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How becoming 'a peacock' has helped Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn soar to new heights
A PLAYER needs to possess many different qualities to be a success at a club like Celtic – having a high level of technical expertise, good physical fitness, a skin as thick as elephant hide and a keen football intelligence are all vital. Being
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British Olympic Association hoping to have men’s football team at 2028 Games
British Olympic Association bosses hope to field a men’s football team at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The BOA is planning talks with the Football Associations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to recreate a Team GB men’s football
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Northern Lights and Perseids Meteor Shower to be visible in Scotland tonight
The probability of seeing the northern lights and a meteor shower across Scotland’s skies tonight is high, the Met Office has said. The Aurora Borealis has been intensified by a powerful burst of charged particles from the sun known as a coronal
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ScotGov intervention on bin strikes means ‘difficult’ finance cuts warns Swinney
John Swinney has warned of “very difficult” reductions to Scottish finances after unions suspended planned bin strikes to allow workers to consider a new pay offer, backed by £77.5 million of Scottish Government funding. The First Minister said
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Impact of US megastar on Scots economy revealed
Further evidence emerged today of the vast economic influence of Taylor Swift. New figures have signalled that the three sell-out shows performed by the US superstar at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, drove hotel occupancy in Scotland to a higher level
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A vision of Scottish masculinity: Scotland's 10 best actors
"I'm an actor - it's not brain surgery," Sean Connery is said to have said. Hard to argue with. But when it comes to representations of Scottishness, actors have more clout than they are sometimes given credit for. Further to last month's choice of
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How to get the best out of your garden: decide what really matters
Part of the joy of gardening is simply relaxing and enjoying your surroundings. There’s so much more to gardening than relentless chores when you don’t even notice what you’ve already achieved. There are, of course, times when there’s masses to
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Rachel Ormston: Think Scots are united on the benefit cap? Think again
Political honeymoons these days often seem to be shorter in duration than most actual honeymoons. Keir Starmer’s arguably came to an end less than three weeks after Labour’s historic victory, when, on July 23 seven Labour MPs voted in support of an
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A Scottish town full of a simmering anger
Freakslaw by Jane Flett (Doubleday, £16.99) As the spring of 1997 inches its way into summer, a funfair pitches its tents outside the bleak Highland town of Pitlaw, the startled residents entirely unprepared for what the next two months will bring
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Through the moon gate to a garden with hidden wonders
Leith Hall Kennethmont Huntly AB54 4NQ The rolling countryside of Aberdeenshire stretches from the wide, sandy beaches of the North Sea to some of the highest peaks in the Cairngorms. This vast, rural landscape includes rich pastures
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Tom Daley retires with full set of Olympic medals after silver in Paris
Tom Daley has announced his retirement from diving following the Olympic Games in Paris. The 30-year-old claimed the fifth Olympic medal of his extraordinary diving career with silver in the men’s synchronised 10 metre platform in France. Here
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'Immense regret': Kilmacolm pub The Carriages to close immediately
A popular bar and restaurant in Inverclyde has announced it will be closing with immediate effect. The Carriages Bar and Restaurant in Kilmacolm announced the new this morning on social media. The venue, which won Scotland’s Gastro Pub of the
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Why a new Scottish currency should be brought in immediately post independence
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. The Scottish Currency Group (SCG) have some 3,600 members. Our advice to the SNP and Scottish Government leadership on policy for a Scottish currency after independence
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Scottish chefs invited to apply for 'once-in-a-lifetime' scholarship opportunity
Applications are now open for one of Scotland’s most prestigious culinary scholarships in what has been described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for any aspiring chef. Now in its fifth year, the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is provided in
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First grouse shooting season with new licensing laws gets underway
Scotland has marked the start of the first grouse shooting season under new legislation requiring a licence for shooting the game birds. The Scottish Government passed the new legislation in March and it is now in full effect as Monday marks the
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Prestwick-based airline 'takes step closer towards launching passenger flights'
UK-based startup Global Airlines' plans to launch passenger flights next year have taken a step forward. With the airline's first aircraft now based at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the next phase in its journey "to revolutionise commercial air travel
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Aviemore home destroyed in fire caused by lightning strike amid weather warning
