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Arne Engels in no fear Celtic message ahead of Borussia Dortmund showdown
Celtic midfielder Arne Engels feels Signal Iduna Park should hold no fears for his team-mates given their experience of playing at Parkhead. Engels will be on familiar territory in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund having
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Israel launches ground raids against Hezbollah as Lebanon fight intensifies
The Israeli military launched small ground raids against Hezbollah and sealed off communities along its northern border as artillery pounded southern Lebanon and signals grew that more forces could soon be sent across the border to fight the Iran-backed
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Gothic horror drama series starring prolific Hollywood actor to film in Glasgow
A new gothic horror drama series starring a prolific Hollywood actor is set to begin filming in Glasgow. The Talamasca will focus on a centuries-old secretive society that tracks and containing the witches, vampires, werewolves and other entities
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'Dynamic' duo return to Scots nature reserve to save mountain plant habitats
The National Trust for Scotland has bolstered its team to conserve Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve’s collection of nationally rare and scarce mountain plant species, one of the largest in Britain. Ecologist Lewis Donaghy, and Ranger James Robinson
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Talking points as five British clubs compete in the Champions League this week
The Champions League returns this week for the second round of fixtures in the new-look competition. Here are the key talking points with five British sides in action. Arsenal seeking first win as PSG visit (Image: Martin Rickett/PA)
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Who is Simo Valakari – Could he become St Johnstone’s first foreign manager?
St Johnstone have been granted permission to speak to Simo Valakari - here's everything you need to know about the McDiarmid Park frontrunner. St Johnstone owner Adam Webb’s first managerial headhunt has not come without its challenges. The American
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Jurrien Timber says ‘dangerous’ football calendar a big topic in changing rooms
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber said he is in total agreement with Rodri, following the Manchester City star’s strike warning, and described the current fixture congestion as “dangerous”. The Netherlands international, 23, who spent nine months
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Edinburgh Castle named most 'Instagrammable' haunted place in world
It is one of the jewels in Scotland’s cultural crown and a massive tourist draw, generally clocking up well over two million visitors annually. As one of the oldest buildings in Scotland and a history that includes executions, murders, and the
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Findlay to be awarded UK shadow cabinet spot if Tugendhat wins Tory leadership race
Russell Findlay would be given a top post in Tom Tugendhat's shadow cabinet if he becomes the next UK Conservative leader in an attempt to grow the party's vote in Scotland. Tom Tugendhat, a leadership hopeful in the UK party contest, was speaking
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Five-year plan launched to save capercaillie from extinction
An emergency rescue plan to save one of Scotland’s most iconic birds is being put in place amid warnings the species teeters on the brink of extinction. Conservationists admit there is no ‘silver bullet’ which can save the native capercaillie
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Will this be a jolt of energy for Glasgow city centre?
This article appears as part of the Food Matters newsletter. Despite having walked down Miller Street in Glasgow city centre many times before, I pause for a second while trying to pinpoint where this morning’s interview is taking place. I
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What's going on with Ian Murray’s £150m war chest?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. In June, ahead of the General Election, the Daily Record had a story about how a new Labour government would see the Scotland Office taking responsibility for handing out
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Popular Edinburgh restaurant launches new autumnal menu
The award-winning Fhior celebrates a new season with a la carte options that make the most of autumn’s fruitfulness We dine at Fhior as the season turns firmly to autumn and the first few fallen leaves skitter across the pavements of Edinburgh’
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I stayed at a Highland hotel with its own airfield - and an incredible restaurant
After a long journey drenched in late summer sunshine, a dramatic sea harr engulfs our car within seconds of the first turn-off towards the Black Isle, where the Newhall Mains hotel awaits. A sharp change in weather conditions will prove to be
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'Milestone': World’s first AI-driven underwater vehicle deployed in Scotland
The world’s first autonomous underwater vehicle driven by artificial intelligence (AI) has been deployed in Scotland. The technology has been successfully used to inspect jacket structures on Seagreen wind farm - Scotland’s largest offshore site
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'There really is a feeling of tranquillity here': John Amabile in Bali
Bali has long been a dream destination. I first learned about it in a school geography project and more recently the revival and popularity through Eat Pray Love: the book (and movie) has arguably led to what Bali is known for in the present day –
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'No plans' - First Minister issues firm response over Scottish football alcohol ban
First Minister John Swinney has confirmed there are no plans to lift the alcohol ban in Scottish football. The SNP chief responded to recent discourse over whether the booze ban should be lifted. Last week, Health Secretary Neil Gray had stated
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Teachers facing violence from pupils say incidents not resolved 'satisfactorily'
Only one-in-three teachers subjected to violence and aggression from pupils and parents say the incidents were resolved “satisfactorily” by the authorities. Fresh data from the teachers’ union found that educators in Fife had little faith in
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Blind yoga classes launched in Scotland to help visually impaired
