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Motherwell manager wants to defy 'expectation' as they strive for final

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell is looking to change the narrative by defeating Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final this weekend.  The Steelmen climbed to within three points of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership standings after

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Donald Trump responds to 'appalling' John Swinney endorsement of presidential rival

US presidential candidate Donald Trump has responded after First Minister John Swinney endorsed his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, calling the move "appalling". Comments made by the Republican nominee earlier this month about Scottish independence

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Aberdeen manager provides injury update on Nisbet & backs McGrath despite pen miss

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has announced that striker Kevin Nisbet is set to return to full training on Friday, just in time for the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Celtic at Hampden Park this Saturday. Nisbet, who has been sidelined for

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Why collaboration was the key to success for this Scottish musician

David McAlmont is the last piece of the jigsaw that helped Sean Dickson pull his life back together again. “Sometimes I hate myself for not making music for 15 years,” says Dickson, the Bellshill producer, DJ and songwriter, known to a generation as

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I complained about education coverage then got the chance to do something about it

This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. Today is an important day for the education team at The Herald. My colleague Garrett Stell and I, supported by Gregor Kyle and Deborah Anderson from the editorial team, and backed

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Could corporate affiliations be the saviour of Scottish golf clubs?

A member for more than 40 years, David Carmichael took over as captain at Cardross Golf Club at the start of the 2023 season.  Located on undulating land and surrounded by large deciduous trees, the course looks down over the village of Cardross

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Make the right moves with the professionals in career support

Planning for the future after school can be daunting but careers advice from SDS can boost confidence and provide guidance to set young people on the path to success Teen Charly Simpson thought her future was floundering until help from her school

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Why are you laughing? This is a serious film...

A spectre is haunting your local cinema – the spectre of having no idea how to behave when in a cinema. No, I’m not the fun police. Nor am I against audience reaction. If something comes across as funny, then the more laughter the better. Yet some

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Caledonia Gladiators defeat German basketball giants in stunning comeback

Caledonian Gladiators last night produced a stunning comeback in European action to defeat one of the giants of German basketball. Scotland's only professional basketball franchise defeated leading German team MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in an incredible

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'Delighted to appoint someone of Martin's calibre': Scottish FA name new VAR manager

Martin Atkinson, a veteran referee from the English Premier League, is set to take on a new role as the VAR Manager for the Scottish FA. He will transition from his position as Select Group Manager at Professional Game Match Officials Limited,

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Oil giant calls for 'certainty' in wake of Budget tax hike

Shell’s finance chief has called “certainty” on UK Government oil and gas policy as the shockwaves continued to reverberate from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ radical Budget on Wednesday. Sinead Gorman was responding to the announcement from Ms Reeves

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Analysis: Judge only trials for rape cases could have improved Scottish justice

I believe we could have learned a great deal from having a pilot study of single-judge trials in prosecutions for rape and attempted rape. At present, juries do not give reasons for their verdicts - they simply state that they find the accused

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The only surprise is how long it took the government to drop juryless rape trials

This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. The only surprise about the Scottish Government’s decision to drop plans for juryless rape trials was that it took them so long. The proposal — one of the biggest reforms

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Andy Maciver: This was a risky Budget at a dangerous time

Of all the gambles taken by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at this week’s Budget, the most obvious one underpinning the announcements is that they expect to have at least 10 years in office. This was not a Budget

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Everything you need to know about the new series of Shetland, by Ashley Jensen

Shetland is back. The BBC Scotland murder mystery drama returns to our TV screens next week. So, what can we expect from the latest run? Fear not, we have asked the show’s star Ashley Jensen to give us the lowdown on everything you need to know about

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'I was down to my Speedos in the woods with a woman I’d just met'

WALKING barefoot down a woodland path with a complete stranger somewhere in the mountains of France, I wondered if I would ever be in this position at home. Barely half an hour after meeting this woman, she’d persuaded me to take my shoes and socks

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Scots songwriter who worked with Tina Turner and more to receive prestigious award

A Scots songwriter who has worked with the likes of Tina Turner, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson will receive a prestigious award. Graham Lyle, who penned Turner's 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' alongside Terry Britten will be presented with

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Scotch whisky chief 'completely blindsided' and 'in such shock'

A Scotch whisky company boss has declared the business is in “such shock” it is still trying to work out how to deal with a duty rise in the Budget which “completely blindsided" it. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in Wednesday’s Budget that

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Two charged in connection with dog attack that left young girl hospitalised

A man and a woman have been charged by police after a 10-year-old girl was attacked by a dog in Glasgow on Wednesday afternoon. The child was taken to hospital after being attacked by the animal on Maukinfauld Road, Parkhead, in the east end of

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Greens accuse Scottish Government of 'shameful betrayal' over rent controls

The Scottish Greens have criticised the Scottish Government for  ‘betraying tenants’ as they set out their planned measures for rent controls.  Housing Minister Paul McLennan delivered a statement to parliament setting out proposals which would

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Little cheer for whisky and farmers in Chancellor’s first Budget

IT was a UK Budget that made history as the first to be delivered by a female Chancellor – Rachel Reeves – and the first by a Labour government for 14 years, but for the Scotch whisky industry it was not one overflowing with cheer or positivity.

