Tag: Scotland
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Women’s Six Nations: Scotland triumph in thriller against Wales
Read Latest News Wales: Jasmine Joyce-Butchers; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Maisie Davies, Carys Phillips, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Alaw Pyrs, Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis, Georgia Evans. Replacements: Kelsey Jones, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Gwen Crabb, Bryonie King, Meg Davies, Courtney Keight, Nel Metcalfe. Scotland: Chloe Rollie;…
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Heathrow flights to Scotland resume after fire
Read Latest News Flights between Heathrow and Scotland’s major airports have resumed after a day of chaos caused by a nearby fire. However, passengers are still being advised to check travel plans in advance with disruption likely to continue for days. A power outage occurred at the airport after a transformer within the North Hyde…
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Scotland do ‘dirty side’ but Greece tie ‘not dead’ – Steve Clarke
Read Latest News Lewis Ferguson – in his first Scotland game for almost a year following his return from knee surgery – was keen to shine a light on the “dirty side” of the performance. “We knew we were going to have to weather the storm,” the Bologna captain said. “We could have been calmer…
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Greece 0-1 Scotland: ‘Great survivor Grant Hanley basks in battle’
Read Latest News Hanley’s been doing it for a while now. Before Scotland’s double-header against Croatia and Portugal in mid-October, he had played two minutes of club football – against Derby in a 3-2 defeat – in the previous six weeks. He played 90 against Croatia in a 2-1 loss and another 90 against Portugal…
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Tierney return a selection poser for Scotland boss Clarke
Read Latest News The return of Kieran Tierney has given Scotland head coach Steve Clarke “a lot to think about” going into the Nations League play-off with Greece. The Arsenal defender picked up a hamstring injury during Euro 2024, missing all of the matches in Scotland’s debut campaign in the top tier of the competition.…
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Greece v Scotland: Andy Robertson chasing Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish’s caps record
Read Latest News Robertson’s fourth international goal came in stoppage-time against Poland in November, earning a 2-1 victory in Warsaw to clinch third place in Nations League Group A1. Now Scotland must prevail against Greece to remain in the tournament’s top tier. According to the captain, the team made “huge strides” in their debut Group…
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George Hirst backed by ex-England striker dad for Scotland switch
Read Latest News “He said the greatest honour in his career was playing international football, so give it your best shot and see where it takes you. “It’s a bit of a dream come true. It is a chance to play international football and my grandad was Scottish and it’s an opportunity to go and…
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BBC Scotland to scrap flagship drama River City
Read Latest News BBC Studios Stephen Purdon, seen here with Sally Howitt as his mum Scarlett, has been in the show since it began BBC Scotland is to scrap its flagship soap River City after more than 20 years. The drama which began in September 2002 will continue filming for another 12 months before airing…
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Scotland: John McGinn on Lennon Miller’s claim of being the best
Read Latest News “I remember Charlie Adam did an interview on my first day from Stoke’s training ground asking why there were Scottish Championship players getting called up, which wasn’t too helpful at the time,” McGinn recalled. “I don’t think he was aiming it at me individually or personally. Just the timing of it was…
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What does UK benefits overhaul mean for Scotland?
Read Latest News Douglas Fraser Business and Economy Editor, Scotland PA Media Liz Kendall say reforms will “ensure there is trust and fairness” in the welfare system Significant reforms to restrict some sickness and disability benefits will be announced at Westminster later. UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to tighten the rules…
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Rangers star Vaclav Cerny probed by Police Scotland after spraying water bottle at Celtic fans during Old Firm match | UK News
Read Latest News A Rangers star is at the centre of a police probe over his antics during his team’s winning goal celebrations against Celtic on Sunday. Vaclav Cerny, 27, was spotted spraying rival fans with a water bottle as he raced along the touchline in excitement over teammate Hamza Igamane’s last-gasp winner. Sky Sports…
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Six Nations 2025: Are Scotland flattering to deceive? Or is this their level?
