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Freezing Temperatures Trigger Weather Warnings in Scotland

Freezing Temperatures Spark Weather Warnings Across ScotlandIn a chilling turn of events, Scotland is bracing itself for icy conditions as freezing temperatures grip the region. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings covering various...
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Controversial Scottish Pantomime Deemed Inappropriate for Families

Controversial Scottish Pantomime Draws Mixed ReviewsIn a whirlwind of big bobby-dazzler song and dance numbers, the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh played host to a controversial pantomime production that left audiences divided. Mary Brennan, a...
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Decentralisation of Power: Former Chiefs Call for Holyrood as Scotland’s Largest Council

Former local authority chief executives are sounding the alarm as they claim that Holyrood has become Scotland's largest council, with power increasingly centralized in Edinburgh. The Mercat Group, along with Reform Scotland, is calling...
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Scotland’s New Makar Excited to Begin Role as Gaelic Expert

Scotland's New Makar: Dr. Peter Mackay Takes on the RoleDr. Peter Mackay, a renowned expert in Scottish Gaelic literature and lecturer at St Andrews University, is gearing up to step into the...
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Luxury Real Estate Development in Edinburgh Sets Record Highs

Luxury Real Estate Development in Edinburgh Sets Record HighsIn a groundbreaking achievement for luxury real estate in the capital, an award-winning new development in Edinburgh has 'broken records'.Developer Native Land Unveils New EidynNative Land,...
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Tackling Delayed Discharge Crisis in Scottish Budget: Swinney Urged

Tackling Delayed Discharge Crisis in Scottish Budget: Urgent Action NeededThe Scottish Government is facing a critical juncture as the issue of delayed discharges in the NHS reaches a breaking point. Urgent action is needed...
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Tribute Event for Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison in Stirling: Two Nights of Remembrance

Tribute Event for Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison in Stirling: Two Nights of RemembranceA special two-night event honoring the memory of Frightened Rabbit's beloved frontman, Scott Hutchison, is set to take place in Stirling next...
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Improving Scotland’s Student Education Through Active Learning

Financial Literacy Gap in Scotland Financial education in Scotland's curriculum primarily focuses on maths and numeracy, leaving many students without essential knowledge about managing finances. This gap results in individuals lacking the skills needed to...
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Snowfall Forecast: Scotland Braces for Freezing Temperatures and Wintry Conditions

Snowfall Forecast: Scotland Braces for Freezing Temperatures and Wintry ConditionsIn a chilling turn of events, Scotland is preparing for plummeting temperatures as winter weather grips the country. The mercury is set to drop to...
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Fatal Accident: Man Killed in Car Accident in Edinburgh

Tragedy Strikes Edinburgh: Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Car AccidentIn a heartbreaking turn of events, a 20-year-old man lost his life in a fatal car accident in Edinburgh. The incident occurred on Dundee Street at...
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‘Lost Roman Eagle of Ingliston Rediscovered after Nearly 50 Years’

Lost Roman Eagle of Ingliston Rediscovered after Nearly 50 YearsIn a remarkable turn of events, a lost Roman artifact, the 'Eagle of Ingliston,' has been rediscovered after almost five decades of obscurity. This carved...
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RSNO/Sondergard Excursion at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: A Glorious Performance

RSNO/Sondergard Excursion at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: A Glorious PerformanceIn a touching tribute to the late violinist Laura Samuel, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) delivered a remarkable performance under the direction of music...
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Approval Expected for 7,000 New Homes on Outskirts of Scottish City

Approval Expected for 7,000 New Homes on Outskirts of Scottish CityProposals for 7,000 new homes and two schools are set to be presented to councillors this week. The project, spearheaded by Drum Property Group...
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Hospital Implements Temporary Visitor Restrictions Due to Sickness Outbreak.

