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Callum Davidson reveals reason Queen's Park helped facilitate Rangers move to Hampden
CALLUM Davidson has suggested that Rangers’ temporary move to Hampden will be beneficial for the whole of Scottish football - and expressed hope it will help the Glasgow club to secure qualification for the Champions League group stages this season
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Reason Gylfi Sigurdsson won't play against St Mirren in Conference League second leg
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Gylfi Sigurdsson won’t be involved for Valur against St Mirren, manager Arnar Gretarsson has confirmed. The Icelandic side will not have the former Premier
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'Embrace it, don't fear it' - Stephen Robinson's Euro rallying cry to St Mirren squad
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Stephen Robinson has vowed St Mirren will embrace the sold-out big-game atmosphere in the first European fixture in Paisley for 37 years. St Mirren take
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Boyd-Munce St Mirren injury update as Mandron faces late fitness test for Valur tie
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Stephen Robinson has revealed Caolan Boyd-Munce will miss the second leg against Valur in the UEFA Conference League with striker Mika Mandron a doubt to
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Alex Gogic blocks out Valur noise as he plots St Mirren Conference League run
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Alex Gogic refused to pay any attention to the noise surrounding Euro rivals Valur ahead of their Conference League showdown against St Mirren. The visitors
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on bin workers
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on bin workers
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Kilmarnock aiming for upset against Cercle Brugge in Europa League showdown
Derek McInnes is optimistic that his Kilmarnock squad has “more than a fighter’s chance” of pulling off an upset in the second leg of their Europa League second qualifying round clash against Cercle Brugge. The first leg at Rugby Park ended in
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Saudi Arabia pledges discrimination-free environment for 2034 World Cup bid
Saudi Arabia's leaders for the 2034 World Cup bid have promised a competition environment that will be free from discrimination. As the sole bidder for the tournament, the Kingdom submitted its bid book to FIFA earlier this week, which publicly
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ScotGov warned ferry fiasco firm placed 'on verge of extinction' in contract row
This article appears as part of the Scotland's Ferries newsletter. Ministers have been warned the state-owned firm at the centre of the nation's ferry fiasco has been placed "on the verge of extinction" as it stands to lose out on a multi-million
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Stephen Robinson hopeful sold out St Mirren crowd can inspire Conference League win
Stephen Robinson is confident that St Mirren will embrace their historic Europa Conference League clash with Valur on Thursday, marking the first time in 37 years that Paisley has hosted European football. Following a goalless draw in Reykjavik
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Holyrood inquiry finds ‘no evidence’ SNP misused publicly-funded stamps
A Holyrood probe has found “no evidence” the SNP misused stamps bought with public money to aid its General Election campaign. Officials launched an inquiry last month after WhatsApp messages among senior staff working for SNP MSPs appeared to
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'Characterful' converted church named as Scotland's Best B&B
The AA has named a 'characterful' converted church as the Best B&B in Scotland for 2024. Now in its 28th year, the AA B&B Awards saw a team of inspectors celebrate "the best-of-the-best" across the bed and breakfast scene in Scotland, England
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Man convicted of 'brutally' murdering partner at High Court in Glasgow
A man has been convicted of murder at Glasgow’s High Court today. John Higgins pleaded guilty to killing 50-year-old Amanda McAlear on Wednesday 31 July, and will be sentenced on Wednesday 25 September 2024. The 63-year-old man battered and
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Scottish golf technology company raises £6.6m in fresh funding
Shot Scope has raised $8.5 million (£6.6m) in a fresh funding round to further expand sales of its GPS technology in the lucrative US golf market. The Edinburgh-based company has also announced plans to move to new headquarters on the outskirts
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Profits still plunging but it's not all gloom at Taylor Wimpey
Double-digit profit declines are never an easy thing for investors to stomach, but a slightly deeper dive into today's half-year results from Taylor Wimpey reveals a number of reasons for a fair bit of optimism going forward. A manifestly cyclical
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Titanic submersible disaster which killed Glasgow student to be investigated
The Titanic submersible disaster which killed a Glasgow student will be investigated. The US Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the incident in September as it continues its investigation into the implosion of the vessel
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10 authors to see at Scotland's biggest book fest (who aren't Richard Osman)
All change. This year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival has a new director (say hello to Jenny Niven) and a new venue in the Edinburgh Futures Institute located in the former Royal Infirmary Hospital building in the Old Town (with other events
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Herald Diary: So, another Scottish football season. We all know what's coming next
Talking balls EDDY Cavin is the Diary’s King of Clichés. He can spot a cliché a mile off. He’s so adept at spotting a cliché a mile off that he’ll probably contact us later today to scold us for using the phrase ‘spot a cliché a mile off
