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Adam Idah prepares for one of the busiest weeks of his Celtic career
Three months ago to the day, Adam Idah jogged calmly towards the roaring Celtic end of Hampden. A sea of limbs swept the stands of the national stadium, and the 23-year-old forward cupped his ears as a means of soaking it all in. As if struck
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Clement confirms Dessers bid and admits Rangers can't guarantee who will stay
Rangers may be looking to move some players on to free up finances before the end of the transfer window, but manager Philippe Clement says they couldn’t afford to let Cyriel Dessers go after the club booted out a bid from Atlanta United. Reports
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Clement says Rangers ready to take game to Celtic as he vows to go on front foot
Philippe Clement says that Rangers will be going on the attack when they travel to Celtic Park next Sunday, with the Ibrox manager dismissing any notion that his team will ‘park the bus’ against their city rivals. Clement was in bullish mood after
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Cowie praises 'really good' Rangers as Ross County boss laments helping hand
Don Cowie lamented the dire defending of his side after shipping six goals to Rangers, with the Ross County manager admitting that their opponents had just been too good for them to live with on the day. The slackness of his side was doubly frustrating
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Aberdeen confirm Kevin Nisbet signing as manager hails ‘fantastic addition’
Scotland international Kevin Nisbet has officially signed on-loan with Aberdeen, taking on the number nine jersey which was recent vacated by Bojan Miovski. The 27-year-old centre-forward joins the Dons from Millwall in the English Championship
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Scotland star set for transfer switch as manager comments suggest exit is likely
Queen’s Park Rangers boss Marti Cifuentes indicated that Lyndon Dykes could be on his way out of the club after the Scotland striker was omitted from the squad for the 1-1 draw against Plymouth. The West London outfit had to settle for an English
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Rangers 6 Ross County 0: Gers warm up for Celtic in style by stunning Staggies
Rangers warmed up for next week’s Celtic Park showdown by demolishing a poor Ross County side at Hampden. After a quiet start, Cyriel Dessers opened the floodgates for Philippe Clement’s side, and a deluge of goals followed. Rabbi Matondo added
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Scots Word of the Week: Puggie
Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) defines puggie as: “The hole in a game of marbles into which the marbles are rolled; the bank, kitty, jackpot or pool in a game of cards or the like” and gives the related senses of a one-armed bandit or fruit
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Guy Stenhouse: SNP must face up to the complex problems of the Middle East
In 1945 Allied forces advancing from both East and West smashed their way into Germany. In that final chapter of the Second World War, until Germany surrendered in May 1945, hundreds of thousands of Germans died. Many were soldiers but a large
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Scottish Tory hopefuls pitch plans to change party at first hustings
The three candidates in the Scottish Conservative leadership contest have all pledged to bring change to the party, at the first hustings event. Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher and Murdo Fraser all said the Tories need to redefine themselves
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In-form Aberdeen ready for Kilmarnock as Kevin Nisbet loan deal agreed
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is brimming with excitement as his in-form side prepares to face Kilmarnock on Sunday, aiming for an impressive eighth consecutive victory. The Dons have been on a strong early season run, winning every match under
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John Oliver makes special appearance at Edinburgh comedy club
British-American comedian John Oliver made a surprise appearance at an Edinburgh comedy club on Friday evening. The stand-up comic and political commentator is best known in the US for hosting satirical late-night talk show Last Week Tonight with
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Andy Maciver: The SNP: party with global ambition or a left-wing pressure group?
