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Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, when many retailers offer huge discounts and deals to attract customers. But for The National, the pro-independence newspaper of Scotland, Black Friday is also a day to support the Yes movement and the cause of Scottish independence. The National’s Black Friday campaign The National has launched a special Black Friday campaign to boost its circulation and reach more readers who support or are curious about Scottish independence. The campaign offers a 50% discount on the annual digital subscription, which gives access to the website, e-edition, and app. The offer is valid from November…

The French restaurateur and TV personality Fred Sirieix has criticised the former UKIP leader Nigel Farage for his role in promoting Brexit, which he said has damaged the economy and the hospitality sector. Brexit has been a disaster for the UK, says Sirieix In an interview with STV News, Sirieix said that he was “very angry” with Farage and his supporters for pushing for the UK to leave the European Union, which he said has caused a lot of problems for businesses and workers. He said: “Brexit has been a disaster for the UK. It has been a disaster for…

A fire erupted in the server room of a building that houses several shops on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning, forcing the closure of the street and the evacuation of the premises. Smoke seen from the windows The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received a call at 9.45am reporting a fire in the basement of a building on the High Street, near the junction with North Bridge. The fire was located in the server room of the building, which hosts a number of shops, including a souvenir shop, a whisky shop and a cafe. The fire crews…

A group of dolphins decided to make a splash and join a lifeboat crew for a training exercise in Girvan, South Ayrshire. The playful pod was spotted by the volunteers of the Girvan Lifeboat Station on Sunday, as they were practising their manoeuvres near the harbour. A rare and amazing sight The crew members were delighted and amazed by the rare sight of the dolphins, which are not often seen in the area. They captured some footage of the dolphins swimming alongside their boat and jumping out of the water. The video was shared on the station’s Facebook page, where…

A cold-blooded killing on a quiet street On the evening of November 28, 2004, Alistair Wilson, a 30-year-old banker and father of two, was reading a bedtime story to his sons at his home in Nairn, a seaside town in the Scottish Highlands. His wife Veronica answered the doorbell and saw a man wearing a baseball cap and dark clothes, who asked for Alistair by name. Alistair went downstairs to speak to the stranger, who handed him a blue envelope with the name Paul written on it. The envelope was empty. Alistair returned to his wife, puzzled by the encounter,…

The historic school where the famous poet Lord Byron studied has become a hotspot for parents who want their children to follow his footsteps. Aberdeen Grammar School, which was founded in 1257, has seen a spike in applications for the next academic year, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of Byron’s death. A legacy of excellence and creativity Aberdeen Grammar School is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in Scotland, with a long list of notable alumni, including Lord Byron, who attended the school from 1794 to 1798. Byron, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Romantic…