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Argyll and Bute: Historic Kilcreggan pier document safeguarded

The original designs for the first pier in Argyll and Bute village Kilcreggan have been ...

Orkney: ‘School staff were left with no other option’ 

Most schools in Orkney were closed for three days, the 26th, 27th and 28th of ...

Six simple ways to improve planning democracy

For many people who approach it – occasionally and without previous experience or specialist training ...

‘Boulevard-style’ aspiration for Glasgow city centre’s M8 corridor

An update on the council’s aspirations to reduce the impact of the motorway corridor on ...

Shetland: Peer research on alcohol and drugs culture among young people provides valuable results

More than 200 young people aged between 14 and 26 took part in the research ...
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A community-led solution to child health inequalities

When you become a mum,  you can face challenges that leave you feeling isolated and ...

Scotland’s veterans commissioner visits Orkney

Whilst in Orkney, the Commissioner met with veterans, including those now working within Scotland’s NHS. ...

Helping hands: enriching Clydebank communities through positive initiatives

Life can sometimes feel filled with tragedy. So, it takes a special kind of person ...

Shetland: Outdoor sauna project set to offer Scandinavian experience that will make you sweat

Sounds far-fetched? Well, it will become a reality as of next month when Hannah Mary ...

In Clyde, Deputy Prime Minister welcomes Royal Navy submarine home after its longest patrol

Scores of family members arrived in four buses at Cove Sailing Club to wave and ...

Shetlander delighted with third place at the Strongest Woman World championship

Shauna Moar, 35, competed in the under 75 kilo weight category at the World Heavy ...

SaxaVord in a good position, but ‘space is hard’, warns agency boss

The Chief executive of the UK Space Agency has expressed his confidence that SaxaVord could ...

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