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The future of the 1930s Marks & Spencers building on Sauchiehall Street, which closed last year, is unknown. PIC: Contributed.

'Fight is on' to protect Glasgow heritage amid quest to save buildings

The two ferries being built for CalMac at the Scottish Government-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard have been delayed, again (Picture: John Devlin)
The two ferries being built for CalMac at the Scottish Government-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard have been delayed, again (Picture: John Devlin)

Scotland's continually delayed ferries are a complete joke – Scotsman comment

A northern bottlenose whale leaps from the waters of Gare Loch near the Faslane naval base (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
A northern bottlenose whale leaps from the waters of Gare Loch near the Faslane naval base (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

High Seas Treaty is vital, but Scotland must act quickly to protect its waters

Accounts of the Clydebank Blitz have failed to acknowledge the full devastation of the Luftwaffe attack of March 1941 on the rest of Clydeside, including Glasgow, it has been claimed. PIC: Contributed.
Accounts of the Clydebank Blitz have failed to acknowledge the full devastation of the Luftwaffe attack of March 1941 on the rest of Clydeside, including Glasgow, it has been claimed. PIC: Contributed.

Clydebank was 'not the primary target' for horrific blitz of 1941

Cumbrae islanders fear the proposed 19MW green scheme could damage the environment and threaten tourism - a mainstay of the 'fragile' local economy
Cumbrae islanders fear the proposed 19MW green scheme could damage the environment and threaten tourism - a mainstay of the 'fragile' local economy

Sunny side down: Protest against huge solar farm on wee Scottish isle

Police boats taking part in the rescue operation in the Firth of Clyde near Greenock (Pic:: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Police boats taking part in the rescue operation in the Firth of Clyde near Greenock (Pic:: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Search resumes down after tugboat with two crew on board capsizes in the Clyde

Waverley during its 75th anniversary celebrations last year. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Waverley during its 75th anniversary celebrations last year. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Waverley’s operator “optimistic” it will sail again as fundraising target nears

David Goodwillie, pictured in action for Clyde, has been released by Radcliffe after just one appearance. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
David Goodwillie, pictured in action for Clyde, has been released by Radcliffe after just one appearance. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'A significant misstep' - Goodwillie leaves Radcliffe after debut hat-trick

Fewer than two thirds have come forward
Fewer than two thirds have come forward

Flu deaths: Fewer than two-thirds of eligible Scots vaccinated

Payouts to passengers on Scotland's publicly-owned ferry operator averaged more than £50,000 per month
Payouts to passengers on Scotland's publicly-owned ferry operator averaged more than £50,000 per month

Ferry disruption payouts hit more than £50,000 per month last year, figures show

Marks & Spencer is undertaking a sweeping store overhaul that involves the closure of dozens of established sites, store relocations and new branch openings.
Marks & Spencer is undertaking a sweeping store overhaul that involves the closure of dozens of established sites, store relocations and new branch openings.

M&S has historic Scottish seaside resort in sights amid plans for 20 new stores

Nicola Sturgeon defends her Government's record at FMQs. Picture: BBC
Nicola Sturgeon defends her Government's record at FMQs. Picture: BBC

FMQs: Sturgeon rejects claims nurses are working 24-hour shifts

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on Wednesday apologised to patients as it announced a pause to non-urgent elective procedures
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on Wednesday apologised to patients as it announced a pause to non-urgent elective procedures

Scotland’s largest health board pauses non-urgent elective care

Lyndsey Combe
Lyndsey Combe

Business people on the move

Two ships being built by Ferguson Marine for Scotland's island communities have been vastly delayed and will cost millions more than first anticipated, but it is time to dig deep into the facts surrounding the contracts, writes Kenny MacAskill.
Two ships being built by Ferguson Marine for Scotland's island communities have been vastly delayed and will cost millions more than first anticipated, but it is time to dig deep into the facts surrounding the contracts, writes Kenny MacAskill.

Let's look at the hard facts of the Ferguson Marine debacle - Kenny MacAskill

Luke Louden suffered a broken neck and back
Luke Louden suffered a broken neck and back

Robotic therapy gives paralysed man hope of walking daughters down the aisle

Frank McGarvey was capped seven times by Scotland and had a distinguished playing career with Celtic and St Mirren.
Frank McGarvey was capped seven times by Scotland and had a distinguished playing career with Celtic and St Mirren.

