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Scottish firm wins contract to build 31 fire engines for Iraqi government

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Scottish firm wins contract to build 31 fire engines for Iraqi government
The manufacturer is delivering one of Iraq’s biggest investments into its emergency services

Traditional fish and chip shop in ‘picturesque’ town on Scottish road trip route sold

Traditional fish and chip shop in ‘picturesque’ town on Scottish road trip route sold

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Traditional fish and chip shop in ‘picturesque’ town on Scottish road trip route sold

Glasgow St Enoch Centre

Glasgow St Enoch Centre

St Enoch Shopping Centre

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Café with 'cult following' in Edinburgh opens second location in Glasgow

Whiteadder Reservoir

Whiteadder Reservoir

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Official switch on for 'first of its kind' green hydro energy scheme at reservoir

Ruth Croman, managing partner, Macnabs; Lesley Larg, managing partner, Thorntons; and Nick Barclay, chair, Thorntons

Ruth Croman, managing partner, Macnabs; Lesley Larg, managing partner, Thorntons; and Nick Barclay, chair, Thorntons

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Two Scottish law firms founded in nineteenth century unveil merger

Fife Provost Jim Leishman (left), David Rickman MBE and R&A chief executive Mark Darbon at the groundbreaking ceremony for the R&A's new headquarters

Fife Provost Jim Leishman (left), David Rickman MBE and R&A chief executive Mark Darbon at the groundbreaking ceremony for the R&A's new headquarters

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Work begins on new R&A global HQ in St Andrews

Above, teachers are facing the reality of declining education budgets and the reductions in resourcing of schools

Above, teachers are facing the reality of declining education budgets and the reductions in resourcing of schools

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EIS: Investment in Scottish education is always the correct political choice

Above, the latest edition of Education HQ, published today in our print edition

Above, the latest edition of Education HQ, published today in our print edition

Read the latest edition of The Herald's trailblazing Education HQ supplement here

The Business School takes on around 800 new undergraduate students every year

The Business School takes on around 800 new undergraduate students every year

Strathclyde Business School counts on ‘useful learning’ to make a global impact

DC's journey from humble beginnings to running global designer brands epitomises resilience, hard work, and a commitment to quality

DC's journey from humble beginnings to running global designer brands epitomises resilience, hard work, and a commitment to quality

DC Singh: Creator of designer brands that are successful all over the world

Scottish rugby player reveals new 'long-term' business role

Scottish rugby player reveals new 'long-term' business role

Scottish rugby player reveals new 'long-term' business role

Scotland's largest city to consider next stage of tourist tax plan

Scotland's largest city to consider next stage of tourist tax plan

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Scotland's largest city to consider next stage of tourist tax plan

Plans to build high-speed trains at Longannet have finally been derailed.

Plans to build high-speed trains at Longannet have finally been derailed.

End of the line as Talgo confirm £40m train factory at Longannet won't go ahead

Bank of Scotland

Bank of Scotland

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to close 136 branches

'Beyond delighted': Entrepreneurs who won top competition launch first whiskies

'Beyond delighted': Entrepreneurs who won top competition launch first whiskies

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'Beyond delighted': Entrepreneurs who won top competition launch first whisky

Major change revealed at Glasgow Airport

A probe into ScottishPower owner’s £2.1 billion deal to buy North West Electricity Networks has been launched by Britain’s competition watchdog

A probe into ScottishPower owner’s £2.1 billion deal to buy North West Electricity Networks has been launched by Britain’s competition watchdog

Competition watchdog probes ScottishPower owner’s £2.1bn network deal

Euan Sutherland, chief executive, AG Barr

Euan Sutherland, chief executive, AG Barr

Why did Irn-Bru sparkle on the stock market?

