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Letter from Scotland
Ancient peoples believed that a solar eclipse was a sign from the gods. Were they displeased with events on Earth ? Were they were...
Scottish Youth Parliament meets today
The Scottish Youth Parliament will host its 56th national sitting at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue when it convenes later today.
The Scottish Youth Parliament...
Jason Cummings’ delight at Scotland call up
Hibs' striker Jason Cummings is delighted to be handed a call-up into Danny Lennon's Scotland under-21 squad for the forthcoming friendly match against Hungary...
Rugby – This Weekend’s Rugby Round-up
Image courtesy of Neil Kennedy (Hasbeanz)
International Rugby
All three Scotland representative sides were beaten by their English counterparts over the weekend with the U20’s playing...
England claim Calcutta Cup
England put themselves right back in the mix for claiming the Six Nations championship yesterday, with a somewhat unconvincing 25-13 win over Scotland at...
Rugby – Scotland v Wales, Women’s RBS Six Nations
Five-try Italy hand out third defeat to fighting Scots. Despite dominating large parts of the match, Scotland could only score a try and a penalty at...
Rugby – Scotland v Italy, RBS Six Nations
Scotland lose out to 79th minute penalty try
With both teams seeking their first win in this year’s Six Nations tournament, it was always going...
Rugby – Scotland U20 v Italy U20, RBS U20 Six Nations
U20's deal out whitewash to Italy in the Borders
Scotland's 'junior' side dealt out a 45-0 hammering to their Italian counterparts at Netherdale on Friday...
Rugby – Finn Russell’s Ban Upheld
The appeal of Scotland stand-off Finn Russell was heard today at London Heathrow before an independent Six Nations Appeal Committee, chaired by Christopher Quinlan...
Property Ombudsman issues new Codes of Practice
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme has launched two new versions of its Codes of Practice for Sales and Lettings agents operating in Scotland.
The Codes...
Hibs’ Kirsty Smith named in Scotland squad for Cyprus Cup
Hibs' Kirsty Smith has been named in Anna Signeul's squad for this year’s Cyprus Cup, in which Scotland will face Canada, Italy and the...
Rugby – Scottish Rugby Appeal Russell’s Ban
Scottish Rugby today confirmed its intention to appeal the two-week suspension of stand-off Finn Russell (above, with his brother Archie at Netherdale) by an independent...
Rugby – Russell Cited for Dangerous Tackle
Finn Russell, Scotland's fly-half, has been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for a dangerous tackle - for which the player was yellow-carded -...
Rugby – Scotland v Wales, RBS Six Nations
Senior win makes it a 2-1 weekend for Wales
With the U20’s winning on Friday and the women losing on Saturday, it was up to...
Women’s Rugby – Scotland v Wales, Women’s Six Nations
Battling Scots lose out to Wales at Broadwood
Scotland’s women put on one of their best displays at Broadwood Stadium despite being on the end...
Rugby – Scotland v Wales, U20 Six Nations
Scots come from behind to beat Wales in the Borders
The dark expanse of Gala’s Netherdale stadium was the venue for the second round U20...
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...
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