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We were the better team: Lyndon Dykes targets Portugal result after Poland heartbreak
LYNDON Dykes tonight insisted that Scotland can take positives from their second half fightback against Poland and and targeted a result against Portugal despite the Nations League defeat they suffered at Hampden. Birmingham City striker Dykes
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Scott McTominay in honest Scotland 'self-inflicted' admission
Scott McTominay insists Scotland only have themselves to blame for yet another sorry case of shooting themselves in the foot. A 96th-minute winner saw Poland ruin Steve Clarke's side apparent comeback at the national stadium in Glasgow's southside
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Clarke refuses to blame Hanley for Scotland defeat and thanks fans for backing
Steve Clarke refused to single out Grant Hanley after his late penalty concession saw Scotland fall to defeat against Poland at Hampden Park in the opening game of their Nations League section. The Scots came back from the dead on the night, clawing
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Scotland 2 Poland 3: Stirring fightback undone by errors as Scots fall to defeat
Scotland dragged themselves off the canvas only to inflict the knockout blow on themselves in a topsy-turvy defeat to Poland. Manager Steve Clarke came into this game under huge pressure, and at least the players did show that they are still fighting
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Scotland's players rated as comeback is foiled by late Poland winner
Scotland came from two goals down to secure what looked like a vital point in their Nations League opener against Poland. However, the visitors had other ideas as they scored a 96th minute winner to claim all three points in Glasgow. Second-half
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Family ‘heartbroken’ after ex-rugby star Scott Hastings’ wife confirmed missing
The wife of former Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings has been missing since Tuesday when she went swimming in the Firth of Forth, the Hastings family have confirmed. Jenny Hastings failed to return after going for a swim in Wardie Bay
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Sloppy Scotland press self-destruct button as Steve Clarke goes Back to the Future
STEVE Clarke stressed yesterday that he would not be doing anything rash or radical as he attempts to pick Scotland up after their disappointing Euro 2024 finals in Germany in the summer and he was true to his word. “It’s evolution, not revolution
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Steve Clarke names Scotland starting XI to face Poland in Nations League
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland starting line-up to face Poland. The national team begin their Nations League campaign at Hampden tonight. Read more: Scotland vs Poland: TV channel, live stream & team news
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10 Scottish spa hotels for a relaxing Autumn getaway
As the leaves start to change and evenings draw in, there's surely nothing more tempting than the thought of escaping to one of Scotland's many luxury spas for a day of total relaxation. Whether you’re looking for last minute weekend treat in the
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The money was finally found to end colleges dispute... but from where?
This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. “Members cannot come to this chamber and rattle off a list of demands… without in any way identifying how they would be funded. That is reckless.” So said Graeme Dey MSP, Minister
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Can we please move on from thinking pop music is the best thing ever?
In the 2010s, a major consensus shift took over music. Everyone started to take pop music far more seriously, with the term ‘poptimist’ springing forth to signal this shift. At the time, it was needed. The rock-centric critical eye had become long
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Holyrood Budget Bill battle: Could the SNP government be on the brink of collapse?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Are we about to enter uncharted territory in Holyrood? Could this be the year the Scottish Government fails to get its budget through? In recent pre-Bute House agreement
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Scottish poet, actor and author who penned mental health book
Duncan Llywelyn Campbell Born: 30 March 1993 Died: 14 August 2024 Actor and Poet Dunk died at home surrounded by his family in Lower Largo following extensive treatment for diffuse hemispheric glioma, a rare and aggressive form of brain
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Scots poet who died from cancer inspiring fight for change in UK treatments
The father of a Scottish actor, poet and author has urged the UK to become more open to taking risks with clinical trials after his son died from an aggressive form of brain cancer. Duncan Campbell, or Dunk, passed away last month after a three-and-a-half
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Angus Robertson meets arts trade union leaders amid protests over funding cuts
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson met with trade union leaders on Thursday, in what could prove to be a major step forward in securing vital funding for Scotland’s artists and performers. The crunch talks came amidst a colourful rally outside
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Rain and riots dampen Primark's parade
