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Barcelona left-back ready to make Celtic bow against Rangers after 'mini-El Clasico'
ALEX Valle has informed Brendan Rodgers he is ready to make his Celtic debut against Rangers on Sunday and stated that paying in ‘mini-El Clásico’ matches with Barcelona has prepared him for the world-famous fixture. Spanish left-back Valle joined
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Robinson assured but not ignorant as St Mirren boss responds to managerial sackings
With European football just in the rearview mirror and back-to-back top-six finishes at St Mirren, Stephen Robinson has one of the safer jobs in football management. The Northern Irishman has helped transform the fortunes of the Paisley club over
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LNER train driver strikes called off after talks
A series of weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER have been called off. Members of Aslef were due to walk out on Saturday after the union claimed there had been a breakdown in industrial relations. More than 20 days of strikes were planned
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Swinney: My ability to serve Scotland under threat by UK Government cuts
Labour has accused the SNP of deflecting the blame as John Swinney warned his government's ability to serve Scotland would be "under threat" from UK Government cuts. Speaking ahead of the SNP conference, the First Minister said the public should
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Tale of two halves for Scotch whisky giant
It has not been the easiest time for Scotch whisky exporters of late, with major distillers highlighting difficulties in key overseas markets. And Chivas Brothers, the Dumbarton-based distiller of premium brands such as Ballantine’s, Royal Salute
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Unspun 🗳️: Jody Harrison: Will a ban on smoking in outdoor spaces have an impact?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. There’s no smoke without political fire, it would seem. Barely in the door of No 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is warming up predecessor Rishi
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"F*** yeah!": Souness challenges Rangers players to relish Celtic Park cauldron
Perhaps greater than any other concern that Rangers supporters hold over their team travelling to Celtic Park without their backing is that they might not have the requisite minerals to handle it. To have 60,000 Celtic supporters baying for their
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O'Neill admits Celtic 'obsession' with Rangers, but Ibrox side no longer strong
In the interminable tit-for-tat Glasgow rivalry, one accusation that is often fired across the city from Rangers supporters is that Celtic fans are ‘obsessed’ with their rivals. And, for a while at least, it seems there may have been some basis to
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New exhibition to celebrate 40 years of Scotland’s photography collection
A new exhibition is to celebrate 40 years of Scotland’s photography collection. Visitors will be invited to step back in time to the 1980s when the National Galleries of Scotland officially began its world-class photography collection. Over
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It's always good to remember that there's more to education than exam results
This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. One of the good things about having a newsletter is that I can pretty much write about whatever I feel like; one of the bad things about having a newsletter is having to actually
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Work on new £26 million council housing site 'likely to start in autumn'
Work on a new council housing site is likely to start in autumn following a successful re-tendering exercise. CHAP Construction has been appointed to build 87 homes at the former Craighill Primary School at Kincorth in Aberdeen. The development
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Ethan Sutherland St Mirren transfer exit to Wolves latest as deal close
Ethan Sutherland is closing in on a transfer move to Wolverhampton Wanderers from St Mirren. The 18-year-old winger is poised to sign a long-term deal with the Premier League side days after making his Scottish Premiership debut. Sutherland
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Aberdeen still active in transfer window as Jimmy Thelin provides update
Jimmy Thelin has confirmed that Aberdeen are still active in the transfer market. The Swedish manager has added seven new faces to his Dons squad during the summer window. While he's watched the likes of Connor Barron and Bojan Miovski move on
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'I’ve had a weird career that makes no sense' - new boss for Scots theatre phenomenon
What would the keepers of the Play, Pie and a Pint flame look for – ideally - when recruiting a new artistic director? Here’s a guess; someone who has working knowledge of running a small theatre, a person with a history of playwriting and performance
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Scotland's 'Pub of the Year' award winner announced
The winners of this year’s Scottish Bar and Pub Awards were celebrated last night as hundreds of hospitality industry professionals gathered in Glasgow. Now in their 29th year, the awards shine a spotlight on “all that is good and great” about
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Was the man who invented King Arthur a rapist?
A Good Deliverance Toby Clements Faber, £18.99 Toby Clements could almost have written A Good Deliverance as a personal gift to me. The subject matter hits all my sweet spots: a scatological tragicomic medieval romp featuring Sir Thomas
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Aaron Hickey suffers further injury setback as Scotland star to miss most of season
Scotland defender Aaron Hickey is anticipated to be sidelined for a significant portion of the 2024/25 season after undergoing another surgical procedure on his hamstring injury. Brentford announced that Hickey encountered a setback during a training
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Are London developers the new planning authorities in Scottish cities?
