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Rangers runs through me: Auchenhowie graduate eyeing first team run at boyhood heroes
LAZY but persistent accusations that modern day footballers are mercenaries who are more concerned with the health of their bank balances than the fortunes of the clubs which are paying their wages could never be levelled at Robbie Fraser. “Rangers
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RNLI rescues three on stand up paddleboard off North Berwick
The RNLI has issued a warning after crews rescued three people on a stand up paddleboard off North Berwick on Wednesday. North Berwick RNLI’s volunteer crew launched the charity’s D-class lifeboat SUNIJO at around 4.30pm after multiple 999 calls
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Maresca says Chelsea are not a ‘mess’ but wants Sterling and Chilwell to leave
Chelsea want to sell Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell as head coach Enzo Maresca denied that the club’s recruitment during recent transfer windows has led to a “mess”. Maresca confirmed the England internationals are not part of his plans and are
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Largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory sells at auction for £93k
The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has been sold at auction for over £93,000, nearly six decades after its discovery. The Abernethy Pearl was expected to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000 when it went under the hammer
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Over 500 RAAC-affected homes in Aberdeen to be demolished and rebuilt
Over 500 RAAC-affected homes in Aberdeen are to be demolished and rebuilt. A meeting of Aberdeen City Council on Wednesday accepted officers’ recommendations for dealing with RAAC, drawn up after independent survey work, a detailed options appraisal
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St Mirren sign Killian Phillips on loan with obligation to buy
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. St Mirren have completed the signing of Killian Phillips from Crystal Palace. The midfielder, 22, moves to Paisley on an initial season-long loan with
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Arts funding in Scotland is drowning in a vast sea of neglect
Scotland’s arts and culture sector is drowning, and there is no life raft. No skin comes off the backs of governments when cutting the arts is concerned. Publicly funded arts commonly play martyr in budgets, disposed of without a care by artless
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10 Scottish seafood spots to visit before the summer ends
Amid the constant rain showers and blustery winds of a downright dreich August, an al fresco seafood feast might not be high on your list of priorities. But with many of Scotland’s finest shellfish shacks, cabins and trailers only operating during
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Rebecca McQuillan: Don't blame drivers for driving - fix our trains instead
Ah, the romanticism of the railways. Late trains. Reduced timetables. Standing in the aisle for want of a seat. I wonder why more people don’t travel by train? That is the question that must be addressed, following Scottish Government transport
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Scottish teenager dies after falling from hotel balcony in Ibiza
A Scottish teenager has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza. Emma Ramsay, 19, died after falling from a sixth floor balcony at the Vibra District Hotel in San Antonio in the early hours of Tuesday, according to reports in Spain.
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Analysis: Swinney faces party in crisis at conference as diplomat row rages
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Next week's SNP annual conference is looking set to be rather tumultuous. Put more bluntly, as one source told my colleague Andrew Learmonth, First Minister John Swinney
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Scotland captain Andy Robertson playing pain free for first time in five months
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson says he is pain free for the first time in five months. The 30-year-old, who dislocated a shoulder on international duty in October, sustained an ankle ligament injury playing for Scotland again in March and found
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Selling Kyogo might make sense for Celtic amid incredible Manchester City link
With the greatest of respect to Kyogo Furuhashi, fine player that he is, reports in the English media that Manchester City were considering a move for the Celtic striker seemed at first to have come from the moon (blue or otherwise). Or, likelier still
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Plans to demolish fire-ravaged ABC given go-ahead due to public safety concerns
Plans to demolish the fire-ravaged O2 ABC on Sauchiehall Street have been given the go ahead due to concerns over public safety. The popular music venue suffered severe damage after a fire broke out at Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh Building
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Tears on the cards as Catriona Matthew announces Women's Open will be her last
That’s all, folks. Catriona Matthew has been such a staple part of the AIG Women’s Open down the years, she’s almost rivetted to the actual trophy. A St Andrews swansong beckons this week, though. Ahead of her 55th birthday on Sunday, Matthew has
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John Swinney meets with head of Palestine mission following ambassador controversy
First Minister John Swinney has met with Dr Husam Zomlot, the head of the Palestine Mission to the United Kingdom. The SNP leader spoke virtually to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Holyrood's support for a ceasefire and the safe return
