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Letter from Scotland
I’m astonished at how little leadership our politicians offer.
Both John Swinney and Andy Burnham are in a strong position to make bold decisions...
Scotland turn up the heat on Chile
Callum Mackenzie robbed an opposing player in the press just over half-way and drove towards the D. He fed Jamie Golden who was lurking...
Belgium double-header for Scots women
Scotland’s women’s hockey team are now in Belgium for two games against the host nation as they continue their build-up to the World Cup...
Edinburgh shed nominated for Shed of the Year title
An Edinburgh shed is among three Scottish entries shortlisted for the national Shed of the Year title.
"Tom's Shed", owned by Thomas Chisholm in Edinburgh,...
Letter from Scotland
How hot does it need to get before we do something about climate change?
We’ve been through a week of torrid weather. Thursday was...
First Minister congratulates people who are recognised in the Honours List
First Minister, John Swinney, paid tribute to the recipients in The King’s Birthday Honours list who live in Scotland.
The 2026 awards laud people who...
ACAS offers tips for employers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
BOSSES in Edinburgh have been warned to plan ahead for a surge in requests for time off, sickness absence and flexible working during the...
Edinburgh student designs tartan for USA independence anniversary
A tartan designed by an Edinburgh student has been unveiled by the Scottish Government to celebrate the United States' 250th independence anniversary.
Designed by Heriot-Watt...
Letter from Scotland
The end of term comes quickly in Scotland.
Schools, universities, sports clubs, music societies are holding their final events before the long summer holidays....
New journal from Edinburgh team shines a light on Scotland’s unique textiles industry
A new issue of the Journal of Scottish Yarns has just been published
This is the 9th bi-annual issue, celebrating the history, tradition and...
Scotland midfielder out of the World Cup
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour's World Cup is over before he has even boarded the US-bound plane tomorrow.
The Napoli player has a grade 2 medial knee...
Edinburgh Airport workers to strike during summer
Edinburgh Airport workers will strike alongside staff at other Scottish airports during the summer in a dispute over pay.
Nearly 700 workers are set for...
Three from Capital clubs in World Cup squad
Two Hearts players and one from Hibs are included in Scotland’s World Cup squad for games in Canada, Mexico and the United States between...
Scotland continue World Cup preparation with warm-up match against Cote D’Ivoire in Liverpool
Scotland continue their preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with a warm-up match against Cote D’Ivoire in Liverpool tonight Tuesday 31 March 2026.
It...
Janik picked for Scotland under-age sea fishing team
An Edinburgh angler has been included in Scotland’s under-16 sea fishing team for the Home Internationals from June 30 to July 3 in Kent,...
Grant Hanley named in Scotland squad for upcoming friendlies against Japan and the Ivory...
Hibs defender Grant Hanley has been called up to the Scotland squad for friendlies against Japan and the Ivory Coast.
Hanley picked up a hamstring...
Scotland to help Ukraine with nets
Scotland is sending fishing nets to Ukraine to help them repel drones.
More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets will be sent from Scotland...
Safety calls made to owners of Scottish bars and clubs
Scotland's nightlife sector is being urged to review champagne sparkler safety after the deadly Swiss inferno that killed 40 New Year revellers and injured...
Letter from Scotland
The political pigeons have been fluttering wildly at the start of the election season. Some are roosting on their past records, others fancy themselves...
Thousands of pupils have not attended school in Scotland in the last six years
Some 70,000 pupils have missed half of school time, and more than 6,000 have not been to school at all during the last six...
Scotland to learn World Cup fate as draw takes place in Washington tonight
Scotland are set for their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years and Steve Clarke's side will find out which sides they will...
Tartan Army advised to check passports and visas
Following the match on Tuesday when Scotland won against Denmark and secured a place in the World Cup, members of the Tartan Army are...
Hey Donald where’s yer boozers? Tartan Army heading to the World Cup
The Tartan Army will be busy this morning checking flights and deleting Donald Trump jokes from their phones as Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup following...
Scotland’s World Cup dreams still alive despite defeat in Athens
After an amazing night of drama Scotland’s World Cup hopes remain in their own hands despite a 3-2 defeat to Greece.
Elsewhere Belarus held Denmark...
Qualifying for World Cup would ‘eclipse’ everything John McGinn has achieved so far
Former Hibs legend John McGinn says that qualifying for the World Cup would eclipse anything he's ever achieved in the game.
In a wonderful career,...
Grant Hanley ‘proud’ to be in Scotland squad for World Cup qualifiers
Hibs defender Grant Hanley is proud to have been named in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad for their crucial World Cup qualifiers with Greece and...
Letter from Scotland
Scotland will soon be issuing its own government “bonds” in a rather scary voyage into international financial waters.
We’re inviting the world to invest...
Deaths involving drug driving – numbers released
In Scotland drug driving claimed more than 100 lives in eight years, according to recent figures.
Transport Scotland data shows drugs were a factor in...
Number of women murdered in Scotland has increased
The number of women murdered or killed in Scotland last year rose by more than 15% despite homicide figures falling to a 50-year low.
Behind...
In-form Shankland a real danger man for United
Lawrence Shankland’s left foot shot from just outside the Dundee penalty box broke the deadlock and provided the platform for a convincing 4-0 victory...
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