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Roland Idowu insists St Mirren 'perfect fit' after hitting double to sink Morton
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Roland Idowu reckons St Mirren are the perfect fit for him after endearing himself to supporters with a double against rivals Greenock Morton. The on-loan
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Celtic captain given Scotland retirement advice amid Luka Modric comparison
Towards the end of last season, there were fears that the incredible workload Callum McGregor has taken on over a decade or so now was finally starting to catch up with him. That, at the age of 31, Celtic’s bionic man was starting to show one or two
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MacIntyre swaps Royal box for the Renaissance as Scottish Open tees-off
Take an amble up the final hole of the Renaissance club and you’ll stub your toe on a plaque honouring Rory McIlroy’s imperious, 2-iron approach which led to him pinching last year’s Genesis Scottish Open title from oor ain Robert MacIntyre. Prior
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Scotland abandoning the SNP cannot be seen as a change for the better
How can deserting the SNP for Labour be described as a change for the better? The fall-out from the General Election continues to be a hot topic on our Letters Pages. Earlier this week, one of our correspondents argued that voters had been
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Rangers 0 Standard Liege 0: Notable absentees in pre-season draw
Rangers played out a goalless draw with Standard Liege in their first pre-season friendly. The Ibrox side took on the Belgian club in the Netherlands in a closed-door match on Wednesday. Philippe Clement utilised the fixture to get minutes
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'Betrayal & maladministration': Ferry fiasco ship set to be sidelined for the summer
This article appears as part of the Scotland's Ferries newsletter. Scotland's wildly delayed and hugely over budget new ferry is set to miss the whole summer season due to the continuing issues with completing it. It has been confirmed that
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Tapestry honouring legacy of trailblazing women medics unveiled in Edinburgh
An "intricate and innovative" tapestry honouring the first women allowed to matriculate at a university in Britain – known as the Edinburgh Seven – has been unveiled at its long-term home in the city. The colourful three-part artwork by Dovecot
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Housebuilding giant highlights mortgage cost pressures amid new homes shortage
Housebuilding giant Barratt Developments has underlined the scale of the challenge facing the new UK Government as it aims to secure a huge increase in the number of new homes built in the country. Barratt said the number of homes it expects to
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MacIntyre admits he'd struggle to forgive McIlroy if he fails to win Scottish Open
Robert MacIntyre admitted he would struggle to forgive Rory McIlroy for snatching victory from his grasp if he failed to add the Genesis Scottish Open title to his CV. MacIntyre had set a daunting clubhouse target last year thanks to a sensational
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Japanese fashion brand sparks confusion with Scottish council t-shirt designs
Known as the ‘Wee Coonty’ by locals, Clackmannanshire is the smallest historic county in Scotland and one of the smallest council areas in population terms. Lying on the north bank of the River Forth and bordered by Stirlingshire, Perthshire and
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Herald Diary: Should you get danger money for playing dominoes?
Domino theory THE games people play. Reader Paul Stewart tells us that his teenage son, Steve, is a fan of the blood-thirsty computer game Grand Theft Auto (GTA), which focuses on the criminal exploits of fictional American gangsters. The
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Jeremy Corbyn is right – MPs pledging allegiance to the crown is nonsense
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Thanks to Gordon Brown, it’s not even going to make a ripple in the ‘former Labour leaders caught on a hot mic’ stakes, but Jeremy Corbyn, the independent MP for Islington
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Revealed: How political professionals were the real big winners in general election
Political professionals won two out of three of Scotland’s Westminster seats last week. An analysis of the backgrounds of the country’s 57 MPs show 39 of them - fully 68% - did at least some paid work in politics before their first election to
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Viking raiders in Orkney found 'plough was mightier than the sword'
Vikings in the far north of Scotland prospered through handing in their swords and swapping raiding for farming and fishing, a new study has found. Research by a team of University of Aberdeen archaeologists has shown that despite their reputation
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Brian Wilson: Forget more powers: it’s devolution within Scotland people want
The defining characteristic of the SNP’s General Election campaign was its stupidity. Betting the house on a claim nobody believed – that electing a Labour government changes nothing - betrayed a continuing assumption that most Scottish people could
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Scotland killed 15 times as many witches as England. Was the weather to blame?
In 2022, Nicola Sturgeon issued a formal apology to those accused in the witch trials of early modern Scotland, describing them as “injustice on a colossal scale”. It was about time. Scotland’s history of witch trials is ludicrously bloody and excessive—relative
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Can you guess what was the first show broadcast in colour on BBC Scotland?
