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€41m Paris Saint-Germain midfielder reveals 'intelligent' Scotland player he admires
PARIS Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has singled out the player he admires the most in the Scotland side ahead of Portugal’s rematch with their Nations League rivals. Vitinha is expected to feature for Roberto Martinez’s men in their League A
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Paisley goes Cristiano Ronaldo crazy as the GOAT rolls into town with Portugal
SOME all-time greats of the beautiful game have rocked up in Paisley for one reason or another, to play, to train or just to watch the local team, over the years. The denizens of Scotland’s largest town are, having seen Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit
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Alex Salmond's cause of death confirmed after post mortem
A post-mortem examination has confirmed Alex Salmond’s cause of death as a heart attack, the Alba Party has said. Mr Salmond, who was Scotland’s first minister from 2007 until 2014, died suddenly in North Macedonia on Saturday aged 69. The
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Scottish Government in talks with Foreign Office to repatriate Alex Salmond's body
The Scottish Government is in talks with the Foreign Office to bring back the body of Alex Salmond from North Macedonia. The former First Minister died at the age of 69 on Saturday after speaking at a conference in Ohrid. The ex-SNP leader is believed
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Drivers face M8 delays over weekend as work to repair bridge continues
Drivers have been told to expect another weekend of delays on the M8 with more work to be done on the Longacre Bridge. The first phase of those refurbishment works took place last weekend with BEAR Scotland – who are Transport Scotland’s operating
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Steve Clarke wants to make sure Scotland get the best out of Ben Doak
Steve Clarke is intent on ensuring Scotland manage the development of Ben Doak properly in order to ensure he fulfils his potential in a dark blue jersey. The 18-year-old Liverpool winger – on loan at Middlesbrough – made his international debut
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Wooden cross in memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton on display after 8,000 mile journey
A wooden cross erected in memory of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton more than a century ago has been unveiled in its new home after a near-8,000 mile journey from Antarctica. Shackleton died in 1922, aged 47, in Grytviken, South Georgia, during
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Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal teammates spotted training at St Mirren's stadium
Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted in Paisley as he and his Portugal teammates gear up for tomorrow night's Nations League clash with Scotland. The global superstar took part in training at St Mirren's Sunkissed SMiSA Stadium this evening.
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Startling new novel from inspiring Scots author: 10 books to read right now
Gliff Ali Smith Hamish Hamilton, £18.99 Chambers Dictionary defines gliff as the Scots word for “a fright, a scare; a glimpse or other transient experience”. That seems fitting for this novel’s opening, in which two children come home and find
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Glasgow Uber drivers to protest as they warn new system is 'putting lives at risk'
Uber drivers in Glasgow are to stage a protest in the city demanding fair pay and more protecting while warning that a new system being put in place will put lives at risk. The drivers say their pay has plummeted in the last year, with only 20
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North Sea confidence at 'all-time low', Aberdeen Chamber declares
Confidence in the North Sea has plunged to an “all-time low”, as concerns mount in the north-east of Scotland over the impact of plans by the new Labour Government to increase and extend the windfall tax on oil and gas companies. The 40th Energy
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Airdrieonians issue lifetime ban after East Kilbride player was racially abused
Airdrieonians have handed out a lifetime ban punishment after an East Kilbride player was subject to racist abuse at the weekend. Joao Balde, a midfielder for the Lowland League club, played as Mick Kennedy's side progressed to the last eight of
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Liz Cameron: Scottish business is fearful ahead of Labour's Budget
THE UK Government’s Autumn Budget is casting a chill wind over Scotland’s businesses with a record increase in the number worried about tax changes. Our latest quarterly survey flagged taxation as the biggest concern for more than half of businesses
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Distillery launches whisky in collaboration with historic French drinks maker
A Scottish distillery behind a famous malt has launched a new limited edition expression. It hailed the bottling of a 12 year old blended malt finished in Calvados casks from the renowned Domaine Dupont, a family producer with a history dating
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Dogs Trust disappointed by firework control zone rejection at Glasgow centre
Animal welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has said it is ‘disappointed’ by Glasgow City Council’s decision to reject a ‘much needed’ Firework Control Zone (FCZ) around the rehoming centre this year. Dogs Trust Glasgow says it is appealing a decision
