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More downs than ups - but I'd do it all again: Ryan Gauld on his debt to Portugal
HAVING only made his Scotland debut when he came on in the second half of the Nations League game against Poland at Hampden on Thursday night, Ryan Gauld is still very much an international novice. There is precious little, though, that the Vancouver
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Steve Clarke to hold talks with SFA over Scotland travel turmoil on Portugal trip
STEVE Clarke tonight expressed confidence that Scotland’s delayed flight to Portugal and marathon bus journey to Lisbon would not have an adverse impact on the national side’s performance in their Nations League game against the former European champions
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Body found in search for missing wife of rugby star
A body has been found in the search for a woman who went missing when swimming in Wardie Bay, Edinburgh, police said. Jenny Hastings, the wife of former Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings, has been missing since Tuesday when she went swimming
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'Look at what he's built': Boss of Scotland's next opponents backs Steve Clarke
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has publicly backed Scotland manager Steve Clarke, encouraging the Tartan Army to stand firm in their support despite a dismal run of form. Clarke has faced significant scrutiny following Scotland's lacklustre
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Carsley stays silent during England national anthem as Prime Minister joins debate
Caretaker England boss Lee Carsley stood in respectful silence as his players sang God Save the King ahead of their Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The 50-year-old former Ireland midfielder had indicated in advance
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‘I’ve come to realise there are other things in life’
SO, Deirdre, what’s happening? The last time we spoke, in 2016, you were calling time on your stint as The Tall Ship’s deliciously acerbic boss Eileen in BBC soap River City – and perhaps a career in acting, arguing “the job doesn’t define me”.
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Scots Word of the Week: Bumbaze
Dictionaries of the Scots Language defines bumbaze simply: “to perplex, bewilder, stupefy”. An early example comes from William Hamilton of Gilbertfield in his The History of William Wallace (1722): “The Siege thus rais’d in Hurry and great Fray
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'Get the impression': Ex-Scotland boss moots Craig Gordon recall theory
Angus Gunn's position as Scotland's number one goalkeeper has come under the spotlight once again following the recent loss against Poland. Scotland are currently amidst a run of just one win from their previous 13 matches and seemed to have lost
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'Opposite of loyalty' - Dave King condemns Rangers fan abuse of James Tavernier
Former Rangers chairman Dave King has called out a section of Rangers supporters over abuse directed at club captain James Tavernier. The Ibrox skipper was berated by one fan in a viral social media clip in the aftermath of the 3-0 defeat to Celtic
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Alan Simpson: Ignore the haters - travelling the NC500 is simply glorious
I RECENTLY had the good fortune to partake in a Highland road trip that took in part of the NC500. We didn’t do it all and it was more like the NC200 but it was definitely worth it despite the weather. Most of the time was spent Googling views
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Pensioner in 'serious condition' after being hit by Jeep in Glasgow
A pensioner is in 'serious condition' after being struck by a Jeep in Glasgow. Police were called to the A77, Eglington Street at around 12.05am on Monday, 2 September following reports of a crash between a car and a male pedestrian. The 73
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Flamingo Land Lomond Banks - Read the series in full here
Lomond Banks, an application to develop a resort, including woodland lodges, hotels, monorail and waterpark, has attracted controversy since its first bid for the site at the bottom end of Loch Lomond in 2018. Often it is described as the 'most
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LMA calls for end to recruitment ‘bias’ amid lack of managerial diversity
The League Managers’ Association has called for an end to the “bias” in recruitment which it believes is fostering a lack of diversity among bosses in the English game. There are currently just two black managers out of the 92 clubs in the top
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Why £40million Spurs starlet is 'unlikely' to complete Scotland U-turn
Tottenham Hotspur's £40million summer signing comes from a family full of Scotland internationals, yet as it stands, is likely to represent England at senior level. Archie Gray has joined Ange Postecoglou's squad after developing his skills at
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Meghan Gallacher makes formal complaint about Scottish Conservative MP
Scottish Conservatives leadership candidate Meghan Gallacher has formally complained about one of the party’s MPs, with the MSP understood to be accusing the shadow cabinet member of threatening her career. Ms Gallacher, one of the three MSPs vying
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Flawed, damaged and difficult – just like real life
Tell me Everything Elizabeth Strout Viking, £16.99 The pandemic has only recently passed, Russia is at war with Ukraine and the political gulf in America is yawning ever wider. When Bob, the main character in Tell me Everything, thinks
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Lennie Pennie: An appeal on domestic abuse: put yourself in our shoes
