Alastair Dalton
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I'm the Glasgow-based Transport Correspondent of The Scotsman
NEW: Passengers on scenic ScotRail lines to be left with hand-me-down diesel trains as hydrogen and battery power shelved
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Passengers on scenic ScotRail lines stuck with old diesel trains as greener power shelved
Rural routes will be given hand-me-down ScotRail trains from other lines instead
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/passengers-scenic-scotrail-lines-stuck-with-old-diesel-trains-as-greener-power-shelved-5412038#
3 days ago
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: Ferguson Marine in running for more contracts as workers reflect on 'wee jewel' Clyde yard
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Ferguson Marine in running for more contracts, with ferry firm to undergo modernisation
Port Glasgow yard has delivered some 360 ships over more than two centuries
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/ferguson-marine-in-running-for-more-contracts-as-workers-reflect-on-wee-jewel-clyde-yard-5408188
3 days ago
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: Edinburgh north-south tram line plans trigger 11,425 responses
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Edinburgh north-south tram line plans trigger mammoth 11,425 responses
Council chief rejects call for scheme to be shelved
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/edinburgh-north-south-tram-line-plans-trigger-mammoth-11425-responses-as-consultation-closes-5409613#
5 days ago
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5 days ago
How to plan your trip from Scotland to the 2026 World Cup
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How to fly from Scotland to the US, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup
Tartan Army to find out next month which US, Mexican or Canadian cities to head for
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/scotland-world-cup-2026-travel-how-to-fly-to-the-us-canada-and-mexico-from-scottish-airports-5408495
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: 'Raring to go': The dog playing a vital role protecting Bass Rock's gannets.
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'Raring to go': The dog playing a vital role protecting Bass Rock's gannets
Springer spaniel checking for stowaways en route to Forth island
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/raring-to-go-the-dog-playing-a-vital-role-protecting-bass-rocks-gannets-5402737
8 days ago
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11 days ago
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Not all MSPs favour revoking free bus passes from unruly passengers: "Simply saying they should not be on the bus means that the behaviour will take place somewhere else" -
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Law banning unruly passengers using free bus passes in Scotland to go ahead
Minister underlines that antisocial behaviour on buses is “simply not acceptable”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/law-banning-unruly-passengers-using-free-bus-passes-in-scotland-to-go-ahead-5399903
11 days ago
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: Glasgow bike hire operator Voi's ambitious plans for all-electric scheme
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New Glasgow bike hire operator Voi's ambitious plans for all-electric scheme
Firm wants to spread them to “all areas of the city”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/new-glasgow-bike-hire-operator-vois-ambitious-plans-for-all-electric-scheme-5400848
11 days ago
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Law banning unruly passengers using free bus passes in Scotland to be introduced
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Law banning unruly passengers using free bus passes in Scotland to go ahead
Minister underlines that anti-social behaviour on buses is “simply not acceptable”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/law-banning-unruly-passengers-using-free-bus-passes-in-scotland-to-go-ahead-5399903
11 days ago
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This I did not expect - a Renfrewshire attraction I'd never heard of with the UK's highest visitor satisfaction ratings on Tripadvisor
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The surprising Scottish visitor attraction that tops Tripadvisor's UK ratings
Three tourist draws north of the Border feature in top ten
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/the-surprising-scottish-visitor-attraction-that-tops-tripadvisors-uk-ratings-5398678
11 days ago
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12 days ago
Investigators find similarities to Stonehaven crash in probe into Glasgow-London derailment, via
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Investigators find similarities to Stonehaven crash in Glasgow-London derailment
Drainage design to be examined after Cumbria crash which injured four people
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/glasgow-london-derailment-investigators-find-similarities-to-stonehaven-crash-in-probe-update-5399009
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NEW: Restoring Scottish ferry link to Europe takes step forward as ministers plans to remove key obstacle
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Direct ferry between Scotland and Europe would reopen if new plans backed
Goods would be checked at nearby Grangemouth under planned law change
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/rosyth-dunkirk-ferry-route-direct-ferry-between-scotland-and-europe-would-reopen-if-new-plans-backed-5396752
13 days ago
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Couple's advice to delayed passengers after winning compensation - despite Ryanair knock back
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Couple's advice to delayed passengers after winning compensation despite Ryanair knock back
“Emotional rollercoaster” as pair fight for pay out over late Tenerife-Edinburgh flight
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/couples-advice-to-delayed-passengers-after-winning-edinburgh-flight-compensation-despite-ryanair-knock-back-5393373
15 days ago
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NEW: Shortlist of names for CalMac's new electric ferry fleet revealed - now you decide
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Shortlist of names for CalMac's new electric ferry fleet revealed - now you decide
Chance to vote for your favourites from shortlist of 17 lochs
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/shortlist-of-names-for-calmacs-new-electric-ferry-fleet-revealed-now-you-decide-5392665
17 days ago
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: Major Scottish bus operator fined almost ÂŁ30k by by Traffic Commissioner for Scotland for catalogue of faults including school bus fire
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Major bus operator fined almost ÂŁ30k for catalogue of faults including school bus fire
Firm given final warning and told repute “severely tarnished”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/bus-operator-mcgills-fined-almost-ps30k-for-catalogue-of-midland-bluebird-faults-including-school-bus-fire-5392384
17 days ago
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Drivers of electric vehicles in Scotland would face a “disproportionate tax burden” if such models were charged extra for mileage because they are exempt from fuel duty, the Scottish Government has warned the Chancellor.
