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Simo Valakari ready to bring bite back to McDiarmid Park
Newly appointed St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has outlined his vision to turn McDiarmid Park into a fortress again. And he has first-hand experience of the hardy Saints sides of old - the former Motherwell player suffered a 5-0 thumping on his
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Historic Scottish cinema sells 75000 tickets in six months since reopening
A Scottish cinema is celebrating after selling almost 75,000 tickets in the six months since it reopened its doors. The former Odeon cinema in Ayr closed in June 2022, but reopened as the Astoria Cinema in March 2024 after being taken over by
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Accident sparks major delays for commuters on M8 motorway
Drivers faced major delays on the M8 this evening due to an accident. Traffic Scotland alerted road users to queues and warned them to take care following a single-vehicle collision on the M8 eastbound at Junction 5 (Shotts) just after 4pm.
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Scottish Government has failed to tackle housing emergency - Sarwar
The Scottish Government has “failed” to tackle the country’s housing emergency, Scottish Labour has said. Ministers were forced to declare the emergency earlier this year as a result of increased pressure on the housing supply and high rates of
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Scottish chauffeur firm expands fleet by 40 per cent in response to demand
A Scottish chauffeur firm has announced a "significant" expansion to its fleet in response to demand. Edinburgh Executive Travel said it is adding nine new vehicles to meet the growing demand for premium executive transportation services. The
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Russell Findlay's leadership win ‘unites the Tories across the UK,’ claims Jenrick
Russell Findlay’s win “puts to bed any suggestion that the party might fracture,” the frontrunner in the Tory leadership contest has said. Speaking to Scottish journalists at the party’s conference in Birmingham, Robert Jenrick said the ex-journalist's
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Former nurse sentenced for embezzlement from children’s charity
A former hospice nurse who embezzled more than £17,000 from a disabled children’s charity to fund his gambling habit has been given a community payback order. Alan Thorburn transferred the money from accounts connected to Dreamflight, a charity
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Glasgow welcomes leading lights of AI thinking for ground-breaking discussions
The University of Glasgow is playing host to the leading figures from the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) community For three days this week the Lovelace-Hodgkin Symposium will bring together academics, researchers and policymakers to consider
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Remnants of 18th-century house and former hospital damaged by fire for sale
The remnants of an 18th-century house used for decades as a hospital and damaged extensively by fire in 2014, and substantial grounds, are to be auctioned, billed as "an attractive redevelopment opportunity". Dunain House, described as “a substantial
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Britain's 'King of Trainers' bids to conquer US market
The outlook appears to be bright for JD Sports, despite the currency headwinds which were credited with sparking a fall in its share price today. The self-styled ‘King of Trainers’ exceeded market expectations as it reported record interim profits
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Jack Butland relishes Rangers 'underdog story' and salutes emerging defensive leader
Jack Butland knows a thing or two about decent defenders having England caps and a spell at Manchester United prominent on his cv. So his excitement about the burgeoning partnership developing between Rangers central defensive duo John Souttar and
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Aberdeen forward Pape Habib Gueye ruled out until new year with muscle tear
In-form Aberdeen forward Pape Habib Gueye has been ruled out until early 2025 with a quad muscle tear. The Senegalese attacker has scored six goals in a blistering start to the campaign, playing a key role in helping the Dons go joint top of the
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Golfing peace in our time as big hitters gather at Dunhill Links Championship
We can only wonder what Old Tom Morris would’ve made of the current, fractured state that men’s professional golf finds itself in. To be honest, we probably would’ve got more sense out of the memorial bronze statue of this treasured auld yin that
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Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner’s winning streak to land China Open title