Highlighting the many benefits of work-based learning, Scottish Apprenticeship Week in March showcases opportunities for the country’s young people, employers and communities through events, awards and inspiring success stories

Highlighting the many benefits of work-based learning, Scottish Apprenticeship Week in March showcases opportunities for the country’s young people, employers and communities through events, awards and inspiring success stories

Why Scottish apprenticeships are ‘Made for Business’

As DC Singh, a fashion industry icon, continues to lead, his vision shapes industries and inspires a new generation of entrepreneurs

As DC Singh, a fashion industry icon, continues to lead, his vision shapes industries and inspires a new generation of entrepreneurs

DC Singh's visionary fashion success inspires a new generation of entrepreneurs

Ryanair has an aircraft maintenance base at Prestwick in Ayrshire

Ryanair has an aircraft maintenance base at Prestwick in Ayrshire

Ryanair enjoys surge in profits after rise in fares

Acumen Glasgow. Photo by Ross Johnston/Newsline Media

Acumen Glasgow. Photo by Ross Johnston/Newsline Media

Top financial planning firm Acumen offers free financial health checks

US chicken giant reveals Scotland expansion in move to double number of restaurants

US chicken giant reveals Scotland expansion in move to double number of restaurants

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US giant reveals Scotland expansion in move to double number of UK restaurants

Ryanair launched new routes from Scottish airports last year

Ryanair launched new routes from Scottish airports last year

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Ryanair grows passenger numbers as it prepares to launch routes from Scotland

Banking giant unveils plans for £200 million makeover Scottish city centre landmark

Banking giant unveils plans for £200 million makeover Scottish city centre landmark

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Banking giant unveils plan for £200m makeover of Scottish city centre landmark

People passing shop window in Glasgow

People passing shop window in Glasgow

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John Swinney defends tax hikes as poll suggests Scots see no boost to public services

Scottish Michelin-starred chef puts 'celebrated' restaurant on market for sale

Scottish Michelin-starred chef puts 'celebrated' restaurant on market for sale

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Scottish Michelin-starred chef puts 'celebrated' restaurant on market for sale

The Davidson Cottage is pilgrimage site for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts

The Davidson Cottage is pilgrimage site for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts

Harley-Davidson

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Harley-Davidson steps in at eleventh hour to save its Scottish ancestral home

Ex-Trump aide warns FM: 'He doesn't give a s*** about Scotland and will hurt you'

Ex-Trump aide warns FM: 'He doesn't give a s*** about Scotland and will hurt you'

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Ex-Trump aide warns FM: 'He doesn't give a s*** about Scotland and will hurt you'

Paul McLennan, housing minister

Paul McLennan, housing minister

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Brian Donnelly: SNP homes law under fire as key Scottish housebuilding sector halved

Quick sale of famous Scottish city pub amid ‘strong demand’ in sector

Quick sale of famous Scottish city pub amid ‘strong demand’ in sector

Quick sale of famous Scottish city pub amid ‘strong demand’ in sector

The firm was founded by Derek Innes (right)

The firm was founded by Derek Innes (right)

Scottish construction firm eyes 'big year of growth'

Castle View's Sports and Leisure Management Group runs a London Aquatics site at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
(Photo by: Hufton+Crow/View Pictures/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Castle View's Sports and Leisure Management Group runs a London Aquatics site at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
(Photo by: Hufton+Crow/View Pictures/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Bridge of Allan firm signals bid to break into sports market

London Aquatics Centre, after the 2012 Games, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2011. Aquatic centre with Stratford silhouette in morning haze. (Photo by: Hufton+Crow/View Pictures/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

London Aquatics Centre, after the 2012 Games, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2011. Aquatic centre with Stratford silhouette in morning haze. (Photo by: Hufton+Crow/View Pictures/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Bridge of Allan firm signals bid to break into sports market

Family to sell hotel with ‘breathtaking sea views’ on famous Scottish road trip route

Family to sell hotel with ‘breathtaking sea views’ on famous Scottish road trip route

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Family to sell hotel with ‘breathtaking sea views’ on famous Scottish road trip route

Above, Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport offers excellent incentives for businesses

Above, Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport offers excellent incentives for businesses

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Tax incentive drives new wave of growth at Scotland's ports

Family sells major Scottish holiday park after more than two decades

Family sells major Scottish holiday park after more than two decades

Family sells major Scottish holiday park after more than two decades

Margo, the new kid on the block

Margo, the new kid on the block

Scots city sees major surge in independent restaurant deals

The cruises have been running for 50 years

The cruises have been running for 50 years

Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises celebrate 50 years with iconic photograph

Above, FPSO Western Isles in Scapa Flow

Above, FPSO Western Isles in Scapa Flow

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Stormier waters lie ahead at Scottish ports without planning reform

Scotland’s first-ever visitor levy has been approved by councillors in Edinburgh.

