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Sensors that make sense: from farming to water control

In this edition of Futuris, we take you on a European tour to discover how the Internet of Things is changing everything from farming to water quality control.

6 November 2017

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Takeaway: Fitness trackers for cows

Why do these cows wear fitness trackers?

6 November 2017

Earth News

The Invisible Distillery

A Loch Lomond whiskey of which there are only 60 bottles in the world.

29 October 2017

World News

Trouble and strife for EU over autonomy and independence demands

A series of calls for more control is set to test unity across the European Union

23 October 2017

United Kingdom

Donald Trump's Scottish golf venture goes deeper into the red

Out of bounds and over par: Donald Trump's Scottish golf project stuck in the bunker after more heavy losses.

10 October 2017

World News

France leads EU pressure on Catalonia

France says it will not recognise an independent Catalonia as other EU governments urge region to up hold the law

9 October 2017

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Queen officially opens UK's highest bridge in Scotland

Britain's Queen Elizabeth officially opened the UK's tallest bridge over Scotland's River Forth

4 September 2017

Destinations

Which is the most beautiful country in the world?

Rough Guides asked its readers to vote on the world's most alluring destinations.

4 September 2017

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Scotland opens spectacular new bridge

Costing nearly 1.5 billion euros, Scotland's new Queensferry Crossing is the third bridge, one for each of the last three centuries, to traverse the Firth of Forth.

2 September 2017

United Kingdom

Massive new bridge opens to traffic over Scotland's River Forth

The 2.7-kilometre bridge is the third in as many centuries to link Edinburgh and the north of Scotland

30 August 2017

United Kingdom

Tourist hordes descend on the Isle of Skye

The Scottish Island of Skye is experiencing a tourism boom, but not everyone is happy.

9 August 2017

United Kingdom

Scotland shaken by biggest earthquake for 30 years

The biggest earthquake for 30 years has made itself felt in western Scotland

5 August 2017

United Kingdom

'Rotting flesh' flower pulls in Edinburgh crowds

A huge blooming tropical flower which emits a foul smell to attract insects is also attracting hundreds of people.

3 August 2017

United Kingdom

IndyRef2 shelved, for now

Scotland will not move forward with plans for a second referendum on independence from the UK, yet, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

27 June 2017

United Kingdom

UK election: what you need to know

9 June 2017

United Kingdom

This Scottish duo plans to literally walk around the world

On the morning of Tuesday, March 7 29-year-old Paul Whatley and his dog Brett left their home town of Dunbar in Scotland to engage in the adventure of a lifetime: walking around the…

30 May 2017

United Kingdom

UK election: Sturgeon plays down Tory threat in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has played down the threat from the ruling Conservatives in Scotland a day after Prime Minister Theresa May’s party made big gains in local elections…

6 May 2017

United Kingdom

Scottish surfer, 22, survives 32 hours at sea

A 22-year-old surfer from Glasgow, western Scotland, has survived a 32-hour-ordeal in the Irish Sea.

2 May 2017

United Kingdom

SNP success in election will pave way for Scottish secession vote - Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister and leader of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon, has said success for her party in the upcoming general election will pave the way for a fresh referendum on Scottish…

19 April 2017

United Kingdom

Sturgeon puts pressure on London for Scotland independence vote

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has received a letter from Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon,formally requesting an independence referendum

31 March 2017