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Striker who missed Euro 2024 backs under-fire Scotland manager to bring success
Kevin Nisbet is determined to prove himself as he seeks to revive his Scotland career at Aberdeen, expressing confidence in Steve Clarke's leadership to guide the national team forward. Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign was a huge letdown, with the
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Messi and Ronaldo notable 2024 Ballon d'Or omissions as first-time winner guaranteed
Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been left off the nominees list for this year's men's Ballon d'Or, paving the way for a new champion. Leading the nominations are Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who are part of a group of six English
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Australia show their strength as Scotland are thrashed in opening T20 international
Any notion that Australia might take it easy on their first trip to Scotland for 11 years was brutally and quickly exposed as a myth on a chastening afternoon for the home side. The Baggy Greens head from here down to England and, while winning
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Jack Draper surges into US Open semi-final with another straight-sets victory
Jack Draper further announced himself as the new star of British tennis by reaching the US Open semi-finals. In the first grand slam since Andy Murray ended his stellar career, Draper has stepped up into the limelight and is taking New York by
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Poland expecting 'very interesting' Nations League opener against Scotland
As the latest edition of the UEFA Nations League kicks off, Poland's head coach Michal Probierz is ready to take on a wounded Scotland in what promises to be an intriguing clash on Thursday night. Both teams are coming off disappointing exits from
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Child poverty focus welcome but more cash needed, says charity
The Scottish Government’s focus on child poverty is welcome, a leading charity has said, but more funding will be needed to improve the situation. John Swinney laid out his Programme for Government on Wednesday, pledging “significant reform” of
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Stuart Armstrong excited to reunite with ex-Dundee United teammate in MLS
Stuart Armstrong has expressed his excitement about reuniting with Ryan Gauld on the field, a decade after they were piling their trade together at Dundee United. Armstrong recently joined Vancouver Whitecaps on a two-year contract following his
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Concerns over mental health funding after ‘disproportionate’ £18m cut
A charity and the National Union of Students have voiced concerns about cuts in mental health funding, saying the Scottish Government is failing to deliver what it promised. In her financial update on Tuesday, Shona Robison said there would be
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Four dead and at least nine injured in shooting at US high school
Four people have been killed and at least nine others injured in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia. A suspect was arrested as officers swarmed the campus and students rushed for shelter in a football stadium. The suspect
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Talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s clash with Luxembourg
Northern Ireland begin a new Nations League campaign on Thursday night when Luxembourg will be the visitors to Windsor Park. Here, the PA news agency looks at the top talking points going into the fixture. Welcome home Michael O’Neill’s
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Advances in brain sensor tech could 'transform' care for stroke and spinal injuries
Advances in brain sensor technology could transform how doctors monitor patients with chronic neurological conditions, according to new research. Scientists from Edinburgh University said that emerging developments in semiconductor technology
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Plaque unveiled outside Billy Bremner’s childhood home in Stirling
A plaque has been unveiled in honour of former Leeds and Scotland midfielder Billy Bremner outside his boyhood home in Stirling. The brainchild of a group of Leeds supporters, the memorial was commissioned in partnership with the Scottish Football
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The SNP's universal promises collide with their supermassive budget black hole
Humza Yousaf may have killed the Bute House Agreement, but it’s John Swinney who buried it. Yesterday, in his first Programme for Government, the First Minister all but confirmed the scrapping of the conversion therapy ban, and indicated that plans
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Story of Stone of Destiny celebrated in new Gaelic play
Meanbh-chuileag, Fèisean nan Gàidheal's theatre-in-education service for Second Level Gaelic Medium pupils, is back on tour with a new story about the history of the Stone of Destiny and its removal from Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day in 1950.
