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Cash raised to repair path through Steall Gorge

THE John Muir Trust, the UK wild land conservation charity, has thanked the thousands of supporters who helped win an online competition organised by the...

Finishing off Scotland’s motorways to cost £415m

TRANSPORT Scotland today announced plans to complete the nation's motorway network at a cost of £415m. The massive project combines plans to upgrade the A8 Baillieston...

Emily’s design makes it to the Big Apple

A DESIGN created by Edinburgh College of Art student, Emily Martin, will be emblazoned on 10,000 t-shirts at the 9th Annual Scotland Run, New York City...

Adding up: Russell claims high numeracy skills in primary schools

SCOTLAND'S primary classes are achieving and sustaining high performance in numeracy skills, Education Secretary Michael Russell claimed today. The findings were published today as part of...

All friends electric: new group will try to boost eco car use

A new collaboration between government, industry leaders and environmental campaigners will try to get more electric vehicles on the roads in Scotland. Transport Minister Keith Brown...

Exhibition celebrates success of Scots science fiction writers

Scots writers have made their mark on the world of science fiction from Dr Jekyll to Dr Who and many life forms in between. That success...

Comedy legend Brown announced for Glasgow festival

THE legendary Arnold Brown returns to this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival with his inimitable series of comedy interviews – and this year’s subjects will...

A treat for Collie fans at West Calder this weekend

FIND out what’s so special about Collies at Dogs Trust West Calder on Saturday 31st March. Collie fans are in for a real treat this weekend...

Police send out Happy Easter cards to 350 wanted Scots

Lothian and Borders Police are issuing an Easter message urging warrant offenders to come forward. Members of the public in the West of Edinburgh will receive...

Scottish economy “yet to pick up pace”

THE recovery in the Scottish economy has yet to pick up pace, according to the latest Lloyds TSB Scotland Business Monitor In the three months ending...

Wets announce one-off Glasgow gig to mark quarter century in pop

WET Wet Wet, today announced they are to perform a one-off concert in Glasgow to mark their 25th anniversary. The hometown concert by the band will...

Amor Group opens new office in Dubai

AMOR Group has announced the opening of a new office in Dubai in order to capitalise on existing contracts within the United Arab Emirates. The business...

Kilgraston School reveals new head

A LEADING senior teacher with a strong track record in educating and caring for young people of all abilities and backgrounds has been appointed as...

Bank foundation announces donations worth £150,000 to Scottish charities

Eighteen Scottish charities are benefitting from awards totalling £146,804 in the first tranche of donations for 2012 from the Bank of Scotland Foundation. The latest tranche...

£177,000 confiscated from fishermen involved in “serious criminality”

TWO fishermen who admitted landing catches without telling the authorities have been ordered to hand over a total of £177,000. The confiscation orders were made after...

Acid attack victim may lose sight in one eye

AN acid attack on a young man on his doorstep is feared to have left him blind in one eye and needing plastic surgery. The 29-year-old...

Comedian Boyle has road rage argument on Twitter

CONTROVERSIAL Scots comedian Frankie Boyle is involved in a road rage argument – on Twitter. The Glasgow-based comedian rowed with a driver as he and his...

Calendar Girls farewell tour gets Scottish date

THE producers of Calendar Girls, David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers, have announced a farewell tour of the show before the amateur rights are released on...

New home needed for cat dumped in wheelie bin

When Vicky Meikle popped out of her Easter Road flat last Friday morning it was to put a bag of rubbish in the communal wheelie...

Airline extends Glasgow-Jersey flights through winter months

EASYJET has extended its Glasgow to Jersey route throughout the Winter season. The 90 min direct service from Glasgow to the Channel Island has proven to...

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