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Mysterious pits discovered at Scottish castle are the world’s oldest calendar
Crathes Castle Banchory Aberdeenshire AB31 5QJ From its source at 1200 ft above sea level on the Cairngorm plateau, the cold and sparkling waters of the River Dee tumble through moorland and pine forests before flowing past the handsome castles
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Scott Cashmere is a designer brand that embodies deep-rooted Scottish heritage
Tartan patterns have long been a symbol of Scottish identity, representing the country's rich heritage and traditions. Originating from ancient clan affiliations, these vibrant interwoven designs carry stories of centuries-old lineage. They
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Bronze Age hoard discovered in Highlands could provide insight into their lives
A Bronze Age hoard of around 3,000 years old has been discovered during excavations for a development of homes in the Highlands. Investigations into the discovery by GUARD Archaelogy have revealed that rare organic plant remains intertwined with
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Ex-Stirlingshire councillor caught with sex abuse images of children young as five
A former Stirlingshire councillor has been handed a community payback order after being caught with sexual abuse images of children on his phone. Ewan Dillon, who formerly represented Labour for Bridge of Allan and Dunblane was ordered to complete
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I even stopped eating my lunch to listen to this magical Olympic moment
Monday afternoon and I’m making some lunch when I suddenly find myself invested in mountain biking for the first time in my life. Such is the Olympics effect every four years. 5 Live was covering events at Elancourt Hill in Paris, where Team GB
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Patrick Harvie: When genocide is being inflicted, condemnation is not enough
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Hind Rajab was only six years old when she was killed by Israeli forces. The circumstances have never been fully explained, but the horrific audio of her last
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Scottish economy grew by 0.3% in May, latest figures show
Scotland’s economy is estimated to have grown by 0.3% in May, official statistics have showed. Scottish Government figures published on Wednesday showed that onshore GDP improved following a growth of 0.2% in April, which has been revised from
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Ayrshire town gets set to host major new music festival
Summertime always offers an array of festivals to enjoy across Scotland. Yet for the rest of the year, there can be a bit of a lull in live music events to enjoy, especially outside of Scotland’s major cities. Fortunately, in January 2025, an innovative
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Council bin strikes 2024: What services will be affected and how will it impact me?
Council workers are set to go on strike again after GMB, Unite and Unison all put forward notice that they would be taking part. It means the majority of the country’s local authorities will be affected in some way with waste and refuse and recycling
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Neil Mackay: Southport horror lays bare what a broken, poisoned society we’ve become
Horror and chaos leave you stupefied, poleaxed by depravity, searching for answers, for reason. Little children butchered in Southport as they danced. As they danced, for pity’s sake. What bestial cruelty lies in some hearts? A far-right mob
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Letter of the Day: We need a permanent memorial to our grim role in slavery
Tomorrow sees the 190th anniversary of the freeing of three-quarters of a million slaves in British colonies in the West Indies. In many former colonies August 1 is celebrated as Emancipation Day. Today one of our readers contends that we should
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How new UEFA Champions League draw format affects Celtic and Rangers
Starting from the upcoming 2024/25 season, UEFA are introducing a revamped league phase for their elite club competitions, replacing the traditional group stage - and it will have an impact on several Scottish clubs. This new format will see 36
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Jurgen Klopp rules himself out of contention for England manager vacancy
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled himself out of the race to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager. The 57-year-old German had been touted as an outsider for the post vacated by Southgate in the wake of England’s Euro 2024 final
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Five women shot at with pellets by passing car in St Andrews as police investigate
Police have launched an appeal after three women were shot at by a passing car in St Andrews this week. Officers in the area are seeking information relating to the incident that happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning. At around 1
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'Ambitious' Ben Nevis nature restoration project launched by community group
An 'ambitious' Ben Nevis nature restoration project has been launched by a community organisation. The Nevis Landscape Partnership, has secured over £80,000 of funding from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund to launch the Nevis
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Young Scots take charge of including additional needs pupils
Additional needs students in Scotland are taking it on themselves to ensure they and their classmates are given a fair and equal opportunity to make the most of their time in school. Known as the Inclusion Ambassadors, these students are launching
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What’s happened to stroke care in NHS Scotland?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. Around 15,000 people in Scotland will suffer a stroke each year. It is the third most common cause of death annually among adults, and the most common cause of severe physical disability
