Home
> Scotland
Scotland
Edinburgh Tram Report Speaks of 'Poor Management And Abdication Of Responsibility'
Nine years after the initial public inquiry was launched, a 961-page report exposes the truth behind the years of delays and huge overspending.
Maguire's nightmare week extends after scoring own goal against Scotland
Harry Maguire was brought on at halftime in Glasgow before inadvertently handing the hosts a lifeline by clumsily prodding a low cross into his own net in the 67th minute.
Travel warning in UK as contagious disease strikes popular beach
Tourists and locals have been asked to stay away from the affected beaches.
Scottish tourism and hospitality sector demonstrates resilience amidst challenges
Scotland's renowned tourism and hospitality industry remains steadfast despite a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK hospitality sector not against recycling but fears red-tapism from Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme
As per the scheme, customers will have to pay 20p as a deposit when they purchase things in containers like bottles of wine and jars.
Scotland's transport minister quits due to "poor mental health"
Kevin Stewart has resigned from his role as transport minister of the Scottish government over concerns for his mental health.
Scottish Muslim leader's rise underlines 'new norm' in UK
Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is the Hindu son of parents whose familial roots lie in India.
Humza Yousaf: Scotland's next leader faces independence challenge
Humza Yousaf is an experienced minister who faces a tough task uniting the Scottish National Party around its independence bid.
Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls
Polling indicates that around 45 percent of Scots are currently in favour of Scotland leaving the United Kingdom
Two SNP candidates state Rowling is a 'national treasure' despite 'Harry Potter' author's transphobic views
Rowling has stated in the past that she believes trans women are predators.
Scotland's next leader faces battle to unite country and party
Three candidates are set to fight it out to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's next leader, with the winner facing the daunting task of uniting a country divided over its future and a party fracturing over how to pursue another independence vote.
Forbes kicks off bid to lead Scotland, would have opposed gay marriage
Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes on Monday became the latest candidate hoping to replace Nicola Sturgeon as the country's first minister, but her stance on gay marriage upset some in her own party.
Scottish politics are in turmoil, but it's small fry for the pound
Any prospect of Scotland breaking away from the United Kingdom used to have momentous implications for U.K. markets. Nowadays, not so much.
Scottish and trans outrage as UK government blocks gender law
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office denied the UK government was split on the emotive issue.
Scotland passes law easing gender change rules
Opponents of the law fear it could be a danger to women and girls, particularly around the provision of single-sex spaces.
Met Office issues 'risk to life' amber warning for Scotland as sub-zero temperatures hit UK
The UK Met Office has issued a new "risk to life" amber warning for central Scotland as the country sees a significant drop in temperatures.
Explainer-Scottish independence: Could there be another referendum?
The UK Supreme Court begins two days of hearings on Tuesday to consider whether the Scottish government can pass legislation allowing it to hold a second independence referendum without the approval of the British government.
UK's top court to assess legal basis for new Scottish independence vote
The UK Supreme Court will on Tuesday consider the legality of Scottish moves to hold a new referendum on independence next year without the consent of the government in London.
UK top court to hear Scottish independence vote bid
The battle to hold a second Scottish independence referendum moves to Britain's top court next week when it hears arguments for allowing a secession vote in a year's time without approval from British Prime Minister Liz Truss and her government.
Is Scotland's media ready for the next independence referendum?
Is Scotland's media ready for the next independence referendum?
Scottish authorities allegedly keeping Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death secret
A death certificate from the Aberdeenshire registry office would reveal details about why Her Majesty died.
Adventurer Ross Edgley attempts longest non-stop swim in Scotland's Loch Ness
Ross Edgley, a 36-year-old extreme adventurer from Lincolnshire, UK, is all set to attempt the world's longest non-stop swim in Loch Ness.
Man heckles Prince Andrew at Queen's funeral procession, shouts 'you're sick'
A man has been arrested for heckling Prince Andrew when the Queen's coffin was on its way to St.Giles Cathedral for a memorial service in Edinburgh on Monday.
Auld reekie: Edinburgh bin strike leaves a bad smell
Cleaning staff working for Edinburgh City Council went on a 12-day strike last Thursday after rejecting a 3.0 percent pay offer which it called "derisory" in the current economic climate.
British leadership candidates against new Scottish independence push
The two candidates battling to be Britain's next prime minister vied to present themselves as defenders of Scotland's place in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, promising more scrutiny of Scotland's government to undermine a new push for independence.
UK's Labour rules out pact with Scottish independence party at next election
The leader of the Labour Party in Scotland on Monday ruled out any deal with the Scottish National Party (SNP) after the next British election, dismissing the idea that such a pact could lead to a new independence referendum.
Scottish Government Seeks Independence Vote In Oct. 2023
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans on Tuesday for a second referendum to be held on Scottish independence in October next year, vowing to take legal action to ensure a vote if the British government tried to block it.
Queen Elizabeth II In Scotland For 'Holyrood Week'
Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland for 'Holyrood week'
Two men stabbed to death, suspect claimed they 'had button to an atomic bomb'
A man accused of a double murder claimed that he committed the crime because the victims had a button for an atomic bomb.
Polls close in UK elections with historic N.Ireland result predicted
The results, expected from Friday, could have huge constitutional implications for the four-nation UK's future