Read Latest News Because of that lack of depth, Scotland are forced to play in a manner that isn’t conducive to grinding out Test match win after Test match win. Their gameplan in Paris was clear. Keep the ball alive, take risks, play with pace and width and get their talented backline involved as much…
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Six Nations: France v Scotland highlights
Read Latest News Watch highlights as France beat Scotland 35-16 to end England’s title hopes and win the Six Nations title. MATCH REPORT: France overpower Scotland to win Six Nations title Watch highlights on Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~…
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Six Nations 2025: France overwhelm Scotland to win title
Read Latest News France: 15-Ramos; 14-Penaud, 13-Fickou, 12-Moefana, 11-Bielle-Biarrey; 10-Ntamack, 9-Lucu; 1-Gros, 2-Mauvaka, 3-Atonio, 4-Flament, 5-Guillard, 6-Cros, 7-Boudehent, 8-Alldritt (capt). Replacements: 16-Marchand, 17-Baille, 18-Aldegheri, 19-Auradou, 20-Meafou, 21-Jegou, 22-Jelonch, 23-Le Garrec. Scotland: 15-Kinghorn; 14-Graham, 13-Jones, 12-Jordan, 11-Van der Merwe; 10-Russell (co-capt), 9-White; 1-Schoeman, 2-Cherry, 3-Z Fagerson, 4-Brown, 5-Gilchrist, 6-Ritchie, 7-Darge (co-capt), 8-M Fagerson. Replacements: 16-Ashman, 17-Sutherland,…
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France win Six Nations with victory over Scotland in Paris | UK News
Read Latest News France have won the Six Nations after beating Scotland 35-16 in Paris. England pushed the championship battle to the final game after earlier destroying Wales with a record 68-14 win in Cardiff. But Les Bleus sealed victory in front of a home crowd in a packed Stade de France to lift their…
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Six Nations 2025: Jonny Gray dropped as Scotland make two changes for France
Read Latest News Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson replace the benched Jonny Gray and injured Jack Dempsey for Scotland’s final Six Nations match away to France on Saturday (20:00 GMT). Brown starts in the second row while Number 8 Fagerson joins prop brother Zander in the starting XV with Dempsey ruled out with a hamstring…
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Scotland cricket star was victimised over racism claims
Read Latest News Andrew Picken BBC News Scotland BBC Majid Haq was sent home from the 2015 Cricket World Cup for posting a social media message about racism A top cricketer who blew the whistle on racism in the sport was victimised for speaking out, according to an independent report. The original complaint by Majid…
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Rapist Brian Thom jailed for 12 years for assaulting two women in Scotland | UK News
Read Latest News A “dangerous” rapist who subjected two women to “horrendous ordeals” has been jailed for 12 years. Brian Thom was found guilty of 17 charges, including multiple rapes, assaults and abusive behaviour. Judge Lady Hood said the 37-year-old had “shown little empathy or remorse”, even as one of the women spoke “powerfully” in…
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Scotland: Steve Clarke 75% sure he will exit after World Cup
Read Latest News Scotland face Greece in a two-legged Nations League play-off later this month as they aim to stay in the competition’s top tier. Then they will attempt to negotiate a World Cup qualifying group containing either Portugal or Denmark, Greece and Belarus. Scotland missed out on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after…
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Uncapped teenagers Lennon Miller & James Wilson named in Scotland squad for Greece tie
Read Latest News Bologna midfielder Ferguson, 25, missed Euro 2024 with a long-term knee injury but has returned to action in Serie A. Forward Nisbet, 28, is rewarded for his recent form on loan at Aberdeen from Millwall, netting 10 goals this season including five in his past six appearances. Defender Tierney, 27, last played…
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Can I get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?
Read Latest News Lisa Summers and Claire McAllister BBC Scotland news Angela Chesworth Angela Chesworth says that returning to her previous weight is her biggest fear Very few people are currently being prescribed drugs for weight loss on the NHS in Scotland, research by BBC Scotland News has established. Medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy have…
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Six Nations 2025: Five talking points from round four as France, Scotland and England win
Read Latest News Ireland’s goal this campaign was to become the first side in Six Nations history to win three successive outright titles. Victories over England, Scotland and Wales secured the Triple Crown, and put interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby two games from a Grand Slam. But a ruthless France scored five tries in…
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Six Nations 2025: ‘Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?’
Read Latest News This team has a well-developed and debilitating trend of falling asleep in games. They didn’t score in the last 33 minutes on Saturday. A fortnight ago they went an hour without scoring against England, against Ireland they didn’t score for 41 minutes and then 26 minutes. Against Italy, they went 33 minutes…
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Six Nations 2025: Scotland 35-29 Wales – report
Read Latest News Three minutes later, Scotland conjured a third. Jordan won ball in the air to start it and Russell’s brilliance was there at the finish. Deep in the Welsh 22 and with Anscombe in his road, the fly-half dummied, stepped and then found Graham, who roared in. Another conversion and Scotland were already…
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Kevin Nisbet: Could Aberdeen’s revived striker earn Scotland recall?