A yoga class designed specifically for people living with vision impairment has been launched in Scotland for the first time. Inclusive sessions offering blind and partially sighted individuals the opportunity to enjoy the physical and mental benefits
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Roz Foyer: Sir Keir needs to invest - not force through endless cuts
THE Labour Party and the wider Labour movement had waited 15 years for this moment. Last Tuesday, a Labour Prime Minister took to his feet to address his own conference. Over those 15 years, we had seen the most protracted period of austerity in
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Murder, riots, gang fights and the missing tenement – the hidden story of Byres Road
I’m walking down Byres Road in Glasgow, like I’ve done God-knows-how-many-times-before, but this time it’s different because I’m with a man who knows its secrets. Every few yards he stops and points out a doorway, or a window, or a little detail, and
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Janet Jackson cancels Glasgow show due to 'unforeseen' issue
Janet Jackson has cancelled her Glasgow OVO Hydro show. The pop star was supposed to play at the popular West End venue on October 13, however, due to unforeseen scheduling difficulties, it has now been scrapped. The Hydro have emailed ticket-holders
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Jon Sopel to discuss new book at Aye Write event chaired by Herald editor
The presenter of chart-topping The News Agents podcast Jon Sopel will appear at Aye Write to discuss his new book Strangeland. The book is his personal exploration of post-Brexit Britain and what it now means to British and he’ll appear at the
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'A worthy winner in a distinguished field' - Herald essay winner announced
The Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland has been awarded to Edinburgh-based Sarah Whiteside for her profoundly personal story about autism within her family. The annual £1,500 prize for the best literary essay by a writer in or from Scotland is
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Jack Draper withdraws from Shanghai Masters
British number one Jack Draper has pulled out of this week’s Shanghai Masters through injury. The 22-year-old retired from his quarter-final clash against France’s Ugo Humbert at the Japan Open on Sunday. Draper required treatment on an abdominal
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I pity the poor Glasgow 850 partygoers
October is just around the corner, but already thoughts are turning to next year … particularly in Glasgow, where 2025 will see the city’s celebrate its 850th birthday. Last week Herald writer Barry Didcock underlined the importance of creating
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Scots firms owing more than £2m in tax and penalties named by HMRC
Four Scottish firms have been named and shamed by HMRC for failing to pay tax and penalties totalling more than £2m Every three months, HMRC publishes details of people and businesses given financial penalties for failing to comply with tax obligations
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Thought you'd seen the last of Still Game? Think again
The stars of Still Game reveal how being brought to life in a new comic book adds a surprising new dimension to the Craiglang misadventures It seems like the most natural union. Taking the passionately Scottish but occasionally surreal adventures
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Edinburgh landmark to be restored in bid to reopen it to the public
Work has started on Nelson Monument in Edinburgh in a bid to return the 32-metre high building to its former glory and reopen it to the public. The monument has graced the Edinburgh skyline for more than two centuries on Calton Hill but has been
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'Scotland's first wind-powered square sausage' in production
A major Scottish meat producer has hailed making the switch to wind and solar power. The square sausage specialist said its £3 million renewable energy system is now live and set to generate 120 per cent of the firm's energy needs ahead of Christmas
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What can we expect in the Autumn Budget 2024?
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. With the new government’s first Budget scheduled for 30 October, we’re starting to hear some hints and theories about what may be included in the statement. What any
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Why Rangers players have faith in Igamane, and why Cerny may have bit back
Like most aspects of the Rangers performance on Sunday, the first start of Hamza Igamane’s Ibrox career failed to really live up to expectations. In fairness to the striker though, he didn’t really have much of an opportunity to fully showcase
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'I sincerely apologise': Glasgow restaurant and bar to stop serving food
A Glasgow restaurant and bar will stop serving food in a bid to 'realign' their focus. Somewhere by Nico was opened by restaurateur Nico Simeone of the Six by Nico brand as an immersive cocktail experience. First opening in March 2024 on Byres
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Celebrated Scottish horse racing stables with 'record' winners tally for sale
A celebrated Scottish racing stables that has produced nearly 1,000 winners in recent years is up for sale at offers over £750,000. Property agent Galbraith, which is handling the sale, declared this winners total was “a record for Scotland”, and
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Letters: This is not graffiti, this is powerful street art. Glasgow should be proud
MARISSA MacWhirter ("Clydeside isn't a 'ghetto' and its villains are not graffiti artists but uncaring private landlords", The Herald, September 27) highlighted one of Glasgow's biggest problems: who owns the Clyde? The article was prompted by
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Cutting emissions from transport is a challenge for ‘digital twin’ technology
Transport is a critical part of our everyday lives. Trucks, trains, cars, buses, boats and planes keep people and goods moving, whether it’s getting to work, having parcels delivered or shopping in the supermarket. Our reliance on transport is
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'A rousing radio friendly pop drama': To Save the Sea at the Tron Theatre - Review
Theatre To Save the Sea Tron Theatre, Glasgow When Greenpeace activists occupied the Shell UK owned decommissioned Brent Spar oil store off the coast of Shetland in 1995 to prevent it being sunk in the North Sea, little did anyone know
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Poll: Should minimum unit pricing for alcohol have been increased?
