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Scotland discover what Pot they will be in for World Cup qualifying draw
Scotland have discovered what Pot they will enter for next month's World Cup qualifying draw. Following tonight's wins for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Steve Clarke's side will be drawn from Pot 3. There was a chance that Scotland could've
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Letter of the Day: Reeves has no mandate to nationalise pensions
The Chancellor continues to occupy the headlines three weeks after her first Budget. Last week she announced plans to create pension “megafunds” aimed at powering growth in the economy. Read our report here 👈 Today one of our readers outlines
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MPs in bid to give wheelchair users right to sue airlines over accessibility failures
Wheelchair users should be able to sue airports and airlines which fail to accommodate them, according to an MP who has chosen not to fly “for many years”. Daniel Francis, whose daughter has cerebral palsy, said the prospect of damaged equipment
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Retiring Rafael Nadal suffers defeat in Spain’s Davis Cup tie
Rafael Nadal was unable to conjure a Davis Cup fairytale as he suffered defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp on an emotional evening in Malaga. The 38-year-old is playing in his farewell tournament having finally accepted last month that his body
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Donald Trump's son calls John Swinney 'nasty' and says Scotland is 'bad for business'
It was “nasty” for Scotland’s First Minister to endorse Donald Trump’s rival in the US presidential election, the president-elect’s son has said. Eric Trump told the PA news agency that his father, Donald Trump, “is not going to lose any sleep
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What's on at Glasgow Film Theatre as it announces much-loved Christmas programme?
The Glasgow Film Theatre has announced its much-loved Christmas programme with It’s A Wonderful Life the headline once more. The 1946 film has been a cornerstone of the programme with just four films beating it at the GFT Box Office over the past
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Farmers are important. But Galloway National Park can't be all about them
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter. You would think from the news coverage that the only people who have a strong view on the idea of a Galloway National Park, are farmers (who don’t want it) and that everyone
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Scott McTominay fitness boost after picking up knock in Scotland win
Napoli are set for a major boost regarding Scott McTominay's fitness following an injury scare during last night's match between Scotland and Poland. The attacking midfielder limped off during the nation's 2-1 victory over the Poles in Warsaw on
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Woman found dead in East Kilbride named as man charged in connection with incident
The woman found dead in an East Kilbride flat has been named as Phoenix Spencer-Horn. The 21-year-old was found within a flat on Glen Lee in the town at around 12.10pm on Monday, November 18. A 26-year-old man has now been arrested and charged
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Falling foreign student numbers part of 'perfect storm' facing Scottish unis
The Scottish Government has been warned that it will need to raise its investment in higher education students by £60m this year to avoid asking universities to "do more with less". This is according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal
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New occupier for long-vacant landmark Glasgow restaurant site
A long-vacant landmark Glasgow restaurant site has been sold for the second time this year, with the new occupier revealed. The restaurant site, which was being marketed by Glasgow-based TSA Property Consultants on behalf of a property investor
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Mulberry cuts jobs after spurning takeover bid by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
Upmarket handbag specialist Mulberry has provided further evidence of how tough conditions are for some retailers after fending off a takeover bid from former Rangers shareholder Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. Mulberry highlighted the pressure on
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Farmers told they are 'wrong' about tax changes as 13,000 attend protest in London
Farmers protesting over changes to inheritance tax have been told they are ‘wrong’ about the policy as 13,000 of them took to the streets of London. The Metropolitan Police estimated that number attended the protest in central London, which called
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How Scotland could make it into Pot 2 for World Cup qualifiers
After Scotland's late heroics in Warsaw last night, attention has now turned to World Cup qualifying, which will be the next focus for Steve Clarke and his players. Andy Robertson popped up with a bullet header to score in the second minute of
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Alison Rowat: It's not just Jeremy Clarkson being driven to despair by Labour
From all corners of the kingdom they came, determined to have their say about inheritance tax. A sea of waxed jackets and jeans as far as the eye could see, and among the polite protesters stood their unofficial leader, risen from his sick bed to be
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Delayed and over-budget Glen Sannox ferry given approval by regulators
One of the two over-budget and delayed ferries being built at Ferguson Marine has obtained full regulatory approval, the yard said. In a letter to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, interim chief executive John Petticrew said the Maritime
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Danger lurks around every corner in Scottish author's immersive historical thriller
A THIEF’S BLOOD Douglas Skelton (Canelo, £14.99) Four books in, a series like Douglas Skelton’s Company of Rogues should probably feel like its various plotlines are coming to a head, but A Thief’s Blood introduces a villain odious enough to
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EIF ascends under Benedetti – meanwhile, BBC Scotland are stuck relying on London
This article appears as part of the Herald Arts newsletter. Nobody should be in any doubt that the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) is the jewel in Scotland’s cultural crown. Or, to put it another way, that it is Scotland’s most visible
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Nurse who qualified in 2023 wins 2024 Nurse of the Year award
A Clinical Deputy Home Manager at Wheatlands care home in Bonnybridge has been named as the 2024 Nurse of the Year. Jade Scott claimed the prize at Scottish Care’s 2024 National Awards Ceremony, just over a year after she qualified as a nurse.
