Good morning Voornaam We hope you are well this fine, Scottish summer morning. Grey skies and hot coffee, a very standard July. Kicking off the news this morning, we take a look at the 'astonishing' level of fines for breaching Edinburgh's low emission zone revealed. Are hefty fines stopping drivers bringing the most polluting vehicles into the Capital's historical city centre? Read more here. Next up, our political team are looking at the 5 options being investigated by Labour and the SNP to save Grangemouth's future. Grangemouth could become an epicentre for green technology as Scotland's two governments draw up plans to futureproof the industrial hub. Read more here. Lastly, walking on the beach isn't just for glorious sunshine - a lot of joy can be had heading to the seaside on a dramatic, grey day, so let us talk you through 10 of the best beaches in Scotland, from Fife, to the Highlands and islands. Check it out here. Whatever your plans today, have a marvellous time. From The team at The Scotsman |