Read Latest News When the former Hibs striker arrived on loan at Pittodrie at the start of this season, looking to find the form that tempted Millwall to spend a reported £2m on him, it looked like a solid investment. Nisbet scored a late winner against Ross County, before netting against Dundee two games later.…
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Scotland v Wales: ‘Gregor Townsend can’t avoid flak if Scotland don’t justify favourites tag’
Read Latest News Maybe that’s why Finn Russell, as opposed to Scotland’s other co-captain Rory Darge, did media on Friday. Maybe Scottish Rugby felt they needed some stardust, a galvanising presence to fire up the fans and convince them that, yes, the championship bid is over, but yes again, there is something big to play…
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Scotland v Wales: ‘Not too stressed’ – Finn Russell ignores miss critics
Read Latest News Scotland co-captain Finn Russell says he pays little attention to criticism directed at him, and has moved on quickly from his crucial missed kick against England in the Six Nations at Allianz Stadium. Russell had a chance to effectively win the game in London by converting Duhan van der Merwe’s 79th-minute try,…
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BBC to show World Cup qualifiers live for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Read Latest News Rhodri Talfan Davies, director of BBC Nations, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that fans across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will now be able to enjoy live, free-to-air coverage of all the big international football matches. “Nothing fires the imagination more than live international sport and the race to qualify for the world’s…
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Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Bath and Scotland rugby star Finn Russell
Read Latest News This is a big game in the race for the Champions League places, and a tough one to call. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rested a few players for last weekend’s FA Cup win over Plymouth and Erling Haaland is fit again. Nottingham Forest are at home but their fans don’t mind…
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First-ever beavers from Scotland released in England
Read Latest News Beavers captured from Scotland have been released into the wild in England for the first time under new rules that were announced last week. They were set free on a river bank in Dorset as part of a plan by conservationists who say that the beavers love of dam building will increase…
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Six Nations 2025: Scotland squad update – Currie, McBeth & Muncaster
Read Latest News Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Gregor Brown, Dave Cherry, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Euan Ferrie, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Patrick Harrison, Cameron Henderson, Will Hurd, Ewan Johnson, Nathan McBeth, Ben Muncaster, D’Arcy Rae, Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, Marshall Sykes. Backs: Fergus Burke, Matt Currie,…
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Fresh Police Scotland appeal in search for missing man last seen in John O’Groats one year ago | UK News
Read Latest News Police have issued a fresh appeal for information in the search for a missing man who disappeared in the Scottish Highlands one year ago. John McGrath, then 52, was last seen in the John O’Groats area of Caithness at about 10am on Saturday 2 March 2024. Despite extensive searches by Police Scotland,…
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Risk of wildfires ‘very high’ in north and east Scotland
Read Latest News Getty Images People in the north and east of Scotland have been urged not to light fires outdoors A “very high” risk warning for wildfires has been issued for the north and east of Scotland over the coming days. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said people should avoid lighting any…
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Donald Trump could meet King Charles in Scotland to plan state visit
Read Latest News Reuters Donald Trump said it would be an “honour” to visit the UK again after accepting an invite from King Charles US president Donald Trump has been invited to meet King Charles in Scotland to discuss an unprecedented second state visit to the UK. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used a trip…
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Northern Ireland shooting victim ‘denied travel to Scotland for treatment’ | UK News
Read Latest News A man shot in Northern Ireland has been denied permission on anti-terrorism grounds to travel to Scotland for surgery, his solicitor has said. Sean O’Reilly, 49, was hit twice after two masked men fired shots through the window of his parked taxi in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry, a suburb…
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Victim of shooting denied travel to Scotland for treatment
Read Latest News The victim of a suspected republican feud shooting has been denied travel to Scotland for surgery on anti-terrorism grounds, his solicitor has said. Sean O’Reilly, 49, was shot twice in an attack in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry on Sunday. An air ambulance was ready to take him to Glasgow…
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UK weather: Parts of England set to have week of sunshine – as Scotland braces for snow and strong winds | UK News