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6 of the Best Mass Gainer UK Supplements to Try
Building muscles takes time and effort, but sometimes, no matter how much you lift, the scale just won’t budge. Ever wonder why or how that is? It might be because your diet doesn’t have enough proteins and nutrients. Mass gainers can be the secret
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Dumbarton hit with 15-point deduction after entering administration
Dumbarton have been hit with a points deduction by the SPFL after the club entered administration today. Scottish football's governing body have docked The Sons 15 points, which puts them bottom of League One. They have fallen to the foot of
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Is Sarwar FM in waiting or is his allegiance to Starmer a roadblock to Holyrood?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. On Thursday night, the great and good of Scottish politics will gather at Edinburgh's Prestonfield House for the Scottish Politician of the Year Awards in association with
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Sturgeon and Yousaf under fire in Holyrood over firms set up for outside earnings
SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing has launched a veiled attack on Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf after it emerged the former First Ministers have created companies to manage the payments they receive for work outside of their MSP roles. Mr Yousaf
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UK's most expensive coffee launches across Scotland this weekend
A dairy farmer in Ayrshire is to launch the most expensive coffee in the UK from 13 different café’s this weekend. The £272 coffee drink consists of espresso and steamed milk from Mossgiel Farm in Mauchline, Ayrshire and will be available this
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Almost 400 prisoners to be released as part of plans to ease prison pressure
Almost 400 short-term prisoners could be released in the new year under Scottish Government plans to ease pressure on the country’s prisons. Angela Constance announced in October the Government would seek to amend the automatic release point for
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Ministers warned against lobbying on assisted dying bill by MSP
Cabinet ministers should not be lobbying behind the scenes on the assisted dying Bill in Westminster, the MSP who has lodged a similar Bill at Holyrood said. Orkney MSP Liam McArthur responded to recent interventions from Wes Streeting, the UK
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Emma Raducanu puts Great Britain one win away from Billie Jean King Cup final
Emma Raducanu made it a hat-trick of wins in Malaga to put Great Britain one victory away from the Billie Jean King Cup final. The 22-year-old is yet to drop a set and followed up her successes against Jule Niemeier and Rebecca Marino by overcoming
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easyJet launch five new flights from Scots airports to popular holiday destinations
easyJet have announced they will launch five new routes from Scottish airports next summer to popular holiday destinations. Its part of 26 new routes for next summer across the UK with new Glasgow flights to Turkey and Spain. The budget airline
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John McGinn reflects on ‘roller coaster’ ride as Scotland triumph in Poland
Scotland midfielder John McGinn reflected on an emotional roller coaster ride in Warsaw after reaching a personal milestone, celebrating a stoppage-time winner and then receiving a setback after the final whistle. McGinn sent Scotland on their
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School satisfaction scores in Scotland the lowest on record
Public satisfaction with local schools in Scotland has hit the lowest level on record, figures show. The data, from the Scottish Government’s annual Scottish Household Survey, shows 80% of households with a school child are satisfied with local
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New qualifications body vow to 'reset relationships' with teachers in new roadmap
Scotland's new qualifications body has pledged to reset relationships with teachers and learners and to grasp the potential of technology such as AI. Qualifications Scotland also plans to provide more digital access to assessments and to rebalance
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Freeman: Scot Govt 'prioritised risk from Covid' over other considerations
Former health secretary Jeane Freeman has told the UK Covid inquiry that the Scottish Government's primary aim was to "minimise harm from the virus". Giving evidence for the first time during module three of the inquiry, which is currently examining
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Sarwar: Winter fuel payment pledge not fuelled by by fear of Holyrood defeat