Every single year, Scottish police record around 60,000 cases of domestic abuse. That’s just one sobering statistic in a slew of others, a drop in an ocean of violence. Every time I write about this topic I struggle to find new data that will finally
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Susan Swarbrick: Oasis reunion proves that the 1990s were the best decade
At what point in life do you find yourself spending equal time gazing back as you do looking forward? This isn’t, as it might appear at first glance, an escapee riddle from the Christmas cracker factory, but rather a genuine query. It is something
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Liverpool and Dundee United legend Ron Yeats dies aged 86
Ron Yeats, the first Liverpool captain to lift the FA Cup, has died at the age of 86, the club announced on Saturday. The Aberdeen-born centre-back – whom manager Bill Shankly famously invited journalists to “take a walk around him, he’s a colossus
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Fuel poverty among elderly will increase, so seek help now
The UK Government recently announced stark changes to winter energy support that means many hundreds of thousands of pensioners will have less money to pay for fuel costs. This was followed by Ofgem’s quarterly price cap announcement that an average
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Wine: Take a sip and imagine a Rolls in the drive
When did you last try a Madeira? Perhaps the right question is have you ever tried a Madeira and the fact that the question is so valid these days is such a shame because Madeira is wonderful. I should caveat that by saying the Boals and Malmseys are
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Take on the Crystal Booking Maze for the best curry of the year
Kirkhouse Inn, Glasgow Road, Strathblane I have issues with the Kirkhouse Inn, not least that they have possibly the world’s most annoying table booking system. It presents 1990s forms and demands creepy data (date of birth) without bothering
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Technology: Add a touch of vintage with VQ Hepburn Voice
What is it? A Bluetooth speaker blending vintage aesthetics and modern functionality. Good points? Wrapped in premium PU leather, the speaker is available in four distinct designs from renowned British brands: Cath Kidston, Emma Bridgewater
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Brutalist architecture in Scotland: Buildings, landmarks and masterpieces
In their day, they were innovative and different, bright beacons symbolising a new age and exciting future. But fashions and tastes quickly changed: now the Brutalist post-war buildings are some of the country’s most disliked – or some may argue
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Lee Carsley won't sing national anthem during spell as England boss
Lee Carsley says he has never sung a national anthem as Republic of Ireland player or England coach and seems set to stick with that stance as the countries meet in his first match as interim boss. Saturday’s Nations League opener marks the start
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Dougie Donnelly gives his verdict on Scotland’s greatest athlete
It’s possible that everyone has a Dougie Donnelly story to tell. Perhaps he read out your birthday tribute on his Radio Clyde mid-morning show back in the day. Maybe you were one of the five million plus who found yourself gripped for the first time
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Guy Stenhouse: The SNP’s message to Scotland: we will just shout louder
Party conferences are odd things. By their nature they are a gathering of the faithful who fervently believe in what their party stands for. This has its pluses. There is a renewal of enthusiasm, an exchange of ideas, the taking of political temperature
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Distilleries rewind time to recreate whiskies that fuelled the Roaring Twenties
They were decadent days, and as the grim shadow of war gave way to new optimism there was – at last - time to enjoy life’s pleasures. And enjoy it, they did. The Roaring Twenties brought lively new music, cinema, bold fashions, the Charleston and
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Committee will consider Scottish memorial project for late Queen
A committee will consider a potential Scottish memorial project for the late Queen, the First Minister has said. John Swinney welcomed the plans for a national memorial at St James’s Park in London which were announced by the Prime Minister on
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Alison Rowat: Everyone's a critic - unfortunately
Lara Trump is one of life’s tougher cookies, as anyone who saw her introducing her father-in-law at the Republican convention will testify. That confidence will come in handy this week if Lara dares to gauge reaction to her latest venture - becoming
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Duk apologises to Aberdeen as he returns to training after going AWOL
Aberdeen striker Luis 'Duk' Lopes has rejoined the first-team squad after apologising over his AWOL incident. The forward - who has netted 25 times for the club - was not involved with the first-team amid a lengthy period of absence. Duk, 24
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Car crashes into Greenock Tesco smashing through large glass entrance
A car smashed through the glass entrance at Tesco in Greenock on Saturday night. Emergency crews attended the Dalrymple Street store during the early evening in response to the incident, the Greenock Telegraph reports. Officers from Police
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The 1987 album that was a breakthrough for a superb Scottish band
Over the decades, Scottish musicians have made many classic, cult or under-appreciated albums that have stood the test of time. Today, we look back at Runrig's The Cutter & The Clan. A COUPLE of years ago, BBC Alba made a brief but interesting
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'I tried the car key. Nothing. What on Earth was going on?'
