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How 'angriest' Brendan Rodgers rant is helping Celtic captain blank Borussia Dortmund
THE mouthwatering Champions League encounter with last season’s beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion in Germany next Tuesday night is at the forefront of most Celtic fans’ thoughts at the moment. There is no prospect of Callum
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Ludwig review: comedy crime drama is a Kettle Chip off several old blocks
Ludwig (BBC1, Wednesday/full series on iPlayer) Three stars Puzzles are central to Ludwig, BBC1’s new comedy drama, yet it doesn’t need much head-scratching and pen-sucking to work out why BBC commissioners gave it the green light.
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FM leads tributes after death of ‘stalwart’ Glasgow councillor
Tributes have been paid to ‘stalwart’ Glasgow councillor Kenny McLean after his death. David McKenzie, SNP branch secretary for Kelvin said in an email to members that Cllr McLean was found dead in his apartment this morning. Originally elected
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Mother and daughter killed in crash named by police
A mother and daughter who died in a car crash in East Ayrshire have been named by Police Scotland. Rebecca Hill, 32, and her six-year-old daughter, Arianna Aliu, died when their car left the road on the A76. Police were called to a report
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How an empty high street shop became an award-nominated library
An abandoned high street shop has been given a new lease on life after being converted into an award-winning library. Paisley Central Library has been named among the finalists for the AJ Architecture Awards. The library has been picked
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Historic golf hotel becomes 'unofficial clubhouse' for university students
An iconic St Andrews hotel is set to become the "unofficial clubhouse" for the town's university golf programme. Overlooking the 18th hole of the Old Course, Rusacks St Andrews has become an official partner of Saints Golf which hosts more than
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Janey Godley receiving end-of-life care after cancer spreads
Comedian Janey Godley has said she has entered “end of life” care after learning that her treatment for cancer had failed and that the disease had spread. The 63-year-old released a video to social media saying that she was “out of options” and
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Ex-France, Manchester United and Real Madrid defender retires from football at 31
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football. The 31-year-old joined newly promoted Serie A side Como on a two-year deal after leaving United at the end of last season, but sustained
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Kezia Dugdale: Scottish Sec 'should permit indyref 'if Yes support takes the lead
The Scottish Secretary should be mandated to assess public opinion and permit a referendum if it looks likely independence will secure majority support, a report has suggested. Ex-Scottish Labour leader Kez Dugdale and former Yes Scotland strategist
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Huge Scottish shopping centre up for sale after being 'stabilised'
The heritable interest in EK, described as the “primary shopping centre in East Kilbride and South Lanarkshire”, is being offered for sale by administrators from Interpath Advisory. Real estate adviser Savills, which is marketing the opportunity
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Ferry makes final visit to island route as breakdown hits network
A soon-to-be-retired CalMac ferry has made its last visit to the island she has served for more than two decades. The MV Hebridean Isles completed its final scheduled crossing to Islay on Wednesday, ending a route the ship has plied since 2001
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A diverging tale of two criminal justice bills
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. The Scottish Government is currently grappling with matters of great justice. Two bills are currently working their way through Holyrood – both of which will have profound
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Ange Postecoglou and Son Heung-min call for changes to football calendar
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and captain Son Heung-min have both insisted the growing football schedule must be addressed. Spurs begin their Europa League campaign on Thursday at home to Qarabag and the initial phase of the competition has been
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Co-op feels the pinch of rising losses to shoplifting
The Co-op has returned to profitability despite the growing toll of shoplifting across its chain of more than 2,300 UK grocery outlets. The mutual group - which also owns Nisa wholesale and provides funeral care and legal services - is now deploying
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'Glacial ' progress, say campaigners, as Holyrood Park plan fails to ban cars
Campaigners have described the lack of a ban on cars in a new strategy for Edinburgh's Holyrood Park as "hugely disappointing". The Strategic Plan, published by owners Historic Environment Scotland, provides a vision for its future and broaches
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SPFL announce Premier Sports Cup ticket info including price and stand allocation
The SPFL have announced the ticket prices for the forthcoming Premier Sports Cup semi-finals. Celtic will take on Aberdeen in the first of the two matches to be hosted at Hampden Park before Rangers face Motherwell. Both ties will be played
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Adventures of crime-fighting podcaster's a refreshing take on an over-familiar genre
