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SFA report calls for culture shift amid shocking lack of minutes for young Scots
It’s the bevvy. It’s kids these days being more interested in PlayStations. As if such pastimes were the sole preserve of the Scottish youngster. It’s the league being too small. It’s the pressure managers are under to get results. It’s the facilities
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Scotland among top 10 island-hopping destinations in world. Here is the top 10...
Scotland has been ranked among the top 10 island-hopping destinations in the world. The list has been compiled by Planet Cruise, based on analysis of safety scores, average summer temperatures, social media popularity, the number of inhabited islands
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Brian Whittle withdraws from Scottish Tory leadership contest and backs Murdo Fraser
Brian Whittle has pulled out of the race to be the next leader of the Scottish Conservative party and thrown his weight behind Murdo Fraser. The former Olympic sprinter has been an MSP for the South of Scotland region since 2016 and was one of
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Pay deal offered to nurses and other NHS staff after 'months of pressure'
A pay deal has been offered to nurses and other NHS staff with unions saying it has taken ‘months of pressure’ for the Scottish Government to put a deal on the table. A 5.5 percent pay rise has been offered but Colin Poolman, director of the Royal
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Shetland spaceport explosion could delay Scotland's first orbital rocket launch
The explosion at a Shetland spaceport could delay Scotland’s first orbital rocket launch until the spring or summer of 2025, believes one of the country's leading academics. The fiery explosion occurred during an static engine test, as German company
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Jannik Sinner cleared of any wrongdoing after two anti-doping failures
World number one Jannik Sinner has been absolved of fault or negligence for two anti-doping failures in March. Just weeks after winning his maiden grand-slam title at the Australian Open in January, the Italian twice tested positive for the banned
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Man who tried to kill his own lawyer in knife attack jailed
A man who tried to kill his own lawyer in a knife attack has been jailed for 11 years. Esayas Neguse attacked Muhammad Shoaib with a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the chest in his own office. The 37-year-old had appeared unannounced at the solicitor
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“Entirely out of people’s reach" passengers react to removal of subsidised rail fares
The Scottish Government’s scheme to subsidise ScotRail fares is coming to an end after 12 months of no peak fares, and passenger numbers only increasing by 6.8%, rather than the 10% the government aimed for. The Herald spoke with commuters at Glasgow
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Overtourism on the North Coast 500 and elsewhere: 'It's not just the Balearics'
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter. Back in 2018, the Oxford English Dictionary shortlisted “overtourism” for its word of the year. Six years on, it feels like the term has now almost slid into overuse – or perhaps
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‘The world needs us’ declares boss of Scottish oil services giant
The chief executive of Scotland’s biggest oil services firm has insisted the company has a bright future weeks after a Middle Eastern bidder walked away following a review of its books. Aberdeen-based Wood looked set to surrender its independence
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Calls to allow Fornethy House abuse survivors access to compensation scheme rejected
Survivors of abuse at Fornethy House will be unable to access compensation from a Scottish Government scheme after Kate Forbes rejected calls from MSPs to allow them. More than 200 women have come forward with allegations of abuse relating to the
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The consequences of US election will impact us all, not just America
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. I remember exactly where I was on January 6th, 2021. The United States Congress had gathered to officially certify the victory of Joe Biden (a boring but reliable old
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Calum Steele: Hypocrisy of Scots liberal left in their response to English riots
As Scotland continues to boast the riots that hit much of the wider UK didn’t materialise here, it’s worth asking ourselves not why, but what if? If thuggery, wanton destruction, looting, assaults and violence against communities and police officers
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Never mind Scotland's castles, culture or festivals - I come here for this beach
My Favourite Place by Rob Starr, author and triathlete Where is it? Gullane Beach in East Lothian. When I think about Scotland, or indeed anywhere else I visit, the first things that pop into my head are always the experiences that have had
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Historic 200-year-old plaque at Glenfinnan Monument restored by national trust
A 200-year-old marble plague at Glenfinnan Monument has been refurbished by the National Trust for Scotland in time for the anniversary of the ‘Raising of the Standard’. The event on August 19, 1745, was the beginning of the final Jacobite Rising
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Scotland's state-funded investment bank reports £15m loss