Read Latest News The south of England is expected to have a week-long spell of sunshine – as other parts of the country brace for snow and strong winds. London is predicted to experience temperatures in double digits every day from Thursday, with a high of 12C (53F) forecast next Tuesday, the Met Office said.…
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Police Scotland issue facial reconstruction of mystery skull pulled from North Sea | UK News
Read Latest News Detectives have issued a facial recreation from a human skull pulled from the North Sea last year in the hope of identifying the mystery woman. The skull was discovered by a fishing boat around 150 miles off the coast of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, on 15 May 2024. Police Scotland said forensic work has…
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Police Scotland investigation under way after girl, 8, targeted in sextortion plot | UK News
Read Latest News A police investigation is under way after an eight-year-old girl was targeted in a sextortion plot. Parents at an Edinburgh primary school have been warned to check their children’s social media accounts amid reports of a predator impersonating pupils on Snapchat. Police Scotland said a probe has been launched following several complaints…
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Police Scotland officers may have been COVID pandemic ‘super-spreaders’, inquiry hears | UK News
Read Latest News Police Scotland officers may have acted as “super-spreaders” during the pandemic as expert advice was “ignored” by the Scottish government and the force’s ex-chief constable, an inquiry heard. Calum Steele, ex-general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation (SPF), former chairman David Hamilton, and vice chairman Brian Jones gave evidence at the Scottish…
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Six Nations: England move into title mix with win over Scotland
Read Latest News In golf, round three is “moving day”. It’s a tournament’s watershed, where contenders rise and pretenders are washed away. You can’t win the title on moving day, they say, but you can certainly lose it. Round three duly proved to be where England and Scotland’s Six Nations fortunes diverged dramatically. With leaders…
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Six Nations: England 16-15 Scotland – Finn Russell misses late conversion as England regain Calcutta Cup
Read Latest News The excellent Van der Merwe, whose surging runs and six tries have defined Scotland’s supremacy in the fixture in recent years, gave England an unwelcome reminder of his talents inside five minutes. After Ollie Sleightholme had kicked away possession to Blair Kinghorn, the powerhouse wing scorched outside Ollie Lawrence, drawing the England…
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Six Nations 2025: England and Scotland face off in ‘do-or-die’ match
Read Latest News The player central to Scotland’s recent successes over England has been mercurial fly-half Finn Russell, who has been passed fit for the game at Allianz Stadium. A nasty first-half head injury ended the 32-year-old’s game early against Ireland. And his absence alongside wing Darcy Graham, who will miss the game after being…
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Six Nations 2025: England v Scotland preview
Read Latest News So where will this game be won and lost? “The strength of England’s bench forwards might be what decides it,” says Brown, who points to injuries to second rows Scott Cummings and Max Williamson and the absence of hooker George Turner, who started all four of the four in a row. “For…
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Under-20 Six Nations: England 57-13 Scotland
Read Latest News England: Pearson; Bracken, Hall, Lilley, Ridl; Coen, Friday; McEachran, Tuipulotu, Raymont, Sodeke, Burrow (capt), Kpoku, Timmins, James. Replacements: Gulley, Scola, Sela, Ainsworth-Cave, Treacey, Weimann, Bellamy, Offiah. Scotland: Brown; Moncrieff, Ventisei (capt), Yule, Watson; Urwin, Cowan; Shearer, Stephen, Blyth-Lafferty, Godsell, Halkon, Duncan, Douglas, Logan. Replacements: Roberts, McKenna, Stewart, Moss, Allen, MacArthur, Waugh, Wolfenden.…
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England v Scotland: Maro Itoje says hosts cannot single out Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup
Read Latest News Russell may share his first name with his opposite number, albeit with a slightly different spelling, but the similarities end when it comes to experience. Scotland’s fly-half will win his 84th cap on Saturday, while England’s Fin Smith, aged 22, will make just his second Test start. Their rivalry has grown from…
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‘We live peacefully in Scotland, we’d like to stay’
Read Latest News Ken Banks and Rachel Bell BBC Scotland, Aberdeen Anatolii and Lidiia Kyrylov fled Mariupol for safety in Aberdeen Anatolii and Lidiia Kyrylov spent most of their lives in Mariupol, in south-east Ukraine. At the ages of 69 and 73, they expected to spend the rest of their lives there. That all changed…
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Woman, 74, first to be charged in Scotland under abortion buffer zone law | UK News
Read Latest News A pensioner has become the first person in Scotland to be charged for allegedly breaching the nation’s new abortion buffer zones law. Police Scotland was told about a group of protesters outside Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital at around 2.05pm on Wednesday. Officers attended and a 74-year-old woman was arrested and charged…
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Six Nations 2025: Why have Townsend’s Scotland had hex on England?
