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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · 9d

How Europe’s ‘oil capital’ glory days were ended by the global oil crash

The decline of North Sea industry in Scotland has triggered Aberdeen’s economic downturn

How Europe’s ‘oil capital’ glory days were ended by the global oil crash

[FREE TO READ] The decline of North Sea industry in Scotland has triggered Aberdeen’s economic downturn

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · 24d

Highland estates clash with nature campaigners over wild deer culls

Scottish landowners fear over-regulation of herds through nature restoration bill

Highland estates clash with nature campaigners over wild deer culls

[FREE TO READ] Scottish landowners fear over-regulation of herds through nature restoration bill

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · Sep 8

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Sep 2

Oil and gas industry touts ‘tiebacks’ to boost North Sea production

Viability of linking new production to existing hubs via more tiebacks explored as calls grow for extensions to existing licences

Oil and gas industry touts ‘tiebacks’ to boost North Sea production

[FREE TO READ] Viability of linking new production to existing hubs explored as calls grow for extensions to existing licences

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Reform UK would not deport women and children in first five years, says Farage

Retreat from earlier statements comes as Conservative MSP defects to rightwing populist party

Reform UK would not deport women and children in first five years, says Farage

[FREE TO READ] Retreat from earlier statements comes as Conservative MSP defects to rightwing populist party

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Frankly — Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir of Scottish politics vs personal life

Scotland’s first female leader was one of its most popular politicians, yet her independence policy also made her one of the most polarising

Frankly — Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir of Scottish politics vs personal life

[FREE TO READ] Scotland’s first female leader was one of its most popular politicians, yet her independence policy also made her one of the most polarising

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Scottish salmon exports surge on demand from US and China

Overseas sales rise by a third as industry sets its sights on Indian market

Scottish salmon exports surge on demand from US and China

[FREE TO READ] Overseas sales rise by a third as industry sets its sights on Indian market

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Scotland’s net fiscal deficit widens to almost 12% of GDP

Figures reopen debate about country’s economic future ahead of elections for Scottish parliament in 2026

Scotland’s net fiscal deficit widens to almost 12% of GDP

[FREE TO READ] Figures reopen debate about country’s economic future ahead of elections for Scottish parliament in 2026

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 12

Gaza in spotlight as Edinburgh Fringe venues cancel shows - on.ft.com/3HtkIXK via @FT

Gaza in spotlight as Edinburgh Fringe venues cancel shows

[FREE TO READ] Reactions to Israel-Hamas war are stretching into world’s largest arts festival and debates over ethical funding

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 11

Scottish wind farms were paid not to produce 37% of their planned output during the first half of this year as the electricity not used locally or moved to where it was needed.

Wind farms in the area accounted for 86 per cent of 4.6 terawatt hours of curtailed in Britain — 15% up on last yr.

Scottish wind farms paid not to generate nearly 40% of potential electricity

[FREE TO READ] Data highlights concerns over the increasing cost of curtailment for consumers

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 8

Prices for hotels and Airbnbs in Edinburgh have soared as a run of sold-out Oasis concerts coincides with annual festivals, heaping pressure on a strained accommodation market.

About 200,000 fans are expected to attend Oasis’s three-night run this weekend at Murrayfield stadium

Hotel prices go supersonic as Oasis gigs clash with Edinburgh Fringe

[FREE TO READ] An influx of music fans is piling pressure on the Scottish capital’s strained accommodation market

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 5

John Gapper:

Aberdeen is trapped between Starmer and Trump

The city that grew rich on North Sea oil wants to transition to renewables but needs a better chance

Aberdeen is trapped between Starmer and Trump

[FREE TO READ] The city that grew rich on North Sea oil wants to transition to renewables but needs a better chance

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Aug 4

Kate Forbes to quit Scottish politics

Exit of deputy first minister is blow to SNP ahead of next year’s elections at Holyrood

Kate Forbes to quit Scottish politics

Exit of deputy first minister is blow to SNP ahead of next year’s elections at Holyrood

