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Kuhn 'not far away' from Germany call says Celtic legend as he savours new deal
James Forrest is perhaps the most understated footballer in Scotland. Particularly when taking into context his achievements in the game and the medals he has won at Celtic. But even he is getting a little caught up in the hype around Nicolas Kuhn
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Key questions around Andy Murray’s coaching deal with Novak Djokovic answered
The announcement of Andy Murray’s coaching deal with Novak Djokovic caught the whole tennis world by surprise. Djokovic took to social media on Saturday afternoon to reveal that one of his biggest rivals would now be on the same team. Here,
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Jimmy Somerville condemns LGB Alliance for 'unapproved misuse' of hit song
Legendary Scottish pop star Jimmy Somerville has condemned LGB Alliance for the "unapproved misuse" of one of his songs. The former lead singer and lyricist of Bronski Beat and The Communards posted a clip on social media telling the campaign
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Body found on Benbecula confirmed as missing woman Shanahan MacInnes
The body of a woman found on Benbecula has been formally identified as Shanahan MacInnes. The 28-year-old was last seen at around 1.30am on Friday on Tindill Road in the village of Balivanich. Over 70 members of the local community joined coastguard
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Succession star backs calls for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’
Acclaimed Scottish actor Brian Cox has backed calls for Scotland to be declared the world’s first “rewilding nation”. The Succession star is urging people to support the Scottish Rewilding Alliance’s Rewilding Nation Charter, which calls on the
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'Allow extra time': Warning to travellers as airport begins essential works
A warning has been issued to travellers as essential works get underway at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The works will be taking place in the airport’s security area until approximately mid-January 2025. These works are part of an upgrade to
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Blair Kinghorn urges much-vaunted Scotland squad to now ‘do what we know we can’
Blair Kinghorn has challenged Scotland to prove they are worthy of the hype before it is too late. The Scots, with a starting XV boasting a combined 690 caps before kick-off, rounded off an encouraging autumn campaign with a comfortable 27-13 win
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Can retail veteran Leighton help return Asda to its glory days?
THAT Asda has called in the cavalry in the form of its former chief executive Allan Leighton in a bid to halt a slump in sales is surely a shrewd move by the supermarket group. It is also an unexpected one – or at least it came as a shock to the retail
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Five of the best things to do this Hogmanay in Scotland
It’s a familiar story. You get so focused on Christmas that you forget to make plans for Hogmanay – then panic buy a ticket to an overpriced event at a pub, paying a fortune to have a decidedly average evening. So this year, why not plan ahead and
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New summer concert series to debut at 'iconic' Glasgow bandstands
A new Glasgow summer concert series at two of the city's 'iconic' bandstands has been announced for 2025. Big Nights Out will see several world-renowned artists and local legends take to the stage over several nights in May, June and July next
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Robison warns of public services cuts after £300m Treasury offer for NIC hike
Shona Robison has said Treasury funding of £330 million will not be enough to cover the cost to public bodies of the Chancellor's national insurance rise as she warned of the prospect of cuts to services. Rachel Reeves announced in her October
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Can Labour revitalise Scottish offshore wind development?