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'Innovative' Scottish university celebrates major milestone

When we celebrate a major anniversary or birthday we often personally take the time to reflect back on what we’ve done and take stock of how we’re doing and what the future will bring – and it’s no different for an organisation. This year sees

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Why training the next generation is key to delivering public services

Since Shona Robison, Scotland’s Finance Secretary, announced in last year’s Budget that “we cannot address the financial challenges before us through tax alone, or by delivering public services in traditional ways”, there have been constant reminders

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Famous Glasgow restaurant launches popular curry for home market

One of Glasgow’s best-loved restaurants has launched a popular dish for the dine-at-home market. Mr Singh’s has forged a partnership with PK Foods Glasgow to manufacture its chicken bhoona dish, which will be sold in Costco cash and carry in the

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John Swinney endorses Kamala Harris in US presidential election

Scotland’s First Minister has endorsed Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. John Swinney joked that his endorsement is not just because her opponent Donald Trump is against Scottish independence. Speaking to journalists after First

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'Once in a lifetime' Turner exhibition coming to Scotland for one month only

Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner, one of the most widely admired and influential British artists of all time.  To celebrate, a selection of over 30 watercolours by Turner that have never been seen

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Number of Scottish schools targeted with malicious messages as police launch probe

Police Scotland have launched an investigation after schools across Glasgow and the west of Scotland were targeted with malicious messages. An unknown number of schools in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and East Dunbartonshire were

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Rare Wallace letter to go on display for five hours on St Andrew’s Day

A letter celebrating William Wallace from the King of France more than 700 years ago is to go on public display in a National Records of Scotland building in Edinburgh on St Andrew’s Day. The brief letter was sent to the King’s agents in the court

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Man, 66, dies after suffering injuries at Fife recycling centre

A man has died after being injured at a recycling centre. The 66-year-old died at Dunfermline Recycling Centre in Fife at around 4.30pm on Wednesday. Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation

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First Minister 'considering' free school meals plans ahead of Scottish Budget

John Swinney outlined he is open to talks with all political parties including the Scottish Greens on their demands for free school meals for all primary school pupils, during today's First Minister's Questions.  After the UK Chancellor delivered

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Scottish Government scrap plans for juryless rape trials

The Scottish Government has scrapped controversial plans to hold trials for rape and attempted rape without a jury. The proposal in the new Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill would have seen an accused fate lie in the hands of

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‘Cheerleader for the church’ minister humbled to be Kirk’s new Moderator

A minister happy to be described as a “cheerleader for the church” has said it is humbling to be named the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rev Rosemary Frew, minister of Bowden and Melrose Parish Church in the

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ScotRail cut opening hours at ticket offices as part of revamp

ScotRail is to reduce opening hours at more than 50 ticket offices as more travellers buy online. The rail operator said no jobs will be lost and no ticket offices will close as a result of the change, which will be implemented next year. It

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FMQs recap: Swinney pushed on budget uplift and tax cuts

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Fireworks must be removed from our streets

AS another Guy Fawkes Night approaches, emergency services are bracing themselves for another period of senseless violence. This time last year, gangs of youths in Edinburgh, Glasgow and elsewhere went on the rampage, using fireworks as weapons

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Letters: The answer to the Ardrossan/Troon question is obvious: let passengers decide

I HAVE a rather obvious suggestion to help Transport Scotland, Peel Ports and the Scottish Government come to what would likely be welcomed by most if not all users as the right decision in resolving the concerns about the choice between Ardrossan

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Cancer patients to be transferred months after infections linked to mould

An oncology ward at a Scottish hospital is to close after a number of patients were treated for a bug linked to mould and another that is described as 'hard to treat'. The Herald has been told that the cases were identified in May and have been

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Jennifer Tempany: 'Young people need more than exam results alone to achieve success'

Today’s world is ever-changing and fast-paced, and young people should be provided with a versatile education that can keep up, so they can have a future in which they can thrive.  The average person will spend 13 years in formal education before

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Construction of Scotland’s tallest residential building enters first phase

Plans to construct the tallest building in Glasgow have taken a big step forward.  Scaffolding firm JR Scaffold has prepared the landmark Portcullis House for partial demolition by erecting around 2000 square metres of scaffolding alongside 500

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Lewis chess pieces put in new display to offer unique insight into historic figures

