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Celebrate Scottish Gin Day with Our Top Picks of Sensational Spirits

Celebrate Scottish Gin Day with Our Top Picks of Sensational SpiritsThis week's top 10 just happens to fall on Scottish Gin Day, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than rounding up a...
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Great Scottish Run in Glasgow: Weekend Road Closures & Updates

The Great Scottish Run in Glasgow is set to take place this weekend, and with it comes a series of road closures and restrictions in the city. Glasgow City Council has announced a comprehensive...
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Pedestrians Injured by Black Cab in Glasgow Central Street Closure

Emergency services rushed to the scene outside Glasgow Central station after reports of a black cab striking pedestrians. The incident led to the closure of Gordon Street at Union Street and Renfield Street at...
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Nightclub’s Comical Response to Power Outage During Peak Hours

Edinburgh's popular Irish bar and live music venue, Dropkick Murphys, found themselves in the midst of a comical situation as the city's Cowgate area experienced a power outage during one of its busiest nights....
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Exploring Glasgow’s Architectural History with Kevin McKenna

The fading light of an early autumn evening provides an apt allegory for my urban safari around Glasgow’s undead buildings. The recently-updated Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland lists 143 of these old architectural...
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Glasgow Schools Facing Staff Reductions: Concerns of Parents

Glasgow Schools Facing Staff Reductions: Concerns of ParentsSchools across Glasgow are in danger of losing more teaching staff after a recent pupil census, as reported by The Herald. Initially, staff allocations in schools are...
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Manhunt underway for Glasgow suspect linked to Edinburgh Princes Street robbery

The Edinburgh police are on the lookout for a man who is linked to a robbery that took place on Princes Street earlier this year. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 14th May around 5...
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Cyriel Dessers Scores Twice as Rangers Defeat Dundee 3-0 to Secure Semi-Final Spot

Rangers had a successful return to Ibrox as they secured a spot in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 victory over Dundee. Cyriel Dessers scored twice, and James Tavernier added a penalty...
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Luxury Landmark Hotels in Highland Towns Acquired in Significant Transaction

Bespoke Hotels recently made a significant acquisition by purchasing four luxury landmark hotels in highland towns from Coast & Country Hotels. The hotels involved in the transaction are the Caledonian Hotel in Fort William,...
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Roddy Woomble Reflects on Releasing 17th Record

Roddy Woomble, the frontman of Idlewild, is set to release his seventeenth record this month. Despite this being his seventeenth album, he still finds it surprising and almost unbelievable. Woomble reflects on the process...
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Dundee Midfielder Aims to Follow Celtic Signing’s Path to Big Club Success

Cameron, a talented midfielder for Dundee, showcased his skills during the recent Premier Sports Cup quarter-final match against Rangers at Ibrox, despite the team's 3-0 loss. He mentioned how challenging it was to play...
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Review of School Transport Criteria Brings Validation to Parents

North Lanarkshire Council has decided to form a working group to reassess the criteria for determining school transportation and walking routes to prioritize child safety. This decision comes after months of concerns raised by...
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Prepare for a Challenging Winter in A&E Departments, Top Doctor Warns

Scotland's emergency departments are facing a tough winter ahead, according to a top doctor. Dr. Fiona Hunter, vice-chairwoman of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Scotland, expressed her concerns about the current crisis in...
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Aberdeen Manager Jimmy Thelin Considers Playing ‘Strong Player’ Duk Against Dundee

Aberdeen forward Luis 'Duk' Lopes is making a comeback to the squad under manager Jimmy Thelin for their upcoming match against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. After being absent for an extended period and...
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Edinburgh Park: Scotland’s Top Historic Site Ranks as UK’s Best

A park in Edinburgh has earned the title of the cleanest park in the UK, according to recent research conducted on open spaces across Britain. Holyrood Park, located just a mile from the iconic...
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Sex Offenders’ Incomplete Rehab Before Prison Release

