It’s been an incredible year – that’s crystal clear

A Scottish crystal company has broken new ground with unprecedented growth globally year on year. The award-winning family-owned Glencairn business has revealed, in its end of year figures, that it has broken through the £10 million revenue barrier for the first time with a 20% year on year increase and their largest percentage annual increase…

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Ban on shock collars in Scotland is a win for animal welfare

Scotland’s decision to ban  the use of electric shock collars and other electronic training devices has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA has worked alongside campaigners to ban these aversive training methods across the UK, with Wales banning them in 2010.The  Scottish Government had initially planned to regulate the use of shock…

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Sensational video shows off Edinburgh with daring stunts

A video showing the sights of Edinburgh has become a massive internet hit. But it’s not your standard tourist trip through the city, as it shows cyclists taking on free runners in a variety of landmarks throughout the capital. The race begins at Edinburgh Castle, and are asked by tourists for the best way to…

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Swinney should apologise for LBTT say property experts

Property experts are calling for the Deputy First Minister to apologise for mistakes made in the introduction of the new stamp duty tax in the same way he has said sorry for errors made in the ‘Named Persons Act’. Bell Ingram, one of the country’s leading land and estate agents, believe that John Swinney’s admission…

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