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Inside St Mirren's six-figure training pitch struggles
St Mirren have finally returned to their Ralston training base after months on the road due to a nightmare pitch situation. The Paisley club invested heavily - to the tune of a six-figure fee - into a new surface at their base in April. However
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Go-ahead for new hotel 'that will redefine Glasgow’s Clydeside'
Glasgow City Council has approved plans for a new hotel "that will redefine Glasgow's Clydeside". The new 142-bedroom hotel will be built at the corner of Eastvale Place and Sandyford Street, adjacent to city events space SWG3. SWG3 founding
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'Deadly' fake vodka seizures spark Scotland-wide off-licences search
All local authorities in Scotland have been asked to conduct searches of off-licences in their area after further seizures of 'deadly' fake vodka over the weekend. Last month, 40 bottles of counterfeit vodka, sold in 35cl bottles (commonly known
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Flagship city restaurant refused permission to run takeaway from premises
The owners of Finnieston restaurant Sole Club could face enforcement action after they were refused permission to run a takeaway from the premises. Guests access the ‘speakeasy-style’ restaurant through a fridge door in ‘The Chippie’ — a fish and
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At least 12 migrants dead after boat sinks crossing Channel
At least 12 migrants have died after their boat sank trying to cross the English Channel. The French coastguard confirmed the deaths after up to 65 people were rescued off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez on Tuesday. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper branded
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Euros exit worse than Newcastle sacking, as Carver dissects Scotland failings
When members of a team’s coaching staff, or even sometimes the players, express their devastation at a disappointing result, the sentiment can often ring hollow in the ears of supporters. For all the problems with and failures of Scotland’s European
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Inside the Glasgow charity determined to make music more accessible
Learning to play a musical instrument can be a life-changing experience. But with the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, the significant expense of paying for music lessons can prove too much of a barrier for many parents. Fortunately, there
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'Spectacular' section of North Coast 500 to close overnight for eight weeks
A 'spectacular' section of the North Coast 500 is to close overnight for eight weeks. The 11-mile-long Beachach na Bà is a winding single-track road through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula in Wester Ross. Regarded as the most challenging
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Most people support net zero policies – so why is change so difficult?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. When John Swinney announces his Programme for Government tomorrow he is widely expected to focus on delivering on the Scottish public’s key concerns. Mr Swinney set out
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Who will lose out in SNP cuts? The key groups hit by spending squeeze
Shona Robison has confirmed that the Scottish Government will need to make £500 million of cuts to Scotland's public services to balance its books. The finance secretary said £188m of savings would be found across the Scottish Government departments
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Wildfires, flooding, GDP loss. Can the Highlands adapt to this?
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter It may not sound all that much to begin with. A reduction of –1.5% on gross domestic product (GDP) each year, due to the negative impacts of climate change in the Scottish Highlands
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Jenni Minto: Scotland 'will take part in UK-wide puberty blockers study'
Representatives for NHS Scotland will participate in a UK-wide study into the use of puberty blockers as a treatment for gender dysphoria in young people. Public health minister, Jenni Minto, confirmed the move in a statement to the Scottish Parliament
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Two men charged after on-duty police officer injured in collision
Two people have been charged after a police officer was seriously injured in an incident involving a car while on duty. Police said officers approached the vehicle on Low Waters Road in Hamilton at about 1pm on Friday, August 30, in the course
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Who's to blame for Scottish spending cuts?
