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Raising a glass to the last decade
Tennent's Lager has released a video cheering the last decade which is about to close.
The video records the highs and lows, the celebrities, the...
Letter from Scotland
This has been the year of the three “Bs”, Boris, Brexit and Breakdown.
Breakdown of so many things – “united” Britain, parliamentary government, the...
Scotland’s Right to Choose – paper will be published tomorrow
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will tomorrow Thursday, 19 December, launch the publication of a document that lays out the case for Scotland’s right to...
Letter from Scotland
So once again Scotland’s voice has been drowned out by the chants of “Get Brexit Done” south of the border.
Boris Johnson might be...
#GE2019 Church of Scotland call for action on climate change
Following the results of the General Election which has returned the Conservative Party to government with a decisive majority, Rev Richard Frazer, convener of...
Letter from Scotland
One of Andrew’s few
appearances in the Bible is in the story of the “feeding of the five
thousand”. It was he who noticed the lad
who...
Rugby – Scotland v Wales, Women’s Autumn Internationals
cotland had two Autumn
International lined up at home for their women with Wales and Japan.
The first of these was Sunday's match against Wales, a...
Rugby – Scotland v Serbia, Rugby League World Cup Qualifier
With the Rugby League World Cup due to be held in England in 2021, Scotland were keen to get their final group qualification hurdle...
First Minister writes open letter to EU citizens in Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written an open letter to EU citizens reaffirming that Scotland welcomes them and values their contribution to our society,...
Letter from Scotland
I suppose there were times
before Brexit and Independence and Climate Change, when the only thing that
changed in the autumn were the colours of the...
What is the Workplace Parking Levy?
At Holyrood today politicians will vote on the Transport Bill. A lot of time has been devoted to discussing the workplace parking levy which...
Letter from Scotland
This year’s harvest has been
gathered in without too much September rain, but as with all things involving mice and men, they
“gang aft agley.” So...
Letter from Scotland
The contrast could not be
much starker. While the Westminster
parliament is divided from “the people,”
the Scottish parliament is united with its people, at least over...
Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2019
The 2019 Edinburgh Short Film Festival runs from 24 October to 10 November 2019. This is your one chance this year to see one...
Inner House unanimously decides prorogation of Parliament is ‘unlawful’
The Inner House of the Court of Session in Edinburgh has unanimously decided that the Prime Minister's advice to HM the Queen that the...
Government set to limit use of B&Bs for homeless
New legislation will reduce time spent in B&Bs and hostels.
Anyone facing homelessness will spend no longer than a week in unsuitable accommodation like bed...
Letter from Scotland
The shenanigans at Westminster may make you want to scream. And our screeching from north of the border is all the more desperate because...
GERS figures published today
Scotland’s net fiscal balance has improved for the third year in a row, according to statistics announced today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
Net Fiscal Balance...
#ScottishTwitter Visitor Centre opens this week
Twitter Unveils #ScottishTwitter Visitor Centre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
When there are more comedians per square mile in Edinburgh than anywhere else on the...
Letter from Scotland
Even in this age of uncertainty, we still have “Scotland’s oil.” 300m barrels of it have begun flowing from the largest oil field to...
Vote for the Scottish Album of the Year now
The Longlist was announced recently at The Queen's Hall for the Scottish Album of the Year Award, and now voting has just opened -...
EuroHockey – Poland test as Scots go for elite level promotion
Jen Wilson targeted promotion back to the elite of European hockey when she announced her 18-strong squad for the EuroHockey Championship II.
And the South...
Holiday homes at Taymouth Village – last plot on sale now
A final superb holiday lodge, manufactured by renowned supplier, Island Leisure, is available for sale at Taymouth Village, Mains of Taymouth’s well established, 5...
EuroHockey – Lanigan double as Scots open with seven-goal blitz
Watsonians striker Lucy Lanigan fired two goals as Scotland opened their EuroHockey Championship II campaign with a magnificent seven-goal shutout over Ukraine.
The Rutherglen-born player...
Letter from Scotland
I’ve just come home from a cycling holiday along the River Tweed. It’s a quiet, majestic river which meanders unconcerned through what used to...
Safer Business Stronger Scotland campaign urges businesses to safeguard their future
Businesses of all sizes are being encouraged to act now to keep their workplaces safe as part of a pioneering campaign launched this week...
Letter from Scotland
I was surprised to come across so many Pictish stones on a recent cycling tour around the Cromarty Firth. But apparently there are some...
Letter from Scotland
Could we do it again today ? Could we land 150,000 troops on the beaches of northern France and sacrifice 4,400 soldiers, all on...
Aldi wins an award for their relationships with suppliers
At last night's Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards Aldi won the Scottish Sourcing (Multiple) Award.
This recognises their good relationships with over 90 suppliers...
Hockey – Scotland v Canada, Match 4 of 5
With Scotland early in their preparations for this summer’s tournaments up against a Canada in full flight, this series has provided great competitive experience...
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