PLANNING a summer trip to a hot tub lodge in Scotland is always going to be a bit of a risk … Source

THE operator of a Scottish distribution centre is unaware if its pallets are being taken without consent amid claims they are being used in a notorious loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland, The National understands … Source

A SCOTTISH bus company owned by the billionaire Easdale brothers has acquired a long-established coach firm … Source

A SCOTTISH renewable energy project has set a “new world record” in what has been hailed as a “major breakthrough” … Source

Having previously noted the Scotsman’s enthusiasm for greenwashing, astroturfing and new nuclear [Who are Britain Remade? – Bella Caledonia] we were excited to see the Herald getting in on the action at the end of June. Here, Energy Scotland’s John Proctor responds to The Herald’s pro-nuclear spread. I see Joani Reid MP has joined Anas Sarwar […] Source

A few thoughts on the idea of a new political party of the Left and the state of  Scottish and British politics in light of discussions over the past few days. First, the need for a Left socialist party seems compelling given the state of Labour and the social crisis we face. I don’t want […] Source

BUSINESS confidence has risen to its highest level in eight months, according to a Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) survey … Source

A renowned Scottish film critic has claimed that the Edinburgh Film Festival is ‘created in London and shipped up to Edinburgh for ten days’ amongst claims that ‘ 90% of the people who select the films live outside Scotland and are London-based.’ On the BBC’s Sunday Show the film critic Siobhan Synnot was interviewed for […] Source

A 23-year-old man has been told he ‘demonstrates an ongoing risk to children’ by a Sheriff. …

THOUSANDS of Scottish employees are reportedly facing redundancy unless they accept significant pension cuts, a major oil and gas firm has warned … Source

The Dunfermline Pancake Place will close after 35 years, after the company announced on Monday it was going into liquidation Source

The council have been warned to keep parents and pets away from a pond’s water. …

Keith Football Club’s Kynoch Park was the venue for the fifth running of Friendly Fest. …

US energy giant Chevron will close its two offices in Aberdeen in favour of keeping its London base as its “regional hub” … Source