Historic chess pieces made from walrus ivory and sperm whale teeth can now be viewed from a very different angle after going on display at the National Museum for Scotland. The famous Lewis chess pieces are among the best-known objects in the museum

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Lewis chess pieces put in new display to offer unique insight into historic figures

The historic Lewis chess pieces have been put into a new display at the National Museum for Scotland to give a unique insight into the figures.  The famous pieces - made from walrus ivory and sperm whale teeth - are among the best-known objects

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Lewis chess pieces put in new display to offer unique insight into historic figures

Historic chess pieces made from walrus ivory and sperm whale teeth can now be viewed from a very different angle after going on display at the National Museum for Scotland. The famous Lewis chess pieces are among the best-known objects in the museum

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'Why we will continue to oppose the introduction of a three-mile limit'

Myths make for better stories than hard facts, and people tend to be drawn to tales of gloom and doom more readily than positive, uplifting news. This is not a new phenomenon, of course, but one that is remorselessly exploited by campaigners who

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Sturgeon paid £25k to work as ITV General Election pundit

Nicola Sturgeon received more than £30,000 to work as a pundit on ITV's General Election coverage, according to the latest update on her Holyrood register of interests.  The new entry on the Scottish Parliament's website showed that she was paid

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'This has brought her so much joy': Janey Godley awarded honorary doctorate

Janey Godley has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Glasgow with her daughter Ashley Storrie describing it as bringing her ‘so much joy’. The comedian revealed last month that she has been receiving end of life care

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Residential school abuse probe declared 'critical incident' by police

An inquiry into allegations of physical and sexual abuse at a former North Ayrshire residential school has been labelled a 'critical incident'. Police Scotland's Operation Chalk is currently examining historical abuse at Kerelaw School in Stevenston

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Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to stay at Man Utd as Ruben Amorim talks continue

Ruud van Nistelrooy has indicated he wants to be a part of Ruben Amorim’s new coaching set-up after the interim Manchester United manager oversaw an entertaining Carabao Cup win against Leicester. Erik ten Hag this week paid for a poor start to

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are ‘in real difficulty’ as injuries mount up

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City were in trouble after they suffered further injuries in a 2-1 loss at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup to leave them with only 13 first-team players available. Already without Kyle Walker, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Jeremy

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Scotland to host major new investment summit

Scottish Financial Enterprise will partner with The City of London Corporation to deliver a flagship summit next year that will seek to attract global investment to Scotland. Set to take place in Edinburgh next autumn, the Scottish Investment Summit

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Historic Scottish government records published online for first time

Researchers have published historic Scottish government records online for the first time after a four-year long project. Historians from the University of Stirling and the University of Dundee collaborated on the Scottish Privy Council Project

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Dark secrets of Scotland’s rainforests lit up at Halloween

Thanks to countless Halloween horror films, most people would not think of wandering into a woodland in the hours of darkness. But with the right equipment and at the right location, venturing out at night into Scotland’s rainforest can open the

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Youths charged in connection with robbery and assault in Edinburgh

Two 15-year-old boys have been charged in connection with the serious assault and robbery of a man and a woman in Leith Street, Edinburgh. The alleged incident took place around 10pm on Monday, October 28, near to the Princes Street junction.

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Scotland’s drug and alcohol deaths remain among worst in Europe - report

Scotland’s drug and alcohol deaths remain among the worst in Europe despite increased spending to tackle the problems, a significant report by auditors has found. A national mission on drug deaths was announced in 2021 and last year spending increased

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Airline launches new route from Scotland to historic European city

An airline has launched a new route from Scotland to a historic European city. Austrian Airlines will arrive at Edinburgh Airport for the first time next summer with new direct flights to Vienna. The airline will touch down at Scotland’s busiest

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Independent school becomes first in country to get gold in national reading award

A Scottish school which is swapping smartphones for books is celebrating after getting gold in a national reading award. The High School of Glasgow is the first independent school in Scotland to achieve Gold in Scottish Book Trust’s national ‘Reading

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Over 7,000 detentions under Mental Health Act in Scotland last year - figures

There were more than 7,000 detentions for compulsory mental health care and treatment in Scotland last year, figures show. The data, in a report published by the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWCS), shows there were 7,109 detentions between

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Online ticket warning after hundreds scammed at Taylor Swift Murrayfield concerts

Police are warning the public to be vigilant on fraudulent online ticket sales, as figures show more than 300 incidents were reported in Scotland in the first nine months of 2024. Nearly two-thirds of the 313 incidents related to the Taylor Swift

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Beast mode activated: New head coach Kath Tetley on a fresh dawn for Scottish netball

Life around the Scottish Thistles won’t ever be dull with Kath Tetley in charge but with that fun-loving nature comes a fiercely competitive streak and finely tuned will to win. The Australian was appointed Thistles’ head coach and Netball Scotland

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Herald Diary: Sometimes, Halloween can be barking mad

That sinking feeling WE’RE always hearing how wonderful past generations were, compared to the current crop of Scots. But people from long ago had foibles of their own, notes David Donaldson. His grandmother was a teacher in the 1950s,

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Rebecca McQuillan: Uh-oh, is the SNP government coming unstuck again?

