The Cononish site, near Tyndrum, Argyll and Bute, is being operated by Scotgold Resources, who believe there is up to five tonnes of the lucrative metal in the area's hills.
A couple who claim that the "angel's share" of evaporated alcohol from a whisky bond has blighted their property have secured a ruling allowing them to proceed with suing a distilling giant.
A dogmatic commitment to market-based solutions â by Conservative, Labour and SNP governments â has delivered sub-standard services at inflated prices with the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People the latest example of how badly things can go wrong, writes Richard Leonard.
It doesnât sound an entirely promising set of circumstances. A cup game in front of the cameras against a team smarting from being beaten 5-2 at home on their last outing. Throw into the mix poor form and add the likely absence of the player reckoned to make the team tick, then it is clear Hearts manager Craig Levein faces a daunting task against Motherwell on Friday as he attempts to save his skin and muffle the critics.
Organisers of Edinburghâs festivals say they are facing âtotal disasterâ over plans to sever the cityâs main rail link with London over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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