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Stephen Robinson in 'make an impact' St Mirren Conference League vow
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Stephen Robinson has insisted St Mirren won't just make up the numbers in the Conference League later this month as he targeted a prolonged run in the European
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Caroline Weir set to return for Scotland Women's Euro play-off campaign
Caroline Weir looks set to return for Scotland women’s European Championship play-offs this autumn, according to Scotland manager Pedro Martinez Losa. The Spaniard has revealed that Weir has successfully completed her rehab from an ACL sustained
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Defending champion Rory McIlroy makes strong start at Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy bounced back from his US Open heartbreak to make a strong start to the defence of his Scottish Open title as a “p***** off” Justin Thomas missed out on creating history. Competing for the first time since agonisingly missing out on
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No doubting Thomas as American leads at Genesis Scottish Open with a 62
Ah, the Scottish summer. “I wouldn't say it's warm when you have to wear a beanie in July, but Scottish people consider that a good day,” suggested German golfer, Yannik Paul. We were just about tempted to get the knotted hankie on the head and
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Partick Thistle will feature in Hollywood documentary produced by Oscar winner
Partick Thistle Football Club are set to play a starring role in a unique behind the scenes project already seen at the likes of Manchester City, Wrexham, and Sunderland. Hollywood director Sam Neave and producer Charles B. Wessler will record
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Glengoyne launches new white oak range in a new flavour direction
For the first time in its 191-year history, a Scottish Highland distillery has created a new whisky range aged in American oak casks. Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky has launched a new White Oak range celebrating American oak maturation.
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MacIntyre hoping to be dressed for success after sprightly Scottish Open start
There have been some startling sartorial statements made in this game down the years. You can probably recall, for instance, those American polo shirts from the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline that were so jaw-droppingly repulsive, they just about led
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Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh claims share of lead after Evian Championship first round
Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh claimed a share of the lead after day one of the Amundi Evian Championship. Dryburgh carded seven birdies in a flawless opening 64 to join Sweden’s Ingrid Lindblad and Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit at the top of the leaderboard
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Pedro Martinez Losa calls on Scotland to finish Euro 2025 qualifying in style
Scotland women's national team manager Pedro Martinez Losa is urging his squad to deliver another strong performance when they face Slovakia on Friday evening. The Scots currently sit atop their Euro 2025 qualifying group, having accumulated three
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Profits soar at Jet2 on back of record passenger numbers
RECORD passenger numbers saw turnover and profit soar at holiday firm Jet2 amid challenging times for UK consumers who are still navigating the cost of living crisis but prepared to book last-minute getaways. The Leeds-based airline and package
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Rise of the package holiday stands Jet2 in good stead for future strong success
THAT people are reluctant to cut back on holidays amid the ongoing inflationary pressures facing the nation is clear from the soaring profits at leisure travel group Jet2. And who can blame consumers for not being prepared to forgo their annual getaway
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Investment in Scottish firms falls by half but spinouts shine
Scotland accounted for almost one-fifth of UK equity deals involving university spinouts in 2023 but the value of investment in all Scottish companies collapsed by half in a "tough year" for finance markets. New figures from the British Business
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Wanting Spain to beat England in Euro 2024 final is natural as a Scotland fan
England face Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, but who should Scots support? Mark Smith says he'll be cheering on Gareth Southgate's men, but here Adam Miller says it's Anyone But England for him. ‘I wouldn’t mind if England did okay’ Scottish
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Allan Campbell free to leave Luton as Scotland-capped star begins next club search
Allan Campbell is expected to depart Kenilworth Road this summer, Luton Town head coach Rob Edwards has confirmed. The 26-year-old Scottish international first made his name at Motherwell, where he quickly became a fan favourite for his all-action
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Should we hate Lolita because we hate the horrible, immoral protagonist?
