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£150m bridge over River Tay opens

‘A £150m road crossing over the River Tay has officially opened after years of planning and construction. The Cross Tay Link Road runs from west of the A9 and joins with the A93 and A94 north of Scone. A report previously prepared for Perth and Kinross Council said it would pave the way for thousands of new jobs and relieve traffic congestion. The project centres around Destiny Bridge – a three-span structure crossing the River Tay – and the New Kingsway – a 6km (3.7 miles) stretch of new carriageway.…

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Scottish Govt News – Plan for future of Grangemouth

Plan for future of Grangemouth – (via Scot Gov Website 19/03/25) ‘Summary of Project Willow report published: Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future. The plan – which is backed by £25 million from the Scottish Government and £200 million from the UK Government – will support jobs, unlock investment and drive growth. The £1.5 million feasibility study – published today by EY – follows the recent decision by Petroineos to decommission the…

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Womens Curling World Championships 2025 – Scotland

Scotland knocked out of curling worlds by holders Canada Scotland have been knocked out of the World Women’s Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to the reigning champions Canada at the play-off stage in South Korea. (March 22 2025) The top six finish though does gaurantee a spot at The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. BBC REPORT: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c1kj1g9djgno ‘Scotland have been knocked out of the World Women’s Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to reigning champions and eventual finalists Canada at the play-off stage in South Korea. Sophie Jackson’s rink, ranked 19th…

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Scottish Budget 2025-26 Parliament approves spending plan

The 2025-26 Scottish Budget has been approved by Parliament, including £21.7 billion for health & social care and more than £15 billion for local councils, alongside social security measures supporting an estimated two million people. Scot Gov Website Post: The Budget invests: £21.7 billion in health and social care services, including almost £200 million to cut waiting times and help reduce delayed discharge £6.9 billion in social security, expected to support around two million people in 2025‑26 £4.9 billion in climate-positive investment more than £7 billion for infrastructure more than…

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Glasgow To host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow, Scotland will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The games will be the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games and will return to Glasgow 12 years after the 2014 games. Features of the 2026 games. The games will feature 10 sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, track cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, bowls, and basketball.

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Scotland Exit Euro 2024 after Group Stage

Scotland have exited the 2024 European Football Championships in Germany at the group stage after a largely disappointing campaign. Hopes were high that Scotland could make the knockout stages of a major mens football tournament for the first time but all three matches were to end in mainly uninspiring performances for The Tartan army who travelled in large numbers. BBC REPORT – Tom English ‘Scotland stunned, sickened, suckered and out of Euros’ ‘Outcome the same, only year and city changes’ Scotland needed that break because their overall play was inaccurate…

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Scotland 2-2 Finland (mens national team)

Scotlands’ Mens National Team have drawn with Finland in the final warm up match before heading to the European Championships in Germany. BBC Scotland Report: ‘Scotland head off to the Euros in disappointing fashion after spurning a two-goal lead to draw with Finland at Hampden. An ugly own goal from Arttu Hoskonen lifted sprits following a subdued start, before Lawrence Shankland nodded home to ramp up the celebrations. The Tartan Army party was put on hold when Benjamin Kallman pulled one back, before an 85th-minute penalty – awarded by the…

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Celtic win SPFL Title for 2023/24

Celtic have been crowned The SPFL Champions for 2023/24 with a 54th Title. SPFL REPORT: ‘Celtic lift cinch Premiership title on Trophy Day The champions defeated St Mirren 3-2 at home Celtic celebrated getting their hands on the cinch Premiership trophy with a 3-2 home win over St. Mirren. Mark O’Hara scored a double for the visitors with Matt O’Riley, Kyogo Furuhashi and Luis Palma on target for Brendan Rodgers’ men. The match also signalled Joe Hart’s final Celtic Park appearance and the former England international was given a standing…

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