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Edinburgh Zoo supporting birds in strife

Local News August 24, 2015 0

A list of the birds most reliant on zoos for their survival has been released by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The...

Little Lynxes Love the Great Outdoors

Scottish News August 24, 2015 0

THREE northern lynx cubs have made their first foray into the great outdoors at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park this week. At almost three months old the...

Johnny Walker whisky at centre of furious row over its kosher status

Business August 19, 2015 0

SCOTLAND’S most popular whisky is at the centre of furious row in Israel - over its kosher status. The Chief Rabbinate - the supreme spiritual authority...

Petrified Primary Pupils Locked In By Leisure Staff

Local News August 11, 2015 0

Parents describe "outrageous" incident. Five primary school children were abandoned in an empty Leisure centre late on Saturday evening, with staff locking up and disappearing to...

Fulbright students return to US with new insights into Scotland

Community August 10, 2015 0

Trip showcased the 'complexities of Scottish identity'. A group of American undergraduates have returned home having undertaken a five-week exchange trip to Scotland as part of...

Protecting marine mammals at heart of new guidance for marine energy sector

Scottish News August 10, 2015 0

Risk to dolphins and seals to be assessed Sea mammals, such as dolphins and grey seals, which are at risk from new wave and tidal energy...

Renowned wildlife artist donates Cecil the lion painting to LionAid

In Brief August 7, 2015 0

TO mark World Lion Day, and honour the memory of Cecil the lion, international wildlife artist Pip McGarry is donating a never before seen painting...

Royal Military Tattoo to support services charity for fourth year in a row

Scottish News August 6, 2015 0

THE Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will once again support The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity this year, helping projects that improve the lives of...

University of Dundee forensic investigation course receives 10,000 applications in first month

Scottish News August 4, 2015 0

A FREE online who-done-it murder mystery course launched last month by the University of Dundee has been inundated with applications. More than 10,000 people have signed...

Scottish youngster finishes 5th at international golf tournament

Scottish News August 4, 2015 0

AN EIGHT-year-old schoolgirl from North Berwick secured fifth place in the Girls 8 section at the US Kids Golf World Championship last week. The tournament, held...

Underwater robots on quest to save world from climate change

Scottish News July 31, 2015 0

UNDERWATER robots are being sent thousands of miles across the ocean in a bid to save the world from climate change. The seven Seagliders, all named...

New super-Earth discovered near famous star constellation

News July 31, 2015 0

Astronomers from the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh have today (Friday July 31) announced the discovery of a new super-Earth. Tucked next...

Tinkers’ Heart added to list of nationally important monuments

Scottish News July 31, 2015 0

Tinkers’ Heart in Argyll has been officially recognised as being of national cultural significance. It is the first site relating to the traveller community in Scotland...

75 Firms named and shamed for not paying minimum wage

Scottish News July 30, 2015 0

Six Scottish businesses have been named and shamed as part of the HM Revenue & Customs new national minimum wage campaign. Between them the businesses owe...

Motorist drives wrong way down ‘tram only’ lane

Scottish News July 30, 2015 0

A CARELESS motorist has driven down a ‘Tram Only’ lane - the wrong way towards oncoming traffic. Onlookers watched as a driver ignored two ‘no entry’...

£300,000 cannabis farm found just yards away from Scotland’s busiest court

Scottish News July 30, 2015 0

A £300,000 cannabis farm has been found - just yards away from Scotland’s busiest court. The huge hoard of plants was discovered by drug squad police...

£1,500 Designer wedding dress donated to Edinburgh charity shop

Scottish News July 29, 2015 0

A CHARITY shop has received its most generous donation yet - a stunning designer wedding dress. The never-before worn item, worth over £1,500, was donated to...

Calvin Harris posts hilarious teenage throwback picture

Scottish News July 29, 2015 0

SCOTS DJ Calvin Harris has shared a hilarious teenage throwback picture - just days after revealing his toned body for an Armani campaign. The music superstar...

Jodie Kidd encourages Royal Navy sailors across the finish line of epic cycle

Scottish News July 29, 2015 0

TV personality Jodie Kidd has stepped in to support fifteen sailors from the Royal Navy’s future Flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, at London’s Guildhall today. The team...

Epic parking fail as two women spend 17 minutes parking their car

Scottish News July 28, 2015 0

A HILARIOUS video shows the moment two women took over 17 minutes and six attempts to park their car. The footage, uploaded by ‘Glasgow Steph’, documents...

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