Tag: Scotland

Tempers flare over Water of Leith defence scheme

EDINBURGH is heading for another trams-style fiasco as spending on its flood defences appears to be spinning out of control. The cost of the Water...

Church of Scotland employ ‘anti-bullying team’

The Church of Scotland has appointed eight “harassment officers” to tackle complaints of widespread workplace bullying. Kirk staff will also take part in anti-bullying workshops...

Every dog in Scotland to be micro-chipped under new Labour plans

EVERY dog in Scotland would be be fitted with microchips to clamp down on strays and irresponsible owners under new plans set out by...

$4,000-a-nip rum arrives in Scotland

THE world’s most expensive rum arrived in Scotland today - costing £2,627 a measure. Legacy, a dark rum, was distilled by Angostura and created to...

Defunked: only 10% of vinyl record stores remain in the UK

VINYL record stores in Scotland face extinction as 90% of stores have closed under pressure from digital downloads. Glasgow council is now being asked to...

An-tartan-tic: Scottish goods “most popular” in south pole gift shop

TARTAN has emerged as the most popular souvenir among international visitors to the world’s most remote gift shop. Around one in ten visitors to Port...

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