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'Exceptional' archive of 800 historic tartans gifted to National Museums Scotland
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (605+ words) An "exceptional" archive of almost 800 historic tartan samples has been gifted to the nation. The textiles, some more than 200 years old, were produced by J&D Paton, one of the largest tartan manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection has…...
Scottish local authority named most affordable in the UK for first time buyers
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (318+ words) EAST Ayrshire is the most affordable location in Scotland and the UK for first-time buyers, according to research from the Bank of Scotland. With an average first-time buyer price of "147, 353, East Ayrshire was ahead of Inverclyde at "149, 929 and Na h-Eileanan…...
Tommy Sheppard: We cannot wish away the importance of English politics
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (895+ words) WELCOME to the Andy Burnham show " a performance in two acts. And unlike most performances, if the audience in the hitherto little heard of constituency of Makerfield don't like the first half, there isn't going to be a second. We…...
Celtic apologise to Hearts in club statement after pitch invasion
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (253+ words) Celtic have apologised to Heart of Midlothian after the pitch invasion following their title triumph "prevented them from saluting their own supporters". Celtic thanked supporters for "everything they have done to help the team over the line" but admitted "regrets…...
Inside the Scottish Greens's dating app election-winning strategy
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1106+ words) WOULD you swipe right on the Scottish Greens? In the run-up to the elections, users of LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr may have come across ads for the Scottish Greens. In a new experimental campaign strategy, the party took out ads…...
Man arrested in connection with alleged 'rape' in Glasgow
18+ hour, 1+ min ago (117+ words) A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged "rape" in a lane in Glasgow city centre. West Regent Lane remains taped off at both ends on Sunday morning after a report of a serious sexual assault at around…...
Outrage as snubbed Chinese firm shifts "1. 5bn factory plans from Highlands to Europe
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (956+ words) THE SNP have slammed the Westminster government after reports emerged suggesting Ming Yang, a Chinese energy company, is eyeing up investment into Europe after it was blocked from building a huge new factory in Scotland. The UK Government blocked the…...
Labour Party feud after Wes Streeting calls for UK to rejoin EU
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (432+ words) A UK minister had harsh words for Wes Streeting after he officially announced a leadership bid challenging Keir Starmer and called for the UK to rejoin the EU. On Saturday, the ex-health secretary set out his desire to become prime…...
As Outlander wraps up - here's some of our favourite filming locations
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (578+ words) Outlander lovers across the world are mourning the end of the series, which has built a devoted global fanbase over more than a decade. The historical fantasy series tells the story of Claire Randall, a married World War II combat…...
Former Scotland and Lions rugby legend Scott Hastings dies aged 61
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (719+ words) FORMER Scotland and Lions rugby star Scott Hastings has died at age 61. The Edinburgh-born centre played 65 times for the national side, in addition to 12 appearances in the British and Irish Lions squad. He broke the Scotland caps record at the…...