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Philippe Clement urged to rest James Tavernier and play ready-made Rangers right-back
PHILIPPE Clement has been told he can silence unfair criticism of James Tavernier this season by resting the Rangers captain more often and deploying Dujon Sterling at right-back in his absence. Tavernier suffered a slump in form towards the end
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Sky's the limit for Rangers' Connor Barron, says Under-21s manager Scot Gemmill
Rangers midfielder Connor Barron is already impressing at his new club after joining from Aberdeen in the summer. So much so that he had been touted for a senior call-up to Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures
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Scotland Under-21s manager Scot Gemmill "delighted" for Kieron Bowie after Hibs move
Scotland Under-21s manager Scot Gemmill says he’s “delighted” for Kieron Bowie after the Hibs striker made the move back to Scotland. The £600,000 summer signing from Premier League side Fulham came off the bench to score his first goal for the
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Inverness CT secure financial stability amid ongoing administration threats
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have announced that the club has successfully avoided administration. This news comes after former chairman Alan Savage, who was recently appointed as a consultant, disclosed that the Scottish League One team was facing
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Craig Gordon believes Hearts would be competitive should they reach Europa League
Craig Gordon expressed confidence in Heart of Midlothian's ability to compete in the Europa League, provided they can turn around a 1-0 deficit against Viktoria Plzen in the second leg of their play-off tie this Thursday. The Jambos are aiming
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Can Scotland cope with hosting Oasis and the Fringe at the same time?
It's probably fair to say when Noel Gallagher sang the words "I would like to leave this city/this old town don't smell too pretty" he was talking about his native Manchester and not Auld Reekie. However, when it was announced that the Bard of
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Two men charged after M8 incident which left two police officers in hospital
Two men have been charged after a crash on the M8 in Glasgow which left two police officers injured. In July a crash involving a Mercedes A45, an unmarked Volvo S90 police car and a Mercedes CLS near junction 13 saw seven men taken to Queen Elizabeth
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10 places for a taste of BBQ food in Scotland - no matter what the weather
There's been little chance to fire up the back garden BBQs in Scotland these past few months. But that doesn't mean you have to go without the rich, smoky flavours that can only be achieved by cooking over an open flame this summer. Here are
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'It's ambitious': Scotland star Lyndon Dykes completes Birmingham City transfer
Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes has joined Birmingham City on a three-year deal after leaving Queens Park Rangers. The 28-year-old, who scored 37 goals for QPR after joining from Livingston in August 2020, moved for around £1.5million after experiencing
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How could Keir Starmer possibly not have known about £22bn black hole?
How could Keir Starmer not have known? Keir Starmer caused some dismay yesterday when he warned the nation that the October Budget will be “painful” after saying Labour had inherited an economic situation that was worse than expected. Read
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Engineering saga as Wood confirms sale of major Scottish employer
Wood has hit the half-way stage in efforts to turn around the engineering giant's fortunes with the sale of two businesses for $165 million (£125m). The group, which is seeking to persuade investors of its allure as a stand-alone business, is selling
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Herald Diary: Oasis in August? What could possibly go wrong?
Off the rails A RATHER famous rock band are reforming, and will perform at Murrayfield next August. Which delights Glasgow comedian Ray Bradshaw, who says: “Oasis playing Edinburgh during the Fringe is going to be spectacular when ScotRail
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The Scotswoman - known as Chopin’s Widow - who dedicated her life to the composer
Nocturne Christopher Rush (Sparsile, £20.99) Frédéric Chopin’s nine-year affair with author George Sand is the stuff of legend. Less well known is his relationship with Jane Stirling of Perthshire. Infatuated with her superstar piano
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I left Ireland 30 years ago and became a stranger. How would my homecoming go?