Blaming poor performance on the weather isn't a good look but there's no denying the impact of a soggy summer on sales at Primark. In a trading update issued this morning Primark owner AB Foods said like-for-like sales are expected to have fallen
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Operation Branchform: Police seek next steps from prosecutors in SNP finances probe
Police Scotland has asked prosecutors for direction into the next steps of the SNP finances investigation which involves former first minister Nicola Sturgeon. Officers have sent an updated “advice and guidance” report to the Crown Office and Procurator
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New trains, no ideas: Our transport system needs ambition, urgently
The first time I travelled on a new Glasgow Subway train I developed a serious case of music topophilia. It involved standing at the back of the train watching its length shoogle and twist through the bowels of the West End while Dramamine by Modest
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New waterside restaurant and bar opens in 'fine dining hotspot'
A new restaurant welcomed its first customers this week in a city neighbourhood which has previously been described as a ‘hot-spot’ for fine dining. Mara joins the vibrant foodie landscape of the Shore in Leith, in a two-storey space which enjoys
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Scots hillwalker completes 'extraordinary' four-month mountain challenge
A Scottish hillwalker has become the first person to complete an 'extraordinary' four-month mountain challenge. Lorraine McCall, who has recovered from three types of cancer, hiked, cycled and travelled by boat non-stop to 231 peaks in Scotland
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Danilo undergoes knee tidy-up as Rangers to be without striker for another month
Rangers striker Danilo is set for another spell on the sidelines through injury. The Brazilian has today been left out of Philippe Clement's 21-man Europa League squad for the campaign ahead. It comes after the frontman returned to The Netherlands
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Autumn Budget: Should Scots business owners act now?
By Heather Bird, Director in Shepherd and Wedderburn's private wealth and tax team AS Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver her first budget on 30 October, speculation has been rife as to which taxes the Chancellor has in her sights. She has repeated
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Scotland vs Poland score predictions ahead of Nations League opener
The Scotland national team return to action at Hampden tonight as they kick off their Nations League campaign against Poland. Steve Clarke’s men are determined to win back the trust of a deflated Tartan Army still hurting from the summer’s Euro heartache
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Rangers forced to move swans from Glasgow park after children stone birds
Council staff have been forced to move swans from a Glasgow park after they were targeted by kids who were throwing stones at them. Two adult swans and a cygnet have been moved to a new location by Glasgow City Council’s Countryside Rangers after
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Key transatlantic route returns to Scottish airport
American Airlines is reinstating its daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia next year. Edinburgh Airport said: “The airline will be back in Scotland’s capital for the first time since 2019, with its first flight from Edinburgh
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Two hospitalised after suspected chemical leak at Scots primary school
Two people have been taken to hospital following a suspected chemical leak at a Perthshire primary school, the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) said. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Crieff Primary School in Broich Road shortly
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SNP budget fears as Greens accuse Swinney of 'betrayal' over school meal u-turn
The Scottish Greens have accused John Swinney of a “betrayal” after the Scottish Government paused plans to roll out free school meals to all primary school children. In a scathing intervention at First Minister’s Questions, Lorna Slater said the
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Leading Scots musician dedicates new album to surgeon who saved her career
A leading Scottish harpist has dedicated her new album to the surgeon who helped save her career. Pippa Reid-Foster, from Helensburgh, has worked with the Royal National Mòd and singer Siobhan Wilson and can count legends of classical music Philip
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Man and woman jailed for setting fire to block of flats in Fife
A man and woman who caused more than £78,000 worth of damage after setting fire to a block of flats in Fife have been jailed. Jamie Lee Morrison and Chloe Arnott started the blaze within a top-floor flat on Francis Street, Lochgelly, on October
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Scottish Government 'playing games' with the arts after Creative Scotland u-turn
The Scottish Government is guilty of "playing games" with the future of the nation's arts and culture sector, protesters gathered outside Holyrood have said. £6.6million was cut from Creative Scotland's budget last autumn, forcing the arts organisation
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Exploring Glasgow's links to an island legend in the Firth of Forth
My Favourite Place: Amy Jeffs, art historian and author Where is it? The Isle of May in the Firth of Forth, accessible by ferry from Anstruther, and a haven for puffins, gannets and guillemots, seals and legend-hunters. Why do you go there
