THE Scottish Government is making good progress towards issuing its first bonds in the next financial year, John Swinney has told financial services firms in London. Source

I have some real problems and questions about Ezra Klein, which we’ll get into later, but I also think it’s interesting seeing more centrist voices getting up to speed, and I also think it’s sometimes useful to bring people on board with the new reality, if the voice they hear isn’t what they would define […] Source

JOBS at a timber yard in South Ayrshire have been saved after a new owner stepped in and rescued the site from collapsing … Source

A historic 17th century inn has been put on the market after its owners decided to retire. …

RYANAIR has issued a brutal response to Elon Musk after the billionaire floated the idea of buying the airline following a spat with its boss … Source

Police Scotland thanks the public for its support. …

Residents have had much to say on what they would do with the currently-vacant building. …

A MUCH-LOVED music store in Shetland is going up for sale after the owner planned to retire following more than 30 years at the helm … Source

The following weeks present an opportunity to meet and hear Mohammed Moussa, as he launches his poetry collection The face before you, to write poetry on genocide published by Leamington Books. The face before you is a collection of poetry written under siege and threat of death. Mohammed Moussa is a Gazan writer and journalist […] Source

A PHARMACEUTICAL giant has seen plans to build a private windfarm to power one of its Scottish sites thrown out over fears it would negatively impact on an historic castle Source

The firm prepares to open the doors on February 9, bringing with it between 40 and 50 new jobs … Source

An Lanntair, the largest arts centre in the Outer Hebrides, has warned of an “immediate and profound” impact if plans to axe its local authority funding are followed through. Many other projects will be affected throughout the islands. ‘Arts and culture in the Western Isles at risk!’ When your local arts centre shares something like […] Source