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Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:48:17 GMT
Amber extreme heat warning extended to Scotland
A Met Office alert for high temperatures will be in place in southern Scotland throughout Monday and Tuesday.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:56:58 GMT
Why Nicola Sturgeon always sends for John Swinney
Why Nicola Sturgeon's go-to guy, John Swinney, is stepping back into the role of finance secretary.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:56:13 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Taps aff' as Scotland faces extreme heat alert
The impact of the recent dry spell and forecasted high temperatures lead the front pages.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:07:52 GMT
River Clyde train rescue: 'Without my lifejacket, I'd be dead'
A man, 60, swam a mile to flag down a train in a miracle rescue on the River Clyde, near Cardross.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:57:34 GMT
Hollywood-style sign causes Beantown buzz in Dundee
The 20ft-high sign on Dundee Law celebrates the iconic comic as part of a summer story festival.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:22:39 GMT
Ubiquitous Chip: Iconic Glasgow restaurant sold to pub chain
The Ubiquitous Chip was credited with bringing fine dining to the city when it opened in 1971.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:19:26 GMT
Over-50s in Scotland to get autumn booster jab
The latest figures show the country's Covid rate has increased again for the sixth week in a row.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:11:14 GMT
The Open: Tiger Woods misses cut as Cameron Smith leads 150th Championship at St Andrews
Cameron Smith sets the pace on day two of the 150th Open Championship as Tiger Woods misses the halfway cut amid emotional scenes on the Old Course.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:59:57 GMT
Seal being hunted by Orcas hides in Shetland mussel farm
Drone footage captured the moment a harbour seal tried to use man made objects to evade Orcas.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:33 GMT
ScotRail to restore full timetable next Wednesday
There have been reduced journeys across Scotland for almost two months because of a pay dispute.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:03:52 GMT
All larch trees to be felled in southern Scotland forests
Forestry Land Scotland will remove all larches from its land in south west Scotland by 2032.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:08:54 GMT
Overdue ferry Glen Sannox enters new construction phase
The Glen Sannox heads from Port Glasgow to a dry dock in Greenock for work on its internal systems.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:26:48 GMT
Body found in search for man missing from Inverclyde hospital
Stephen McFarlane, 32, was last seen on CCTV at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock last week.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:00:29 GMT
Aberdeen rapist branded deeply dangerous gets life sentence
Andrew Forbes, 55, preyed on three women in Aberdeen between 1982 and 2003.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:30:09 GMT
Police name man found dead in Highland loch
The family of Gordon Don, from Paisley, said he would be sadly missed by everyone that knew him.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:47:20 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The latest cases
A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:34:45 GMT
Should Scotland be worried about heatwaves?
The country will dodge the very high UK temperatures, but that might not be the case in future.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:24:56 GMT
Scottish Conservatives seek ‘drama-free’ new PM
Only two of Scotland's six Tory MPs publicly endorse a candidate, but they agree on one thing.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:34:33 GMT
The Open: Landlords tried to push students out
St Andrews students say landlords want to make £1,000 a night from golf fans flocking to the small town.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:54:22 GMT
Vincent van Gogh: Hidden self-portrait discovered by X-ray
The work was discovered on the back of another of the artist's paintings in a Scottish gallery.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:07:48 GMT
Runrig put their stamp on new Inverness musical
The Stamping Ground's story is set to the music of the veteran Scottish rock band.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:12:29 GMT
Tory leadership: Where do candidates stand on indyref2?
Here is what each of the five candidates still in the race say about Scottish independence.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:08:07 GMT
Football floodlights were used in Loch Ness Monster hunt
Details of the events 89 years ago were uncovered as part of a football memories project.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:15:34 GMT
Running up that hill: Munro-bagging dogs Hugo and Spencer
Two cocker spaniels and their owner have been to the top of 89 of Scotland's highest mountains.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:22:23 GMT
The radio station giving African and Caribbean people a voice
Jambo! Radio broadcasts in multiple languages for African and Caribbean people in Scotland.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:33:17 GMT
Unearthing the story of Scotland's industrial ghost village
More than 300 people once lived near Woodhead lead mine but the Galloway site is now deserted.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:38:23 GMT
Decaying Tarlair Art Deco lido building to be restored
Work starts soon to return the 1930s Tarlair Pool complex in Aberdeenshire to its former glory.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:41:37 GMT
Art Deco lido pavilion to be brought back to life
An Art Deco lido pavilion on the Aberdeenshire coast is to be brought back into public use.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:54:01 GMT
Unknown Vincent van Gogh self-portrait discovered
An unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh is detected on the back of another painting.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:15:01 GMT
Doddie Weir: 'To be here after six years is quite unbelievable'
Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir speaks after receiving an honorary degree from Abertay University.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:58:46 GMT
‘Allotment gardening is a way of life for me’
Gardener Laura Hunter shares her allotment experiences with her followers on social media.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:47:28 GMT
Jack Nicklaus: 'Thank you for making me one of you'
Golfing great Jack Nicklaus expresses heartfelt gratitude at becoming an honorary citizen of St Andrews.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:22:20 GMT
Argentina v Scotland: Can Greg Townsend's side win Test series?
After levelling the series at 1-1, the challenge now for Scotland is to go on and win the series with Argentina, writes George O'Neill.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:10:09 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Calvin Bassey, Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen, St Mirren, Leigh Griffiths
Ajax are set to offer £20m for Rangers' Calvin Bassey, while Hearts are frustrated in attempts to sign Lawrence Shankland.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:25:40 GMT
Malik Tillman: Rangers sign Bayern Munich midfielder on season-long loan
Malik Tillman joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, with the Ibrox side having an option to buy the attacking midfielder.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:41:32 GMT
Andy Murray beaten by Alexander Bublik in Hall of Fame Open quarter-finals
Andy Murray's grass-court season ends with defeat by Alexander Bublik in the Hall of Fame Open quarter-finals.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:34:57 GMT
Calvin Bassey: Brighton & Ajax hold initial talks over potential signing of Rangers defender
Premier League side Brighton and Dutch champions Ajax hold initial talks with Rangers over the potential signing of defender Calvin Bassey.



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