7 h. ago Why Scotland's high streets are dying while their European counterparts thrive

Two decades of SNP inaction, for fear of doing anything radical, has left Scotland’s retail sector in a dismal state but it does not have to be like this

Events

67 h. ago East Dunbartonshire incident: Four people rescued after getting stuck in drain

They were checked over by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

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4 d. ago Save Scotland's high streets: Why SNP can't ignore this urgent plea for help

Finance Secretary Shona Robison needs to realise that the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are not crying wolf about their problems

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland 'one bad Budget away from losing high streets as we know them'

SRC Director David Lonsdale warned that failing to lower business rates “will likely mean investment shifts to more attractive and cost-effective locations in down south.”

Politics

5 d. ago Police Scotland officers in dedicated patrols after Bondi Beach terror attack

Although there is “no specific threat” to Scotland's Jewish community, extra patrols will be on the streets to keep people safe.

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8 d. ago Aberdeen's sorry European campaign dies as jeered fallen Chelsea star and Strasbourg kids hit summit

Dons are outclassed by French side - all that is left is beers in Prague

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1 week ago High street fashion retailer to close five stores in Scotland early next year

The trend-led fashion retailer confirmed the below list of locations would be closing down in early 2026.

Politics

1 week ago Historic Glasgow pub known for live trad music named best venue in Scotland

A SCOTS pub loved for its live music has been named best trad venue in Scotland. The Park Bar in Argyle Street won the coveted prize at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday night. In what pub bosses described as a "wonderful night for the whole trad community", the lively Glasgow bar scooped...

Culture

2 w. ago One of Scotland's most festive streets dressed up with amazing Christmas wreaths

The beautiful decorations come in all different colours and styles.

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland could ‘lose our high streets as we know them’, retailers warn

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is pressing the Finance Secretary to introduce a discount on business rates.

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2 w. ago Lush to open new store at busy Scots shopping centre weeks before Christmas

LUSH is opening up a brand new store at a busy Scots shopping centre just weeks before Christmas. The bath-bomb gurus will cut the ribbon on the new branch at Edinburgh's Fort Kinnaird retail park next weekend. It marks Lush's 10th location in Scotland since their flagship store opened on Glasgow's Buchanan Street in December...

Economics

2 w. ago Sir Keir Starmer reveals his favourite Scottish dish at first No.10 St Andrew's Day event in a decade

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed guests to Number 10 Downing Street to ‘celebrate Scotland’

Politics

3 w. ago UK Budget: Chancellor told to protect 'beating heart' of Scotland's high streets as poll reveals closure fears

More than half of Scots are concerned pubs, cafes and restaurants could close following the Chancellor’s controversial decision to hike National Insurance contributions.

Politics

3 w. ago Sarwar pledges named community police officer for every council ward in Scotland

The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘get police back on Scotland’s streets’

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