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Body representing firms arming Israel ramps up lobbying of MSPs

AN industry body representing firms arming Israel has ramped up its lobbying of MSPs ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

When are bank holidays in Scotland – and are they different to England?

WHEN are the Scottish bank holidays, and are there more north of the Border than in England?

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

Labour 'slapping down' their Scottish MPs on immigration policy, SNP say

LABOUR are “slapping down” their Scottish MPs who want tailored immigration policy for Scotland, according to an SNP MP.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

Owner of Scottish estate caught up in £800m fraud inquiry

A WEALTHY Cairngorm landowner was caught up in an alleged £800 million money laundering and fraud scam that allegedly “cheated” investors out…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2024

Scotland’s cultural history given fresh spotlight in new podcast

THE Scottish Government appears to have forgotten that a thriving culture is a keystone in the building of a nation, according to a prominent art…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2024

Crofting township to take fight to Spanish firm over battery storage plans

AN “idyllic” crofting township is gearing up to oppose a planned battery energy storage development proposed by a Spanish company..

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2024

Alyn Smith urges Scottish Government to keep funding College of Europe places

FORMER MSP Alyn Smith has called for the government to continue funding for overseas scholarships.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2024

Scottish Government announces ‘major progress’ on dualling of A9

THE Transport Secretary has announced “major progress” on the Scottish Government’s plans to dual the A9.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2024

Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

'The RAF should be sent': Anger as private plane to bring Alex Salmond home

IT has now been revealed that the private donor paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond is Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024