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Mussels as big as size 9 shoes set to reveal their secrets

15 May 2013   A diving expedition off the north coast of Scotland is set to discover the secrets of mussels as big as size 9 shoes. The scientific diving team from Heriot-Watt University’s School of Life Sciences is researching the habitat of the Horse mussel in Scapa Flow,... read more

Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde hosts first woodland games

14 May 2013   Pupils from schools across Glasgow with ambitions to follow in the footsteps of their sporting heroes, will show off their skills today (Tuesday, 14 May) in the first Woodland Games organised in celebration of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Hosted by the official Games... read more

Deputy First Minister opens Scotland’s first community-shareholder wind farm in Neilston

13 May 2013   First joint venture between a developer and a community in Scotland Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially opened the £15.6 million, four-turbine Neilston Community Wind Farm today (Monday 13 May). The people of Neilston bought a 28% share in the wind... read more

Between a Rock and an Art Place

8 May 2013   The Rock Trust, a charity that works with 16-25 year olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, has launched its five-week postcard art exhibition and auction at one of the capital’s most prestigious galleries. Some of Scotland’s top artists are... read more

Making a conservation conundrum add up

Protecting the language rights of young victims of crime

History on the doorstep to be revealed in towns and cities across Scotland

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Archaeologists seek hidden depths of maritime knowledge

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Mapping Scotland’s historic environment online

Waitrose set to open seventh Scottish store after planning approval for Milngavie

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