It’s only natural to look towards the thing we know best when interpreting art and literature: ourselves. After all, how can we make sense of such a subjective realm without relating it to our own thoughts and experiences? But subjectivity
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The most fascinating thing about the election wasn't the landslide or collapse...
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. After all the excitement of last week’s general election, most voters will be turning to what happens next under the new Labour government. Spare a thought though for
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Scottish Masterchef contestant launches first cookbook
Kith is a new, no-fuss cookbook whose mission is to re-establish our faith in tasty, traditional Scottish cuisine Talking to Sarah Rankin you can tell dinner at her house is a lot of fun. “I just want to feed people and for people to leave full
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Extraordinary artist who painted everyone from Churchill to IRA rebel Michael Collins
He may not be quite as well known today as his fellow Glasgow Boys Edward Hornel or James Guthrie, but John Lavery rose from a humble background in Belfast to become one of the most celebrated society portrait painters of his time, and his work will
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Athlete Allan Wells defied Thatcher government after they sent him photo of dead baby
Not everyone is loving this summer of sport. My mother has spent the last month moaning at me about the fact that football and Wimbledon have displaced her favourite quiz shows from the TV schedules. So I’m loath to tell her that, come the end of the
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Herald Diary: Why 'sleepy Joe' needs to take the hamster test
Double trouble THE Diary continues to be the premier forum for the most vexing philosophical questions of our times. Reader Duncan Stevenson gets in touch to ask: “Why is it only one jacket – singular – but it’s a pair of trousers?” Adds
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77 whales stranded on Scottish beach as rescuers make attempts to save pod
More than 70 pilot whales have washed up on a Scottish beach with many already feared dead. The whales were found on Tresness Beach on the island of Sanday in Orkney on Thursday morning with the public being advised to keep their distance.
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'Want to make Aberdeen a winning team': Experienced midfielder becomes latest signing
Aberdeen have secured the services of experienced midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen. The 32-year-old, who previously captained Eliteserien side SK Brann, has joined the Scottish Premiership club on a three-year contract, subject to international
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A tale of two teenagers – with one crucial difference
This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, I’d like to introduce you to a couple of teenagers. Their names are John and Greg. They’re both about the same age, and live quite close
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Planning a staycation this summer? Look no further
If you’ve never visited Fairmont St Andrews before, it’s difficult to understand just what a mammoth entity it is. Even the journey down the long driveway is filled with drama, as the rugged coast opens up ahead of you and the iconic hotel comes into
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Motherwell not fazed by playing at Hampden or any Rangers temporary home
Stuart Kettlewell has reiterated that Rangers' Ibrox woes don't change anything for Motherwell amid their upcoming league clash. Rangers are expected to confirm a temporary relocation to Hampden Park in the coming days. This decision comes
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Ally McCoist is no England 'boot licker' - online abuse of Scottish pundit is bile
THE Sports Journalists Association obviously got things badly wrong last year when they honoured Ally McCoist with their “Pundit of the Year” award. The members of that august body may have thought the “tone, expertise and delivery” of the former
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Martime and Coastguard Agency confirm fuel clean up underway at salmon farm
Maritime bosses have confirmed fuel from a sunken vessel is currently being removed near a Scottish Sea Farms site. The Herald previously reported that campaigners were raising concerns over the contamination of fish stocks after a salmon fishing
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New CBBC drama starring Kevin McKidd to film in Glasgow and the Highlands
Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd is to star in a BBC Studios adaption of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s The Primrose Railway Children. The 50-year-old actor, who also featured in the film Trainspotting, will play Rob Robinson in the 90-minute CBBC special
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'It's a sensory overload' - Review: Beyond Van Gogh has the wow factor
Beyond Van Gogh SEC, Glasgow Four stars Today’s immersive entertainment extravaganzas are all-singing, all-dancing, all-digitised affairs, and they are big business. At the tail of the money-making monster you might find a sad Oompa-Loompa
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Crunch date looms in summer holiday strike threat at Scottish airports after new move
