Scotland’s weather: High winds and heavy rain expected as Storm Diana set to arrive
A “major change" in the UK’s weather is expected in the coming days as Storm Diana sweeps in from the Atlantic. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17255596.scotlands-weather-high-winds-and-heavy-rain-expected-as-storm-diana-set-to-arrive/
UK-EU Brexit agreement has ‘sold out Scotland’ says Mike Russell
Scotland has been sidelined by the deal agreed between the UK and the EU, according to Scotland’s Brexit Secretary Mike Russell. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17255532.uk-eu-brexit-agreement-has-sold-out-scotland-says-mike-russell/
Historic red gown worn by St Andrews University students mired in legal wrangle
THE wearing of the red gown by students at St Andrews University is one of the most iconic traditions of any higher education...
Rebus author Ian Rankin visits Edinburgh’s Oxford Bar to bid farewell to owner
IT is famous for being the favourite haunt of grizzly retired Edinburgh detective, John Rebus. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17255554.rebus-author-ian-rankin-visits-edinburghs-oxford-bar-to-bid-farewell-to-owner/
‘Playground politics’ as Presiding Officer fights for school greenspace
The Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer is is bringing a new meaning to the phrase ‘playground politics’ in his bid to ensure children at...
Rare reefs at risk of destruction spark plea over illegal dredging
They are teeming with rare wildlife and are nurseries for much of the country’s fish stocks which drive much of the rural economy. ....
Average price to buy a home in three council areas is £250,000
HOUSE hunters face paying more than a quarter of a million pounds on average to buy a house in three of Scotland’s council...
National Trust for Scotland unveils 20,000 weird and wonderful items
They are two frogs duelling, although it is not known if they fought to the death. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17255162.national-trust-for-scotland-unveils-20000-weird-and-wonderful-items/
Rangers property including WiFi and TV screens released after £3m debt facility is cleared
RANGERS have had a £3m credit facility with financiers wiped out which means a club car park, a derelict former ticket office building...
Most obese patients ‘can’t cook simple meal’, says weight-loss surgeon
THE vast majority of obese patients undergoing weight-loss surgery do not know how to cook a simple meal, one of Scotland’s leading bariatric...