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Rent controls welcome but not enough to end housing crisis, ministers told
Campaigners have welcomed commitments on rent controls from the Scottish Government but warned the plans do not go far enough to address the country's housing crisis. In his first Programme for Government since becoming First Minister, John Swinney
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'It's evolution': Steve Clarke relishing Scotland squad 'freshness' amid withdrawals
Steve Clarke anticipates a "big reaction" from Scotland in their UEFA Nations League opener against Poland at Hampden Park on Thursday, noting a "nice freshness" in his squad. The national team boss acknowledged that while he hinted at a new direction
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Five of the best barn conversions for sale in Scotland
Our expert property writer Beverley Brown rounds up Scotland's finest homes for sale An alternative to country houses and traditional farmhouses, rural barn conversions combine age and character on the outside, with a uniquely configured, modern
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Programme for Government: FM abandons universal free school meal pledge
John Swinney has scrapped plans to extend free school meals to all primary pupils in Scotland, instead targeting those from the poorest families. Currently, all children in primary 1 to 5, at schools run by their local council or funded by the
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Staff were scared to raise concerns over patients, whistleblower tells inquiry
A whistleblower who raised concerns about infection control at a superhospital said staff were terrified due to a “culture of bullying”, the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry has heard. The inquiry is investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth
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Scotland Under-21s face crucial matches without key players but Gemmill stays hopeful
Scotland Under-21 head coach Scot Gemmill is taking a positive stance on the recent promotion of young stars Josh Doig and Connor Barron to the senior national team squad. This news, however, comes with a significant challenge for Gemmill, as his
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Peter Wright back into world top ten after toppling Luke Littler in Germany
Peter Wright has returned to the top ten in the world rankings after toppling Luke Littler in last weekend’s German Darts Championship final. ‘Snakebite’ won six legs in a row, fighting back from 3-0 and 5-2 down to stun the 17-year-old Premier
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Scots hotel industry backed to 'end the summer on a high'
The importance of major cultural events to the Scottish hotel industry has been underlined by a new report, which raises the prospect of the summer months ending on a high for hoteliers. Scotland’s hotels enjoyed another strong month in July, as
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Is a future Scottish Tory first minister unrealistic?
Scottish Tory leadership candidate Russell Findlay said he hopes his party is not just the bridesmaid when it comes to Holyrood election results. But is he right to have optimism over the chances of being first minister in the future? He and his
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Swinney toughens ministerial code in wake of Matheson and Sturgeon probes
John Swinney is to strengthen the code under which ministers are investigated in the wake of the probes into Michael Matheson and Nicola Sturgeon. The First Minister made the announcement at the end of his statement unveiling his programme of work
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Glasgow virologists AI research 'could pave way to first ever Hep C vaccine'
Glasgow scientists have used artificial intelligence to unravel never-before-seen details about viruses, potentially paving the way to new vaccines. Working with colleagues based in Sydney, researchers at Glasgow University's Centre for Virus
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Brian Wilson: The biggest failing of the Scottish Government is poverty of ideas
When political incompetence and fiscal incontinence collide, you end up with Shona Robison’s statement to Holyrood: a miserable patchwork of blame-shifting and false excuses for a mess overwhelmingly of their own making. The SNP’s case is that
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Celebrations mark 60th anniversary of 'iconic' Forth Road Bridge
An “iconic” bridge has marked 60 years since it was opened to traffic with a number of celebrations involving communities on both sides of the water. The Forth Road Bridge across the Firth of Forth connects North Queensferry in Fife with South
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Scottish capital mulling millions in education cuts
The City of Edinburgh Council is weighing tens of millions in education savings ahead of next year's budget talks, with some cuts targeting additional support needs services. A report to Tuesday's education committee laid out details for roughly
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'Give them something to shout about': Scotland captain demands Euros reaction
Scotland captain Andy Robertson is determined to reignite a sense of optimism among the Tartan Army as they prepare for their UEFA Nations League opener against Poland on Thursday night. After a series of challenging matches coupled with a disappointing
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Government orders review into scandal hit Creative Scotland as arts funding increased
The Scottish Government has announced a review of Creative Scotland to “ensure its operations and structure are optimal to the needs of the culture sector.” The troubled arts quango's “remit and functions as a funding body” will be examined.
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'Very exciting moment' - Scottish airline's revelation on future flights
Loganair has expressed hopes of having hybrid-electric aircraft in operation by the end of this decade, after joining with Swedish airplane manufacturer Heart Aerospace to launch a “new and exclusive partnership dedicated to decarbonising regional
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Scottish Tory candidates admit they need to stand up to UK party for Holyrood success
Scottish Tory leadership candidates have admitted they will need to stand up to their UK bosses if the party hopes to succeed in the 2026 Holyrood election. During a leadership special of Holyrood Sources podcast, Meghan Gallacher, Murdo Fraser
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Biggest space industry event ever held in Scotland prepares for launch
Glasgow will soon welcome global leaders to explore new frontiers at the biggest space industry event ever held in Scotland. With just one week before Space-Comm Expo Scotland at SEC Glasgow on September 11-12, the countdown to launch is on.
