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Buried treasure recommendations made following extensive review
The "core principles and characteristics" of Scotland's existing law on treasure finds has been endorsed by a review launched last year, but several recommendations have been made. In Scotland, discoveries including things like buried treasure
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'Machine' Arne Engels earns rave review from Celtic teammate after star showing
Sometimes, you get what you pay for. And it is clear to see even from his first few outings in the green and white hoops, that Celtic’s record signing Arne Engels is a quality footballer. His obvious technical attributes and striking physicality
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'Kicked out' - Dave King issues astonishing Rangers claim about Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard did not want to leave Rangers when he did, insists Dave King. The club's majority shareholder has astonishingly claimed that the former manager wanted to stay at Ibrox when Aston Villa came calling in November 2021. As he aims
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MacIntyre leads tartan tilt at BMW PGA as McIlroy experiences rollercoaster round
All quiet on the West Course front? No chance. It was all action in round one of the BMW PGA Championship at sun-soaked Wentworth. A lot of that eye-catching activity was provided by Rory McIlroy who packed so much into an eventful five-under 67
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Dave King challenges Rangers board to an EGM as he issues £50m claim
Dave King has called on a Rangers EGM as he refuses to give up on a potential return to Ibrox. The club's majority shareholder is looking to make a temporary return to his former role as chairman of the club following the resignation of John Bennett
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Erik ten Hag plans careful return for Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount
Erik ten Hag plans to integrate Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount carefully after the injured Manchester United duo returned to training ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace. The Red Devils have bounced back from demoralising defeats to Brighton and
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Morton terminate contract of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas after drug importation charge
Morton have terminated the contract of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. The 33-year-old striker was today charged with orchestrating the attempted importation of drugs. Officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) discovered 60kg of cannabis with an estimated
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John Swinney ducks question on whether he'll continue council tax freeze
First Minister John Swinney has refused to say if the Scottish Government will seek to freeze council tax next year, as he promised local authority leaders he would have “an open and candid conversation” with them as part of the budget process.
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A question of competence: what the latest education announcement says about ScotGov
A little over a year ago, I went through to Edinburgh to interview the new(ish) education secretary, Jenny Gilruth. We talked about a number of different things, but there’s a phrase that she used that has always stuck in my mind: she referred to proposed
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The progress on education reform – has it all been a waste?
This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. For years now, the Scottish Government has been promising to reform Scottish education – especially the examination and certification system used for students in the final three
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Keir Starmer blames SNP for state of Scotland's finances
The "financial mess" in Scotland is the responsibility of the SNP, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister was quizzed by regional journalists in Westminster on whether voters in Scotland would punish Labour over the party's position on winter
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No, Kurt Cobain was not killed by his wife Courtney Love
Fandom can be an intense thing. Unsettling, even. Not only are there swarms of Beatles fans who think that the involvement of Yoko Ono is solely responsible for the demise of the most famous pop group in history, but fans of Seattle grunge group
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Starmer rejects Labour MP's 'sleepwalking' criticism over Grangemouth closure
Sir Keir Starmer has hit back after one of his new Scottish Labour MPs warned the UK Government was “sleepwalking into industrial devastation”. Brian Leishman's criticism came as he called on the Prime Minister to nationalise the Grangemouth Refinery
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Extremely rare first edition Robert Burns poems sells for more than £60k at auction
A rare first edition book of Robert Burns poems has been sold at auction for more than £60,000. Lyon & Turnbull said on Thursday that the copy, one of 88 known surviving copies of Poems Chiefly In The Scottish Dialect, had sold for £62,700, which
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A tale of two retailers as streak of hot profits at Next continues
Seemingly nothing can derail the Next roadshow with the fashion retailer declaring this morning that it is closing in on annual profits of £1 billion for the first time in its history. Just six weeks after its last upgrade, Next has issued yet
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The untold side of Robert Burns - from the women he loved
We love to know the story of the great woman behind the great man. But imagine the intrigue to be gained when the wife and another love of her husband’s life come together. And the husband happens to be Robert Burns. That’s the premise for
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Book offers a brave, bold plan for shaping Scotland's food culture
Through her experiences and perspectives on land use and colonialism, Pam Brunton’s fascinating new book offers a brave recipe for how we shape our food culture What is Scottish food? According to Pam Brunton, “it depends on who’s cooking, and
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Is obsession with celebs like Bowie healthy? Probably not - but I can't help myself