The best popcorn is Tesco Salted. I’ve dabbled in Propercorn and sampled the own-brand options from every major supermarket chain. Tesco is king. Dump some crispy M&Ms in there and you have got yourself the Greatest Snack Of All Time. Why am I
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Scottish technology company appoints new CEO to accelerate growth
Scottish technology services company Waracle has appointed a new chief executive to further accelerate growth following recent acquisitions and new contract wins. David Tuck will join the Dundee-headquartered business in September from digital
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CoVault will work for your business with flexible, pay-as-you-go premises in Glasgow
FOR many Scottish small business owners and entrepreneurs, pay-as-you-go office workspaces simply make sense – providing a flexible and low-risk solution to obtaining premises. Although CoVault's offices offer individual businesses their own space
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GMB Scotland vote for pay offer but warn ministers not to blame them for cuts
GMB Scotland members have voted in favour of a new pay offer that will cancel planned strikes among cleansing workers. The union was one of three which had planned to walk out but 78 percent of members instead voted to back the deal, which offers
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Well-known Glasgow nightclub announces closure after 26 years in business
Glasgow’s The Shed Nightclub has announced it will close its doors for final time after 26 years in Shawlands. The venue has been a key part of Glasgow nightlife since the last 1990s but will close for good after hosting its final event on Saturday
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Swinney: I will be mindful of arts funding despite difficult choices
First Minister John Swinney has said he will be “very mindful” of funding for the arts despite “difficult choices” facing the Scottish Government, after some of the country’s top musicians called for more cash. Paolo Nutini, Biffy Clyro and Franz
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Motherwell not expecting any late bids for teen prodigy Lennon Miller
Motherwell head coach Stuart Kettlewell has expressed confidence that there will be no last-minute bids for promising midfielder Lennon Miller. The young talent recently celebrated his 18th birthday in style, contributing significantly to the team
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Swinney pledges to ‘look with care’ at any UK ban on smoking in outdoor spaces
Scotland will “of course consider” replicating any UK Government ban on smoking in places such as beer gardens and outdoor restaurants, First Minister John Swinney has said. With Scotland the first part of the UK to bring in a ban on smoking in
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Scotland-eligible Tino Livramento among four uncapped England players in latest squad
Scotland's hopes of securing Tino Livramento's services have taken a significant hit as the young defender has been named in the latest England national team squad. Livramento, alongside Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Angel Gomes, has received
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Starmer is getting a new cat: The important question is what should it be called?
Peter, Humphrey, Larry. Just some of the famous names to have the coveted title of Chief Mouser at Downing Street. Now, Sir Kier Starmer has moved into Number 10, and he's brought some competition for Larry. The Prime Minister already has a
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One of Scotland's 'most wanted' admits to £76m cocaine smuggling
One of Britain’s most wanted men has admitted his part in a drugs trafficking ring which brought cocaine worth £76 million into the UK from Ecuador. James Stevenson, 59, known as Jamie, entered a guilty plea mid-trial on Thursday as he faced 14
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Discover Longines' timeless tradition of elegant watchmaking innovation in Glasgow
With the introduction of the stunning Spirit Zulu Time and Spirit Flyback, Longines continues to set the standard in luxury watchmaking with the new models now available at the brand's Glasgow boutique For nearly two centuries, Longines has been
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Scott McTominay given warm Napoli welcome as he arrives to complete Man United exit
Scott McTominay received a warm welcome as he arrived in Naples ahead of his proposed £25million move to Napoli. The Scotland international has been on Manchester United's books since he was a kid and made over 250 first team appearances for the
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Award-winning visitor attraction hires new staff after funding boost
An award-winning Scottish marine conservation and education charity has been awarded almost £250,000 to increase the resilience and sustainability of its operations for people and nature. The Scottish Seabird Centre, based in East Lothian, said
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Oasis ticket prices confirmed as Murrayfield briefs to sell from £74
Ticket prices for Oasis have been confirmed for their three Scottish Gas Murrayfield gigs with them starting out at £74. The Manchester band will perform in the Scottish capital on three occasions as part of their reunion tour having announced
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Historic Paisley accountancy firm taken over
Accountancy firm Azets has returned to the acquisition trail with a deal to take over a historic Renfrewshire concern. Azets, which incorporates the former Campbell Dallas and Scottish Moncrieff accountancy businesses, has acquired Paisley-based
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Dr Peter Rice: Counting the true cost of changes to alcohol duty
As the new government at Westminster begins to set out its agenda, the alcohol industry has been quick off the mark to persuade new ministers to maintain historically low levels of alcohol duty. While this boosts their profits, it comes at a substantial
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They will be missed: Seven notable Scots we have lost this summer
Each week, The Herald publishes obituaries of notable figures in Scottish life. These include sports stars, business people, those from the arts world, the public sector, the education world and the professions - as well as people who have made a difference
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Discovering Scotland’s rainforest on the long journey to our most remote pub