The UK and Scottish governments have been warned against playing the "blame game" after £500 million of public service cuts were announced. Savings announced by Finance Secretary Shona Robison were blamed on the financial "failures" of the UK Government
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Carlos Alba: The SNP needs a lesson in economic literacy
“The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.” I’m always reminded of this quote by Thomas Sowell, the
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'Landmark' venue closes with immediate effect after 20 years in Glasgow
A 'landmark' Glasgow venue has closed with immediate effect after more than 20 years in Merchant City. It has today been announced that Metropolitan Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in Merchant Square has closed with reports of 40 jobs lost. In
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Creative Scotland considers halving maximum fund award after Rein controversy
Creative Scotland is considering halving the maximum award available from a fund for individual artists in response to the controversy over the explicit Rein project. The agency carried out a “lessons learned” review after it withdrew funding for
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Investment flow into Scottish businesses on the rise
The amount of venture capital money going into Scottish companies rose by more than a third in the first half of this year as investor sentiment picked up across the UK. The latest Private Enterprise Venture Pulse report from accountancy group
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Acclaimed Scottish city restaurant 'institution' sold after 23 years
A famous Scottish city restaurant has been sold after 23 years. The new owner plans to develop the evening offering at the city “institution” after sealing the deal. Smith and Clough Business Associates, who handled the sale, said the strong-performing
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Scottish distillery launches 'oldest whisky to date' bottled at 84-years-old
A Scottish whisky distillery is continuing its 200th birthday celebrations with the launch of its ‘oldest whisky to date’. In an “interpretation of time travel through whisky mastery”, The Macallan has released a new dual-chamber whisky bottle
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There's every reason in the world to fund Scotland's arts sector
This article appears as part of the Herald Arts newsletter. Only fools and right-wing ideologues still believe in the efficacy of trickle-down economics. But what about the trickle-up sort? It works, at least where the arts are concerned
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World-leading jazz singer joins Scottish National Jazz Orchestra on tour
One of the world’s leading jazz singers, Kurt Elling is joining the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) in concerts across Scotland later this month. An established friend of the SNJO, Chicago-born Elling has chosen music by some of the greatest
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Don't miss Julian Mason's incredible new exhibition in A Painted Day in Edinburgh
Acclaimed artist Julian Mason is set to present his stunning new exhibition - A Painted Day - at Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh beginning this weekend from September 7 to 21. Julian’s new collection of paintings explore the rugged isolation and
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Largest teaching union recommends acceptance of new pay offer
Scotland's largest teaching union has recommended members accept a new pay offer. Teaching unions put in a pay claim for a 6.5% rise in January, and unanimously rejected a 2% rise from August 2024 with a further 1% in May 2025. A new offer
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Armstrong completes MLS move
Scotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong has completed a move to Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps. The club announced the two-year deal on Tuesday afternoon after teasing the former Celtic midfielder's transfer on social media last night
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'Major milestone': Specsavers announces new seven-figure sponsorship deal with SFA
Specsavers has been announced as the official eye and ear care partner for the Scottish FA, Men’s and Women’s National Teams, and Scottish Football Match Officials. The opticians, which has sponsored the SFA’s match officials for the past 22 years
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'Stunned' Ian Murray breaks silence on Raith Rovers sacking
Ian Murray has revealed he was “stunned” to be sacked by Raith Rovers last month. The Championship club announced the decision on Sunday 4 August in the wake of a 1-0 defeat away to Airdrie on the opening day of the season. Rovers said Murray
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UK Government denies claim GB Energy HQ confirmed as Aberdeen
The UK Government has refused to confirm reports Great British Energy will be headquartered in Aberdeen. A spokesman for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said "no decision had been made". However, BBC Scotland has reported the
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Scotland's health budget slashed by £115m as Robison bids to fill £500m black hole
Shona Robison has confirmed that the Scottish Government will need to make £500 million of cuts to Scotland's public services to balance the budget. The Finance Secretary told MSPs that there was "uncertainty about additional funding" and that
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Montpellier teammate delivers update on Stuart Hogg's return to rugby
Sam Simmonds has delivered an update on former Scotland international Stuart Hogg as he prepared to make his long-awaited return to top-level rugby. The 32-year-old retired from professional rugby around a year ago after failing to overcome an
