to snub the Scottish Greens from next week’s televised hustings. The broadcaster is due to the host first TV debate of the campaign on Monday, with the leaders of the SNP, the Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Labour
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Premier Sports announce TV picks for League Cup group stage
The fixture list for the group stage of the 2024/25 Premier Sports cup has been announced. A total of 80 games will be played over five matchdays across the group stage. New Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin’s first game as manager in SPFL competitions
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'Huge impact': Island helipad used 20 times in first weeks of operation
A new helipad has been officially opened on the Isle of Mull. The HELP Appeal-funded helipad has been officially opened by John Wilson, who together with the late Dr Bill Thomson were responsible for the development of Mull and Iona Community Hospital
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Trump's guilty verdict is historic but will it help or hinder his Whitehouse battle
Donald Trump, convicted felon. All roads in the life of the former President of the United States, a man who has long lived on the fringes of legality, who has played fast and loose with the truth for the duration of his personal, business and political
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Opponents attack Swinney as he tries to draw line under Matheson scandal
John Swinney has tried to move the SNP’s election campaign on from the row over Michael Matheson’s expenses. But Labour and the Tories have both used campaign events to criticise the First Minister’s handling of the fallout from the ex-minister
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Scots film production company grows team with creative director appointment
A leading Scottish film production company has expanded its offering across the country following the appointment of a multi-award-winning creative director. Glasgow-based Scotica Film has welcomed Rachel Sarah to head up its Highlands operations
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Labour tax plans will result in 'austerity on steroids' claims Swinney
John Swinney has warned that Labour's unwillingness to hike taxes will lead to "austerity on steroids." Speaking during a campaign event in Glasgow, the First Minister said he thought Sir Keir Starmer would "disappoint the people of Scotland.”
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How can we stop our calls for justice from forcing our festivals to close?
We live in times of urgent calls to action. In May I was asked to sign 39 different petitions, statements and open letters. Among these was the open letter from Fossil Free Books, demanding that the investment firm Baillie Gifford “divest from the
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Diane Abbott ‘free’ to run for Labour in General Election, Sir Keir Starmer says
Diane Abbott is “free” to stand as a Labour candidate in the General Election, Sir Keir Starmer has said after growing tensions in the party over her political future. The Labour leader on Friday told reporters: “The whip has obviously been restored
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Starmer denies Labour transition plans will cost thousands of North East jobs
Sir Keir Starmer has denied Labour's plans for a transition away from oil and gas will lead to a huge number of job losses in the North East. The Labour leader, who was at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock to unveil his six pledges for voters
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Hearts sporting director Joe Savage to resign from position
Joe Savage is to leave his position at Heart of Midlothian this summer. The club's sporting director will resign after three-and-a-half years at Tynecastle. The 40-year-old recently made his intentions to step down clear with his fellow Gorgie
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Forty years of joyous, life-affirming music by the Pet Shop Boys
AS a rock critic remarked the other week, this is a great moment to be the Pet Shop Boys. And, he might have added, it’s a great moment to be a fan of the Pet Shop Boys. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s 15th album, Nonetheless, has won stellar reviews
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Artificial pitches to be banned from the Scottish Premiership
Artificial pitches will be banned from the Scottish Premiership, it has been confirmed. The SPFL has announced that top-flight clubs have voted in favour of phasing out the use of plastic surfaces. Clubs in the Premiership brought forward a
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The Herald shone brightly at the 45th Scottish Press Awards
I was beyond thrilled to be out with The Herald team this week for the 45th Scottish Press Awards. An annual event designed to celebrate the professionalism, hard work, innovation and dedication on display in newsrooms across the country, it saw
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Famous Scottish beach outranks Ipanema in list of top 100 beaches in the world
Famous for its starring role in the title sequence of Chariots of Fire, The West Sands beach of St Andrews is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. As the largest of the ‘Sands of St Andrews’, the beach extends for almost
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Private jet 'most efficient' means of getting to Greenock event insists Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to use a private jet to get to a campaign event in Scotland. The Labour leader said it was the "most efficient” way to travel between campaign events. Answering questions from journalists after a speech
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An entrancing son et lumiere led drama - The Last Pearl, Tron Theatre review
Theatre The Last Pearl Tron Theatre, Glasgow Neil Cooper Five stars The world is drowning in this exquisite dive into troubled waters by Ireland’s Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, touring the fourth of a series of devised shows after
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Historic home with links to King James IV goes up for sale