I have been away from Ireland so long, I’m now a tourist. I left my home in Northern Ireland three decades ago, aged 25, and moved to Scotland. Since then, I’ve only returned on short visits to friends and family in and around Belfast. It’s been years
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Scottish football gains new overseas TV broadcaster
The Scottish Professional Football League is set to increase its worldwide reach with German TV channel, Sportdigital, gaining rights to broadcast Scottish football to their audiences. Under the terms of a five-season deal signed with Infront,
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Highlands 'hidden treasure' recognised as one of the world’s top geology sites
A key Scottish site for understanding rapid climate change has gained Geological Heritage Site status. The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy, in the Lochaber area of the Highlands, is one of three sites in Scotland included on a list of internationally
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87-year-old woman dies in hospital after house fire in Argyll and Bute
An 87-year-old woman has died following a house fire. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent two appliances to the property on Gallanach Road in Oban, Argyll and Bute, just after 9.30pm on Monday. The woman and two of her pets were
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Swinney: Free prescriptions and tuition to remain despite 'hard choices' on spending
John Swinney has indicated that the Scottish Government will not scrap free school meals, free tuition and free prescriptions, despite needing to make "hard choices" on public finances. The First Minister said these were a key part of his administration's
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Scots artists including Paolo Nutini, Biffy Clyro press Swinney over arts funding
Some of Scotland's leading musicians have warned the industry is facing its worst-ever crisis in an open letter to First Minister John Swinney. The Scottish Government has opted to close Creative Scotland's open fund for individuals, after saying
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Clearing the backlogs: Are NHS waiting lists as bad as they look?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter It is now two years since the Scottish Government pledged to "eradicate" NHS backlogs, and nearly one year since it unveiled a £300 million fund to target patients who had been waiting
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Charity celebrates 'bumper year' for rare breeding birds in the Highlands
This year has been a bumper year for rare breeding birds in the Highlands, according to a charity involved in monitoring bird populations in Scotland. The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) has revealed that four rare bird species bred in the
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“We need more depth” - Scotland Under-21s manager Scot Gemmill on young player crisis
Scotland Under-21s manager Scot Gemmill says there is “no silver bullet” to fixing Scottish clubs’ failure to develop their young players. It follows a damning SFA report released last week which found Scotland falls far behind nearly every other
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Book vending machine 'breaking down barriers' launched at Scottish school
Students at Linlithgow Academy have acquired a rather ‘novel’ appliance. Former poet laureate Jackie Kay visited the West Lothian secondary school yesterday to officially launch a ‘book vending machine’, donated by publishing conglomerate Penguin Books
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Investigation launched after masked men steal car from two elderly woman
An investigation has been launched after two elderly women in a car were robbed by masked men in Edinburgh this week. Detectives are appealing for information after the incident which occurred in the Scottish Capital on the evening of Tuesday 27
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Sniffer dogs help as £8,000 worth of suspected illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized
Approximately £8,000 worth of suspected counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco have been seized from two shots in East Renfrewshire with the help of two tobacco detection dogs. There 4,400 illegal cigarettes and 6.5kg of hand rolling tobacco as part
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Island affordable home builder: 'We had applications from south of England'
A group behind the construction of affordable homes for workers on one of Scotland’s islands have said they plan to continue building. The Arran Development Trust announced this week that its long project to build homes for local workers was almost
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Hotel next to world-famous Scottish golf course brought to market
A hotel near a world-famous Scottish golf course has been brought to the market. The eight-room hotel is close to the beach as well as the famous links in the historic coastal town and also has a "well-visited" traditional bar. Christie
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'Resilient' Scottish economy hailed but 'Brexit 'challenges' warning
The Scottish economy grew by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter in the three months to June, matching the UK-wide rate of expansion, official figures published today reveal. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes flagged confidence in Scotland’s medium and long
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Cairngorms to play host to UK’s largest gathering of peatland experts
Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park is to play host to the UK’s largest gathering of peatland experts. An estimated 400 people will attend the annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference, which will take place at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort
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The latest 10 Ron Mackenna reviews to help you decide on your next meal out
Every week The Herald's restaurant reviewer samples some of the best - or possibly worst - eateries in the country. You can read his review in print and online every Saturday - or two days early if you sign up to our newsletter. Here are 10
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Emma Caldwell murderer sees appeal against sentence thrown out by the courts
The killer of Emma Caldwell has had his appeal against a minimum 36 year prison sentence thrown out by the courts. Iain Packer was sentenced in March this year for the abduction and murder of the 27-year-old, as well as admitting a charge of sexual
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SNP Government as 'guilty' as Tories on finances, says Reeves during Scottish visit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the Scottish Government is “as guilty” as the previous Tory government on the country’s finances. The Chancellor was speaking during a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland near Renfrew, Renfrewshire
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Disabled and carers must be protected from cuts
Call it what you want, “tough choices” or “de-prioritisation”, the language from the Scottish Government all points to cuts. The lack of clarity on the areas that will be “de-prioritised” isn’t helpful. However, one thing is clear: disabled
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Union education centre saved after new agreement secured
A “vital” union education centre in Glasgow has been saved following talking between trade union representatives and City of Glasgow College. The Trade Union Education Centre (TUEC) has been housed at City of Glasgow College and operated through
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Poll: Should travellers be limited on the amount they can drink at airports?
