Scottish News for 25 January 2010

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Land transfer is 'a landmark move' Jan 25 2010

The transfer of ownership of a crofting estate to the local community has been hailed as a "landmark" by Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham.Read

Fire causes evacuation of oil rig Jan 25 2010

A total of 160 oil workers were evacuated from their rig when a fire broke out in a dockside storage shed.Read

Police arrest eight at protest camp Jan 25 2010

Eight people have been arrested as police and sheriff officers moved in to evict activists protesting against a proposed mine.Read

Airline seeks new investors Jan 25 2010

An airline which connects remote islands to the Scottish mainland said it faced "difficult trading" and is in talks to secure new investment.Read

Tennent's backs alcohol price plan Jan 25 2010

Drinks giant Tennent's has backed the Scottish Government's plan for a minimum alcohol price.Read

Justice reforms 'neglect rights' Jan 25 2010

Reforms to the justice system have not paid enough attention to the rights of communities, senior police officers have warned.Read

Schools evacuated after shed fire Jan 25 2010

An oil rig and three schools have been evacuated after a fire broke out in a nearby dockside storage shed.Read

West Harris to own crofting estates Jan 25 2010

A community on the Isle of Harris is set to become the owner of more than 6,000 hectares of Scottish Government crofting estates.Read

Strathclyde police may issue Tasers Jan 25 2010

A police force is considering issuing beat officers with Taser stun guns after thousands were assaulted in the line of duty.Read

Street death sparks murder probe Jan 25 2010

A murder investigation has been launched after a man found lying seriously injured in a city centre street died.Read

Bragg steps up RBS bonuses campaign Jan 25 2010

Billy Bragg will step up his bid to stop "excessive" bonuses at the Royal Bank of Scotland with a speech in Hyde Park, he has said.Read

Funeral of 'voice of rugby' McLaren Jan 25 2010

Hundreds of people are expected to gather for the funeral of veteran rugby commentator Bill McLaren.Read

Butler voted Scot of the Year Jan 25 2010

Hollywood actor Gerard Butler has been crowned Scot of the Year following an internet vote, it has been announced.Read

Haggis sales leap 19% in one year Jan 25 2010

Demand for Scotland's national dish has pushed up sales of haggis by about one-fifth in a year, figures have shown.Read

Burns classic gets a modern twist Jan 25 2010

An expert on modern Scottish dialect has rewritten and updated Robert Burns' famous poem Address to a Haggis - including references to James Bond and Marks & Spencer - it has emerged.Read

RNLI reveals 'busiest ever year' Jan 25 2010

The RNLI had its busiest year on record last year and the highest number of lifeboat launches around Scotland, figures have revealed.Read

Fraud cases 'worth £20m' last year Jan 25 2010

Fraud cases in Scotland last year amounted to more than £20 million in scammed money, it has been claimed.Read

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