By Emma Reid, Director, Planning and Environment, Shepherd and Wedderburn T HE election of a Labour Government and the appointment of Ed Miliband as Secretary of State is a major boost to the furtherance of net zero objectives. Miliband’s
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Martin Roche: Think Scottish politics is divisive now? Wait till Farage gets going
Nigel Farage will be dancing with joy. Donald Trump, his greatest political friend, has captured the world’s grandest political prize. Farage must now see the door opening to ever-more success in the UK. It’s quite a record. Without him, the UK
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Actor Peter Mullan accuses pro-UK side of 'blackmail' during indyref campaign
The Scottish actor Peter Mullan has accused the No campaign of "blackmail" during the 2014 independence referendum. Mr Mullan, who supported a Yes vote in 2014, made the comments during an interview about his role in the television drama After
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Glasgow's Latin hotspot Boteco do Brasil marks 15 years with two unmissable events
Boteco do Brasil, Glasgow’s original Latin bar and proud recipient of the 2024 Latin Bar of the year Award by DRAM Magazine, is thrilled to announce its 15th-anniversary celebration taking place over two electrifying nights, Friday 24 and Saturday
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Bridge linking new hospital to existing facilities hailed as 'transformational'
A bridge linking a new hospital to existing facilities has been hailed as “transformational” by staff at NHS Grampian. The Baird Family Hospital, currently under construction at the Foresterhill Health Campus in Aberdeen, is connected to both Aberdeen
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30 new jobs as fast food giant returns to Scottish shopping centre
A fast food giant has announced it is returning to the St. Enoch Centre in Glasgow. A brand-new KFC restaurant is set to open its doors to customers at the city centre shopping mall on Tuesday. The opening will create 30 new jobs in the local
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Has Stephen Flynn damaged his chances of succeeding John Swinney as SNP leader?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Has Stephen Flynn damaged his chances of succeeding John Swinney with his "inelegant", as one former colleague put it, announcement last week that he planned to get into
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Milestone for 'first of its kind' green hydro energy scheme at reservoir
Scottish Water has completed construction on a 'pioneering' new type of hydro energy generation scheme at a reservoir in East Lothian. The £3million scheme, at Whiteadder Reservoir, is believed to be the first of its kind in Europe. It is
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Woman in ‘serious’ condition following hit-and-run on A82
A woman is in a “serious” condition in hospital following a hit-and-run incident on the A82 in the Highlands. The 49-year-old was driving a grey Volkswagen Golf at about 5pm on Sunday when it was involved in a collision with a black Mercedes “Vito
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£100,000 playpark opens on outskirts of Glasgow
A new £100,000 play park has opened on the outskirts of Glasgow. Construction on the new play area for little ones has been completed at the King George V Park in Bearsden, and it is now free for families to enjoy. The new park was funded
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Former SNP minister Elena Whitham to step down at next Holyrood election
A former SNP minister has announced she will stand down at the Holyrood election in 2026. Elena Whitham, MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, served as drugs and alcohol minister between March 2023 and February 2024. Prior to that, she
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Lana Del Rey Announces Glasgow stadium show
Lana Del Rey has announced a show at Hampden Park in Glasgow as part of her 2025 UK & Ireland summer tour. The tour comes following the American singer-songwriter's headline performances at festivals including Coachella, Reading & Leeds and Rock
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'Once in a lifetime': Fife distillery toasts milestone anniversary
The founders of Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife have declared its development has been a “once in a lifetime opportunity” as it marks 10th anniversary. Kingsbarns, based in the picturesque East Neuk of Fife, opened its doors to the public for the
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Letter of the Day: Sarwar's winter payment pledge means nothing without the detail
The axing of the winter fuel payment for all but the poorest pensioners has caused ructions for Labour ever since it was announced in July. Last week, Anas Sarwar tried to mitigate the damage north of the Border by pledging to extend the payment
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Golden eagle dies after flying into wind turbine
A charity has called for better support to help it monitor fragile Golden eagle populations after it was confirmed that one of the rare raptors had been killed flying into a wind turbine. In the first recorded incident of its kind in Scotland
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Reform support 'too high for my liking', says Scottish Conservative leader
The Scottish Tory leader has said support for the Reform UK party is "too high" for his liking ahead of the Holyrood elections in 2026. Speaking to The Herald during a visit to a cafe in Glasgow whilst pulling pints, Mr Findlay said he will have
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It’s time to put our money where our mouth is
With world leaders gathering in Baku for COP29, talks have again been revolving around how to move economies to a low-carbon future. It’s something that the Scottish Government should also be considering as it aims to balance the books in next week
