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Chamber hails 'significant economic impact' in boon for tram expansion plans
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (651+ words) Edinburgh's leading business body has backed plans to expand the city's tram network between Granton and the Royal Infirmary. Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has expressed "robust support" for the proposed expansion, a public consultation run by City of Edinburgh Council…...
Award-nominated King's Theatre show cancelled one hour before curtain up
2+ week, 5+ day ago (398+ words) A theatre show with an all-star cast was called off an hour before the curtain was due to be lifted at the King's Theatre tonight. The show, based on a 1990s sitcom, is just days away from the end of a…...
Discovery of 'elephant-sized' hole at George Square leads to major delays
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (249+ words) The unexpected discovery of a hole, the size of an 'elephant', had forced council bosses to delay the reopening of George Square North...
Glasgow 'embracing' e-bikes as hire scheme passes 170, 000 rides
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (272+ words) Glasgow's fully electric cycle hire scheme has recorded over 170, 000 rides since its launch late last year. The early momentum reflects the success of the city's new partnership with Swedish operator Voi - with ride numbers up 114% compared with the same period…...
Meet the Mc Raes - A Scottish dynasty and future world Rally champion
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (1403+ words) The lives of the Mc Rae family have been defined by minutes and seconds. Over the course of a couple of hours, they were caught in the moments that have spanned decades. Fittingly and poignantly, it was events of 30 years…...
New Giffnock restaurant fails to deliver on big flavours
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1139+ words) The light bouncing off a slowly rotating disco ball in the corner of East Market is no match for the sparkle of a sequin-clad group of women seated in the middle of the room. Presumably out for a long-overdue festive…...
'Hidden gems at great value': New underground wine bar opens in Glasgow
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (213+ words) An intimate Parisian-style wine bar and cellar offering an 'escape from the everyday' has opened in Glasgow this week. Located below The Caravan Shop on Great Western Road, at Cellar, guests are invited to discover an ever-evolving wine list full…...
Inside the Michelin Guide listed restaurant at Robert Burns' 'favourite howff"
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (893+ words) If the walls at The Globe Inn could talk, what fascinating tales of "passion and poetry" spanning more than four centuries they would have to share. First established in 1610, the historic inn lies tucked away from the hubbub of Dumfries…...
Review: Bonkers island restaurant in uniques surroundings thrills and delights
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (963+ words) Award-winning food writer Julia Bryce ventures to the isle of Islay for a food experience for the ages at stunning Ardbeg House. Stepping into Ardbeg House which opened just a week ago, the only word suitable to describe the newly…...
Boy charged over 'indecent exposure' incidents in Glasgow
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (69+ words) A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with indecent exposure offences in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, police said. Boy charged over 'indecent exposure' incidents in Glasgow A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection…...