Scotland’s first-ever visitor levy has been approved by councillors in Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh Council

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Scotland’s first ever visitor levy approved by Edinburgh councillors

Iconic Glasgow venue The Vic

Iconic Glasgow venue The Vic

Glasgow School of Art

Iconic Glasgow venue The Vic brought back to life

First look inside famous Scottish hotel and golf resort after £15m renovation

First look inside famous Scottish hotel and golf resort after £15m renovation

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First look inside famous Scottish hotel and golf resort after £15m renovation

Clare Foster, Partner and Head of Clean Energy at Shepherd and Wedderburn

Clare Foster, Partner and Head of Clean Energy at Shepherd and Wedderburn

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Scottish Ports must shore up investment for a greener, prosperous future

'Momentous occasion' as huge copper stills arrive at new Scottish landmark distillery

'Momentous occasion' as huge copper stills arrive at new Scottish landmark distillery

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'Momentous occasion' as copper stills arrive at new Scottish landmark distillery

City of Glasgow College is leading the charge in meeting this demand, delivering world-class nautical and STEM education

City of Glasgow College is leading the charge in meeting this demand, delivering world-class nautical and STEM education

SCOTLAND'S PORTS

Major opportunities on the horizon for City of Glasgow College students

Orkney's success has been built on the archipelago’s strategic location in the North Sea and its prime asset of Scapa Flow, the largest natural harbour in the Northern Hemisphere

Orkney's success has been built on the archipelago’s strategic location in the North Sea and its prime asset of Scapa Flow, the largest natural harbour in the Northern Hemisphere

SCOTLAND'S PORTS

Investment is the quay to future prosperity at Orkney Harbours

The number of vessels using Peterhead Port’s Smith and Merchants quays has increased

The number of vessels using Peterhead Port’s Smith and Merchants quays has increased

SCOTLAND'S PORTS

Optimism on a major scale at Peterhead Port

An aid lorry with 47,000 bars of soap leaves the warehouse at Soapworks in 2022, heading for Ukrainian refugees on the Polish border

An aid lorry with 47,000 bars of soap leaves the warehouse at Soapworks in 2022, heading for Ukrainian refugees on the Polish border

Glasgow skincare business returns to profitability

Serica Energy chief executive Chris Cox, right, on the Bruce platform north east of Aberdeen

Serica Energy chief executive Chris Cox, right, on the Bruce platform north east of Aberdeen

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North Sea upheaval intensifies as heavyweight eyes multiple acquisitions

Scottish island distillery and estate to restore over 800 acres of peatland

Scottish island distillery and estate to restore over 800 acres of peatland

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Scottish island distillery and estate to restore over 800 acres of peatland

The Edinburgh skyline seen from Salisbury Crags

The Edinburgh skyline seen from Salisbury Crags

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'Celebreaktions' and 'Hobbidays': Scotland’s top travel trends for 2025 revealed

Above, St Benedict's High pupils are enhancing their communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills thanks to Powering Futures

Above, St Benedict's High pupils are enhancing their communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills thanks to Powering Futures

POWERING FUTURES

Scottish pupils' 'real-world' challenges build up confidence for the future

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes is pictured with Forth Ports Group CEO Stuart Wallace following the UK’s third largest port operator’s announcement of its £50 million private investment in infrastructure at the Port of Leith – having secured

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes is pictured with Forth Ports Group CEO Stuart Wallace following the UK’s third largest port operator’s announcement of its £50 million private investment in infrastructure at the Port of Leith – having secured

SCOTLAND'S PORTS

Infrastructure expansion is energised by green revolution at Forth Ports