The minimum price of a unit of alcohol in Scotland has risen from 50p to 65p from today. Ministers and health groups say the move will cut deaths and alcohol-related harm, but it has been criticised in some quarters for its impact on family budgets
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'We have some sad news': City centre bar and restaurant announces closure
A bar and restaurant in Glasgow city centre has served its final customers after announcing plans for closure last week. In a statement posted on social media on Friday, September 27, the owners of August House invited regulars to the venue for
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Oil and gas companies 'not investing' in North Sea transition 'puts jobs at risk'
Oil and gas companies are failing to invest in renewable energy in the North Sea, a new report suggests, with a warning of "serious implications" for workers and communities reliant on the industry. The UK is looking to reach net zero carbon by
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Billy Joel announces Scottish gig as one of just two European dates in 2025
Billy Joel will perform in Edinburgh for the first time in 46 years after announcing a gig at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in 2025. The singer will perform at the home of Scottish Rugby on Saturday, June 7 next year and it’s one of just two shows in
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Rightmove rejects £6.2bn takeover offer by Murdoch-backed real estate group
RIGHTMOVE has “unanimously rejected” a fourth offer from Australia’s Rea Group, less than a week after the UK’s largest online property portal rejected a third bid from the digital property group controlled by News Corp. Rea has increased its cash
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Rightmove rejects £6.2bn takeover offer by Murdoch-backed real estate group
RIGHTMOVE has “unanimously rejected” a fourth offer from Australia’s Rea Group, less than a week after the UK’s largest online property portal rejected a third bid from the digital property group controlled by News Corp. Rea has increased its cash
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Explained — How much will MUP increase alcoholic drinks in Scotland?
The minimum price of alcohol (MUP) in Scotland has risen by 30 per cent from today - putting up the cost of drinks in bars and supermarkets. Scottish Government Ministers say the policy has helped cut alcohol-related deaths, as well as lower
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Roddy Hart pays tribute to 'legend' Kris Kristofferson after death aged 88
Scots singer-songwriter Roddy Hart has paid a moving tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, following his death at the age of 88. Kristofferson died peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, family spokeswoman
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Scottish universities: funding, fees and the future – find all articles here
Like many other things (good and bad) in Scotland, our view of the nation’s universities, and their contribution to how we see ourselves, is rooted in a great deal of history. The UK has a total of six ancient universities, which are those founded
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Headliners announced for huge country music event coming to Glasgow
Headliners have been announced for a huge country music event coming to Glasgow. The OVO Hydro will play part host to Country 2 Country (C2C) next year from March 14 to March 16, 2025. It is an annual festival celebrating the best in the genre
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Simo Valakari says talks over St Johnstone vacancy haven't happened 'yet'
Simo Valakari has all but confirmed he will hold talks with St Johnstone over their vacant manager's position. The Riga head coach last night told media in Latvia that he hadn't spoken to the Scottish Premiership side 'yet', however, permission
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First Bus offers free coffee to ScotRail commuters after hiking its own fares
First Bus has announced it will give away free coffees to commuters who have been subject to newly reintroduced peak train fares - months after it hiked its own prices by an above-inflation figure. On Tuesday, October 1, the bus operator will invite
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John Swinney warns of 'more dangerous conflict' in the Middle East
First Minister John Swinney has warned Israel's assault on Lebanon risks a "broader, more dangerous conflict in the Middle East". The nation is carrying out large-scale air strikes on its neighbouring country, saying it is targeting members of
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Craig Fowler: Scott Brown took calculated risk on path back to Celtic Park
There's fun to be had from plotting the career path of a former-star-player-turned-manager, especially when it's so obvious what the ultimate ambition would be. One of these is former Celtic and Scotland captain Scott Brown, who was in the headlines
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Scott McTominay told he has 'goals in his blood' by Napoli head coach
Scotland's talisman Scott McTominay has 'goals in his blood', according to new manager Antonio Conte. The midfielder has enjoyed a good start to life in Italy following his deadline day transfer from Manchester United to Napoli. He's been part
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Erik ten Hag not worried about being sacked after latest dismal Man Utd display
Erik ten Hag insisted he was not worried about his Manchester United future despite a “very poor” performance in a 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham. Spurs needed only three minutes to take the lead through Brennan Johnson as they swept United aside
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Mark Smith: Byres Road has a message for Glasgow. But are we listening?