Read Latest News Despite Scotland’s recent dominance, the past seven meetings have been largely tight affairs. The average final score across those matches is 23-19 in Scotland’s favour. Five of the seven meetings have been decided by a score or less. Crucially, Scotland lead the combined try count 19-13 and only once in the sequence…
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East Lothian first local authority in Scotland to confirm 10% council tax increase | UK News
Read Latest News East Lothian Council is the first local authority in Scotland to approve a double-digit council tax increase. The SNP government’s flagship freeze on the levy comes to an end in April. East Lothian Council leader Norman Hampshire said the 10% rise was necessary to maintain essential services to protect vulnerable residents and…
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England team v Scotland: Ollie Chessum to make first Test start in nearly a year
Read Latest News Ollie Chessum will make his first England start in nearly a year after being named in the second row for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Allianz Stadium. Chessum partners captain Maro Itoje at lock, with George Martin dropping to the bench in the only change to the squad that beat…
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East Lothian first in Scotland to confirm 10% council tax hike
Read Latest News Angus Cochrane BBC Scotland News Getty Images Council tax rates are set to increase across the country with East Lothian first to confirm East Lothian Council has become the first Scottish local authority to confirm a double-digit council tax increase. A nationwide freeze on the levy is being lifted in April. East…
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Bring back wolves to Scotland to reach net zero, says controversial research | Science, Climate & Tech News
Read Latest News Reintroducing wolves in the Scottish Highlands could allow native forests to bloom and help reach climate targets, researchers have suggested. Grey wolves would prey on red deer, which hamper forest growth by eating tree saplings. The large carnivores were eradicated from Scotland about 250 years ago, leaving deer with no natural predators.…
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Early release of hundreds of prisoners to begin in Scotland
Read Latest News James Cook & Paul Ward BBC Scotland News PA Media The first of up to 390 prisoners are being released early in the latest attempt to ease overcrowding in Scotland’s jails. Emergency legislation was passed last year which allows eligible inmates sentenced to less than four years to be freed after 40%…
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Six Nations: Scotland call up Price, Redpath & McCann
Read Latest News Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Gregor Brown, Dave Cherry, Luke Crosbie, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Euan Ferrie, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Patrick Harrison, Cameron Henderson, Will Hurd, Ewan Johnson, Jack Mann, D’Arcy Rae, Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, Marshall Sykes. Backs: Fergus Burke, Jamie Dobie,…
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England v Scotland: Alex Mitchell says England want to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’
Read Latest News England are intent on ending their four-year “hurt” against Scotland when the old rivals meet in the Six Nations, says scrum-half Alex Mitchell. Scotland have won the last four Calcutta Cup matches and Mitchell says English motivation is high to deny Gregor Townsend’s side a record fifth consecutive victory. England will welcome…
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Northern Lights shimmer over Scotland in stunning photos
Read Latest News The Northern Lights have splashed vivid colour across Scotland’s night skies, with stunning images captured by BBC Weather Watchers. The lights, also known as aurora borealis, have been making an appearance over the past two nights due to a recent increase in solar activity. The aurora signal will still be present for…
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Six Nations 2025: Ireland live rent free in Scotland heads again
Read Latest News Townsend will get heat for this latest loss, not just because they were beaten – most people predicted an away win – but because they were beaten playing the same brand of rugby that always sees them beaten by Ireland. On Townsend’s watch, Scotland have won five out of seven against England,…
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Six Nations 2025: ‘Complete team’ Ireland in driving seat after dominant Scotland win
Read Latest News When Ireland emerged from a chaotic, injury-filled game at Murrayfield with a win two years ago, it put them on the verge of the Grand Slam. There may be three rounds of fixtures left this year, but Sunday’s 32-18 success in Edinburgh coupled with France’s defeat by England on Saturday means they…
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Scotland 18-32 Ireland: ‘Master of control’ Sam Prendergast shines in Murrayfield win
Read Latest News Sam Prendergast tightened his grip on Ireland’s number 10 jersey with an impressive display in Sunday’s dominant win over Scotland at Murrayfield, but he is staying level-headed while the hype around him continues to grow. Prendergast, 21, had not played an away fixture for Ireland before Sunday and was winning just his…
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Man arrested and charged with attempted murder of police officer in Scotland | UK News
Read Latest News A man has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of a Police Scotland officer. Police attempted to stop a vehicle – driven by a 27-year-old man – in Bannerman Place in Clydebank on 5 January. A female officer was struck by the vehicle as the driver made off. She was…