A family’s home has been destroyed after a lightning strike caused a fire in the Cairngorms last night. A house in Aviemore was set ablaze after it was struck by lightning during a 12-hour period of thunderstorm warnings in Scotland. Firefighters
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Major high street brands to open in historic city’s shopping centre
Thistles, the popular shopping centre situated in the heart of Stirling, has revealed that H&M will return to the centre and will occupy part of the former Debenhams unit. The 16,390 sq. ft store will open in Spring 2025 offering menswear,
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Glasgow City Council accused of 'failing pupils' with proposed teacher cuts
A leading education union has accused Glasgow City Council of ‘failing pupils, parents and teachers’ as it presses ahead with planned cuts to staff numbers in schools. NASUWT Scotland is calling on the council to reverse planned reductions in teaching
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More than 5000 lightning strikes recorded by Met Office during thunderstorm warning
More than 5000 lightning strikes have been recorded in the last 24 hours across the UK as a weather warning issued by the Met Office ends. After temperatures in Scotland reached as high as 23 degrees on Sunday, the Met Office issued an alert for
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Ship museum unveils 'unique' upgrade that lets visitors control its smells
An eventful life at sea saw her circumnavigate the globe four times and survive the notorious storms of Cape Horn on no less than 15 occasions, before she was found abandoned in a Spanish port in the early 1990s and was destined to be scrapped.
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Action-packed agenda awaits at OEUK Conference 2024
As we look to the future and continue our journey towards a net zero UK, join an audience of industry leaders at OEUK Conference 2024 – Powering Our Energy Future: Secure, Sustainable, Skilled. With bp celebrating 60 years in the North Sea, the
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Unions calls off bin strikes after new pay offer
Trade unions have suspended planned strike action by waste workers after a new pay offer from council leaders. The proposed deal would see a 3.6% increase for all grades of staff, with a rise of £1,292 for the lowest paid, equivalent to 5.63%.
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Coffee company launches barista academy to support young people in rural Scotland
A Scottish coffee roaster has hailed the launch of a beginners’ barista course for young people. Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters said no experience is required as it announced the launch of The Coffee Academy 2024, dedicated to supporting young people
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Police probe launched following fatal crash in Fife
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Fife. The incident, which happened around 8.50pm on Sunday, involved a white Mercedes AMG C43 travelling towards Kelty which left the road. Emergency services attended
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Herald Diary: The Trump Sandwich that's hard to swallow
Getaway geezer RANGERS played at Hampden on Saturday, and many fans were packed into the Neilston train, alighting at Mount Florida. Diary correspondent Ian Lawson was on the train, and witnessed a memorable interaction between a Rangers diehard
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New treatment for some cancer patients approved for use in Scotland
A new form of cancer treatment for certain patients have been approved for routine use on the NHS in Scotland. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Trifluridine/tipiracil, known by its trade name Lonsurf, used with bevacizumab,
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Letters: You can't blame Brexit for Scotland's poor record in learning languages
MARY Thomas (Letters, August 9) states “why would Scottish youngsters study French or German when we have been taken out of Europe against our will?”. Yet another example of wrongly blaming Brexit ,which is becoming a favourite convenience. Scottish
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Grouse moors will deal with a new era in shooting for the sake of people and nature
The official start of the grouse shooting season is today and this "Glorious Twelfth" marks a new era on the moors. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn Act, passed earlier this year, will bring about decisive change in the Scottish uplands, most
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Body found in wooded area in search for missing man
A body has been found in a wooded area of Castlemilk with the family of missing Mark Coldwell being made aware. Police had been search for the 53-year-old who had been reported missing from the area over the weekend. He had left his family home
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Tories can beat SNP and Labour at Holyrood election, says Conservative hopeful
Tory leadership contender James Cleverly has “every confidence” the party north of the border can give the SNP and Labour a “trouncing” in 2026. The former foreign secretary visited Scotland at the weekend, speaking to members with former Scottish
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Only 20 properties remain in stunning new development in Chryston
A RECENT Open Weekend event at Allanwater Homes’ development in Chryston, gave potential buyers from the village community - and the city of Glasgow just a short drive away via the M8 - an opportunity to come and see for themselves the range of three
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Why predicting short-term financial market moves is difficult
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. Last week will provide a good case study into why predicting short-term market moves is so difficult. The week started with all eyes on Central banks, as investors waited for an expected
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Swinney: Scottish Olympians have done themselves and country proud