A new pay offer has been made to hundreds of workers at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports after they voted overwhelmingly for strike action. These workers, who cover duties including dealing with passengers directly in the security search areas and
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New exhibition explores Scotland’s critical position on frontline of Cold War
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will explore Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War. Cold War Scotland features dozens of objects on display for the first time, including secret intelligence training documents
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Busy viewpoint road at Glencoe re-opens after two-car crash
A busy Scots road in the highlands was closed in both directions after a crash today. A two-car crash on the A82 at Glencoe caused local Police to close off the area to all traffic. Emergency services attended, but it is not known if there
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Safari park keepers’ joy as third sea lion pup is born within a year
Keepers are celebrating after a sea lion with an “adventurous spirit” was born at a safari park. California sea lion Luce gave birth to her second pup, Nessie, on June 25 after an 11-month pregnancy. Nessie, named after the mythical Loch Ness
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Huge debts and financial concerns at centre of social enterprise's eviction notice
A decision to evict award-winning Scottish social enterprise, Locavore, from its Bellahouston site has been driven by Glasgow City Council concerns over financial governance and debts owed by the original company. The social enterprise released
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'Amazing': One of Scotland’s rarest plants found thriving in Ochil Hills
Numbers of one of Scotland’s rarest plants have more than trebled on the craggy slopes of Dumyat in the Ochil Hills, a new survey has found. Around 10,000 flowering stems of sticky catchfly were counted by volunteers during a three-day survey on
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'This story stuns people' - Jesus Christ Superstar returns to Scottish stage
With his ascension into rock heaven, playing the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar, Ian McIntosh could be forgiven for developing at least a little Messiah complex. For more than 50 years the part of Jesus has been one of the most coveted in
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Device trialled in Glasgow has 'worldwide potential' for children with sleep issues
A new wireless device that could help in the diagnosis of respiratory and sleep conditions in babies and young children is being trialled for the first time with patients. The Paediatric Advanced Respiratory Service (PARS) has been developed by
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Construction work gets underway on new £88m high school
Construction work has started on a new £88 million high school that will have the capacity to accommodate around 1, 800 pupils. Future students of the new South West Fife high school, which will replace Inverkeithing HS, watched on as the first
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Letters: Time to end the single occupancy council tax reduction
YOUR five-day series investigating Scotland's housing emergency ("Scotland's housing emergency", The Herald, July 9-13) is very much to be welcomed and will be compulsive reading, but why does no-one mention the elephant in the room, in other words
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Hero dog awarded 'animal OBE' after becoming Scotland's first underwater sniffer dog
A hero search and rescue dog has posthumously been awarded the prestigious PDSA medal for his duty and service during an impressive 11-year career. Barra, a Spring Spaniel, sadly died at the age of 14 earlier this year and has now become the 43rd
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Tories must urgently set out ‘positive vision’ for Scotland, Findlay insists
Scottish Conservatives have for “years” failed to set out a “positive vision” for the country, a likely leadership contender has said. Russell Findlay, the party’s justice spokesperson at Holyrood, insisted however that in the aftermath of the
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Scottish drinks firm's sales 'skyrocket' after nationwide supermarket deal
A Scottish prebiotic drinks business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with a supermarket. The Prebiotic Company is the brainchild of three friends, Alyssa Reid, Mohsin Laginaf and Jay Curthan
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All to play for when the chips are down in technology
Tech Talk with Ian Ritchie, CBE, Technology Entrepreneur Ian Ritchie CBE IN the past few weeks, graphics chip manufacturer Nvidia briefly became the world’s most valuable company when it exceeded a market value of $3.3 trillion, overtaking
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Glasgow School of Art appoints architects to 'robustly test' Mac rebuild plan
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has appointed two architectural firms to "robustly test" its plans to rebuild the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building. Edinburgh-based architects Reiach and Hall, with heritage specialists Purcell, will undertake the addendum
