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Newbyres Returns: From Demolition to New Energy Efficient Homes in Gorebridge

In Gorebridge, a site once cleared of homes is approaching a very different moment. New housing at Newbyres is now nearing completion, marking the latest chapter in a story that has unfolded over more than a decade. Councillors from Gorebridge and Bonnyrigg recently visited

Night Closures Planned for Tay Road Bridge as Essential Maintenance Begins

There are few pieces of infrastructure in Scotland that carry

Marine Survey Work Begins Off Shetland Coast for Proposed Second Energy Link

Survey vessels are set to begin work off the north

Island Lifelines Cut: Orkney’s North Isles Battle Prolonged Digital Isolation

Community Diners Pilot in Midlothian Shows Early Promise in Tackling Cost of Living Pressures

Govan’s Regeneration Enters New Phase with £3 Million Heritage Investment

Dumfries and Galloway Confronts Rural Decline With Evidence Rather Than Rhetoric

A North Sea Alliance: Scotland and Ireland Bet on Talent to Power Offshore Wind Future

In the race to command Europe’s offshore wind frontier, Scotland and Ireland

Scotland’s Climate Intelligence System and the Quiet Rise of Data Led Governance

Across Scotland, a new layer of decision making infrastructure is taking hold

Scotland Braces for Economic Shockwaves as Ministers Assess Fallout from Middle East Conflict

The Scottish Government has moved to assess the domestic consequences of the

Poverty in Scotland Holds Steady as New Data Reveals Deepening Structural Pressures

The latest poverty statistics released by the Scottish Government offer a picture

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Gas Network Upgrade to Bring Temporary Disruption to Forfar Town Centre

A key section of Forfar is set to undergo essential infrastructure work, with a temporary road closure planned in the town centre from early April. SGN has confirmed that gas network upgrade works will begin on East High Street from Monday 6 April. The project is expected to last around two weeks. Road closures and diversions The work will require a four way closure at the junction of East High

Traffic Lights Planned to Improve Safety at Historic Clachan Bridge

A traffic management scheme is to be introduced at Clachan Bridge, as officials move to address long standing safety concerns at one of Scotland’s most distinctive crossings. Argyll and Bute Council has

by Editors

Argyll and Bute Records Strong Air Quality Results in 2025 Report

Air quality across Argyll and Bute remained well within national limits throughout 2025, according to the council’s latest annual progress report. The findings show that all monitored pollutants met required standards at

by Editors

Aberdeen’s Next Generation Called to Sea for 2026 Tall Ships Adventure

A new voyage is calling — and for young people across Aberdeen, it promises salt air, towering sails, and the kind of experience that lingers long after land comes back into view.

by Editors

Inverurie Service Point to Close as Council Shifts to Digital Services

Residents in Inverurie are being urged to prepare for a significant change in how they access local authority services, as Aberdeenshire Council confirms the permanent closure of its part time Service Point

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Best of Scotland

Buchanan Bespoke Shoemaking

Buchanan Bespoke stands as a paragon of Scottish craftsmanship, rooted deeply in the proud heritage of traditional shoemaking. Their website offers a seamless gateway into the world of custom Scottish

Folklore Scotland

Folklore Scotland is an enchanting portal to the mystical and mysterious aspects of Scottish culture, making it a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by legends, myths, and age-old tales. This

Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA)

In the digital age, access to scholarly information is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and innovation. The Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA), hosted by the University of Edinburgh, stands out

Flowers Grown in Scotland

Flowers Grown in Scotland is an exemplary website dedicated to showcasing the richness of Scotland’s floriculture directly from the fields of local growers. The site stands out for its commitment

Spin-the-Globe

Shoes for Navajo Children: A Gesture of Generosity That Raises Deeper Questions

Kodiak Spaceport Hosts Secretive Federal Government Rocket Launch

AI Pendant Promises to Read Emotions — but Raises Questions About Privacy

Canadian Buyer Moves into UK Surveillance Market

Bill Gates and HD Hyundai Push Nuclear Partnership, But Questions Remain

IBM and NASA Release New AI Model

Spin-the-Globe

How Wi-Fi Became a “Camera”

In the rapidly evolving intersection of wireless communications and artificial intelligence, a quiet revolution is underway. Researchers and technologists are transforming an ordinary household staple — the Wi-Fi router — into a powerful sensing device capable of detecting human presence, body shape, motion, and even posture, all without using a single camera. What once required high-resolution video feeds, LiDAR, or infrared depth sensors can now be achieved using nothing more than the ambient radio waves already saturating most indoor environments. Welcome to the age of Wi-Fi-based 3D human sensing —

Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)

Western Isles Communities to Share £1 Million Boost from Coastal Fund

Island communities across Scotland’s Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from a substantial new round of funding, as Comhairle nan Eilean Siar confirms more than £1 million will be distributed through its Coastal Community Fund for 2026 to 2027. The funding, drawn from Crown Estate revenues, will see each

Glasgow City

Iconic Glasgow Restaurant Granted Listed Status for Cultural and Artistic Significance

One of Glasgow’s most storied dining institutions, The Ubiquitous Chip, has been awarded Category B listed status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), recognising both its architectural character and its deep cultural ties to the city’s artistic life. Tucked away on Ashton Lane in the West End, the restaurant occupies

North Ayrshire

Scotland’s Young Minds Step Into the Future at Irvine Technology Centre

In a quiet corner of Ayrshire, something rather more consequential than a school trip has taken place. At the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre in Irvine, dozens of primary pupils from across North Ayrshire have been introduced not merely to machines, but to the architecture of the future itself. Robotics,

Scottish Borders

Chain-Bar Relic of Scotland’s Industrial Dawn Secures Lifeline for Restoration

Along a quiet stretch of the River Teviot, a slender survivor of Britain’s early industrial ambition has been granted a reprieve. The Kalemouth Suspension Bridge, a rare chain-bar structure approaching its bicentenary, is to undergo restoration after securing £249,999 from the The National Lottery Heritage Fund. For a structure

Highland·News

£547 Million Freeport Windfall to Be Reinvested Across the Highlands

A substantial financial dividend from the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is set to be channelled back into Highland communities, after Highland Council endorsed an ambitious long-term Investment Plan. At the heart of the initiative lies an estimated £547 million in retained non-domestic rates (rNDR), generated from new

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