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Six Nations 2025: Scotland 18-32 Ireland
Read Latest News The visitors were winning with more ease than anybody had imagined. Hope arrived at the end of the half for Scotland when, having coughed up a lineout close to the Irish line, they went again, ran direct through Jack Dempsey and then found the holy grail of fast ruck ball and accurate…
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Six Nations: Sir Chris Hoy delivers match ball before Scotland v Ireland
Read Latest News Watch as six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy receives an emotional ovation as he delivers the match ball at Murrayfield before Scotland face Ireland in the Six Nations. Hoy was diagnosed with terminal cancer in September 2023. READ MORE: I’m more grateful for each day – Sir Chris Hoy Available to UK…
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Six Nations: Van der Merwe scores first try for Scotland against Ireland
Read Latest News Watch as Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe produces a “stunning finish” as he jumps over an Irish tackle to score his side’s first try against Ireland in the Six Nations. READ MORE: Follow all the action from the Six Nations Available to UK users only. Source Link ~ Read More News…
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Six Nations 2025: Ireland braced for more Murrayfield chaos in Scotland showdown
Read Latest News In an attempt to withstand the Scots, Easterby has reinstalled firebrand flanker Peter O’Mahony to the starting line-up for the first time since last summer. O’Mahony has history in this fixture, and given it will be his first start since being replaced by Doris as captain, the Munster veteran will not be…
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Six Nations 2025: Scotland v Ireland – how home side can win
Read Latest News In Dublin last year, Ireland got off to a shaky start. In the opening minutes they gave away a penalty, a free-kick, got charged down and turned over. Finn Russell made it 3-0. An encouraging beginning. Then Scotland messed up. They had a lineout close to their own line and threw it…
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Six Nations: Jordan starts as Scotland make three changes for Ireland
Read Latest News Tom Jordan makes his first Six Nations start as Scotland make three changes for Sunday’s visit of Ireland. Rory Sutherland comes in at loosehead prop and Jack Dempsey is at number eight, while Jordan is chosen at inside centre. Pierre Schoeman, Jamie Ritchie and Stafford McDowell drop to the bench following last…
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John Swinney rules out reintroduction of lynx to Scotland
Read Latest News Getty Images Lynx were once native to Britain but were driven to extinction hundreds of years ago First Minister John Swinney has ruled out the legal reintroduction of lynx into the wild in Scotland. His comments follow concerns about the illegal release of four lynx in the Cairngorms last month. Campaigners have…
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Six Nations 2025: Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony returns for Scotland game
Read Latest News Peter O’Mahony has been recalled to the Ireland team for Sunday’s Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield. The Munster flanker, who was not included in the matchday squad for last week’s win over England, is handed his first start since last summer’s tour of South Africa by interim head coach Simon…
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Six Nations 2025: Scotland v Ireland – Bundee Aki’s warning
Read Latest News Bundee Aki has urged Ireland to guard against switching off against Scotland in Sunday’s Six Nations game at Murrayfield. Holders Ireland dominated the second half in last weekend’s opening win over England. However, the Irish were slow to start and conceded two late tries which allowed England to leave Dublin with a…
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‘No cat ban in Scotland’ First Minister John Swinney confirms
Read Latest News Getty Images Compulsory microchipping and increased vaccinations and neutering have also been recommended Scotland will not ban cats, the first minister has confirmed after animal experts suggested restrictions on their movements should be considered in some areas. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWG), which advises ministers on animal welfare, had urged them…
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Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland as ministers urged to investigate pets’ risk to wildlife | UK News
Read Latest News Scottish ministers are being urged to order a report into cats’ impact on wildlife which could see pets banned from areas where endangered species live. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) made the recommendation in a report to Holyrood in response to evidence that cats have a “significant impact on wildlife populations”. SAWC…
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Six Nations 2025: Huw Jones hat-trick makes difference for Scotland against Italy
Read Latest News The build-up to the game was dominated by Jones’ usual centre partner, Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu, being ruled out of the championship with injury. Tuipulotu is a world-class operator, a leader who combines both power and precision. He was a key part of Glasgow’s URC triumph last season and is a shoo-in…
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Six Nations 2025: Scotland 31-19 Italy – Huw Jones hat-trick inspires nervy win
