25 h. ago Battery firm's bold plans to 'bring 1,000 jobs' to Scotland's Central Belt

Invinity Energy Systems has said it could bring the jobs to its Motherwell and Bathgate sites

Politics

44 h. ago Campaigners left "in limbo" over plans to revive former Stirling

An MSP has called on Transport Scotland to speed up in support of plans for a path between Stirling and Gargunnock - which would form the first stage of the 'King's Highway' project.

Politics

67 h. ago Scotland plans to issue £1.5bn of its own bonds – ‘kilts’ rather than gilts

Announcement by first minister John Swinney comes after Moody’s and S&P give country same credit rating as UKThe Scottish first minister John Swinney has said Edinburgh is on track to issue its own government bonds, nicknamed “kilts”, after the country was given the same credit rating as the UK.Two ratings agencies Moody’s and S&P Global gave Scotland a score of Aa3 and AA respectively, echoing their judgment for the UK as a whole. Continue reading...

Economics

69 h. ago Scotland to sell £1.5bn of ‘kilts’ bonds after getting same credit rating as UK

S&P and Moody’s award Edinburgh investment-grade status as it plans first bond issue since late 17th century

Economics

5 d. ago Plane crashes into field near Scots airport as police launch probe

Police Scotland have launched an investigation after a plane crashed near Perth Airport today.

Events

6 d. ago £250m plan to cut drug deaths in Scotland was 'more about controlling the narrative' claims expert

Professor Catriona Matheson, the ex-chair of a taskforce assigned to tackle drug deaths, says the plan was doomed from the start.

Events

6 d. ago Shona Robison may 'revisit' tax plans as UK Budget could 'cut Scotland's funding by £1bn'

The Fraser of Allander Institute estimated a 2p income tax hike in the UK Budget could cut Scotland’s funding by £1billion.

Economics

7 d. ago Investors are reviewing their estate plans because of Rachel Reeves

Risk taking is the foundation of growth, writes Moray Martin

Economics

8 d. ago Tycoon lodges plans for new visitor centre in Scotland's Great Glen

Residents in the glen have raised concern about the impact the development could have on the scenery and wildlife.

Politics

8 d. ago Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmission’s investment as ‘great news’ for the country’s workforce and renewables sector.

Politics

2 w. ago Plans for one of Scotland's tallest wind farms spark anger over 'significant errors'

Seven community councils signed a formal letter saying they were ‘astonished’ at how they had been treated

Politics

2 w. ago Buchanan bus station: Scotland's busiest bus station faces demolition under new vision

The biggest bus station in Scotland could be demolished under plans to create a major new transport hub.

Politics

2 w. ago South Scotland MSP criticises 'arrogant' plans to 'silence' communities

South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has criticised "arrogant" politicians at Westminster and Holyrood for "trying to silence communities"

Politics

2 w. ago Top spooky spots across Scotland you can reach by train this Halloween

Plan a quick, car-free trip and reach Scotland’s spookiest sites easily by rail this Halloween.

Politics

2 w. ago A strange brew: the case of the man behind an audacious Scottish tea fraud

A charismatic, tweed-wearing grower from Perthshire falsely claimed to be able to create thriving tea plantations in Scotland. His elaborate deception took in luxury hotels, media outlets and tea growers across the countryWith its large silver pouch, artistic label and delicate leaves, Dalreoch Scottish white tea might be expected to grace elegant cups with saucers, perhaps with a scone served on the side. Instead, it is nestled with an array of numbered polythene packets in a room just off a laboratory at the University of Aberdeen.This is not an ordinary afternoon tea but evidence in a crime that science helped solve. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nearly 1,000 asylum seekers to be housed in two army barracks from next month as govt tries to beat hotel crisis

NEARLY 1,000 asylum seekers are set to be housed in two army barracks from next month as the government tries to beat the migrant hotel crisis. Plans will see the use of two barracks in Scotland and southern England that will temporarily house 900 men from next month. The Home Office confirmed on Monday that...

Events

2 w. ago Pilot, 81, dies after horror plane crash at airfield in Scotland

An 81-year-old pilot has tragically died after a plane crashed at a gliding centre near Kinross in Scotland, with emergency services rushing to the scene today

Events

3 w. ago I have Scotland’s ‘best Halloween home’ – thousands visit my house every year to see my decorations

AS Scotland's most famous Halloween fan, Oli Keenan plans all year round for his annual spooky extravaganza. The bank worker, 28, transforms his parents' Clydebank home each year by creating elaborate sets to compliment his incredible costumes. And this year he's going a step further in the scary stakes by cosplaying Art the Clown from...

Society

3 w. ago Scotland will get new nuclear power station if Labour win Holyrood election, Miliband says

Plans for a new nuclear power station in Scotland will be developed by the UK Government, Ed Miliband has confirmed.

Politics

3 w. ago Danny Rohl reveals how he plans to turn Rangers into Scotland’s Bayern Munich as he says ‘this is exactly what we need’

DANNY ROHL has revealed he aims to bring a Bayern Munich mentality into Rangers. The new Ibrox boss won the Champions League in 2020 during his time as a coach with the German giants. And Rohl - who takes on Norwegians Brann Bergen in the Europa League for his first game - wants to give...

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