Alasdair Ferguson
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Claire Duffy of Glasgow TV Festival joins Alasdair Ferguson to discuss Edinburgh TV Festival moving to Manchester
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July 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Claire Duffy of Glasgow TV Festival joins Alasdair Ferguson to discuss Edinburgh TV Festival moving to Manchester
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New: Two Highland councillors have resigned after voting in favour of a rapist taxi driver keeping his operating licence.
Six men voted in favour of granting the licence. Four women members of the committee opposed it.
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Six men voted in favour of granting the licence. Four women members of the committee opposed it.
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July 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
New: Two Highland councillors have resigned after voting in favour of a rapist taxi driver keeping his operating licence.
Six men voted in favour of granting the licence. Four women members of the committee opposed it.
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Six men voted in favour of granting the licence. Four women members of the committee opposed it.
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🔵 Fans are set to protest outside Dundee's Dens Park stadium after the club announced its men’s team will play against the Israeli side Maccabi Haifa this weekend.
Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association said the club's decision is in 'stark contrast' to local heritage.
Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association said the club's decision is in 'stark contrast' to local heritage.
July 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
🔵 Fans are set to protest outside Dundee's Dens Park stadium after the club announced its men’s team will play against the Israeli side Maccabi Haifa this weekend.
Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association said the club's decision is in 'stark contrast' to local heritage.
Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association said the club's decision is in 'stark contrast' to local heritage.
Dundee is facing backlash from its fans after the club announced its men’s team will play against Maccabi Haifa FC this weekend.
A pro-Palestine group has called on Dundee fans to contact the club and “demand this game is called off”.
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A pro-Palestine group has called on Dundee fans to contact the club and “demand this game is called off”.
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July 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Dundee is facing backlash from its fans after the club announced its men’s team will play against Maccabi Haifa FC this weekend.
A pro-Palestine group has called on Dundee fans to contact the club and “demand this game is called off”.
Story here: www.thenational.scot/sport/262492...
A pro-Palestine group has called on Dundee fans to contact the club and “demand this game is called off”.
Story here: www.thenational.scot/sport/262492...
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The UK Government has been told the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery has made Scotland 'vulnerable' to supply shortages as the last shipment of jet fuel from the Middle East is to be received this week
Scotland 'vulnerable' to fuel crisis after Grangemouth oil refinery closure
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March 31, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The UK Government has been told the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery has made Scotland 'vulnerable' to supply shortages as the last shipment of jet fuel from the Middle East is to be received this week
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Hundreds of creatives gathered in Glasgow’s city centre to protest the 'forced' closure of one of the city’s most cherished cultural hubs after its rent was increased to 'ludicrous' amounts
'Forced out': Hundreds protest closure of cherished cultural hub following rent row
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March 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Hundreds of creatives gathered in Glasgow’s city centre to protest the 'forced' closure of one of the city’s most cherished cultural hubs after its rent was increased to 'ludicrous' amounts
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Taxing air travel should be done in a way that recognises both the environmental damage caused by wealthy frequent flyers and the pressures facing ordinary households.
Our plans would allow the wealthy to pay their fair share towards dealing with climate breakdown.
Our plans would allow the wealthy to pay their fair share towards dealing with climate breakdown.
Scottish Greens reveal plans to introduce new frequent flyer levy
A NEW levy aiming to ensure wealthy frequent flyers would pay more in tax than families going on their annual holidays has been proposed by the…
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March 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Taxing air travel should be done in a way that recognises both the environmental damage caused by wealthy frequent flyers and the pressures facing ordinary households.
Our plans would allow the wealthy to pay their fair share towards dealing with climate breakdown.
Our plans would allow the wealthy to pay their fair share towards dealing with climate breakdown.
Exclusive: BrewDog is set to liquidate part of its business ahead of an expected sale, The National can reveal
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BrewDog to liquidate arm of business ahead of expected sale
BREWDOG has announced it is to liquidate part of the business ahead of an expected sale, The National can reveal ...
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February 27, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Exclusive: BrewDog is set to liquidate part of its business ahead of an expected sale, The National can reveal
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Exclusive: Scottish drinks giant BrewDog could be sold as soon as next month, as bosses at the firm are ‘trying to push through a quick sale,’ staff have been told
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BrewDog to be sold as early as next month, staff told
SCOTTISH drinks giant BrewDog could be sold as soon as next month, as bosses at the firm are “trying to push through a quick sale,” staff have…
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February 16, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Exclusive: Scottish drinks giant BrewDog could be sold as soon as next month, as bosses at the firm are ‘trying to push through a quick sale,’ staff have been told
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BREAKING: Anas Sarwar has suspended MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy following mounting pressure on the Scottish Labour leader after Keir Starmer’s former media chief had the whip removed due to his links with the same convicted paedophile
Anas Sarwar suspends Pam Duncan-Glancy over convicted paedophile ties
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February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
BREAKING: Anas Sarwar has suspended MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy following mounting pressure on the Scottish Labour leader after Keir Starmer’s former media chief had the whip removed due to his links with the same convicted paedophile
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EXCLUSIVE: A major Scottish studio, which is home to hit BBC series like River City and Shetland, has been sold despite a bold campaign to save the 'vital' creative hub
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February 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
EXCLUSIVE: A major Scottish studio, which is home to hit BBC series like River City and Shetland, has been sold despite a bold campaign to save the 'vital' creative hub
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Exclusive: Scottish alcohol firm BrewDog is to close down its Aberdeenshire distillery and shutter all of its spirit brands, The National can reveal
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BrewDog to close down Aberdeenshire distillery and shutter spirit brands
SCOTTISH alcohol firm BrewDog is to close down its Aberdeenshire distillery and shutter all of its spirit brands, The National can reveal