Early last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Kirkwall as we recorded the second episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast’s Islands Tour. Sitting in the Orkney Distillery, which hosted the podcast, sponsored by Scottish Sea Farms and SSE, it struck
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When it comes to debt advice, don’t waste money you don’t need to
When we wrote here a few weeks ago about how a new handbook for debt advisers in Scotland, we got some feedback asking us to talk more about how we ensure the quality of the advice we give. We’re happy to do this because it’s important to us that people
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Pep Guardiola pleased Man City hearing around 115 charges will begin soon
Pep Guardiola is happy the hearing into the 115 charges facing Manchester City starts soon and hopes there will be a swift conclusion for everyone’s sake. The champions are continuing their quest for an unprecedented fifth straight crown under
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Bid to trace driver who fled scene of serious four-vehicle collision
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash near Invergordon. Officers were called to a four vehicle collision on the B817 Shore Road between Alness and Invergordon around 6pm on Friday. The incident involved a red Ford Fiesta
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Three star success for pioneering Ayrshire salt producers
As the kettle boils for a round of peppermint teas, Whirly and Gregorie Marshall keep a watchful eye on the moody Ayrshire skies. The work they do to create Blackthorn Salt, a premium, small-batch product, is dictated heavily by weather conditions
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Alison Rowat: When Judi Dench met Jay Blades the oddest thing happened
Who could fail to like Judi Dench? It’s a basic test of character, along with finding puppies adorable and Nigel Farage loathsome. Bring Dame J together with one of the nice blokes off The Repair Shop and it was a pretty safe bet no-one was going
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Lennie Pennie: Fans take note – celebrities have a right to privacy too
The singer Chappell Roan recently made headlines for apparently releasing a furious rant, condemning her own fans. Was she slinging insults and burning bridges? No, all she did was make a video in which she clearly and concisely asserts her boundaries
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The whisky baron who brought cowboys and a cattle ranch to the Highlands
On a windy and slightly boggy cattle ranch, a group of cowboys saddled up their horses and prepared to round up their herd. Their position high on their steeds offered a perfect vantage point to look out across the wilderness once considered useless
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How a marching band from Glasgow shocked the Irish music world with Fleadh success
Scotland’s newest and unlikeliest world champions returned home last week unheralded beyond the communities where they honed their skills. St Roch’s marching band, drawn from the Scottish/Irish strongholds of north-east Glasgow and North Lanarkshire
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‘Very unusual’ fire caused rocket explosion at Shetland spaceport
Engineers have identified a “very unusual” oxygen fire in a turbopump as the reason a rocket engine exploded during a test at the spaceport in Shetland earlier this week. The blast on Monday has delayed a German company’s efforts to carry out the
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'You read in old books about the quality of the whisky here. I want to recreate that'
A distillery which will bring back Scotch whisky making in a “storied rural community” this autumn has appointed its first head distiller. The Cabrach Distillery in Moray has appointed 29-year-old Euan Christie, who formerly managed Dornoch Distillery
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Three people killed in attack at festival in German city
Three people have been killed and at least five were seriously wounded in an attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen, police said. Witnesses alerted police shortly after 9.30pm on Friday to an unknown perpetrator having wounded
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There's a few early hiccups but this classy £25 four-course meal is a total bargain
Sole Club, Glasgow We’ll have a moment at the start of this meal when I’ll order a bottle of still mineral water for Luca and me. And when it arrives? Oh, it’s, erm, tepid I’ll say to the waiter. Turns out they don’t have a fridge for these things
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Loud and proud: The Scots band that put the rock back into rock 'n' roll
Over the decades, Scottish musicians have made many classic, cult or under-appreciated albums that have stood the test of time. Today, we look back at Loud'N'Proud, by Nazareth ON an evening earlier this month, in Penticton, British Columbia, two
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A word to the wise for Sue Gray and other dedicated followers of fashion
Raspberry berets off to the fashion industry for once again trying to sell customers another idea that costs a fortune and looks daft on all but a few. This time it is “Haute Scruff”, as seen on Katie Holmes, Mary-Kate Olsen and other dedicated
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Scot tipped to take centre stage as savvy St Pauli seek to survive Bundesliga return
SEVERAL Scottish footballers have graced the Bundesliga since Vincent Mennie, the Dortmund-born midfielder who spent just shy of three seasons at Cologne, became the first to do so back in 1983. Mark McGhee (Hamburg), Scott Booth, Paul Lambert
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Alison Rowat: Behind the scenes at the party conventions
It was all about the speech. Kamala Harris’s address to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a now-or-never moment that would either supercharge her bid to become America’s first woman president, or prove the doubters correct. Make history
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Celtic connection still evident in St Pauli's stands despite Middle East acrimony
ST Pauli’s long-standing association with Celtic is still evident in the stands at the Millerntor Stadium on match days despite the schism which opened up between supporters of the German club and fans of the Scottish champions last year. Many
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Herald Diary: Inspired by Shakespeare, this isn't half Bard...