More than 100 moderate to high-risk sex offenders did not complete a rehabilitation program before being released from prison. This data was revealed in a freedom of information request viewed by The Herald, indicating...
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Former Football Star Fabian Caballero Passes Away at 46

Former Football Star Fabian Caballero Passes Away at 46Former Dundee striker Fabian Caballero has tragically passed away at the age of 46, leaving the Scottish Premiership club and football fans around the world in...
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Challenging John Swinney on ‘Wasteful’ National Care Service: FMQs Live Coverage

During the latest First Minister's Questions (FMQs) session, John Swinney faced tough questioning regarding the proposed National Care Service. Critics have labeled the plan as "wasteful" and raised concerns about its feasibility.Opposition party members...
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Exciting New Cocktail Bar and Brasserie Launches in Glasgow after Gin71 Closure

A new cocktail bar and brasserie has opened in Glasgow following the closure of Gin71. After a decade in Glasgow city centre, the closure of both the Merchant City and Renfield Street branches of...
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Aberdeen Defeats Dundee 2-1 to Maintain Perfect Start

Aberdeen continued their winning streak with a 2-1 victory over Dundee in the William Hill Premiership match at Dens Park. The Dons scored two goals in the first half by Kevin Nisbet and Topi...
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Expanding Scottish Chauffeur Firm Increases Fleet by 40% to Meet Demand

Edinburgh Executive Travel, a Scottish chauffeur firm, has recently announced a significant expansion to its fleet in response to the rising demand for premium executive transportation services. The company is adding nine new vehicles,...
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Reopening Success: Historic Scottish Cinema Sells 75,000 Tickets in 6 Months

Astoria Cinema in Ayr, formerly known as the Odeon cinema, has seen a remarkable success since its reopening in March 2024 under the management of Merlin Cinemas. In just six months, the cinema has...
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Mo Sylla Collapses in Dundee Dressing Room at Half Time: What Happened?

Dundee midfielder Mo Sylla had a scary moment during the game against Aberdeen when he collapsed in the dressing room at half-time. The team's manager, Tony Docherty, shared that Sylla had to be taken...
news-02102024-181703

Indoor Karting Track to Replace Ski Slope at Xsite Braehead

Xsite Braehead is set to welcome the installation of the "world's longest" indoor go-karting track, replacing Scotland's sole indoor ski slope that closed in 2022 due to safety concerns and rising repair and energy...
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Support the Brunton Theatre: Urgent Call for Help amid Funding Crisis

A local theatre in Scotland, the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh, is in urgent need of support to ensure its survival. The venue has been facing financial challenges over the last five years, with the...
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Update on Mo Sylla’s condition after Dundee FC dressing room collapse

Dundee FC has confirmed that midfielder Mo Sylla is still in the hospital after collapsing in the dressing room during their Scottish Premiership match against Aberdeen. The French player had participated in the first...
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‘World’s First AI-Driven Underwater Vehicle Deployed in Scotland’

Revolutionizing Marine Technology with AI-Driven Underwater VehiclesIn a groundbreaking development for the marine technology industry, the world's first autonomous underwater vehicle driven by artificial intelligence (AI) has been successfully deployed in Scotland. This cutting-edge...
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Efforts to Save Capercaillie: New Five-Year Conservation Plan Implemented

An emergency rescue plan to save one of Scotland’s most iconic birds, the capercaillie, is currently being implemented as conservationists warn that the species is on the brink of extinction. Efforts are being made...
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Former Dundee and Arsenal Striker Fabian Caballero Passes Away at 46

Remembering Fabian Caballero: A Tribute to a Football LegendThe football world is in mourning as former Dundee and Arsenal striker Fabian Caballero has passed away at the age of 46. Caballero, who was a...
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Billy Joel to Perform Exclusive Scottish Concert in 2025

Billy Joel, the iconic singer-songwriter, is set to make a triumphant return to Edinburgh in 2025 for an exclusive concert at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. This highly-anticipated event marks Joel's first performance in the Scottish...