21 December 2007

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The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman has published a report into the listing of an Edinburgh building. The report, published on Wednesday December 19, 2007, considered complaints made against the agency by the owner of the property.

19 December 2007

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Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious Neolithic structure at one of Orkney’s most important sites. The announcement was made following the conclusion of a successful rescue excavation, led by Historic Scotland, at the Links of Noltland on Westray.

17 December 2007

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Analysis of bones identifies six medieval bishops. Whithorn Priory is about to celebrate its first century as a site of such importance to Scotland that it is held in state care.

17 December 2007

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Holyrood Park is one of the most popular places for children to try out new bikes, roller skates and other Christmas gifts. To help make sure families can enjoy these pleasurable moments without having to worry about cars, there will be traffic restrictions on 25 and 26 December.

16 December 2007

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Archaeologists have successfully identified the remains of six medieval bishops of Whithorn who died between 1200-1360. The bones had been discovered during the 1957-67 excavation at Whithorn Priory but who they belonged to was a mystery.