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Electric vehicle pay-per-mile Budget tax sparks call for 'free miles' for rural Scots
Extra tax considered to offset falling fuel duty revenue as more drivers switch from petrol and diesel
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/electric-vehicle-pay-per-mile-budget-tax-sparks-call-for-free-miles-for-rural-scots-5390921
17 days ago
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I tried Edinburgh's new Voi electric hire bikes again yesterday and they are definitely the way to get around - taking me effortlessly uphill from
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's new offices in Bonnington to Waverley station in 10 minutes - for ÂŁ1.21.
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I test rode one of Edinburgh's new Voi electric hire bikes - and they're the business
Rental scheme launched four years after the Just Eat Cycles operation ended
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/i-test-rode-one-of-edinburghs-new-voi-electric-hire-bikes-and-theyre-the-business-5301481#
18 days ago
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A96 dualling delays: SNP accused of 'kicking can down the road'
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A96 dualling delays: SNP accused of 'kicking can down the road'
No update on upgrade plans due until January
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/a96-dualling-delays-snp-accused-of-kicking-can-down-the-road-5391385
18 days ago
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Free wifi for all British Airways passengers from Elon Musk's Starlink
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Free wifi for all British Airways passengers from Elon Musk's Starlink
Internet access aboard airline’s entire fleet starting next year
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/free-wifi-for-all-british-airways-passengers-from-elon-musks-starlink-5391580
18 days ago
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Electric vehicle pay-per-mile Budget tax sparks call for 'free miles' for rural Scots
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Electric vehicle pay-per-mile Budget tax sparks call for 'free miles' for rural Scots
Extra tax considered to offset falling fuel duty revenue as more drivers switch from petrol and diesel
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/electric-vehicle-pay-per-mile-budget-tax-sparks-call-for-free-miles-for-rural-scots-5390921
18 days ago
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18 days ago
Free wifi for all British Airways passengers from Elon Musk's Starlink - including from Scottish airports
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Free wifi for all British Airways passengers from Elon Musk's Starlink
Internet access aboard airline’s entire fleet starting next year
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/free-wifi-for-all-british-airways-passengers-from-elon-musks-starlink-5391580
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: Rural bus service cut threat to pay for zero emission vehicles
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Rural bus service cut threat to pay for zero emission vehicles
Scottish Government planning to ban new diesel buses sometime from 2030
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/rural-bus-service-cut-threat-to-pay-for-zero-emission-vehicles-5382915
22 days ago
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today: Glasgow botanist almost marooned in Amazon saved by war hero cruise ship captain
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Glasgow botanist almost marooned in Amazon saved by war hero cruise ship captain
Romance blossomed when he traced her and she was safely back aboard
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/glasgow-botanist-almost-marooned-in-amazon-saved-by-war-hero-cruise-ship-captain-5373773
22 days ago
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Watch: Huge boulder crashes down steep A83 Rest and Be Thankful hillside
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Watch: Huge boulder crashes down steep A83 Rest and Be Thankful hillside
The successful operation has been completed at the Rest and Be Thankful pass to remove the risk of rock hitting the road
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/huge-boulder-crashes-down-steep-a83-rest-and-be-thankful-hillside-5378869
27 days ago
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: Scores of passengers offer damning verdict of their Edinburgh Airport experience
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Scores of passengers offer damning verdict of their Edinburgh Airport experience
But Scotland’s busiest terminal says nine in ten are happy
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/scores-of-passengers-offer-damning-verdict-of-their-edinburgh-airport-experience-5372442
29 days ago
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A9 dualling: Drivers warned of delays and speed limit cut to 30mph
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A9 dualling: Drivers warned of delays and speed limit cut to 30mph
Restrictions to last for two weeks in November
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/a9-dualling-drivers-warned-of-delays-from-traffic-lights-and-speed-limit-cut-to-30mph-5370637
about 1 month ago
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ICYMI: Edinburgh cycle hire scheme to expand into more areas of the city - Rachel Fergusson of
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Edinburgh cycle hire scheme set to expand into more areas of the city
The number of e-bikes in the city will rise to 340 by the end of the month.