Unsound Heather Critchlow (Canelo, £9.99) In creating Cal Lovett, featured here in his third novel, Aberdeen-born Heather Critchlow realised that the adventures of a true-crime podcaster could be just as compelling as those of a detective
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The spectacular blue Himalayan plant - and where to buy one in Scotland
Macplants, Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, EH34 5BA As autumn gets into its stride, some plants that have been quietly awaiting this moment start to take centre stage. Amongst these is the Autumn gentian, which has probably the
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I watched Saoirse Ronan's The Outrun about alcoholic returning to Orkney and loved it
The Outrun Four stars Indie A-lister Saoirse Ronan stars in the film adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s 2016 memoir, The Outrun. Liptrot’s book blends nature writing with the author’s account of returning to her Orkney home to dry out after a decade
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Scottish researchers cast new light on the secrets of deep Earth
Scottish researchers have cast new light on long-held assumptions about the deep Earth. An international team of scientists led by researchers from SUERC and the University of Glasgow’s School of Geographical & Earth Sciences have uncovered ‘surprising
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Lineker & Richards tip Aberdeen to ‘shake up’ the title race
Aberdeen have been tipped to topple Celtic and Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race by Gary Lineker and Micah Richards. The Dons have made a perfect start to this year’s campaign, winning five league games from five and booking their
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Closing date for offers for former police station after 'much interest'
A closing date has been set for offers for a former police station in a Scottish town, in what is being hailed as an “exciting opportunity”. Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, which is conducting the sale of the property on behalf of Police Scotland
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Starmer is right to impose pylons and windfarms on communities that don’t want them
Want change? Well, it’s starting to feel like we’ve got it. Keir Starmer is taking on, not just right-wing thugs, not just criminal smuggling gangs, but a group that frightens MPs far more: Nimbys. His conference message was bald. Some people will
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Historic Haining House receives funding boost as part of £3.75 million restoration
An 18th century home passed onto the community of Selkirk by its former owner is one step closer to being restored following a £600,000 funding boost from Social Investment Scotland. The Haining Charitable Trust has looked after the property and
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Traffic misery reprieve for Glasgow Southsiders as roadworks end early
Motorists navigating a busy commuter route through Glasgow have been granted a reprieve from traffic delay misery after emergency roadworks were completed early. Scottish water had warned of “disruption” and put a traffic management plan in place
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‘Pioneering’ organic Scottish distillery launches new whisky created by chief
A “pioneering” organic Scotch distillery is releasing a new whisky. The whisky has been created by the distillery’s head of sustainability and finished in ex-Maury casks from a small organic vineyard in France. Nc’nean’s new whisky is part
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ScotRail drivers accept pay offer to clear way for reduced timetable to end
ScotRail train drivers have voted to accept a new pay offer, clearing the way for timetables to return to normal. Members of the ASLEF union were working to their contracted hours, meaning no overtime and no working on days off, since July, leading
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A food and drink guide to one of the world's 'coolest' neighbourhoods
Hitting the headlines this morning was news that a Glasgow neighbourhood had been selected as one of the ‘coolest’ in the world by global travel guide, Time Out. While Strathbungo in the city’s Southside may be small, it's no wonder this year’s
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Another winter looms for the NHS: Is it in better shape than it was a year ago?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. This week saw the Scottish Government publish its winter preparedness plan for the NHS and social care. It was released earlier than usual, said the government, to help health
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Glasgow area named on list of world's 'coolest neighbourhoods'
A Glasgow area has been named on a list of the world's 'coolest neighbourhoods'. Time Out has released its seventh annual list with Strathbungo in the city's Southside coming in at number 22 on the charts. It is the only Glasgow entry - in
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Letter of the Day: Welcome to today's Labour, the party that bans dissent
Welcome to today's Labour, the party that bans dissent The Labour Party has just concluded its first party conference since its landslide General Election win in July. In one of the keynote speeches this week, Rachel Reeves was heckled by a
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Revealed: Scottish economy grows as UK stagnates
Scotland outperformed the UK as a whole in July by achieving economic growth, official figures reveal today. The UK economy recorded stagnation for a second consecutive month in July, according to data from the Office for National Statistics published
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Search underway for stories and treasures for new show celebrating Donegal's Scots