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Unite launch Fair Pay and Fair Tips campaign ahead of new law introduction
A campaign has been launched for Fair Pay and Fair Tips for hospitality workers ahead of new tipping laws being introduced. Unite represent thousands of hospitality workers and launched the nationwide campaign to ensure the workers in the lowest
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CalMac ferry maintenance and repair costs almost treble in five years
The cost of repairing and maintaining Scotland’s publicly-owned ferry fleet has almost trebled in the past five years, figures show. A freedom of information request from the Scottish Liberal Democrats found the cost of fixing CalMac-run ferries
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Humza Yousaf urges Home Secretary to proscribe EDL as terrorist organisation
Humza Yousaf has called on the Home Secretary to proscribe the English Defence League (EDL) as a terrorist organisation after hundreds of activists believed to be linked to the far-right group wreaked havoc on the streets of Southport. Police officers
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Letters: Stand up to road transport lobby and force more freight onto rail
I REFER to your lead article today ("“Blow to net zero target as rail freight drops by 20%”", The Herald, July 30). Recently travelling north on the M74 between 4pm and 7pm I observed over 40 large articulated lorries belonging to various parcel
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Why festivals with a local footprint really matter
The village of Fochabers in Moray is normally home to around 1,700 people, but for three days each July its population swells to more than twice that size. What brings all those visitors to the area is Speyfest, a weekend-long showcase of Celtic
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Meet the 81-year-old making his comedy debut at the Edinburgh Fringe
Meet the Fringe newbies keen to make their name at the biggest arts festival on the planet If the streets of London are paved with mythical gold, then during August the cobbles of Edinburgh have TV contracts and West End runs written all over them
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Housebuilding giant acquires Scottish monastery site for new homes
A housebuilder has acquired a Scottish monastery site to bring forward a new housing development. Miller Homes said it has successfully secured the 13-acre site to be called Chapel Gardens which will bring 81 new energy-efficient homes.
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Study to examine how visitors interact with exhibits at Scottish prison museum
A research project is underway to help explore how people engage and deal with a range of challenging issues and ‘difficult heritage’, all set within an eerie preserved prison setting. The study, undertaken by Robert Gordon University, will explore
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Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to making indecent images of children
Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. He appeared in court on Wednesday morning after the Met Police confirmed that he had been charged earlier this week. The offences
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Exams helpline will help relate results to successful career options
Scottish pupils will learn how they performed in their exams next week and young people such as Kelton Stronach – whose mum Maxine is a Skills Development Scotland careers adviser – will be able seek guidance from the organisation’s dedicated helpline
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Motorcyclist, 70, airlifted to hospital after crash involving pick-up
Police are appealing for information after a man was airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. The incident happened on Tuesday at around 4.45pm and involved a black Toyota Hilux and a blue and white BMW
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Historic Scots harbour saved after buildings pass into community ownership
A historic Scots harbour has been saved for future generations after six historic buildings at its heart passed into community ownership. The 17th century harbour of Portsoy in Aberdeenshire now has a secure future after the portfolio of buildings
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Eight days of 'disruptive' bin strikes confirmed as unions reject Cosla pay offer
Scottish councils have been told to prepare for eight days of strikes, with GMB and Unite members ready to walk out over pay. The unions have joined Unison in formally serving notice on local authorities to expect industrial action by waste and
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Bronze for Scotland's Beth Potter in Paris Olympics triathlon
Great Britain’s world champion Beth Potter claimed bronze in the women’s triathlon behind home favourite Cassandre Beaugrand. Potter, who won the test event around the streets of Paris last year, was one of the favourites for Olympic gold but ultimately
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Families pay tribute as three people killed in motorbike crash are named
The families of two people who died in a motorcycle crash in the Scottish borders have paid tribute to them. Andrew Lartey, 29, and his 23-year-old pillion passenger Georgia Tate died in the crash on the A6088 between Bonchester Bridge and Carter
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Finalists blaze a trail in quest for equality as Diversity Awards shortlist announced
The finalists have been announced today for this year’s The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards which will take place on Friday, 13 September in the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow. Since their launch, these awards have made a significant contribution
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New family-friendly tourist trail launched in Falkirk
It is home to beautiful open spaces, hidden gems and world-famous attractions, including the largest equine sculptures in the world and the world's only rotating boat lift. Now a new 11.5-mile-long family friendly tourist trail has been launched
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'I think that we will have to increase taxes in the Budget,' admits Chancellor