First Minister John Swinney has hailed the “amazing achievements” of Scottish athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, saying they had “done themselves and their country proud”. Speaking ahead of the Games’ closing ceremony last night, Mr Swinney said
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Average of 10 ScotRail trains were cancelled every day in 2023, figures show
More than 3,400 morning rush hour trains were cancelled in Scotland last year, figures have revealed. The data, obtained through freedom of information requests by the Scottish Liberal Democrats, showed that an average of 10 ScotRail trains were
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Historic family food firm welcomes Donnie Munro in expansion drive
Family-owned Dunns Food and Drinks has appointed "chef to the stars" Donnie Munro to its executive team as part of an overall programme of investment to extend its market share as it approaches its 150th year in business. The Blantyre-based company
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Cancer charity chief urges people to check eligibility for disability benefits
The founder of a cancer charity has urged people with the disease to check whether they are eligible for disability benefits, saying she could not do “half the things” she does if she did not have her Blue Badge and adult disability payment. Jen
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Spurs look into Yves Bissouma inhaling nitrous oxide as midfielder says sorry
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has apologised after he was recorded inhaling nitrous oxide but could potentially face punishment for his actions. Bissouma reportedly uploaded clips of himself using the Class C drug, widely known as laughing
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Graham Thorpe’s wife reveals former England batter took his own life
Graham Thorpe’s wife Amanda has revealed the former England batter took his own life after suffering with depression and anxiety. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on August 5 that Thorpe had died at the age of 55 and tributes flooded
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Motorcyclist seriously injured following crash in Musselburgh
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a crash in Musselburgh. The male motorcyclist, 33, was riding an orange KTM motorbike when it was involved in a crash with a blue Audi Q3 car on Newhailes Road at about 7.15pm on Saturday evening
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The amount Aberdeen will pocket from Bojan Miovski Girona transfer
Aberdeen will pocket a stunning £7m from Girona for the sale of star player Bojan Miovski, according to a report. The Daily Mail says the Scottish Premiership side is in the closing stages of finalising the deal for the North Macedonian to join
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Major new Scottish openings hailed by burger giant
Burger King UK today highlighted a raft of openings, including new restaurants in Scotland, as it unveiled a 30% surge in total annual revenues to £381.8 million last year and revealed it had bounced back into operating profit. It reported a 3%
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Train disruption as gas leak forces closure of line to Edinburgh Waverley
A gas leak has caused a line to Edinburgh Waverley to be closed with no timescale on when it will be reopened. The gas leak is near the Livingston North station and SGN have been working to resolve the issue overnight. The gas escape is coming
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Man hospitalised after serious assault from gang of three
A man has been injured after a serious assault in Whitburn that was carried out by a gang of three. Police are appealing for information about the incident which happened at around 5.45pm on Friday, August 9 on Park Lane with the 44-year-old victim
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Paris 2024’s best moments: From Biles to Rutter via Snoop Dogg’s dressage gear
Paris 2024 has produced many memorable moments, from home favourite Teddy Riner’s double gold to Noah Lyles being crowned the fastest man in the world. The competition has also produced its fair share of emotion as Andy Murray bid farewell to tennis
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Team GB’s Olympics report card: Pass mark for athletics but boxing grades lowly
Great Britain’s rowers achieved their best medal haul from an overseas Olympics, while the athletes upgraded on their Tokyo tally at Paris 2024. There was disappointment elsewhere, however, as the cycling and sailing teams fell short of expectation
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The baffling mismanagement of Scottish football's oldest club
Queen's Park played their first home game of the season this past weekend, drawing 1-1 with Livingston in a game on Friday night. Though a share of the spoils will be a mild disappointment to the hosts considering they held a half-time lead, it
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Paris Olympics come to glittering close after bringing Games back to the people
Under a slowly rusting Parisian sky, an Olympic Games that saw breakdancers light up La Concorde, beach volleyball players cavort beneath the Eiffel Tower and Snoop Dogg trot into the gardens of Versailles clad in full equestrian garb was brought to
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SNP accused of 'two-tier' health system as private patient numbers rise
The SNP have been accused of encouraging a ‘two-tier health system’ in Scotland after figures released showed a rise in the number of people who are option to pay for private treatment over waiting on the NHS. The total number of private hospital
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Why 'nitpicking' Brendan Rodgers wants more from Celtic and feels for Steve Clarke
BRENDAN Rodgers admitted he has sympathy for his Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke after watching his captain Callum McGregor lead Celtic back to the top of the William Hill Premiership. Parkhead skipper McGregor netted from fully 25 yards out
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Mark Smith: Move to the centre of Glasgow? Is that really a good idea?