An appeal has been made by Donegal County Council in search of memories and photographs of people from the Irish county who moved to Scotland during the 20th century. Staff from Donegal County Council will host two drop in events in Glasgow and
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More than 100 roles on offer at annual jobs fair in popular Glasgow shopping centre
More than 100 roles are going to be on offer at a job fair hosted in one of Glasgow’s largest shopping centres. Major retailers and food chains including Primark Wagamama, and Zara will be joining other local organisations at the Glasgow Fort’s
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'Rosebank won't be good for jobs, bills or the environment - we have to stop it'
A group whose legal challenge against the Rosebank oil and gas field will be heard by the courts has urged the UK government not to approve any re-submitted plan if they are victorious. Uplift and Greenpeace UK both applied to the Court of Session
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Labour leadership defeated as members call for winter fuel payment cut u-turn
Labour members and trade unions have won a vote at the party's conference calling on the UK Government to reverse the cut to the winter fuel payment. The motion was narrowly carried by a show of hands. While the vote was purely symbolic and
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Rapists no longer able to self-id as women after 'major u-turn' by Police Scotland
Men charged or convicted of rape or attempted rape will no long be allowed to "self-declare" their sex, Police Scotland has said. The screeching u-turn from force comes just weeks after they told MSPs that allowing men who commit sex crimes to
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Scotland's 'forgotten' child star remembered in compelling new documentary
Lena Zavaroni's father has said he hopes she will become better known for her "great talent". Victor Zavaroni shared emotional recollections of his daughter's life for a compelling new documentary charting the life of the child-star with the big
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Andrew Marr blasts 'offensive' Gaelic signs as he backs Anas Sarwar to be 'proper' FM
Broadcaster Andrew Marr blasted Scotland's Gaelic signs last night, saying he found them "offensive". The incendiary comment from the veteran TV newsman came during a question and answer event with Anas Sarwar at Labour's party conference in Liverpool
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Domestic abuse law reform could prevent avoidable deaths like Emily's, mum says
The mother of a teenager who took her own life following a campaign of abuse from her ex-boyfriend has said new reform plans could prevent “so many avoidable deaths” Emily Drouet was 18-years-old studying law at Aberdeen University when she took
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Who was Margaret Hall as domestic abuse campaigners call for memorial?
The introduction of a new bill focused on domestic violence has brought to attention the story of Margaret Hall. Murdered by her husband in Edinburgh in 1720, representatives from Scottish Women’s Aid, Victim Support Scotland, EmilyTest and Historic
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Letters: We don't need social work in restaurants. Just concentrate on the food
LIKE Brendan Keenan (Letters, September 23) I too was saddened to hear of the demise of Nick Nairn's restaurant. And I was similarly saddened to learn about the closure of Michaelangelo’s restaurant in Clarkston. Glasgow and its suburbs are undoubtedly
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'We are seeing more people with serious mental health problems in our prisons'
You have no doubt seen the news reports on prison overcrowding across the UK, and probably watched some pretty gripping prison dramas on TV. So, I reckon you will have a grasp of what our staff do. I thought that too. Anyone who has ever set
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‘Time to hand over reins’ as beloved village pub in idyllic setting goes on market
A historic pub in a picturesque location has been brought to market. The pub and bistro is “situated in an idyllic setting that perfectly captures the charm of Scottish hospitality”. Graham + Sibbald is marketing, The Strone Inn, Strone
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Glasgow's LEZ makes 'promising start' as air pollution levels drop
Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone is having a promising impact on air pollution according to new data released. The latest Air Quality Annual Progress Report shows that levels of nitrogen dioxide in the city centre and LEZ area has dropped by 20 percent
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Sports groups in rural and deprived areas to benefit from major £1.1m cash boost
Community sports groups in Scotland are set for a significant cash injection with an investment of nearly £1.2million. New and existing community sports facilities across the country are set to benefit from the sum which is being provided by sportscotland
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New Starbucks opening in Thistles Stirling this weekend with free drinks on offer
A brand-new Starbucks is opening in a busy Scottish shopping centre this weekend. Thistles, Stirling has announced the opening date for the new Starbucks will be on Saturday 28 September, and the first customers will get some freebies. The
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Murdo Fraser had 'not much expectation' of winning Scottish Tory leadership race
Murdo Fraser has admitted he did not have "much real expectation of winning" the Scottish Tory leadership contest. The leadership hopeful is just two days away from finding out whether he will be chosen by party members to replace Douglas Ross.
