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Archaeologists to excavate Glasgow skatepark – with help from skaters

Kelvingrove park is site of Scotland’s first skatepark, Kelvin Wheelies, which has been covered in rubble for decades

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Frank Strang obituary

Entrepreneur who overcame the odds to realise his vision of a spaceport in the Shetland Islands

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Making Waves; Breaking Ground: a luminous show that reveals the interconnectedness of nature

Numerous images exploring the blurry, textured thickness of light feature prominently in Making Waves; Breaking Ground, a group exhibition at the Bowhouse in St Monans, Fife. It is an apt theme for this coastal corner of Scotland, where, at this time of year, shadows are soft and the days frequently…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Shetland to play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth, says John Swinney

John Swinney has said Shetland will play a “significant role” in efforts to drive economic growth ahead of his visit to the islands ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Key questions answered on potential rail fares rise

The cap on regulated fare rises in England, Scotland and Wales is controlled by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments respectively.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Shetland will play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth – Swinney

The First Minister travels to the islands on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Scottish Greens need to 'broaden appeal outside of middle class voters'

THE Greens need to “broaden their appeal” outside of urban Scotland ahead of the next Holyrood elections, Gillian Mackay has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Swinney: My focus is on the future and Scotland – not Sturgeon’s book

The First Minister refused to comment on claims made by Nicola Sturgeon about former SNP leader Alex Salmond in her memoirs.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Hurricane Erin: How could the tropical storm affect Scotland?

HURRICANE Erin could reach the UK as early as next week, but what sort of impact could the tropical storm have on Scotland?

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025

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THREE leading engineers are launching a brand new monthly column for The National, which will look in depth at energy policy and industrial strategy…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025