If you think you know Byres Road, I recommend you do what I’ve just done and take a stroll along it with Barclay Price. Barclay is an author and historian who’s written a fine new book about the famous Glasgow street and as we walked down it the other
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Scotland on course to install record number of heat pumps in 2024
Scotland is on course for a record number of heat pump installations in 2024 as a “growing number” of homeowners embrace the technology, an industry body has said. According to figures released by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS),
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Letters: Maybe a fractured parliament is what we need
MARK McGeoghegan’s article ("Can’t the parties get together and do a deal on the constitution?", The Herald, September 27) misses the point of what is important to the majority of voters. While it is true that a fractured parliament would be chaotic
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New investigation estimates potential funding deficit facing Scottish universities
Scottish Government-funded tuition may cover less than half of the estimated costs of teaching some Scottish university students, according to a new investigation by The Herald. This investigation uses a 2019 report from the former UK Government
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James Miller: The importance of international students to Scotland
James Miller examines the importance of international students: dispelling the harmful rhetoric associated with international students because of immigration policy battles and talking about their contributions both financially and culturally Scotland
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International fees are crucial to university funding: but how long can it last?
Fee-paying international students account for an average of 22% of the total income at Scottish universities, with some relying on it for almost half of their income. Many institutions use some of the money from fee-paying internationals to cover
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Why did we investigate Scotland's universities - and what did we find?
Like many other things (good and bad) in Scotland, our view of the nation’s universities, and their contribution to how we see ourselves, is rooted in a great deal of history. The UK has a total of six ancient universities, which are those founded
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No one knows how much a university education costs, and that's a problem
How much money does the government need to give universities to cover the cost of educating Scottish students? Soon after we launched our investigation into university finances, we realised we needed this information to answer a key question:
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Ian McConnell: A demoralising leader but some good news on Scotland nonetheless
The sale of The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky brand has certainly been among the most eye-catching developments in the last week, from a Scottish perspective, on the business and economic front. There has been plenty of other noteworthy news, including
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Iconic bridge designer’s former Scottish estate goes on the market at £16m
An estate and lodge once owned by one of the designers of the world-famous Forth Bridge have been brought to market. The 20,000-acre estate features two historically important bridges created by Sir John Fowler, most famous for the iconic rail
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£70m plan for more than 300 new homes on site of former high school
Proposals for more than 300 new homes on the site of a former school have been brought forward. The £70 million-plus plan would bring a new neighbourhood to the site of the former secondary school. The site at Greendykes Road in Edinburgh covers
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'We have a clear purpose': Consultancy grows every year for nearly two decades
A consultancy that focuses on science, technology and the built environment has hailed year-on-year growth for almost two decades straight. Now the company aims to "support even more clients in these sectors to achieve their goals using more effective
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Scotland has ‘golden opportunity to tap into boom'
Scotland has a “golden opportunity” to tap into a new tourism boom. The claim comes as new figures show firms north of the Border are among the most optimistic in the UK. While business confidence in Scotland fell 16 points during September
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Stuart Patrick: Key asks for Chancellor in Budget
It is now just one month to go until the Chancellor of the Exchequer puts us out of our misery - or perhaps helps us understand the full extent of our misery - with her Budget announcements. There will be one issue I will be keeping a close eye
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New 65p minimum unit price for alcohol in force from today
A new minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol will be imposed across Scotland from today (Monday). The level the levy will be placed on all alcoholic drinks will rise from 50p to 65p per unit, increasing the price of beers, wines and spirits in
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Minimum unit alcohol pricing: Ministers told 'more to do' following rise to 65p
Ministers have been urged to do “much more” to tackle problem drinking as the minimum price of a unit of alcohol rises from 50p to 65p. Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (Shaap) and Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) said that while minimum
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Scottish Government to face Holyrood vote on 'catastrophic' housing record
The Scottish Government will face a vote on its "catastrophic" housing record as pressure grows on housing minister Paul McLennan. First Minister John Swinney defended Mr McLennan at First Minister's Questions last week, echoing the housing minister's