Finlay Greig is a ranger for the Knoydart Foundation Ranger Service. The vision and tireless work ethic of members of the Inverie community encouraged him to swap Glasgow for the Highlands. Here, he writes about the area ahead of a new TV show
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Brian Wilson: Cutting back on universal benefits is the right course: SNP take heed
It might go down in political folklore as Bleak Tuesday. In the Downing Street rose garden, Keir Starmer spread petals of calculated gloom. Closer to home, the Scottish Government was held accountable for its own sustained foolhardiness. The outcome
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New employment legislation is good for workers but it must be good for business too
The new government is already beginning to shift the dial on a number of key issues facing the economy. Among its election pledges, Labour promised to "make work pay" and new legislation to protect fundamental workers' rights was introduced as part
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Letters: We must take long-term decisions if we want to sort public transport woes
MY late father-in-law lived in Malaysia. When visiting, I was often struck by the way that the people discussed transport. Their government has tried to tackle the problems with the transport network and, when they do, they talk about the “first and
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UK Government will not fight legal challenge on new North Sea oil fields
The UK government has said it will not fight a legal challenge against the new Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in the North Sea. Permission has been granted to drill in untapped fields off Shetland and Aberdeen, despite the objections of
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Scots academics back EU push for youth mobility scheme - but PM not keen
Senior academics in Scotland have welcomed Germany's push for a EU-UK youth mobility scheme. Professor Anton Muscatelli, principal and vice chancellor of Glasgow University this morning praised the German ambassador to the UK Miguel Berger for
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Work from five Scottish artists included in project showcased around the world
Works of art by five contemporary artists from across Scotland are to be displayed in embassies and government buildings around the world as part of a Government project. More than 20 new pieces have been acquired by the Government Art Collection
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Man dies after two-car crash in Fife
A man has died following a crash on the B939 at Strathkinness in Fife. Emergency services were called around 1.15pm on Saturday, 24 August, 2024 to the scene of the accident, which involved two vehicles. A 38-year-old man and 64-year-old
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New Strathclyde University institute aims to make space missions sustainable
A new £1.5m international initiative led by Strathclyde University has funded the creation of a new Institute on AI for Space Sustainability, which will tackle space traffic management and debris – aiming to safeguard future missions IT MAY seem
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'Milestone': Under 22s clock up over 150 million free bus journeys in Scotland
Ministers have hailed a "significant milestone moment" as figures show more than 150 million bus journeys have been completed since the introduction of free travel for under-22s in Scotland. The Young Persons’ (under-22) Free Bus Travel Scheme
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Motorcyclist in critical condition following 'serious' crash in Aberdeenshire
A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash in Gordonstown, Aberdeenshire. At around 2pm on Wednesday, August 28, a 70-year-old male was injured in a crash at the old railway bridge on the B9022 at the old railway bridge. Emergency
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Oasis announce extra night in Scotland as part of reunion tour
Oasis have announced an extra night at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as part of their reunion tour next year. The Manchester band added three extra gigs to their entire tour with another one at Wembley and an extra at Heaton Park to come as well. It
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Paralympics day one: Great Britain look to start gold rush early
Once the smoke left by the fireworks at Wednesday’s opening ceremony has cleared the action at the Paralympic Games will get under way in Paris on Thursday. Here the PA news agency gets you up to speed with all you need to know. Cox eyes medals
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Bert, Eowyn and Tilly: UK Storm names list for 2024/25 revealed
The Met Office has revealed the storm names for the 2024/25 season. The new storms list – first launched in 2015 – for each year generally runs from early September until late August the following year, coinciding with the beginning of autumn.
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Power flows from Shetland windfarm which could light half a million homes
Electricity has begun to flow from one of the Shetland Isles to mainland Scotland as the UK's most powerful windfarm begins operations. Energy giants SSE have announced the completion of the most productive onshore wind farm in Britain, along
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Herald Diary: The cattle ranch old-timer who would have shocked John Wayne
Wild, wild west THE Herald recently published a tale about the Great Glen Cattle Ranch, an establishment like something out of a John Wayne movie, that once prospered in the Scottish Highlands. Donald Cameron from Fort William recalls an incident
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Neil Fachie: I'm aiming for gold, but I also want to enjoy my fifth Paralympics
Neil Fachie admits that had anyone suggested to his younger self that he’d become a five-time Paralympian, he’d have laughed them out of town. However, as the 40-year-old prepares to compete at Paris 2024 having made his Paralympic debut back in
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Neil Mackay: The SNP has one last hope for survival … here's what it is
People need hope. Labour promised hope with its mantra of "change". Anas Sarwar told us: “Read my lips: no austerity under Labour.” Well, that was lies. Austerity is back - and as it walks in one door, hope leaves by the other. There will be no
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Letters: Why can't the English learn to stand on their own two feet?
