Scotland's 'most remote pub' with panoramic views up for sale

Feb 25, 2021

Sam Shedden

Engagement Editor

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Nicola Sturgeon urged by 120 SNP women to condemn threats

Pressure is mounting on the First Minister.

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to publicly condemn the abuse and threats received by SNP MP Joanna Cherry and tackle the “distressing, hostile, and unjust environment” some female members claim to have experienced in her party.

An open letter, signed by 120 women and organised by the SNP Women’s Pledge group, calls on the SNP leader to support women in the way she backed LGBT party members who also recently threatened to quit amid a row over alleged transphobia.

Read the full story from Gina Davidson here.

UK Government bids to 'invest in Scots better than SNP'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak aims to demonstrate that the Treasury can invest better in Scotland than the SNP-run administration at Holyrood by cutting it out of a £4.8 billion "level up" fund to be distributed across the UK.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay unveiled the funding yesterday that will see Scotland, along with Wales and Northern Ireland, benefit from at least £800 million each for areas such as high street regeneration, local transport, cultural and heritage projects.

But the move provoked a furious response north of the border last night, where it was described as a "naked power grab".

Scotland's 'most remote pub' with panoramic views up for sale

Fancy a fresh start, an escape?

Few places will have you daydreaming for a way out of the rat race like this idyllic pub will.

The 19th century building, built in 1880, sits on Inverie Bay and Loch Nevis and is a traditional white washed single storey cottage set under a slate roof.

Take a peek through the keyhole of this hidden gem.

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Sam Shedden, sam.shedden@jpimedia.co.uk


	Nicola Sturgeon urged by 120 SNP women to condemn threats made against Joanna Cherry

	Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to publicly condemn the abuse and threats received by SNP MP Joanna Cherry and tackle the “distressing, hostile, and unjust environment” some female members claim to have experienced in her party.

In pictures: Scotland's 'most remote pub' with panoramic views up for sale

A pub reputed to be the most remote in Scotland is up for sale for just under half a million pounds.

Argyll schoolboys save OAP’s life thanks to Heartstart project

Two primary school pupils who were trained in first aid by a Rotarian volunteer have saved the life of an OAP who collapsed while rushing out to buy a morning paper.

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Gunfire in Glasgow house while children inside called 'targeted attack' by police

Two young children were in a house in Glasgow when a firearm was discharged and a window damaged in what the police are calling a ‘targeted attack’.

Drivers pay out £5m a year for illegally driving in Scottish bus lanes

More drivers in Scotland are breaking the law by driving in lanes reserved to help buses beat traffic congestion, newly-published figures showed today.

Readers' Letters: Salmond inquiry now 'a pantomime'

The stumbling investigation into the Scottish Government’s botched handling of complaints against Alex Salmond which cost the taxpayer £500,000 has been a revelation, but not perhaps in the way Parliament intended.

This is why Nicola Sturgeon isn't holding a lunchtime briefing on Thursday – and what is happening instead

There will be no lunchtime Covid briefing from the Scottish Government today, with Nicola Sturgeon instead due to attend First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood later in the afternoon.

Sir Billy Connolly reveals plans to publish his autobiography this year

Sir Billy Connolly has revealed the plan to publish his first ever autobiography just weeks after making his last TV appearance.

The Scotsman Sessions #190: Imtiaz Dharker

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More and more people are using equity release as Brits access a combined total of £3.89bn from their homes

Growing numbers of Scottish homeowners are releasing money from their homes in the form of equity release.

France v Scotland: Fresh doubts about match as French suspend training following new positive test

France have suspended training and the whole squad is isolating after a new positive Covid-19 test in the camp.

Exciting names on Celtic ‘shortlist’, surprise Rangers development, Parkhead board warned over ‘war’, Steve Clarke backed to replace Neil Lennon – Scottish Premiership Rumour Mil

Well, not much has happened this week in Scottish football has it? It has been another busy period on and off the pitch.

Why Steven Gerrard believes his Rangers team are 'on the verge of something special' as boss hits special milestone

As Steven Gerrard spent his 1000th day as Rangers manager fine-tuning his preparations for a tilt at the last 16 of the Europa League, he felt able to look ahead with confidence that his best days in the job are yet to come.

France v Scotland: Richie Gray wary of formidable French culture of winning your home games

Richie Gray has warned that Scotland will need to match France physically if they are to have any hope of ending their 22-year long winless run in Paris.

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