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) made a loss of nearly £15 million in its most recent financial year, after writing off its £8m investment in the company set up to operate Scotland’s failed deposit return scheme. However, investment
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Most heated controversy of the Fringe? Clearly the best joke award
This article appears as part of the Herald Arts newsletter. My two favourite stand-up gags ever came courtesy of the criminally under-rated American comic Emo Philips, and Glasgow accountant turned funny-man Arnold Brown. Philips did a skit
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Approval for massive development to create city's 'second-tallest structure'
Planning approval has been granted for a major student accommodation development in Glasgow, which will create the city’s “second-tallest structure”. The development by Watkin Jones, at the landmark Portcullis House site on India Street, will provide
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'Calculating bastards' Douglas Ross hits out at MSPs who briefed against him
Douglas Ross has said the constant briefing against him by Conservative MSPs left him a “bit paranoid.” The outgoing Scottish Tory leader also described some of his colleagues as “calculating bastards” and said there were people in the party who
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Great Britain taking team of 215 to compete at the Paris Paralympics
Great Britain has named a 215-strong team for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with a record representation of female athletes. The Paris Paralympics will be held between August 28 and September 8 with females making up 46 per cent of the British
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No matter what else changes, punks will still be with us at the end of 21st Century
Extremophile Ian Green (Head of Zeus, £20) Aberdeen’s Ian Green is the author of a fantasy trilogy and the holder of a PhD in Epigenetics, the study of how environmental influences can turn genes on and off without altering their DNA sequence
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The Scottish tower block fire that was tragically ignored by English authorities
It’s been seven years now. That’s some 86 months since that terrible night in June 2017 when a fire started on a fourth-floor flat in Grenfell Towers at nearly one in the morning. A fire that would ultimately lead to the death of 72 people. All
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Dreaming about more holidays? Then don't miss Callander Woods' Open Weekend
Imagine a place where every day feels like a holiday. With your very own holiday home, you can enjoy endless holidays, create unforgettable memories, and escape to your very own happy place whenever you like. For over 40 years, the Wood Family
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Independence referendum event to be hosted at Glasgow Uni 10 years on from vote
An event to mark the 10th anniversary of Scotland’s independence referendum will be held at the University of Glasgow on September 17. The referendum saw the No vote win with 55 percent of the vote compared to 45 percent for the Yes campaign. It
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VAR has been ‘excellent’ for Scottish football, says Douglas Ross
VAR has been excellent for Scottish football, Douglas Ross has insisted. Speaking at In Conversation event at The Stand Comedy club during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Scottish Tory leader and assistant referee also addressed Celtic fans
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Pro-Palestine activists jailed for Glasgow Thales protest
Five pro-Palestine activists who occupied the roof of a factory in Glasgow which supplies the defence industry have been jailed. Stuart Bretherton, Eva Simmons and Calum Lacy, along with Erica Hygate and Sumaya Javaid, all scaled a fence at the
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St Mirren agree deal with Crystal Palace for ex-Aberdeen loanee
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. St Mirren have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace for Killian Phillips who will sign on loan with an obligation to buy, according to a report. The 22-year-old
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The Scottish Government is right to prioritise indy
Public spending is one of the biggest talking points around at the moment. Last week, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said she could not rule out further cuts to teacher numbers when speaking about “tough choices foisted on us by an incoming
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Glasgow to host trials and heats for next generation of Olympic athletes
The search is underway for the next generation of Olympic athletes with trials and heats to be held in Glasgow ahead of the 2028 games in Los Angeles. Team Great Britain and Northern Ireland picked up 65 medals at the Paris Olympics this year with
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Scottish shortlist announced for this year's Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards
The shortlist for the 2024 Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) has been announced this week with 10 Scottish entries now competing for the title of regional winner. Reported to be the "most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in
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'He became quite a Jekyll and Hyde': One mother's experience of a son with addictions
It began with anxiety. Max* had struggled with the problem throughout his teens, but it was only later that his mother realised he had begun to self-medicate by smoking cannabis. The waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
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Bizarre dog urination complaint by Hibs forces Partick Thistle into venue change