You don’t need the Met Office’s State Of The UK Climate 2023 report to tell you that this has been a washout summer. Though it felt like the wettest year since Noah got his start in boat building, it was in fact the seventh soggiest on record,
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Doors to open to seafaring past of historic fishing village
Visitors will soon be able to delve into the maritime heritage of a picturesque Scots fishing village when two of its historic harbour buildings open their doors to the public. On Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, the Salmon Bothy
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Scottish Food Influencer of the Year celebrates Diwali with new book
Asked at what point she realised her lockdown passion project had become something special, Scottish Food Influencer of the Year, Renu Bhardwaj, credits one video in particular for setting her on the way to 152k followers and a dream book deal.
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Did the Programme for Government hold any answers for health and social care?
It has been a confusing week for health and social care. On Tuesday, the sector bore the brunt of the £500 million in public spending cuts as Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced that £115.8m would be shaved off the in-year budget for health
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The Tartan Army must embrace ultra culture to help Scotland recover from Euro 2024
THE guard of honour which the Rangers players and coaching staff formed in front of the Union Bears following their Premier Sports Cup victory over St Johnstone at Hampden last month was a tad unfortunate for a couple of reasons. For a start, it
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A funny thing happened when Billy Connolly was ambushed by TV tribute show
There have been so many retrospectives with Billy Connolly, most using the same old clips. So kudos to the team behind In My Own Words: Billy Connolly (BBC1, Monday) for venturing further than *that* joke on Parkinson and “An Audience With”. The effort
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Herald Diary: A Swift denial of a nasty rumour
Love… actually? THE Diary is an inveterate romantic. We prefer to read chick lit books than more profound novels, and were disappointed that Tolstoy wrote War and Peace instead of Kiss and Cuddle. Because we are such big fans of lurve,
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Mark Smith: I am not proud to be British
There was new research this week which found that British national pride has declined sharply in the last ten years or so. The number of Brits who feel proud of the nation’s history has taken a particular dive, from 83% in the 90s to 64% now, and there
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Brian Taylor: Think John Swinney has had a tough week? Stand by for more
It was, I presume, intended to be a Bad Cop / Good Cop routine. Shona Robison, as Finance Secretary, was detailed to alarm us with talk of spending cuts. Then enter John Swinney to offer a supportive arm and a message of uplifting reassurance.
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Is Glasgow in danger of forgetting the legacy of the Calton Weavers?