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Hebridean brand stocked in Dorchester 'honoured' by Royal visit
The Princess Royal tucked into a Hebridean-inspired lunch after sampling products from a Lewis-born brand that is now stocked in London's Dorchester Hotel. Malcolm Macrae, co-founder of ishga, said he was "honoured" to welcome Princess Anne to
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'Years of inaction': Scot Gov criticised by WWF over new climate change bill
The Scottish Government have been told ‘years of inaction’ has led to it needing to make changes to climate targets by 2030. WWF Scotland say that the burden is now on other countries to reduce emissions and believes it delays benefits to Scots
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Glasgow launches fund to 'bring new life to empty units'
Scotland's biggest local authority has responded to concerns about the condition of its city centre by launching a new improvement fund. Glasgow City Council has released a £400,000 fund to improve the look and feel of the city and find new uses
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Investments put Fife on course to capitalise on region’s scenic glory
Fife, the ‘Home of Golf’, is not merely a place where the sport’s rich heritage is preserved; it is a thriving economic engine powered by strategic investments in the hospitality sector, infrastructure and new golfing experiences AS the birthplace
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Fairview: Where young people are equipped to take on the world
An upcoming Open Day at IB Continuum School Fairview International will allow a fascinating insight into a unique education model with a global vision at its core Fairview International School, which is a certified International Baccalaureate
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Turner-prize nominee coats walls of empty shop with layers of scented chocolate
A Paisley-born Turner prize nominee has coated the walls of an unoccupied shop space in the town with layers of decadent chocolate. The work, on show to the public for the first time in the west of Scotland, will engage the senses and restage a
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Deckhand's death happened after becoming caught in rope and being 'dragged overboard'
An investigation into the death of a deckhand has found he became entangled in a rope which pulled him overboard. The man was shooting creels when the incident happened off Wick in the Highlands on July 12. He was on board the fishing vessel Kingfisher
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Inspectors sound alarm over NHS Glasgow moving patients onto wards before beds ready
Patients are spending "prolonged" periods of time in chairs or on trolleys in the middle of a ward while they wait for beds as a result of a model adopted across Scotland's largest health board which is geared to reducing overcrowding in A&E.
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Swimmers set new record for Mull of Kintyre to Co Antrim challenge
One of the most challenging swims between Northern Ireland and Scotland has been conquered with a new record. A five-person team, accompanied by pods of dolphins, swam the Dal Riata Channel from the Mull of Kintyre to Co Antrim in seven hours and
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Discover the Scottish Ark for endangered plants
Logan Botanic Garden Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway DG9 9ND Summer has been elusive this year, but for anyone in need of a reminder that a warmer world does exist, then Logan Botanic Garden can provide it. Logan sits in
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Roma festival returns to Glasgow as organisers look to promote and educate on culture
A two-day festival celebrating Roma culture, history and talent is to take place in Glasgow this weekend with founder Janos Lang encouraging people from all walks of life to visit. Held at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and Drygate Brewery
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Flying Scotsman crash caused by driver not watching the track
A train crash which saw the famous Flying Scotsman hit carriages on a heritage railway line occurred because the driver was not watching the track. Two people were taken to hospital following the collision between the iconic locomotive and Belmond
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Husband and wife team sell popular restaurant in 'affluent suburb'
A popular restaurant at a busy location in an “affluent suburb” has been sold. The eaterie that was taken on by a husband and wife team four years ago has now changed hands. The Scottish Business Agency, which handled the sale of Cutler
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Muscular unionism is holding Scotland back
AMIDST severe budget cuts north and south of the Border, our readers are once again putting Scotland’s place in the Union under the microscope. Earlier this week, a correspondent bemoaned “gross political and economic mismanagement by unionist
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Gaelic short film competition returns for 2024 with one major change
Entries have opened for the 17th edition of FilmG, the Gaelic short film competition. Established ahead of the launch of BBC Alba in 2008, former entrants include singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod, and acclaimed actress Sorcha Groundsell,
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FMQs Live: John Swinney faces questions from Labour and the Tories
1:54pm We'll close the FMQs live blog there. Our report on today's session to follow shortly.