Anas Sarwar has dismissed claims Scottish Labour fears Holyrood defeat to the SNP amid winter fuel payment pledge. The Scottish Labour leader announced his party would bring back the winter fuel payment if it wins the Scottish Parliament election
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Keep it real this festive season with Real Christmas Trees Glasgow
ONE OF the festive season’s greatest joys is a family trip to a local Christmas tree retailer, to choose a real tree straight from the local farm. “People come with their children, maybe have a coffee or breakfast and visit the gift shop and pet
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Scotland's oldest working whisky distillery says 'farewell to peat'
Scotland's oldest working whisky distillery has announced plans to say 'farewell to peat' from next year. The Glenturret has started the transition to move away from using peated malt in its production in 2025 and will later remove peated expressions
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Historic Scottish football club collapses into administration
The Dumbarton Football Club has fallen into administration, putting the future of one of Scotland’s oldest senior teams in jeopardy. Ian Wright and Craig Morrison, managing directors of business advisory firm Quantuma, were appointed joint administrators
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Scottish investment giant shakes up leadership
Investment giant abrdn has shaken up its leadership team as it looks to boost its flagging performance. In the first significant move under new boss Jason Windsor, the Edinburgh-based firm declared the new leadership structure will simplify decision
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Rare whisky series 'revives spirit' of historic distilleries
One of Scotland’s leading malt whisky specialists has unveiled the latest edition of its annual series featuring rare single malts from closed or long-time silent distilleries. This year’s Recollection Series from Gordon & MacPhail includes a selection
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Farmers protest in London over proposed inheritance tax changes - explained in five
Hundreds of farmers are protesting in London due to proposed changes to inheritance tax. A rally organised by the National Farmers' Union has accused Labour of a "stab in the back" over changes to tax exemptions announced in the latest budget.
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Plans for over 450 new homes at former Scottish steelworks site
Plans have been brought forward for around 450 new homes at the site of a former Scottish steelworks. The plans for the major residential development would also include "substantial areas of landscaped public open space". The proposals
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New figures show 'utterly appalling' rise in domestic abuse in Scotland
The number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by Police Scotland has risen for the first time in three years. Statistics released by the Scottish Government show there were 63,867 incidents recorded in 2023-24 – a 3% increase on the previous
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Letters: Why can't our politicians see our electricity system is based on a fantasy?
YOU are to be congratulated for running an excellent article by Paul Sheerin on the chaotic electricity generation and distribution "system" we now possess in the UK ("Expensive but essential: Grid investments key to powering the UK economy", The Herald
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How solar farms can help our declining bee population
The UK’s population of honeybees has fallen by 50% over the past two decades. An influx of pesticides, climate change, intensive farming and loss of habitat are all linked to this decline, causing wildlife campaigners, environmentalists, and scientists
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Tories demand £1 billion tax cutting plan from Swinney before budget
John Swinney is being urged to bring in tax cuts worth almost £1 billion in next month's budget. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has written to the First Minister outlining his party's "common sense" proposals to reduce income tax,
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Scottish rocket company lands fresh European funding
Scottish launch services company Orbex has extended its contract with the Boost programme run by the European Space Agency (ESA), securing additional funding of €5.6 million (£4.7m). The fresh cash injection will help Orbex move towards the initial
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Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour will reinstate winter fuel payment UK party scrapped
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says his party would bring back the winter fuel payment if elected to Holyrood in 2026 - despite it being the UK party who scrapped it. From this autumn, those not on pension credit or other means-tested benefits
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So what now for Radio 2 as star presenter steps down from Breakfast Show?
