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Scotland ‘does not have power’ to hold another independence referendum

Britain's top court was hearing whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organise an independence vote without the London government’s consent.

France

Holocaust denier from France arrested after two years on the run

Vincent Reynouard had reportedly been living in the UK and working as a private tutor.

Destinations

From the coronation to Eurovision: Here's why you should visit Britain

From the dark skies of Northumberland to the musical heart of Liverpool, there are lots of reasons to explore Britain in 2023.

Culture news

Nazareth frontman and co-founder Dan McCafferty dies at 76

“This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” wrote his longtime bandmate Pete Agnew.

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Travel News

Direct Scotland to Europe ferry to return from early 2023

Flight-free travel between Scotland and Belgium isn’t far off.

Destinations

Europe's best kept secret islands to get away from the crowds

Some of Europe’s most popular island destinations are overrun with tourists. Have a quieter and more relaxing holiday on one of these little-known alternatives.

Travel News

Cairngorm funicular: UK’s highest railway set to reopen in 2023

Structural problems forced the Cairngorm funicular to shut in 2018. Now, it’s set to reopen.

Culture news

Glasgow set to become the UK's first 'feminist city'

Glasgow will put women, non-binary and genderfluid people at the centre of city planning and policy development.

Culture news

Scottish exhibition explores the past, present and future of plastic

A new exhibition at the V&A Dundee traces the 150-year history of plastic and examines the future of the once popular but now controversial material.

Crossing Cultures

Colourful clothmaking in Scotland and China

A co-production with CGTN

In Scotland, local plants and lichens inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: The Banshee

Our countdown to Halloween continues with today's mythical creature of Europe: The Banshee

Conscious Travel

Scotland: Sit back and relax on these breathtaking train trips

You could get the train from London to Edinburgh and back five times and your carbon footprint would still be lower than if you flew.

My Europe Series

Meet the Scots who have changed their minds on independence

Feelings of 'betrayal', Brexit, and Westminster scandals have turned these Scots away from supporting their centuries-long union with England.

United Kingdom

UK's highest court hears case for second vote on Scottish independence

Sturgeon said that if the courts blocked a referendum, “we put our case to people in an election or we give up on Scottish democracy”.

Moments

Slow travel: The highs and lows of 11 days at sea

Sailing down Loch Ness, through the Inner Hebrides and to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter taught me the joys of slow travel.

United Kingdom

Fishermen and ecologists call for action to protect Scottish salmon

Scottish fishermen and ecologists are calling for actions to save the country's dwindling salmon population.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin leaves Balmoral Castle

Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin leaves Balmoral Castle for a six-hour journey through Scottish towns to Holyroodhouse palace in Edinburgh.

United Kingdom

Live: Royal Family gather by Queen's side amid serious health concerns

Senior royals have arrived at Queen Elizabeth's Scottish residence at Balmoral after Buckingham Palace said doctors were concerned for her health and recommended she remain under medical supervision.

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Royals attend Braemar Highland Games event without queen

Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a traditional highlight of her summer trip to Scotland because of persistent health worries, British media said Friday.

United Kingdom

Queen misses Braemar Highland Games due to health reasons

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland instead of the Queen because of her mobility problems.