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A warning shot has been fired on council tax. The SNP must now act

The Scottish Government just saw a warning shot fired that almost resulted in them being outflanked on progressive tax reform by the UK Government.…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Celtic failed to offer 'viable' alternative to street party despite police warning

Celtic failed to produce a "viable" alternative to an unofficial street party to celebrate its title win, according to internal police…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Israel boycott failure 'undermining Scotland solidarity with Palestine', say Greens

THE Scottish Government's failure to implement a boycott of Israel is undermining its claims of solidarity with Palestine despite ministers…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

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Should the SNP ditch walk-in GP clinics or are we judging too quickly?

The introduction of Scotland’s walk-in GP clinics has attracted some criticism with many newspapers reporting on how little they have been used so…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Call for improved anti-racism strategy as ‘hooded youths harass Glasgow shopkeepers’

AN SNP councillor has called on the Scottish Government to improve its youth anti-racism strategy after recent far-right disorder in Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Edinburgh festival took £600k in Scottish taxpayer funding before moving to England

THE Edinburgh TV Festival received almost £600,000 in funding from the Scottish Government before its organisers announced it would be relocated to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Animal charities welcome NatureScot recommendations to reject guga hunt licence

The charities are calling for a permanent ban to the hunt on the remote island of Sula Sgeir.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

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Government set to block historic Scottish island 'guga hunt', files suggest

THE Scottish Government’s environment agency is set to block the centuries-old Western Isles “guga hunt” from going ahead, new documents…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

£1.8m revealed for new flight routes between Scottish cities and Highlands

ALMOST £1.8 million in funding has been announced for flights from Caithness to Aberdeen, with the creation of a new route to Glasgow also being…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Andy Burnham urged to act as Labour blamed for 'driving Scots into housing hardship'

THE SNP have slammed Andy Burnham's pledge to end homelessness, claiming the move is hypocritical while "the Labour Party has driven more…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Animals forced to flee wildfires as habitats face 'decade or longer' to recover

ANIMALS have been forced to flee raging wildfires which swept across the Cairngorms causing damage it could take “decades or longer” to recover…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Scottish Government urged to create emergency fund for wildfire support

A DEDICATED emergency fund to support communities responding to wildfires and provide urgent relief for businesses should be established by the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Calls for rent freeze hit key milestone as campaign set to ramp up

CALLS for an immediate rent freeze in Scotland have hit a key milestone after more than 1000 people backed a campaign urging the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

UK Government to pay back Scottish Government over evacuations forced by mines

RESIDENTS forced to evacuate their homes following a ground slip will now be supported by the UK Government after historic coal mining was confirmed…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

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Evening Standard · Jul 27

Emergency services have all resources necessary for Cairngorms wildfires – Gray

The Justice Secretary’s comments come amid backlash to the Scottish Government’s response to the wildfires.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

UK Government fails to provide wildfire water‑bombing support for Cairngorms blaze

The UK Government has failed to provide the aerial water‑bombing support requested by Scottish ministers to tackle the Cairngorms wildfire,…

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Scottish Government ‘not expecting military support’ to help combat wildfire

More than 500 firefighters have been tackling the blaze over the past 11 days.

Evening Standard · Jul 25

Highlands residents 'angry, upset and frustrated' at evacuation order as wildfire rages over 10 days

Residents near Cairngorms say they were calling for an emergency incident ‘for over a week’ before it was declared

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Evening Standard · Jul 25

Cairngorms wildfire a ‘very serious situation’, John Swinney says

The Scottish Government reconvened a response meeting on Saturday morning.

The Times of India · Jul 24

In the 1980s, Scotland planted commercial trees across parts of a 9,000-year-old peatland; decades later, conservationists are removing them to protect wildlife and keep its stored carbon in the ground

The ancient peatlands of Scotland are undergoing a significant restoration, which addresses the detrimental effects caused by tree planting. Conservationists are diligently working to eliminate commercial trees, aiming to enhance wildlife habitats and maintain stored carbon levels. This notable effort is primarily focused on the Flow Country, a treasure trove…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Scottish and Welsh leaders give verdicts on first meeting with Andy Burnham

THE First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have both given their verdicts on their first meetings with Andy Burnham – and both said that having a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Will Andy Burnham make good on pledge to 'end rough sleeping'? Expert weighs in

ANDY Burnham used his first speech as Prime Minister to pledge to end long-term rough sleeping ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Andy Burnham urged to 'draw a line' and ban US forces from Scottish airports

Andy Burnham has been urged to block the US military from using Prestwick Airport and other UK bases as a launchpad for strikes on Iran

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Map of The Odyssey Scottish filming locations released – here's where to visit

A MAP showing filming locations in Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey has been released, allowing film fans to explore the stunning…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job

John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster

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