THE Irish have the confidence as a nation to govern themselves and at least half of Scotland’s people have sufficient confidence in themselves to wish Scotland to be governed as an independent nation. The Welsh are making steady progress towards
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Plans to fully dual A96 in doubt amid climate target and spending squeeze
Plans to fully dual the A96 are in doubt amid the Scottish Government spending squeeze and climate action targets. SNP ministers announced proposals to dual the route between Aberdeen and Inverness in December 2011 with a target completion date
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Tory outrage as 'petty' Starmer orders removal of Thatcher portrait from No 10
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of “petty” behaviour after it emerged that he had a portrait of Margaret Thatcher removed from Downing Street. According to his biographer, the Prime Minister is said to have found the painting of the former Conservative
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Rebecca McQuillan: What are you playing at, Anas Sarwar?
Labour are still in opposition in Scotland. In case we forget, Anas Sarwar has been all over the papers talking about his “dossier” on SNP fiscal management. Time was when no Labour politician would go near the word “dossier”. I guess it’s been
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Security planning sticking point for Commonwealth Games return bid
A bid to hold the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026 has met a potential sticking point over security costs and arrangements for the event, The Herald can reveal. A decade on from the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, there are
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Shona Robison will not axe Nicola Sturgeon's baby box policy in spending cuts
Shona Robison will not axe Nicola Sturgeon's baby box scheme as she sets out cuts to public spending next week. Based on a long-established scheme in Finland, the baby box is a universal free offer for families expecting babies in Scotland.
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'Respect has been forgotten': Family disgust as crematorium memorials removed
For decades, it has been a place for families to mourn their dead. Now grieving relatives say they have nowhere to pay their respects after council bosses cleared a memorial site at one of the city’s busiest crematoriums. Shocked relatives are
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Scottish player's part in Lord of the Rings prequel and House of the Dragon
A Fife vintage lifestyle products retailer has revealed the addition of Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings television prequels House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power to its “extensive” list of global entertainment franchise
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Entrepreneur hails acquisition of ‘stand-out’ Scottish agency
An entrepreneur has hailed the acquisition of a Scottish company he said will lead to the creation of 40 new jobs. The business owner said: “Our model is so strong we will be able to not only retain the current staff but recruit as well.” Web
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Lamb prices slide at Newton Stewart as Longtown holds prize show
Farming Round-up Lamb prices at Newton Stewart yesterday dropped on the week to an average of 289p/kg or £126/head and sold to 317p/kg for Risk or £164/head for Texels from Balligmorrie. Mules peaked at £149/head or 287p/kg for High Ersock,
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New boss ushered in at Edinburgh luxury goods firm
A Scottish luxury leather goods company has hired a new managing director as it targets increasing revenue to £100 million. Strathberry, which was founded by Guy and Leeanne Hundleby in 2013, has drafted in “seasoned” luxury consumer brands executive
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Scott Wright: Tired Glaswegians want action now, not jam tomorrow
The progress, or otherwise, of Sauchiehall Street is never far from the headlines. In recent days, the debate over the condition of Glasgow’s famous old street was sparked back into life following the publication of some well-considered views from
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'We had opportunity to locate anywhere in UK but Glasgow the ideal city'
An Australian financial technology group has revealed plans to establish an operations and development centre in Glasgow, creating more than 60 jobs over the next two years. HALO Invest, the wholly owned subsidiary of Sydney-based fintech firm
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Wood confirms sale of Ethos Energy to private equity investors
Wood has agreed to sell Aberdeen-based Ethos Energy to private equity investors in a deal worth $137 million (£104m) to the Scottish engineering group. Ethos, which employs 3,600 staff globally, will be taken over by US-based One Equity Partners
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'Cut-throat' cosmetic care 'not a nice industry to be in'
Along with the rest of the UK, demand for aesthetic medical treatments in Scotland has exploded in recent years and with that so has the number of practitioners and clinics offering both surgical and minimally invasive procedures. Estimating the
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Scottish entrepreneur David Moulsdale steps into the skincare breach
Last month’s dramatic collapse into liquidation of the clinics owned by SK:N Group has set the stage for Scottish optometry entrepreneur David Moulsdale’s expansion into the medical aesthetics market. The millionaire founder and chief executive
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Christmas light trail to return to Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens this winter
A popular Christmas light trail is returning to the Scottish capital this festive season and is set to create a sparkle with new installations. Christmas at the Botanics will return to the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh this November and last
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Retail bosses urge ScotGov to demonstrate public spending restraint in budget
Retail Industry experts have made a series of recommendations to the Scottish Government ahead of the budget this year. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has sent a budget submission to Finance Secretary Shona Robison, outlining a number of