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Culloden Battlefield Artefacts Acquired

Three items—a cannonball with a silver collar inscribed "Ogilvy Culloden 16th April 1746", and two silver beakers bearing the Ogilvy coat of arms—that belonged to supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie have been acquired by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) for the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Cent...

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Record-Breaking Freshwater Pearl Donated to National Museum of Scotland

A perfectly round 11mm freshwater pearl, the largest found in Scotland in over 400 years, has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland by Alistair Wood Tait, a retired jeweler, after being discovered near the River Tay in 1967 by William Abernethy.

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Life Below Water
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Mull's Culinary Revolution: Crofters Lead Scotland's Farm-to-Table Movement

On the Hebridean island of Mull, crofters are reinventing traditional farming by combining locally sourced ingredients with global culinary inspiration, creating a thriving farm-to-table movement.

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Zero Hunger
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Dumfries and Galloway Hotel Director Opposes Tourism Levy

Matthew Wallace Jr., director of the Cairndale Hotel and Spa in Dumfries, Scotland, opposes a proposed tourism levy for the Dumfries and Galloway region, citing concerns that it would make the area unnecessarily expensive for visitors and harm local businesses.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Renewed Investigation into 2004 Murder of Alistair Wilson

Alistair Wilson, a Scottish banker, was murdered on his doorstep in 2004, and a reinvestigation involving 37 officers is underway, re-examining 10,000 documents and utilizing advancements in forensic technology.

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SRC Manifesto Prioritizes Scottish High Streets Ahead of 2026 Election

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has published a manifesto for the upcoming 2026 Holyrood election, urging the next Scottish government to prioritize high streets and city centers for economic decision-making, proposing policy solutions such as competitive business rates and simplified shop refi...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Scottish Government Faces £770m Disability Benefits Funding Gap

Audit Scotland reports a £770 million funding gap in Scotland's adult disability payment (ADP), with projections reaching £2 billion by 2029/30, prompting concerns over the government's financial strategy.

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Reduced Inequality
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Newly Discovered Castle on Islay Isle Linked to Scottish Royalty

Archaeologists have unearthed a 12th-13th century castle on Islay's Finlaggan, believed to have housed royalty preceding the Lords of the Isles, who later used the site as a power base.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Scotland Limits Free Covid Jabs to Over-75s Amid Criticism

Scotland will offer free Covid booster jabs only to those 75 and over this winter, aligning with UK-wide recommendations, despite concerns from Age Scotland that this change could lead to increased loneliness and isolation among those aged 65-74, who will still receive free flu jabs.

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Record High Homelessness in Scotland Amidst Housing Crisis

Scotland's latest homelessness figures, to be released soon, are expected to show record highs following a national housing emergency declaration in May 2024, with over 31,000 live homeless cases and 10,000 children in temporary accommodation, exceeding previous years' records.

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No Poverty
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Two Gazan Children Arrive in Scotland for Treatment Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

Two critically ill Palestinian children and their families have arrived in Scotland for medical treatment, part of a UK government operation to support up to 20 children from Gaza, amidst a humanitarian crisis following the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

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Seven Jailed for "Brutal" Doorstep Murder in Greenock

Seven men were convicted of the murder of Neil Canney, 37, who was shot on his mother's doorstep in Greenock, Scotland on February 28, 2023, while his family hid inside.

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