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The Scotland record Steve Clarke 'didn't know' he could potentially break
Steve Clarke insists he had no idea that he could break the record for the most amount of games in charge of Scotland - if he sees out the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup. The national team head coach admits he'd love to lead the team
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Pedro Martinez Losa ‘totally convinced’ Scotland can reach Euro 2025
Pedro Martinez Losa is confident he can successfully lead Scotland through their upcoming play-offs and secure a place at next summer’s European Championship finals in Switzerland. Scotland face a two-legged first-round tie against Hungary this
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Will Alex Salmond's death unite the Scottish independence movement?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Alex Salmond was truly a thorn in the side of the SNP in the latter years of his life. His death may have left a hole in the independence cause that will now never be mended
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Appeal for workers to join unique theatre event and tell Glasgow's story
A theatre company is appealing for Glasgow workers to help them complete an ‘epic’ portrait of the city for a unique event this weekend. Internationally renowned Quarantine are hosting the event at Glasgow Life’s Tramway on Saturday, October 19
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Dad carried me into ambulance: Belle and Sebastian singer on inspiration for novel
Is it a memoir or is it fiction? To read Stuart Murdoch’s book Nobody’s Empire is to read something that seems suspiciously like an account of the author’s youthful years, his struggles with chronic fatigue syndrome, aka ME, and his early, faltering
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Police probe as cyclist injured after being seriously assaulted in Edinburgh
A cyclist has been left with injuries after being seriously assaulted by a man in Edinburgh on Sunday night. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which took place at around 7pm on Sunday, October 13. A 31-year-old man had been
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Chinese and US markets overcome geopolitical fears for another positive week
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. Chinese and US markets overcame Middle Eastern geopolitical fears to post another positive week last week, although European and Japanese shares did not perform so well. The fears around
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Royal Life Saving Society issues urgent warning over baby bath seats
A water safety charity has released ‘shocking’ new data revealing that seven out of ten babies who drowned the last four years were using bath seats. The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) says there is a worrying misconception among parents in the
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Highland restaurant with rooms celebrates four prestigious award wins
The owners of a Highland restaurant with rooms are celebrating after their latest award wins. A former manse which dates back to 1789, The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool is a unique retreat overlooking the banks of Loch Broom, known for its menus of
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Easdales acquire Greenock factory as property empire expands
Greenock-based businessmen Sandy and James Easdale have added to their burgeoning commercial property portfolio by acquiring a huge Inverclyde site formerly occupied by a global packaging manufacturer. The owners of the McGill’s Group bus company
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Docherty wants directors of football to have more power - just like Man Utd & Fergie
Why do clubs need a clear strategy? Why do they need a sporting director to oversee it? After all, look at Sir Alex Ferguson. He had all the power as manager of Manchester United, and he won the lot. He also developed some of the best players the English
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Police seek potential witness after teenager is struck by car in Maryhill
A potential witness to a teenager being struck by a car is being sought by police. The 18-year-old is in a “critical” condition in hospital after being hit by a car while walking on a footpath in Glasgow on Saturday evening. Police Scotland
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See the potential of art for public mental health
Participation in the arts is proven to support both prevention and treatment of poor mental health. Yet access is restricted for too many people across Scotland. When budgets are tight, it’s not unusual for arts funding to be among the first round
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Battle over fate of docks could shape the nation's urban future
On the edge of the River Clyde lies a piece of forgotten industrial history: the Govan Graving Docks. Once central to Scotland’s thriving shipbuilding industry, these docks are now at a critical point in their maritime legacy. A significant planning
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Letters: Glasgow is two cities: one for affluent middle-class and one for the rest
I LIVE in Glasgow's West End, close to Kelvingrove Park. In that clean and tidy park is the splendid restored Stewart Memorial Fountain, an active bandstand, a cafe and a toilet. Nearby are well-maintained bowling greens and tennis courts. I also live
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Roz Foyer: We can’t always get everything what we want. But we can try hard to do so