As the clock ticked over from Thursday into Friday, that November of 1969, viewers in parts of England – those willing to stay up past midnight, at least – were able to watch, on BBC1, a recording of a Petula Clark concert. The 50-minute-long programme
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It’s a four-hour crossing from Skye to Hirta on St Kilda but it is worth it
Where is it? St Kilda. Specifically, Hirta, as it’s actually an archipelago, but is commonly referred to, collectively, as St Kilda. It’s the outermost isle of the Outer Hebrides and is set deep in the north Atlantic. It’s 110 miles off the Scottish
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Sir Alex Ferguson supports dementia charity with playlist of his favourite songs
Sir Alex Ferguson is supporting a dementia charity by selecting a playlist of songs that have soundtracked the important moments of his life. The 82-year-old chose several songs from which have associations with his Glaswegian upbringing as part
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New whisky distillery seeks to revive dwindling Scottish community
A distillery project seeking to safeguard a dwindling community in Speyside has secured almost £140,000 in backing as it prepares to open later this summer. The Cabrach Distillery will be the flagship asset of The Cabrach Trust and aims to help
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Sinking of fishing vessel raises questions over industrial salmon farming
Fears have been raised over contamination of fish stocks amid calls for a review of industrial salmon farming in Scotland following the sinking of a fishing vessel in the Sound of Mull. On Thursday 4 July a 15-metre boat called the Julie Anne sank
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Police seek man and woman in Troon following death of man, 22
A man has been arrested and charged after a 22-year-old was found dead in Troon, with police appealing to speak to a man and woman who may have more information. Around 11.40pm on Saturday, 6 July 2024, officers were called to a report of a man
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Aberdeen have Peterhead friendly postponed over 'safety concerns'
Aberdeen's pre-season friendly against Peterhead has been postponed over safety concerns. Jimmy Thelin's side were scheduled to face the League Two club in a summer fixture this evening. However, the match has been called off at Balmoor Stadium
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'Not here to make a quick buck': New Premiership owner tells fans what to expect
Adam Webb has insisted he hasn't arrived at St Johnstone expecting to "make a quick buck" and intends to leave a "fantastic" legacy throughout his time as owner of the Perth club. Webb replaces Geoff Brown, who's 38-year stint came to an end on
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'It's good to be back': Dundee land prolific Ross County striker on three-year deal
Dundee have won the chase for Simon Murray, announcing the Ross County striker on a three-year deal. Murray's 23 goals last season were crucial to County's Scottish Premiership survival. Don Cowie and the hierarchy up in Dingwall were desperate
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New video footage reveals installation of Govan-Partick bridge's fixed span
Works to install a new pedestrian bridge on the River Clyde are progressing, with Glasgow City Council releasing new video footage. Set to be located by the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, the Govan-Partick bridge will connect areas for pedestrians
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Alex De Minaur withdrawal hands Novak Djokovic another Wimbledon semi-final spot
Alex De Minaur has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic due to a hip injury. De Minaur, the boyfriend of British number one Katie Boulter, sustained the issue at the end of his fourth-round victory
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Man charged with attempted murder after male found seriously injured
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after his alleged victim was found lying on a road. Police Scotland said the 38-year-old man was found lying in Strathmartine Road in Dundee with serious injuries at about 12.35am
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Plans for new homes in city centre car park brought forward
Plans to build new homes in a city centre car park have been lodged. The application for Rennick Development by Scott Hobbs Planning is for nine flats in a car park south of Henderson Place and behind Dundas Street. A heritage statement
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Scottish Government to implement free asylum seekers bus travel 'next year'
The Scottish Government will “develop and deliver” a pilot giving asylum seekers free bus travel in the next year, an official document has said. The issue is currently subject to a petition before a Holyrood committee, but former first minister
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Lifeboat rescues girls swept out to sea on Scotland’s west coast
Two children were rescued by lifeboat after they were swept out to sea on a paddleboard. The girls, aged 11 and 12, managed to steer onto an uninhabited island on Scotland’s west coast but were left stranded after getting into difficulty at about
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City nightspot undergoes expansion to meet 'unprecedented' demand
A popular city nightspot has undergone a 'luxurious' expansion to meet 'unprecedented' demand - just nine months after opening its doors. Since opening on Edinburgh's Frederick Street in October last year, Freddy’s has quickly become one of the
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Inside the seaside town being revamped from 'vape shops and cut price stores'
With a new rail connection opening up a world of possibilities for locals and visitors, Robin McKelvie discovers Leven is enjoying the start of an energised and overdue renaissance "Leven has been disconnected for too long,” explains Ross Bennett
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Heavy rain and wind batters north of Scotland as Met Office extend weather warning
Heavy rain and wind continue to batter parts of northeast Scotland as flood alerts and an updated weather warning remain in place. A yellow warning for heavy rain and flooding was in place from 10 pm on Tuesday until midnight tonight, but the Met
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Glasgow city centre development hits landmark milestone
A milestone development in the heart of Scotland’s largest city has reached its full height as construction work gathers pace. The student accommodation block on Bath Street in Glasgow City Centre has ‘topped out’ - reaching its final height
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Hibernian lose Simon Murray battle as Ross County 'agree' deal with rivals
Ross County's prolific striker Simon Murray is poised to join Scottish Premiership rivals Dundee in the coming days. The two clubs have reportedly reached an agreement over an undisclosed six-figure transfer fee for the 32-year-old talisman.