Carlos Alcaraz ended Jannik Sinner’s winning run to take the China Open title in Beijing after another pulsating encounter between the two young stars. Sinner went into the final on a 15-match winning streak after lifting his second grand slam
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Donald Trump's popularity is growing ... in Scotland
When Donald Trump arrived in Scotland as a Republican presidential candidate in 2016, the welcome he got was less than friendly. A grass-roots group of left-wing activists staged a demonstration on the boundary of his Trump Turnberry gold course
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Lord Alli under investigation for ‘alleged non-registration of interests’
The Labour peer at the centre of a row over donations to Sir Keir Starmer is under investigation by the Lords’ standards watchdog over an alleged failure to register interests. Lord Waheed Alli is facing a probe over potential breaches of parliamentary
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International students provide a glimpse into rich cultures - we should be welcomed
The number of international students studying at Scottish universities is at a record high. Statistics show that 89,975 students (29% of the total) come from countries other than the UK. Despite the positive cultural and economic impact they provide
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Charles Dickens takes over Radio 4 and even I - a confirmed Dickensphobe - liked it
We all have our blind spots. To be honest I’ve never had much time for the recordings of Bob Dylan, Hammer horror films, Star Trek (not since when I was a kid anyway) or the comedy of Spike Milligan. I have also found that I can happily live without
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Brian Wilson: The urge to destroy something as precious as Gaelic makes no sense
Prejudice against Gaelic can be relied on to make occasional appearances in unexpected places. Who would have thought that an intelligent man like Andrew Marr would be moved to express public outrage by a translation of the name Haymarket? To be
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World's longest indoor karting track to replace ski slope at Xsite Braehead
Xsite Braehead will house the “world’s longest” indoor go-karting track it has been announced. The new facility will replace Scotland’s only indoor ski slope which closed in 2022 due to safety concerns and skyrocketing repair and energy bills.
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Cineworld announces Scottish branch closure as part of restructuring plan
Cineworld has announced that it will close one of its cinemas in Scotland this week. Cineworld Glasgow Parkhead will close for good on Sunday. It comes after a High Court judge ruled this week that the cinema operator could close some of
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Brunton Theatre issues urgent call for support amid funding crisis
A beloved local theatre in Scotland has launched a campaign calling on support from the public and industry professionals, as bosses fear the venue could close in the future. High-profile performers and fans are among those supporting the call
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Understanding financial provision when divorcing in Scotland
Understanding financial provision when divorcing in Scotland When a couple divorces, there are many issues to consider and changes to navigate. One of the most important is how to resolve the financial aspects of their marriage. This means determining
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'She will be sadly missed': Cheetah dies two months after arriving at Edinburgh Zoo
A cheetah that arrived at Edinburgh Zoo just two months ago has died. Edinburgh Zoo shared the news that Cleo the cheetah died overnight "despite the hard work of the vet team and keepers". The zoo said that staff are still trying to establish
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More than 200,000 disability benefit claimants transferred to devolved agency
Scotland’s devolved benefits agency has taken control of more than 200,000 cases of disabled people from the UK Government. Figures released last month show 207,295 people were receiving the adult disability payment (ADP) from Social Security Scotland
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The long battle for Scottish women to make their voices heard
Asked in a 2011 interview whether he considered any woman writer his equal, Nobel Laureate V. S. Naipaul scoffed. ‘[I]nevitably for a woman,’ he said, ‘she is not a complete master of a house, so that comes over in her writing too.’ He went on to take
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There would be no Bruce Springsteen without the real thing - Kris Kristofferson
My route into the work of Kris Kristofferson, who died this week, was an unusual one – an album by left-field California rock trio Acetone. Released in 1995, I Guess I Would was short (very) and consisted entirely of covers of songs by artists
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How can we possibly negotiate with this Israeli regime?