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Tower Records building in Glasgow bought by Blue Lagoon fish & chip shops
The Tower Records building in Glasgow has been bought over by Blue Lagoon - though the fish and chip shop chain will not operate from the premises. The B-listed building in the city centre next to Central Station housed the music chain for many
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Kate Forbes: 'Incumbent on SNP to change' after election defeat
It is “incumbent” on the SNP to look at how it needs to change after suffering a significant defeat in the General Election, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has said. Kate Forbes said she does not believe there needs to be new a leadership but
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How Scotrail's reduced timetable will affect your journey
More than a quarter of train journeys across Scotland have been cut as Scotrail brings in a temporary timetable due to staff shortages amid a pay dispute. ScotRail said the new timetable, in force today, will provide “certainty and reliability
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The power of open budgets: a tool to make human rights real in Scotland
In a democracy, the power we place in governments is derived from the people. This principle, often cited but not always realised, is being actively pursued in Scotland through fiscal transparency, public participation in, and robust budget oversight
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New exhibition in Glasgow will celebrate Jimmy Somerville and 'Smalltown Boy'
A new exhibition will pay tribute to Jimmy Somerville and iconic queer anthem 'Smalltown Boy'. Released in May 1984, the song reached number three in the UK chart and became the biggest hit for Bronski Beat, the synth-pop group formed of Somerville
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Probe after plane's 'nosewheel detached' on takeoff at Scottish airport
An investigation is underway after a passenger plane’s landing gear detached on takeoff at a Scottish airport. The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) is probing the incident, which involved the plane’s nosewheel coming off as it took to
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Euro 2024 day 23: England reach second successive European Championship final
England are celebrating reaching a second successive European Championship final after Ollie Watkins scored a dramatic last-gasp winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Here, the PA news agency looks at the latest from the tournament.
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Wimbledon day 11: Rybakina-Krejcikova and Paolini-Vekic semi-final battles
Elena Rybakina, Barbora Krejcikova, Jasmine Paolini and Donna Vekic take centre stage on Thursday as they battle for a place in the Wimbledon final. Rybakina, the 2022 champion, was the only one of the semi-finalists to have even reached the last
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Wales forced into changes for second Test against Australia
Wales have been forced into four changes, two of them positional, for the second Test against Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. Two of the changes come in the back row, where Taine Plumtree moves to number eight with Aaron Wainwright ruled out
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Virgil van Dijk says referee should explain why he awarded England penalty
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk called on referee Felix Zwayer to explain his controversial decision to award England a penalty as the Dutch ultimately went on to lose the Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund. Xavi Simons had given the Netherlands
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Fin Baxter handed first England start in New Zealand rematch
Fin Baxter will make his first start for England in the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. The 22-year-old Harlequins prop, who won his first cap off the bench in the 16-15 first Test defeat in Dunedin, again replaces his clubmate Joe
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Steven Camley on ... free buses for asylum seekers
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley on the Scottish Government's plan to give free bus passs to asylum seekers. You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Neil Mackay: Labour's housing pledge throws spotlight onto how the SNP has failed us
I genuinely didn’t believe the housing and homelessness crisis could get any worse under the current Scottish Government. I was wrong. For months now, I’ve written article after article about the dehumanising level of homelessness in Scotland,
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Living Rent: Housing crisis is a 'national disgrace that should shame politicians'
The Scottish tenants union which campaigns for housing rights says the housing emergency is a "national disgrace and should shame our politicians into action". The Herald has told how 50 Scots children are being hit by homelessness every day while
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Letters: Someone has to tell the truth, Mr Sillars, about the cost of indy
IN the wake of last week’s seismic General Election result, various figures in the SNP, along with independence-supporting commentators, have delivered scathing analyses of the part the SNP leadership, past and present, have played in the public’s
