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Policy & Government

Clear reporting and explanation of Scottish Government, councils, public bodies, FOI releases, public policy and institutional decision making.
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Energy

Coverage of Scotland’s energy system, including renewables, grid infrastructure, oil and gas transition, energy policy and energy security.
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Infrastructure

Reporting on the physical systems Scotland depends on, including water, roads, ports, public buildings, grid, broadband, construction and civic facilities.
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Coverage of Scotland’s roads, rail, ferries, buses, airports, ports, active travel and transport infrastructure.
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Economy

Reporting and analysis on Scotland’s businesses, industries, investment, employment, manufacturing, rural economy and commercial life.
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Highland Councillors Back New Controls On Holiday Lets

3 August 2026
Councillors in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh have backed plans that could require planning permission before more permanent homes are converted into short-term holiday accommodation. The area committee voted to recommend including

Environment

Reporting on Scotland’s land, water, climate, biodiversity, conservation, pollution, agriculture and natural heritage.
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Heritage & Arts

Coverage of Scotland’s historic buildings, museums, archives, archaeology, language, culture, landscapes and public memory.
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Community

Local and national stories about Scottish communities, public life, voluntary work, social change and everyday civic issues.
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American Coffee and Other Emergencies

I was back at the wee fish shop somewhere between Thurso and Scrabster last Thursday, minding my own business, as I generally am when other people happen to be speaking loudly enough for me to hear them. Effie was standing by the haddock having a very quiet conversation with Elspeth. It was one of those conversations conducted at precisely the volume required to make every woman within twelve feet immediately interested. They both stopped talking when they saw me coming. I looked at Effie. I looked at Elspeth. “Well, spit it out,” I said. “What’s the matter?” Effie sighed. “Elspeth

Scotland In Focus

Mountain Quinoa

Mrs. Bruce’s Mountain Quinoa

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There comes a moment when one realises that food is no longer a matter of preference but of performance. The body, when asked to climb hills, cross distances, or carry burdens, abandons all patience for nutritional frivolity. It demands steadiness. Durability. Something that will not betray it an hour later. This bowl was devised with precisely that understanding. It is economical without austerity, sustaining without heaviness, and composed entirely of ingredients that have earned their place through centuries of practical human experience. Most importantly, it behaves well without needing to be stored in a fridge, which makes it an ideal

Clothes Don’t Make The Woman

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I had finished afternoon tea at a lovely establishment in the Highlands and was sitting on a bench outside, waiting for Mr Gunn. It had been a very satisfactory afternoon tea. The sandwiches had been small enough to suggest refinement, the cakes had been large enough to restore confidence, and the bill had been folded discreetly inside a little leather wallet so that one could discover the consequences in private. Mr Gunn had gone to fetch the car. This sounds like a simple undertaking, but Mr Gunn does not merely fetch a car. He checks it. He walks around it.
Buchanan Bespoke

Buchanan Bespoke Shoemaking

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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 footwear, providing an exceptional showcase of both their historical legacy and the bespoke products they offer. Established in 1925 and operating near the historic River Clyde in Glasgow, Buchanan Bespoke carries forward a nearly century-old tradition of shoemaking excellence. The website itself is a testament to the brand’s commitment to quality and heritage. It features a rich tapestry of information that highlights the meticulous care and artisanal skills involved in