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The Celtic lessons learned in Dortmund, and the example of Cristiano Ronaldo
It seems that for years, Celtic players and managers past and present have stressed the importance of learning from their various thumpings in the Champions League, promising their fans they have heeded the often-harsh lessons that have been dished
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Kilmarnock goal hero Marley Watkins believes late Rangers win was no fluke
Marley Watkins believes Kilmarnock deserved their narrow victory over Rangers on Sunday, insisting his winning goal wasn’t sealing a smash and grab result. The Ayrshire club picked up only their second Scottish Premiership win of the season, yet
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University Challenge host Amol Rajan despairs over team from Scotland
University Challenge: St Andrews v Cardiff BBC2/iPlayer Glasgow no more. Strathclyde no more. Aberdeen no more. Dundee no more. Or not in the new series of University Challenge, anyway. Out of 19 universities in Scotland, only two, St Andrews
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St Johnstone sign Scotland-capped defender until summer 2025
St Johnstone have bolstered their squad with the signing of veteran full-back Barry Douglas, who has agreed to a contract until the summer of 2025, pending Scottish FA clearance. The 35-year-old returns to Scottish football after a successful career
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Long live the newspaper, whatever format it happens to be in
Our Letters Pages are a forum for discussion of just about every topic under the sun. Politics, the economy and war in the Middle East often take centre stage, though lately we have also been talking about lighter issues: annoying ScotRail Tannoy
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'A wave of excitement': New shop opens on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
One of Scotland's most famous hotels has opened a new shop in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The Witchery from James Thomson will celebrate its 45th anniversary in the city this Halloween with the launch of its new retail offering. Located
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Cocaine with street value of £170k seized in Aberdeen
Police have seized more than a kilo of cocaine in Aberdeen. Around 2.15pm on Friday, officers stopped and searched a car in Belmont Road and recovered a quantity of drugs. Further enquiries carried out by officers resulted in additional drugs
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Premier League clubs to discuss changes to financial rules at Tuesday meeting
Premier League clubs will meet on Tuesday to discuss changes to the top flight’s financial rules in the wake of a legal challenge by Manchester City. Clubs will consider how to include shareholder loans within the league’s associated party transaction
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Scottish architect firm sold as founder lines up retirement
A Scottish architecture and interior design firm has been acquired by another player based north of the Border, with integration now “well under way”. The firm which has been acquired can trace its roots back to 1985 and has been sold to facilitate
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Labour minister says Scottish visa scheme would 'increase complexity'
A separate Scottish visa system would “increase complexity and create frictions when workers move locations”, a Home Office minister told the Commons. Seema Malhotra made the comments a week after the UK Government slapped down John Grady, the
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ScotRail boosts workforce with new engineering roles to keep trains on track
ScotRail has unveiled plans to bolster its team of engineers across the country to help keep train services in the north of the country on track. The four-time accredited Top Employer is hiring skilled engineers at its Corkerhill, Shields, Haymarket
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Moving family tale links a love of country music from Scotland to the States
That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz Malachy Tallack (Canongate, £18.99) Many times during That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz, Jack Paton will stop to ponder why country music means so much to him, and what makes a man living in windswept Shetland
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Stagecoach unveils fleet of 12 world-first electric midibuses in Ayrshire
Stagecoach West Scotland unveiled its fleet of 12 world-first, electric midibuses on Monday which will add to the all-electric Ayrshire bus routes this autumn. The £5million investment sees the introduction of a dozen electric midibuses (Enviro100EV
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You can live like the royal family on this unforgettable cruise around the Hebrides
Cruising on the Hebridean Princess is a pure delight. This little ship which hosts some 40 passengers is effectively a tiny floating county house hotel with well-equipped cabins complete with showers and bath tubs, classy toiletries, and public rooms
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British Airways flight declares emergency on approach to Glasgow Airport
A British Airways flight declared an emergency while on approach to Glasgow Airport on Monday afternoon. Flight BA8722 was on approach to Glasgow when it declared a 'Squawk 770' at around 2pm while over the Bellshill/Motherwell area. 7700
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Police probe after body of man recovered from River Clyde
The body of a man has been recovered from the River Clyde. Around 12.10pm on Monday, police recovered the body from the river at Crossford in Lanarkshire. Police Scotland said the death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to
