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Future Generations to learn about the forgotten 51st Highland Division

The incredible bravery of the 51st Highland Division, which remained on the continent after the Dunkirk evacuations and were eventually captured at St Valéry-en-Caux, has largely...

Community groups across Scotland are to share almost £150,000 to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters in style.

To mark World Oceans Day 2020 (June 8) Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced that 24 projects have secured awards through its Plunge In! Coasts...

NHS board that recorded fourth highest number of coronavirus cases in Scotland stands down Covid-19 response team

AN NHS board has decided to stand down its community Covid-19 response team due to the drop in positive cases. The team from NHS Tayside have...

Customer blasts Amazon for allegedly sending her used “coronavirus riddled” vacuum covered in dirt and hair

AN AMAZON customer has slammed the retailer after they apparently sent her a used "coronavirus riddled" vacuum cleaner. Lauren Parslow, 40, shared “disgusting” pictures of the robotic...

Wheatley provides emergency support to over 2000 households

More than 2000 vulnerable households across Scotland have been helped by an emergency fund set up by Wheatley Group. Wheatley’s Emergency Response Fund has so far...

Edinburgh City Council give green light for student accommodation on Montrose Terrace

EDINBURGH COUNCIL has approved a planning application for the development of a high quality accommodation but is subject it meets the conditional cycle parking provision. Glencairn...

House belonging to “father of Scottish music” up for sale for £800,000 amid bitter family dispute

THE HOUSE that belonged to "the father of Scottish music" is currently on sale for £800,000 amid a 20 year family dispute. 120 Dowanhill Street in...

Glasgow man’s ‘sight saved’ after local optometrist detects rare condition

A Glasgow man has undergone potentially sight-saving treatment after a local optometrist helped identify signs of a rare condition. A member of staff at Specsavers Glasgow...

Edinburgh pawnbroker helping people through coronavirus pandemic

Neil Mitchinson director of  Edinburgh Asset Finance has been helping people  to get through the crisis by allowing them acquiring loans on their financial assets. The...

Dramatic moment three cars narrowly avoid smash after driver runs red light

SHOCKING video show the moment three cars nearly collide after a reckless driver runs a red light. The heart-stopping moment took place on Queens Road in...

Hot weather leading to reduced numbers of midges, according to experts’ forecast

THE NUMBER of pesky midges buzzing around Britain is set to be lower than last year, according to the experts. Dr Alison Blackwell, who runs the...

Scottish scientists to undertake the first comprehensive study of carbon stored in Scotland’s coastal wetlands

Scottish scientists will undertake the first comprehensive study of the carbon stored in Scotland’s coastal wetlands and their vital role in the fight against climate...

Pups seized in port raid as Scottish SPCA detect activity ramping up in puppy trade

The Scottish SPCA is urging the public not to buy puppies online after seizing 13 dogs from an illegal dealer. Officers from the Society’s special investigations...

Red Hot Chilli Pipers’ Willie Anderson has signed up to pipe alongside bag pipers all over the world to commemorate the “forgotten Dunkirk”

Pipers from all over the world including Red Hot Chilli Pipers', Willie Anderson have signed up to pay tribute to the thousands of Scots who...

Dobbies re-open all of their Scottish Garden centres with new rules after Scotland enters phase one

The UK’s leading garden centre retailer, Dobbies Garden Centres, will reopen 12 stores across Scotland on Friday 29 May. Following updated guidance from the Scottish Government...

Coronavirus see a surge in holiday-makers buying custom wallpaper similar to the destination to help them relax according to a wallpaper company

THE coronavirus pandemic has seen a surge in the number of people buying outdoor or holiday styled wallpaper after many summer holiday plans were cancelled...

Chimpanzees help trace the evolution of human speech

NEW research has proved a years old theory suggesting that human speech evolved through "recycled primate mouth signals" which slowly developed into speech. The team of...

New research shows that 61% of Scottish firms are worried about post-lockdown survival

A MAJOR survey of Scottish businesses has revealed the full impact of the Coronavirus lockdown – with confidence so badly damaged that 61% fear they will go bust, despite...

Glenkinchie Distillery team up with bee keepers to help pollinate local area

Glenkinchie Distillery near Pencaitland is announcing a new partnership with East Lothian based Hoods Honey with the bee experts installing three hives in the distillery...

“Where does it all go?” – Designer leaves people baffled after working out average number of crumbs lost in toaster

A BORED bathroom designer has revealed he spent three hours crunching numbers to work out on average how many crumbs are lost inside toasters as...

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