Last week, the Labour UK Government published their long-awaited Employment Rights Bill. It’s the legislative manifestation, or at least part of it, of the New Deal for Working People they’ve heralded for years. The New Deal, forged and crafted by
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Liam McArthur's 'assisted dying' bill is a danger to the most vulnerable people
‘Assisted dying’ is a hot topic at the moment. Holyrood faces a debate on a Bill to change Scotland’s law from Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur. At Westminster, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater is taking forward another proposal. As a psychiatrist with a
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Ferry fares to rise by 'unwelcome' 10% across Scotland early next year
Ferry fares in Scotland will increase by an “unwelcome” 10% early in the new year. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop confirmed the move in a letter to the Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee. She stated the rise in costs were “necessary
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Highland accountants 'over the moon' to be named UK's best small business
The founder of a Highland accountancy business has said she is "over the moon" after it was named the UK's best small firm and praised for helping reverse depopulation. Kennedy Accountancy, based in Auchtertyre in Lochalsh, was named small firm
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Family-run solicitors and estate agents in recruitment drive after record turnover
A Scottish family-run solicitors and estate agents is to launch a recruitment drive after recording its best turnover to date. The founder said that “things have surpassed my expectations and that’s testimony to the job our team has been doing”
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A Wee Multitude of Questions: New George Wyllie exhibition opens in Greenock
Scotland’s newest museum has announced the opening of only its second exhibition following an inaugural showing earlier this year. The Wylieeum, a new space in Greenock dedicated to the work and legacy of one of Scotland’s most beloved and well-known
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CalMac announces ferry cancellation as soon-to-be-retired vessel suffers issue
Sailings to and from Arran from Ardrossan have been cancelled due to an issue with the ferry. CalMac announced that MV Hebridean Isles' is facing ongoing engine issues, meaning services in the morning and early afternoon have been cancelled.
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Why Dunfermline is the perfect place for a Scottish staycation
Dunfermline is Scotland’s newest city and as a rapidly expanding tourist destination, there is much to experience in what is fast becoming the most vibrant region in the country... HISTORICAL Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries This
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Aberdeen council tenants to be consulted on rent increases of up to 15%
Council tenants in Aberdeen will be consulted on proposed rent increases. The 2024 Rent Consultation proposes to increase rent by up to 10% for 2025/26, which will be reviewed again in 2025 with a potentially longer-term policy in future years.
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Scottish 80s girl band reunites for one-off Glasgow gig
On a quiet Monday morning, before its doors open to the public, the empty entrance foyer at Glasgow Film Theatre is suddenly awash with people, pop stars and stuff. Sophisticated Boom Boom, the all-woman post-punk outfit who blazed a trail through
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Land deal boosts hopes for new Scottish village
A new village under development in East Lothian looks set to add another tranche of new homes. Blindwells, a “sustainable” village which offers “easy access” to Edinburgh, is already home to hundreds of people. Now moves to add a further 200
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Alex Salmond's legacy will live on with the Alba Party, acting leader says
Alex Salmond's legacy will be continued by the Alba Party, its acting leader has said. Kenny MacAskill, a lifelong friend of the former first minister, also told party members in a letter they should "honour" the founder. Mr Salmond died suddenly
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Alex Salmond lawyers pay tribute to late 'giant' of political world
The Law firm that represented Alex Salmond has paid tribute to the former First Minister and described him as a ‘true giant of the political world’ who endured what would have ‘broken many people’. Tributes from across the world of Scottish and
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Who is John Mason? MSP's past controversies from creationism to gay marriage
John Mason, the controversial MSP for Glasgow Shettleston has been expelled by the SNP. The 67-year-old backbencher has become infamous over the years for a series of gaffes, and has now been kicked out of the party, though he has indicated he
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'Who knows' - Scotland ace Ferguson drops injury return hint after lengthy layoff
Lewis Ferguson has hinted he's targeted his return for a Bologna Champions League clash...just three weeks away. The Scotland international has been out since suffering an ACL injury seven months ago which caused him to miss the European Championships
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Portugal star sends ominous warning to Scotland ahead of Nations League clash