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Eat Scottish native oysters and help to preserve the species
As the first Scottish Food & Drink September gets under way I am urging people to treat themselves to one of Scotland's most precious shellfish: wild, native oysters. While it seems counterintuitive to consume a species that’s considered endangered
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Letters: Scrapping the 125 trains is madness. Who knows what rubbish we might get?
SO the bad news is out. A half-baked campaign to condemn ScotRail’s excellent 125 high-speed InterCity trains on account of their age (half a century) and specious “safety failings” gains enough ground that Transport Scotland caves in ("Government
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Former British fashion icon to join Scandinavian wardrobe
Online clothing retailer Asos has sold a 75% stake in the Topshop and Topman brands to Heartland, the Danish investment company owned by billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen. The £135 million transaction will see the two form a joint venture that will
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Ruth Davidson backs Russell Findlay for Scottish Tory leader
Ruth Davidson has backed Russell Findlay to be the next Scottish Tory leader as she warned a rival candidate wanted to split the Holyrood party away from UK bosses “by stealth”. The former Scottish Tory leader warned against veteran MSP Murdo Fraser
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Scottish Abortion clinic buffer zones law to take effect from September 24
Legislation creating buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland, banning any protests or vigils there, will come into force on September 24. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill was passed in June and creates 200m areas
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10 best Scottish artists of the 20th century
No John Bellany? No Joyce Cairns? No Douglas Gordon or Peter Doig? Not today, I’m afraid. The tyranny of these lists is that they are as much - if not more - about omission as they are about inclusion. This list of the best 20th-century Scottish artists
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Man arrested over alleged Dundee sex attack
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sex attack on a teenage girl in Dundee. Police Scotland said that the A 25-year-old man was detained in relation to an incident involving a 17-year-old girl on Sunday, 11 August, 2024.
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Paralympics day eight: Sammi Kinghorn goes for gold again
Plenty of gold medals will be up for grabs on day eight of Paralympic Games with Sammi Kinghorn eager to be at the top of the podium again and veterans Matt Skelhon and Dan Greaves in action. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what is in
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Scot Charlie Robertson advances to US Open boys’ quarter-finals
British junior Charlie Robertson is dreaming of following in Andy Murray’s footsteps by winning the US Open boys’ title. Robertson is through to the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows after a 6-4 6-3 win over 11th seed Jangjun Kim. Murray famously
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Funding boost for Scots biologists who developed skin cancer drug
Biology researchers who developed a drug to treat skin cancer are to receive almost £30 million in funding in order to help treat even more diseases. The research unit, based at the University of Dundee, was awarded the funding by the UK Government
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Scotland vs Poland: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time & team news
The Scotland national team return to action against Poland this week, in what is their first outing following a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign. Two months have passed since Steve Clarke and his men played in Germany, with the latest edition
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He can cut teams open: Scotland captain impressed by Ryan Gauld's impact in training
ANDY Robertson has predicted his old flat mate Ryan Gauld can provide Scotland with the creativity and cutting edge they were missing up front during the Euro 2024 finals in Germany and help to lift the country despite his lack of international experience
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Herald Diary: Keir Starmer, a kitten and a missed opportunity
Paw-litics NEWS reaches the Diary that a new cat is being installed in Number 10 Downing Street. Reader David Donaldson makes an important political point when he says: “I think Sir Keir has missed a great opportunity to pay tribute to his
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Rebecca McQuillan: Will there ever be a time when women feel safe?
Sometimes as a woman you watch the news and you just feel sick. It happened this week. First there was a horrendous story from France about a 71-year-old man standing trial for repeatedly drugging and raping his unconscious wife and recruiting
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Letters: We are paying a high price for SNP capitulation to militant unions
THE announcement of public service cuts by Finance Secretary Shona Robison ("Robison confirms £500m worth of cuts to Scots public services", The Herald, September 4) has brought into sharp focus the unreasonable demands of public sector unions for
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Neil Mackay: The SNP is brutalising the most vulnerable in society: the mentally ill
First, let’s get the SNP’s big lie out of the way. The destruction being wrought on Scotland is not the fault of Westminster alone. The Scottish Government is deeply culpable. The Scottish Fiscal Commission has made clear that spending choices
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Making 'side hustles' a serious career as more look to battle cost-of-living crisis
A little bit of extra money on the side is something everyone wants, and in some case in recent months and years it’s a necessity just to deal with the growing cost-of-living crisis in Scotland and throughout the rest of the UK and world. Recent
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Steve Clarke stands at a Scotland crossroads, can he keep Tartan Army on side?