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Gunman has prison sentence trebled after Crown appeal
A man found guilty of firearm offences has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown. David Docherty, 35, was given a 40-month sentence in April 2024 following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The
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Historic letter which sparked Aberdeen's darkest day to go on show
It is a letter which led to one of the darkest days for Scotland’s granite city, penned at a time of tribulation when war raged across the land. The ‘Montrose Letter’ was written to the Provost of Aberdeen demanding the surrender of the town
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Pro-Israel Scottish Parliament group to meet for the first time in close to a year
A cross-party group of MSPs looking to "engage with Israel" will meet at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday for the first time in close to a year. Building Bridges with Israel was set up to "engage with Israel and build links based on business
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Celtic Champions League promise as fixture difficulty ratings emerge
Celtic’s Champions League fixtures have now been confirmed following Thursday’s draw, with the competition set to debut its hotly anticipated new format later this month. Brendan Rodgers’ side will be Scotland’s sole representatives in this year
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Review: Dido and Aeneas at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Dido and Aeneas Pitlochry Festival Theatre Scotland's “Theatre in the hills” has become something of a riverside multiplex with the addition of its studio space and the outdoor amphitheatre where the final offering of this summer’s season
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New coastal neighbourhood 'masterplan' unveiled for Edinburgh
Plans to transform Seafield in north-east Edinburgh into a new environmentally friendly coastline for the capital have been published by the council. The area is currently primarily made up of car showrooms, trades, light industry, the Lothian
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Creativity and colossal talent took centre stage at the Scottish Trade Fair
Amy McCusker, is founder of WeeBox, Scotland’s global subscription box. Here, she tells why the Scottish Trade Fair is a key event in her calendar “THERE are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward,” said Khalil Gibran. I find that
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St Mirren announce partnership with University of the West of Scotland
St Mirren have announced a landmark partnership with the University of the West of Scotland. The two Paisley institutions will work together to develop the relationship between sport and academia in Scotland. A Memorandum of Understanding has
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'Hard to believe': Historic Glasgow football pub announces shock closure
A historic Glasgow pub popular with Celtic fans has announced it is to close. The Squirrel Bar, located on Stevenson Street in the Calton area of the city, will close its doors for good at the end of October. Website Old Glasgow Pubs, which
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Will the SNP ever give up on the politics of pretence?
The SNP held its annual conference in Edinburgh at the weekend, where the party spent three days licking its wounds and seeking to regroup. Read our report here 👈 One of our readers was less than impressed, and today writes that the SNP has
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World-famous Scottish tourist viewpoint visitor centre goes on market
A visitor centre at a popular viewpoint named after a queen has been put on the market. The centre has a café and shop and gets around 120,000 visitors a year. Cornerstone Business Agents said: “This property is situated on the north-east
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Decrease in child mental health service waiting time performance
Waiting time performance for child mental health services has decreased slightly in the latest data. Figures for Scotland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) showed 84.1% of children and young people started treatment within 18
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Work begins to demolish 02 ABC in Glasgow despite objections from campaigners
Demolition work has begun on the ABC building on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street. As reported by The Herald, campaigners looking to save the former cinema and music venue's iconic art deco façade feared the structure could be torn down as soon as
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Why Arran is fast becoming a whisky hotspot
Arran has enjoyed a long and chequered history of whisky making, both legal and illegal, but an island distillery is now forging a stronger future for the industry The Isle of Arran has two distinctly different whisky distilleries, both owned by
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Why tackling racism has to take a prominent place in teaching
The civil unrest seen this summer highlighted that racism is as prevalent as it once was generations ago in British society, despite years of educational rhetoric calling it out. Up till now the curriculum has lacked the depth and engagement to look
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Eastern European film festival announces 2024 programme at three Scots venues
Unearthed masterpieces, documentaries and animated oddities are all on the bill for the Samizdat Eastern European Film Festival. Now in its third year and named for the dissemination of censored and banned materials in former Eastern Bloc states
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Ageing ScotRail trains to be replaced as drivers' union demand involvement