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Ministers intervene and ‘call in’ plans to build on Bannockburn site
Scottish ministers will decide if controversial plans for a development on part of the Bannockburn battlefield site should go ahead – with the Government intervening after local councillors granted permission. The Scottish Government has now formally
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Inside the garden that plays tribute to Scotland's most tragic queen
Falkland Palace, East Port Falkland, Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BY In the middle of an orchard, filled with ripening fruit and surrounded by a sea of wildflowers stands an imposing sculpture. Made by artist Trevor Leat, this larger-than-life figure, called
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How the cult of dieting was born in Scotland - 350 years ago
The Art of Not Eating: A Doubtful History of Appetite and Desire By Jessica Hamel-Akre Atlantic Books, £20 Review by Susan Flockhart You can never be too rich or too thin. The American socialite Wallis Simpson may never have said that
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Red Bull launches extreme 'up the mast' challenge at Scots university
Red Bull will put 100 St Andrews University students to the test as part of a unique sprinting challenge up a greased mast to be crowned ‘hero of their campus’. The extreme capture the flag challenge has been launched by Red Bull and will test
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'Stunning' scenic tower opens at site considered birthplace of Scottish tourism
It is regarded as the historic birthplace of Scottish tourism, with its views popularised by famous writers and poets in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Now the celebrated vistas of Loch Katrine, in the heart of The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
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This extraordinary feature is a moving broadside against the Family Court system
Lollipop Edinburgh International Film Festival Four stars Part howl of rage, part redemption song, Daisy-May Hudson’s extraordinary feature debut is a vibrant and moving broadside against a sluggish and under-resourced social care and Family
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‘A mumsy vampire’ - Kelly Macdonald is excellent in new movie
The Radleys Edinburgh International Film Festival Three stars Just when you think there’s no more mileage in vampires, something comes along with enough gas to move the undead jalopy down the road a bit. In this case it’s The Radleys, an
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UK's first safe drug consumption room to open in Glasgow in October
The UK’s first drug consumption room is set to open in Glasgow this year, it has been announced. The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility will open in the city on Monday, October 21. Illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine will be consumed within
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Glasgow University teams up with veterans charity to uncover the mystery of Waterloo
A University of Glasgow led project will see military veterans join an archaeological excavation in Belgium to try and find the remains of 20,000 men who died at the Battle of Waterloo. The battle saw the French army under the command of Napoleon
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Improvements allow visitors to 'deepen appreciation' of Scotland's 'ugly hollow'
Carved by glacial meltwater, the mile-long canyon through which the River Droma rushes is among Britain’s most spectacular gorges. Now, a year on from a £3.1million facelift which saw the creation of 1km of new footpaths and a new 'gateway to nature
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Tinderbox and Matthew Algie launch limited edition drink for Beatson Cancer Charity
Tinderbox is launching a new summer drink across seven Glasgow locations, with all profits supporting the Beatson Cancer Charity. In tribute to the iconic yellow of the charity, the new Mango and Passionfruit Cooler is bright yellow. While
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Scotland's state-funded bank held back by 'SNP incompetence”
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) is being undermined by “SNP economic incompetence”, it has been declared. Scottish Labour economy spokesperson Daniel Johnson was responding to new accounts from the state-funded development bank published
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Driver who killed friend and left another paraplegic spared jail
A man who killed a lifelong friend and left another paraplegic in a crash during a road trip to Scotland has been spared jail. Retired accountant Paul Shrubsole was told to "life his life anew" and "in a way your friends and victims can’t" by a
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£300k project to enhance natural habitat near world-famous viaduct completed
A two-year industry-leading pilot project to enhance the natural habitat near the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct is now complete. Network Rail and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have invested £300k to improve biodiversity near Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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Could it be you? Search launched for first Scottish voice on video doorbells
A casting call has officially launched to find the first ever Scottish voice to feature on video doorbells made by Ring. Ring is holding auditions across Scotland to find one lucky Scot who will record a set of audio messages, called ‘Quick Replies
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Why don't they fight the Scottish standing charge disgrace?
