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Scottish Cup First Round Highlights

Glenafton Athletic’s debut in the Scottish Cup was a successful one as they swept Threave Rovers aside in the first round. The Scottish Junior Cup champions scored twice in each half against their visitors from Castle Douglas. Mick McCann put two well-taken goals into the bottom corner and another header nearly gave him a hat-trick. Joe Andrew and Dale Moore added the others after the break at Loch Park for the New Cumnock men. Glenafton’s reward is a second round tie away to Highland League side Deveronvale. Manager Craig McEwan…

EU Withdrawal Bill talks continue. Speaking after today’s meeting with UK First Secretary of State Damian Green on the issues surrounding the current draft of the EU Withdrawal Bill – which was also attended by Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell and Scottish Secretary David Mundell – Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “Today’s meeting was a useful opportunity for an exchange of views between ourselves and the UK Government on Brexit and to discuss the current draft of the EU Withdrawal Bill. “The discussions…

Scottish Government says devolution must be defended. Holyrood ‘stands to lose 111 powers’ if Repeal Bill passed, says Mike Russell https://t.co/1Xh2QXp0s7 pic.twitter.com/vSAYekCxIC — The Scotsman (@TheScotsman) 12 September 2017 The Scottish Government cannot recommend the Scottish Parliament give its consent to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill in its current form, the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell has told MSPs. In a statement at Holyrood, Mr Russell set out the Government’s opposition to the Bill’s proposals to transfer responsibility for all EU law to Westminster, even…

Scot Gov News: A nation with ambition Improving the life chances of Scotland’s young people is the cornerstone of the government’s work for the coming year. Education will be the focus of the Programme for Government, the legislative programme for 2017/18. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will present her vision for Scotland’s future when she addresses the Scottish Parliament later today. The First Minister will highlight other areas of focus including the economy and health. And she will outline how she will ensure Scotland continues to demonstrate strong leadership on climate…

First Minister joins The Queen on historic day. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today accompanied Her Majesty The Queen for the official opening of the Queensferry Crossing. The event marked the culmination of six years work to build the structure, involving more than 15,000 people, at a cost of £1.35 billion – £245 million under the original budget. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony on the south side of the bridge, undertaken by Her Majesty, The Queen was accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to an event on the…

BBC REPORT: Scotland beat Malta to move to within a point of second-placed Slovakia in World Cup qualifying Group F. However, the Scots dropped to fourth place on goal difference because Slovenia beat Lithuania 4-0. Christophe Berra headed in Leigh Griffiths’ corner to put Scotland ahead early on at Hampden. And Griffiths knocked home on the rebound after James Morrison had fired against the post shortly after the interval. Slovakia’s loss away to group leaders England allowed Gordon Strachan’s side and Slovenia to close the gap on second place with…

BBC REPORT: Scotland breathed fresh life into their World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing win away to Lithuania. There had been chances missed at both ends by the time Stuart Armstrong rose to head the visitors into a deserved lead after 25 minutes. It wasn’t long before Andrew Robertson topped that with a sublime looping drive from just outside the box. Scotland’s pace and control dropped after the break, but James McArthur prodded in a third to settle the game. The win moves Gordon Strachan’s side ahead of Slovenia,…

M8 journeys cut by 20 minutes First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project, saving motorists up to 20 minutes on journey times. The project, including the new seven mile stretch of the M8 motorway, aims to tackle congestion problems in central Scotland and is the first part of a combined £1.7 billion investment by Transport Scotland in the roads network. New analysis by Transport Scotland shows journey times are significantly improved, with vehicles now travelling along the M8 at an average…

MAY 2017 14th MayGourock Highland Games 20th & 21st MayGordon Castle Highland Games 27th MayBlackford Highland Games 28th MayCarmunnock Highland Games 28th MayAtholl Gathering and Highland Games JUNE 2017 3rd JuneShotts Highland Games 3rd JuneHelensburgh & Lomond Highland Games 3rd JuneCornhill Highland Games 10th JuneCupar Highland Games 11th JuneStrathmore Highland Games 17th JuneOldmeldrum Highland Games 18th JuneAberdeen Highland Games 24th JuneCeres Highland Games 24th JuneDrumtochty Highland Games 25th JuneLorne Highland Games JULY 2017 1st JulyLuss Highland Games 5th JulyKenmore Highland Games 8th JulyAlva Games 15th JulyLochcarron Highland Games 15th JulyCity…

Oil and Gas stabilises as economy grows by 0.8%. (Article via www.gov.scot) Expansion in the manufacturing sector has helped the Scottish economy to grow by 0.8% – the highest rate of quarterly growth in Scotland since the end of 2014, new figures reveal. The positive growth figures show the Scottish economy rebounding from negative growth in the previous quarter – with a growth rate for the first quarter of 2017 that is four times the UK wide rate for the same quarter. Statistics announced by Scotland’s Chief Statistician show: •The…

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Scottish Cup First Round Highlights

John Swinney: Devolution must be protected

Holyrood ‘stands to lose 111 powers’ if Repeal Bill passed

Education central to this year’s Programme for Government

Queensferry Crossing officially opens

World Cup Qualifier Scotland 2 Malta 0

World Cup Qualifier Lithuania 0-3 Scotland

New £500 million motorway officially opened

Scottish Highland Games Calendar

Scotland’s economy bounces back