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Scotland’s Rainforests Make a Comeback: £10 Million Investment Sparks Recovery In an ambitious move toward environmental restoration, the Scottish Government has allocated £10 million for the revitalization of the country’s rare coastal temperate rainforests. Over 1,200 hectares of degraded habitat are set to thrive once more, thanks to an initial investment of £5 million in…

Hidden Heroes: New Discoveries Unveil Cellular Defenders Against Viruses A groundbreaking study from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has unveiled how certain human cells can act like superheroes in the fight against viral infections. This research, conducted in collaboration with the Rosalind Franklin Institute and published in Molecular Cell, reveals the remarkable…

Scotland Takes Bold Steps to Protect Its Seabird Populations The Scottish Government is making significant strides to protect seabird populations profoundly affected by climate change and invasive species. Recent reports indicate that nearly two-thirds of Scotland’s seabird species have seen dramatic declines over the past two decades. Alarmingly, eight species, including the Arctic tern and…

New Study Reveals Dementia Risk in Former Footballers Not Linked to Lifestyle Factors In a groundbreaking study led by consultant neuropathologist Professor Willie Stewart from the University of Glasgow, researchers have uncovered that lifestyle factors commonly associated with dementia do not contribute to the heightened risk observed in former professional footballers. The findings, published in…

£5 Million Boost for Unpaid Carers: A Lifeline for Short Breaks In a significant move to support unpaid carers, the Scottish government has announced an additional £5 million allocation to the Voluntary Sector Short Breaks Fund, bringing the total investment for the 2025-26 period to £13 million. This funding surge aims to provide relief to…

Increased Arts Funding Opens Doors for Scots Language Creators In a significant move for the arts and culture sector, the Scottish Government has announced an additional £34 million in funding as part of the draft Scottish Budget for 2025-26. This substantial boost, described by Culture Secretary Angus Robertson as “game-changing,” is set to support artists…