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How loss of Highland's 'biggest housing developer' decimated number of new homes
When Ronnie MacRae started in his role in 2005 half of the 1800 new homes in the Highlands were self-builds. Three years later the number had dropped to 900. After the financial crash hit in 2007, the lenders stopped lending. House builders
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Rebecca McQuillan: Labour has a golden opportunity to stymie independence
The SNP is doing a pretty good impression of a party that’s on the way out. Angry tweets, in-fighting, blame, blame, blame. Hapless bystanders who got squeezed in the anti-Tory surge, they are not. There was much more to the SNP’s astonishing election
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'Little heed' paid to cost of building 'green' housing in Highlands
The owner of a Highland construction firm has said "little heed" has been paid to the cost of "ever-increasing" environmentally focussed housing regulation. Andy Knight, owner of TSL Contractors Ltd, which has headquarters in Mull and Oban said
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Half of island properties 'with high housing demand' now second homes
According to locals, the British actress Kate Winslet has just bought a holiday home on the Isle of Coll, although her agent does not respond to The Herald's request for confirmation of this celebrity scoop. She is not likely to have been troubled
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Robby McCrorie signing tells us something key about Kilmarnock's transfer business
This piece is an extract from yesterday's The Rugby Road Gates newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Wednesday. To receive our full, free Kilmarnock newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Derek McInnes has completed his third
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Plans for 'one of Europe's biggest' hydro energy plants at famous Scottish loch
A Scottish energy storage company has lodged plans for a major hydro facility at a famous Scottish loch. The move is described as a “pivotal step” as a firm based in Lanarkshire seeks permission for the development that could be worth £2 billion
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'They feel ready to learn when their basic needs are met': children in housing crisis
As we investigate Scotland's Housing Emergency, education writer James McEnaney explores the impact of the crisis on children and their education. Concerns about the link between poor housing and children’s education are not a new phenomenon.
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What you need to know about van Gogh experience at the SEC
A show celebrating the life and work of Vincent van Gogh has launched in Glasgow with thousands expected to visit it over the coming weeks. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will be at the SEC from today, Thursday July 11, to Monday August
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'I would rather live in a tent on the beach than leave': battle to stay on island
Gabby* moved to Tiree nine months ago to take up the offer of a better job and after "falling in love" with the island while on holiday. There is nothing she doesn't like about living on Scotland's "Sunshine Island", which is the most westerly
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Teachers and pupils to lose access to 'crucial' IT services in new school year
Teachers and pupils across Scotland face a major loss of education IT services in the new school year, The Herald can reveal. Licencing changes by Microsoft mean that access to range of tools such as Word and PowerPoint will be restricted, leading
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Revealed: Scotland wins record overseas investment, trumps UK
Scotland won a record number of foreign direct investment projects in 2023, with renewable energy featuring prominently, a key survey shows. The nation last year retained its position as second only to London among UK locations in attracting new
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British Blue bulls prove popular in Carlisle and Ayr
British Blue bulls proved a popular choice at Carlisle yesterday as they topped the sale at £640 for a four-month-old from Petteril Side, while Nether Place topped the Limousin section at £550 and George Ireland Livestock led the Anguses at £540, the
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Scottish income tax divergence has 'exacerbated' challenges: business leader
The UK Government must introduce a “skilled migration strategy which is tailored to the needs of the Scottish economy”, amid widespread and increased difficulties for companies in attracting and retaining talent, a business leader has declared.
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Colin McLean: There is scope for bold action on economic growth
Economic growth has returned to centre stage and - for the moment at least - seems detached from politics. Rarely is there such a clear focus on action for growth, even if it means some risk-taking. Can Britain achieve "the highest sustained growth
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Scottish smart watch developer achieves record sales amid strong US interest
A Scottish firm that developed pioneering technology to tackle health risks faced by construction workers has recorded a surge in sales after generating strong interest in the USA. Edinburgh-based Reactec grew revenues by 40% in the latest year