https://www.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-voi-bike-scheme-edinburgh-expand-5369513
about 1 month ago
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NEW: Biggest change to Edinburgh and Glasgow air routes for 70 years unveiled
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Biggest change to Edinburgh and Glasgow air routes for 70 years unveiled
Three-month consultation launched to shorten flights and cut emissions
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/biggest-change-to-edinburgh-and-glasgow-air-routes-for-70-years-unveiled-in-significant-milestone-5365738
about 1 month ago
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NEW from
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: Loganair reveals the new fuel it expects to power the first zero-emission flights to Scottish islands
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Loganair reveals the new fuel which is set to power its first zero-emission aircraft
Glasgow-based airline excited by new tie-up with engine developer
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/loganair-reveals-new-favourite-to-power-its-first-zero-emission-aircraft-5361917
about 1 month ago
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NEW: My encounter with some extreme train travellers known as 'track bashers' in a Glasgow rail depot
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I met with extreme train travellers known as 'track bashers' in a rail depot
Unique excursion to historic engine sheds for little-known pursuit
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/my-encounter-with-extreme-train-travellers-track-bashers-in-a-glasgow-rail-depot-5359606
about 1 month ago
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New Chinese flights take off from Scottish airport carrying salmon and whisky
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New Chinese flights take off from Scottish airport carrying salmon and whisky
Second China airline to launch freight route from South Ayrshire airport Prestwick in five months
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/new-chinese-flights-take-off-from-prestwick-carrying-salmon-and-whisky-5363680
about 1 month ago
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'Deeply alarming' anti-social behaviour incidents on ScotRail reach nearly 9 a day - Scottish Conservatives
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'Deeply alarming' anti-social behaviour incidents on ScotRail reach nearly 9 a day
Scottish Conservatives demand greater action to tackle abuse of passengers and staff
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/deeply-alarming-anti-social-behaviour-incidents-on-scotrail-reach-nearly-9-a-day-5362358#
about 1 month ago
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Pressure mounting on politicians to make solving the Scottish ferries crisis a priority at next year's Holyrood elections - to prevent a repeat of the “relentless focus on troubled contracts”
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Ferries control shake-up call to avoid repeat of 'relentless focus on troubled contracts'
GMB union says ferry improvements should be a priority in next year’s Scottish elections
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/call-for-ferries-control-shake-up-to-avoid-repeat-of-relentless-focus-on-troubled-contracts-5362993
about 1 month ago
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NEW: Glasgow announces when its major bike hire fleet will go all-electric with 1,000 rentals
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Glasgow announces when its major bike hire fleet will go all-electric with 1,000 rentals
A total of 1,000 powered rental cycles to be available at 100 locations across Scotland’s largest city
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/glasgow-announces-when-its-major-bike-hire-fleet-will-go-all-electric-as-voi-takes-over-from-nextbike-5362162
about 1 month ago
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EasyJet announces Scotland's only flights to 'one of Europe’s most charming cities'
New Jet2 route to Greek island to follow
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/easyjet-announces-scotlands-only-flights-to-one-of-europes-most-charming-and-vibrant-cities-5360820
about 1 month ago
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NEW: More disruption compensation for ferry cancellations among improvements for islanders sought in Jamie Greene motion to Scottish Liberal Democrats conference this weekend
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More disruption compensation for ferry cancellations to be demanded
Motion follows party’s public consultation over ferries
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/call-for-calmac-reliability-guarantee-and-more-disruption-compensation-at-scottish-liberal-democrat-conference-5360188
about 1 month ago
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UPDATE in
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: Ministers intervene to resolve cargo ship blocking key freight ferry in Leith harbour and order review into why it happened
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Anger after ferry 'blocked' in Leith dry dock by another ship
Vessel’s departure delayed by at least three days
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/anger-after-ferry-blocked-in-leith-dry-dock-by-another-ship-5359765