On my shelves in the front room I have a series of fine books about David Bowie by the writer Simon Goddard. Each book is dedicated to a year in Bowie’s life. The series has currently reached 1974 (it started with Bowie Odyssey 70) and is set to continue
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Glasgow doesn't need thousands of new-build flats for students. Here's why
Lump of concrete wedged in my throat. Heartbeat quickening. Eyes darting. Apple Watch Mindfulness reminder nagging at my wrist. Two things in life frequently fill me with instant panic: spiders and numbers. With spiders I can douse my flat in peppermint
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The unlikely pair behind a ground-breaking piece of Scottish theatre
Elton John and Bernie Taupin met in the most unusual circumstances, coming to create, arguably, the most successful songwriting partnership ever, as a result of an ad placed in the New Musical Express. Fascinatingly, a new, powerful collaboration
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10 of the best restaurants across Scotland for Japanese food
Fresh seafood sushi platters, spicy ramen noodle bowls or rich Katsu curries: no matter what your go-to order, it's hard to go wrong with any choice of Japanese fare when cravings start calling. If you're planning a night out on the town or a
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Head of Creative Scotland insists 'hands were tied' when closing key fund
The chief executive of Creative of Scotland insists his 'hands were tied' when the organisation closed a key fund for artists. Iain Munro, the head of the organisation, admitted shutting the open fund for indiviudals was 'regrettable' and 'unpalatable
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Herald Diary: Thanks goodness Starmer is helping the less privileged - ie himself
Communication breakdown STROLLING on the prom in Largs, reader Ruaridh McIntyre decided to buy fish and chips. The chippy was busy, and a ticket system was in place. While Ruaridh waited for his food, the counter assistant called out Order
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S4 exams to stay as Scottish Government rejects key Hayward review recommendation
The Scottish Government has rejected calls to scrap S4 exams, with Education Minister Jenny Gilruth distancing herself from a landmark review commissioned by her predecessors in the wake of the Covid exams crisis. The minister said that while
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The peculiar Holyrood jousting style of Douglas Ross
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. It passes most Scots by, but a mythic battle for the ages is played out each week at Holyrood. It’s not good vs evil – that's far too mundane – but there are shades
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New competition will give every bakery in Scotland a 'fair chance to shine'
A new competition will give 'every bakery in Scotland its chance to shine' when the inaugural event takes place in Edinburgh next month. From home-based microbakers to professional pâtissiers, the competition invites participants from across the
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Choose a retirement plan that adds up to comfort and security
Ready to stop your working life and start making your retirement dreams a reality? Here’s what you need to know... Everyone needs a retirement plan. With constant changes in pension legislation and the forthcoming Autumn Budget, getting advice
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Kylie Minogue announces Scottish date as part of 2025 world tour
Kylie Minogue has announced a world tour which will include a date at the Ovo Hydro in 2025. The Australian singer will perform 20 gigs over the course of three months at the beginning of next year with more dates set to be added in the coming
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SNP u-turns on wood-burning stove ban
The SNP has U-turned on their wood-burning stove ban, with Climate Minister, Alasdair Allan temporarily pausing controversial guidance issued earlier this year until the new law can be changed. The Scottish Tories described it as a "long overdue
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Donald Trump's supporters leave rallies in droves as MAGA faces Harris tipping point
Donald Trump was three minutes into his speech before a moderately sized crowd of 2,000 in Las Vegas when the first of the night’s exit-eers made their move, taking the short walk from the back of the hall out into the balmy night, leaving the echoes
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Fife man jailed for rape and abuse of girls aged seven and eight during sleepovers
A Fife man has been jailed today for the sexual abuse and rape of two young girls. Alexander Hunter was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh today after he was found guilty of seven charges of sexual offences including Lewd, Indecent & Libidinous
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John Swinney 'won't prejudice' Flamingo Land appeal as demands made to end contract
John Swinney was unable to give assurances that Flamingo Land's exclusive contract for the site of their Lomond Banks application would be cancelled after Ross Greer demanded it was. The Scottish Greens MSP was a key campaigner against the development
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John Swinney under pressure as 52,700 young Scots economically inactive
John Swinney was accused of breaking another pledge to young Scots after it revealed 52,700 were economically inactive. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accused the First Minister – and former education secretary – of breaking promises to young
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Renowned restaurant in ‘tremendous location’ goes on market
An award-winning restaurant in a “popular and bustling market town” has been put on the market. The restaurant represents an “extremely desirable opportunity to acquire a thriving, profitable business”. Cornerstone Business Agents said
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A prime time English horror story with plenty of bite in the heart of Scotland
Theatre Snake in the Grass Dundee Rep Four stars Ghosts are very much in the house in Alan Ayckbourn’s 2002 play. The garden too for that matter. And the tennis court. Not to mention what might be lurking at the bottom of the well.
