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SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

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Foreign Office slated for 'appalling lack of action' after Israel kidnaps UK citizens

The Foreign Office has been slated for its 'lack of action' to secure the safe release of UK activists kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a…

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Scottish Government urged to prevent super rich from 'hoarding' Scotland's land

THE Scottish Government has been urged to prevent the super wealthy from hoarding Scotland’s land ...

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Salmon farm in national park approved by Scottish Government despite fierce criticism

PLANS for a salmon farm in a loch at a National Park have been approved by the Scottish Government, but have been described as a “devastating day…

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Golf course plans in doubt as NatureScot report backs 'outright rejection'

PLANS to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach face being binned after a government agency report concluded with an “outright…

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Maggie Chapman dropped as top Scottish Greens candidate for Holyrood election

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman has lost her top spot on the North East list of Scottish Greens candidates standing in next year's election ...

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Tenants could withhold rent over ignored repairs under new Holyrood proposal

A BID to let tenants withhold rent from landlords if they fail to carry out repairs has been lodged at Holyrood ...

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John Swinney defends SNP ministers' 14-month silence on £40m planning application

JOHN Swinney has been warned that SNP ministers may be “discouraging investment in Scotland” by leaving a multi-million-pound planning…

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SNP urged to block plans for fish farm in national park waters in new open letter

THE SNP Government has been urged to reject plans for a salmon farm in a Scottish national park – with the application having spent more than 11…

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Scottish Government urged to bring empty homes back into use

The Scottish Government has been urged to “make good on its promise” to introduce new powers that would bring thousands of empty homes back into…

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Shona Robison warned against imposing another council tax freeze in Scottish Budget

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has been warned against imposing another council tax freeze. In a letter from Holyrood’s Local Government…

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Greens call for urgent talks on salmon farm industry amid 'slow reform'

THERE must be urgent talks on tackling problems in Scotland’s salmon-farming industry amid a “slow pace” of reform, the Greens have said.

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Rural communities in Scotland to be hit hardest by soaring energy bills

AS heating bills continue to rise into the new year, an MSP has challenged the UK Government to cut bills for rural communities facing plunging…

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First Minister challenged over plans for golf course on protected Scottish site

THE First Minister has been challenged on whether Scottish Government ministers will “call in” a controversial planning application after…

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Scottish politicians condemn Tory MP’s asylum seekers remarks

Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson suggested asylum seekers should be sent to the Orkney Islands while their applications are processed.

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Proposals for Scotland’s first Gaelic university announced

SCOTLAND could see a Gaelic university for the first time.

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Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector

MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…

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Tourist tax consultation deadline extended for two weeks

Businesses are being given more time to respond to a Holyrood committee as it prepares to probe plans to allow councils to charge a fee on overnight…

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Scottish Tories demand clarity over ‘delayed but not dropped’ HPMAs

Government promises to find a way forward that balances environmental concerns and the livelihood of fishing communities

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Greens say fishing ban plans good for fishing industry and the environment

THE Scottish Greens have made an eight-minute online film in defence of controversial fishing ban proposals – claiming the practice will benefit…

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SNP ministers take direct control over controversial fish farm planning appeal

GOVERNMENT ministers have taken the exceptional decision to “call in” a controversial planning application for a fish farm in the waters of a…

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Tories call on SNP MSPs to back their motion on scrapping HPMAs

THE Scottish Conservatives are urging MSPs to join them in calling on the Scottish Government to scrap its ambitious plans for increasing protection…

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Revealed: The value of Scotland's derelict land sparks call for reform

THE number of vacant and derelict land plots subject to business rates grew in most Scottish council areas in recent years, The Ferret can reveal,…

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UK bill to let Tory government change Scottish law in 'danger to devolution'

MSPs have been urged not to back a UK Government bill which poses a “danger to devolution”.

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‘Monumental day’ as Holyrood passes new laws on hunting with dogs

NEW laws introducing further restrictions on hunting with dogs have been passed by Holyrood, with animal welfare campaigners hailing it as a…

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