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Scotland manager denies narrative that Che Adams asked to be withdrawn from his squad
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has firmly refuted claims suggesting that striker Che Adams requested to be excused from the latest national team squad because he wanted extra time to settle into life in Italy. The 28-year-old started all three games
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‘Some of the best in the world’: Six must-see beaches on the isles
By Robin McKelvie After an iffy summer, with patches of sunshine just teasing at what could have been, you might be tempted to give up on Scotland’s beaches. But don’t despair just yet as in the isles we have some of the best beaches I’ve seen
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Scottish hospitality operator to open 21st venue in Musselburgh this winter
One of Scotland’s leading hospitality operators has announced it will be opening its 21st venue. Buzzworks has unveiled plans to open another ‘Lido’ café in Musselburgh this winter after the success of establishments in Troon and Prestwick.
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Specialist officers join search for missing Edinburgh mother
Specialist officers have begun searching an area of Edinburgh as part of investigations to find a mother of three missing for almost a year. Khasha Smith, 35, was last seen to be safe and well during a Facetime call with a friend on October 10
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Swinney shelves Sturgeon's Holyrood conversion therapy ban
John Swinney is to shelve Nicola Sturgeon's plans for a Scottish ban on conversion therapy and look to back Labour's version of the policy in a move to avoid igniting a new row inside the SNP. The First Minister did not include a bill to ban the
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Mitsubishi to cut 400 jobs at Livingston heat pump factory after 'downturn in demand'
More than 400 jobs at the Mitsubishi Electric factory in Livingston are at risk. The plant in Livingston, West Lothian, is the largest heat pump manufacturer in the UK. The firm currently employs over 1,600 people in Livingston but is looking
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Anas Sarwar is a hard man to find? Of course he is
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Anas Sarwar was described as a “hard man to find” by his political rivals at the weekend. But when your two main opposition parties face defining moments in Holyrood, is
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Crossing into another world: the mysteries of a great Scottish bridge
In my loft at home there’s a newspaper clipping of a photograph of the Forth Road Bridge, with me and a thousand or so others setting off from its southern approach on a charity run. I was a couple of months shy of my thirteenth birthday; friends and
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Are National Treatment Centres making a difference to Scotland's NHS?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter How big a difference are Scotland's available National Treatment Centres making to elective activity in the NHS? Non-urgent, planned operations are the first to be cancelled due
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Neil Gray admits Oasis ticket hunt during Alzheimer's event at SNP Conference
Neil Gray has admitted he was in the queue trying to buy tickets for Oasis during a panel discussion on Alzheimer's disease at the SNP conference. The confession from the Health Secretary comes just days after he rubbished a newspaper’s report
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Discover the revolutionary leading light in virtual independent schooling
As parents, the choices you make about your child’s education are some of the most critical decisions you’ll ever face. For many, the traditional private school route has been the go-to for a top-tier education. However, with the recent VAT increase
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More than three quarters of Scots fire service estate have poor decontamination
More than three quarters of Scotland’s fire service estate has decontamination facilities deemed to be “poor or bad”, the service has said as more than £800 million of work is needed. Analysis by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and
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Gore galore as Bloody Scotland McIlvanney Prize shortlist revealed
It is awarded for Scotland’s most gruesome tale of the year – the stories which set spines tingling and readers reaching for the light switch. And the shortlist this year’s McIlvanney Prize – awarded by Bloody Scotland for the best crime book
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Police probe launched after second Paisley car fire in three days
A car fire in Paisley in the early hours of Wednesday morning is being treated as 'wilful' by Police Scotland as they launched an investigation into the incident. Officers were called to Fairway Avenue in the town shortly after midnight on Wednesday
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Hamilton College cracks the code on preparing pupils for the future
In a world where the pace of change is unprecedented and the future of work is unpredictable, the challenge for parents is clear: How can they best prepare their children for an ever-changing future? Hamilton College, a 2-18 private school in Lanarkshire
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Record-breaking summer for top Scottish visitor attraction
A social history tour through the underworld of Edinburgh's Royal Mile has reported a record-breaking summer after welcoming over 93,000 guests from around the globe. Guests have visited the Royal Mile attraction from as far afield as Aruba, Trinidad
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If we don't know where the money will come from, does it exist?