Read Latest News It was soon to become 19-9 when Allan’s unerring boot lashed over another penalty, and then another early in the second half to make it a just a seven-point game. Allan’s boot kept Italy in the game and their confidence started to soar as a consequence. The game began to take on…
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Six Nations highlights: Scotland 31-19 Italy
Read Latest News Watch highlights as Scotland survive an Italy comeback in their opening Six Nations game, as Huw Jones scores a hat-trick of tries to give the home team a bonus-point win at Murrayfield. READ MORE: Jones hat-trick gives Scotland nervy win over Italy Watch highlights on Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer.…
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Six Nations: Huw Jones gives Scotland early lead against Italy
Read Latest News Watch as Duhan van der Merwe sets up Huw Jones to score Scotland’s second try against Italy at Murraryfield Stadium in the Six Nations. WATCH LIVE: Scotland v Italy Watch highlights on Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. Source Link ~ Read More News like this…
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Second body found in search for missing sisters, Police Scotland say | UK News
Read Latest News A second body has been found in the search for two missing sisters in Aberdeen. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both aged 32, were last spotted on CCTV in the city’s Market Street at Victoria Bridge at about 2.12am on Tuesday 7 January. Around 9.05pm last night, the body of a woman was…
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Six Nations 2025: How Scotland went from title contenders to worried about Italy
Read Latest News The way we view Italy has changed – or ought to have changed. Some, perhaps subconsciously, still see them as a nailed-on win with only the margin up for discussion. That was the case for a long time, but not anymore. They have class and power all over their team, they have…
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Body found near to where two sisters vanished in Scotland | UK News
Read Latest News A body has been found near to where two missing sisters disappeared in Aberdeen. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both aged 32, were last spotted on CCTV in the city’s Market Street at Victoria Bridge at about 2.12am on Tuesday 7 January. The women were seen crossing the bridge and turning right on…
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Cherry and McDowall start for Scotland against Italy
Read Latest News Backs: Blair Kinghorn (Toulouse), Darcy Graham (Edinburgh), Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors), Stafford McDowall (Glasgow Warriors), Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh), Finn Russell (Bath Rugby), Ben White (Toulon). Forwards: Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh), Dave Cherry (Edinburgh), Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors), Jonny Gray (Bordeaux Bègles), Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh), Jamie Ritchie (Edinburgh), Rory Darge (Glasgow Warriors),…
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Scotland ‘unlikely’ to hit 2030 car use climate target
Read Latest News Getty Images Scotland is “unlikely” to meet its 2030 climate change target to reduce car use, according to public spending watchdogs. The Scottish government set out to reduce kilometres driven by 20% – however a report found it had made “minimal progress” since the pledge five years ago. Audit Scotland, which oversees…
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Up to 3900 inmates to be released early in Scotland
Read Latest News PA Media Prisoners will be released early in three tranches in the coming weeks Up to 390 prisoners will be released early starting from next month in the latest move from the Scottish government to reduce the prison population. Emergency legislation was passed last year which allows eligible inmates sentenced to less…
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Hundreds of prisoners in Scotland to be freed early from next month to ease overcrowding | UK News
Read Latest News Hundreds of prisoners in Scotland will be released early over the next two months as part of new legislation to ease pressure on the country’s prisons. Short-term inmates serving less than four years are to be set free after serving 40% of their sentence as opposed to the previous 50%. The change…
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More than 130 Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches to close | Money News
Read Latest News Lloyds Banking Group is to close a further 136 branches. Britain’s biggest mortgage lender said It will shut 61 Lloyds, 61 Halifax and 14 Bank of Scotland sites between May this year and March 2026. All workers affected by the closures would be offered alternative roles, the group said. Lloyds blamed the…
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Scotland: Some people have been in hospital for more than 25 years, report finds | UK News
Read Latest News Some people with learning disabilities and complex needs have been in a hospital setting for more than 25 years, a new report has found. The Mental Welfare Commission looked at the circumstances of 55 people in Scotland who had been in a learning disability or mental health hospital for more than 10…
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‘Big names need to really shine’ for injury-hit Scotland – Adam Hastings
Read Latest News “I think they will need to rely on their bigger players now – and they need to step up even more. You look at someone like Finn Russell, Blair Kinghorn has been playing over in France, and I think they’ll really be looking to them now to really shine.” Hastings believes “we…