There was more bad news for hard-pressed consumers this week when we reported that the average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect. Read that article here 👈 Today, one
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Scotland’s state-owned bank posts £14.6m loss with £8m due to deposit return scheme
The Scottish National Investment lost £14.6 million in the last financial year, including £8 million following the collapse of the company set up to administer Scotland’s failed deposit return scheme, latest figures show. However, the state-owned
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'First for Scotland': Sea eagle chicks take wing under the gaze of birdwatchers
Wildlife enthusiasts have been given a rare glimpse of sea eagle chicks taking to the skies for the first time – directly under their noses. In what is thought to be a first for Scotland, birdwatchers on the Island of Mull were treated to the
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Letters: The Lomond Banks development would be a boon for the area
SADLY you seem to have been largely taken in by the hysteria whipped up by an irresponsible misinformation campaign. One example is Allanah Maurer’s story of learning to swim “...in the very bay they want to develop” ("Passions running high in battle
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Kamala Harris’ moment to kick Donald Trump in the electoral nuts is here
Kamala Harris’ moment is here. The Democratic candidate will take the stage in Chicago on Thursday night to accept her party’s nomination for the presidency of the United States and, if she is to fulfil the hopes and dreams of the faithful, kick Donald
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Former Scotland rugby player’s removal firm acquires historic transport company
A removal and storage company founded by a former Scotland rugby player has hailed the acquisition of a historic transport firm. The six-figure deal marks the second such agreement in less than a year for the player who set up the business after
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Airline launches new flight service from Glasgow to historic Irish city
A new service between Glasgow and Ireland’s second biggest city has been launched by Aer Lingus with four flights per week. Cork, on the south coast of Ireland, is the third biggest on the island of Ireland behind Dublin and Belfast and people
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Former police officer jailed for string of 'appalling abuse' against several women
A former Police Scotland officer has been jailed for a pattern of 'appalling abuse' against several women. Christopher Ferguson, 31, was convicted on charges including assault, stalking and threatening behaviour over a period of more than 14 years
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Political pressure mounts on First Minister to save jobs of disabled workers
Scotland’s First Minister is facing mounting political pressure to save the jobs of dozens of disabled workers at a factory set to lose out on Scottish Government contracts. Staff at Haven Products in Larbert are facing an uncertain future after
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Behind the front door: Insights on The Herald Property Awards judging process
The Herald Property Awards for Scotland plays a significant role in showcasing Scotland’s achievements within the property sector. Made up of over 15 different categories, including three new for 2024, the awards honour the achievements of Scotland
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Three MSPs confirm reaching threshold to proceed in Tory race as deadline looms
Three Conservative MSPs have confirmed they have reached the required number of nominations to formally proceed in the contest to elect a new leader. Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser and Liam Kerr have all received the backing of at least 100 members
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Scots gunpowder artist loved by Patrick Stewart nominated for prestigious award
A Scottish artist who creates his works with gunpowder and has a fan in Patrick Stewart has been nominated for a prestigious award. Dennistoun-based Frank To has exhibited alongside artists like Banksy, Jimmy Choo and Antony Gormley, and Star Trek
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Multiple flood warnings in place as heavy downpours and 60mph winds sweep Scotland
Multiple flood warnings are in place across Western Scotland today with heavy rain sweeping in across Wednesday and Thursday. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued 12 flood warnings and 14 flood alerts as a Met Office weather
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Cut-price ScotRail ticket scheme 'could return' in future claims Fiona Hyslop
Fiona Hyslop has suggested a scheme to cut rail fares for peak time travellers could return in the future but insists the Scottish Government can’t afford to continue with subsidised tickets at present. The Government has come under fire after
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Scottish Carer support payment rolled out to more areas
A Scottish benefit for carers, including some in full-time education, has been rolled out to seven more council areas. Carer support payment, the replacement for carer’s allowance, is now available in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Fife, Moray and North
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Indie cool minus the chatter: Pixies at the 02 Academy in Glasgow review
How does one parlay indie cool into a 40-year career? That's the question to which Pixies and a sold-out hall of loyal fans are seeking an answer as the Boston band take to the stage in Glasgow. The group released a string of critically adored
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DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check
Almost a million low-income pensioners eligible have been urged to make an urgent Winter Fuel payment check. Labours' decision to scrap the universal winter fuel payments - worth up to £300 - has proven extremely controversial, with commentators
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Drug support services should not be delivered in isolation
Earlier this year, I spoke to a young man from Stranraer about the reasons that he and his group of friends had started using drugs. “Life is terrible on drugs, life is terrible off drugs,” he said. “You may as well get high.” I was thinking of
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Paris takes centre stage once again as start of Paralympic Games closes in
Precisely 17 days since bidding adieu to the Olympics, Paris will be back in the spotlight as its maiden Paralympic Games takes flight at Place de la Concorde. An estimated 65,000 spectators are expected on the evening of August 28 when up to 4,400
