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Massachusetts becomes first state to 'legalise' haggis
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (398+ words) Massachusetts has become the first state in America to "legalise" haggis after campaigning by the Tartan Army in Boston. The Scottish staple is illegal in the United States and has been banned since 1971 under federal food regulations because it contains…...
Removal of whisky tariffs "essential opportunity" says FM during World Cup trip
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (328+ words) The First Minister has said the removal of Scotch whisky tariffs is an "essential opportunity" for the industry and Scotland's economy. John Swinney travelled to the state of Kentucky to meet bourbon business leaders on Monday. The Scottish Government said…...
Plans to serve beer in cans at Metallica concert knocked back by police
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (302+ words) Officers said the cans could be used as missiles at Hampden Park, posing a safety risk A bid to serve cans of beer at a Metallica concert at Hampden has been turned down as police warn they could be thrown…...
John Swinney to visit Kentucky for whisky talks during US visit
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (348+ words) The Scottish First Minister will meet bourbon business leaders in the state after attending the World Cup in Boston Scotland's First Minister will visit Kentucky during his trip to America. John Swinney flew to Boston last week to watch the…...
Owner of Scottish pub in Boston ready for "really big" World Cup party
6+ day, 22+ min ago (383+ words) Jason Waddleton runs The Haven in the US city A Scottish man who owns a pub in Boston has recalled the moment Scotland beat Denmark, marking their qualification for the World Cup. Jason Waddleton, 57, owns the US city's only dedicated…...
Glasgow dessert shop accused of 'putting profit before safety"
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (329+ words) Crumble, on Pollokshaws Road, has been refused a late hours catering licence " required to serve food beyond 11pm " after councillors heard the venue was already operating into the early hours. The applicant, Jason Singh, of Apex Fast Foods Ltd, said he…...
Farm owners 'devastated' at slaughter of 271 'unidentifiable and untraceable' cattle
1+ week, 6+ day ago (561+ words) Falkland Estate had not followed regulations to report movements of its cattle Owners of a farm in Fife have said they are "devastated" at having to slaughter 271 cattle after a Scottish Government inspection found the animals were "unidentifiable and untraceable…...
'Do not eat': Waitrose pulls hot cross buns from shelves over allergy fears
1+ week, 6+ day ago (129+ words) Waitrose has pulled hot cross buns from the shelves over allergy fears. The supermarket giant issued a recall notice via the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on its packs of four richly fruited hot cross buns, affecting England, Scotland and Wales....
Farm to slaughter 271 'unidentifiable and untraceable' cattle
2+ week, 1+ day ago (284+ words) Falkland Estate had not followed regulations to report movements of its cattle A farm in Fife will slaughter 271 cattle after a Scottish Government inspection found the animals were "unidentifiable and untraceable. Inspectors made the discovery during a routine Cattle Identification…...
Scottish pig farmers hit by slump in pork prices
3+ week, 4+ day ago (584+ words) Pork producers have faced a drop of 15% in price since the beginning of 2026 - and fear for the future of the industry. Scottish pig farmers say they are facing one of the worst downturn in decades as a glut of pork…...