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Six Nations 2025: Scotland call up Alex Masibaka of Angouleme
Read Latest News Australia-born number eight Alex Masibaka, who plays for Angouleme in the second tier of French rugby, has received a shock call-up to Scotland’s Six Nations squad. The unheralded forward replaces Josh Bayliss, who is expected to miss the tournament after being added to the growing list of unavailable players when he was…
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Bird flu restrictions put in place across all of England and Scotland as cases rise
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‘Significant damage’ as clean-up begins across Scotland
Read Latest News Craig Williams and Ashleigh Keenan BBC Scotland News Reuters The high winds have caused widespread travel disruption Travel services remain severely disrupted and more than 60,000 customers are still without power as Scotland recovers from Storm Éowyn. A number of major roads are closed and train services remain suspended until at least…
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Drivers injured and power cuts as Storm Éowyn hits Scotland
Read Latest News James Delaney & Paul O’Hare BBC Scotland News Watch: Storm Éowyn crashes into Scotland Drivers were injured, buildings were damaged and thousands of homes have been left without power as Storm Eowyn swept across Scotland. One person was seriously hurt in a single vehicle collision in Mauchline, East Ayrshire at about 07:10…
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Edinburgh becomes first ‘tourist tax’ city in Scotland
Read Latest News Joanne MacAulay BBC Scotland PA Media The “tourist tax” will take effect from 24 July 2026 Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany, Spain and Italy, covers…
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New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland
Read Latest News Phil Sim BBC Scotland political correspondent Getty Images A code of practice for getting a dog is to be drawn up in Scotland under a new law passed by MSPs. The Welfare of Dogs Bill aims to promote responsible ownership by making sure people understand the commitment required before they take on…
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Stay at home warnings in Scotland and NI over risk-to-life winds
Read Latest News Millions of people have been urged to stay at home on Friday as Storm Éowyn is set to bring potentially life-threatening winds to the north and west of the UK. Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland are set to experience the worst disruption, where the Met Office has issued red weather warnings…
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Rare red warning in Scotland ahead of Storm Éowyn
Read Latest News A rare red weather warning has been issued across Scotland’s central belt as the country prepares for Storm Éowyn. The Met Office has said high winds could reach 100mph in exposed western coasts and that there could be a risk to life due to flying debris, power cuts and damage to buildings.…
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Six-year-old girl and man found dead inside West Calder house as Police Scotland launch probe | UK News
Read Latest News A 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl have been found dead in a house in West Lothian. Police Scotland said officers made the discovery following a report of concern for a person in Harburn Drive, West Calder, at about 4pm on Monday. The force said the deaths are being treated as unexplained…
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UK weather: Warning of ‘danger to life’ as heavy winds to batter parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland | UK News
Read Latest News Heavy winds are expected to batter parts of the UK later this week – with a warning the gusts could cause “danger to life”. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert, stretching across the west coast and north of Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland. The warning will come into…
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Sione Tuipulotu: Scotland centre ruled out of Six Nations after training injury
Read Latest News Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations after he picked up a pectoral muscle injury while training with Glasgow Warriors. The 27-year-centre, who will undergo surgery, did not feature in Glasgow’s weekend Champions Cup loss to Harlequins, though he had been rested for the match anyway. The…
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Denis Law: Manchester United and Scotland legend dies aged 84
Read Latest News Law was 15 when he signed for Huddersfield, and was transferred to Manchester City four years later, in 1960, for £55,000. A year later, he joined Torino for £110,000, but he found it difficult to settle in Italy and moved to Manchester United for £115,000 in 1962, before ending his career with…
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Sacked Scotland basketball player is US murder suspect
Read Latest News Getty Images Malik Dunbar joined Caledonia Gladiators in December A Scottish basketball club signed and then sacked a player who is linked to a murder in the US. Caledonia Gladiators said it was unaware that Malik Dunbar, who joined last month, was a suspect in the shooting of Arthur Braxton in Augusta,…
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New exhibition showing Scotland from the sky to open at Fort George | UK News
Read Latest News An exhibition exploring Scotland from the sky is set to open at a fortress in the Highlands this week. Celebrating Scotland’s Landscapes is going on display at Fort George and will feature images from the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP). The exhibition will showcase ancient settlements, recent ruins and the ways…