On a rare sunny Glasgow afternoon the Calton Burial Ground is as silent as, well, the grave. The north gate is chained shut, the south pulled to as a dog bounds happily among the monuments. The long grass, decorated here and there with crisp
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Letters: Politicians need to hold their hands up over Grenfell
IT was both surprising and shocking in equal measure to hear Tony Blair stating during a question to him about the tragedy of Grenfell that politicians make mistakes. He said in an interview with Sophy Ridge on Sky News that "however good your system
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Inspiring teacher at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and distinguished baritone
Alan Watt Born: March 4, 1947; Died: June 20, 2024 Alan Watt, who has died in Glasgow aged 77, was a well-known figure throughout musical life in Scotland as a singer of opera and in concert halls and taught at the Royal Conservatoire of
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Beloved Scottish theatre undergoes 'facelift' ahead of 120th anniversary
One of Scotland’s most historic and significant theatres is undergoing a 'facelift' as it prepares to celebrate its 120th anniversary. The King's Theatre in Glasgow was designed by prolific British theatre architect Frank Matcham and cost over
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' I want to make this the most accessible private club in the country '
The Glasgow Art Club is a treasure trove of fine art but a new man at the helm wants to transform its fortunes and attract a new and younger membership One of Scotland’s most vital art galleries and museums is also its most overlooked and forgotten
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A monstrous design: The beauty of Glasgow's Brutalist buildings
High on Cathkin Braes, Rachel Loughran joins the walkers and cyclists who enjoy a panoramic view of Glasgow’s sprawling housing estates, high rise blocks, busy streets and green parks stretching below. But there’s one particular building among
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No silver medal but Orr sets gold standard in junior and female golf drive
A case of mistaken identity? Your correspondent was reading an article in an American golf magazine – yes, I don’t just gaze witlessly at the pictures – and it referenced David Orr, “based at the Whitecraigs Club in Glasgow”, and how his canny, technical
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No matter the results, Steve Clarke must keep Scotland on the front foot
The tempting thing to do after Scotland’s agonising, self-inflicted defeat to Poland (well, after screaming into a pillow for several minutes) would be to lump the result onto the pile of disappointing outcomes from the run of one win in 12 that preceded
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Harris and Trump couldn't be more opposed ahead of crunch TV debate
A billion dollars has already been spent in this Presidential election year, an astonishing figure made doubly so because the campaign didn’t start in earnest until this week. Labor Day - the first Monday of September - is traditionally considered
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Swinney urged to challenge UK Government in court over Winter Fuel Payment change
John Swinney has been urged to take the UK Government to court over the decision to means test winter fuel payments. A leading lawyer believes a successful legal challenge could be mounted against the controversial policy change. Mike Dailly
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Revealed: The winning and losing areas as average Scottish house price surges £5,366
Average house prices in Scotland rose by £5,366 between July 2023 and June this year, analysis published yesterday by estate agent DJ Alexander reveals. Meanwhile, a separate survey published yesterday by mortgage lender Halifax shows UK house
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Brian Donnelly: SNP 'legislative burden' blamed for drop in number of homes for rent
The "increasing legislative burden" by the Scottish Government has been cited in new research which reveals plunging numbers of rural homes for rent. The study found that "there is an urgent need to encourage disenchanted landlords to remain in
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'Time is right' for family to sell famous Scottish hotel after three generations
A family is to sell a famous Scottish hotel after almost six decades of ownership. The hotel, which has operated since 1780 and is rich in history, is being offered at a reduced price. The Cairndow Stagecoach Inn on the shore of Loch Fyne is
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Ian McConnell: Spotlight on ScotRail as return of peak fares looms
The Scottish Government’s decision to reintroduce peak train fares at ScotRail has been among the big stories of the last month. It was revealed on August 20 that peak fares would resume from late September, after a pilot scheme did not produce
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Housebuilder brings forward plans for 100 new homes in historic Scottish village
Plans for 100 new homes in a historic Scottish village have been brought forward. Members of the community are invited to attend a consultation event to hear more about the proposals. Cala Homes (West) is asking the Lochwinnoch community to
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Where we stand with inheritance tax as October Budget looms
Inheritance tax (IHT) has become one of the most hotly debated personal finance topics – particularly in political circles. With a new government in place, and reports it is already under consideration as one of the ways of filling an estimated budget
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Hotel on famous Scottish tourist route in 'state-of-the-art' gym move
Highland Coast Hotels’ Royal Marine Hotel in Brora, on the North Coast 500 route, has joined forces with Tain-based Silverback Gym to open the third venue in the fitness group’s growing portfolio. The new gym in the Royal Marine Hotel, which is
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Scottish agency bids to create rural powerhouse in south
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) increased the number of firms it supports and the level of funding it distributes during its most recent financial year. The latest annual report and accounts of the economic development agency shows it supported
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GB Energy launch offers cold comfort as price cap rises
August brought the unfortunate news that household energy bills are once again on the rise as we head into autumn, laying waste to any notion that the price of gas and electricity might be gradually returning to precrisis levels. Issuing its final
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Be ready: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski sends message to Celtic new boy
ROBERT Lewandowski has admitted he was impressed by the quality of the Scotland players Poland faced this week and warned his Barcelona club mate Alex Valle he will have to perform at his very best to make a success of his loan spell at Celtic.