How can a government implement an ambitious education reform agenda while considering almost half a billion in public spending cuts? This tension dominated the almost two hours that Higher and Further Education Minister Graeme Dey spent giving
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Scottish surgery patients benefit from the cutting edge of robotic innovation
Ross Hall Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is Scotland’s largest private hospital, and is well-established in both the community and further afield. Ross Hall Hospital sees patients for a variety of conditions and offers treatments across
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Plans and concepts revealed for replacement of University of Edinburgh's Darwin Tower
Plans have been submitted for a new building to replace the Darwin Tower at the University of Edinburgh. Glasgow architects BMJ have put forward the plans and have released concept images of what the new building, entitled ‘New Darwin’, would look
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Scotland's register of 'at risk' buildings' not fulfilling any of its key purposes'
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has paused the Buildings at Risk Register (BARR) after a report found "insufficient evidence" to demonstrate that it has a significant impact in bringing buildings back into use. The BARR was set up in 1990 in
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Shame on the Scottish media for pathetic attacks on Alba
The National Centre for Social Research yesterday published part of its 41st British Social Attitudes in which it found Scottish independence supporters are more likely than unionists “to have an inclusive, ‘civic' understanding of what it means to
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Green light for student flats at site of Scottish football legend’s demolished pub
Plans for student flats at the site of a Scottish football legend’s former pub have been approved. The Scottish Government supported an appeal over the proposals for student flats at the site of the pub of one of the most famous players in the
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A winter’s night in a country house … this will not end well
Death at the Sign of the Rock Kate Atkinson (Doubleday, £22) The sixth of Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie novels, Death at the Sign of the Rock can trace its origins back many years to when the author first toyed with the idea of writing an Agatha
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Five of the best budget eats for students in Scotland
September marks the annual pilgrimage of students across Scotland heading back to university – with some of them likely to blow their student loan within the first week of term. With that in mind, here’s a roundup of some of the best budget-friendly
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'You don't know where the money's coming from?' Dey pressed on college pay deal
Minister for Higher and Further Education Graeme Dey has failed to explain how the government will fund a recurring £4.5m boost for colleges to increase lecturer pay. MSPs were left unimpressed on Wednesday when they pressed Mr Dey for explicit
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Suicide prevention charity alarm at £20m cut to mental health services
A charity which supports men at risk of suicide has raised the alarm over the Scottish Government's decision to cut almost £20m from mental health services. Finance secretary Shona Robison on Tuesday announced £500m of spending reductions including
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Traffic misery for Glasgow Southsiders as emergency water works begin
Motorists navigating a busy commuter route through Glasgow face traffic misery after emergency repairs were announced. Scottish water has warned of “disruption” and put a traffic management plan in place along Pollokshaws Road, on the city’s
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Letters: Spare us the California mysticism, Big Yin: tell us what you really think
AS I watched Billy Connolly last night (In My Own Words, BBC1, September 2) I was reminded of the old guys who used to shuffle into the Sarry Heid (Saracen Head pub) from the Great Eastern or one of the other "models" in the area. "Models" were
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Single-use cups charge can help save the planet
Last month, the Scottish Government announced a landmark consultation on the possible introduction of a 25p charge on all single-use cups when buying a drink, regardless of the material. But a crucial reason behind this intervention was notably
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Stagecoach drivers in Strathtay and Perth receive 'inflation beating' pay rise
Around 300 bus drivers are set for a significant pay uplift after a successful series of talks Unite the Union confirmed on Wednesday 4 September that around 300 Stagecoach drivers in Strathtay and Perth have overwhelmingly backed the pay rise
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Celtic duo to go head-to-head on international duty
Celtic teammates Alistair Johnston and Auston Trusty are set to face each other on international duty this weekend. The rare matchup will give Celtic fans an opportunity to see the club duo go head-to-head as Canada take on USA in Kansas City on
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Man who abused girls for two decades jailed at Edinburgh High Court
A man who abused two young girls over the course of 20 years has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Derek Lamond, 59, targeted the victims at various Fife addresses, as well as during car journeys in other parts of Scotland. He provided
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How to protect your garden from terrible summers
]It’s official: this has been the wettest summer ever in parts of Scotland. I certainly can’t remember getting less from the kitchen garden for many a year or sitting outside so seldom. A cool, damp spring keenly followed by a super soggy summer have