Hospital Implements Temporary Visitor Restrictions Due to Sickness OutbreakIn response to an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting affecting more than 50 patients and staff, Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin, Moray, has implemented...
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Scotland: A Solution to Mass Migration, War, and Poverty from Bad Capitalism

In 1973, a significant oil crisis in the Middle East set off a chain of events that have shaped the world we live in today. This crisis drastically altered modern capitalism and led to...
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Support for William Wallace: Historic Letter on Display for St Andrew’s Day

A historic letter in support of Scottish hero William Wallace was displayed on St Andrew's Day. The fragile document, known as the "Wallace letter of recommendation", was shown to over 250 people for five...
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Boosting HIV Testing Rates with New Funding Amidst COVID-19 Challenges

The Scottish Government has announced extra funding to help fight the stigma surrounding HIV, as testing rates remain lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey revealed that almost half of Scots would...
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Resolving Health Board Critical Incident Due to Over-Capacity Hospitals

NHS Grampian recently faced a critical incident due to capacity issues in hospitals. The Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) and Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin were operating well above their capacity since September. This led...
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The Political and Personal Side of Alex Salmond: A Human Perspective

We are gathered here today not to remember a saint, but a man. A man who was more than just a political figure, but a husband, brother, and uncle. Alex Salmond, the former First...
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Fatal Car Crash Claims Man’s Life in Aberdeenshire: Tragedy on Unclassified Road

A tragic incident occurred on an unclassified road in Aberdeenshire, claiming the life of a 64-year-old man. The man was driving a black Skoda Octavia estate car when the crash took place between 11:15...
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Salmond Resignation: Former Advisor’s View on Strategic Mistake

Alex Salmond's resignation has been a topic of discussion among mourners at his memorial service, with one former political advisor pointing out that leaving office was a strategic mistake. Duncan Hamilton KC, who worked...
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Janey Godley Funeral: A Celebration of Tears, Applause, and Laughter

Comedian Janey Godley's daughter, Ashley Storrie, expressed her gratitude to all those who honored her mother's memory during the funeral service. Storrie mentioned how the attendees at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow and those...
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Breaking Down Masculinity: Alan Bissett on Shifting Cultural Norms

Alan Bissett, a renowned author and playwright, has recently been recognized with a School Library Association Award for his book, Lads: A Guide to Consent and Respect. His work has taken him to schools...
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Funding National Insurance Hike for Scotland’s Public Sector: GMB Calls on Reeves

Scotland's public services are at risk of suffering if Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not provide funding to cover the shortfall caused by the increase in national insurance contributions, according to GMB Scotland, a prominent...
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Rebuilding Observatory: Rising from the Ashes at a New Site

The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory, which was tragically destroyed by fire in 2021, is now set to make a triumphant return at a new location in Dumfries and Galloway. The astronomy charity behind the...
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Lib Dems Highlight Issue of 28,000 Empty Homes Amid Temporary Housing Crisis

There are nearly 28,000 homes sitting empty across Scotland, as reported by the Scottish Liberal Democrats after obtaining data from all 32 councils. These homes have been vacant for more than six months, with...
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Scottish Budget: Business Wish List for Christmas

Businesses in Scotland have high hopes for the upcoming Scottish budget, with rates relief at the top of their Christmas wish list. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG)...
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Scottish Government Tax Policy Impact on Business: BBC’s The Apprentice Star’s Warning

Businessman and former Apprentice star, Mike Soutar, recently criticized the Scottish Government's tax policies, particularly the SNP's additional income tax rate. Speaking at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce annual business address, Soutar highlighted the...
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Finlay MacDonald Convicted for Murdering Brother-in-Law in Shotgun Rampage

A man has been convicted of killing his brother-in-law and attempting to murder three other people during a violent rampage. Finley MacDonald, aged 41, was found guilty of using a shotgun to repeatedly shoot...
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Man Abducted and Assaulted in Clydebank Attack: Police Investigation and Updates

Police are currently investigating a disturbing incident where a 25-year-old man was abducted and seriously assaulted in Clydebank. The incident took place on November 20th when the victim was forcefully taken into a white...