The new Labour government, so slick in opposition, started tripping itself up almost immediately on taking office. The decision to axe winter fuel payments for all but the poorest pensioners landed badly and embarrassing revelations about who paid

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Neil Mackay: It’s starting to feel like humanity is one giant suicide cult

I DON’T much believe the theories of Freud and Jung, those grandaddies of psychoanalysis. Do all men want to murder their father and have sex with their mother, as Freud’s Oedipus complex has it? Are all women gripped by rivalry towards their mother

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Scot Govt focus on drug deaths 'has shifted attention from tackling alcohol harm'

An increased focus by the Scottish Government on reducing drug misuse has "led to a shift in focus away from tackling alcohol harm" at a time when deaths are at a 15-year high, a watchdog has warned. A joint review of alcohol and drug services

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Letters: Not in my name: surely now we must stop arms sales to Israel

I NOTE that Israel’s parliament has passed bills banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the main refugee agency for Palestinians ("Dodds: Israel must step back from the brink and drop UNRWA ban", heraldscotland, October 29). It

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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Scotland and the Budget

Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Scotland and the Budget You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk

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Ambitious ex-St Mirren starlet Erhahon thriving at Lincoln City as he plots progress

"Sometimes the gaffer pays me compliments to say that I play like a 30-year-old," chuckles Ethan Erhahon as he reflects on discussions with Lincoln City manager Michael Skubala.  It's a Wednesday afternoon and the former St Mirren midfielder somewhat

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Scottish Government failing to support science research vital for fishing future

Scientists and fishing industry representatives have said the Scottish Government’s marine science body is underfunded and has a  “shadow” of the reputation it once had. Professor Michel Kaiser backed the comments he made at a Rural Affairs and

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Fish in the Clyde: The graphs and key questions - from cod to bycatch

The recent story of Clyde fish is summed up in one, frequently-shared graph originally published in the Scottish Government’s Clyde Ecosystem Review in 2012. Though not up to date, it does tell a story of how the Clyde reach its current point, in terms

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Silver darlings and a frenzy of fishing: the rise and fall of the Firth of Clyde

From its source deep in the hills in South Lanarkshire, the River Clyde takes its 106 miles twisting, meandering journey under bridges, down waterfalls and over tunnels, flowing fast alongside well-travelled roads and powering by great buildings.

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Pupils get to secondary and think 'Why am I learning Gaelic?'

The "over-promotion" of the benefits of bilingualism could be contributing to a 60% drop-off in uptake in Gaelic Medium Education (GME) from primary to secondary, an academic has suggested. Dr Inge Birnie, an expert in the learning and teaching

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Last-ditch talks to save only nursing home in area with worst delayed discharges

Crisis talks will be held today to try to avert the closure of the only remaining nursing home in an area that recorded the worst delayed discharge rate in Scotland. HC-One announced last month that it is to close Moss Park Care Home in Caol, near

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Glasgow firm acquires insolvency book from accountancy giant

Glasgow-based Wbg has acquired the insolvency book of accountancy giant Azets for an undisclosed sum. The deal comprises trust deeds, debt arrangement schemes, and sequestrations for hundreds of individual cases with a “significant” book value.

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Whisky industry slams 'hammer blow' as Budget shocks business

Scottish firms are facing a huge rise in tax bills and costs after a radical Budget designed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to restore the UK’s battered public finances. Companies across a range of sectors will be forced to pay hundreds of millions

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Scott Wright: Should Rangers court Scotch whisky chief as investor?

There was a ripple of excitement among the Rangers support when the esteemed Scotch whisky veteran Billy Walker expressed interest in investing in the Glasgow football club at the weekend. And it is easy to see why. The Dumbarton-born distiller

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North Sea distress as extension of windfall oil levy confirmed

Months of industry lobbying fell on deaf ears as Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in yesterday's Budget that the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers will be increased and extended. The Energy Profit Levy - first introduced at a rate

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Former First Minister to head up European action group

A former First Minister of Scotland is to lead an international group which aims to drive regeneration of communities in Eastern Europe.  Labour’s Jack McConnell is making a return to the international stage to head up the Developing Optimal and

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Pioneering Scottish language project to be extended in 'major milestone'

A pioneering project looking into why Scottish people speak the way they do is being expanded into both Ireland and Wales. The Speak for Yerself Scotland project has been ongoing since 2022 and some of the discoveries emerging from it are helping