Terms And Conditions

Last updated: 15 May 2026

These terms apply to use of Scotland Press. By using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

Publisher

Scotland Press is published by PRESS SCOTLAND NEWS MEDIA GROUP LTD, company number SC842120, registered office 3 Smith's Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 8NT. General enquiries can be sent to hello@scotlandpress.co.uk.

Content

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Copyright And Database Rights

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Permitted Use

You may read the website, share links to articles and quote short extracts where permitted by law with clear attribution and a link back to the source. You must not scrape, copy, republish, sell, train systems on, commercially exploit or create a competing service from our content without written permission.

Acceptable Use

You must not misuse the site, attempt unauthorised access, interfere with security, harvest personal data, upload malicious material, overload the service, impersonate another person or use the site in a way that breaches law or third-party rights.

External Links

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Changes And Availability

We may update, correct, remove or restrict content at any time. We work to keep the website available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, permanent availability or error-free operation.

Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded by law. Subject to that, we are not liable for losses arising from use of the website, reliance on content, temporary unavailability, external links or matters outside our reasonable control.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Scotland, except where mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise. The Scottish courts will have jurisdiction, subject to any rights you may have under mandatory local law.