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WICS claim culture change as they are quizzed by MSPs over 'laughable' training costs
The former chief executive of Scotland’s water regulator received six months’ pay after it was deemed lavish spending at the body did not represent “gross misconduct”, MSPs have been told. That's despite the Water Industry Commission for Scotland
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Highland distillery launches ice cream inspired single malt
A Highland whisky distillery has today announced the launch of a new, limited edition single malt inspired by the flavours found in a traditional ice cream parlour. A Tale of Ice Cream is the fifth release in Glenmorangie's award-winning 'A Tale
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I would love to play the new female Taggart, says Scots Nightsleeper star
Scottish actor Sharon Small is starring in BBC drama Nightsleeper, about a high-speed runaway train. She plays a Tory minister trapped on a “hackjacked” Glasgow to London service that is hurtling towards disaster. But she still looks back fondly
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Scottish singer Michelle McManus to present weekly BBC Scotland entertainment show
Michelle McManus has been hired to host a new BBC Scotland show that is set to ‘serve up big name interviews, features and the latest arts and culture news’. The Scottish singer will be the new host of ‘The Entertainment Mix’ which launches on
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Slow start or cause for alarm? Ange Postecoglou's Spurs in danger of drifting
Season 2 of Ange Postecoglou is supposed to be the fun part. Actually, at the risk of a scolding from the man himself, it is always the fun part. "Am I supposed to lie or just say it never happened? Do you really think it's me sort of boasting?
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Letters: Do rewilders just want to leave our countryside as a giant playground?
I WAS taken aback when I read the short report in the Herald (“Support grows for rewilding in Britain”, September 16) stating that the result of a YouGov poll showed 83% of those who responded where in favour of rewilding. Possibly, as the poll
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Two men arrested after cannabis farm worth £1.5m found in Peterhead property
Two men have been arrested after police found a cannabis farm worth an estimated £1.5 million. Police Scotland officers discovered the drugs in a search of a property in Queen Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, on Wednesday. Two men aged 25
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To drive change, we need the right EV chargers in the right place
When you picture the perfect holiday, what comes to mind? For me, it tends to involve a family road trip through rural Scotland using our electric car. But unfortunately, even in 2024, travelling to remote areas in an EV doesn’t come without challenges
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Sammi Kinghorn still coming to terms with status as Scots superstar after Paris 2024
Sammi Kinghorn is home alone, trying to get used to peace and quiet having become accustomed to 80,000 people cheering for her as she became one of Scotland’s most successful Paralympic athletes of all-time. Paris 2024 was an unequivocal triumph
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Dairy owners driving from Devon to Orkney in a Tuk Tuk on final stretch in Scotland
Two owners of an English dairy company who are travelling from Devon to the Orkney Islands in a Tuk Tuk have finally reached Scotland. David Evans and Kevin Beer, founders of Millbrook Dairy, a fast-growing cheese and butter business based in Bideford
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Veteran rockers Iron Maiden announce Scottish date ahead of world tour
Veteran rockers Iron Maiden are heading to Scotland’s largest city as they for their 50th anniversary tour. The vintage heavy metal band will play Glasgow next year as they continue their ‘Run for your Lives’ work tour. The band, formed
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FMQs Live: Swinney to be quizzed in Holyrood
1:10pm FMQs has come to an end. Our report on today's session will follow shortly.