Brian Graham’s Partick Thistle side have been forced to move Sunday’s SWPL game against Glasgow City to an alternative venue after complaints were made by Hibs and City about their temporary base in Maryhill’s Lochburn Park. It is understood that
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Family to sell hotel and restaurant overlooking famous Scottish river
A family-owned hotel and restaurant at a “stunning riverside location” has been put on the market for sale. The property is described as “a very special licensed business, offering a high-quality mature trading business in one of the most impressive
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Return of peak fares won't strengthen the ScotRail business model
It's only natural that politicians faced with a growing government deficit like that in Scotland will seek out savings wherever they can be found, so the decision to cancel the suspension of peak fares across the ScotRail network makes perfect sense
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Letters: Here's why Flamingo Land's plan must be opposed, no matter what it's called
CONGRATULATIONS to Vicky Allan and Kevin McKenna for their excellent coverage of Flamingo Land's proposed development at Balloch (The Herald, August 17). Unfortunately, Flamingo Land's agents and supporters continue to sow confusion about the development
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Why we must help SME home builders
This week, Homes for Scotland is highlighting the vital role that the country’s SME home builders play in helping to meet the housing needs of our local communities. This follows recent publication of a comprehensive piece of independent research
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More than 24-hours of rain predicted as wet weather hits west
Scots living in the west have been warned to brace for more than 24-hours of rain with forecasters issuing weather alerts for heavy downpours. The Met Office has sent out yellow warnings covering a large part of Scotland, stretching down the
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Families of those lost to drug abuse say they were 'dismissed and stigmatised'
Families who have lost loved ones to substance abuse have said they feel excluded, stigmatised and let down by medics, the Scottish Government and alcohol and drug services. In an open letter published as Scotland recorded 1,172 deaths from drugs
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Commuters face hike as ScotRail reintroduces peak fares
ScotRail Peak fares will be reintroduced at the end of September in “light of the financial challenges” facing the Scottish Government. Transport Scotland said there had been a “limited degree of success” in the £40 million, year long pilot scheme
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Scottish drug deaths see significant hike as most deprived areas still most affected
The number of people who died of drug misuse has risen again in Scotland, according to statistics published by National Records of Scotland. An estimated total of 1,172 people died to drug misuse in 2023, which is an increase of 121 deaths compared
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Angus Robertson not considering position over meeting with Israeli diplomat
Angus Robertson says he will not resign from government despite widespread unhappiness from colleagues and SNP members over a meeting with an Israeli diplomat. In his first interview since details of the summit with Daniela Grudsky Ekstein emerged
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Aberdeen keen on Kevin Nisbet as ex-Hibs striker could replace Bojan Miovski
Kevin Nisbet could be on his way to Aberdeen before the transfer window closes. Multiple reports claim the Dons are keen on bringing the striker, 27, back to the Scottish Premiership. The Scotland cap left Hibernian at the end of the 2023/
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Comedians Jack Rooke and Sophie Willan kick off Edinburgh TV Festival
Award-winning comedy show creators Jack Rooke and Sophie Willan will be among those speaking on the first day of the Edinburgh TV Festival. The annual media event, held in the Scottish capital, attracts figures from across the TV industry and this
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Sandro Tonali available for Newcastle’s cup tie at Nottingham Forest after ban
Sandro Tonali could return from his worldwide ban at Nottingham Forest after the date for Newcastle’s Carabao Cup second-round tie at the City Ground was confirmed. The Magpies will head to Nottingham on Wednesday, August 28 with the game, which
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Triple Olympic cycling medallist Matt Richardson switches to Great Britain
Australia’s triple Olympic medal winner Matt Richardson is to join the Great Britain Cycling Team programme after changing nationality. Richardson won silver in the individual sprint and keirin as well as bronze in the team sprint at the recent
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Jamie Vardy earns Leicester a point against Tottenham on Premier League return
Jamie Vardy rolled back the years to terrorise Tottenham again and earn Leicester a 1-1 draw in their Premier League opener. Spurs were ahead at half-time thanks to Pedro Porro’s 29th-minute header after a one-sided first 45 at King Power Stadium
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Rangers icon questions 'strange' decision to quit Ibrox for Hampden as fans stay away
RANGERS’ decision not to remain at Ibrox while redevelopment work on the Copland Stand is being carried out has been described as “strange” amid growing concerns that supporters’ unhappiness at playing at Hampden is adversely affecting the team.
