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Stonehenge's 'altar stone' originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

Researchers are one step closer to understanding how Stonehenge was created

The Independent UK

100 jobs to be created in £3 million boost for whisky industry in Highlands

A HUNDRED new jobs are expected to be created as the Scottish Government announces a £3.1 million cash injection into “green” developments for…

The National (Scotland)

Stonehenge's 13,200-pound Altar Stone originated in northeastern Scotland, more than 450 miles away

Researchers analyzed Stonehenge's Altar Stone and determined that its chemical makeup is similar to that of stones found in northeastern Scotland.

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Stonehenge Altar Stone from Scotland not Wales, research finds, shattering experts' century-old belief

The findings suggest that one of the most famous stones in the world was moved much further than had been believed

Evening Standard

Stonehenge megalith came from Scotland, not Wales, ‘jaw-dropping’ study finds

Monument’s largest ‘bluestone’ moved more than 450 miles – a discovery researchers say rewrites relationships between Neolithic populations

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge Altar Stone was transported 430 miles from Scotland, say scientists

Previously it was believed that the six-tonne sandstone had been brought to the monument in Wiltshire from Wales.

The Independent UK

Scotland scraps universal winter fuel payment and prepares for more cuts

Shona Robison says decision forced by chancellor’s withdrawal of benefit in other parts of UK

The Guardian - UK

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Police probe into Nicola Sturgeon and SNP finances 'still ongoing', top officer says

THE investigation into Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP’s finances remains “ongoing”, Scotland’s most senior police officer has said ...

The National (Scotland)

‘Rebuilt from scratch’: how Edinburgh international film festival got back on its feet

Following its closure two years ago, the festival returns with world premieres, a new £50,000 prize and a focus on industry in a format that has had a ‘radical rethink’

The Guardian - UK

'Party before country': Kate Forbes savages Scottish Labour MPs over benefit cut

KATE Forbes has accused the UK Government of driving "a coach and horses through the devolution settlement" as she launched a fierce…

The National (Scotland)

Richard Murphy: Why GERS is inherently biased against Scotland

IT is GERS day – the one when the Scottish Government publishes data that seems deliberately designed to provide the very worst view of…

The National (Scotland)

Watch as top economist expertly debunks Scotland’s GERS figures

Richard Murphy has expertly debunked the GERS figures released today ...

The National (Scotland)

Universal Winter Fuel Payments to be axed in Scotland – find out if you're affected

LABOUR cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment mean the benefit will no longer be universal and will now only apply to some pensioners.

The National (Scotland)

Phantom Limb by Chris Kohler review – an unusual debut

This tale of cynicism and miracles in remote Scotland offers a bleakly funny vision of life

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Public money should be 'clawed back' after large Scottish land sales, charity says

PUBLIC money which is given to large private estates should be reclaimed by local communities once they have been sold, a leading charity has said…

The National (Scotland)

Caitlin Logan: We can’t behave like Commonwealth Games represent something normal

SOMETIMES it’s easy to forget that Scotland really is a part of Great Britain – especially when you surround yourself with people who bear no…

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Lydia Ko pulls an all-nighter after winning gold, heads to Scotland with Olympic medal in tow

“It's great because it will probably be my last time playing the British Open at St. Andrews,” said Ko.

The National (Scotland)

Scots being 'ripped off' over plans to transport Scottish electricity to England

SCOTS are being “ripped off” by new plans for a multi-billion “super highway” to transport renewable energy generated in Scotland to…

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Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the Scotland again this week according to the Met Office - see exactly when and the best spots to see…

The National (Scotland)

'No coalitions': Anas Sarwar rules out Labour deals after 2026 Holyrood election

ANAS Sarwar has ruled out Scottish Labour entering a coalition with any other party after the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

End of self-referrals for Scottish young people's gender clinic

Scotland’s gender service for young people will no longer accept self-referrals, officials have confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to Europe ferry ‘could return at start of 2025 with government backing’

A FERRY connecting Scotland to mainland Europe could be reinstated by March 2025 if the Scottish or UK Government helps with start-up funding,…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to lead General Election review as SNP publish conference agenda

THE agenda for the SNP’s upcoming party conference has been published and is set to include a two and a half hour review of the General Election…

The National (Scotland)

A FAMILY farm park in southern Scotland has been put up for sale...

The National (Scotland)

Fresh calls for reinstatement of Scotland to Europe ferry

AN MSP has called on the Scottish and UK Governments to “come together and work together” to work on the reinstatement of a Scotland…

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