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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 hours ago

Slags, bings and pipelines: Edinburgh landscape offers fitting backdrop for exhibition on fossil fuel extraction

Jupiter Artland offers a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions as well as 150 acres of Scottish countryside populated by specially commissioned permanent works by over 40 major artists.
Arts
Books
fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland

The Open Book in Wigtown offers a unique 'bookshop holiday' experience where guests can run a bookstore during their stay.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What does devolution mean and how does it work across the UK?

Local elections in England and national elections in Scotland and Wales are set for May 7, reflecting the UK's devolved governance.
fromRealagriculture
23 hours ago

Ontario plans to tighten rules on farmland ownership, expand farming in the Clay Belt

"Ontario farmland is an important, limited resource and it should be owned by Ontario farmers. Now more than ever we need to protect and grow our agri-food sector."
Canada news
#land-development
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Agriculture

'Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Agriculture

'Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction'

fromIndependent
2 days ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
#scotland
Wine
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This European Country Is the Ultimate Whisky Destination-Here's How to Explore it

Scotland is the premier destination for whisky, renowned for its unique flavors shaped by local landscapes and traditions.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Government accused of 'throwing renters to the wolves' over garden-home exemptions

Threshold, Age Action and the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) warn the proposal could negatively affect students and older people who may be pressured by family members seeking to benefit from their property.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

England wildlife watchdog has stopped designating special sites for protection'

While Natural England dithers and reviews processes, irreplaceable wildlife sites are being trashed, damaged, and even built over. That is not a technical failure, it's a dereliction of duty.
Environment
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Where to find Scotland's best seafood. Clue: these places are just metres from the water

Oban Seafood Hut offers fresh, local seafood in a casual setting, emphasizing simplicity and quality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

10 of the best scenic stays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

The bothy on the Ben Damph estate, constructed from the ruins of an old black house, features two rooms warmed by log burners and stunning views over Loch Torridon.
London
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
UK news

Britain's loneliest home' on Scottish island goes up for sale

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, without paywalls.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

UK's first wildfire warning of the year issued

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and public awareness regarding wildfire risks in Scotland.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Britain's loneliest home' on Scottish island goes up for sale

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, without paywalls.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream

The machair of Scotland's Outer Hebrides is a unique, biodiverse habitat shaped by natural processes and traditional crofting practices.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Conal Thomas: Modular units are latest housing gamble, but confusion over renter protections has alarm bells ringing

"Walked up the hill too soon." This was the terse rebuke from a Fianna Fáil official after the Sunday Independent revealed last month that homeowners were in line to earn up to €14,000 tax-free by renting out newly built modular units in their back gardens.
UK politics
London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Evictions rise in wake of controversial new rent reforms, data shows

Eviction notices have increased by 45% since new rent reforms were announced, putting hundreds of families at risk of homelessness.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Lochs, bothies and burial chambers: readers' favourite trips in Scotland

Exploring the northern Highlands and Orkney reveals stunning landscapes and significant neolithic sites, offering a unique adventure in Scotland.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How Reform is exposing the reality of Scotland's views on immigration and identity

Reform UK is gaining support in Scotland, filling the gap left by the Scottish Conservatives, especially in traditional Tory/SNP battlegrounds.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Glencoe hoard linked to massacre finds home in the Highlands

The Glencoe coin hoard, linked to the 1692 massacre, is now permanently displayed at the Glencoe Folk Museum after its discovery in 2023.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I think my brother-in-law cheated us out of our share of the family farm'

We thought the farm would be divided fairly when the oldest sibling died but 10 years on it has been sold and we got nothing - and a bank account has been emptied.
Retirement
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.
#snp
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

SNP pledges to cap bread and milk prices if it wins Scotland's parliamentary elections

The SNP plans to cap prices on essential goods if re-elected, addressing the cost of living crisis in Scotland.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

SNP candidate ditched over handling of Linden complaints

Tracy Carragher has been suspended from the SNP and dropped as a candidate due to her handling of complaints related to Jordan Linden's sexual assault conviction.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

