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Rugby – France v Scotland
Gutsy Scots come up short in Paris.
Scotland suffered an agonising defeat to France for the second year in a row, after five Camille Lopez...
Rugby – This Week’s Rugby Round-up
A mixed week for Edinburgh’s teams saw some big wins, some narrow defeats and the traditional postponement due to an unplayable pitch at Currie.
Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh scored...
Letter from Scotland
Should the large wild cat, the lynx, be re-introduced in Scotland ? It’s not an issue that is likely to feature in any of...
Electoral Reform Society calls for UK-wide Constitutional Convention
Today’s publication of draft legislation to devolve powers to Scotland makes the case for a UK-wide, citizen-led Constitutional Convention ever more pressing, according to...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve been battening down the hatches in more senses than one this week. The usual January storms seem to have no end and no...
Letter from Scotland
I came across a slip of paper in an old book, the other day, which simply said: “Books, which Miss AP Thomas will collect...
SNP blame welfare cuts for rise in food banks
The SNP has said that families using food banks this Christmas Day is a result of the “Dickensian impact” of welfare cuts.
The Trussell Trust...
AlcoDigital have the answer for the morning after
Seasons Greetings have come our way from AlcoDigital for a ‘Merry’ Christmas – but not too merry! With the big day almost upon us...
Supreme Court issues decision on Scottish prisoners’ voting rights
The UK Supreme Court has confirmed its earlier stance that prisoners should not have the right to vote, despite the European Court of Human...
Keeping ewe warm this Christmas
The Scottish Government has announced that three million Scottish sheep worked overtime last year to ensure we stay warm – and colourful – this...
This Weekend’s Rugby Round-up
4-try Damien Hoyland closing down against Ontario at Meggetland
Professional Rugby
Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
Despite two resilient performances today and reaching the Plate semi-finals, Scotland 7s...
Will Scotland qualify for Euro 2016?
Can Scotland qualify for Euro 2016?
Every member of the Tartan Army has held onto the dream that, one day, they would see their beloved...
Scottish economy still growing
Reports published today confirm that Scotland’s economy is continuing to grow. There are two studies, one from Bank of Scotland and the other from Ernst &...
Johnnie Walker – Join the Pact Promotion
Jenson Button, Kevin Magnussen - who was asked to sign a baby! A real one! - and Mika Häkkinen were at the Ross Bandstand today to...
Happy St Andrew’s Day from the First Minister
On 30 November, people across Scotland and throughout the world, will come together to celebrate St Andrew’s Day.
Our national day is a wonderful time...
The lowdown and the views on The Smith Commission Report
The Smith Commission issued its report today on the shape and form of the devolved powers promised to Scotland by the political parties at...
People’s vow given warm welcome
Glasgow was a hotbed of political chat yesterday with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking to a sell out crowd at the SSE Hydro and...
Newspaper to promote the cause of independence
The curious thing about the Scottish independence referendum was that while it was on everyone's mind and lips, the newspaper industry in Scotland were...
Rugby – Scotland v New Zealand, viagogo Autumn Tests
Scotland run New Zealand close at BT Murrayfield.
New Zealand had been criticised in the press for naming a ’second string’ squad – with 13...
Rugby – Scotland v Argentina, viagogo Autumn Test Series
Five-try Scotland beat Australia-conquering Argentina at BT Murrayfield
Vern Cotter’s first home match as Scotland coach gave the supporters a great deal to feel good...
Rugby – Scottish Rugby’s Club Sustainability Fund
Scottish Rugby’s Ian Rankin (President) and Nick Rennie (Head of Club Services) are joined by Steven Anderson (sportscotland) Ken Richardson and players from Linlithgow...
Edinburgh South West MP resigns
There might have been little interest outside the capital in the fact that an Edinburgh MP had resigned. But Shadow Chancellor Alistair Darling just...
Fire chief appeals for a safe Bonfire Night
Edinburgh Fire Officer is appealing for the public’s help to ensure that 2014’s Bonfire Night is the safest ever for the City of Edinburgh.
Bonfire...
Climate Change committee meets for first time
At Holyrood today the newest sub-committee set up by The Scottish Government met for the first time. The Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC-CC) on Climate Change held...
Letter from Scotland
Look at who’s blown in on the wild west winds we’ve been having for the last few days…. 78,970 pink-footed geese, according to the...
This Weekend’s Rugby Round-up
Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh had a tortuous trip to Bordeaux involving, by all accounts, trains, planes and automobiles. And almost everyone outside the camp - given the...
Women’s Rugby – Scotland v Ireland Exiles
Nine try Scots beat the Irish at stormy BT Murrayfield
Scotland’s women completed a successful day on the back pitches at BT Murrayfield on Saturday...
Letter from Scotland
We are now into the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Low sunshine is lighting up the yellowing trees. The days are getting cooler,...
Scotland this morning – Christine Grahame MSP
Christine Grahame is SNP MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. We asked her to write an article ahead of the Scottish Referendum to...
The Scotland I look forward to
Hopes for the future by Alyn Smith MEP
”May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela
When Scotland goes to the polls...
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