10 Feb, 2025

Irvine Welsh takes hilarious swipe at Scotsman critic after fan’s book collection is destroyed by pooch

SCOTS author Irvine Welsh has taken a hilarious swipe at critics of his novels after a fan’s book collection was destroyed by his pooch. Dave Stannard was left gutted on Friday when he returned home in Bradford, Yorkshire to find that his Welsh novels had been demolished by his pet dog. Pictured: Irvine Welsh. (C) […]

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Travel agency takes flight after employees’ talent recognised 

AN EDINBURGH based venue is highlighting its diverse workforce as part of Scottish Careers Week, after one employee helped spark the founding of a new division of the business.   With a wide portfolio of businesses including a luxury hotel and city centre cafe, Surgeons Quarter, the commercial arm of The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh […]

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Scotland takes feminist approach to international relations

SCOTLAND has become the first nation in the UK to adopt a feminist approach to its international relations. The publication of a new paper today by Europe and International Development Minister Christina McKelvie, ‘Taking a Feminist Approach to International Relations’ (FAIR), sets out the Scottish Government’s commitment to the cause. The aim of FAIR is […]

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