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The quest to understand the links between plants and climate

The quest to understand the links between plants and climate
For Victorians hoping to deck their halls with traditional boughs of holly, Christmas in 1876 would be one of deep disappointment and leave James McNab, curator of the botanical gardens in Edinburgh, perplexed.

Argentina's Diego Maradona on his way to scoring his second goal during the 1986 World Cup quarter final Picture: Getty Images

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Scottish airports face festive strike action due to pay dispute

Scottish airports face festive strike action due to pay dispute

Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

Business Briefing Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

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Capital clubs bounce back with profits, investing in stadiums and a boutique hotel

Special Series Football clubs bounce back with profits, backed by US mogul, fund managers and fans

Cosa Nostra whisky has caused outrage in Italy

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NatWest chief executive Alison Rose said the group is

Bank staff secure pay rise to cope with inflation

The John Lewis Partnership is to build 1,000 homes

John Lewis to develop 1,000 houses through Scottish tie-up

Liv Barber and Jenny Benson, founders of Walking Tours in the UK.

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Scottish airports face festive strike action due to pay dispute

Scottish airports face festive strike action due to pay dispute

Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

Business Briefing Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

Andrew Malcolm said: ‘I want to make sure every generation that works in the business sees a secure future, a secure income’

Ian McConnell: Boss of 100-year-old firm's uplifting view of responsibility to staff

Weir and abrdn to join FTSE 100 as churn at the top hits financial crisis levels

Weir and abrdn to join FTSE 100 as churn at the top hits financial crisis levels

Next snaps up majority stake in Joules

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Pub near Robert the Bruce Bannockburn site for sale

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Upmarket capital retailer to close with immediate effect

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Husband and wife team acquires wealth management business

Business Briefing Husband and wife team acquires wealth management business

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Glasgow office lettings hit nine-year high

Luxury retailer Mulberry reports £3.8m loss as UK economy falters

Luxury retailer Mulberry reports £3.8m loss as UK economy falters

Rangers roar back with record revenue, but 'grave' concerns over alcohol ban plan

Special Series Rangers roar back with record revenue, but 'grave' concerns over alcohol ban plan

‘Bittersweet’ decision as Scottish fashion boutique founded in 1969 to close

Screen Scotland acquires rights to Edinburgh International Film Festival

Screen Scotland purchases rights to Edinburgh International Film Festival

A warm welcome for new wave of Scottish energy projects

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New Scottish head for global law firm

Müller is set to increase recyclability by converting all coloured milk caps to clear

Clear to see as dairy firm converts green semi-skimmed milk caps to clear

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Argentina's Diego Maradona on his way to scoring his second goal during the 1986 World Cup quarter final Picture: Getty Images

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Capital clubs bounce back with profits, investing in stadiums and a boutique hotel

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The John Lewis Partnership is to build 1,000 homes

John Lewis to develop 1,000 houses through Scottish tie-up

Liv Barber and Jenny Benson, founders of Walking Tours in the UK.

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Gillian MacDonald, Master Blender & Head of Whisky Creation, The Glenmorangie Company

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Scottish airports face festive strike action due to pay dispute

Scottish airports face festive strike action due to pay dispute

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Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

Business Briefing Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

Andrew Malcolm said: ‘I want to make sure every generation that works in the business sees a secure future, a secure income’

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Weir and abrdn to join FTSE 100 as churn at the top hits financial crisis levels

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Capital clubs bounce back with profits, investing in stadiums and a boutique hotel

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The John Lewis Partnership is to build 1,000 homes

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Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

Business Briefing Mackintosh House: Historic home of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists for sale

Andrew Malcolm said: ‘I want to make sure every generation that works in the business sees a secure future, a secure income’

Ian McConnell: Boss of 100-year-old firm's uplifting view of responsibility to staff

Special Series

Celtic hail record trading gains, former director who saved club warns on austerity

Special Series Celtic hail record trading gains, former director who saved club warns on austerity

The hotel is celebrating its 30th anniversary

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Ardnahoe Distillery

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Climate for Change

Home heating currently accounts for 14 per cent of the UK’s carbon emissions, but the trial would see hydrogen used as a greener alternative.

Fife hydrogen trial short on sign ups despite offering £1k ‘bribe’

The quest to understand the links between plants and climate

The quest to understand the links between plants and climate

New garden room has ignited debate over the future of precious wild spaces

New garden room has ignited debate over the future of precious wild spaces

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Kate Winslet says £17k energy bill for Scottish girl’s needs ‘completely wrong’

Couple in 'brutal' visa battle despite husband's UK citizenship

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The quest to understand the links between plants and climate

The quest to understand the links between plants and climate

Dementia patients inner desires should be catered for

Dementia patients inner desires should be catered for

Scots is recognised as a language by the Scottish Government, is protected by the UK Government under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, and was included in UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger

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