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'Now is the time': Plans unveiled for new Scottish independence vote

The first minister has asked Boris Johnson to negotiate the terms of a referendum, but is also getting a ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament can do it legally without London's approval.

Culture news

Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival squads open to women for first time

Women will be able to take part in squads at the main Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland for the first time next year, organisers have announced.

United Kingdom

Scotland looks to Europe as new independence campaign launched

The first minister compared Scotland to other European countries and said after independence, Scotland would be wealthier, fairer and happier.

Sport

Ukraine defeat Scotland 3-1 in emotional World Cup qualifier

Ukraine have moved one step closer to competing in the World Cup, after beating Scotland 3-1 Wednesday night.

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Travel News

Could underwater tunnels finally link up the remote Scottish isles?

Inspired by the Faroe Islands, one British politician is keen to link up the Scottish islands through a series of tunnels - but is this a good idea?

Europe

Will Scotland's longest-serving leader deliver an independence vote?

Nicola Sturgeon passes her predecessors this week to become Scotland's longest serving first minister - and plans to hold a new independence referendum in 2023.

Sport

Eintracht Frankfurt beat Glasgow Rangers in Europa League final

Eintracht Frankfurt won against Rangers in the Europa League final, ending its 42-year wait for a European trophy.

Women Beyond Borders

This woman is recreating expeditions by forgotten female adventurers

Elise Wortley is following in the footsteps of history’s forgotten female explorers to prove adventure can be for anyone.

Travel News

This 81-year-old man has climbed more than 200 Scottish mountains

After 636 days of climbing mountains, Nick Gardner is now halfway through his challenge.

Nature

Can becoming a 'Lord of Glencoe' really help conserve Scotland?

Highland Titles has made thousands of people green 'lairds' - including Beyonce. We investigated what's going on with the souvenir plot scheme.

Culture news

What's in the Oscars swag bag that's causing controversy in Scotland?

Scott Wortley, a lecturer in commercial law at the University of Edinburgh Law School, gives us the lowdown.

Culture news

Dinnae wheesht: Scots language campaigners speak up for census return

There's been a revival of the Scots language in recent years, with an estimated 1.5 million speakers. Campaigners say a new census this month will give them even more status and services.

United Kingdom

Scotland sorry over killing of thousands of women for 'witchcraft'

Between the 16th and 18th centuries, around 4,000 people in Scotland were accused of 'witchcraft'.

Climate

Shetland: How the remote islands are making the most of strong winds

Shetland’s fortunes were bound up in North Sea oil and gas. Now it's at the start of a green new chapter just as the energy crisis bites.

United Kingdom

'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil unearthed in Scotland

The fossil of a 170 million-year-old flying reptile known as a pterosaur has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

23 February 2022

Culture news

Team drops rapist player after intervention from bestselling author

Raith Rovers have reneged on their signing of David Goodwillie who was found guilty by a judge of raping a woman in 2017.

2 February 2022

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Scottish island sweeps up Olympic curling

Ailsa Craig granite will be used at the Beijing Winter Olympics, which start with a mixed doubles event between Great Britain and Sweden on Wednesday.

31 January 2022

Nature

Meet the flying sea turtle who travelled 8,000 kilometres to Scotland

This injured sea turtle flew from the sunny Maldives to her new home in the Scottish lochs

22 December 2021

Europe

Scotland could soon pardon thousands of women executed as witches

Nearly 4,000 people in Scotland were accused of witchcraft between 1563 and 1736, many of whom were tortured and executed.

20 December 2021

Nature

Why ‘battery-farmed’ salmon should be off the menu this Christmas

Smoked salmon might sound like an appealing breakfast, but the industry is rife with environmental issues.

18 December 2021