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Your stock market update: Nervousness around UK business
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. After the previous week’s blizzard of political and economic news, markets had less to digest last week, with the focus largely on the latest US consumer inflation figures and what they
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'Ringing endorsement' as US robotics and AI pioneer opens global base in Scotland
A US robotics and artificial intelligence pioneer is to open a new base in Scotland. Scottish Enterprise has supported Los Angeles-based Launchpad Build Inc to open a global research and development hub in this country. Employing a team
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Our guide to some of Scotland's best Christmas gifts
Struggling for inspiration for a gift this year? We've got you covered with some of Scotland's best festive presents... (Image: Elanic) Elanic Give the gift of health and beauty! This holiday season, enjoy 10% off Elanic digital
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This two-storey Scots spa is a must visit for ultimate relaxion
STYLE AND SUBSTANCE Family-run for three generations, the Cairndale recently underwent an impressive £2 million renovation that saw its leisure club transformed into a luxury spa. My friend and I arrive for a two-night stay by train from Glasgow
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Petroineos Boss: Politicians and Unions 'left it too late' for Grangemouth
Politicians and Trade Unions “left it too late” to save jobs at the Grangemouth Refinery, a senior official from its owners has said. Regional head of legal and external affairs at Petroineos Iain Hardie said that there had been “missed opportunities
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Roz Foyer: Save Grangemouth project is vital to turn tide on 50 years of failure
It is now 50 years since the SNP famously used the phrase “Its Scotland’s Oil” in its successful 1974 General Election strategy. The actual “Its Scotland’s Oil” campaign had been launched three years earlier in 1971 and, to quote Professor Sir
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Scottish Conservative leader calls for 100% rates relief for pubs and restaurants
The Scottish Conservative leader has called for pubs and restaurants to be given 100% rates relief when the Scottish Budget is introduced next month. The plan suggested by the party would mean pubs and restaurants would pay no business rates at
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Letters: National Insurance hike could be the last straw for struggling GP practices
IN the recent post-Budget debate, news coverage has mainly focused on the threat to small businesses from the huge increase in employer National Insurance (NI) contributions and to family farms by the punitive inheritance tax changes. However,
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Nicola Sturgeon: We thought independence side had low chance of success in referendum
Nicola Sturgeon has said the pro-independence side was taken "by surprise" when David Cameron agreed to the independence referendum and thought it had a "pretty low" chance of winning at the start of the campaign. The former First Minister made
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'Political risk' cited as Scots housing market shows 'alarming' lack of progress
Scotland’s build-to-rent market is showing an “alarming” lack of progress, a prominent property firm has declared. In its latest report on the BTR sector, Rettie says that around 14,000 new homes in the pre-planning or planning stage in Scotland
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It's time for City of Glasgow College stars to shine
Having benefited from City of Glasgow College’s state-of-the-art facilities, inspirational courses and professional connections, graduates are now preparing to take centre stage Graduation ceremonies are taking place today for students at City
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Powerful partnerships will ensure demand for a greener future surges in Scotland
ScottishPower’s drive to decarbonise homes and businesses is gaining momentum through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Today, Andrew Ward, CEO of Customer Business, outlines the company
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Morrisons apologises to shoppers as microbiological growth risk sparks recall
Morrisons apologised to its customers as it was forced to recall one of its products due to an error that could lead to microbiological growth. The supermarket has recalled its Morrisons Crushed Garlic because an ingredient which prevents microbiological
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Cadbury discontinues Dairy Milk chocolate bar fans described as '10/10'
Cadbury has confirmed another of its festive chocolate bars has been discontinued ahead of Christmas 2024. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Freddos, Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic
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Former Serie A star names Scott McTominay as favourite midfielder in Italy
Scott McTominay has been hailed as one of the best midfielders in Italy. The Scotland international started for Napoli last night as they defeated Roma 1-0 on home soil. The result keeps Antonio Conte's side top of the table on 29 points after
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Wind and flood warnings in place across Scotland in the wake of Storm Bert
Wind and flood warnings remain in place across Scotland in the wake of Storm Bert. The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for high winds stretching from Glasgow in the south to Edinburgh and Perth in the East and northwards along the coast
