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‘Independence is now the only option for Scotland’ says Ian Blackford
Ian Blackford has said that Westminster has to show more respect for Scotland stating that independence is now “the only option left" ....
Ssshhh – Council to ban silent discos because they are too noisy
A council could become the first in Britain to ban silent discos – after complaints they are too noisy. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17255834.council-to-ban-silent-discos-because-they-are-too-noisy/
Scarlet gowns of St Andrews University worn “to discourage student vice”
One of the earliest references in the university archives to St Andrews’ students wearing gowns comes from the Statutes of St Leonard’s College...
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...