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Walled garden is one of Scotland’s most impressive designed landscapes
Castle Kennedy Gardens Rephad Stranraer DG9 8BX In September the walled garden that sits amidst one of Scotland’s most impressive designed landscapes is bursting with late-season colour. Growing amongst the asters and dahlias here are shrubs
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Scottish Championship footballer arrested in connection with 600k drugs bust
A Scottish Championship footballer has been arrested in Gourock and is being questioned in Carlisle in connection with a drugs seizure at Stansted Airport. Morton striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who previously played for Aberdeen and Livingston during
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Justice Secretary concerns over fall in women joining Police Scotland amid sexism row
Justice Secretary Angela Constance has said she is concerned about the falling number of women joining Police Scotland. Of the 581 probationers in the force in 2023, just 181 were female. In 2021, it was 287 of 624. The plummeting numbers come
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St Johnstone owner Adam Webb reveals cancer diagnosis
St Johnstone owner Adam Webb has revealed he has been diagnosed with head and neck cancer. The American lawyer completed his takeover of the Perth club in July, ending Geoff Brown's majority shareholding after almost forty years. Webb has been
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Herald Poll: Has your vote changed on Scottish Independence?
It's ten years since Scots woke up to fund the country had rejected independence and decided it was better together with the rest of the UK. September 19 2014 saw the result of the Scottish independence referendum declared after votes were counted
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Fatal accident inquiry to be held into death of Aberdeen gamekeeper
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a gamekeeper following an accident involving an all-terrain vehicle. Matthew Burden, 36, was driving a Can-AM Traxter along an unclassified road in Aberdeenshire on January 29, 2022 when
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Letters: Think the SNP made a mess of things? What about Westminster?
REGULAR correspondents to the letters page, such as Jill Stephenson, Gerald Edwards and Robert I G Scott, no doubt have their own reasons for their lack of faith in the ability of the Scottish nation to run its own affairs. The failings of the
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Met Office: Scotland enjoying ‘summer’s last hurrah’ — but change forecast
Scotland is enjoying “summer’s last hurrah” before heavy rainfall is expected to drench the country over the weekend, the Met Office has said. On Wednesday, temperatures hit 25.5C in Inverness, which is 14C above average for this time of year,
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Live and breaking news from The Herald
2:08pm (Image: Newsquest) Fife man jailed for rape and abuse of girls aged seven and eight during sleepovers
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Scottish city named on list of most expensive places to rent in the UK
Edinburgh has been named as the one of the most expensive places to rent a home in the UK. The Capital is the only city north of the border to make the index, compiled by estate agents Rightmove, with the rest found in the south or south east
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Believe the hype, £11m Arne Engels can take Celtic to new level in Champions League
THE Champions League has proved to be a problematic competition for Celtic in the past couple of seasons and victories have, despite laudable displays against the likes of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Lazio, been hard to come by. There promise
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Brendan Rodgers singles out unsung Celtic hero for praise after Champions League win
BRENDAN Rodgers has singled out Liam Scales for special praise in the wake of Celtic’s stunning 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava in their Champions League league phase opener at Parkhead last night. Republic of Ireland centre half Scales opened the
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Steven Camley on .... 'Be calm' classes for traffic wardens
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley, on council-run classes to help traffic wardens to stay calm. Read more on this story: 'Abused' parking wardens 'more upbeat' after council-funded classes Today's cartoon from Steven Camley. (Image: NQ)
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Team behind Ox and Finch to open new underground bar and restaurant
The team behind Ox and Finch and Ka Pao have today announced plans for a new underground bar and restaurant in Glasgow. As the city eagerly awaits the opening of Margo restaurant on Miller Street next month, the Scoop Restaurants group has said
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Herald Diary: Marlon Brando's Godfather has nothing on this Morningside mafia
The gang show FAMILY pride is a wonderful thing. Reader Ralph Sutherland was at a dinner party in Edinburgh’s Morningside where the hostess was an imperious personage, a snob of the highest rank. Her husband, though wealthy, didn’t share
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Neil Mackay: Grangemouth and the Games … a Scottish tale of bread and circuses
IN Grangemouth, there must be a cold sting to the sight of Scotland looking forward to hosting the Commonwealth Games. Their jobs are going, but the government says it’s time to party. I’ve a fair idea how families in the brutalised town must feel
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Rebecca McQuillan: You’d have done better, would you, Alex? Sorry, I don’t buy it
Hell hath no fury like a man scorned. Like a disgruntled thesp overlooked for a lifetime achievement award, Alex Salmond has been strongly hinting to anyone who’ll listen that Scotland would have had a second referendum by now if he’d been in charge
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Can Hearts Tony Bloom tie-up help to bridge gap to Celtic and Rangers?