Scotland’s train drivers' union has demanded they are ‘fully involved’ in the process of procuring trains to replace their High-Speed Trains (HST) fleet that operate on InterCity routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness. The Scottish
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Huge Scotland reshuffle as four players drop out & three drafted in by Steve Clarke
Steve Clarke has been forced into a significant Scotland squad reshuffle after four players dropped out. Celtic duo James Forrest and Greg Taylor are both out of contention to face Poland and Portugal with Robby McCrorie and Che Adams also not
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It is not easy for us all to embrace the autumn leaves
CONNIE Christopher radiates a wisdom rooted in her decades of owning and managing a Virginia equestrian facility with her family. To speak with her is to engage with a resilient woman who has faithfully committed her life and talents to delivering
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School and bin strikes could hit across Scotland as union rejects pay offer
Bin strikes and school closures could hit across Scotland after council workers voted overwhelmingly to reject a pay offer from local government. Unison, the largest union in local government, has mandates for strike action by waste and recycling
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Historic Wallace Monument construction plans to go on display for first time
The plans which led to the construction of the National Wallace Monument will go on display for the first time as part of celebrations around Stirling’s 900th anniversary. The rare opportunity to study the plans will form the centrepiece of a double
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Sports bar and restaurant plan for historic landmark bank gets green light
Plans to transform an A-listed landmark bank building into a sports bar and restaurant in a Scottish city have been approved. The proposals include private dining rooms, a mezzanine level and darts area under a brand operated by an English pub
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Police launch CCTV appeal after Celtic vs Rangers pyro incident
A CCTV appeal has been launched following an incident involving pyrotechnics during a match between Celtic and Rangers. Officers in Glasgow have released the image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an investigation into “culpable
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Scots Tory leadership candidate insists he is not an ‘establishment candidate’
A Scottish Conservative leadership candidate has insisted he is not an “establishment candidate” after his colleague posed the question on television. Speaking on a special episode of Scotland Tonight on STV, candidates Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser
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Scotland had 'worst summer since 2015' with double August rainfall in Glasgow
The UK has had its worst summer for almost a decade – while parts of Scotland have experienced almost double the normal rainfall for this time of year. Provisional figures from the Met Office show that it has been the coolest summer since 2015
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Andy Murray brands tennis scheduling “a total mess” after late US Open finishes
Andy Murray has called the scheduling of the US Open a “total mess” after the latest ever finish of a women’s match on Sunday night. Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng won her gold-medal rematch with Donna Vekic in a war of attrition, finally getting
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Warning over police numbers with 1,000 eligible to retire before next summer
Almost 1,000 Scottish police officers are eligible to retire before next summer, it has emerged. The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) warned that Police Scotland’s strength would suffer if recruitment did not keep up with the retirement rate.
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Kevin McKenna: State-funded public restaurants an idea whose time has come
For those of you who have never attended the annual conference of a major political party, the Fear of Missing Out will never haunt what remains of your life. You may not be sympathetic to the work of the press, but when it comes to these annual jamborees
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Herald Diary: A harsh lesson from William McIlvanney, teacher
School’s out A HERALD article about the late, great Kilmarnock novelist and one-time teacher, William McIlvanney, sparks a childhood memory from David Clark of Tarbolton, who attended McIlvanney's English class at Greenwood Academy from 1972 until
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Letters: Don't bulldoze Glasgow's architectural heritage: we must save the ABC gem
We call on the current owners of the ABC Cinema, OBARCS (ABC) Ltd, and future developer Vita Group to save the eye-catching portico entrance of this Glasgow landmark and retain it as part of future proposals for this site. This former cinema, which
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Oscar Onley: My Tour de France success gives me huge belief for the Tour of Britain
“I know that in cycling, it just doesn’t get harder than the Tour de France. So having done that, it gives me so much confidence going into other races.” Oscar Onley knows that having not just survived but thrived when confronted with the toughest
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Neil Mackay: Yes, Scottish and British nationalism are two very different things
My journey towards Scottish independence was psychologically fraught. I arrived here from Northern Ireland in 1995, fleeing both British and Irish nationalism. I believed - and still do - in Irish unity as a matter of historic justice. Ireland
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Letters: How can we have a social contract, Mr Swinney, when everything is broken?
