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OUTDOORS – LEANING ON FRESH AIR
The Caledonian MercuryThe Great Outdoors should be an essential part of education Outdoor education has been shown across time and geography to be an effective and safe means of learning. It’s relevant...
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RECOVERY IN THE HOUSING MARKET – BUT WHERE ARE THE SELLERS?
The Caledonian MercuryThere’s an imbalance in the housing market The latest survey from the Nationwide Building Society suggests that house process across the UK rose by 8.4% last year. This is the...
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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 3RD JANUARY 2014
The Caledonian MercuryWinter Market in the Grassmarket (Picture from Facebook) I was sitting in a pub in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh, listening to some live fiddle music, when I came across a rather...
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VELOCITYLIGHT – A CROWDFUND CAMPAIGN WORTH BACKING
The Caledonian MercuryThe team needs your support Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular way of raising money for projects of all kinds. But this strikes us as being one which every cyclist in...
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TREASURY’S DEBT PLEDGE
The Caledonian Mercury‘Cast Iron Guarantee’ The question of the UK’s considerable debt has been part of the ongoing debate in the lead up to the Independence Referendum later this year. The White Paper...
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EDINBURGH BASED EVENTS COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW YORK TATTOO ON KICKSTARTER
The Caledonian MercuryBringing the best of a Scottish tradition to New York in a fast paced celebration of music and dance! The New York Tattoo will showcase some of the finest bands, Highland dancers...
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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 17th January 2014
The Caledonian MercuryDuddingston Loch – herons are returning to their nests It looks like the herons are back. Twice now I’ve seen them checking out their nests in the willow trees at Duddingston Loch...
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PENTLAND FIRTH’S POTENTIAL ENERGY RESOURCE
The Caledonian MercuryTidal Turbine Research by scientists from Edinburgh and Oxfod Universities suggests that the Pentland Firth could provide up to half of Scotland’s power from renewable energy. The...
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The Caledonian MercuryScotland’s professional rugby teams – ‘not good enough’ (Picture – SRU) So that’s it for another year. No Scottish interest in Europe beyond the pool stages of the Heineken Cup...
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NAPIER – HELPING BATHE THE WOUNDS OF CONFLICT
The Caledonian Mercury Napier University – the only one in the UK in this EU project Scottish researchers have opened their doors to academics from Kosovo affected by over a decade of ethnic conflict...
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THE DO IT YOURSELF COMMUNITY
The Caledonian Mercury Bridgend Farmhouse As council budgets are slashed, local authorities are being forced to explore new ways in which their services can be delivered. Everything is on the agenda –...
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LETTER FROM SCOTLAND 24th January 2014
The Caledonian Mercury The poetry of Robert Burns Hand written manuscripts on display at the National Library of Scotland It has come three years late but it’s welcome for a’ that. We have finally seen...
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CURRENCY UNION NEEDS FOUNDATIONS FOR ‘A DURABLE UNION’
The Caledonian Mercury Technical discussions about a currency union When making their minds up about how to vote in this year’s Independence Referendum, the question of what currency Scotland will use...
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Why a Scottish company is causing fury in Ibiza
The Caledonian Mercury Even Paris Hilton is campaigning against Cairn Energy’s plans A personal view by Nick Clayton in Ibiza Plans by Edinburgh’s Cairn Energy to look for oil and gas off Ibiza’s coast...
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INTERFACE looks for innovative food and drinks firms
The Caledonian Mercury Grants of £40,000 available for innovative companies INTERFACE, the organisation which promotes partnerships between business and academics, has called on Food and Drink...
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THE SECOND BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN
The Caledonian Mercury The Statute of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn It will take place, as the original one did, over two glorious days, at the end of June. The 700th anniversary of Robert the...
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Independence – a bare knuckle fight?
The Caledonian Mercury Scotland would ‘walk away’ from the pound after a ‘Yes’ vote So – the gloves are off. The Westminster politicians have changed their tactics – from charm offensive to plain...
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DO WE NEED OSBORNE OR BARROSO’S PERMISSION?
The Caledonian Mercury Scotland doesn’t need permission to use the Pound There’s been a lot of hot air and printer’s ink spilled over the past few days over the contentious issues of Scotland’s future...
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PROOF OF THE BACKLASH
The Caledonian Mercury The currency hasn’t played the part the ‘No’ campaign expected One could almost feel sorry for the ‘No’ campaign. They must have thought they’d played a blinder – part...
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LETTER FROM GERMANY 24th February 2014
The Caledonian Mercury Bavarians, Prussians and the indy debate Germans have a positive image of Scotland – though largely based on whisky, football and scenery Up until a few months ago the usual...
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