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SNP MP says Northern Isles' views on independence would 'have to be respected'
The economic case for independence was undermined when an SNP MP admitted the Northern Isles could break away from an independent Scotland. (...)
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'Scotland is being used as the guinea pig' — coastguard cuts criticised
Scottish Government Ministers view plans to axe coastguard stations as a "triple blow" to Scotland's maritime safety. (...)
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Royal Mail deliveries to Dundee are less than first class
Dundee postcodes have the worst delivery record in mainland Scotland, according to latest Royal Mail figures. (...)
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MSPs condemn plan to cull coastguard
A proposed cull on coastguard bases, which could see the Fife Ness station axed, has received strong condemnation at Holyrood. (...)
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House of Commons transport committee report strengthens case of Fife Ness Coastguard station
A proposed cull of Coastguard bases, which would see the Fife Ness station axed, has been branded seriously flawed by a group of MPs. (...)
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Campaigners take fight to save coastguard centres to Downing Street
Fife MPs have backed a petition campaign to save UK coastguard stations. (...)
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Hopes that under-threat coastguard station at Fife Ness may earn reprieve
News that the UK's closure-threatened coastguard stations, including Fife Ness, could be in line for an 11th hour reprieve has been hailed as a "victory for common sense." (...)
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West Sands rescue underlines vale of local knowledge as Coastguard faces cuts
The importance of local knowledge in the Coastguard has been demonstrated by the rescue of a young student cut off by the tide near St Andrews. (...)
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Chamber's disappointment at Royal Mail's Dundee performance
The chief executive of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce says it is "really disappointing" that the area's postal staff recorded the worst performance in mainland Scotland. (...)
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Former Inverbervie GP Dr William Diack
A family doctor who cared for the Inverbervie community for almost 30 years has died after a long illness. (...)
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BBC documentary to mark Bell Rock lighthouse's 200th anniversary
The eyes of Scotland will be on Arbroath next month with a BBC documentary set to air and major events planned to mark the bicentenary of the Bell Rock lighthouse. (...)
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MP urges rethink on Fife Ness coastguard closure threat
A Fife MP has warned that the closure of the coastguard station at Fife Ness as part of UK Government plans to reorganise the service would have serious implications for shipping safety around the region's coastline. (...)
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Lace-maker Catriona Mason humbled by New Year Honour
A north-east Fife woman who nominated a recipient of the MBE for the New Year's Honours has said she was "thrilled to bits" at the award. (...)
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Quality of life survey shows sun shines on Dundee
Dundee may have its share of problems but according to a new survey residents still have reasons to look on the bright side — literally. (...)
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Plans for coastguard station closures condemned by Salmond
First Minister Alex Salmond has warned that dismantling Scotland's coastguard network — including the Forth coastguard station at Fife Ness, near Crail — will cost lives. (...)
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Scotland sees white-tailed sea eagles in strongest position
This year has proved a record-breaking year for the UK's largest bird of the prey, the white-tailed sea eagle. (...)
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Fiddlers' Bid to conquer Scotland
Shetland heroes Fiddlers' Bid have travelled the world as arguably Scotland's finest exponents of blisteringly-fast traditional music. (...)
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Isles brought to life in Northlandings exhibition at Meffan Museum
The windsept isles of the Uists, Orkney, Shetland and Iceland come to life in a new exhibition in Forfar. (...)
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Six Scottish sites bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status
Arbroath Abbey, the Forth Bridge and the town of St Andrews could join the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, The Statue of Liberty, The Great Pyramids and Red Square in gaining UNESCO World Heritage Status. (...)
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Time Team star Tony Robinson urging people to use archaeological treasure trail
Television star Tony Robinson is encouraging people to discover Scotland's archaeological past. (...)
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