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Good morning Voornaam

 

It really feels like the temperature has dropped slightly, and the mornings are certainly getting darker, rather than brighter, so let's embrace it. Spooky season, crisp leaves and long walks are upon us, all of which bring their own specific joy.

So grab a hot drink, wrap yourself in a cosy blanket, and lets take a look at the news - as well as ending with another Scottish trivia, so stick with us. 

 

First up, dozens of local bank branches are facing closure over the next 18 months, forcing Scots to think again about how to access financial services locally. 

Check if  your local branch is affected here.

 
  What happens when one Scottish whisky giant acquires another Scotch giant  
What happens when one Scottish whisky giant acquires another Scotch giant
     
 
How Scotland is failing Dostoevsky’s test of a good society
How Scotland is failing Dostoevsky’s test of a good society
 
     
 
Over £10k in gifts accepted by Anas Sarwar as Scottish leader tops freebies list
Over £10k in gifts accepted by Anas Sarwar as Scottish leader tops freebies list
 

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Next up, a woman has died and three people are in hospital after a crash on a Scottish road.

Four horses also died after the incident, and police are appealing for witnesses.

Read more here. 

 

 
     
 
 
Burke and Hare: Why I put the spotlight on duo's female victims in my new novel – Mairi Kidd
 
Burke and Hare: Why I put the spotlight on duo's female victims in my new novel – Mairi Kidd
 
Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols, Glasgow review
 
Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols, Glasgow review
 
     
     
  'Just hope he enjoys it' - Bob MacIntyre to turn baby-sitter at Dunhill Links  
     
  'Just hope he enjoys it' - Bob MacIntyre to turn baby-sitter at Dunhill Links  
     
 
Why Scotland have slipped in World Rugby rankings without playing as new No 1 named
 
Why Scotland have slipped in World Rugby rankings without playing as new No 1 named
 
Rangers in crisis? Calm Gilligan on investment, Clement future and no Celtic blinkers
 
Rangers in crisis? Calm Gilligan on investment, Clement future and no Celtic blinkers
 
 
     
     
 

Lastly, new legislation on banning campfires in one of Scotland's national parks could be brought in as early as next summer.

Read more here. 

 

Trivia time. Yesterday we asked what the name of Walter Scott's first novel was... the answer is of course, Waverley.

 

We hope you've finished your coffee and got your brain in gear for this one.

 

Scotland is home to the world's shortest flight, but where does it travel between?

 

Good luck - answer revealed in tomorrow's newsletter.

 

Whatever your plans today, have a good one.

From

The team at The Scotsman

 

 

 
     
   
     
     
     
   
     
     
   
   
   
 
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