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V&A Dundee announces exhibition programme for 2024/25 - all you need to know
'A love story to the city of Dundee' and an exhibition exploring mans' relationship with gardens will feature among the centrepiece events in the V&A Dundee's programme for 2024/25. ‘The Dundee Tapestry’, billed as a love story to the city,
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Extra trains added for Scotland v Poland as road re-opening to ease matchday traffic
ScotRail has issued travel advice to the Tartan Army ahead of Scotland’s first match since Euro 2024. Steve Clarke’s side are looking to dust off a disappointing summer tournament when they host Poland on Thursday night in the first match of the
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People urged to avoid beach after huge whale carcass washes ashore
People have been advised to stay away from a popular beach after a huge whale carcass washed ashore on the tide. The dead sea mammal was spotted in the surf at Lunan bay, near Abroath, prompting locals to urge people to stay clear. Local
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Rangers vs St Johnstone could be moved to Sunday night due to Great Scottish Run
Rangers’ Scottish Premiership match with St Johnstone next month could be moved to a Sunday night kick-off due to logistical challenges. The Glasgow club confirmed they will return to Ibrox on 21 September for their Premier Sports Cup tie with
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Major trunk road in Dumfries and Galloway closed after morning crash
One of Scotland’s major trunk roads has been closed this morning after a crash. Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes after a two-vehicle crash on the A75 this morning. It happened in the Creetown area, near Castle Douglas
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US Open day nine: Jack Draper continues campaign to nab grand slam title
Jack Draper hopes to continue his US Open run when he takes on Alex de Minaur in the quarter-final on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Americans dominated as Emma Navarro booked her first grand slam semi-final while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe set
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How much will your state pension increase by next year?
Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the
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Brad Wheal eagerly anticipating T20 rematch with Australia after World Cup heartache
IT will be about 20 degrees cooler and there will be a lot less on the line but Scotland’s desire to win remains the same as they prepare for a reunion with Australia this week. Back in St Lucia in June it was a place in the Super 8s of the T20
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Herald Diary: One burning question about James Bond
The hard problem OVERHEARD in a pub in Glasgow’s West End by reader Don Murphy. Two student types were having a drink. One of the young chaps appeared crestfallen as he gazed gloomily into his Guinness. “What’s the matter, dude?” asked
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‘Remarkable’ Pictish ring buried for 1,000 years found by amateur on dig's last day
An amateur archaeologist has told of his excitement at finding a Pictish ring buried for more than 1000 years on the last day of a dig. The kite-shaped ring has a garnet, or red glass centre, and was discovered at Burghead fort, Moray, by volunteer
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Letters: Indy is a matter of putting dreams before schemes
I READ Neil Mackay’s article occasioned by the British Social Attitudes Report ("Scottish nationalism is an entirely different beast", The Herald, September 3). Here he outlines his "journey towards Scottish independence". Two things immediately
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Calum Steele: Memo to the Government: the key to the drugs fight is beating addiction
Sarah (not her real name) was 15 when I first met her. A stunningly beautiful, popular young woman, succeeding in school, and who from outward appearance had the world at her feet should never have been coming to police attention. But come to police
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World's largest offshore wind farm secures contract in renewables round
A floating windfarm in Scotland, on track to be one of the largest in the world, is one of 37 Scottish projects to be supported by the UK Government in the latest round of renewables contracts. The Scottish Government welcomed the successful applications
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Martin Hannan: Scotland has too small a player base to waste any player
To get to play for Scotland at the highest level there used to be a fairly defined way of doing so, what is now called the pathway. Back then, and I’m talking way back in the amateur era, such a pathway was just for men and not women – the distaff
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Ex-hurdler Fran Smith says slow and steady growth can help St Johnstone win race
As I shake the hand of Fran Smith, St Johnstone’s new chief executive officer, he informs me that in one of his previous lives as an international class hurdler, a legendary reporter from this paper - who shall remain anonymous, but whose name rhymes
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Alison Rowat: Danger ahead for Starmer as Blair makes last-ditch bid for legacy
TWO things you can say for certain about Tony Blair’s new book, out this week. One, there will be no Harry Potter-style midnight queues at bookshops to get hold of a copy. Two: it will not contain a dedication to Keir Starmer. No “For Keir, on
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' Glasgow exhibition among Summer's most visited attractions
Three young ballet dancers twirled and pirouetted in front of the famous artworks that capture their talent in vivid pastels and oil paint. More than 30,000 people have visited Discovering Degas: Collecting in the Time of Sir William Burrell, making
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Analysis: Is Scotland about to be plunged into a new era of austerity?
