scotland

Humza Yousaf sworn in as Scotland's leader as bid for unity falters

Yousaf, the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, pledged an oath of allegiance to King Charles at Scotland's Court of Session in Edinburgh.

By REUTERS
29/03/2023
THE EILEAN DONAN Castle in western Scotland

Fabric discovered in Scottish Highlands bog may be the oldest traditional tartan ever

The 55 cm by 43 cm (about 22 inches by 17 inches) Scottish artifact is slated to go on display at the Scottish V&A Dundee museum’s Tartan exhibition on April 1.

Research vessel tips over in Scotland, 35 people injured

23 people were treated at a hospital and 12 were treated at the scene at Imperial Dock, Leith.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to stand down with no clear successor

After nearly 10 years at the forefront of Scottish politics, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's time is coming to a bumpy end.

By REUTERS
15/02/2023

British lawmaker's email account hacked by Russian group

The lawmaker urged the public to stay vigilant after being targeted with a fake mail, purportedly sent by a staff member.

By REUTERS
08/02/2023

This young American couple had Scotland’s first-ever queer Jewish wedding

When they began wedding planning, a Jewish wedding wasn’t on the table, as neither even knew yet that they would convert.

By ALIX WALL/JTA
21/01/2023

Police Scotland refers to pedophiles as 'minor-attracted people'

Changing the language used to refer to pedophiles was apparently intended to be a part of an effort to stop child abuse.

By Sam Halpern
02/01/2023

Lockerbie bomb maker suspect is in US custody

The bomb on board the Boeing 747 en route to the United States killed all 259 people on board and 11 on the ground, the deadliest-ever militant attack in Britain.

By REUTERS
11/12/2022

Scottish plumber finds 135-year-old message hidden in a bottle

"I was moving a radiator and cut a random hole to find pipework and there it was," Peter Allan told BBC Scotland.

By Walla!
03/12/2022
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