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Amid Hearts woes, has Lawrence Shankland forgotten how good he really is?
It may be hard for Lawrence Shankland to remember just how good a striker and a goalscorer he really is, given that everyone and their dog is reminding him of the poor run of form he is currently suffering through. That is exactly what he has to
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Havana Glasgow Film Festival returns to city for latest edition
The Havana Glasgow Film Festival (HGFF) is returning to Glasgow for its latest edition. This year's edition of the popular festival will be held at Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16. The
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Homebase deal leaves 2,000 jobs and 49 stores at risk
Homebase has been sold to retail group CDS in a rescue deal securing up to 1,600 jobs and 70 stores but leaving the future of its remaining 2,000 workers and 49 shops unclear. The DIY retailer appointed administrators at consultancy Teneo on Wednesday
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'Impressive' international fleet confirmed for Tall Ships Aberdeen 2025
The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 has secured an "impressive" international fleet of 34 ships, including 14 Class A vessels, ahead of the Tall Ships return to the city for the first time in almost 30 years. Billed as Europe’s largest free family
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'Will ye go?': A food and drink guide to Aberfeldy
In the year 1787, Scotland's most famous poet penned lyrics in which he begged the question: "Bonnie lassie, will ye go to the birks of Aberfeldy?". Robert Burns may also have written about the 'flowery braes, little birdies and misty showers'
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Project to transform 'iconic' gasholder into city park hits milestone
A project to transform an 'iconic' city gasholder into an accessible open greenspace for community use has reached a major milestone. The scaffolding has been removed from Granton Gasholder in the Granton Waterfront area of Edinburgh, as works
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Aldi set to open brand-new store on outskirts of Scottish city
Aldi is set to open a brand-new store in Scotland later this month. The new Aldi store in Straiton will open its doors on Thursday November 28, bringing 20 jobs to the local area. The retailer said that the new store, on Pentland Road in Loanhead
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Rebecca McQuillan: Is the climate doomed? Scottish experts have their say
Whisper it, but things may not be quite as bad as you think. If you’ve spent the last week feeling as if you can’t face the news, so alarming are the implications of Donald Trump’s re-election, then allow me to inject a tiny bit of hope – on climate
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Energy chief to stand down as profits surge by more than a quarter
Alistair Phillips-Davies, the chief executive of SSE, will be handing over a company in fine shape when he stands down next year. Perth-based SSE - one of the UK's biggest renewables companies - has reported a 26% increase in pre-tax profits of
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Labour demands parliamentary statement from Gilruth over SQA Higher History 'saga'
Scottish Labour has demanded that education secretary Jenny Gilruth makes a parliamentary statement over the ongoing controversy around the SQA’s handling of this year’s Higher History exam. The party’s education spokesperson, Pam Duncan-Glancy
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Thank goodness for music and football (and Our Price records) in these dark days
In the wake of the Trumpification of this time we are living through I’ve been avoiding the news of late. Only four years to go, I tell myself before rushing off to find something where I’m pretty certain the President elect's voice - that conjunction
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A slippery slope: Are SPFL right to deduct points from Bonnyrigg Rose?
When news broke on Tuesday that League Two side Bonnyrigg Rose had been hit with a six-point deduction by the SPFL for the slope on their pitch, reactions ranged from the humorous (it seems a bit steep, etc), to the incredulous. Instinctively,
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Stephen Flynn's bid for Holyrood could face party pushback
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Next week the great and the good of Scottish politics will gather at Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House for the Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2024 in association with
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Forbes: Flynn is 'exactly the kind of person' needed at Holyrood
Kate Forbes has said Stephen Flynn would be a “brilliant asset” to the Scottish Parliament. Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said the SNP Westminster leader is “exactly the kind of person” needed at Holyrood. Mr Flynn announced on Tuesday that
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Easterhouse children's project wins top classical music award
A project which saw primary school children create songs for animated posters has scooped a top award for classical music. Children at Oakwood Primary School in Easterhouse, Glasgow, along with Scottish contemporary musicians The Red Note Ensemble
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Scottish golf technology firm in expansion move
Golf technology firm Shot Scope has moved into larger headquarters in Edinburgh to accommodate its growing workforce as its seeks to boost sales globally. The new offices on the outskirts of the city will also allow Shot Scope to host conferences
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Man on trial accused of murdering brother-in-law in Skye shooting spree
A man has gone on trial accused of murdering his brother-in-law during a shotgun rampage on Skye. Finlay MacDonald, 41, is accused of a shooting spree on the island on August 10, 2022. He denies a charge of murder, and two charges of attempted
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More people are living with multiple conditions – and it's a big problem for NHS
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. More and more patients in Scotland are living with multiple chronic conditions, especially as they get older. This increases the risk of complications which can result in hospital
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CalMac issues new winter timetable after accepting 'worst-case scenario'