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Edinburgh Castle to be plunged into darkness for first time in five years
One of Scotland's most iconic landmarks is to go dark for the first time in five years. As part of planned repairs, Edinburgh Castle will lose mains power for an estimated two to three hours from 5pm on Wednesday. Perched on a volcanic plug
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Weekend celebrating the cult, obscure and unseen of film returns
Weird Weekend, an annual weekend produced by cult exhibitor Matchbox Cine, will return to Glasgow from this Friday to Sunday. Running since 2018, the weekend celebrates all that is obscure, cult and unseen in film. This year the weekend makes
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Outdoor activity company fined for failings that led to child’s death on River Tay
A Glasgow-based outdoor activity company has been sentenced for health and safety failings which led to the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy on the River Tay. Outdoor Pursuits Scotland Ltd pled guilty to a breach of health and safety legislation
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Celebrate Christmas at the Michelin-listed Globe Inn
The Globe Inn, nestled in the heart of historic Dumfries, offers an unforgettable Scottish experience that's perfect for the Christmas season. Earning a coveted spot in the Michelin Guide for two consecutive years, The Globe Inn has been shortlisted
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Fife hotel with 'stunning' sea views launches new whisky and gin bar
A hotel in Fife known for its 'stunning' sea views has today announced the opening of an intimate new bar space. The latest addition to The Crusoe in Lower Largo is The Juan Fernandez, a bar with an extensive selection of malt whiskies from all
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Arsenal need response and Celtic have it tough – Champions League talking points
The Champions League returns this week for the third round of fixtures in the revamped elite club competition. Here, the PA news agency looks at the key talking points with five British sides in action. Can Gunners fire again?
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Herald Poll: Is it fair to target the First Minister's constituency with strikes?
Schools in the constituency of First Minister John Swinney will be closed this week due to ongoing strike action. Trade union Unison called the action targeting Mr Swinney’s seat over the next two weeks after members working in non-teaching roles
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John Swinney 'wrestling' with assisted dying vote as he outlines 'significant issue'
Scotland’s First Minister has said he is still “wrestling” with whether he believes in assisted dying. John Swinney said he had not come to a “final view” on whether Scots should have the right to end their life. Speaking to journalists following
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Campaign for Real Ale celebrates 50th anniversary of first branch in Scotland
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first CAMRA branch in Scotland. On Saturday, October 12, members of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) from all over Scotland attended a special event in Glasgow’s Bon
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'Amazing achievement': Scotch whisky attraction hits major milestone
Diageo’s flagship Scotch whisky attraction in Edinburgh is toasting a “massive milestone”. The drinks giant has revealed that it has now welcomed more than one million visitors from 141 countries to Johnnie Walker Princes Street in the three years
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Charity in final £500k push to fund new school for vulnerable children
A charity that supports and educates some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children has entered the final stage of fundraising for its new, purpose-built school. Seamab has provided specialist care and education for children with complex emotional
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Health secretary visit raises hopes of 'good news' for Highland community
Health Secretary Neil Gray will meet with campaigners leading the charge to replace a crumbling hospital in the UK's 'outdoor capital'. A replacement for the 60-year-old Belford in Fort William was first suggested in the 1990s. Work at a site
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Well-known Scottish football pub goes on market
A well-known Scottish football pub has been put on the market. The bar is offered for sale or lease and comes after the family who operated the pub said they were standing down after more than two decades. The Scottish Business Agency
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Lions rescued from Ukraine given new home in Scotland
Two lionesses saved from a zoo affected by the war in Ukraine are to be given a new home in Scotland. Luna and Plusza have been on the move since their home in the eastern part of the country was shelled in 2022. Now, after a journey which
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Why is there already controversy around the SNP interim chief executive appointment?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. There is already controversy surrounding the SNP’s appointment of an interim chief executive. Following the general election result, which saw the party lose 39 MPs,
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Why Rangers must lie in 'uncomfortable' bed the players made for themselves
When things are going well, there can be few better places to be for a footballer than in a Rangers jersey. When things are not going so well though, as is currently the case, there can be few more challenging clubs with which to ply your trade.
