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The southern banks of Loch Lomond are the centre of a row over a proposed development

'More than 55,000' object to plans for resort on banks of Loch Lomond
MORE than 55,000 objections have been put in against controversial proposals to build a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond, the Scottish Greens have said.

Seven Scottish takeaways have been named in the list of the best 50 for fish and chips in the UK

Ten Scottish fish and chip shops on 'best in UK' list after secret judge visits

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Busy shopping centre near Glasgow goes into administration

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Edinburgh Council pays more than £100,000 in legal fees in failed strip club fight

Edinburgh Council pays more than £100,000 in legal fees in failed strip club fight

Staff unload passengers from a flight at Barra Airport

Highlands airport staff dispute ends as unions accept fresh pay offer

Tesco customers ‘disappointed’ at changes to Clubcard rewards scheme

Tesco customers ‘disappointed’ with Clubcard rewards scheme changes

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Woman discovers rows of sharp razors all over the walls of Glasgow hotel room

Woman discovers rows of sharp razors all over walls of Glasgow hotel room

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Convenience store that featured in Still Game given alcohol licence

Still Game shop granted alcohol licence

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Photo: Dylan de Jonge on Unsplash

Alcohol industry 'trying to obstruct public health policy' like adverts ban

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Mortons Rolls restarting production after financial rescue

Updated Mortons Rolls restarting production and scores of jobs saved after buyout

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Jeremy Hunt has announced duties on draught beer and cider will be paused - but the drinks sector still faces rocketing prices

Hunt's 'Brexit pub guarantee' ruse 'hard to tolerate', says top Scottish economist

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An urgent meeting is being demanded between the sector and chancellor

Duty rise 'will be a broken system', says whisky boss and demands meeting with Hunt

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The industry had previously warned the government of the impact

Alister Jack 'regrets' lobby failure against whisky duty amid criticism from industry

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Kieran Coles says he's struggling to cope after losing his position

Exclusive Glasgow cafe workers made redundant after raising concerns with owner

Dr Tim Rideout responds to some frequently asked questions about Scotland's future currency options

COMMENT 'Why does Scotland need its own currency?' and other key questions answered

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Budget statement on Wednesday

THE BUDGET Here's how to watch the Tory government's 2023 Budget – and what to expect from it

Staff at 13th Note take formal grievance.

Scots bar staff take action against bosses over 'health and safety breaches'

Business for Scotland chief executive Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp put key questions to the SNP leadership contenders

EXCLUSIVE SNP leadership candidates answer Business for Scotland's key questions

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Kate Forbes put forward a plan to substitute imports with Scottish-grown timber

COMMENT Why Kate Forbes's plan to boost Scottish economy should be a priority

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Robbie Tolson (left) and Jamie Genevieve Grant were both named in the Forbes 30 under 30 list

Meet the successful young Scots featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 list

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Plans underway to open new £4million McDonald's restaurant near Glasgow

Plans underway to open new £4million McDonald's restaurant near Glasgow

'Heartbreaking': Glasgow restaurant closes due to 'significant difficulties'

Brexit blamed as Glasgow restaurant forced into 'heartbreaking' closure

A pumping station for hydrogen-powered cars in Berlin, Germany

Letters Green hydrogen would have a limited place in a fully decarbonised economy

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Scotland's deposit return scheme for recyclable bottles and cans is set to go live in August

More than 500 Scottish firms unite to call for pause in deposit return scheme

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Over 1000 offshore oil and gas workers have set out their demands for a just transition plan

Oil workers, climate groups and trade unions set out demands for just transition plan

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Much-loved Glasgow clothing store closes 'with a heavy heart' after 18 years

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The hotel is located on the NC500

Highland hotel director responds to anger over £25 fish supper cost

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Mortons Rolls has ceased trading putting 250 jobs at risk: reports

Mortons Rolls ceases trading with 250 jobs at risk, reports suggest

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Wind power is a crucial part of the Scottish Government's net-zero plan

Subsea power cable to bring renewable energy from Orkney to mainland Scotland

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Scotland has a second chance with wind and wave power, so let's not throw it away

Letters Scotland's chance to maximise wave and wind profits must not be missed

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Independence is a necessity if all of Scotland's people are to benefit from our renewable energy wealth

COMMENT Why only independence can offer Scotland an energy-secure future

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The famous Bealach na Ba road on the Applecross peninsula

COMMUNITY FOCUS How one community-owned Scots energy project brings wider benefits to its area

Karen Anne Hutton and the Hill of Towie wind farm in Moray, a project on which she worked

EXCLUSIVE Why diversity in the workforce can be a strength for Scotland's renewable industry

Orbital's 2MW O2 tidal turbine is anchored at the Fall of Warness, off Eday in Orkney

SPECIAL REPORT Scotland has 'lion's share' of world's tidal energy potential – and chance to use it

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COMMENT It's time to end the long and damaging legacy of energy control by Westminster

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The four-star, contemporary Cottons Hotel & Spa sits in the heart of Cheshire.

Sponsored Embrace a bright new season this spring with Cottons Hotel and Spa

Nicola Sturgeon checks out an onshore wind farm

COMMENT Jonathon Shafi: How the SNP lack clear vision for Scotland's renewables future

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Scotland has the potential to be energy-rich in renewables after ditching oil and gas

Can Scotland still be energy rich after ditching oil and gas?

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Scotland is replete with renewable energy but Westminster is holding us back

COMMENT Scotland can be an energy powerhouse but not within the Union

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Scotland has the potential to mine critical minerals essential for a clean energy future, according to experts

EXCLUSIVE Why mining for critical minerals could be the key to Scotland's energy independence

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In 1978 few people got to know about what went on at Westminster; only the highlights as selected by the Unionist media

Letters House of Commons exchanges about oil in 1978 reveal Labour’s hypocrisy

Co-owners Jon (left) and Victoria Erasmus (right) with Master Distiller/Brewer Bruce Smith (centre) at the opening of Uile-bheist Distillery, the first distillery to open in Inverness for 130 years

Inverness's first distillery in 130 years opens

Poundland announces opening date for its largest store in Scotland

Poundland announces opening date for its largest store in Scotland

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Two offshore platforms in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland

EXCLUSIVE How the McCrone Report influenced the creation of the Scotland Act

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Zachary Quinto went for a meal at Edinbane Lodge

'A pleasure': Skye restaurant welcomes A-List Star Trek actor

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Energy bills are going up, even though the price cap is coming down

Why are my energy bills going up while the price cap is coming DOWN?

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The McCrone series launches today

FULL REPORT This is what Westminster doesn't want you to read: The McCrone Report in full

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Whitelee windfarm is the largest on shore windfarm in the UK

The science behind why Scotland is so energy rich

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Sandy Bowie at last year's fest (last manager of Carsebridge Distillery, aged 95) - Clackmannanshire Whisky Fest.

Wee County whisky festival explores deep roots of industry in the area

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Leeks on a supermarket shelf, amid warnings of more shortages

Now the UK faces a LEEK shortage amid salad vegetable rationing

President Joe Biden's 'America is on the rebound, while the UK languishes right at the bottom of the international pile'

EXPERT VIEW Scottish devolution gives space for optimism amid UK economic own goals

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BAE Systems is one of the world's largest weapons manufacturers

Weapons firm BAE Systems sees record orders of £37bn amid Ukraine war

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Emergency services tackle fire at popular Prestwick pub

Emergency services tackle fire at Prestwick's Scruffy Duffy's pub

Tesco and Aldi are the latest supermarkets to place a purchase limit on fruit and vegetables.

Aldi and Tesco introduce fruit and vegetable purchase limits amid shortages

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