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Father of ‘former British soldier’ captured in Russia fears son will be tortured
The father of former British soldier James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, has expressed his “complete shock” to hear his son had been captured. Scott Anderson, 41, told the Daily Mail: “I’m hoping he’ll be used as a bargaining chip but my son told me
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Jannik Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup glory
Jannik Sinner capped an outstanding season by guiding Italy to a second successive Davis Cup title. The world number one defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2) 6-2 in Malaga to secure a 2-0 victory for the defending champions against the Netherlands
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Do you know what? This season's Scottish Premiership has been good fun so far
Eleven months ago, in my column column for Herald Sport, I was rather downbeat about the entertainment value of the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership campaign. Typically I'm an unabashed champion of Scottish football, but even I couldn't bring myself
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Letters: The Holyrood system has been exposed as rotten
ANDY Maciver (“We will regret too late the Gray witch-hunt… as we always do”, The Herald, November 22) undermines his own argument by detailing the reasons for the resignations of Henry McLeish, David McLetchie and Wendy Alexander from office many
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Joanna Basford: 'Books are wonderful ways to escape into new worlds'
As a child, Johanna Basford always had a book in hand. The award-winning designer and colouring book illustrator’s voice sparkles through the phone as she recounts her childhood on a salmon and trout farm in Aberdeenshire. “I’ve always loved
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Mark Smith: The deep-down problem with the plan for Scotland’s Tories
We’re starting to get our first impressions of Russell Findlay, the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives, but one of the first things I said to him when I met him the other day was that he’s going to have to overcome the deep-down problem for his
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What memoir writer Nicola Sturgeon can learn from Angela Merkel's doorstopper
As someone who earns a sizeable crust from expressing his opinions, Piers Morgan is usually a stranger to the fine Scottish art of swithering. Indeed, the average watcher of the Sunday politics shows would be hard-pushed to think of any subject that
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Over 69,000 Scots waiting more than an hour for NHS triage
At least 69,000 Scots waited more than an hour to be assessed in A&E, according to new figures. A total of 69,155 people were waiting over an hour for triage across Scottish health boards between January and June this year, a freedom of information
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Universities call for practical solutions during 'unprecedented' budget ask
University leaders have taken the “unprecedented” step of revising their initial budget proposal by asking the Scottish Government for an extra £49m, one month after calling for a £25.8m uplift on teaching funding compared to last year. The umbrella
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Retailers urge MSPs to work together to pass pro-business Budget
A group representing retailers across the country has urged the Scottish Government to pass a “pro-business” Budget this year. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) said MSPs must avoid passing “unwarranted costs” on to businesses in the Government
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Ian Murray: ‘UK Government bill on tobacco restrictions will save Scots’ lives’
The Secretary of State for Scotland has said UK Government proposals to gradually increase the age at which people can buy tobacco “will save lives” in Scotland. Speaking ahead of the Tobacco and Vapes bill being debated at Westminster tomorrow
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Ian McConnell: Time to face up to the Brexit consequences
Brexit has been sharply in focus again in the aftermath of Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey having offered his tuppence worth on something that, whatever Leavers might claim, is very much an ongoing drag on the UK. The arch-Brexiters of course
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Meet the woman riding the wave in a £19bn industry
Suzie McCafferty is the founder of Platinum Wave, an Edinburgh-based consultancy that helps businesses achieve growth through franchising. The company has a team of 11 people operating throughout the UK and clients around the world. What is it
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Christmas comes too early? I won't hear a word of it
The annual tradition of complaining that Christmas starts earlier every year has, without a hint of irony, started earlier this year. I won’t hear a word of it. Dark nights, cold mornings, sky-high heating bills: this time of year is depressing
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Charity warns smoking could cause almost 30,000 cancer cases in next five years
Almost 30,000 new cases of cancer over the next five years will be caused by smoking. New analysis by Cancer Research UK shows the levels the disease could reach if current trends continue. Now the leading cancer charity is calling for MPs
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Short film highlighting abusive behaviour at centre of new gender violence campaign
Glasgow City Council have teamed up with a social good media agency and youth service to provider to launch a powerful campaign aimed at raising awareness of violence against women and girls. The initiative is looking to highlight information about