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Acclaimed Scottish design studio announces opening date for new retail showroom
An internationally acclaimed Scottish design studio has announced the opening date for its new retail showroom. Timorous Beasties will open a major new retail showroom in Edinburgh on July 18. Founded in Glasgow in 1990 by Alistair McAuley
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Letters: Glasgow's surrounding areas should help pay for the amenities they enjoy
I KNOW it was a while ago when the Tories set out in 1994 to put the knife into Strathclyde Region and Glasgow District in particular, but has it been noticed what resulted for Glasgow compared to Edinburgh District? From 1966, Glasgow District
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Breathing new life into Glasgow's architectural heritage
With our city landscapes continually evolving, the eye is naturally drawn to the plethora of exciting new developments appearing as if by magic. What can be overlooked, or indeed missed completely, is the work taking place to breathe new life into
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Loch Lomond Whiskies launches new 50-year-old malt with only 100 bottles available
Loch Lomond Whiskies have unveiled a new 50-year-old single malt with a price tag of £25,000. The independent distiller has launched the whisky and it is exclusively limited to 100 individually-numbered bottles worldwide. Loch Lomond 50 Year Old
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Motorcyclist dies in crash with tractor on rural road in Moray
A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a tractor. The collision happened on the B9136 Glenlivet to Tomintoul Road in Moray at about 4.40pm on Tuesday. Emergency services attended but the 55-year-old man riding the motorcycle died
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Jim Goodwin believes Dundee United can't compete with English non-league for signings
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin acknowledges that most Scottish Premiership clubs face significant financial challenges when competing with teams in England - and he thinks this is even the case as far down as the National League. Goodwin admits
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New documentary to take deep dive into life of swimming champion Kara Hanlon
A new documentary is taking a deep dive in to the life and career of the first Hebridean swimmer to compete in the Commonwealth Games will air this month. Produced by Sunset + Vine and airing on BBC ALBA, the programme follows the record-breaking
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What are we willing to cut to keep the NHS alive?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. Are we really ready to have a "national conversation" on the future of the NHS, even if that means doing less? The BMA has repeatedly called for "an honest, open and transparent
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England goalkeeper relishing ‘pressure’ of Euro 2024 semi-final
England's shot-stopper Jordan Pickford is eagerly anticipating the challenge of another major tournament semi-final as the national team aims to secure a spot in the European Championship final for the second consecutive edition with a victory over
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OEUK Conference 2024 to champion 'homegrown energy transition'
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) will host the OEUK Conference 2024 at P&J Live, Aberdeen on Tuesday, September 17. As BP celebrates 60 years in the North Sea, the company will be principal sponsor of the event, which will bring world-class firms
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Man arrested over attempted murder of police officer in Edinburgh
A man has been arrested following the attempted murder of a police officer in Edinburgh. The 32-year-old officer was on foot when he was injured in an incident involving a stolen Mercedes GLE, police said. The officer was conveyed to the
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Scotland seek ruthless streak as they target Euro 2025 and Nations league promotion
Scotland's women's national football team are determined to maintain their recent impressive form as they pursue a spot at the Euro 2025 tournament and a promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. Lisa Evans, a key player for the Scotland
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Views sought on Holyrood’s ‘landmark’ child poverty legislation
A Holyrood committee is seeking views on the “landmark” legislation which put child poverty targets into law in Scotland. The Social Justice Committee is considering the impact of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017. The legislation also
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Spain boss provides Alvaro Morata update after bizarre Euro 2024 semi-final injury
Spain are confident captain Alvaro Morata will be fit for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final after the Atletico Madrid striker was hurt in a bizarre incident following their 2-1 victory over France. Morata was celebrating Spain’s semi-final success with
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Ex-Celtic player reflects on time as England assistant as Euro 2024 semi-final looms
THE Scot who spent four rollercoaster years as the England assistant manager has given a unique insight into the intense pressure which Gareth Southgate and his players have been under to perform at Euro 2024 ahead of their semi-final with the Netherlands
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Ministers warned £9bn needed to build new homes to end housing emergency
Ministers have been warned more than £9bn is needed by 2032 to build the affordable homes needed to end the nation's housing and homelessness emergency and meet their own building targets. But they are being faced with an potential £4bn black hole
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'No foundation': ScotGov's UKGov blame game over homelessness cuts 'doesn't stack up'
The Scottish Government's 'plea of poverty' after slashing the cash for affordable homes by more than £195m in just one year has been called into question as it emerged its spending ability has actually risen by more than £1.3bn. Official UK Treasury
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Today's Steven Camley cartoon ... on the rise of Google's AI
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley - on the rise of Google's AI. You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Carlos Alba: Independence isn't dead – and nor is the SNP, despite what pundits say
The polls had yet to open, far less close, when the predictions began. The 2024 General Election would be remembered as the moment when the threat of Scottish independence was extinguished forever. The impending rout of the SNP would signal more
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Calum Steele: Will the SNP listen and will justice finally be served?