Picture this SHAKESPEARE is in the news this week, which is pretty impressive, considering he’s been dead for a few hundred years. A window cleaner named Steven Wadlow claims to have discovered the earliest portrait of the Bard, which was painted
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Sarah Robertson keen to put Olympic frustration behind to lead Scotland to Euro glory
Less than three weeks since the disappointment of the Olympics, Sarah Robertson is ready to pick up a hockey stick again. The Borderer is still properly processing Team GB’s exit at the quarter-final stage and the team’s first Games without a medal
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David Smith: Ed Jackson, The Mountain Within Me and the power of vicarious experience
Vicarious experiences are key in giving us a sense of self belief that we to can achieve something. It was the famous psychologist Albert Bandora who developed the theory that suggests a person’s confidence in their abilities can determine their
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Steven Camley on … rising energy prices
You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk.
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Letters: When will we Scots wake up to this energy folly?
FRIDAY morning's news of a 10% increase in the energy price cap ("Household energy bills to rise for winter as Ofgem lifts price cap", heraldscotland, August 23) was confusing to me because, as far as I was aware, commodity prices in the energy market
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30 years of Impact Art's charity success to be celebrated with Glasgow display
Their work has seen stained glass and a giant phoenix rise in Drumchapel, ceramic bollards brighten a dead end street in Woodlands, mosaic slabs appear in Tollcross Park and murals splashing colour on Clydebank gable ends and Dalmuir underpasses.
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Brian Taylor: Why we should all worry about who wins this race for the White House
As is my annual custom, I have by now absorbed a few fragments of the gloriously gargantuan Edinburgh Festivals – International, Book and Fringe. One play, An American Love Letter to Edinburgh, prompted thoughts of contemporary Transatlantic relations
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Trailblazing vet who created Scotland’s world-famous Institute of Aquaculture dies
Ronald Roberts Born: March 28, 1941; Died: August 3, 2024 Professor Ronald John Roberts, who has died aged 83, was a teacher, veterinary pathologist, author, editor and mentor to many young vets and fish health professionals. He was a talented
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Mark Smith: Scotland’s help for the women of Afghanistan is not enough
You may have seen the hopeful pictures the other day of a group of female medical students newly arrived in Scotland from Afghanistan. You may have heard them talking excitedly about the chance to complete their studies here. You may also have heard
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Tragedy, St Mirren, Aberdeen and Iceland: Winnie lays down law on his journey
You may think that a footballer becoming a lawyer specialising in sport off the back of a career in the professional game would all be part of some grand plan. David Winnie, after all, knows the game. He knows what it’s like to be a player, and
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Central banks cautious on rates at end of turbulent summer
The global rate-cutting cycle is underway. Earlier this summer, the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years, bringing them down to 3.75%. Following suit, the Bank of England made a tight decision in August
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Brian Donnelly: Architect says SNP housing law is ‘completely unforgivable’
One of Scotland’s foremost architects has delivered a scathing criticism of the Scottish Government’s housing law proposals. The architect behind landmark city buildings and residential developments across Scotland described the SNP rent control
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Airline launches new route from Scottish airport to 'epic' island
A Scottish airport has welcomed a new winter sunshine route to a historic island. The historic island is known for its "world-class" beaches as well its architecture, landscape and culture. Edinburgh Airport hailed the new winter route to Gran
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Glasgow challenged on 'embarrassing' state of city centre
A senior figure from the commercial property sector in Scotland has called for clarity on the “vision” for Glasgow amid ongoing unease over the condition of the city centre, while highlighting the challenge involved in retrofitting older office buildings
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Dave Allan: Do you want to cut your food waste? Here is where to start
Reducing our food waste is an easy and useful way of helping combat the disastrous effects of climate change. Over the next two weeks, I’ll explore how we can cut the mountain of food waste we Scots produce every year. It’s estimated that in 2021