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A visualisation of the Ravenscraig AI data centre proposed by Apatura. The developers has sought to correct misinformation about the demands on water by the new breed of data centres planned for Scotland.

Data centres: 'When it comes to water use, let's stick to the facts' Michael Hunter

Molly Taylor proposed to her partner near the venue where they first met.

Fringe play revived after 14 years to create elaborate poster proposal

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Joe Fagan speaking at his campaign launch in Glasgow city centre (pic: John Devlin)

Fagan will lift Scots Labour council coalitions ban if elected leader

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Scottish scandal-ridden hospital repairs to cost taxpayers £170m

Scotland’s richest man and largest landowner, Anders Holch Povlsen bought the Dores Inn on the banks of Loch Ness in 2024.

Scotland's richest man wins approval for revamp of his Loch Ness pub

The clubhouse at The Glen Golf Club, North Berwick. PIC: Martin Dawes/geograph.org

Exclusive Campaign launched to save East Lothian golf club from private hands

Direct Scotland-Europe Channel Tunnel Sleeper trains plan revived

Proposals to replace Eyemouth primary have been ongoing for 11 years

A Borders town and an 11-year fight for new primary school

Plans submitted for ‘atmospheric' whisky & jazz den in hidden landmark

Elaine Stewart is the Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Exclusive Scottish Labour benefit cuts rebel U-turns to back welfare reforms

The Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow is due to shut through to March next year

Tenant sought for CCA as campaigners warn against sale

The University of Dundee is set for further job cuts (Alamy/PA)

Philosophers unite to save threatened degree at Dundee University

The horn drinking cup which belonged to poet Robert Burns

Drinking cup raised by Burns returns home from Australia to Ellisland

Leith Theatre has been taken off the at-risk register.

Leith Theatre taken off 'at risk' register after almost a decade

The Temple Pool Garden at Little Sparta.

Exclusive 'New era' for Little Sparta as gardens eyes £5 million endowment fund

The last King's Speech was in July 2024

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Portree is one of the worst-affected places

Highlands move to curb Airbnb-style lets amid deepening housing crisis

The former police station and Armenian restaurant at Abbeyhill.

Holiday rental plan for ex-Armenian restaurant at Abbeyhill

A statue of a woman in a pickle costume would be ideal for Summerhall.

Arts diary: Why Summerhall should have a giant pickle statue

Exclusive Plans to turn former Watt Brothers in Glasgow into hotel approved

The under-16s social media ban has already faced a legal challenge

Exclusive Scots father launches legal bid over UK social media ban consultation

The tool delivers structured, expert-validated proposals and cost estimates in under one hour.

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Transport Scotland detail plans for M8 Woodside Viaducts

An Lanntair is among the arts organisations facing a funding cut.

Crown Estate could plug culture funding gap in Western Isles

The site where some trees in a 200-year-old woodland could be felled to make way for flats

Town unites to stop flats plan in 200-year-old woodland

Supporters of law change on assisted dying demonstrate outside Scottish Parliament

MSPs warned over 'fundamental deficiencies' in assisted dying bill

The Egyptian Halls which were designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson on Union Street has lain empty for over 40 years. Scaffolding has been up in front of the building for many years. The building was listed for sale in 2024 having been on the buildings at risk register since 1990.

Exclusive Proposed developer named for one of Glasgow's architectural treasures

The UK Government has urged the Scottish Government to follow its plan Picture: Adobe Stock

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Lorna Greig knows the ins and outs of business rates

Be prepared for the big reset in business rates

Graeme Downie said “we must be very careful” that a ban “doesn't have the unintended consequence of isolating those young people”.

Exclusive Labour MP warns about 'punishing young people' with social media ban

An Lanntair in Stornoway

Western Isles arts centre warns over future amid looming council cuts

Scotland is a romantic place.

Romantic Scotland: 10 best Scottish places for a marriage proposal

To the north of Fort William, Glengarry Forest has a beautiful and unusual mix of ancient Scots pine and deciduous trees, resulting in a wonderful combination of autumn colours. If you're (very) lucky you mught even see otters playing in the River Garry.

Community shown 'lack of respect' as hotel boss expands development

The Glengarry Viewpoint is due to be upgraded under proposals lodged by hospitality tycoon Sanjay Narang, with the plans attracting "bitter opposition" in the surrounding community due to its scale. PIC: Contributed.

Anger in the glen mounts over tycoon's Highland viewpoint plans

Tourists on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

Councils to be given greater flexibility over visitor levy

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Revamp of Buchanan Galleries to begin next year as plan approved

Plans have been submitted for a new restaurant, beach huts and sauna in East Lothian

Plans submitted for restaurant and sauna at ‘stunning’ Scottish site

Residents protesting against the Ben Aketil wind farm at an inquiry into the development held in June this year

Fears right to inquiry for Skye's biggest wind farm could be dropped

Lumo given green light to expand train services to Scotland

David J Alexander is an expert in Scotland's rental sector

How McAllan can tackle our housing emergency

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has launched a public consultation on proposals that could see up to 13 fire stations closed

Outcry as 18 Scottish fire stations have no running water

Ben Aketil in Skye from just above the A850. A public inquiry is due to begin in June after Highland Council objected to a plan to replace existing windfarm with nine new turbines that are 200 metres tall - twice the height of current model.

Plans for 50 more wind turbines officially lodged for Skye

Cattle numbers will not be reduced, Scottish Government has said

Scotland rejects climate change advice to cut livestock herds

A juggling Fringe street artiste eats a potato mid-performance on Edinburgh's Royal Mile (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

No new sponsor to replace Johnnie Walker, Fringe bosses admit

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