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Dame Katherine Grainger senses ‘incredible hunger’ for more GB Olympic success
Dame Katherine Grainger has sensed an “incredible hunger” among a new generation of athletes to write the next chapter of British Olympic success. Team GB returned from Paris this month with an overall haul of 65 medals – one better than Tokyo
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Scotland is ‘paradise’ say female medical students from Afghanistan
A female medical student from Afghanistan has said arriving in Scotland – where she has come to complete her degree – was “like coming to paradise”. Omulbanin Sultani, 21, is preparing to resume her studies at St Andrews University, after the Scottish
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Marvin Andrews on Rangers not showing God gratitude and why they must keep believing
NOBODY in Scottish football, not even their most wildly optimistic supporter, is giving Rangers a prayer of enjoying a successful 2024/25 campaign at the present moment in time. Their summer recruitment drive has been, one or two exceptions aside
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Rangers cult hero outlines key factor to being a success at Ibrox to summer signings
MARVIN Andrews has told Rangers’ summer signings they will need to develop a winning mentality in order to be successful at Ibrox – but tipped assistant manager Alex Rae to ensure they do. Trinidad and Tobago centre half Andrews was immediately
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Herald Diary: The funny thing about a trip to Colorado
Dishing it out A TALE of tardy time-keeping and a tart response. The best friend of reader Linda Upton is a very punctual person. Linda, herself? Not so much. The two women agreed to meet in a favourite restaurant in Glasgow’s west
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Pro-Palestinian heckler interrupts festival event with Swinney and Drakeford
A book festival event with John Swinney and Mark Drakeford was curtailed after a pro-Palestinian protester heckled the Scottish First Minister as he was on stage. Towards the end of a discussion event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
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Letters: SNP should know its place and give up on gesture politics
IN the early 1980s several Scottish local authorities made solemn declarations that they were "nuclear-free zones". While residents of places like Argyll and Bute might have found comfort in knowing their council had no intention of acquiring its own
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on peak rail fares
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on peak rail fares You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Alison Rowat: Nicola Sturgeon and the neverending story of Operation Branchform
It has been a quiet festival season for Scottish politicians. Time was when you could barely swing a canvas tote bag in Edinburgh without hitting some MSP or MP paddling in the shallow end of showbusiness. This year? Hardly any. Mhairi Black tried
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Colin Cowan: Shame on them: SNP used my brother's murder as a cynical photo-op
Ten and a half months ago my life changed forever. My older brother, Bernard, was murdered by terrorists as they entered his home and shot him dead in his kitchen. Bernard was 57 when he was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, in what has
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Teachers hit out at SQA over ‘unfair’ exam marking
Teachers have accused the SQA of ‘moving the goalposts’ and subjecting students to an ‘unfair’ marking process over this year’s results for Higher History. Hitting out after the publication of exam results at the beginning of August, they said
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Brother of Scot killed by Hamas accuses SNP of antisemitism over Israel diplomat row
The brother of a Newton Mearns man killed by Hamas on October 7 has accused the SNP of antisemitism following the row over Angus Robertson’s meeting with an Israeli diplomat. Writing in today’s Herald, Colin Cowan also said the party’s former leader
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Minister claims Scotland still 'on right course' to tackle drug deaths despite rise
Scotland’s acting Minister for Drug Policy has insisted the Scottish Government remains on the right course to help treat people for drug misuse, despite a sharp rise in drug-related deaths. Statistics released by National Records for Scotland
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Robertson to be quizzed at Q&A in morning of Swinney speech to SNP conference
Angus Robertson is to come under intense pressure over his meeting with a senior Israeli diplomat at the SNP's annual conference when he faces members for an hour long question and answer event on international affairs. The session is scheduled
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Ian McConnell: Scottish Government has made nation unattractive - really?
There are those who at times seem determined at every opportunity to present Scotland as an unattractive place in which to invest, and some of them even appear to delight in so doing. They are a noisy bunch, producing a cacophony and attracting
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Edinburgh tech firm raises £3m to fund international expansion
A Scottish technology firm which provides companies with training management software has raised more than £3 million of investment. Edinburgh-based Administrate, which helps clients streamline their training operations, declared the funding will
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Steady demand for lambs at Ayr
By Alec Ross LAMBS at Ayr met with steady demand, achieving an average of 302p/kg and a peak of £176/head for a Texel from Cairndale Farm, or 350p/kg for the same breed from West Newton. Cast ewes sold to £274 for a Texel from Lochlands while
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Scots property firm acquires building with 'imposing granite façade' in Aberdeen
A fast-growing Scottish property firm has snapped up an office building with an “imposing granite façade” in Aberdeen. The SRE Group announced that it has acquired 50 Huntly Street, previously known as Princewall House, in an off-market deal.
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North Sea activity boost for engineering giant hit by $1bn loss
Scottish engineering giant Wood has posted a near $1 billion (£0.8bn) loss but said it remains busy in the North Sea amid fears that tax hikes will devastate the area. Aberdeen-based Wood lost $983 million after tax in the first six months compared