The Middle East is engulfed in its deepest crisis in many years, with Israel embroiled in conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and now with Iran. The issue has been the subject of fierce debate on our Letters Pages. Last week,
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Dozens of prisoners returned to jail after being released early
More than 50 people returned to prison after being part of an early release scheme, new figures show as a report claims the number of those in custody could be above 9,000 within months. A Scottish Prison Service (SPS) report shows 57 of the 477
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Scot jailed for plot to smuggle £76m of cocaine into UK hidden in bananas
A man who plotted to smuggle £76 million of cocaine into the UK from Ecuador in consignments of bananas has been jailed for 20 years. One of the UK’s most wanted men who plotted to smuggle £76 million of cocaine into Britain from Ecuador in consignments
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‘Unique and striking’ large-scale self-catering opportunity brought to market
A self-catering property in a Scottish “rural idyll setting” has been brought to market. The large-scale property also includes “sumptuous” owner’s accommodation. Cornerstone Business Agents said Fairview near the hamlet of Leadburn is
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Fife teachers consider industrial action over aggression in classrooms
More than two-thirds of teachers in Fife are actively considering strike action due to rising aggression and violence from pupils in the area’s schools. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), which represents the majority of teachers in the
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Everything you need to know as proposals move forward for a Glasgow river park
A public consultation has been announced for a proposed redevelopment of the River Clyde in Glasgow. Custom House Quay and Carlton Place are slated to be revamped as part of the City Deal Clyde Waterfront and West End Innovation Quarter Programme
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Scottish football legend is successful investor with multi-million pound fortune
A Scottish football legend who is today honoured with an OBE from the Prince of Wales has also been successful in business, holding directorships and banking a multi-million fortune. Ally McCoist, former Rangers and Scotland hero, is a familiar
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Dani Garavelli: University students will continue to thrive against crumbling world
Earlier this month, I was asked to take part in an event in the Charles Wilson building directly opposite the Glasgow University Union. It was a crisp autumn evening. The leaves on the trees that line Kelvin Way were golden red, and the street itself
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Glen Mhor Hotel in Inverness receives global recognition winning sustainability award
A Scottish Highland hotel has been named amongst the world's greenest after landing a prestigious global sustainability prize. The 4 Star family-run Glen Mhor Hotel in Inverness was recognised at a special ceremony in the rainforest of Belize,
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Glasgow Airport introduces change to its security area from today
Glasgow Airport has introduced changes to its security area from today. The airport is preparing to install new security equipment and while this is being done, priority passengers will have to use the standard boarding card area. Security
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What to look out for at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
England will be out to end a 15-year drought at the T20 World Cup but defending champions Australia once again remain the team to beat. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the ninth staging of the event, which gets under way with a clash between
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Letters: We are condemned to shiver after the closure of our coal, gas and steel
ARE three significant closures this week merely virtue-signalling to a disinterested world how we alone are reducing our relatively minimal emissions in the unrealistic hope of reaching net zero without regard to the inevitable damaging consequences
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Public consultation launched for Scottish Government's palliative care strategy
Scotland’s Public Health Minister has said there needs to be a more open conversation about palliative care in the country, and the government "must do better". The Scottish Government has launched a new public consultation aimed at improving palliative
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Consultation announced for Custom House and Carlton Quay regeneration in Glasgow
Consultation sessions on proposals for redevelopment at Custom House Quay and Carlton Place in Glasgow city centre will begin on October 9. The locations on each side of the River Clyde are part of the City Deal Clyde Waterfront and West End Innovation
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Major update provided on financial position of troubled Inverness Caley Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle's interim chairman has penned an open letter sent to shareholders with a major update on the club's financial position. Insolvency remains a distinct possibility, but administration could be avoided if £200,000 is raised
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Ally McCoist: From Rangers legend to much-loved broadcaster as he collects OBE