It’s often said by people that the best pint is the one you have in an airport before going on holiday. Other people wonder how someone can be interesting in drinking beer at 5am before their early morning flight. It could become a thing of the
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New retail and multi-purpose space opens at 'iconic' Skye setting
A new retail and multi-purpose space has opened to the public at an 'iconic setting' on the Isle of Skye. ‘Ionad an Stòir’ or ‘The Storr Centre’ provides retail space and a multi-purpose room which showcases local suppliers and products, with the
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Glasgow parents push ahead with 'David vs Goliath' council legal action
Parents in Glasgow have confirmed that they are pushing ahead with legal action against the council over cuts to teacher numbers and pupil mentoring. The Glasgow City Parents Group (GCPG), which represents parent councils from across the area,
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Kerry Hudson: A feast of friendship in fabulous Florence
"Besides!!" I wrote in a much-exclamation-punctuated message to my best friend, ‘Peter and I would have been celebrating our nine-year anniversary (!), but we’re celebrating 22 years (!!!) of friendship and I think that marks a special occasion too
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'Danger to women': Man sentenced to eight years in jail over serious sexual offences
A 26-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for a series of serious sexual offences against a woman. Connor Hagley pleaded guilty to the abuse, including rape, of a woman between 2019 and 2021 at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, July
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'Crisis averted' as water damaged Paisley Abbey to undergo urgent repairs
Founded by the first High Steward of Scotland in 1163, Paisley Abbey is one of the largest and finest of Scotland’s signature churches. However, water damage, which has even affected the organ chamber, risks devastating the historic fabric of
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Glasgow instructor helping people through grief through 'Yoga for the Dead' sessions
A Glasgow yoga instructor is using the practice to help people confront grief and become comfortable with the idea of death. The evening sessions of ‘Yoga for the Dead’ take place in the unlikely destination of an office block in Glasgow’s city
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FAI to be held into deaths of three people who used same health board
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the deaths of three patients who were all involved with services provided by the same health board. The Crown Office said the deaths occurred in circumstances giving rise to “significant public concern
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Campaigners unite to call for 'independent review' of childcare in Scotland
Three campaign groups have come together to call for an “urgent review” of childcare costs in Scotland, The Herald can exclusively reveal. Pregnant Then Screwed, the Scottish Women’s Budget Group, and the National Day Nurseries Association say
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Shape your future with expert guidance during Scottish Careers Week
Coordinated by Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Careers Week returns in November with the inspiring theme ‘Shape the Future’, offering life-changing support opportunities to Scots across the country A NATIONAL campaign shining a light on
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Diversity heroes help make world a better place
When The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards were launched earlier this year, no-one was prepared for just how overwhelming the response to the call for nominations would be. Entries flooded in, each one highlighting the exceptional work that
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Ryanair boss calls for two-drink airport limit to curb in-flight violence
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has called for alcohol limits in airports to tackle a rise in disorder on flights. Mr O’Leary said passengers should be restricted to two drinks per journey to curb what he says is an increase in antisocial
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Emma Raducanu going ‘back to the drawing board’ after US Open loss
A tearful Emma Raducanu was feeling “sad” as her wait for a first win at the US Open since her memorable 2021 triumph goes on. The 21-year-old stunned the world three years ago when she won the title in her third senior tournament, but it has not
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US Open day three: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title charges
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue their title defences at the US Open on Wednesday while Harriet Dart flies the flag for Britain as she takes on Marta Kostyuk. It was a fine day for British players on Tuesday as Dan Evans created history when
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Murder probe launched after death of woman in flat
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 23-year-old woman in Glasgow. Officers were called to a flat in Elmvale Street in the Springburn area of the city at around 10.15am on Monday. Brodie MacGregor, 23, was pronounced
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Steve Clarke lauds 'strong character' John Souttar for bouncing back from Euros blow
STEVE Clarke has expressed hope the players he has drafted in to the Scotland squad for the Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal can re-energize the national team after their crushing Euro 2024 disappointment in Germany this summer.
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Sammi Kinghorn: I want gold in Paris, but it won't define me
Often, when an athlete claims that a gold medal isn’t the be-all and end-all for them, it’s easy to tell that they’re fibbing. But when it comes to Sammi Kinghorn, she seems so at one with herself, it’s not hard to believe that while she’s striving
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Carlos Alba: So will the Fringe become a victim of its own success?
