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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 12th April 2013
The Caledonian MercuryThe Factory built in Livingston for Motorola Closed in 2001. Now the Pyramids Business Park No, we have not come to terms with the death of Mrs Thatcher. All week we have been...
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Weir’s Week: 12th April 2013
The Caledonian MercuryHampden Park Where Maggie Thatcher was jeered — then forgotten Saturday It’s the last round of matches before the SPL divides into a top and bottom six. Kilmarnock’s failure for a...
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Scotland takes top places in Dream Kayak Locations Poll
The Caledonian MercuryLoch Ard A great location for canoes and kayaks A recent poll ran as part of a competition by Sitons (a leading online magazine for sit on top kayaks) has found Scotland to be the...
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SCOTTISH ECONOMY STALLS
The Caledonian MercuryThe Atrium in Jenners Reports out this week show that growth in Scotland’s private sector had slowed by the end March. The bad weather, which lasted in April, also hit the high...
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MALT AND BARLEY REVIEW: BURN STEWART
The Caledonian MercuryIslay — the Whisky Isle Not much of Scotland’s whisky industry is owned directly from Scotland. The Edrington Group, Gordon & MacPhail come to mind. However, it’s good to see...
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GOOD NEWS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND GROWTH
The Caledonian MercuryFewer People need the Services of the Job Centres The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that unemployment in Scotland has fallen below 200,000...
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MCEWAN’S: THE FUTURE’S RED!
The Caledonian MercuryA Traditional Advert for McEwans The new owners of McEwan’s, the iconic Scottish beer, has launched its first new ale since buying the company from Heineken two years ago. The...
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PR FIRMS WIN COPYRIGHT CASE
The Caledonian MercuryThe UK Supreme Court A battle has been raging between the owners of national newspapers (the traditional ones, not the Caledonian Mercury) and the Public Relations industry over...
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Goodbye to all that: Annie’s Loo!
The Caledonian MercuryThe Celebrations in Govan when Annie Gibbons got her Loo Pictures courtesy of the Publishers You have to be of a certain age to remember the ‘cludgie’. It’s not something anyone...
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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 19th April 2013
The Caledonian MercuryThe Nature Reserve at Duddingston Spring has finally arrived. April showers are being blown in on a lively west wind. The sun teases us with an appearance from time to time. Lawns...
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LABOUR’S SPRING CONFERENCE
The Caledonian MercuryLabour Leader, Ed Miliband It’s Spring – and the Party Spring Conference Season is almost over. In the week that saw the funeral of Margaret Thatcher, aspects of her legacy linger...
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RISKS FOR HOME WEBTAILERS
The Caledonian MercuryOnline Auction Site New research from Direct Line for Business (DL4B) shows that one person in six across the UK (or around eight million) is operating as an ‘online business from...
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CELEBRATING JOHN MUIR DAY – 21st APRIL 2013
The Caledonian MercuryThe John Muir Way in East Lothian He’s a recently discovered Scottish hero. But we are finally making up for our neglect with the first ever John Muir Day – Sunday 21st April, the...
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WEIR’S WEEK: 19th April 2013
The Caledonian MercuryMelrose Sevens Website Saturday It’s the second Saturday in April, and that means the Melrose Sevens. Saracens, the defending champions, reign supreme again, but only just as they...
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YOUTH BUSINESS SCOTLAND AWARDED £1.65 MILLION
The Caledonian MercuryYouth Business Scotland, part of The Prince’s Trust Scotland’s young people can look forward to continued business start up support, thanks to £1.65 million of funding. Finance...
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DIGITAL 2013: Preview
The Caledonian MercuryImage from a Previous Show World-renown brands such as LinkedIn, Chillingo, Pearson, The Guardian and STV will be among the speakers at this year’s Digital 2013, held at the SECC...
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MIXED NEWS FOR THE SCOTTISH ECONOMY
The Caledonian Mercury“Domestic Repairs, Maintenance and Improvements – Price Sensitive” A report from The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) suggests that the outlook for small Scottish building...
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QUEEN’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE
The Caledonian MercuryBenromach – Flagship Distillery for Gordon & MacPhail Two Scottish organisations are celebrating after winning the Queen’s Award on more than one occasion. Michael...
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THE MALT AND BARLEY REVIEW: ‘Whisky Gloss’?
The Caledonian Mercury‘WHISKY GLOSS’ – ever feel like you’ve been cheated? I feel Ill. Well, I have been ill, with what, it seems increasingly likely, is an ulcer. At least, I’m hoping it’s an ulcer,...
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EDINBURGH FESTIVALS
The Caledonian MercuryThe Fringe Offices in the High Street Festivals the world over depend on sponsorship for the financial viability. The largest of them — the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — is no...
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