SNP pledges to cap bread and milk prices if it wins Scotland's parliamentary elections

The SNP plans to cap prices on essential goods if re-elected, addressing the cost of living crisis in Scotland.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

SNP candidate ditched over handling of Linden complaints

Tracy Carragher has been suspended from the SNP and dropped as a candidate due to her handling of complaints related to Jordan Linden's sexual assault conviction.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Restrictions on farmland ownership, WorldAgritech, and family communication, Apr 7/26

RealAg Radio discusses farmland ownership restrictions and features insights on farm family communication and the WorldAgritech 2026 event.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

New UK farm inheritance tax rule will cause significant challenges', say accountants

A new inheritance tax regime in the UK poses significant challenges for farms and family businesses, requiring careful succession planning.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

We transferred the farm to our son but his new relationship has us terrified for its future

The decision to transfer the family farm was based on the son's long-standing interest and commitment to the land, which made the parents believe they were making the right choice.
Parenting
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Swinney denies SNP grocery price cap is 'potty gimmick'

John Swinney defends a plan to cap grocery prices to assist Scots facing a cost of living crisis.
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

My Favourite Airbnb: a modernist studio built for creatives in the heart of the Scottish Highlands

Achaphubuil, a tiny hamlet, is surrounded by mountains and ancient forest, making it an ideal location for artists seeking beauty, privacy, and peace.
Travel
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Brenda Power: Meath house demolition is another victory for the State against the small man

Large property developers in Ireland continue to operate without proper planning permissions, impacting local amenities and infrastructure.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Supermarket food prices to be capped under SNP manifesto pledge

The price of essential supermarket groceries will be capped to assist consumers with the cost of living.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Badenoch calls Farage an opportunist' after he urges Scottish nationalists to back Reform

Kemi Badenoch accuses Nigel Farage of opportunism and lacking genuine beliefs in unionism amid upcoming Scottish elections.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Housing estate board could face High Court action

Loughborough Estate residents face severe health risks due to management failures and threaten legal action against the management board for accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greens pledge to transform Scotland at manifesto launch

Scottish Greens propose free bus travel, dental care, and new green jobs, funded by taxing the wealthy and polluting industries.
#planning-permission-violation
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out after council seize home

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out after council seize home

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Power in Scotland will be the SNP's to lose once again

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes

Private tenants will have first refusal to purchase their rented homes if the SNP wins the Holyrood election.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Wildlife experts urge Brits to keep their distance from HIGHLAND COWS

Please do enjoy walking around the site, but just give them some space. We're asking people to remember that these are not pets - they are conservation grazers doing an important job. Jessica Allam, Senior Wilder Grazing Ranger at Kent Wildlife Trust, emphasizes the need for visitors to respect the animals' boundaries and understand their conservation role.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Shared Rural Network expansion removes Islay not-spots | Computer Weekly

Island communities have long experienced mobile coverage challenges, and addressing total not-spots is a key focus of the £1.3bn Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. Launched in 2020, the SRN is a joint initiative between the government and the UK's mobile network operators - EE and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), as well as Three and Vodafone before their merger - to extend 4G connectivity to 95% of the UK's landmass by the end of 2025.
UK news
Beer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BrewDog sold Highland estate for knockdown price after abandoning its reforestation plans

BrewDog sold its Scottish Highland estate for significantly less than its appreciated value after abandoning its reforestation project, transferring valuable carbon credits worth millions to the buyer.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?

ILI Group plans to develop a massive artificial intelligence data centre on 100 hectares of farmland near HMP Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, promising job creation and investment while facing local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
Left-wing politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Scotland: A Nexus for Trouble?