The Old Mill is a property that will appeal to buyers who are seeking a contemporary wow-factor home imbued with character and a deep sense of history and longevity. Located in the rural hamlet of Sauchieburn, just three miles from the city of
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Joanne Smith: Why babies must be a priority in mental health programme
One of the most important things that any society can do is to ensure every child receives the nurturing care they need to have the best possible start in life. Securing early healthy relationships is the most efficient and cost-effective way of
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Letters: JK Rowling is right. The battle for women's rights is very far from over
THE experiences of an intelligent, articulate and successful woman like JK Rowling make for sorry reading (“Rowling regrets not speaking out sooner on ‘regressive’ gender identity ‘ideology’”, The Herald, May 30). Sadly she is not alone in being
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Popular Scottish hotel with 'iconic bar and restaurant' sold
A hotel named after the great hall of a reputedly haunted Scottish castle has changed hands. The hotel was described as “hugely popular” with an “iconic bar and restaurant”, by Cornerstone Business Agents. The Goblin Ha’ Hotel in Gifford, East
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Brad Wheal believes Scotland can take confidence from win over England
Brad Wheal feels Scotland can draw inspiration from their famous ODI victory over England six years ago ahead of their historic T20 World Cup showdown in Barbados. The sporting rivalry between the two neighbouring countries resumes on Tuesday with
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Creating a dementia-friendly society begins with education
Dementia. It’s a word that often lurks in the periphery of our consciousness until it strikes close to home, impacting a loved one or even ourselves. Yet, despite its prevalence and impact on individuals and families, it unfortunately and unnecessarily
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Ten of Scotland's best seaside resorts to enjoy this summer
From the quiet traditional fishing villages to vibrant seaside resorts, Scotland has a kaleidoscope of ever-changing reasons to head to the coast. So find your favourite seafront spot and simply sit with an ice-cream and breathe in that sea air...
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General election Scotland 2024 LIVE as Starmer, Swinney hit campaign trail
4:00pm STV defends Scottish Green stance STV has defended its decision to snub the Scottish Greens from next week’
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Keir Starmer rejects claims that Labour plans will put North Sea jobs at risk
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has rejected claims his party’s stance on oil and gas would cost jobs in the North Sea. The party has said it would not allow new licences for oil and gas exploration if Sir Keir becomes Prime Minister after the July
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Sturgeon expected 'Stalinist adherence to leadership line' on trans issues, says MP
Nicola Sturgeon expected a “Stalinist adherence to the leadership line” on gender issues, one of the party’s most senior MPs has said. Joanna Cherry said many activists and members were “very unhappy” about the former first minister’s position
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80-year-old woman dies in A96 crash near Nairn
An 80-year-old woman has died following a crash on the A96 in the Scottish Highlands. The fatal incident, which involved a white Dacia Sandero and a green Renault Master van, happened around 3pm on Tuesday at the junction with Hardmuir Fruit Farm
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John Swinney has 'stemmed the bleeding' of support for SNP
John Swinney has managed to “stem the bleeding” of support from the SNP, according to a new poll. Pollster Savanta said this was ”a likely consequence of him simply not being Humza Yousaf.” While there was some positive news for the SNP in
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Celtic defender reveals how 'hiding in the shadows' has helped his mental health
CELTIC right back Alistair Johnston has admitted that taking himself ‘into the shadows” has enabled him to cope with life in the Glasgow goldfish bowl and protect his mental health. Johnston, who moved to Scotland from Montreal in his native Canada
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Yuka Saso leads by one after challenging opening round of US Women’s Open
Japan’s Yuka Saso leads by one shot following a difficult first round of the US Women’s Open in Philadelphia. Saso was one of just four players to beat par on Thursday, carding a two under 68 at Lancaster Country Club in Philadelphia. She leads
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St Mirren poised to complete Oisin Smyth transfer deal from Oxford
Oxford United midfielder Oisin Smyth is poised to make a transfer switch to St Mirren. The 24-year-old is expected to leave the newly-promoted Championship club to head north to Paisley. Smyth - who featured 16 times for Oxford this season
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Willy Hutchinson on 5 vs 5, finding inner happiness and flying the flag for Scotland
WILLY HUTCHINSON might well be the brightest boxing prospect that Scotland doesn’t realise it has. An Anglicised accent formed during a meandering upbringing does not immediately alert listeners to the fact that this is someone of Caledonian stock
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Why windfarm link up could lower electricity costs, says heat pump expert
Professor Dave Pearson has a vision for how the Scottish Government could help bring down the cost of electricity for large-scale heat pumps - and it involves a private wire running from a wind farm out to the big heat pump. “The model I see,”
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Cheap bills and clean heat: Why Norwegians have fallen in love their heat pumps
They love their heat pumps, the Norwegians. There are lots of reasons why our neighbours to the east have bought in to a technology still viewed with suspicion by some Scots. Not least because their language makes the name of the heating systems
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Can the national grid take heat pump Scotland? Or will the lights go out?
