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NHS Lothian hope to transform hospital food following public consultation

Scottish News April 22, 2015 0

HOSPITAL food could be transformed as a result of public consultation by one of Scotland’s biggest health boards. NHS Lothian is asking for feedback on its...

Warmworks Scotland will aim to battle fuel poverty with £224m scheme

Scottish News April 22, 2015 0

FUEL poverty in Scotland is to be tackled by a new £224m scheme, funded by the Scottish Government. The scheme aims to help householders from start...

Buccleuch and 2020 Renewables unveil proposal for Dumfries and Galloway wind farm of up to 140 turbines

Business April 22, 2015 0

Buccleuch and windfarm developer 2020 Renewables are examining the potential for a “significant” windfarm in the Lowther Hills, Dumfries and Galloway. If the project for up...

Dynamic Earth marks International Astronomy Day with weekend of fun

Entertainment April 22, 2015 0

A WEEKEND of “space-themed fun” is being hosted by Edinburgh attraction Dynamic Earth this weekend (April 25-26). To celebrate International Astronomy Day this Saturday, Dynamic Earth...

Friendship between Picasso and Lee Miller subject of new exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Entertainment April 22, 2015 0

The friendship between Pablo Picasso and world-renowned photographer Lee Miller is the subject of a new exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery this summer. Their...

Danger warning as cyclinders of laughing gas stolen from Scottish hospital

In Brief April 22, 2015 0

CYLINDERS of laughing gas have been stolen from a Scottish hospital. The cylinders containing nitrous oxide were taken from Perth Royal Infirmary. Police said the gas, used...

Police appeal for information following “horrendous” murder of man in Leith

Scottish News April 21, 2015 0

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was found murdered in a flat in Edinburgh. 59-year-old Alexander Duncan, known locally as “Addie”, was found on...

Independent review finds Mikaeel Kular death “could not have been predicted”

Court & Crime April 21, 2015 0

AN independent case review of the death of three year-old Mikaeel Kular at the hands of his mother Rosdeep Adekoya has found that the circumstances...

The Grate Escape: Sheep’s bid for freedom is foiled by cattle grid

Scottish News April 21, 2015 0

A SHEEP’S escape bid went hilariously wrong after it ended up trapped in a cattle grid. The ram was found with all four legs stuck between...

Savills UK to acquire Smiths Gore in bid to “bring a balance of strengths”

Business April 21, 2015 0

SAVILLS UK is proposing to acquire rural and residential property service Smiths Gore. Founded in 1847, Smiths Gore has operated as a partnership with 532 staff,...

Secret of the Great White shark revealed by University of St. Andrews

Scottish News April 20, 2015 0

Warm bodied fish, including the Great White shark, can swim more than twice as fast as other colder bodied species, according to new research. "Warm bodied”...

Free Edinburgh Uni course to understand the general election

Scottish News April 20, 2015 0

EDINBURGH University has launched a free three-week online course following the general election and its build up in real time, responding to events on the campaign...

Third egg for new Loch of the Lowes female osprey

Scottish News April 20, 2015 0

Nature conservation charity, the Scottish Wildlife Trust, has confirmed that the new female osprey at its Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve, near Dunkeld, has...

Perth Racecourse season opens

Sport April 20, 2015 0

Perth Racecourse are preparing to open their gates to the 2015 season, with a three-day Festival from Wednesday 22nd. The festival boasts a total prize pot of...

Election penalty shootout puts Labour in the lead

In Brief April 20, 2015 0

Labour won against the Conservatives today in a dramatic penalty shoot out at Spartans Community Football Academy in Edinburgh. Both teams got off to a nervous...

Scotland’s Festival of Museums unveils 2015 programme

Entertainment April 20, 2015 0

Museums and galleries across Scotland today announced plans for the annual Festival of Museums, a nationwide programme of cultural events taking place from 15 –...

Scottish dairy industry would benefit from country of origin label

Scottish News April 20, 2015 0

Scotland’s dairy sector could reap the benefits if the EU extends country of origin labelling to dairy products, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said today. The...

Body of Ben Nevis hillwalker found

In Brief April 20, 2015 0

THE body of a hillwalker reported missing on March 31 was found by rescue teams on Friday afternoon. The body was identified as that of Kyle...

Laphroaig to celebrate 200 year anniversary with return of 15 year old whisky

In Brief April 20, 2015 0

ON 20 April 2015 Laphroaig will celebrate its 200 year anniversary by releasing a limited edition 15 Year Old single malt. Laphroaig 15 Year Old was originally...

Christian politician gets alcoholic milkshake pulled from menu of Highland diner

Scottish News April 17, 2015 0

ALCOHOLIC milkshakes have been pulled from the menu of a city diner following a campaign by a controversial Christian politician. Ed’s Easy Diner, due to open...

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