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Inside the Highland whisky hotel recognised by the Michelin Guide
A hotel in the Highlands from a world-famous Scotch whisky brand has been awarded a Michelin Key. Glenmorangie House, situated nearby Glenmorangie Distillery’s Highland home in Tain, is one of 15 hotels in Scotland recognised by the Michelin Guide
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Beyond the Ballot: The 2024 US election and financial market uncertainty
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. Globally, more voters than ever in history headed to the polls this year, with more than 60 elections representing about half of the world’s population. Elections can fuel short-term emotional
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Letters: Beware jailing people who voice opinions with which authority disagrees
NO matter what you think of the stupid messaging by Lucy Connolly (" Race hate jail term for wife of Tory councillor," The Herald , October 18), what is the relevance of choosing to identify her specifically as married to a “Tory councillor", rather
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Chancellor must give Scotch whisky a fair deal
Few in Westminster truly appreciate the importance of the Scotch whisky industry to Scotland’s economy when they're enjoying a dram of our national drink. But it’s past time they recognised how Scotland’s economy is held back by an alcohol duty system
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The noisy anti-woke agenda risks normalising discrimination
In recent years, Scotland has made significant progress towards fostering a more inclusive workforce, particularly when it comes to disability inclusion. Various policies, initiatives, and dedicated resources have helped reduce the barriers faced by
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Tram workers strike off after company backs down over toilet breaks
Transport workers have won the right to take comfort and rest breaks on late shifts after Edinburgh’s tram company backed down. Staff had been prepared to go on strike over a dispute with Edinburgh Trams due to late running times at Edinburgh
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Watch: Highland restaurant submerged in water at height of storm
A pier restaurant was partially submerged in water as Storm Ashley made herself known in a Highland town. Video footage shows the Crannog in Fort William appear to be floating in Loch Linnhe as waves lash against the building. The fish restaurant
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Mountain bike thrills - and too many spills - put pressure on mountain rescue squad
For adrenalin junkies, hurtling down one of Scotland’s exhilarating mountain bike trails offers high speed action, airborne bumps, dramatic twists, thrills and – unfortunately for some - painful spills. Now it’s emerged accidents involving bikers
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Spooky season: VisitScotland reveals the 'most haunted' castles in Scotland
The spooky season has arrived, and with over 1,500 castles and a rich heritage of myths and legends, Scotland may be the ultimate destination for ghost-hunting. Shrouded in mystery and filled with dark legends and restless spirits - creating the
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Major supermarket chain to open first airport store in Scotland
An expanded BrewDog bar and a new Sainsbury’s store are among the changes coming to Edinburgh Airport amid a major revamp for passengers. BrewDog opened its first ever airport bar at Edinburgh Airport in 2019 and due to its success will now be
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Village store in popular Scottish tourist spot for sale
A village store in the popular Argyll & Bute tourist spot of Tighnabruaich has been put up for sale. Kyles Premier Convenience Store, which has been run by Rajinder and Anita Kumar since 2014, is on the market at £350,000 for the freehold.
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First-of-its kind accessible nature project shortlisted for national award
A first-of-its-kind accessible nature project in Scotland has been shortlisted for a national award. An NHS Tayside project to create the country’s first accessible nature prescription resources for adults with a learning disability has been named
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Landmark Scottish building sold to French investor in 'largest transaction of year'
A landmark building in Scotland’s largest city has been sold for more than £50 million in the biggest deal of its kind in the country this year. BNP Paribas Real Estate said Glasgow’s Morgan Stanley office has been acquired by French investment
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Scottish arts institution prepares to welcome next generation of performers
A premier Scottish performing arts institution is preparing to open its doors, offering a glimpse into the training that has launched the careers of countless aspiring stars. The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film & Television (The SI)
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King lambasted by Australian senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people
The King has been berated by an Australian senator who told him “You are not my King” and demanded a treaty between Australia’s First Nations and its government. Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave at Australia
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Flood warnings and flights diverted as Storm Ashley batters Scotland
AN easyJet flight bound for Scotland was forced to divert as ferocious winds brought by Storm Ashley battered the country. Almost 50 flood warnings remain in place after the first named storm of the season blew in on Sunday, bringing heavy rain
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Liverpool back on top as Curtis Jones grabs the winner against Chelsea
Curtis Jones scored the winner as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chelsea. The Reds midfielder capped a superb display when he struck at the back post moments after Nicolas Jackson’s 48th-minute
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Craig Fowler: What does Scottish football want from its TV deal?