Manchester United star Diogo Dalot has ominously warned Scotland that Portugal are hitting their best form for years. Scotland face the in-form Portuguese tonight at Hampden, who have a 100 per cent record in the Nations League so far. They
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Everything to know on new BBC drama Mr Loverman starring Lennie James
Mr Loverman is a new drama series on the BBC that will begin airing soon, which stars Lennie James and Sharon D. Clarke. The series is an adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo’s best-selling 2013 novel of the same name. James will feature as Barrington
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John Souttar warns Scotland against expecting too much too soon from Ben Doak
John Souttar wants Ben Doak to simply enjoy his football after the teenager excited the Tartan Army on his first start for Scotland. The 18-year-old attacker, on loan at Middlesbrough from Liverpool, started the 2-1 defeat by Croatia in Zagreb
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John Mason 'considering' appeal against SNP expulsion over Gaza controversy
John Mason says he's considering an appeal after being expelled from the SNP for his controversial comments on Gaza. The MSP for Glasgow Shettleston had the whip withdrawn in August after saying Israel "would have killed 10 times as many" if it
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Lee Carsley ‘definitely not’ ruling himself out of England job amid confusion
Lee Carsley dismissed suggestions he effectively ruled himself out of the permanent England post by saying he is still on the path to becoming the world-class coach the job needs. Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor bounced back from Thursday
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'So important': Lorraine Kelly reveals new project with Marti Pellow
Lorraine Kelly is releasing a song with singer Marti Pellow and a choir for a very special cause. The 64-year-old telly host will collaborate with the Wet Wet Wet singer on a new version of the band's hit single Love Is All Around. They will
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Offshore wind opportunity 'squandered' by Scottish Government says Labour
The Scottish Government has “squandered” an offshore wind opportunity presented by ScotWind, the UK energy minister has said. In an exclusive interview with Holyrood magazine, Michael Shanks said Scotland had missed an opportunity that had “enormous
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Herald Diary
A banging cuppa THE Diary does not condone violence in any of its manifestations. (Unless it’s slapstick, executed by a chap with a cane, baggy trousers and a bowler hat, perhaps.) However, we’re willing to repeat the following tale, as
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SNP to propose amendment calling for House of Lords to be abolished
The SNP will table an amendment to press the Government to go beyond its proposal to streamline the House of Lords and abolish it altogether. The second reading of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, which will end the automatic right of
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Jim Goodwin on the road to redemption with Dundee United
Following his first game as manager of Aberdeen, a 1-1 draw with Motherwell in February 2022, Jim Goodwin made a comment which would haunt him the rest of his tenure in the north east "We have to be more solid, we have to get back to keeping clean
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Scottish Government accused of ‘floundering’ on fisheries plans post-Brexit
A marine sustainability charity has accused the Scottish Government of “floundering” over its plans for managing Scotland’s fisheries post-Brexit. Open Seas, which campaigns for sustainable fishing, said the government’s failure to meet a 2024
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Five things Steve Clarke must do for Scotland to beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal
WHAT is that old saying about lies, damned lies and statistics again? The cruel defeat which Scotland suffered at the hands of Croatia in their third Nations League match in Zagreb on Saturday evening after having an injury time goal chalked off
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Letters: Alex Salmond's lasting legacy: a dream that shall never die
THE SNP and the independence movement in general is under constant attack, much of it by fellow Scotsmen and women who profess to be patriotic and who seem to take pleasure from constantly denigrating our hard-working NHS workers, teachers and police
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Huge pressure & fan abuse in 'angry nation' Scotland makes blooding youngsters tough
One of the many noteworthy findings from the Scottish FA’s transition report was the apparent busting of the myth that the Scottish Premiership was a uniquely pressurised environment, where the demand to win it made it difficult for Celtic and Rangers
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Mark Smith: Let’s be honest about Alex Salmond: what made him also destroyed him
Everyone is talking about their last encounter with Alex Salmond so I’ll do it too. It was late last year, we talked on the phone a couple of times, and as it happens we didn’t discuss Scottish independence, we discussed his childhood, his views on
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Historic cross erected in memory of Shackleton unveiled in Dundee
Following Sir Ernest Shackleton’s untimely passing in January 1922 during his fourth Antarctic voyage, the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition, his crew members aboard the Quest built a memorial cairn at Hope Point, overlooking Grytviken whaling station.