The University of Stirling's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, including the London Academy of Diplomacy, is linked to Joseph Mifsud and raises concerns about Russian influence and transparency.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wealthy use loophole to conceal value of 300m in Scottish land sales

A legal loophole allows landowners to hide Highland estate sale prices from the public register, undermining land-market transparency and prompting calls to tighten the law.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

ONeill: Its very difficult for Scottish teams to compete with budget of Bundesliga sides - Soccer News

Scottish clubs struggle to compete financially with Premier League and Bundesliga teams, leaving Celtic disadvantaged in European competitions and transfer markets.
#scottish-politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision

Scottish political parties are campaigning for the Holyrood election, focusing on independence and contrasting their approaches to Nigel Farage's influence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision

Scottish political parties are campaigning for the Holyrood election, focusing on independence and contrasting their approaches to Nigel Farage's influence.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My late uncle left me a landlocked field accessed by a laneway that runs through a neighbour's farm, but now he says there's no right of way'

A landlocked field inherited through a will requires access via a neighbor's property through an established laneway, raising legal questions about right of way and property access.
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

My favourite Airbnb: the perfect Highland family retreat in its own hillside hollow

"I liked our last holiday house better," announces my niece on arrival at Gairnsheil Lodge's Laggan Cottage in the Scottish Highlands. The thing about six-year-olds is that they famously have very little taste, and this isn't the first thing we've disagreed on (other topics include bedtimes, what constitutes 'dinner' and how often you should brush your hair). You'd think for someone who was being treated to a bucket list holiday she'd have a little more respect.
Real estate
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Potential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven

The government has selected seven sites for new town developments in England, with construction expected to start before the next general election.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is Glasgow losing the spaces that made it an arts powerhouse?

The event was the following day: we had 250 tickets sold, we'd done so many rehearsals, and inside there were lighting rigs, performers' equipment, shop stock. It was truly heartbreaking. So many businesses lost so much money and time, and now the loss of the space itself is having a huge impact on the wider community.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Council tax claim could 'mislead' residents - UKSA

Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax for four years may mislead taxpayers due to a rise in social care precept.
UK news
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Civic launches Scotland Office and OAG sites

Civic launched two government websites for the Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General with integrated social media and matching designs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What's at stake for UK in May's local elections: six key questions

Scotland, Wales, and England face significant electoral challenges with potential losses for Labour and Conservatives amid rising support for Reform and Greens.
#leasehold-reform
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform UK's Scottish manifesto pledges analysed

Reform UK's manifesto focuses on NHS improvements and radical changes to Holyrood governance for the 2026 election.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Edinburgh councillors pull the plug on 'green' AI datacenter

"This is an absolutely momentous decision," said APRS director Dr Kat Jones, adding that the debate exposed a broader industry problem since both planning officials and councillors repeatedly questioned what qualifies as a "green datacenter."
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Highland Council workers won't get World Cup bank holiday

Highland Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar rejected giving workers an extra bank holiday on June 15 for Scotland's World Cup match, citing service disruption and financial costs exceeding £120,000.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Our young daughter was left part of the family farm and relatives want their share now, but we can't afford to buy them out'

A family farm inheritance creates conflict among beneficiaries with differing priorities regarding selling or retaining the property.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alba party to wind up and not contest Scottish election

Current liabilities far exceed both cash at hand and projected income. I wish to place on record my grateful thanks to the membership for their efforts for our party and for our cause. It has been a privilege to work with them. We can be proud of what we sought to achieve and also the support which we gave to our founder in his time of need.
UK politics
#scottish-independence
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland

Scottish independence support remains evenly divided, with recent polling showing 51% yes and 49% no, reversing the 2014 referendum result where 55% voted no.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland

Scottish independence support remains evenly divided, with recent polling showing 51% yes and 49% no, reversing the 2014 referendum result where 55% voted no.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced

A cap will limit ground rents for existing leasehold homes in England and Wales, likely set around £250 per year to protect leaseholders.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Holyrood election must be referendum on SNP's record', says Liz Kendall

The UK Government frames the Holyrood election as a referendum on the SNP's record while announcing an AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire to create thousands of jobs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform says it would cut green policies to fund 2bn income tax cut in Scotland

He urged moderate unionists no longer represented by the Tories and rational nationalists no longer represented by the SNP to find common ground in their support for Reform, but dismissed any prospect of a second referendum on independence in the medium term. I say no to the distraction of another referendum, for at least another 10 years, without ruling one out in the future, he said.
UK politics
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