Tag: Scotland
Letter from Scotland
We may think Scotland is a backwater when it comes to issues like climate change, war and political upheaval. And so we are. But occasionally we feel the ripples of a backwash, as we...
Scotland v England u-21 at Glasgow
Goalmouth action from Glasgow's National Hockey Centre as England attack. Picture Nigel Duncan
More goalmouth action as England press again. Picture by Nigel Duncan
Bronwyn Shields (No 20) focused on the ball as England u-21 face...
Wadsworth stands out as Scots edge England under-21
Scotland, with a number of young players in their hockey squad, left it late but they finally saw off a dogged and talented England under-21 combine in an entertaining challenge clash at the well-appointed...
Watson strike sinks Spain in major Euro shock
EuroHockey Championships, A Division, Pool C, women: Spain 1, Scotland 2 (in Monchengladbach)
Dundonian Charlotte Watson kept her cool to slot the game-winning goal as Scotland, ranked No 19 in the world, edged Spain, ranked...
Italy focus for Scotland’s Euro women
Coach Chris Duncan told Scotland's success-hungry women's hockey supporters from Germany: "Our real battle starts now."
The Tartan Hearts square-up to Italy on Thursday (12.30) and Spain on Friday (13.45) in two crucial cross-over ties which will decide their...
Eadie on Scotland’s next two EuroHockey games
Jennifer Eadie is one of Scotland's most experienced hockey players and she urged her team-mates to focus hard on their next two games in the EuroHockey Championship, A Division, in Monchengladbach, Germany.
They are now confirmed...
Scotland look to bounce back
Scotland's women look to salvage some pride when they square-up to England in the EuroHockey Championships, A Division, in the German city of Monchgladbach on Tuesday (12.30).
That's after their disappointing 5-0 defeat to Ireland in...
Scotland square-up to EuroHockey elite in Germany
Scotland's national women's hockey squad head to A Division next week, the pinnacle for hockey in Europe, having qualified by beating France in Dunkirk.
Their Edinburgh-based coach, Chris Duncan, admitted it feels like yesterday when...
Scots under pressure after narrow Italy defeat
Scotland were edged 3-2 in men's EuroHockey Championship II in Dublin and the pressure is now on as they face Turkey in their final pool match with a semi-final spot on the line.
The Blue...
Costello double as Scotland hockey draw with Auld Enemy
Coach Chris Duncan believes that Scotland's women's hockey squad can compete with the best following a 4-4 draw with England at Bisham Abbey in the first of two Test matches.
Edinburgh-based Duncan challenged his squad...
Key role for Duncan as Scotland triumph
James Duncan played a pivotal role as Scotland came from behind to win the Home International sea angling trophy against star-studded opposition, including some of the worlds top sea anglers.
Duncan was the runner/reserve and...
Late goal sinks brave Scots in hockey international
Scotland women lost a goal four minutes from time to go down 3-2 to China in the first of two test matches in The Netherlands.
But they have a chance to avenge that narrow...
First Minister congratulates Scots awarded honours
First Minister Humza Yousaf has paid tribute to Scotland’s recipients in The King’s Birthday Honours list, in the first announcement of awards since His Majesty’s Coronation.
In recognition of exceptional contributions to public life and in...
Ireland double-header for Scots women
Five University of Edinburgh players are in the Scotland squad for two games against Ireland in Belfast this weekend as the Tartan Hearts continue their build-up to the EuroHockey Championships in August.
The teams play...
Women’s rugby – Scotland joy at international victory
Players hugged, those from the bench rushed onto the pitch, and over 3,500 celebrated on the terracing at the DAM Health Stadium as Scotland kept their cool despite an Italian comeback to earn their...
Pedal on Parliament demands that politicians do not backpedal
The Pedal on Parliament campaign rode again today in Edinburgh with at least a thousand people taking part in the protest cycle from Chambers Street to Holyrood where people made passionate speeches.
There were cyclists...
Jamieson rocket secures win double for Scots
Women's hockey International: Scotland 6, Wales 0 (on Saturday), Scotland 3, Wales 1 (on Sunday) both at Peffermill, Edinburgh. Picture by Dave Reid at Peffermill
Sarah Jamieson (pictured with the ball) scored a sensational game-winner...
Killie will be a tough test for Hearts, says Neilson
Robbie Neilson expects a tough, physical battle at Kilmarnock on Saturday (kick-off 15.00) and has asked his squad to put the recent 3-0 defeat at Aberdeen behind them and concentrate on the next game.
The...
ScotRail reminds customers to plan their journey in advance for Scotland v Spain
ScotRail is reminding customers to plan their journey in advance for the Scotland v Spain match at Hampden tomorrow night.
Scotland take on Spain in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Hampden Park on Tuesday, 28...
Scotland’s hockey women start Euro build-up
Scotland's national women's hockey squad have kick-started their preparation for the European Championships in Germany in the summer with a weekend training camp in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Coach Chris Duncan included the under-21 squad in...
Letter from Scotland
It’s been a chilly start to March. Temperatures have hovered just above freezing during the day but at night they plunged to minus 16C in Altnaharra in the Highlands, making it the coldest March...
Letter from Scotland
Councillors across Scotland’s 32 local districts have been setting their council tax rates this week. It’s turning out to be a precarious balancing act between paying their staff a decent wage – notably their...
Letter from Scotland
The best laid schemes of Scottish nationalists have gone agley in spectacular fashion and left them naught be grief and pain for promised joy.
So Robert Burns may have summed up the past two...
First Minister writes an open letter to Ukrainians everywhere
First Minister reassures any Ukrainians who have come to live here that “Scotland is your home for as long as you need it to be”.
Friday will be the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of...
Scottish Government confirms solidarity with Ukraine
As the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approached, The Scottish Government's Minister with special responsibility for Ukraine confirmed that Scotland supports the country.
Neil Gray also offered his condolences to those...
National Records of Scotland announce Covid figures
National Records of Scotland has announced official figures for deaths involving Covid-19 for January 2023 and for week 6 of 2023.
As at 12 February 2023, 16,780 deaths were registered in Scotland where the novel...
Letter from Scotland
When an earthquake strikes, like the unfolding disaster on the Turkish/Syrian border, the rest of the world can only stand still in horror. We are suddenly reminded that we live on the fragile surface...
Edinburgh quartet selected for Great Britain pathway
Four Edinburgh club hockey players have been picked for the 2023 Great Britain women’s Elite Development Programme (EDP).
Emily Dark and Ellie Wilson from Watsonians, Sophie Hinds and Eve Pearson (pictured left by Nigel Duncan...
Lloyds Banking Group announce new appointment
Lloyds Banking Group have advised a new appointment to chair their Scottish Executive Committee.
Jackie Leiper will take over this role which will include working with government, business and charities to address the financial challenges...
Letter from Scotland
Rishi Sunak and his chancellor Jeremy Hunt have ridden to rescue with a financial u-turn on a par with Wellington’s best “adjustment” tactics in the 60 battles he took part in before becoming a...
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