A BAROQUE harp with its own built-in amplification device will feature in a concert by a leading Scottish harp player in West Kilbride.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/23881302.vertex-festival-harpist-perform-west-kilbride/?ref=rss

Aberdeen remain the last Scottish side to win a European trophy.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-65561922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Aberdeen's Rebecca Morrison and her rink after retaining their Scottish women's curling title for 2023.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/other/5387251/aberdeens-rebecca-morrison-determined-to-seize-expected-womens-world-curling-championship-chance-after-her-rink-retain-scottish-crown/

Academic Ben Jackson of Oxford University, author of a study on Scottish independence, observes that this shift provided “a new understanding of democratic self-government that was highly consequential for Scottish nationalism”.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/politics/23870983.exploring-snps-history-looking-future/?ref=rss

Academic Ben Jackson of Oxford University, author of a study on Scottish independence, observes that this shift provided “a new understanding of democratic self-government that was highly consequential for Scottish nationalism”.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/politics/23870983.exploring-snps-history-looking-future/?ref=rss

A call for the Scottish Government and the UK Government to stop using “smoke and mirrors” to avoid taking responsibility for the uncertainty over Scotland’s future agricultural support budget sparked a political row.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/farming/5874115/scottish-and-uk-governments-hiding-behind-one-another-says-nfus-chief/

According to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), more than 20,000 homes lost power, mainly in Aberdeenshire and Angus, with services restored to almost 18,500 properties by 9pm.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/how-claim-power-cut-compensation-31235326

According to Sotheby's, many have drawn comparisons between plesiosaurs and the Loch Ness monster of Scottish folklore, as the plesiosaur's long neck, small head and flippers mirror recorded descriptions of the fabled monster.

Source: https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/business_news/national_business/article_b430ac21-3912-542d-8b77-d3cc69cd66a7.html

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the motion faced objections from Glasgow's and Social Care Partnership who said Parkhead had “alcohol related harms significantly above the Scottish rate”.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10662888/celtic-given-go-ahead-sell-alcohol-stadium/

A CONTROVERSIAL trial bus gate in a Scottish city has raked in £100,000 in fines in just two months of operation.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/motors/11279408/bus-gate-scots-city-rakes-100k-fines-two-months/

Across the whole of Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, ESPC has seen a 1.1% drop in house values.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23505779.edinburgh-looks-set-buck-predicted-crash-house-values/?ref=rss

Acting Chief Superintendent Alwyn Bell, Divisional Commander for the Lothians and Scottish Borders Division, gives us an update on policing in the region.

Source: https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/24018321.opinion-acting-chief-superintendent-looks-back-policing-2023/?ref=rss

A cut-out-and-keep moment for Scottish clubs’ participation in European competition has been fashioned by the exploits of Rangers, Hearts and Hibs this week.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts-hibs-and-rangers-give-us-something-to-celebrate-big-five-fly-flag-how-it-impacts-coefficient-the-nations-battling-scotland-4261297

Adam O'Brien - the man behind the sell-out 'The Tommy Burns Story' and one of the BBC's Scottish Voices 2022 - is hosting a fundraiser for the Kayos upcoming Little Shop of Horrors.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23784194.kayos-musical-quiz-night-little-shop-horrors-show/?ref=rss

Add to that the fact that two different pairs among them were drawn to a singing career through the National Youth Choir of Scotland or have recently been mentored as Scottish Opera Emerging Artists, and this was very much a home team.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23225050.messiah-usher-hall-edinburgh-four-stars/?ref=rss

A fabulous cottage in a gorgeous rural Scottish setting has just gone on the market, and it looks like both a perfect family home and a gardener's dream — with plenty of outdoor space.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/charming-scottish-farm-just-outside-31519490

A few days ago a Scottish club offered him far more money but he wanted to come here.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23694401.donnelly-kilmarnock-promise-issued-mcinnes/?ref=rss

A fourth posted: "So Scottish girl is the hottest girl I've ever seen wow".

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10173504/tallia-storm-braless-snap/

After a couple of pretty disappointing nights for Scottish football, Aberdeen discovered who they will face in their Europa Conference League group, but they will not have been the only interested parties as the draw was made.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts-and-hibs-take-aim-at-aberdeen-with-shoe-firmly-on-the-other-foot-but-hitting-target-easier-said-than-done-4277930

After backlash from residents, the Scottish government in August that would have paid families £50,000 to move to islands with falling populations.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/23/world/europe/barlocco-island-scotland-sale.html