The start of this season has been a difficult one for Hearts supporters. They have lost seven matches on the bounce. They failed to secure Europa League group stage football, losing to Viktoria Plzen with a whimper. Lawrence Shankland can’t buy
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Family to sell popular hotel on famous Scottish road trip route
A hotel described as a local “institution” has been put on the market. The six-room hotel is in a tourist town along a road trip route with port links nearby and hundreds of years of history. Graham + Sibbald is handling the sale of the Ruddicot
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Scottish funeral directors business sold after period of expansion
Scottish co-operative Scotmid has bought The Independent Family Funeral Directors Limited, which trades as Fosters, for an undisclosed sum. Scotmid noted that Fosters Funeral Directors operates 24 funeral homes. It added that the combined business
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Scott Wright: Will Starmer really 'back Scotch producers to the hilt'?
Politicians can’t seem to make up their minds about the drinks industry. On the one hand, our elected representatives need no second invitation to take part in photocalls at Scotch whisky distilleries and pose with a dram, especially during election
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Two friends bringing 'mushrooms to the masses'
Two long-term friends from Moray have launched their “functional mushrooms” brand into Tesco. Erik Lang and Smith Feeney are supplying 250 Tesco stores across the UK with five products from their Love Mushrooms brand. The products are also being
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Weather limits sale of calves and stirks at Ayr
Farming Round-up Lambs at Newton Stewart yesterday were of improved quality, achieving an average of 284p/kg or £127/head and selling to £169 gross for a Charolais cross from Over Airies or to 313p/kg for Beltexes from Mount Pleasant. Cast
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£1.4bn Cala sale underlines investor confidence in Scottish housing market
International investors have signalled confidence in the outlook for the Scottish housebuilding market by acquiring a major player in the country in a bumper deal. The Sixth Street Partners and Patron Capital investment firms have bought Cala Group
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Dundee tech company nears £6bn target as sixth anniversary approaches
A Scottish insurance technology company founded by two former Aviva executives has said it is on target to hit the £6 billion mark in written premiums as it approaches its sixth anniversary. Broker Insights, which employs more than 60 people at
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Scots and Gaelic teaching and preservation must be strengthened says report
Experts from the Council of Europe have urged authorities to strengthen the teaching of Gaelic and Scots in a new report. The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages report is based on information provided by governmental and non-governmental
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Colleges facing further cuts as auditor issues warning over financial challenges
Further cuts in college staffing are expected in the coming years, as the Auditor General says the sector needs more guidance from the Scottish Government. Last month say the end of a long-running pay dispute between employers and the EIS-FELA
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Shortlist revealed for Scotland’s building of the year
Glasgow’s iconic Burrell Collection museum and a housing scheme in the city are among the projects named in the running to be named Scotland’s Building of the Year. Five projects have been shortlisted for the award, bestowed annually by the Royal