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New Sauchiehall Street venue promises to bring 'the good times' back to Glasgow
A brand new bar and live entertainment venue opening in Glasgow next weekend has promised ‘an experience unlike any other’ in the city. Berlinkys will open up on Friday, October 4 at 12pm and they say they have booked ‘some of the UK’s best musicians
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5 of the Best Vitamin D Supplements in the UK in 2024
This article was brought to you by a commercial partner and is not necessarily representative of the views of The Herald The UK’s dreary weather may be getting you down in more ways than one. Moderate sun exposure helps our bodies produce vitamin
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Courts to hear Rosebank legal challenge as licence could be overturned
The Court of Session has given the green light to two legal challenges against the decision to approve the new Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea. Permission has been granted to drill in the untapped field off Shetland, despite the objections
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Che Adams breaks silence over Scotland absence
Scotland striker Che Adams has explained why he was given permission by Steve Clarke to miss the Nations League fixtures earlier this month. The 28-year-old was named in Steve Clarke’s squad for the double-header with Poland and Portugal, before
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Rapist who targeted women on multiple occasions has sentence increased after appeal
A man who raped his two victims on multiple occasions has had his prison sentence increased following a successful appeal by the Crown. Connor McNealis was locked up for six years in April 2024 after being found guilty following a trial at the
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Poll: Should Police Scotland officers face criminal charges for misconduct?
The Police watchdog has called for officers in Scotland who abuse their position to face a similar criminal charge to those in England and Wales. But should they? READ MORE: Police Scotland officers who abuse their position should face criminal
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Scottish Careers Week partners are working to shape the future
PARTNERSHIPS will be a major part of the national effort to deliver Scottish Careers Week 2024, supporting thousands of people across the country to understand their career choices and options. Co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland, the
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New bill which aims to tackle domestic homicide and suicide in Scotland explained
A bill has been published which seeks to prevent domestic homicides and suicides. Angela Constance, the justice secretary, will be in Holyrood Park on Wednesday to mark the publication of the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic
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Pay issues and low staffing threaten the future of Scottish higher education
The mantra of Tony Blair when Prime Minister was famously “Education, Education, Education”. Its provision at an exceptional level has been a laudable ambition that the EIS (Educational Institute of Scotland) has pursued since its foundation 177 years
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Cadbury discontinues chocolate in decision fans say has 'ruined Christmas'
Cadbury has confirmed its has discontinued a popular festive chocolate from its range just months out from Christmas 2024. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Freddos, Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs
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Girl, six, and woman, 32, killed in one-vehicle car crash on Ayrshire road
A woman and a six-year-old girl have died following a one-vehicle crash. The crash happened on the A76 near to the junction with the B713, between Catrine and Auchinleck in East Ayrshire at around 5pm on Tuesday. Police said the passenger in
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Brits told to leave Lebanon as Israeli offensive escalates and troops sent to Cyprus
Brits in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate. Around 700 UK troops are being sent to Cyprus as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies after Israel’s assault on Lebanon
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Action needed to get it right for Scotland’s children with Additional Support Needs
“It is a constant battle, every day.” These were the words of one of the parents who responded to the Education, Children and Young People’s call for views on additional support for learning services in Scotland. It has been just over 20 years
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Cycling and Banksy key draws as 25 million people visit Glasgow in 2023
A cycling world championships and major Banksy exhibition helped Glasgow attract more than 25 million visitors in 2023, new analysis has shown. The Scottish Tourism Economic Impact Model figures show there were 25.75 million visits to Scotland’
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Herald Diary: It's a confusing world when you've never heard of Elvis
Fruity fella OUT for a stroll, reader Martha Douglas bumped into a couple from the neighbourhood who were returning from the local supermarket. The wife was struggling with heavy shopping bags while her hubby, triumphantly lacking in gallantry
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Letters: Israel is stoking up dire revenge from the children of Palestine
JUST for a moment, put yourself in the shoes of a 12-year old Palestinian boy, living in Gaza. You used to live in a nice apartment in Gaza City with your family; you liked school and you had lots of friends to play with at the weekend. Now you
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Carlos Alba: What's all the fuss about? Who doesn't love a freebie?