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jul 31

UK’s largest offshore wind farm receives approval

Berwick Bank consent faced delays following resistance from conservationists

UK’s largest offshore wind farm receives approval

[FREE TO READ] Berwick Bank consent faced delays following resistance from environmentalists

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jul 25

Donald Trump’s Turnberry dream of bringing back the Open

Lossmaking Scottish golf resort is no closer to hosting the tournament 11 years after it was bought by the US president

Donald Trump’s Turnberry dream of bringing back the Open

[FREE TO READ] Lossmaking Scottish golf resort is no closer to hosting the tournament 11 years after it was bought by the US president

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jul 25

Trump swings by Scottish oil hubs as UK energy debate flares

US president to meet the UK and Scottish leaders, as trade and renewables policies loom large in push for growth

Trump swings by Scottish oil hubs as UK energy debate flares

[FREE TO READ] US president to meet the UK and Scottish leaders, as trade and renewables policies loom large in push for growth

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jul 25

Donald Trump arrives in Scotland on Friday for a five-day golf trip, during which Sir Keir Starmer will lobby the US president to accelerate deal to cut tariffs on British steel.

UK PM is expected to meet Trump on Monday to press case for closer ties, including cutting tariffs on Scotch whisky.

Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump over deal to cut tariffs on UK steel imports

[FREE TO READ] Prime minister will also make the case for closer ties as US president visits golf courses in Scotland

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jul 4

Edinburgh festivals struggle to lure corporate sponsors after boycott

EIF performances cut by a fifth despite government cash injection following Baillie Gifford’s exit

Edinburgh festivals struggle to lure corporate sponsors after boycott

[FREE TO READ] Performances cut by a fifth despite government cash injection following Baillie Gifford’s exit

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jun 24

Gulf expat bubble punctured by missiles - on.ft.com/4k1PxA5 via @FT

Gulf expat bubble punctured by missiles

[FREE TO READ] Overseas workers moved to an oasis of prosperity and security in the region. Then the explosions started

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jun 19

US warns Britain over Chinese wind farm security risks

Mingyang’s plan to build Scottish turbine factory has raised fears about surveillance

US warns Britain over Chinese wind farm security risks

[FREE TO READ] Mingyang’s plan to build Scottish turbine factory has raised fears about surveillance

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jun 8

Dubai takes control of linchpin of emirate’s consumer economy - on.ft.com/43Vw2mU via @FT

Dubai takes control of linchpin of emirate’s consumer economy

[FREE TO READ] Government steps in to overhaul governance and resolve troubled succession at Majid Al Futtaim’s parent company

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jun 6

Labour’s surprise Scottish by-election win opens up race for Holyrood - on.ft.com/4jGRrGh via @FT

Labour’s surprise Scottish by-election win opens up race for Holyrood

[FREE TO READ] But pollsters argue that Reform’s gain of vote share is main story of night

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · Jun 6

Labour wins pivotal Scottish by-election over SNP and Reform

Hamilton result gives momentum to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Labour wins pivotal Scottish by-election over SNP and Reform

[FREE TO READ] Hamilton result gives momentum to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · May 16

South of Donald Trump’s golf resort in Turnberry, heavy articulated lorries trundle relentlessly along Girvan’s narrow one-way thoroughfare.

The gnarly traffic, a bane for many locals, illustrates the logistical trials marring US president’s dream of the Open, returning to the Scottish course.

‘Hell to get to’: traffic threatens Trump’s Scottish Open dreams

[FREE TO READ] Turnberry has missed out since 2009 but UK government is pressing for a return after talks with US president

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Simeon Kerr @simeonkerr.bsky.social · May 10

Roll out the barrel: Scotch makers toast UK trade deal with India

Agreement will halve tariffs on whisky into world’s biggest export market by volume for the spirit

Roll out the barrel: Scotch makers toast UK trade deal with India

[FREE TO READ] Agreement will halve tariffs on whisky into world’s biggest export market by volume for the spirit

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