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1999: the Scottish Parliament reconvened with Dr Winifred M Ewing MSP as acting Presiding Officer. Her first words to the Parliament were - "The Scottish Parliament which adjourned on the 25th of March in the year 1707 is hereby reconvened."

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Coconut Tam and the secrets of Royal Mile
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 0 minutes ago - News - Scotsman
HIS hump-backed figure and unmistakable street cry made him one of the most familiar figures to roam Edinburgh's Royal Mile in the mid-19th century.

Honorary doctorate for pilot who holds world record for test flights
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 0 minutes ago - News - Scotsman
A PENSIONER who holds the title of being the world's most prolific test pilot will be awarded with an honorary doctorate by Edinburgh University.

Coach firm closed for flouting safety rules
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 1 day, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
A COACH-HIRE firm whose drivers were found to be at "true risk" of falling asleep at the wheel has been closed down for falsifying records.

Chinese language learning comes to Scottish schools
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 1 day, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
A CLASSROOM dedicated to Chinese language opened in Edinburgh yesterday. The first Confucius centre in Scotland will eventually form part of a network across Scotland.

Read all about new delivery vehicles
Friday, May 09, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 2 days, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
NEWSPAPER delivery firm Menzies Distribution is trying out a zero-emission electric van.

Web voters share credit for romantic comedy set to shine at film festival
Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 3 days, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
FAINTHEART, a film fashioned by millions of users of an internet networking site, will get its world premiere as the closing-night film of the Edinburgh International Film F

Council staff will fight to retain benefits
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 4 days, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
UNIONS have warned council leaders in Edinburgh they will oppose wholesale changes to workers' benefits and conditions being proposed as part of a major pay shake-up.

Hi-tech car park faces a bumpy ride over who owns land
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 4 days, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
LONG-AWAITED plans to create a hidden underground car park outside one of Scotland's leading visitor attractions are in disarray amid confusion over who owns the land on w

Appeal in hunt for stab pair
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 4 days, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
POLICE in Edinburgh are making a fresh appeal for information after a woman was stabbed in the Dreghorn area last week.

Author makes film of Richey for capital festival
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 01:00 AM - 4 days, 23 hours ago - News - Scotsman
IRVINE Welsh, the author of Trainspotting, has made a film about the Scottish former death row inmate Kenny Richey.