“The best people will always be in demand and Alistair is one of those people.” – Mark Hateley. A career in football that people could only dream of, a spell managing his boyhood club, a Hollywood star and now a national treasure when it comes
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Edinburgh gears up for major cultural festival this month
Eye to eye. Mind to mind. Heart to heart.” That is how a story should be told. Wise words that came from the late storyteller and singer Stanley Robertson to Donald Smith – and he remembers them well. This is the 35th year of the Scottish International
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Erik ten Hag urges belief as Man Utd bid to bounce back from Tottenham defeat
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has urged his players to “keep the belief” as they bid to bounce back from Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat against Tottenham. United face a Europa League tie away to Porto on Thursday before tackling Aston
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Celebrating 20 years of parkrun, an activity for just about everyone
The active leisure event parkrun is today celebrating its 20th anniversary. These social events are designed to encourage people to run, jog, or walk a 5-kilometre route on a Saturday morning. Although the events are timed there’s no emphasis on racing
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Iberdrola volunteer winners are a powerful source of positive energy
THE Iberdrola International Volunteer Awards, are being held for the first time at ScottishPower’s Glasgow headquarters today, honouring people from across the UK, Spain, Brazil and the USA for the significant impact they’ve made to environmental conservation
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New boss installed at Edinburgh private bank
A new chief executive has been installed at Hampden & Co. The Edinburgh-based private bank announced this morning that Tracey Davidson has taken over from long-standing boss Graeme Hartop. Ms Davidson joins from Handelsbanken UK, where she
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Open letter urges Keir Starmer to scrap 'climate disaster' Rosebank oil field
More than 250 organisations and individuals, including the former Archbishop of Canterbury, have signed an open letter urging Sir Keir Starmer to stop the Rosebank development in the North Sea. Permission has been granted to drill in the untapped
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Dinosaur and Baby Reindeer lead the way as BAFTA Scotland nominations announced
Baby Reindeer, Dinosaur and Two Doors Down lead the nominations for BAFTA Scotland’s annual awards. The full list of BAFTA Scotland nominations has been announced today, with the award ceremony set to take place in Glasgow on Sunday 17 November
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Sir Daniel Day-Lewis ends acting retirement after 7 years - find out why
British actor Sir Daniel Day-Lewis will break his retirement from acting for his son’s directorial debut, a production company has confirmed. The triple Oscar winner quit acting after Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 film Phantom Thread, based on the
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National parks can help support farms, says environment charity
The creation of national parks can help “support viable farm businesses”, a report from an environment charity has found. The study, by Scottish Environment Link, highlighted how farmers working in such areas can access “advice, support and funding
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Lorraine Kelly highlights Dunblane massacre as worst moment of her career
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has said she thought nothing would be “as bad” as covering the Lockerbie bombing until she reported on the Dunblane massacre. Kelly, 64, was speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain to celebrate 40 years in television
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Should Brendan Rodgers and Celtic stick to their guns after sobering night?
In his 50th European game in charge of Celtic, Brendan Rodgers took his team to face Borussia Dortmund’s famous Yellow Wall. Again though, his side ran into their own personal brick wall when it comes to such away assignments at this level, and in
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Antiques Roadshow expert ‘heartbroken’ as BBC star shares cancer update
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in 2022 aged just 35 has said scans have shown her cancer has started regrowing. The BBC auctioneer and specialist in decorative arts and fine antiques is
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Herald Diary: We've heard of Delhi belly, but this is ridiculous
Sole man THE gallantry of the Glesga geezer is celebrated throughout the civilised world. It’s true that, unlike Walter Raleigh, the Glesga geezer will not drape his cape over a puddle, allowing a young maiden to sashay across it, her delicate
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Scotland set to make history as Craig Wallace leads Wildcats into first World Cup
GIVEN only 10 nations will compete at the forthcoming T20 World Cup and Scotland are ranked 12th in the world, the narrative is clear. Firstly, that head coach Craig Wallace and his players have punched massively above their weight just to reach
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Alison Rowat: Oh dear, Keir. Is it too late for voters to ask for a refund?