It’s not often that radio makes the news, but at 8.30am on Tuesday morning the Radio 2 newsreader Tina Daheley opened her bulletin with a hot-off-the-air headline. “Within the past half hour,” she revealed, “Zoe Ball has announced that she will
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You made tennis world proud – Federer pays tribute to friend and rival Nadal
Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the Spaniard’s retirement, saying: “Your old friend is always cheering for you.” Nadal is bidding goodbye to tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga
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Council reverses plans to cut primary school bus routes
North Lanarkshire Council leadership plans to reverse intended cuts to primary school bus routes in 2025, meaning families that live at least one mile away from school will continue to qualify for council transportation. Councillor Jim Logue, leader
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Rangers confirm Nils Koppen appointed technical director alongside transfer role
Nils Koppen has been appointed as technical director at Rangers - alongside his crucial role in transfer strategy at the Ibrox club. A club statement has confirmed Koppen will take on the post as technical director while continuing to oversee club
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Russia introduces new nuclear doctrine with lower threshold for use
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a new lower threshold for the use of nuclear weapons by the state. Previous military doctrine provided for the use of weapons of mass destruction in the event of a nuclear first strike by another
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Steven Camley on... the Legal Aid crisis facing Scotland
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley on ... Scotland's legal aid crisis. Over a third of legal aid lawyers are set to retire in the next decade, leaving vulnerable people struggling to access justice. With fewer young lawyers entering the field
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Scots among thousands of farmers descending on Westminster for protest
The Government is facing calls from farmers and opposition parties to scrap its changes to agricultural inheritance tax ahead of protests in Westminster. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is holding a mass lobby of MPs with 1,800 of its members
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'Too far' - John McGinn's hilarious Scotland win response to Braveheart poser
John McGinn delivered a hilarious response after Scotland's win over Poland as he played down the result when facing a bizarre Braveheart poser. While thrilled to see Scotland triumph in Poland - and finish third in Nations League Group A1 - McGinn
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Universities given go-ahead to over-recruit teachers despite job shortages
Universities in Scotland were given the green light by Holyrood to over-recruit student primary teachers despite a shortage of jobs in the sector. Newly qualified teachers have struggled to find jobs, with just 16.6% having a permanent job in the
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Man arrested in connection with death of woman at flat
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in East Kilbride. Police were called to a flat on Glen Lee in the town at around midday on Monday. A woman was found dead at the scene. The force has arrested a 26-year-old
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Herald Diary: On the wrong path: the man who became a 'national' disgrace
Walk this way EAGER reader Jim Gillespie was delighted to discover it was National Take a Hike Day on Sunday. “I got up early,” he says, “so I could phone all my friends, who really annoy me. I was cock-a-hoop that I’d been given official permission
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Letters: Why can't SNP MSPs just own up and apologise when they've done wrong?
FRASER Grant (Letters, November 18) talks about how hard-working our Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray is, and how good it’s been not having NHS strikes up here in Scotland. Nobody is denying these points. However as a long-standing
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Salmonella as a treatment for bowel cancer? Scientists make 'exciting' discovery
Scientists believe that a bacteria better known as a cause of severe food poisoning could be engineered to help destroy cancer cells. A study funded by Cancer Research UK and carried out by teams based in Glasgow and Birmingham has investigated
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Neil Mackay: I know what fighting for free speech means. This isn't it
A belief still clings stubbornly to the calloused underbelly of debate that social media is somehow unrelated to the real world and shouldn’t be measured by real world standards. That’s patent nonsense. Social media starts riots, brings down governments
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Kevin McKenna: Flynn is the SNP's last chance. Let the bloodletting begin
Being an affable sort of chiel who never bears grudges, I was happy to impart some advice to Stephen Flynn towards the end of last year when we caught up for a one-to-one interview. These days, I’ve got more in common with The Royal Company of Archers
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Nick Rodger: Pay-to-play Ryder Cup another golfing cash grab by USA stars
I never take my readership for granted. “That’s because you’ve not got one,” sniffed the sports editor as he pored over my digital page views analytics like a museum curator carefully peering at an ancient shard of miniscule flint. I countered
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Explainer: What is legal aid and who qualifies to get it?