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Scottish spine required at Rangers according to Ibrox great Bobby Russell
RANGERS great Bobby Russell has admitted he has been disappointed at the number of Scottish players who have represented the Ibrox side in recent seasons - and would like to see a home-grown spine going forward. Glasgow-born Russell played with
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Herald Diary: Point-scoring with football knowledge
Brought to book GLASGOW, as we often point out, is a cultured city where the locals have a deep appreciation of literature. Ron Taylor was in the Waterstones book shop in Argyle Street when he overheard a teenage girl chatting to her mother
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Nick Rodger: Women’s Open is rising up but needs big crowds to be big-time sport
I tell you what, The R&A are a funky old lot these days. This week’s AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews, for instance, will be so infused with youthful energy and ‘get down with the kidz’ engagement, this increasingly decrepit correspondent will probably
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Little change in exam dual-presentations despite government warning
The Scottish Government has failed to significantly reduce the rates of exam dual presentation in schools, according to information released under transparency laws. A new Freedom of Information (FOI) release by the country’s exams watchdog confirms
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Kevin McKenna: A dog's view on those so-called dog-friendly restaurants
Me and my pals were discussing the whole dogs in restaurants issue on our DugzApp group chat the other night. Being actual dogs, you’d think we’d have some bone in this game, eh? Aye right. Those places that claim to be dog-friendly are anything
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Scotland feels intellectually dead. We’re a nation treading water
Can you feel it? The sense of emptiness, the intellectual deadness hanging in the air over Scotland? We’re a nation treading water. Every person, every family, every country needs a "story" - a sense of where they’re going; something that yields
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Letters: We need to respect our councillors and pay them MSP wages
I WAS delighted to see the very detailed exposé of councillors' working conditions and salaries by Marissa MacWhirter ("Councillors are on front line of democracy and deserve a pay hike", The Herald, August 16). I was a Liberal Democrat councillor
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Exam dual-presentation: what is it and why is it happening?
The use of dual-presentation of exam pupils in Scottish schools has barely changed, despite the education secretary personally writing to councils to warn against the practice. Here, education writer James McEnaney explains why dual-presentation
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'Still a liability': SNP MSP blasts Robertson and says he has 'poor judgment'
Angus Robertson is still "a liability" and has shown "poor judgment" one of the SNP's most senior MSPs has said in the wake of the external affairs secretary's apology over meeting a senior Israeli diplomat. Christine Grahame wrote to the First
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Rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceport
A spacecraft company has said it will return to regular operations “as soon as possible” after one of its rocket engines exploded on the launchpad during a test. The test was being carried out by German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) who
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Steven Camley’s on ... The SNP's Israeli ambassador row
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the Middle East You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Number of new businesses in Scotland jumps
Around 21,700 companies have started up in Scotland in the opening six months of 2024 – up 3.69% on the same period of last year – research published today reveals. And a record 468,000 new firms have launched across the UK in the first half of
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Work begins on over 140 new homes at landmark Scottish site
Work has started on more than 140 new homes in a Scottish city. The energy-efficient social and mid-market rent properties will include one, two, and three-bedroom homes across the site. The City of Edinburgh Council said the Silverlea development
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Scots accountancy firm reveals 'exciting' intake
Henderson Loggie, the Scottish accountancy firm, has welcomed thirteen new trainees. The firm said the intake includes seven graduates, including two of this year’s Dundee University Accountancy prize winners, two modern apprentices, and four school
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Household bills headed higher again and there's nothing GB Energy can do about it
It’s the closing weeks of what has been a dreary excuse for summer, an unfortunately apt setting for the latest news on rising household energy prices heading into autumn. The next quarterly price cap announcement by industry regulator Ofgem is
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Housebuilders forge ahead with £2.5bn merger despite competition concerns
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt looks set to complete its £2.5 billion takeover of rival Redrow this week despite concerns from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Barratt has temporarily waived local competition concerns of the watchdog in its Phase
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Glaswegians invited to join 'Viking' archaeological dig in the city
Residents in Glasgow are being invited to take part in an archaeological dig to discover some of Scotland’s connections with Vikings. Locals in Govan are being encouraged to join experts from the University of Glasgow to survey and excavate in