Who doesn’t love a freebie? I mean, what’s not to love? You get something you can’t afford, or wouldn’t otherwise buy for yourself, and it’s free. Anyone who says they don’t love a freebie is either a liar or a member of the Calvinist Free Church
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High uptake of new RSV vaccine could save almost 3000 lives a year
Thousands of deaths a year in the UK could be prevented if uptake of a new vaccine against the respiratory virus RSV reaches 70%, according to Scottish researchers. A study published today in the journal Age and Ageing also estimates that coverage
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Doing more to tackle alcohol problems in convicts 'could reduce re-offending'
Doctors and recovery experts say more must be done to support people with alcohol problems who end up in the criminal justice system. Prisoners and other individuals who have contact with the police and courts are much more likely than the general
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New homelessness figures show stark escalation housing emergency
Publishing the latest figures on new housing supply and the latest statistics on homelessness in Scotland on the same day was never likely to provide a cause for celebration; however what we saw in the statistics reveals a startling escalation of Scotland
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New windfarm rules 'will drive billions away from Highland economy’
Moves to claw back more cash from windfarm companies for Highland communities will reduce the number of new developments by 80% - a loss of £2 billion for the local economy - according to a new report. Highland Council passed a new policy called
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Housing minister denies excuses are being made over homelessness increase
Housing minister Paul McLennan has denied the Scottish Government are making excuses on the scale of the housing crisis after figures reached record levels. Mr McLennan told The Herald he accepted responsibility for the rising levels of homelessness
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Tiny wind farm, big local wealth. One of many transition lessons from Shetland
Shetland, once the heart of North Sea Oil and Gas, now rapid renewables expansion, can provide “lessons” for all of Scotland, said the authors of a new just transition report. Co-author, Daniel Gear, described the risk of “a development free-for-all
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Scotland can be 'true global contender' on green finance, declares Forbes
Scotland can become a “true global contender” in the race to capture the economic opportunities from growth in green and sustainable financial services internationally, Kate Forbes has declared. The Deputy First Minister observed Scotland was “
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Ian McConnell: What really drove sale of famous Scotch whisky brand?
It has seemed that Scotch whisky distiller Edrington has in recent times been making much less noise about The Famous Grouse than it did in the past. This meant that, while its deal to sell this famous blended Scotch whisky brand to William Grant
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Hotel in historic Scottish town sold as owner retires after 20 years
A hotel, restaurant and bar in a historic Scottish town has been sold. The owner of the hotel with rising turnover and profit is retiring after 20 years. The hotel, which has six en-suite rooms, has been bought by an “enthusiastic” new owner
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Scottish tourist tax 'risks damaging competitiveness of our market'
A business leader has warned that plans for a tourist tax in Scotland could have a "detrimental impact" on the industry. It is warned that the tourist tax, or transient visitor levy "risks damaging the competitiveness of our tourism market".
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Scots accountancy institution opens 'new chapter' on home turf
Johnston Carmichael has opened a “new chapter” in its Moray heartland with a move to a new and bigger office in Elgin. The accountancy firm, which was founded in Moray in 1936, has relocated to start-of-the-art premises in Elgin Business Park and
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Kate Forbes: 'Success is not inevitable and will only happen with decisive action'
Kate Forbes Scotland is at a pivotal time in its journey towards a net zero economy. The costs of transition are lowest - and the opportunities greatest - with early and well-managed action. To reap those benefits the financial system has to
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Historic Scottish co-op defies the elements
Scotmid has defied the summer washout to increase profits in its first results presented by new chief executive Karen Scott. The Edinburgh-based co-operative declared it had shown “resilience” amid a challenging economic backdrop as it reported
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Scottish off-grid escape established by former South African 'nomads'
A family who previously lived a nomadic lifestyle in South Africa has moved to Dumfries and Galloway and is preparing to launch a new glamping business in the area’s protected Dark Sky Park. Lottie Reeves - alongside her partner Kevin, mother,
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Minke whale sightings hit record highs amid calls for research into 'mystery'
A new report has revealed 2023 had the highest sighting rates and numbers of minke whales ever recorded in the Hebrides - but it also saw the lowest known numbers for basking sharks. The report by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust was published
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Police Scotland officers who abuse their position should face criminal charges
The police watchdog has called for officers in Scotland who abuse their position to face a similar criminal charge to those in England and Wales. Officers south of the border can be charged with committing misconduct in public office, but there