Thursday, 03 January 2013 21:16

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By a Newsnet reporter

On Monday the 7th of January the six shortlisted designs for the revamp of Glasgow's George Square will go on show to the public at the Lighthouse, Glasgow and also online on the council's website.

George Square was first laid out as private gardens in the 1780s for the impressive townhouses which lined its east and west sides.

Thursday, 03 January 2013 08:02

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One of Scotland’s most respected academics has claimed management at Radio Scotland are held in contempt by their staff, with morale at the station at an all-time low.
 
Speaking at a debate into the state of broadcasting in Scotland, Historian Tom Devine described how senior staff at Radio Scotland are so demoralised that many were regularly looking for opportunities to leave.

Friday, 30 November 2012 08:25

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  First Minister Alex Salmond has used his St Andrew’s Day message to highlight Scotland’s proud history of invention and discovery as he extended a warm invite for overseas visitors to join in the country’s Winter Festival celebrations.

Recorded at Lochgelly Primary School in Fife following an invitation from a primary six pupil for the First Minister to visit, the message focuses on the impact the Scottish innovation of universal free education has had on Scotland’s history and the importance the excellent work being done in schools across Scotland has for our future.