OUR NEWS BY EMAIL
Subscribe below to receive our news by email
Tag: Scotland
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...
Assault in Muirhouse
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in Muirhouse, Edinburgh on Sunday evening
The incident took place around 10:55pm when...
Letter from Scotland
Thank goodness for football. Like that scene from the trenches in the First World War, both sides in the referendum battle called a truce...
Scottish Independence Referendum – Look to the hills!
A little bit of California arrived in Caledonia as a giant Yes, similar to the Holywood Hills sign, was emblazoned on the Pentland Hills.
The...
Scottish Independence Referendum – Rainbow Paper out now
Yes LGBT launched its Rainbow Paper outlining how independence will deliver greater equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland.
The campaign group say Westminster control is holding...
Recruiting now for film and TV industry
A recruitment drive has been launched designed to train a new generation of skilled assistant location managers for the film and TV drama industry...
Letter from Scotland
For the next fortnight Scotland will be on show to the rest of the world. It’s a frightening thought. What will the big wide...
Hibs’ star Lizzie Arnot looking forward to Netherlands game
Scotland Women’s Under-19 midfielder Lizzie Arnot is looking forward to tonight's clash against the Netherlands in Norway, but insists the team are prepared for...
Scottish Open to be held in Gullane next year
The Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open will be played at Gullane and Castle Stuart in the next two years.
The golfing competition will continue to...
Basketball – Scotland seniors win bronze
Scotland men got their first medal in the European Small Countries Basketball Championship since Edinburgh 2008 when the squad won bronze.
On his return home...
Letter from Scotland
Last week I was out in the wilderness but this week I was in the heart of Scotland. It seemed a big jump from...
Grow Wild project progressing in Pilrig Park
Pilrig Park Grow Wild wild flower haven begins to take shape
Balfour’s Botany project reaps the benefit
Three months after receiving a £4,900 cash injection...
How can rising house prices in Scotland affect your credit?
With house prices in Scotland continuing to rise, you might want to consider remortgaging or renovating. Checking your credit file first could ensure application...
Scottish Rugby to use chocolate defence
University researchers & Scottish Rugby tackle the 'superfood' value of chocolate
Queen Margaret University (QMU) is teaming up with Scottish Rugby and a Scottish chocolate...
Return of Ensign Ewart
On the afternoon of 18th June 1815, 400 grey horses charged into the valley at Waterloo in Belgium to deal the final blow to...
SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS
DIGITAL & PRINT EDITION
