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SaxaVord spaceport is being developed on Unst (SaxaVord/PA)
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Hotel and visitor centre planned on Unst as spaceport takes shape

The team behind SaxaVord spaceport hopes to develop a centre for those keen to learn about space.
Jun 24, 2023
Science
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Shetland’s SaxaVord spaceport ‘weeks away’ from recognition

Owner Frank Strang says the first launch will be ‘two fingers’ to his spaceport’s opponents.
Jun 24, 2023
Politics

Labour cannot be trusted on clean energy, First Minister says

Political figures in Scotland reacted to Sir Keir Starmer’s pledges on green energy.
Jun 19, 2023
UK

Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable

Jo Farrell, who is currently in charge of Durham Constabulary, will succeed Sir Iain Livingstone.
Jun 14, 2023
Politics

‘Natural justice’ says Sturgeon should stay in SNP during investigation – Brown

The SNP depute leader backed Humza Yousaf’s decision not to suspend the whip.
Jun 13, 2023
Politics

Scotland ‘benefits hugely’ from UK’s international work – Alister Jack

The Scottish Secretary will face questions from a Commons committee on work to ‘promote Scotland internationally’.
Jun 12, 2023
Politics

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in police investigation into SNP finances

Police Scotland said she is in custody and is being questioned by detectives.
Jun 11, 2023
Politics

SNP could ‘make life difficult’ for Starmer without co-operation, Yousaf warns

The Scottish First Minister said independence would be ‘front and centre’ of his party’s general election campaign.
Jun 11, 2023
UK

Firefighters continue tackling ‘mile long’ wildfire near Inverness

Six fire engines remain near the village of Daviot in the Highlands.
Jun 11, 2023
Environment

Concern over low water levels in Loch Ness amid dry weather

It comes amid a protracted dry spell affecting Scotland and the UK.
Jun 10, 2023
UK

£150m fund launched to help Ukrainians into their own homes

More than 124,000 people have arrived in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme since February 2022

Jun 10, 2023
Politics

Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained

The environmental initiative is at the centre of a political storm.
Jun 6, 2023
Politics

‘Extremely difficult’ for deposit scheme to go ahead without glass – Yousaf

The First Minister also attacked the UK Government’s plans for its own DRS.
Jun 5, 2023
Celebrity News

Succession star Brian Cox backs ‘essential’ Edinburgh theatre

The actor is an honorary patron of the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh, which is undergoing a major refurbishment.
May 29, 2023
Politics

MP ‘confident’ SNP can win by-election in Margaret Ferrier’s constituency

David Linden said his party is ‘laser-focused’ on the cost-of-living crisis.
May 23, 2023
Celebrity News

Star Wars actor Forest Whitaker says first Scottish visit is ‘a touch of magic’

The star reflected on his role in The Last King Of Scotland and the ‘massive’ impact it had on his career.
May 20, 2023
Celebrity News

Refugees fleeing war need empathy and support – Forest Whitaker

The Holywood star decided to help those afflicted by war after seeing the ‘blank stare’ of child soldiers in Uganda.
May 20, 2023
Politics

SNP ‘could have handled things better’ in North Lanarkshire – Yousaf

The SNP leader campaigned in Bellshill ahead of the by-election caused by Jordan Linden’s resignation.
May 20, 2023
UK

King ‘inspired’ by church’s care for poor and refugees

A letter from the King was read out at the Church of Scotland’s general assembly gathering.
May 20, 2023
UK

Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas to return to China this year

The facility will stage farewell events and experiences ahead of Yang Guang and Tian Tian’s departure.
May 19, 2023
Business News

Areas of North Sea identified as carbon storage sites

The underground sites equate to an area slightly larger than Yorkshire.
May 18, 2023