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January 27, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Exclusive: Scottish alcohol firm BrewDog is to close down its Aberdeenshire distillery and shutter all of its spirit brands, The National can reveal
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Exclusive: A game set in Glencoe that lets players rewrite the history around the Scottish Wars of Independence is set to launch on Burns Night
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A new game lets you change the course of the Scottish Wars of Independence
A GAME set in Glencoe that lets players rewrite the history around the Scottish Wars of Independence is set to launch on Burns Night ...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Exclusive: A game set in Glencoe that lets players rewrite the history around the Scottish Wars of Independence is set to launch on Burns Night
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Exclusive: “Common sense has prevailed,” campaigners have claimed after councillors rejected plans for a nine-turbine wind farm in Skye
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'Common sense prevails,' campaigners claim as Skye wind farm plans rejected
“COMMON sense has prevailed,” campaigners have claimed after councillors rejected plans for a nine-turbine wind farm in Skye ...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Exclusive: “Common sense has prevailed,” campaigners have claimed after councillors rejected plans for a nine-turbine wind farm in Skye
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Exclusive: Scots have been urged to call the police if they spot “offensive” and “racist” banners displayed by a far-right anti-immigration group who have flouted a ban by a local council
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Council urges Scots to call police as 'neo-Nazi group' displays banners despite ban
SCOTS have been urged to call the police if they spot “offensive” and “racist” banners displayed by a far-right anti-immigration group who…
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January 16, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Exclusive: Scots have been urged to call the police if they spot “offensive” and “racist” banners displayed by a far-right anti-immigration group who have flouted a ban by a local council
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Exclusive: The Scottish Government has issued a response to campaigners against Edinburgh Castle's “deeply offensive” cafe name
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Scottish Government responds to concerns over 'deeply offensive' castle cafe name
THE Scottish Government has issued a response to campaigners against Edinburgh Castle's “deeply offensive” cafe name ...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Exclusive: The Scottish Government has issued a response to campaigners against Edinburgh Castle's “deeply offensive” cafe name
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Exclusive: Scottish islanders have condemned the use of their local airports by the American military after a reconnaissance plane flew so “low” that their homes shook
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Scottish islanders raise concerns over 'home-shaking low-flying' US military plane
SCOTTISH islanders have condemned the use of their local airports by the American military after a reconnaissance plane flew so “low” that their…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Exclusive: Scottish islanders have condemned the use of their local airports by the American military after a reconnaissance plane flew so “low” that their homes shook
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EXCLUSIVE: BrewDog has announced it has sold its 'Lost Forest' after 250,000 of the trees it planted on the Scottish estate died
October 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
EXCLUSIVE: BrewDog has announced it has sold its 'Lost Forest' after 250,000 of the trees it planted on the Scottish estate died
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EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish pizza oven firm has confirmed that 50 jobs will be lost
Popular Scottish pizza oven firm axes 50 jobs so business can 'thrive'
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October 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish pizza oven firm has confirmed that 50 jobs will be lost
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NEW: Archaeologists have discovered a 2000-year-old Roman road along with a roundhouse whose residents may have survived a genocide in a park in Stirling
Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old Roman road along with roundhouse in park
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August 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
NEW: Archaeologists have discovered a 2000-year-old Roman road along with a roundhouse whose residents may have survived a genocide in a park in Stirling
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EXCLUSIVE: Police Scotland have refused to release the number of pro-Palestine protesters arrested and charged this year
Police Scotland refuse to reveal number of pro-Palestine activists arrested
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August 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Police Scotland have refused to release the number of pro-Palestine protesters arrested and charged this year
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EXCLUSIVE: The head of one of Scotland’s biggest talent agencies has claimed that there is zero Scottish crew being used by the production company behind Spider-Man 4 while they are filming in Glasgow
August 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The head of one of Scotland’s biggest talent agencies has claimed that there is zero Scottish crew being used by the production company behind Spider-Man 4 while they are filming in Glasgow
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NEW: Scottish crew 'shut out' from filming of Spider Man 4 in Glasgow
Another major production comes to town - but industry leaders are warning that again, Scottish film and TV workers see no benefit.
Top exclusive from our reporter Alasdair Ferguson
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Another major production comes to town - but industry leaders are warning that again, Scottish film and TV workers see no benefit.
Top exclusive from our reporter Alasdair Ferguson
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Scottish crew 'excluded from Spider Man 4 filming'
THE head of one of Scotland’s biggest talent agencies has claimed that there is zero Scottish crew being used by the production company behind…
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August 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NEW: Scottish crew 'shut out' from filming of Spider Man 4 in Glasgow
Another major production comes to town - but industry leaders are warning that again, Scottish film and TV workers see no benefit.
Top exclusive from our reporter Alasdair Ferguson
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Another major production comes to town - but industry leaders are warning that again, Scottish film and TV workers see no benefit.
Top exclusive from our reporter Alasdair Ferguson
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In the nosebleed section as the press wait for the First Minister to take the stage where he is expected to speak about Scotland’s creative landscape this afternoon
July 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In the nosebleed section as the press wait for the First Minister to take the stage where he is expected to speak about Scotland’s creative landscape this afternoon
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EXCLUSIVE: A protester who was arrested during a demonstration for holding a sign calling for an end to Israel’s genocide has said he will continue to stand up for his rights and freedom of speech
🗣️ 'Being held in a police cell is nothing like what they're suffering'
🗣️ 'Being held in a police cell is nothing like what they're suffering'
Man arrested at pro-Palestine protest for holding sign breaks silence
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July 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A protester who was arrested during a demonstration for holding a sign calling for an end to Israel’s genocide has said he will continue to stand up for his rights and freedom of speech
🗣️ 'Being held in a police cell is nothing like what they're suffering'
🗣️ 'Being held in a police cell is nothing like what they're suffering'