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18th-century corn mill in New Abbey returns to operation after conservation work
The historic corn mill at New Abbey has reopened to the public following extensive repairs to the building and its water-powered machinery.…
Three children abducted from Inverness return to Scotland after international legal case
Three children who were taken from their home in Inverness in 2023 have returned to Scotland following a complex legal process spanning ten…
Aberdeenshire cyclist Elliot Rowe finishes as best young rider at Tour of Britain
Twenty-year-old Elliot Rowe secured the white jersey for best young rider after finishing sixth overall in the Tour of Britain. Racing for …
Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport receives £30m government investment
The UK government is investing £30m into the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, which will unlock a further £30m in private funding to build two a…
Missing Motherwell man Stuart Balfour has been traced
Stuart Balfour, who was last seen in the Cliveden Drive area on Monday afternoon, has been located by police. Officers have confirmed he is…
Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport to receive £30 million in government funding
The UK government has announced a £30 million investment for SaxaVord Spaceport on the island of Unst as part of a wider £7.8 billion natio…
Abbey McDonald and Liam Knight win World Stone Skimming Championships on Easdale
Competitors braved strong winds and long ferry queues to reach the isle of Easdale for the annual World Stone Skimming Championships. With …
Arran Mountain Rescue Team assists two hillwalkers stranded on Goatfell
Two hillwalkers became disoriented while descending Goatfell on the Isle of Arran, prompting a rescue operation involving the Arran Mountai…
Eleven-year-old Alyssa Ferrie starts high school after pioneering heart valve procedure
Alyssa Ferrie from Bargeddie has become one of the first children in Scotland to receive a self-expanding VenusP valve through a minimally …
Bus fares capped at £2 across the Strathclyde region
Passengers in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire can now access a £2 cap on bus fares. This expans…
Network Rail uses thermal imaging helicopters to identify track faults before storms
Network Rail is using upgraded thermal imaging technology on its helicopters to spot infrastructure faults and vegetation hazards across th…
Stroke survivor Andy Reynolds to compete in World Stone Skimming Championships
After suffering a haemorrhagic stroke during a work video call last year, 44-year-old Andy Reynolds is now preparing to compete in the Worl…