I AM compelled to express my dismay over First Minister John Swinney’s repeated claims of a "social contract" in Scotland, which seem increasingly hollow in light of our deteriorating public services ("Swinney: Free services will remain despite tough
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Analysis: Will new Scottish Tory leader need to gel with UK party boss? Absolutely
Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly launched their bids to lead the Conservative Party on Monday after Rishi Sunak announced his resignation in July following the party's worst election defeat in more than a century to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour. Ms
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Nick Rodger: Things can only get better as women's game revels in champagne moments
Did you listen to any of Sir Keir Starmer’s speech last week? It painted such a bleak picture, I had to go and stare at that painting of The Scream by Edvard Munch just to cheer myself up. According to the Prime Minister, things are going to get
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Scotch whisky distillery reveals export surge, reveals new partnership
Holyrood Distillery has underlined its strong growth in exports, revealing sales at the mid-year point already exceed those of 2023 by 15% in spite of "challenging market conditions". The Edinburgh-based distillery noted it currently exports to
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Prime lambs continue to meet demand at Ayr
Round-up Bullocks at St Boswells yesterday averaged 307p/kg and sold to 326p/kg, while heifers averaged 303p/kg and sold to 340p/kg, and cast cows averaged 211p/kg and sold to 247p/kg or £230 gross. Lambs averaged 295p/kg or £138/head and sold
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Scottish accountancy firm founded by father and son in finals
A Dundee accountancy firm is celebrating being shortlisted in the Employer of the Year, Small Company, category in the Accounting Excellence Awards. Ashton McGill has made it on to a six-strong shortlist, along with Ellacott Morris, Gooding Accounts
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'Essence of our dream' captured in footage says new Scottish distillery chief
New drone footage of a Scottish distillery shows the progress made as it edges towards completion. The distillery said the operator “captured the essence of the dream” as it told how the distinctive design was chosen. Martin McAdam, chief executive
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Restaurant and bar in ‘sought-after locale’ brought to market
A restaurant and bar in a “sought-after” location in a Scottish city has been brought to the market. The business has had the same owners for 16 years “in one of the most desirable pitches” of the city. Cornerstone Business Agents said: “Hamilton
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Hamilton firm marks 60 years in business with major investments
A Hamilton firm which has grown to become one of Europe’s leading players in recycling complex metal alloys and superalloys is celebrating 60 years in business. Ireland Alloys is marking the milestone with the announcement of a series of investments
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'Iconic' ABC building in Glasgow could be demolished this week campaigners fear
Glasgow's ABC building could be facing demolition as early as this week, as a campaign group calls for its 'iconic' art deco entrance to be saved. The former music venue suffered severe damage in 2018 in the second of two fires at the Glasgow School
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Oasis impact will be less than supersonic for the economy
The cover of the March 2002 edition of Time magazine pictures a brazenly assured Paul David Hewson in full defiance mode along with the headline question: “Can Bono save the world?”. Time isn’t adverse to a bit of tongue-in-cheek humour but one
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Law firm cites Scottish expansion as profits surge
Law firm Burges Salmon has underlined its continuing recruitment of top legal talent in Scotland as it reported a significant leap in profits and turnover during its most recent financial year. The Bristol-headquartered firm, which launched in
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Swinney told cut regulations, speed up planning and work with Starmer
First Minister John Swinney has been told to cut regulations, speed up Scotland's planning system and work effectively with Sir Keir Starmer to allow businesses to "reach their potential" as he sets out how he proposes to boost economic growth as he
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Lack of contingency plans criticised as Robison sets out significant spending cuts
Shona Robison has been told the public needs full transparency over expected spending cuts after economic experts criticised the lack of contingency planning. The Finance Secretary will update MSPs on the scale of Scottish Government spending cuts
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Glasgow health initiative to be expanded after initial success
A programme set up to combat health inequality in Glasgow will be expanded across the city. The Live Well Community Referral Service was initially trialled in Calton in 2022, before expanding to include Bridgeton, Parkhead, Shettleston and Tollcross
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New report presents sobering impact of climate change on Scottish Highlands
A new report into the impact climate change will have on the Scottish Highlands has painted a concerning picture with threats to wildlife and fauna. Highland Adapts has released it’s economic analysis of the risks and opportunities in the region