5 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: David Kennedy, Cosla communications chief with a talent for always finding right words

David Kennedy, Cosla Head of Communications. Born: 26 October,1965. Died: 22 March 2025, aged 59

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6 d. ago Scotland to honour emergency services heroes with Blue Light Awards

Every siren you hear, every uniform you pass, every unseen hour worked through the night — behind it is an individual, team or organisation who show up without question; our Emergency Services. The Blue Light Awards were created to honour these unsung heroes.

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1 week ago How Pope Francis became the People's Pope. The bereaved family he phoned 100 times. The lowly nuns he honoured. And the kiosk seller who served his favourite marshmallow ice cream...

Instead, the eyes of the world will be on St Peter's Basilica this morning as the pontiff who did so much to restore the Church's scandal-torn reputation is laid to rest.

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1 week ago Obituaries: Robin Salvesen, senior executive at Christian Salvesen who was devoted to public service and family

Robin Salvesen, shipping industrialist. Born: 4 May, 1935 in Edinburgh. Died: 10 March, 2025 in Haddington, aged 89

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2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Bill Chisholm, Scotsman journalist honoured for serving Borders communities with integrity and tenacity

Bill Chisholm MBE, journalist. Born: 12 February 1945 in Barelees, Cornhill-on-Tweed. Died: 28 February 2025, aged 80

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4 w. ago Lanarkshire cadet force volunteers honoured for exceptional service

The super six received certificates of meritorious service from the lord lieutenant at a ceremony at Summerlee

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