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SEABIRDS RISK “EXTINCTION”
The Caledonian MercuryPuffins along with guillemots and razorbills are under threat A report from RSPB Scotland suggests that a number of seabird colonies could face ‘extinction’ unless action is taken...
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INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM – ENCOURAGING
The Caledonian MercuryThe Referendum will ask the single question – Should Scotland be an independent country? An interim report from the Electoral Commission suggests preparations for next year’s...
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THE SCIENCE ENTREPRENEURS OF TOMORROW
The Caledonian MercuryThe Winners of the Converge Challenge 2013 What do you see when you look in someone’s eyes – laughter, love, loss? But it seems that our eyes can reveal much more. Indeed, a new...
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A CRISIS OF CARE
The Caledonian MercuryIt is inescapable. The cost of care is not going away… and we will have to dig deep in our pockets to pay for it By Tim Cocking Director of Bright Care Jeremy Hunt is right to...
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Business owners “asleep at the wheel” on changing technology
The Caledonian MercuryOver a THIRD of CEOs don’t have anyone ‘IT Savvy’ on their team New research from the business organisation, Vistage, reveals the worrying fact that nearly half (46%) of the chief...
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‘REALITY CHECK’ FOR HOUSE PRICES – BUT BUBBLE FEAR IN EDINBURGH
The Caledonian MercuryDemand for flats is high across Scotland There’s been a gradual but steady change in the Scottish property market. In the past few years, a growing number of homes have been...
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SCOTS EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT BOTH RISE
The Caledonian MercuryEmployment has risen for ten consecutive months This morning saw yet more positive news about the Scottish economy, with a number of Scots in work continuing to rise. The latest...
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RECORD-BREAKING SUPPORT FOR PHILIPPINES APPEAL
The Caledonian MercuryThis tragedy has touched the hearts of millions When tragedy strikes anywhere in the world, people in Scotland respond both quickly and generously. So when the Disasters Emergency...
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REFERENDUM – THE NEXT HURDLE PASSED
The Caledonian MercuryThe Bill was passed unanimously The Scottish Parliament has unanimously passed legislation which will allow the Scottish Independence Referendum to be held next year. The bill,...
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OPENNESS, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRUST?
The Caledonian MercuryHow ‘accountable’ are our politicians? If you are to believe the politicians, then politics is about openness, accountability and trust. The problem today however is that all too...
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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 15 NOVEMBER 2013
The Caledonian MercuryThe devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan (Pic: from Twitter) The devastating typhoon in the Philippines has sent a wave of sympathy around the world. It has reached Scotland, with...
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WEIR’S WEEK: 15TH NOVEMBER 2013
The Caledonian MercuryRoss Country’s Victoria Park in Dingwall Saturday Days after the riots in Amsterdam, Dingwall was a far quieter place as Ross County played host to Celtic, almost entirely due to...
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COMMENT – CURRENCY UNION?
The Caledonian MercuryCould Scotland keep the Pound? There has been an elephant in the room for some time now – and now it has finally been acknowledged. Throughout the debate on the independence...
View ArticleTHE KELTIE CLIPPIE STRIKES AGAIN!
The Caledonian MercuryThe latest production from the Keltie Tivoli We’ve sometimes had the feeling that the referendum debate thus far has been rather entrenched – two loads of people taking themselves...
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PREVIOUSLY…SCOTLAND’S HISTORY FESTIVAL
The Caledonian MercuryCraiglockhart – where Sassoon met Owen in 1917 We’re entering the second week of this year’s History Festival. What makes this event special is the way in which it blends expert...
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ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGERS – LARGEST IN EUROPE AFTER DEAL
The Caledonian MercuryLloyds says that Scottish Widows is ‘core’ to its operation There’s not much in the Scottish financial sector that’s still owned in Scotland or indeed even has a ‘Scottish’ name...
View ArticleMerchiston boys take part in Survival of the Fittest
The Caledonian MercuryA group of Merchiston Castle School boys with Mr and Mrs Timms completed in ‘The Survival of the Fittest’ Adventure Race around Edinburgh, Sunday 20th October. Antoine finished...
View ArticleMerchiston Castle School Wins ISGA Scottish Open
The Caledonian MercuryMerchiston Castle School is steeped in sporting excellence and for over 180 years the School has produced a wide range of sportsmen. From the three Merchistonians who played for...
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INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The Caledonian MercurySACCADE – Winners both in Scotland and Internationally Two start-up companies, SACCADE Diagnostics from the University of Aberdeen and UXCam from University College, London, have...
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WARNING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The Caledonian MercurySMEs are being targetted There are all too many bogus messages on the Internet, warning of supposed threats to computer security. However, when one comes from National Crime...
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