Last week the nation followed the red brick road to the Emerald City, pulled back the curtain and revealed the vacuousness that stood behind it. The great and powerful couldn’t hide any more and telling the people to not believe what their eyes were
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Letters: Labour should follow Attlee and spend big for growth
RACHEL "there’s no more money" Reeves claimed English Labour has inherited “the worst set of circumstances since the Second World War”. Not so. In 1945, the UK had a debt-GDP ratio of 250%. Today it’s under 70%. In 1945, the UK was flat broke.
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CIH Scotland: Housing emergency needs political action not words
The professional standards charity the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in Scotland says that Scotland's housing system "needs political action, not words", as it warned that a multi-billion pound investment is required in affordable homes to end
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Duncan Mclennan: Privatising Glasgow council housing stock was a wise choice
Duncan Maclennan, who was the longstanding director of Glasgow University's centre for housing and urban research in the 80s and 90s, and has wide experience of UK policy says the transfer of housing to the Glasgow Housing Association was a wise choice
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'Failure': Number of kids in 'homes hell' quadruples since Glasgow house stock move
Scotland's biggest city has seen the number of children being forced into housing limbo quadruple in the 21 years since the council transferred all its council stock, The Herald can reveal. It has raised new questions over the move to transfer
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Martin Hannan: International victories bode well as Scotland build strength in depth
Any weekend in which Scotland’s men at full international level and at the under 20 age grade both notch easy wins has to be celebrated because they don’t happen very often. Yes they were only playing Canada and Hong Kong China respectively but you
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Alison Rowat: Keir’s cool, Kate too, but not Nicola - why it's hip to be square
Respect to Tony Blair for waiting so long before he jumped in the back seat and started giving directions to the new Prime Minister. It must have been what, all of two minutes? They don’t move that fast in the pits at Silverstone. First, the former
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Ian McConnell: Has Reeves stolen Tory clothes? And Labour’s big unanswered question
“Growth” was mentioned 15 times in new Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech at 1 Horse Guards Road in London on Monday. She talked about “taking immediate action to deliver this Government’s mission to kickstart economic growth”. It is certainly
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Tartan Army 'true spirit' creates 'huge opportunities' for Scotland
The Tartan Army’s conduct at Euro 2024 in Germany “has translated into huge opportunities to promote Scotland as a top tourist destination”, elevating the country’s international reputation, an industry leader has declared. Marc Crothall, chief
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Marks and Spencer to open new store in Scottish city
Marks and Spencer is to open a new store in a Scottish city as part of a major investment in the high street. The retail giant posted on the storefront that it will launch the new store in the popular Stockbridge area of Edinburgh this month.
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Raft of new engineering construction qualifications launched in Scotland
Eight new engineering construction qualifications in Scotland have been launched. The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) said the new qualifications span a range of disciplines. The new qualifications across levels 5,
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Scotland's largest accountancy chief executive stands down in ‘leadership reshape’
The chief of a leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm is to step down amid a "leadership reshape". The accountancy that describes itself as "Scotland’s largest" has now appointed a new chief executive. Lynne Walker, formerly
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Scottish oil services firm wins investor backing amid renewable energy drive
A Scottish engineering firm has won multi-million backing from investors after harnessing skills developed in the North Sea oil business to capitalise on the growth opportunities presented by the development of low carbon energy sources. Aberdeen-based
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144-year-old Scottish company in deal to sustain independence
A 144-year-old Scottish company has revealed a move to employee ownership, flagging the effect of retaining independence and “safeguarding” staff in a sector in which it noted many businesses are acquired by larger competitors or outside investors.
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Plans for major North Sea windfarm advance
Scottish energy giant SSE is set to grow its North Sea windfarm portfolio after bidding successfully for acreage off the Netherlands. Perth-based SSE said it would move forward with plans for a giant development for which it has won the required
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Prestigious SAY Award launches for 2024 with £20k prize on offer for musicians
The Scottish Album of the Year award has been opened up for nominations for 2024 with artists, music fans and labels invited to submit contenders for the prestigious prize. The SAY Award ceremony will take place at Stirling’s Albert Halls for the