Scotland’s ferry operator has published a new winter timetable after conceding that one of its largest vessels will not return before March. The ageing MV Caledonian Isles was due to be deployed later this month after more than eight months on
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Grangemouth transition planning should have started five years ago, MSPs told
Planning for a “smooth transition” at the Grangemouth refinery should have started five years ago, MSPs have been told. Representatives of Petroineos, which owns the Scottish plant and has announced plans to close the refinery in the second quarter
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Glasgow Airport sold to Canadian buyers
The owner of Glasgow and Aberdeen airports has been sold to a Canadian investment company in a deal valued at £1.53 billion. AGS Airports, which also owns the flight hub at Southampton, has been owned by the Ferrovial and Macquarie consortium since
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City of Glasgow College invites aspiring mariners to Maritime Open Day on November 16
City of Glasgow College is opening the doors of its Riverside Campus, one of the world’s leading maritime training facilities, to the public on Saturday, November 16, for a special Open Day dedicated to Maritime Careers. This free event is an opportunity
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The 'finest chippies in Scotland' named at annual awards - find all the winners here
Scotland's 'finest fish and chip shops' have been recognised this week at an awards ceremony in Glasgow. From the Shetland Islands to Dumfries, the judges for this year's Scottish Fish and Chip Awards searched every corner of the country to find
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Fatal Clyde tug capsize came after ‘breakdown of safety systems'
A tug capsized in less than 10 seconds with the loss of two lives because of a “breakdown of the systems that should have kept them safe”, marine investigators have found. The Biter capsized while towing the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess
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New city centre restaurant will add 'something unique' to Glasgow dining scene
A new restaurant, bar and lifestyle shop will open in Glasgow next month as its owners vow to bring 'fresh, lively energy' to the city centre. Located in the courtyard of Princes Square, Zibibbo is the latest venture from the team behind Ralph
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Probe after Golden Eagle vanishes over grouse moor 'crime hotspot'
Police have launched a probe after a Golden Eagle vanished over a grouse moor ‘wildlife crime hotspot’. The protected bird of prey was being tracked by researchers when it suddenly disappeared over the Angus Glens. The two-year-old raptor
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Former club owner’s alcoholic drinks firm hails double supermarket listings win
A former club owner’s drinks firm has hailed a double supermarket listing win. Panther M*lk has said it is to be “widely available” across Scotland in over 50 stores. The Glasgow-based brand founded by former Sub Club owner Paul Crawford
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I was entranced by new Scottish exhibition of Rembrandt, Rubens, Dürer and Van Dyck
Dürer To Van Dyck Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh Four stars Dominating the end wall of the first room of Dürer To Van Dyck, a new exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh, is a photograph, blown up so it reaches from floor
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Our future tech leaders already exist, we just need to give them the right skills
Is there anything more frustrating than untapped potential? Well, it’s a problem the Scottish tech sector is facing when it comes to preparing the next generation of talent. While we’re rich in opportunity, without the right tools, that potential will
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Letters: Are we really denying most of our prisoners the democratic right to vote?
RUTH Maguire MSP argues in favour of introducing Automatic Voter Registration, saying that it will help to ensure “every citizen has the opportunity to cast their vote” (“Why Scotland must go for AVR”, Agenda, November 11). The vast majority of
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New shelter to help millions fleeing disaster designed at Scots university
Experts from Edinburgh Napier University have created a newly-designed temporary shelter that could help millions of people displaced by disasters around the world every year. The team behind the project designed a hexagonal structure that aims
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Are we getting value from BBC Scotland? We asked an arts writer. He wasn't impressed
Ask yourself what’s meant by Scottish drama and a definition isn’t hard to come by. It means stories dealing with Scottish society and history, subjects which in turn encompass everything from our landscape to our key industries. If you admit to a
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Roz Foyer: We cannot sit back and allow Palestine to die
It is 400 days since the Hamas attack on Israel, killing hundreds with hundreds more taken as hostage. “A day when the world united in grief for those innocent Israelis who lost their life.” As we well know the Israel/Palestine conflict has claimed
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Police superintendents advised to stick to ‘core hours’ in pay dispute
Senior police leaders have been advised to adhere to their “core duty hours” by the organisation representing them as frustrations escalate in an ongoing dispute over pay. The Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS) said the challenges
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New secrets uncovered at site of Glencoe massacre
Secrets and untold stories locked way for centuries are being uncovered at the site of Scotland’s most famous massacre. Fresh archaeological work at Glencoe has revealed a treasure trove of buried artefacts and traces of the people who called
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The pension change that could help millions of women
Bringing in “family pension pots” could help to close the gender pension gap, a report has suggested, with women particularly at risk after retirement. An estimated two in five women and one in three men are potentially heading towards retirement
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Cottage loved by Queen Victoria restored to past glory by National Trust for Scotland
A picnic spot where Queen Victoria enjoyed spending time during her visits to Balmoral has been saved from ruin by the National Trust for Scotland. The picnic cottage in woodlands near Linn of Quoich on Mar Lodge Estate, Scotland’s largest national