You didn’t ask but here’s my story: I moved to Glasgow in the 1990s and my first thought was: this rain, is it normal? I lived in Finnieston before it was trendy then Shawlands before it was expensive, but it was all good to me: I love the city and
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Small religious school ‘on the brink’ as parents grapple with new VAT costs
Parents at a small independent school in Greenock worry that the increased cost of fees next year will price families out and force the school to close its doors as soon as next week. Cedars School is a religious school in Greenock with around
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Disabled mother nearly lost council flat after five-year wait amid huge moving fees
A disabled mother thought her dream of moving to a ground floor flat was over when she found herself unable to afford a removals truck - until a local firm stepped in. Tracey Whiteside had been on the waiting list for a new council property for
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Letters: Mass migration was made in the USA: the buck stops there
I HAVE an idea which may be worthy of consideration, though I have seen no one air it yet. Why do we not, instead of having fruitless debates about whether immigration is a good or bad thing (since it is a dialogue of the deaf which will change no
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Kevin McKenna: On the frontline with Glasgow's bin workers
We’re In Anderston, down near the Clydeside Expressway, watching the city’s cleansing workers - Glasgow’s fourth emergency service – keeping us all free from disease. Colin and Joe have just loaded a large metal Taylor unit onto the back of their
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Roz Foyer: Racist, far-right hate mob exploited tragedy for their own ends
Children. Just children. Dancing to Taylor Swift. Content and in their happy place. Murdered in an act of senseless, unfathomable violence. No words in this column can ever do justice in conveying the wretched emotion we all should feel for the victims
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Alison Rowat: the world-beating idea from Scotland that Trump can't stand
Of all the insults hurled at Donald Trump, few have pierced that famously rhino hide of his. You can count on the fingers of one unnaturally small hand the remarks that have truly bothered him. Now a new barb is in play: weird. Kamala Harris first
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New £46m hub goes digital to lead the way on decarbonisation
A new research hub will use digital replicas of the physical world to uncover how transport systems can be decarbonised as quickly, safely and cheaply as possible. The TransiT Hub, led by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Glasgow, is
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A 'very varied journey' into property development
Keith Davidson talks to The Herald about his "very varied journey" to becoming a property developer and reflects on the successes of his Easy Living Developments business, which he founded with wife Tracey. He also offers his views on the challenges
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Tumultuous week sees Scottish firm retain independence
Last week began in controversial circumstances for one of Scotland’s biggest stock market listed companies. Following a pursuit lasting several months, the Middle East company which had designs on Wood Group suddenly pulled out of the running.
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Time to focus on the economy we have in UK, not the one we fantasise about
By Graeme Roy and David Waite THIS month marks 10 years since the signing of the Glasgow City Region Deal. The Deal provides over £1 billion of funding to support the Glasgow economy, with claims that it would generate 29,000 jobs. Similar deals