Former Scotland forward McGarvey dies after battle with cancer

The Scottish Government circular warns pharmacists and GPs that certain types of penicillin could be subject to "serious shortages" until February. Picture: George Frey/Getty
The Scottish Government circular warns pharmacists and GPs that certain types of penicillin could be subject to "serious shortages" until February. Picture: George Frey/Getty

'Serious' shortage of antibiotics may last until February

A health board is warning people only to come to accident and emergency departments if their situation is urgent or life-threatening, as hospitals face “significant pressures”.
A health board is warning people only to come to accident and emergency departments if their situation is urgent or life-threatening, as hospitals face “significant pressures”.

Health board urges public not to go A&E unless case is urgent

Hazel McGarth, first year project management apprentice in BAE Systems’ naval ships business. Picture: John Linton
Hazel McGarth, first year project management apprentice in BAE Systems’ naval ships business. Picture: John Linton

BAE Systems to take on more than 300 Scottish trainees in new year

The concert took place on board
The concert took place on board

Salvation Army Christmas concert for Ukrainians on Clyde cruise ship

Sandy Stephen loved the sea all his life
Sandy Stephen loved the sea all his life

Scotsman Obituaries: Sandy Stephen, Scottish shipbuilder and yachtsman

Graham Watson, executive chair at InnoScot Health, hopes to see positive progress in ophthalmology to serve thousands of patients in need. Picture: Martin Shields.
Graham Watson, executive chair at InnoScot Health, hopes to see positive progress in ophthalmology to serve thousands of patients in need. Picture: Martin Shields.

Innovative ophthalmic solutions key for tackling pandemic backlog - comment

Gary McNair is creating the National Theatre of Scotland show 'Dear Billy.' Picture: Tommy Ga Ken Wan
Gary McNair is creating the National Theatre of Scotland show 'Dear Billy.' Picture: Tommy Ga Ken Wan

New Billy Connolly-inspired stage show to go on tour around Scotland

The tender for two new ferries was published a few weeks ago.
The tender for two new ferries was published a few weeks ago.

Body accused of 'rigged' contract forgets 'non-collusion' form from new tender

Ambulance staff have voted to strike.
Ambulance staff have voted to strike.

Scottish ambulance staff vote for strike over pay

One of two Caledonian Macbrayne ferries being built in the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.
One of two Caledonian Macbrayne ferries being built in the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.

Ferguson Marine not ruling out bidding for two new Clyde and Hebrides ferries

Jenny Gilruth has announced the procurement process for two new ferries is underway.
Jenny Gilruth has announced the procurement process for two new ferries is underway.

New ferries contract worth £115m to be awarded by end of the year

The Scottish Government said there will be some disruptions to NHS services on the day of the Queen's funeral, however, services including pre-planned treatments and winter vaccination programmes will continue. Picture: Adobe Stock
The Scottish Government said there will be some disruptions to NHS services on the day of the Queen's funeral, however, services including pre-planned treatments and winter vaccination programmes will continue. Picture: Adobe Stock

NHS appointments will take place ‘wherever possible’ on Queen's funeral

Covid deaths in Scotland have fallen again
Covid deaths in Scotland have fallen again

Covid Scotland: deaths fall to second lowest weekly total this year

Two ferries for the Clyde and the Hebrides are more than five years late and more than £150m overbudget.
Two ferries for the Clyde and the Hebrides are more than five years late and more than £150m overbudget.

Minister dodges question on whether ferries will be delivered on time

Waverley leaving Dunoon last Friday on one of the last sailings of her summer season on the Clyde (Picture: John Devlin)
Waverley leaving Dunoon last Friday on one of the last sailings of her summer season on the Clyde (Picture: John Devlin)

Waverley steamer offers unique travel experience into the past – Alastair Dalton

Martin Bignell, Scottish and Northern Representative, Rail Freight Group
Martin Bignell, Scottish and Northern Representative, Rail Freight Group

Green Freeports can provide new opportunities to integrate rail freight - Martin...

Artist Billy Dobbie with the TS Queen Mary and his painting of the historic vessel
Pic: Saltire News and Sport Ltd
Artist Billy Dobbie with the TS Queen Mary and his painting of the historic vessel
Pic: Saltire News and Sport Ltd

Famous steamship TS Queen Mary captured in oils by Glasgow artist

Waverley about to leave Dunoon for Rothesay on Friday. Picture: John Devlin
Waverley about to leave Dunoon for Rothesay on Friday. Picture: John Devlin

Historic paddle steamer Waverley £200,000 shortfall after fuel price doubles

The dark green fritillary is one of the butterfly species present at the Ayrshire site. Picture: Iain Hamlin
The dark green fritillary is one of the butterfly species present at the Ayrshire site. Picture: Iain Hamlin

Saving nature: Call for Ayrshire dunes to get protection from urban spread

Ron Gordon is "angling" for a top-four finish for Hibs. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Ron Gordon is "angling" for a top-four finish for Hibs. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hibs boss Lee Johnson given top four target as Ron Gordon reveals progress

Lee Johnson watchers on as Hibs struggle against Morton
Lee Johnson watchers on as Hibs struggle against Morton

Johnson: Hibs haven't been good enough

Glen Sannox en route from Port Glasgow to Greenock. Picture: Steve McIntosh Drone Services
Glen Sannox en route from Port Glasgow to Greenock. Picture: Steve McIntosh Drone Services

CalMac ‘concerns’ over condition of long-delayed ferry Glen Sannox

Hibs' Elias Melkersen has bulked up during the off-season.
Hibs' Elias Melkersen has bulked up during the off-season.