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Post Office could be set to close 115 branches putting 1000s of jobs at risk
The Post Office could be set to close 115 "loss-making" branches across the UK putting more than 1000 jobs at risk. Post Office chairman Nigel Railton is expected to set out a “transformation plan” on Wednesday (November 13) to postmasters, retail
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Letters: Scotland's left-wing progressives must learn from Trump's crushing victory
DONALD Trump’s election victory serves as a potent reminder for progressive elites worldwide, particularly those here in Scotland, about the dangers of disregarding the everyday concerns of ordinary people. Trump’s win wasn’t about endorsing his
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The Scot looking to help fill Andy Murray gap after rising 550 places in the rankings
Andy Murray’s retirement has left a massive void in Scottish tennis and Ewen Lumsden is keen to be part of the equation when it comes to trying to fill it. It will take something remarkable for anyone to emulate what Murray achieved throughout
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Charity warns '16 per cent' of pensioners at risk of malnutrition
The Scottish Government has been urged to act as a charity claimed 16% of pensioners are at risk of malnutrition. Research by older people’s charity Food Train looked at the extent of food insecurity in the elderly, but the group fears the figure
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It's time the Highlands and Islands got reparations for the sins of the clearances
I may have lived in six different houses in the past 30-odd years but as an emigrant son of South Uist, I and many like me will always refer to the island of my birth as home. It makes no difference where and when islanders meet, the question of when
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Carlos Alba: Even Trump can't destroy the West in the next four years - here's why
For anyone with even a vague sense of history, one of the most perplexing things about the current age of populism is how it has normalised the absurd. Brexit, for example, continues to be described by large numbers of people as a legitimate and
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Swinney warns of inheritance tax reforms ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming
Inheritance tax reforms introduced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget are already having a “chilling effect” on farming and rural businesses in Scotland, John Swinney has said. Speaking ahead of an address at the AgriScot conference in Edinburgh
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£4K illegal fishing fine declared 'paltry' prompting calls for review
A fine issued for illegal hand-diving for scallops in protected waters off Arran has been criticised as “paltry” and “a mockery”, falling “far short of reflecting the gravity of the offence”. “This incident,” said the Community of Arran Seabed
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SNP members warn of 'hammering' if Matheson allowed to stand for re-election
SNP members in Falkirk say the party will be "hammered" at the next Holyrood election if Michael Matheson is their candidate. It is understood the former health secretary has put his name forward to stand again in the Falkirk West constituency
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MSP says guidance on pupil restraint needs clarity and the 'weight of statute'
The MSP behind a bill that would legislate how schools handle and report instances of physical restraint has said that recently published guidance from the government is not enough to protect young people. Labour MSP Daniel Johnson, who has proposed
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Swinney has 'questions to answer' over SQA review of Higher History exam marking
John Swinney “must come clean” with MSPs over an investigation into alleged marking problems with the 2024 Higher History exam. The First Minister claimed that SQA's work had been "thorough and independent" and that a report on the issue had been
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Ian McConnell: Hopefully Prestwick Airport’s corrosive detractors are happy now?
It was extremely heartening to learn on Monday that Prestwick Airport had achieved a fifth consecutive year of profit. You would imagine this news might have come as a surprise to many, given the airport’s ownership by the Scottish Government has
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Historic French infrastructure giant acquires Scottish land and sea surveyor
A historic and “respected” French-owned testing and inspection company has acquired a Scottish surveyor. The company which is now operating in 25 countries was set up to help rebuild Europe in the wake of the Second World War. Scototec UK,
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Herald Diary: Farewell then, Tam Shepherds, you will be sadly missed
Tricky situation THE Diary was sad to hear of the closing of Tam Shepherds, the magic tricks and joke shop, which traded from its Queen Street premises since 1886. The business remains online, and there’s a possibility it might open in another
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Traditional pub next to historic Scottish abbey goes on market
A traditional pub in a historic Scottish town has been put on the market. The pub has been owned by the current landlord for over 20 years, and represents a “rarely-available investment opportunity”. The Scottish Business Agency said the Pageant
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Scottish law firm unveils key partner hire
Scottish law firm Burness Paull has appointed commercial litigator Douglas Blyth as a partner in its dispute resolution team, to support its “growth ambitions”. Mr Blyth was previously with Addleshaw Goddard. Peter Lawson, chair at Burness
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Scottish economy remains resilient amid persistent challenges
As we approach the end of 2024, Scotland’s economy reveals both encouraging and complex dynamics, offering a snapshot of gradual recovery alongside persistent challenges. Key economic indicators have shown improvement, with GDP growth gaining modest
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Energy giant says 'thousands' of new jobs could come to Scotland
The boss of the company that owns Scotland's famous "Hollow Mountain" hydro power station has said thousands of new jobs could be in pipeline if investment conditions are right for green energy projects. Chief executive Will Gardiner's comments
