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Minimum unit pricing cuts alcohol consumption, according to new report

MINIMUM unit pricing (MUP) has been effective in reducing alcohol consumption in Scotland in the three years since it was implemented, according to…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022

SNP MPs and activists are set to head to Supreme Court on Decision Day

SNP MPs and activists are set to head to the Supreme Court ahead of the decision on whether Scotland can hold a second independence referendum…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022

'Coffin Clubs' across Scotland spice up funerals with wacky send offs

Covid rules have sparked a trend for simpler funeral services, many of which are being headed up by so-called Coffin Clubs located in different parts of Scotland.

Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022

King Charles’ £45million plans to save 18th Century stately home airing on Royal Grand Design

His Majesty’s charity The Prince’s Foundation purchased Dumfries House, in Ayrshire, Scotland in 2007

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

Franco Smith plans to go easy on internationals on Warriors return

FRANCO SMITH will have all of his Scotland players available for Glasgow Warriors’ away trip to take Leinster on Saturday – but he is likely to…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2022

Alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing helping 'cut consumption' of drinks in Scotland

Scottish Government ministers say the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing is "achieving one of its key aims" after a new report said it has helped cut alcohol consumption.

Glasgow Live · Nov 21, 2022

'Best in Scotland' claim as Perth holds a spectacular Christmas lights switch on to boast about

Families were enchanted and entertained as Perth hosted a well-attended Christmas lights switch on special

Daily Record · Nov 21, 2022

This Guy Is Riding All The Way Around The U.K. On His Honda Monkey

YouTuber Helmet Head is riding all the way around the U.K. on his Honda Monkey, and he stopped in at the Davidson Cottage in Scotland for a historic moto tour.

RideApart · Nov 21, 2022

Perth piper (17) on a high having stood atop Murrayfield roof for Scotland game

From her viewpoint on the stadium's roof Katie Duthie from Perth saw Murrayfield completely filled with Scottish rugby supporters when she took up her bagpipes as guest player of the national anthem.

Daily Record · Nov 21, 2022

Scotland praised for 'moral leadership' shown at COP27 over loss and damage fund

Previously, developed countries had been reluctant to commit to paying up compensation for the damage already caused to countries in the Global South

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2022