Melkersen opens up on tough start to life at Hibs

Photo: Chris Watt
Photo: Chris Watt

Sustainable Scotland: Fair progress in green shift

Joe Newell battles with Falkirk's Leon McCann during Hibs' 1-0 defeat on Tuesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Joe Newell battles with Falkirk's Leon McCann during Hibs' 1-0 defeat on Tuesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Joe Newell on Hibs 'blip', Lee Johnson and surprise possible position switch

Jake Doyle-Hayes and Kyle McClelland after Hibs were defeated 1-0 by Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup. Picture: SNS
Jake Doyle-Hayes and Kyle McClelland after Hibs were defeated 1-0 by Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup. Picture: SNS

Hibs lose control of cup group as centre-back badly needed

Hibs have accepted a bid from Hellas Verona for left-back Josh Doig. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Hibs have accepted a bid from Hellas Verona for left-back Josh Doig. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hibs accept Josh Doig bid but deal hinges on personal terms

Christian Doidge celebrates after sealing his hat-trick in the 5-0 win over Clyde. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Christian Doidge celebrates after sealing his hat-trick in the 5-0 win over Clyde. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

What Hibs' 5-0 win over Clyde revealed about new era under Lee Johnson

Arbroath's Dylan Patterson (c) celebrates scoring a late winner at St Mirren. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Arbroath's Dylan Patterson (c) celebrates scoring a late winner at St Mirren. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Premier Sports Cup: St Mirren shocked, County held, Hibs, Killie & Livi win

Chris Cadden is looking forward to Hibs' first competitive match under Lee Johnson against Clyde in the Premier Sports Cup. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Chris Cadden is looking forward to Hibs' first competitive match under Lee Johnson against Clyde in the Premier Sports Cup. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Chris Cadden explains how Hibs’ new style under Lee Johnson 'really suits me'

Hibs manager Lee Johnson, pictured at training yesterday, is closing in on a deal for Bristol City youngster Rueben McAllister, the son of assistant boss Jamie.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Hibs manager Lee Johnson, pictured at training yesterday, is closing in on a deal for Bristol City youngster Rueben McAllister, the son of assistant boss Jamie.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Reuben McAllister to Hibs latest as Lee Johnson explains new signing absences

Lee Johnson takes charge of his first competitive Hibs game on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Lee Johnson takes charge of his first competitive Hibs game on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hibs in focus: What we can expect against Clyde

Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a referendum on Scottish independence in October 2023. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a referendum on Scottish independence in October 2023. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Scottish Secretary rejects prospect of 'de-facto referendum'

David Alexander is the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland
David Alexander is the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland

Affordable homes seem to go with low wages - David Alexander

Presenter and scientist Ella Al-Shamahi rolls up her sleeves to take part in her first ever necropsy in a bit to discover the secrets of the whale's final days
Presenter and scientist Ella Al-Shamahi rolls up her sleeves to take part in her first ever necropsy in a bit to discover the secrets of the whale's final days

CSI: Scotland – whodunit probes mystery death of giant whale in Forth

Chief executive Kevin Hobbs, chief executive of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited, said he had increasing confidence in Ferguson Marine.   Picture: Susie Low
Chief executive Kevin Hobbs, chief executive of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited, said he had increasing confidence in Ferguson Marine.   Picture: Susie Low

There is perhaps hope for Ferguson Marine

Dunoon Grammar School is up for an international award for the way it has retained young people in a rural area. PIC: Robert Perry.
Dunoon Grammar School is up for an international award for the way it has retained young people in a rural area. PIC: Robert Perry.

Let's learn from Dunoon Grammar School

Forth Ports in Leith is Scotland's largest enclosed deep-water port. Picture: Ian Georgeson.
Forth Ports in Leith is Scotland's largest enclosed deep-water port. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Port ownership is key to the wellbeing of our firths - and our country

Abortion care has come under the spotlight. Picture: Getty Images
Abortion care has come under the spotlight. Picture: Getty Images

'They were shouting ‘murderer’ - the women forced to have abortions in England

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours
Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars

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