Opinion: Wind power is the instant solution to our power addiction
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Opinion: Wind power is the instant solution to our power addictionLorna Corall Dey “Scotland will go broke,” scream the...
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The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Opinion: The Kirk’s need for a wider economic visionBy John Knox I am so disappointed with the Church of Scotland’s report A...
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The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis 5½ other dictators that Alex Salmond is likeIt’s the craze that’s sweeping the nation, the popular parlour game all the family...
View ArticleThirty years ago: Alex Higgins’ finest fortnight
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Thirty years ago: Alex Higgins’ finest fortnightSnooker is all things to all men – and women. Sign of a misspent youth perhaps,...
View ArticleThree McFrankensteins you wouldn’t want as your doctor
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Three McFrankensteins you wouldn’t want as your doctorDr Andrew Ure was a talented Glaswegian. Born in 1778, he studied...
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The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Useful Scots word: HumphThe word humph in English dictionaries is usually defined as an interjection indicating annoyance,...
View ArticleThe ignoble side of noble Scottish sex lives
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis The ignoble side of noble Scottish sex livesWhen it comes to sex, there can be little doubt that through history, how and with...
View ArticleVideo: Inspiration from the B2B Roadshow
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Video: Inspiration from the B2B RoadshowBusiness success depends on a number of factors – not least the needs to be inspired...
View ArticleA modest proposal: Dundee busters on every NHS menu
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis A modest proposal: Dundee busters on every NHS menuAccording to the NHS Scotland Gaelic Language Plan (draft), Gaelic “belongs...
View ArticleAfter Heineken, 7 other inappropriate Bond product placements
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis After Heineken, 7 other inappropriate Bond product placementsSo now we know. Heineken refreshes the parts of Her Majesty’s...
View ArticleFind a haggis burrito with a little Yelp from your friends
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Find a haggis burrito with a little Yelp from your friendsIf you are new to a city or in a strange part of town, how do you find...
View ArticleOpinion: ‘It’s the Sun wot sunk it’ – Murdoch’s email and the Yes campaign
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Opinion: ‘It’s the Sun wot sunk it’ – Murdoch’s email and the Yes campaignPhew, we can all relax about the row over Murdoch’s...
View ArticleWind farms and long spoons: Wee Eck versus The Donald
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Wind farms and long spoons: Wee Eck versus The DonaldIn this most bizarre and extraordinary tale of Wee Eck versus The Donald,...
View ArticleHendry’s latest 147 and why Scottish snooker hasn’t gone to pot
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Hendry’s latest 147 and why Scottish snooker hasn’t gone to potIn sport, small is rarely beautiful. The important football...
View ArticleTitles, Toiletgate and Topalov: super-strong chess grandmaster visits Edinburgh
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Titles, Toiletgate and Topalov: super-strong chess grandmaster visits EdinburghFollowing on from the recent cup finals in...
View ArticleWeir’s Week: bad bar timing, secret panels and a Euro amnesty
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Weir’s Week: bad bar timing, secret panels and a Euro amnestySaturday Form is temporary, class is permanent. One of vintage...
View ArticleEdinburgh can use Heineken Cup run to become a genuine power in the game
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Edinburgh can use Heineken Cup run to become a genuine power in the gameIt is an indication of how far the Scottish capital’s...
View ArticleAusterity cannot win against liberty, equality, fraternity … and growth
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Austerity cannot win against liberty, equality, fraternity … and growthBy John Knox The French election has shown us that there...
View ArticleAnnouncing our scheme to encourage new Scottish voices
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Announcing our scheme to encourage new Scottish voicesThe Caledonian Mercury is committed to encouraging open and free debate as...
View ArticleChickens: when it’s time to say goodbye
The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Chickens: when it’s time to say goodbyeThe occasional diary of a chicken-keeper Tell anyone that your cat has died, or your...
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