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May
13
2025
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By Axel Piper
Salmon Scotland Urges Fresh Trade Talks After UK-US Deal Leaves Tariff Intact

Salmon Scotland Urges Fresh Trade Talks After UK-US Deal Leaves Tariff Intact

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Scotland’s salmon industry is calling for renewed trade negotiations following the UK’s recently announced trade deal with the United States — a deal that, crucially, does not remove the 10% tariff levied on Scottish salmon exports to the American market. Tavish Scott, chief executive of trade body Salmon Scotland, has urged the UK Government to seek further discussions aimed at eliminating the tariff, warning that the current arrangement falls short of delivering the competitive edge needed by exporters in one of their most important markets. “Today’s US-UK deal should be seen as a staging post – not the destination –…
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May
13
2025
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By Zane Lee
Green Hydrogen: How Scotland Leads with Tangible Progress in Milestone Projects

Green Hydrogen: How Scotland Leads with Tangible Progress in Milestone Projects

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Scotland is emerging as a frontrunner in the global hydrogen economy, shifting from early hype to tangible, high-impact deployment of green hydrogen technologies. As the net zero clock ticks down, a wave of industrial-scale projects is positioning the country as a model for how hydrogen can decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors—while building a new clean energy economy. From Hype to Hard Reality The global hydrogen conversation surged after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which put energy security and supply chains into sharp focus. Initially hailed as a silver bullet, hydrogen has since taken on a more grounded role: an essential, but targeted,…
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May
13
2025
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By Ishan Crawford
Ancient Zircon Crystals Shed Light on 1 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strike in Scotland

Ancient Zircon Crystals Shed Light on 1 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strike in Scotland

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Geologists have revealed a groundbreaking discovery that shifts the timeline of a significant meteorite strike in Scotland by 200 million years. This revised understanding promises to reshape the geological history of the region and its early land life. Revising Scotland’s Geological Timeline For years, researchers believed that a massive meteorite struck northwestern Scotland about 1.17 billion years ago, creating the Stac Fada Member rock formation. However, a new study has revealed that this event occurred around 990 million years ago, a full 200 million years later than initially thought. The discovery came after scientists studied ancient zircon crystals found within…
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May
13
2025
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By Dayna Bass

Scotland’s National Induction Framework Set to Transform Social Care Training

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Scotland’s National Induction Framework, developed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), is poised to revolutionize social care training. Officially launching on 14 May 2025, this initiative promises to provide free, accessible, and high-quality induction training for social care workers across the country. Addressing Key Challenges in Social Care Training Scotland’s social care sector faces a significant challenge: every year, around 2,250 new workers enter the field, and many transition between roles within the sector. Historically, this has led to significant inefficiencies in training, with workers often being asked to repeat training modules despite…
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May
13
2025
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By Chris Muir
Belgian Soldiers Injured in Live-Fire Incident During Military Exercise in Scotland

Belgian Soldiers Injured in Live-Fire Incident During Military Exercise in Scotland

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MORAY, Scotland – A live-fire training incident involving Belgian Armed Forces personnel in Scotland has left three soldiers injured, with one expected to undergo surgery before returning home. Around 10 others suffered hearing damage, according to a statement from Belgium’s Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred during “Operation Red Condor,” a large-scale military exercise involving approximately 600 Belgian troops currently deployed in Moray, in northern Scotland. While officials declined to disclose the exact location of the mishap, multiple defence sources confirmed the troops were operating in a remote training area in Scotland’s rugged Highlands, widely used by NATO allies for…
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May
13
2025
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By Axel Piper
Scotland Cricketers Fined for ICC Code of Conduct Breaches During League 2 Clash

Scotland Cricketers Fined for ICC Code of Conduct Breaches During League 2 Clash

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DUBAI — Scotland's national cricket team has come under scrutiny after two of its senior players, Matthew Cross and Mark Watt, were fined 10 percent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match against the Netherlands. The breaches occurred during the highly competitive fixture held in Dubai as part of the ongoing tri-nation series also involving Namibia. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the sanctions in a statement late Monday, citing separate incidents of misconduct by the two players. What Happened on the…
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May
12
2025
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By Zane Lee
UK Braced for Thunderstorms – But Will Scotland Dodge the Worst of It?

UK Braced for Thunderstorms – But Will Scotland Dodge the Worst of It?

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After a stretch of unusually warm and dry weather, the UK’s thunderstorm warning has sparked fresh concerns—but for now, Scotland might be off the hook. Parts of England and Wales are bracing for sudden downpours, hail, and lightning over the coming days, with the Met Office issuing an official warning. But while much of the UK faces unpredictable skies, Scotland could see a slightly calmer picture—just don’t expect clear blue skies either. Thunderstorms Stir Trouble Down South The Met Office’s thunderstorm warning doesn’t mince words. It’s targeted mainly at southern and central parts of England, including the West Country, South…
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May
12
2025
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By Ishan Crawford
Rare 17th-Century Iranian Tiles Make Public Debut After Two Decades

Rare 17th-Century Iranian Tiles Make Public Debut After Two Decades

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DUNDEE, SCOTLAND – A dazzling piece of Persian heritage is taking centre stage at V&A Dundee this spring, as a rare 17th-century tile panel — once part of an Iranian royal palace — goes on public display for the first time in 20 years. The ornate tilework, stretching over 4.5 metres in width, dates back to the reign of Safavid ruler Shah Abbas II (1642–1666) and originally adorned the private bathhouse of the now-lost Haft Dast Palace in Isfahan, once the imperial capital of Persia. The panel, described as “stunning” by curators, is a centrepiece in a new exhibition exploring…
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May
12
2025
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By Dayna Bass
Grangemouth Refinery Shutdown Exposes Cracks in UK’s Green Transition Plans

Grangemouth Refinery Shutdown Exposes Cracks in UK’s Green Transition Plans

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GRANGEMOUTH, Scotland – As steam dissipates from the cooling towers of Scotland’s only oil refinery, the future of one of the UK’s most carbon-intensive sites — and the community it built — hangs in the balance. More than 400 workers are being made redundant as the Grangemouth refinery, a century-old industrial cornerstone, shutters operations amid deep losses and unfulfilled promises of a "just transition." The closure, confirmed by Petroineos on April 29, marks a symbolic and economic turning point for both Scotland’s industrial legacy and its clean energy ambitions. Scotland’s Oldest Refinery Falls Silent The Grangemouth refinery, opened in 1924,…
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May
12
2025
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By Chris Muir
Piecemeal Fixes No Longer Enough, Says Leading Economist in Wake-Up Call on Scotland’s Housing Crisis

Piecemeal Fixes No Longer Enough, Says Leading Economist in Wake-Up Call on Scotland’s Housing Crisis

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Scotland is in the grip of a worsening housing crisis that demands radical change rather than the patchwork policies currently on offer, according to a new report from leading economist Professor Duncan Maclennan. In a sharply worded opinion piece, Maclennan — an adviser to governments across the UK, Canada, and Australia — warns that the country’s outdated approach to housing is now actively undermining national prosperity, productivity, and wellbeing. The report, Prosperity Begins at Home, commissioned by the David Hume Institute, argues that housing should no longer be seen solely as a social issue or shelter concern, but instead as…
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