Thanks to a raft of leaks, we already knew about some of the big cuts in Shona Robison’s statement. We knew that the Scottish Government was pausing a scheme providing free iPads and laptops to people who are "digitally excluded." We knew that
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Ian McConnell: Pussyfooting Labour like bull in a china shop - endangering Scotland
To say that the new Labour Government has been pussyfooting about in lamentable ways in key areas would be quite the understatement. However, in one area it will have seemed, at least to some, like a bull in a china shop. Prime Minister Sir
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Craft distiller launches spirit with flavours 'inspired by Scottish Highlands'
A Scottish craft distiller has unveiled a new rum with flavours it says are “inspired by the Scottish Highlands”. Badachro Distillery, on the north-west coast of Scotland, has launched Surfing Puffin rum. It describes the rum as “a companion spirit
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Scottish accountancy firm hires new partner
Independent Scottish accountancy practice Gilliland and Company has appointed Anne Smith as a business services partner as it pursues growth. Ms Smith joins the firm from accountancy firm Azets, where she was a partner. She specialises in advising
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'Iconic' North Lanarkshire church and estate for sale
AN “iconic” parish church and estate in North Lanarkshire, billed as suitable for development, has been put up for sale. Bargeddie Parish Church, based in a “strategic and convenient location” close to the M8 motorway and railway station, includes
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Outgoing TV boss leaves company in 'good shape and stronger creatively'
Simon Pitts delivered his valedictory financial update from STV to the City today and as he prepares to leave for pastures new, he has grounds to reflect on a job well done. Mr Pitts, who will take over as chief executive of media firm Global next
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Airlines reveal passenger traffic records
Two airlines have revealed passenger traffic records for August. READ MORE: You read in old books about the quality of the whisky here. I want to recreate that' Ryanair said its passenger numbers for August totalled 20.5 million, up by 8% on
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Scottish broadcast chief heads for sunset with profits on up
The outgoing chief executive of STV has declared the Glasgow media company is in “good shape” as he prepares to step down after six years in charge. Simon Pitts, who will be succeeded by ITV veteran Rufus Radcliffe on November 1, hailed STV’s “
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Shares surge in Scots technology star amid bright outlook in US
SHARES in Craneware, the software specialist focused on the US healthcare market, closed up nearly 8% after annual results beat expectations and the firm declared investments made over recent years are "coming to fruition". Analysts upgraded revenue
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Family sells fish and chip shop that has ‘served locals for almost 50 years’
A fish and chip shop at a prime site in an upmarket city locale has been sold. The previous operator, who is to concentrate on a separate restaurant offering nearby, took over the premises seven years ago but the shop occupied the location for
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Defiant Swinney 'optimistic' despite £500m spending cuts
John Swinney has said the Scottish Government remains “optimistic” it can still “enhance the lives of children and their families” as he prepares to set out his first Programme for Government on Wednesday a day after his finance secretary announced
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Two new murals to appear in Glasgow as part of Bookshop Day
Two new murals will appear in Glasgow City Centre as part of world Bookshop Day on Saturday, October 12. Glasgow is being put under the spotlight as part of this year’s event and local artists Jacqueline Briggs and Jack Stamp will work with Jack