about 1 month ago
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Easyjet announces Scotland's only flights to 'one of Europe’s most charming cities' - with Jet2 unveiling a new island route from
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EasyJet announces Scotland's only flights to 'one of Europe’s most charming cities'
New Jet2 route to Greek island to follow
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/easyjet-announces-scotlands-only-flights-to-one-of-europes-most-charming-and-vibrant-cities-5360820
about 1 month ago
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Just in: Here's the offshore wind farm foundations ship 'blocking' a Shetland ferry in dock in Leith which has angered NorthLink
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Anger after ferry 'blocked' in Leith dry dock by another ship
Vessel’s departure delayed by at least two days
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/anger-after-ferry-blocked-in-leith-dry-dock-by-another-ship-5359765
about 1 month ago
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A bizarre tale - communication problem?
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Anger after ferry 'blocked' in Leith dry dock by another ship
Vessel’s departure delayed by at least two days
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/anger-after-ferry-blocked-in-leith-dry-dock-by-another-ship-5359765
about 1 month ago
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BREAKING NEWS: Glasgow Airport wins back key New York route after seven-year gap
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Glasgow Airport wins back key New York route after seven-year gap
United Airlines to resume daily summer flights from May
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/glasgow-airport-wins-back-key-new-york-route-after-seven-year-gap-5352273
about 2 months ago
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Exclusive in
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: Re-opening rail line to St Andrews rejected by Scottish Government
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Re-opening rail line to St Andrews rejected by Scottish Government
Transport Scotland favours better bus connection with Leuchars instead
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/re-opening-rail-line-to-st-andrews-rejected-by-scottish-government-5351843
about 2 months ago
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CalMac's newest ferry Glen Sannox out of action for second time for repairs to hull crack
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CalMac's newest ferry Glen Sannox out of action for second time for repairs to hull crack
CalMac’s second largest vessel to be tied up for at least four days
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/glen-sannox-calmacs-newest-ferry-out-of-action-for-second-time-for-repairs-to-crack-in-hull-5350726
about 2 months ago
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WATCH: I discuss airport runways and circus elephants with Deputy Editor Dale Miller on today's
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Daily Bulletin
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2 months ago
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2 months ago
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Edinburgh Airport reveals when its runway will close for ÂŁ30m resurfacing
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Edinburgh Airport reveals when its runway will close for ÂŁ30m resurfacing
Long-planned first major upgrade since 2008 follows series of unscheduled shutdowns for emergency repairs
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/edinburgh-airport-reveals-when-its-runway-will-close-for-ps30m-resurfacing-5332753
2 months ago
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NEW: Circus elephant causing havoc at Aberdeen Station stars in ÂŁ11 million rail museum revamp
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The artefacts - including Aberdeen circus elephant - starring in ÂŁ11m museum revamp
Unseen photograph among Scottish exhibits as major redevelopment opens to public
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/circus-elephant-causing-havoc-in-aberdeen-stars-in-ps11m-national-railway-museum-revamp-5331540
2 months ago
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NEW in
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: What Edinburgh and Glasgow airports' booming passenger numbers did to their profits
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What Edinburgh and Glasgow airports' booming passenger numbers did to their profits
Scotland’s busiest terminals handled 10 per cent more travellers last year
https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/heres-what-edinburgh-and-glasgow-airports-booming-passenger-numbers-did-to-their-profits-5330435
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Good morning - here is today's front page of The Scotsman: Prisons chief - Scots jails are simmering on brink of crisis, via
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New exhibition opening tomorrow on the huge influx of Donegal workers to Scotland, including on Glasgow's trams, buses and Subway:
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2 months ago
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