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Scottish News for 29 January 2013

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Fire festival celebrates heritage Jan 29 2013

Hundreds of young "Vikings" have stormed the streets of Shetland to celebrate their heritage in the island's annual Up Helly Aa festival.Read

27% benefit claimants 'fit to work' Jan 29 2013

A review of people on incapacity benefit has found 27% of Scottish claimants fit to work, the lowest figure across the UK regions.Read

Criminal legal aid changes passed Jan 29 2013

Controversial changes to criminal legal aid have been passed, despite opposition from some at Holyrood and lawyers.Read

Scotland braces for 90mph winds Jan 29 2013

Winds of up to 90mph are predicted to hit the north west of Scotland as amber weather warnings were issued by the Met Office.Read

University gets title for science Jan 29 2013

The University of Dundee has been awarded a rare honour from the Queen to mark the Diamond Jubilee.Read

MSPs endorse legal aid changes Jan 29 2013

Controversial changes to legal aid contributions have been backed at the Scottish Parliament.Read

'Detail missing' on climate targets Jan 29 2013

The Scottish Government has failed to provide details of how it will catch up on missed climate change targets in its latest set of proposals, according to a Green MSP.Read

Advice for vote 'must be followed' Jan 29 2013

The Scottish Government must accept all the recommendations made by the elections watchdog so the independence referendum is a "fair and proper" vote, Labour has said.Read

New sighting of missing teenager Jan 29 2013

Police searching for a missing teenager have a new confirmed sighting of him on the night he disappeared.Read

Missing man family in 'living hell' Jan 29 2013

The family of a man missing since Hogmanay said the month since his disappearance has been "a living hell".Read

Parents 'threatened' over daughter Jan 29 2013

The parents of a missing businesswoman claim they did not go to the police when she disappeared because they were threatened by one of the men accused of murdering her, a court has heard.Read

Heart patients 'denied vital drugs' Jan 29 2013

Patients with heart conditions are being denied approved drugs which could reduce their risk of stroke and any future need for long-term institutional care, a cardiology expert has warned.Read

Demonising poor 'biggest indignity' Jan 29 2013

The demonising of people who rely on benefits is the biggest threat to human dignity, according to Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond.Read

52% 'content with rail ticket cost' Jan 29 2013

Around half of ScotRail passengers are satisfied they get value for money for the price of their ticket, according to a survey.Read

Missing woman's mother 'hysterical' Jan 29 2013

The mother of a missing financial adviser alleged to have been murdered said she was "hysterical" the last time she spoke to her daughter.Read

House prices down as more are sold Jan 29 2013

House prices have fallen 1.5% in a year, despite sales increasing, according to new figures.Read

Towns get money for historic sites Jan 29 2013

An extra £10 million is being made available to towns for investment in their historic environment.Read

Job vacancy disparities revealed Jan 29 2013

Some cities have more vacancies than unemployed people, while in other parts of the country there are over 50 applicants for every job, according to new research.Read