Outbreaks are occurring across the country, from Liverpool and Birmingham to Glasgow and London. The condition began in the opinion columns of The Herald and has spread to the letters pages. And there is more of it about since the general election
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Letters: Holyrood has not improved our democracy one iota. Get rid
AFTER all the pomp and pageantry of the King and Queen’s visit to Holyrood “to celebrate marking 25 years of the Scottish Parliament” is no one going to seriously question whether this institution is actually worth it? I was beginning to despair but
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Calum Steele: Police Scotland chief is not accountable to public. That must change
In a world of infinite viewing and entertainment options it ranks as one of the worst things to watch on a screen. Quite how it managed to secure a second, let alone a 10th series with such embarrassing audience numbers, terrible script, and wooden
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Album that lay buried in Orkney for more than a year tops UK classical chart
An album by the “Banksy of classical music” that lay buried in Orkney for more than a year before being unearthed by fans has topped the UK classical chart. Scottish composer and producer Erland Cooper wrote and recorded Carve The Runes Then Be
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the Glasgow report
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the Glasgow report You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Why four of Scotland's universities are a bit different from the rest
This week The Herald has been exploring the past, present and future of Scotland’s universities as part of our latest impact series. While investigating the university sector, and trawling through a huge amount of data, we learned a great deal
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Amnesty UK: 'Serious concerns' over SNP's commitment to human rights
The Scottish Government has moved from being a world leader in human rights into the “slow lane,” the head of Amnesty International UK has warned. Speaking to The Herald, Sacha Deshmukh, the charity’s Chief Executive, said there was now a “question
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'Be mindful of the mission' - the challenges facing universities around the world
If you’re looking for insight into the challenges facing universities at an international level, Dr Fernando León-García's office is a good place to start. As president of CETYS University in Mexico since 2011, he led the institution to accreditation
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'Making use of the land and natural resources' - what is Scotland's Rural College?
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a unique tertiary education institution, offering full-time and part-time courses from college level or from NC all the way up to PhD level training. Established in 2012 through the merger of the Scottish Agricultural
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Campaigners raise concerns over Rape Crisis Scotland school survey
Campaigners have voiced serious concerns over a survey being distributed to secondary school pupils across Scotland, which asks students to anonymously disclose experiences of sexual abuse without guaranteeing immediate action or support. Questionnaires
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Mapped: University tuitions fees across the UK and Europe
In Scotland, domestic students do not pay tuition fees. Instead, universities receive funding from the Scottish Government for each student, with the amounts varying according to the nature of each individual’s studies - although the amount each institution
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Scotland’s largest city to ‘run out of office space in less than a year'
Scotland’s largest city is “running out of good quality office space”, according to new research. Savills said there is less than a year’s supply, and it is expected that prime supply will fall further. The international real estate adviser
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Ian McConnell: Whisky giant not shouting from rooftops. So what’s going on?
Scotch whisky distiller William Grant & Sons unveiled its latest financial results in a somewhat understated manner this week. In a press release, it announced it had made after-tax profits of £444 million in the year to December 31, 2023, on turnover
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Rewilding company puts historic Scottish castle and estate on market
A rewilding company has put a historic Scottish castle and estate on the market. The 16th-century castle was built by a member of a powerful Scottish clan that was instrumental in the construction of many estates and castles in the region.
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Scottish sports apparel business hikes sales and profits
West of Scotland-based sports apparel business DFYNE has posted sharp rises in sales and profits in its second full year of trading. The business was founded in June 2021 by fashion industry executive Oscar Ryndziewicz, who is 31. Sales at
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'Monumental moment' as famous city centre landmark sold
A Scottish property company has acquired a city centre landmark as the "jewel" in its largest deal to date. The firm has bought an iconic nineteenth-century building known for its "fairytale castle" appearance. REAL Property Scotland said it
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Acclaimed Scottish distillery launches new 'super heavily peated whisky'
A renowned Scottish distillery a new series of whiskies. The island-based drinks maker said it is offering a new “super heavily peated whisky”. Bruichladdich, the Islay-based distillery, said the 15th Octomore series is a “trio of experimental
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Record number of promotions at Scottish law firm
Scottish law firm Aberdein Considine has made a record number of promotions this autumn, declaring it is “celebrating the dedication and professionalism of its workforce”. It said that 21 employees, “working from Peterhead to Newcastle upon Tyne
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Luxury handbag maker spurns bid from Mike Ashley's Frasers amid retail downturn
Luxury handbag specialist Mulberry has spurned an £83m takeover offer from the Frasers business developed by retail tycoon and former Rangers shareholder Mike Ashley, who has capitalised on upheaval in the sector. Mulberry, which has stores in
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MSP to highlight 'vital progress' on medical aesthetics regulation in Holyrood debate
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan will today use a Members’ Business Debate in Holyrood to discuss the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, with a focus on Scottish Government’s “vital progress” on addressing the current gaps in regulation.