Scotland

COP26: Countries launch plan for green shipping corridors

Green groups were less than thrilled with the declaration, arguing it allows "for delay tactics and fossil fuel loopholes".

The factors underlying English nationalism: resentment, racism, insecurity

Racist talk is returning to English drawing rooms as post-Brexit Britons begin to question their position in the wider world.

England held by Scotland at Euro 2020 as Croatia face battle to qualify

England were stymied and stifled by a stubborn Scotland side in a 0-0 draw which puts them level on four points with group leaders Czech Republic, who they host on Tuesday.

Scotland's independence party close to majority in 'knife-edge' count

Scottish National Party hopes a second day of vote-counting will bring it a slim majority in the devolved parliament while Prime Minister Boris Johnson decries its plan for an independence referendum.

Scotland won't allow golf trip for Trump on Biden's inauguration

Scotland's leader Nicola Sturgeon says US President Donald Trump will not be allowed to visit Scotland to play golf during Joe Biden's inauguration, arguing Trump is subject to coronavirus travel curbs.

‘There is no Scottish exceptionalism’: The myth of equality in Scotland

Scotland as an anti-racist utopia is a politically charged narrative, while in reality, the country's minorities are struggling from structural racism.

Sturgeon: Scotland's independence from UK 'is in clear sight'

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon tells supporters she has "never been more certain" of achieving independence, arguing for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make sanitary products free

In 2018, Scotland had become the first country to provide free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities.

'Shuggie Bain' writer Douglas Stuart wins Booker Prize

The novel’s sweep, vivid characters and unflinching look at poverty have been compared to the work of Charles Dickens.

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

Scottish movie legend Sean Connery will be remembered as dominating the silver screen for four decades, most notably as British agent 007 who he helped shape in the books as well as the films.

Scottish nationalists plan new independence referendum

Support for Scottish independence has increased over British PM Johnson's slow response to the Covid-19 pandemic and anger over the UK's decision to leave the EU.

Casualties as passenger train derails in Scotland

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has described the derailment as a “major″ incident. Serious train accidents are rare in the UK. The country’s last fatal derailment was in 2007.