Rachel Reeves has suggested she could hike taxes in the autumn. The Chancellor said Labour would stick to its election manifesto promises not to raise national insurance, income tax or VAT, but said others could be looked at when she comes to set
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Plans approved for major new waterside neighbourhood in Glasgow
Plans have been approved for a major new waterside neighbourhood on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. The plans, submitted by waterside regeneration specialists Peel Waters, will see a currently derelict brownfield site transformed into
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Inside Philippe Clement and Willie Collum talks over Rangers row 'fuss'
Philippe Clement has revealed he held a "really constructive" meeting with Willie Collum. The new head of refereeing in Scotland met with Scottish Premiership managers ahead of the new season to concerns over issues including VAR and the handball
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Duncan Scott shies away from Sir Chris Hoy comparisons after Olympic gold
Duncan Scott shied away from comparisons with Sir Chris Hoy after equalling his fellow Scot’s Olympic medal haul by anchoring Team GB to victory in the men’s 4×200 metres freestyle relay final. Scott has a chance to move up to joint second in the
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Martin Hannan: Sevens final was advert for sport - Scotland's summer tour not so much
France 28, Fiji 7, rugby won. The French were truly magnifique in winning the Olympic Sevens in the Stade de France at the weekend and Antoine Dupont yet again showed why he is the world’s number one player. I could not believe that the French
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Nearly 40 police officers injured in Southport violent disorder
Almost 40 police officers sustained injuries at the scene of violent disorder in Southend, emergency services said. North West Ambulance Service said 27 police officers were taken to hospital. A statement on X said: “We treated 39 patients
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Carlos Alba: Must we all be in thrall to the noisy minority?
Long before Mondeo Man and Worcester Woman, there was another group of voters so powerful that it won every argument, referendum, and election. The “silent majority” was the term used to describe those who weren’t members of any party, didn’t attend
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Letters: So much for Labour being the party of the working class
WELL, it hasn’t taken the Red Tories long to break their promises and to penalise the most vulnerable in our society ("Chancellor demands £3.2bn cuts to plug Tory ‘black hole’", The Herald, July 30). The empty bottles of Krug will barely have reached
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Scotland's birthrate
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Scotland's birthrate You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Alison Rowat: After Maggie the milk snatcher meet Rachel 'one bar only' Reeves
I checked the Guide Dogs “sponsor a puppy” calendar on the fridge. Sure enough, there it was. In the box for July 4, under a picture of a young black Lab (“We can’t believe beautiful Barney was ever so small”), are scrawled the words “election day”
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Irn-Bru owner hails 'highly successful' Euro 2024 football advertising campaign
A famous Scottish soft drinks maker has hailed a major advertising campaign in the first update to the City under its new chief executive. Cumbernauld-based Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr said a new advert for the drink linked to the Scotland men
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Swinney told to 'listen and act' as councils admit 'deplorable' homelessness fails
The First Minister has been told to "listen and act" as council officers warned of a general systemic failure in coping with the homeless in Scotland with more than three in four local authorities unable to meet their legal duties for putting a roof
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Scottish restaurant in 'affluent Cotswold-style locale' brought to market
A historic restaurant in a "charming" Scottish village has been put on the market for sale. Cornerstone Business Agents said the Eat on the Green Restaurant occupies a coaching inn site dating back 200 years. "Offered in exceptional walk-in
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Black stuff is bright spot for Scotch whisky giant in 'challenging' year
Guinness sales were a bright spot for drinks group Diageo as it reported lower-than-expected annual sales and profits in a “challenging year.” The company, which employs around 3,000 people in Scotland and produces brands including Smirnoff, Baileys
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Glasgow engineering giant cheers City with bullish outlook
Shares in Weir Group closed up nearly 4% as the Glasgow engineering giant flagged its expectations of higher margins and its growing pipeline of greenfield orders, following a challenging first half of the year. The company, which supplies parts
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BP boosts dividend payments as profits exceed expectations
Profits at BP in the first half of the year beat expectations with the oil and gas giant upping its dividend payments to shareholders for the first time in a year. The company's investors are due to receive a total of roughly $7 billion (£5.4bn
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National governments should do more to help Glasgow
The condition of Glasgow’s city centre has been a regular topic in these pages and to a very large extent the Chamber of Commerce shares the concerns so many commentators have expressed. The city centre remains the home for the greatest concentration
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Growing number of Scots question value of university degrees
A growing number of Scots feel that although universities provide positive experiences, they aren't the best career option for everyone. A new study by King’s College London's (KCL), titled "Still worth it?", found that nine in 10 UK university