In those heady, optimistic days before the European Championships, Steve Clarke spoke of how he wanted to base the national team in Glasgow for their pre-tournament preparations to feel the mood of the nation. This week, it appears both he and
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Rangers can no longer judge manager on games against Celtic, Clement needs time
There are certain cliches you just can’t avoid in Scottish football, and this is especially apparent when speaking on the subject of the Old Firm. From taxi drivers to pundits to your pals down the pub, we’ve all heard them, and probably said them
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Family Scottish-Italian ice cream maker reveals plans and adopts Michelangelo's David
The boss of Equi’s has revealed major growth ambitions for the Scottish ice cream maker, building on the successes of recent years, and is targeting further UK supermarket supply deals and exports. David Equi, whose passion for producing premium
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Sub Club lager among highs for man who wants to change the world
Alan Mahon, founder of Brewgooder, talks to Business HQ Monthly about life as head of a beer business that started out on day one to ‘create more opportunity for other people’ across the world Name: Alan Mahon. What is your business called
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Leaner lambs hard to cash as cast sheep hold firm at Newton Stewart
Round-up Leaner lambs proved hard to cash at Newton Stewart yesterday, but fleshier types met with demand and sold to 305p/kg for a Beltex from Dinmurchie who also led the Suffolk classes at £164/head. Despite a lack of quality, cast sheep
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Reality bites for Scotland's celebrated food and drink industry
It is one of Scotland’s most celebrated and economically important industries, generating exports worth more than £6 billion, and employing around 120,000 people across the country. But while our finest food and drink is known the world over, savoured
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Island distillery reveals release of first-ever single cask malt
Isle of Harris Distillery is to launch its inaugural single cask release in what it describes as “a milestone moment for the brand that celebrates the shared heritage and passion for whisky”. This release will comprise 240 bottles priced at £95
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Brexit slammed as ‘disaster for food sector’ in Scotland
Brexit has been branded a disaster for the food industry, causing Scottish farmed salmon producers millions of pounds in lost sales alone. Now senior figures from the Scottish food sector have delivered a damning verdict of the UK’s exit from the European
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Key Scottish sector's Brexit hangover, pistachio ice cream and outer space
The troubles facing Scotland’s crucial food and drink sector are very much laid out on the table in our latest edition of Business HQ Monthly. Scott Wright takes a deep dive into what is one of Scotland’s most celebrated and economically important
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Industrial revolution gets set to go into orbit
The continuing rise of artificial intelligence will soon see the deployment of data centres into outer space, where they can be powered by endless solar energy without further contributing to Earth’s global warming. Scottish businessman Will Whitehorn
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New elite golf event to bring in more North American tourists
A new invitation-only trade event is being launched next month to help bring more high-value North American golf tourists to Ireland, Scotland and other parts of the UK. Elevate Golf is being put together by industry veteran Tom Lovering, a former
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Direct Line back in profit as insurance premiums surge
Direct Line returned to profit but made less than expected as it shed 488,000 motor customers after raising its premiums by as much as 31%. The insurance group, which has struggled with the post-pandemic jump in the cost of claims, made an operating
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‘Mad’ North Sea tax hike plan will cost UK billions warns oil industry big gun
The chief executive of one of the North Sea’s biggest oil and gas producers has warned it may move into ‘run-down’ mode if the industry’s worst fears about the Government’s tax plans are realised in The Budget. With weeks to go before Chancellor
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Brian Donnelly: Concern over 'legal implications' of new SNP housing law plans
Senior industry figures launched a collective broadside at the Scottish Government’s housing law plans, aspects of which they claim may be open to potential legal challenge. The group of eight industry representatives and company operators cited
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Scott Wright: New threat looms for troubled hospitality sector
A ‘perfect storm’ which has engulfed the hospitality industry was cited by the owner of long-established Glasgow bar Metropolitan when he announced on Tuesday that the Candleriggs venue had closed permanently after more than 20 years of trading.