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30,000 Gruffalo books to be donated to children across Scotland
To mark the release of the new title Gruffalo Granny, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler are donating 30,000 books to ch…
Scientists discover microbe that could boost sustainable omega-3 production
Researchers from two Scottish universities have identified a microbe, Caledochytrium aldermaii, that reproduces by growing daughter cells i…
Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green for the first time in 150 years
A new forge has opened in the Dumfries and Galloway village, marking the return of a trade that historically defined the area. Visitors can…
Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green for the first time in over 150 years
A new forge has opened in Gretna Green, reintroducing the traditional craft to the village after more than a century and a half. Visitors a…
Highland and island bus passengers benefit from £2 fare cap trial
A year-long pilot scheme has capped adult single bus fares at £2 across six local authority areas, including the Highlands, Orkney, and She…
Melaney Fendick gains approval for East Lothian pet crematorium
After the closure of the county's only pet crematorium, Melaney Fendick has received planning permission to open a new facility near Haddin…
Bus fares in the west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday
From Monday, single bus fares across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Inverclyde will be capped at £2. This…
Bus fares in the west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday
First Minister John Swinney has announced that single bus fares across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire, and In…
Single bus fares capped at £2 for passengers in Glasgow and the west of Scotland
First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that single bus fares across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire, and In…
New safety signage installed at the Elie Chain Walk in Fife
New information panels have been installed at the Elie Chain Walk to warn hikers of the risks posed by high tides and difficult terrain. By…
Balgray station to open in Barrhead next month
The new Balgray station in Barrhead is set to welcome its first passengers on 27 September, marking the first new rail stop in East Renfrew…
First baby identified through Scotland's SMA screening programme begins treatment
A newborn baby diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at just five days old has started treatment at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University H…