Long ago and in a different life, when I lived in Edinburgh, I used to dread festival time, not least because my place of work was just off the Royal Mile which, in August, is possibly the most populous piece of land on the planet, outside of Shanghai
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'Salmon sperm' injections, £1000 facials - and the brides devoting a year to skincare
Bridal beauty has always been big business - but when it comes to looking perfect on their big day, a growing number of women are spending up to a year on cutting edge treatments and facials designed to get their skin "wedding ready". It is a trend
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Scot Govt plans tighter rules amid calls for crackdown on unregulated cosmetic sector
The Scottish Government is determined to "close the gaps" in regulation surrounding Scotland's cosmetic sector amid growing alarm over botched procedures and a lack of protection for patients. Writing in The Herald today, Public Health Minister
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Jenni Minto: Scot Govt will 'close the current gaps in regulation' of cosmetic sector
It is alarming and of course distressing to hear of cases where people have suffered as a result of non-surgical cosmetic procedures going wrong. The current gaps in regulation means that anyone can perform most of these procedures without the
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'The first time I had it done, I was blown away': The must-have facial for brides
The wedding is a few weeks away - but for Tiffany Lafferty, her wedding day skin has been a year in the making. The 30-year-old is due to tie the knot in Greece in September but credits the 12-month course of treatments she has been undergoing
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Sir Keir Starmer planning new arrival for No 10
Sir Keir Starmer is considering getting a kitten, The Herald understands. The new addition to Number 10 could join Downing Street veteran Larry and Starmer family feline, JoJo. Tom Baldwin, a friend of the Prime Minister and the author of Keir
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Parents ‘worst fears’ are being realised as risks of Glasgow teacher cuts revealed
Parents and teachers have again hit out at Glasgow City Council after a newly disclosed council document detailed the potential risks associated with plans to cut teacher numbers. It comes after the same groups condemned the council's use of 'deceptive
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Letters: We must now apply apartheid-style sanctions to brutal Israel regime
AND so the relentless killing and destruction being carried out by Israel in Gaza goes on. As well as the savagery of the IDF actions, it is truly horrifying to learn that there are now outbreaks of cholera and polio amongst the unfortunate victims
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Letters: If Yes had won, Scotland could have pulled together under Salmond
KEVIN McKenna states that, despite having been a Yes voter in 2014, he's now glad that we didn't get our independence ("I'm now glad we didn't win in 2014", The Herald, August 27). However, his piece is written on the basis of several false premises
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'They see it as a beauty procedure': The nurses quitting NHS for career in aesthetics
Linda Strachan had been working as a mental health nurse for 10 years when she got her first taste of Botox. It was 2008 and one of her friends admitted that the muscle paralysing injections - at the time still a comparatively new cosmetic treatment
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Scottish car dealership takes turnover through £1 billion
Family-owned car dealership business John Clark Motor Group raised its turnover to more than £1 billion last year, its latest accounts reveal. The company, which has sites across north, east and central Scotland, increased its turnover to £1.0299
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Family of famous merchant banker moves to sell historic hotel
A hotel owned by the family of one of Scotland’s most famous merchant bankers is being marketed for sale. The ten-room hotel is among the oldest inns in the “massively popular” tourist area. Drysdale and Company is marketing the Ardvasar Hotel
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Scottish law firm appoints partner and director
Burness Paull has further strengthened its employment team by appointing Claire Scott as a partner and Lisa Byars as a director, with both returning to the Scottish law firm after working for it earlier in their careers. Announcing the appointments
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Private equity player boosts Scottish investment team with key hires
Private equity house Maven Capital Partners has made three appointments to its investment team in Scotland. Victoria McLaren and Craig McGill are joining as investment managers and will lead on deal origination and execution, Maven said. They will
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Glasgow council chiefs address 'embarrassing' claim
Glasgow council chiefs have declared staff are working “seven days a week” cleaning streets “both by hand and with mechanical sweepers” amid continuing anger over the condition of one of the city’s most famous thoroughfares. The city council has
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Large show of lambs meets strong demand in in Ayr
Round-up A larger show of lambs at Ayr yesterday met with plenty of demand, particularly for well-fleshed types that sold to £174/head for Suffolks from Clonbeith or 331p/kg for Beltexes from Gass. Cast sheep sold to £241 for a Texel from Helentongate
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Funding boost for Scottish development of 'world-first' bionic hand
A young Scottish company developing a "world-first" mechanical bionic hand has secured £800,000 in seed funding to further its work. Based in Edinburgh, Metacarpal is using advanced engineering techniques to create a "highly functional" prosthetic
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'Sought-after' Edinburgh office location put up for sale
An office building based in a “sought-after location” near Edinburgh Park has been brought to market. Offers over £800,000 are being invited for Caledonia House, which agent JLL declared “presents an outstanding opportunity for businesses seeking