Many people across Scotland including businesses and experts have not got their heads around “Brexit 2.0”: the new thicket of regulations that will be painful barriers to trade in goods and services with the EU. It is terrible news for the Scottish economy – but the fact that it is looming will boost the strength […] Source

Huge clan of relatives gathered for a party. …

Charity receives more than £3200 from insurance company. …

Elgin-based supermarket chooses its charity for the year. …

A GLOBAL whisky business is set to relocate to the traditional “birthplace” of Scotch whisky. Source

PLANNING permission for a new distillery on the banks of Campbeltown Lock which will also feature a museum, visitor centre and retail outlet. Source

Octopus Energy claimed on Thursday it had ended the days of “ugly heat pumps” with a product that it said some customers will get for free after making use of a Government grant. Source

OFFICIALS have denied accusations of a “cover-up” in after the First Minister was urged to refer himself to a ministerial code adviser in response to his correction on renewable energy. Source

TRADE minister Richard Lochhead has hailed the “strong performance” of Scottish exports, as new figures showed sales to overseas countries grew at a higher rate than the UK average. Source

CYCLE training was delivered in 93 per cent of Moray primary schools last year. …

Downsizers and domestic abuse survivors in line to benefit. …

7% deal backdated to April. …

THESE last few weeks I felt privileged as I journeyed through the vibrant world of Scotland’s seafood industry, culminating in a captivating experience at the inaugural SeaFest in Peterhead. Source