A gargantuan shift lies ahead in Scotland's electricity demand. Hundreds of thousands of homes connecting up heat pumps, just at the same time as increasing numbers of drivers are switching to EVs and looking to charge up. The question is can the
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Mark McGeoghegan: Why indy is a problem for the SNP - and for Labour
A spectre is haunting Scottish politics – the spectre of secessionism. This election is not about Scottish independence, and the issue is nowhere near the top of voters’ agendas, yet the aftereffects and implications of a decade of constitutional obsession
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Letters: Arrogant Swinney is playing a key role in the downfall of the SNP
FOR so long the SNP has appeared to hold some kind of spell over the people of Scotland. Yet at last the arrogance and incompetence of the SNP leadership and its erstwhile partners in crime, the Scottish Greens, seem to have caused the spell to be
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M9 crash inquiry finds ‘organisational failure’ in police call handling
A crashed car lay undiscovered for days with two people inside after an “organisational failure” in police call handling procedures, a fatal accident inquiry has found. The inquiry also found a police officer who failed to log a call reporting
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Ministers told to scrap Scots holiday let licensing as hundreds are shut down
Ministers have been warned that hundreds of self-catering and bed and breakfast businesses have shut as a result of a law requiring the operators of short-term lets to have a licence leading for calls for the legislation to be scrapped. In a major
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Ferry fiasco firm pays Canadian CEO 'absurd' £45-a-day living in Scotland bonus
Calls have been made for an inquiry into how the Scottish Government-owned ferry fiasco shipyard firm is spending public money - as was revealed he is getting £45-a-day for living in Scotland. The Herald understands that the amount the new interim
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Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial
Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to an adult movie
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on shipyard expenses
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on shipyard expenses You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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4am messages, Bounty bar & return hope: Stelios on surreal St Mirren experience
This piece is from yesterday's Buddies Briefing newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Thursday. To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. A lot can change in six years. For Stelios Demetriou
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Multi-million-pound restoration breathes new life into iconic city landmark
A much-loved city landmark will officially open to the public next week following an extensive seven-year, multi-million-pound restoration. Built in 1879, the Old Royal Infirmary housed Edinburgh's main hospital until 2003 and was once described
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Questions over GB Energy as Starmer unveils 'doorstep offer' to Scottish voters
Sir Keir Starmer is set to launch his party's "doorstep offer to the people of Scotland," with a promise of a "decade of national renewal.” Sir Keir, his deputy Angela Rayner and shadow minister Ed Miliband will unveil six pledges, One of
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Circus Extreme is back! Visiting Dundee, Glasgow & Aberdeen
Circus Extreme is thrilled to be back in Scotland as part of its 2024 world tour. A one-of-a-kind performance, that features some of the most talented performers in the world. Merging modern and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic
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'World's first' shortbread vending machine launched at Scottish airport
A famous Scottish food firm has unveiled what it claims is a pioneering shortbread vending machine. Walker’s is behind the "world's first" interactive shortbread vending machine at Edinburgh Airport. The Scottish brand has hailed the installation
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Historic Glasgow jeweller poised to unveil showroom
A historic Glasgow jeweller is poised to open its flagship store in the city centre, underlining its commitment to the high street. Family-owned Laings, which was established in 1840, said its "long-awaited" showroom will launch in the B-listed
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Colin McLean: How well is Scottish tourism preparing for future?
By Colin McLean With the holiday season barely begun, already some trends in travel are clear. Tourist taxes are springing up everywhere but with little discernible effect on numbers. The tourist boom continues but the benefits are now questioned
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Scottish Woodlands to plant 3,000 hectares of new trees in 2024
Scotland's largest forestry management company has said it expects to plant more than 3,000 hectares of new woodlands across the country this year as it continues to invest in new staff and training programmes. Scottish Woodlands, which provides
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Scotch whisky firm’s profits slide but outlook positive on back of investment
AS historic Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk prepares to open its doors to the whisky-loving public next month, its owner Ian Macleod Distillers hailed the “entirely justifiable fanfare” that met the warehousing of its first new casks last July and pointed