Legal aid provides publicly funded legal advice and representation for those most in need. It is a key part of providing access to justice. It is available in criminal, civil, and family law, and the system is designed to prevent individuals from
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Beyond Breaking Point: Why The Herald is looking at Scotland's legal aid crisis
Two years ago, the number of criminal defence solicitors in Scotland who would work for legal aid fell below 1,000 for the first time since records began. It was a significant moment for Scotland’s justice system. While the latest official
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Crisis looms as over a third of legal aid lawyers in Scotland prepare to retire
More than a third of legal aid lawyers in Scotland are due to retire in the next decade, leading to fears that the current crisis in criminal law could be “unsolvable.” One senior legal figure warned that there could soon be an “imminent wasteland
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‘The Scottish Government need to recognise the whole system’s going down the tubes’
Pat Thom, the Vice President of Law Society of Scotland believes most Scots are not worried about the country’s legal aid crisis, because they do not think it will impact them. “And then that spills over into parliamentarians, and they don't take
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Life on the legal aid frontline: Senior lawyers reveal struggles as crisis deepens
Scotland's legal aid system is at breaking point. Lawyers warn that low fees, long hours, and an ageing workforce are pushing the justice system into crisis, with delays risking miscarriages of justice. Some of the country's leading practitioners tell
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What's the provision of legal aid in your area? A deep dive into our data
How is legal aid funded and what is the provision like in your area? Here we take a deep dive into the key statistics behind The Herald's investigation. The data behind the access to legal aid has been crucial to the Beyond Breaking Point: Scotland's
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New Scottish electric vehicle player emerges with 'ambitious plans'
A Scottish renewables developer has launched a division to provide “much-needed” new capacity in the electric vehicle charging market. Muirhall Energy has launched Greenwheel Electric, which is headed by managing director Jason McCall and has “
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Village store at beauty spot on world-famous Scottish tourist route goes on market
A shop next to a beauty spot on Scotland’s world-famous North Coast 500 tourist route has been put on the market. The agent said the village store offers a "once in a lifetime opportunity to own and operate an exceptional business at the heart
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Fife distillery reveals 'bold' expansion plans as demand surges
A Fife-based distillery has unveiled “bold” expansion plans as it nears its 10th anniversary. InchDairnie Distillery, which was founded by chairman Ian Palmer on Christmas Day 2015, is doubling capacity to four million litres of alcohol per year
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Buzzworks to refurbish popular venue before Christmas
A popular restaurant and café bar in Prestwick is to be refurbished before the busy Christmas period kicks in. Lido, which is located on the Ayrshire town’s Main Street, will be restyled to bring it in line with sister its restaurant in Troon,
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Family sells hotel in Scottish town after three decades
A hotel in a Scottish town has been sold after three decades under the same ownership. The Tudor Hotel in Airdrie was sold off an asking price of £2.75 million, agent Christie & Co said. The agent also said: "The Tudor Hotel has been family-owned
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Mark Williamson: SNP Government credibility in tatters amid Rosebank furore
The SNP Government's credibility on energy matters has been undermined further by a nationalist big gun after ScottishPower provided a £1 billion reminder of the scale of the opportunities squandered by ministers. As the wait for the delayed publication
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Less offshore decommissioning carried out despite rise to £1.7 billion in spending
Less offshore decommissioning work was carried out last year despite the overall amount of money being spent on the activity increasing, the industry has said. Offshore Energy UK (OEUK) said £1.7 billion was spent on decommissioning in the UK continental
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Style Mile Christmas Carnival to transform Glasgow streets
The 10th Style Mile Carnival will take place in Glasgow this weekend with a host of fantasy characters, artworks, performing troupes, dancers and musicians transforming city streets. The Christmas Carnival Carousel will take place on Sunday, November