This weekend's top-of-the-table clash between Celtic and Aberdeen was reminiscent of a contest between the two sides around this time in the calendar nine years ago. The Dons, having won their first six games of the Premiership season, hosted Ronny
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Gary O’Neil: Big clubs like Man City more likely to get decisions than Wolves
Wolves boss Gary O’Neil has suggested Premier League match officials have a subconscious bias towards Manchester City and other big clubs. Wolves were on the end of another dramatic VAR decision after John Stones’ last-gasp header was allowed to
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How Aberdeen's ice man Jimmy Thelin kept his cool and masterminded Parkhead fightback
THERE was not a single occasion during Sir Alex Ferguson’s glorious eight-and-a-half year reign at Pittodrie that Aberdeen found themselves trailing by two goals at half-time when they were facing Celtic at Parkhead. But you could imagine what
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Woman's pet killed in dog attack on public street
Police marksmen were deployed after a woman was inured and a dog killed when they were attacked by other dogs in a public street. Armed officers were sent to High Street and Burns-Begg Street, Kinross, following the attack on Sunday It is
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Roz Foyer: So many broken promises: why we have walked away from care service bill
Sometimes good things come to an end. When a relationship is imbalanced and when one side is being taken for granted, the most sensible decision, even if it is the hardest one to make, is to walk away. Truth be told, this wasn’t necessarily a difficult
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Schools in Swinney’s constituency to close due to strike
Schools in the constituency of First Minister John Swinney will be closed this week due to ongoing strike action. Trade union Unison called the action targeting Mr Swinney’s seat over the next two weeks after members working in non-teaching roles
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Letters: Let's bring the ending of painful lives out of the shadows
IN a recent column regarding Liam McArthur MSP's Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, Professor Allan House ("Assisted Dying Bill is danger to the most vulnerable people", The Herald, October 14) puts forward a scenario that illustrates exactly
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Kevin McKenna: How the art of gentle protest can have the biggest impact
I was captured gently last week. It happened when a hand-written letter arrived in the post. This is a curiously vintage phenomenon in itself, like fishing for coins in a telephone box. The letter is from a young woman called Sarah Corbett whom
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JK Rowling reveals she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer
JK Rowling has revealed that she turned down two offers of a peerage following Kemi Badenoch publicly saying she would appoint the author to the House of Lords. The Harry Potter creator, 59, was praised by Ms Badenoch, who if she wins the Tory
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Mark Smith: Check your prejudice – Glasgow’s drug room is the start of something new
Today’s the day, or at least it should have been. The UK’s first drug consumption room was due to open in Glasgow this week but it’s been pushed back, we’re told, for more checks on the building and I’m sure it’ll be fine and everything but I worry
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Alison Rowat: Scotland caught between good cop and bad cop on NHS turnaround
Some news can silence the usual din from party politics and unite society as one. The revelation that Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer is terminal was one such development. Among the messages of support sent to the Scot was one from Wes Streeting, Secretary
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SNP MSP calls for government action over SQA handling of History marking review
An SNP MSP has called on the Scottish Government to intervene over the SQA’s handling of Higher History marking, The Herald can reveal. Fergus Ewing MSP has written to the exam board’s chief executive, Fiona Robertson, raising concerns about the
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Questions raised over private school VAT payout in Scotland
The UK Government has been warned that increased VAT for independent schools is unlikely to achieve its stated goals in Scotland, with the promised benefits to state schools also called into question. The Scottish Council for Independent Schools
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Paul Sheerin: 'A fair bit to relish' in new industrial strategy
By Paul Sheerin If it seems like the honeymoon period for our new UK Government has come to an end less than four months after their comprehensive win, I’d argue that there is significant water yet to go under the bridge before we can complete
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'It’s every stillman’s dream': Distillery chief helps build Scottish whisky legacy
He grew up on the historic whisky island of Islay and his "whole family are involved in the whisky industry", so has the background. Now Graham Omand is making his own malt whisky history by helping with the creation of a new distillery on a different
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Scottish forest with old gold mine goes on market
A Scottish forest with an old gold mine on a hillside has been brought to market. The forest in a “picturesque” setting is described as an “excellent long-term investment”. Leitters Forest is located in central Scotland, between Balquhidder
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Scots dairy firm hails great cottage cheese revival
The great cottage cheese revival was not something we expected to be reporting on last week. Surging demand for 1980s favourite was highlighted by Graham’s The Family Dairy as it reported a return to profit for the financial year to the end of