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Children are opening advent calendars today, but many won't receive a new book this Christmas.

You can change that with our Christmas appeal, in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
Celebrate the very first festive season with Apex Hotels as custodian of the iconic Victorian Dunblane Hydro, where sparkle, spirit and unforgettable moments await.

Enter HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/dunb...
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
'Dr Upton should never have been put through such a grotesque media circus for simply doing her job'

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December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"There's no difference between drawing that comparison and, say, implying that identifying as a woman instantly makes you akin to Myra Hindley or Rosemary West" || @marissamacwhirter.bsky.social

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December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The full-time posts are set to be axed following the revelation of a £35m funding gap

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December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has bowed to pressure and rearranged some exams following accusations that some pupils were being treated unfairly

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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The owners of one of Glasgow's best loved restaurants will be heading to the Supreme Court in London next year in the hopes of finally re-opening

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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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A very necessary and important column from my @heraldscotland.bsky.social colleague Marissa MacWhirter
#SandiePeggie tribunal and the ongoing gender critical movement are setting back feminism by decades. The amount of misogynistic backlash unleashed on people who disagree with them says it all really.

www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2568...
December 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The major development beside leisure facilities in Edinburgh is to be approved after scrutiny by the Scottish Government. 👇
Plans for homes and student housing next to a 'well-known venue' are expected to be given the green light.

@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Plans for homes and student housing next to a 'well-known venue' are expected to be given the green light.

@brianpdonnelly.bsky.social has more in today's Business Briefing: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
December 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"It is alleged that Peggie shared 10 points in a 'Benidorm group chat,' including describing the aftermath of the floods as looking like a 'giant bowl of Coco Pops'.

Peggie had allegedly referred to Dr Upton as 'it', 'weirdo' and 'freak'." || Marissa MacWhirter 👇

𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴
December 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The government has published a flurry of education data today. If you know where to look, you can find clear evidence of broken SNP promises.
The SNP has made a number of specific, measurable commitments around teacher numbers. Official data now shows that it has failed to meet any of them.

Education Writer and former teacher @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social analyses the figures 👇
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The SNP has made a number of specific, measurable commitments around teacher numbers. Official data now shows that it has failed to meet any of them.

Education Writer and former teacher @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social analyses the figures 👇
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Claudia Winkleman pictured at Windsor Castle today after being made an MBE.

The Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing host was honoured for services to broadcasting.

𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘉𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Former Celtic and Motherwell striker John 'Dixie' Deans has died at the age of 79.

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December 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This Christmas, you can help give a child the gift of reading

Get involved in our Christmas appeal, in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Exclusive: Scotland is to get a new Screen Machine within months after a “colossal” effort to secure the future of the mobile cinema service for the Highlands & Islands raised almost £1.5m.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568092... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Plans for almost 1,000 new homes and a hotel in a Scottish city have been recommended for approval.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social aldscotland

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December 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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📈 A Scottish family-run engineering company has been sold to a major Japanese business.

📈 The deal leads our weekly round-up.

Via @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Dr Beth Upton is the real winner in the Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling || @marissamacwhirter.bsky.social

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𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘴/𝘗𝘈 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
BREAKING

Official figures show that teacher numbers remain well below the levels pledged by the Scottish Government in recent years

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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Gender critical feminism and the fight over defining gender upholds the patriarchy. The fights not done yet but my take on yesterdays tribunal
#sandiepeggie #nhsfife

www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2568... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
EXCLUSIVE

The operator of the service had warned the 'precious resource' was at risk of being wound up

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@brianjaffa.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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♦️Significant English expansion drive revealed by Scottish law firm
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English expansion drive revealed by Scottish law firm
Scottish law firm unveils major expansion plans in England
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December 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Exclusive: Scotland is to get a new Screen Machine within months after a “colossal” effort to secure the future of the mobile cinema service for the Highlands & Islands raised almost £1.5m.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568092... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM