Legacy of National Trust for Scotland worker Davie Fraser lives on at beloved St Kilda
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Oil rig worker flown back to Shetland in coastguard helicopter after crushing hand
An oil rig worker has been flown back to mainland Shetland by a coastguard helicopter after crushing their hand.
Exclusive: Police chief offers security advice to all councillors in Scotland following death of MP
Scotland’s top police officer has written to all local councillors in the country offering additional security advice following the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP.
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Problematic plant reduced to charcoal in bid to help environment in Wester Ross
The National Trust for Scotland has taken a usually problematic plant and turned it into a helping hand as part of a conservation project in Wester Ross.
Proposed development at Tore would ‘overwhelm’ the community, say local members
Local councillors have expressed their unease at an extensive mixed-use development proposed by Springfield Properties at Tore.
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Legacy of National Trust for Scotland worker Davie Fraser lives on at beloved St Kilda
Oil rig worker flown back to Shetland in coastguard helicopter after crushing hand
Problematic plant reduced to charcoal in bid to help environment in Wester Ross
Proposed development at Tore would ‘overwhelm’ the community, say local members
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First drawings of Scottish led hydrogen-powered ferry project completed
Stagecoach workers abandon Highland strike action as agreement to ‘unfair’ pay dispute is reached
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