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Alison Rowat: a torrent of formal tributes, but one man's tears defined the day
Parliaments have their own ways of marking the death of a member. Protocols are observed, some dating to an earlier age, others less so. As it is for legislatures, so it is for the media. While its methods may be more modern, certain rules still apply
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Labour urged to reverse Tory hike on 'critical' Scottish industry
The Chancellor’s first budget must reverse a Tory tax hike on whisky to "protect one of Scotland’s most important industries", union leaders have said. GMB Scotland is urging Rachel Reeves to undo the 10.1% rise in duty imposed by her predecessor
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Court action and police investigation to continue after Alex Salmond's death
A court case against the Scottish Government which Alex Salmond launched last year will continue after his death, according to friends of the former First Minister. Meanwhile, The Herald can reveal that Police Scotland has confirmed a criminal
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Scots graduates rendered 'non-competitive' amid languages decline
Graduates from Scottish universities are becoming “non-competitive” on the global job market as the number of students studying foreign languages continues to decline, academics have warned. To reverse the trend, the Scottish Government has been
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Allies' anger over Alex Salmond's treatment by SNP
Alex Salmond's close allies have begun to express anger over how they believe he was mistreated by the party he built up from a fringe movement and took to power, winning two Holyrood elections under his leadership. Amid shock and sadness following
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Degree powers granted to Scots college for the first time in almost 20 years
A college has become the first Scottish education provider in close to two decades to be granted degree-awarding powers. Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) previously awarded its degrees through the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. From
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Ian McConnell: Trepidation over UK Budget grows
As we await the new Labour Government’s Budget on October 30, there seems like a lot more gloom and trepidation than hope when it comes to the economic outlook. Scotland’s private sector economy recorded a ninth consecutive month of growth in September
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Scottish law firm launches new dedicated service after key hire
A Scottish law firm has hired a US immigration attorney based in Scotland. Burness Paull has appointed Olivia McLaren as head of US immigration. It said the expansion of its immigration team would see it “offer a new and dedicated US immigration
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Time to play the long game as high-stakes budget crunch approaches
Late last month, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance confirmed to the Scottish Parliament that the Scottish budget will be presented on the 4th December. Nowadays, the Scottish budget is a complex process governed by a web of rules, forecasts, and
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Scots university hotels chief on 'huge passion' for hospitality
Carina Svensen is director of accommodation, catering and events at The University of Edinburgh. Ms Svensen joined the business, which operates hotels and other outlets for the benefit of the university, after progressing through the ranks of the
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'Overlooked' Scots poet who influenced Burns honoured in sell-out event
Robert Burns said he had almost completely given up on poetry before he was introduced to his writing. The influence was so profound that it was Burns who erected a stone on Robert Fergusson’s unmarked grave. The University of Glasgow is spearheading
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Q&A: Prof. Wayne Powell on the future of Scotland's Rural College
SRUC is being granted degree-awarding powers, becoming the first institution in Scotland to do so in nearly twenty years. How have degree awards worked up until now, and why is this change important for SRUC? SRUC has developed and delivered degree
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Timetable for 'massive' transformation of Glasgow city centre streetscapes revealed
The timetable for the biggest transformation of Glasgow’s public realm in half a century has been revealed. In what will be the most significant change to city centre streetscapes since the 1970s pedestrianisation of Buchanan Street, work on the