#Scotland

#Scotland

Luke Crosbie and Richie Gray have been ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations due to injury.

Scotland were already missing key players going into their opening match of the tournament. [ more ]

Humza Yousaf, the first minister of Scotland, is urging voters to vote for the Scottish National Party (SNP) and kick out the Tories.

He claims that the damage caused by the Conservatives in Scotland is unforgivable and that the SNP is best positioned to remove them from power.

Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, has also called for voters to unite and vote against the Tories by supporting Labour. [ more ]

John Swinney, Scotland's new first minister, is focusing on effective government and cross-party cooperation. [ more ]

A new gallery, Wyllieum, dedicated to artist George Wyllie, is set to open in Greenock, Scotland, showcasing his notable works like Paper Boat and The Running Clock. [ more ]

The brother-in-law of Scotland's first minister is charged with abduction and extortion.

Four individuals appearing in court in connection with a case linked to a man's death from falling from a window. [ more ]

JK Rowling's posts about Scotland's new hate crime law deemed non-criminal by Police Scotland despite complaints.

Rowling challenges authorities, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting concerns about the restriction of beliefs in Scotland. [ more ]

The new hate crime laws in Scotland aim to address crimes motivated by prejudice and are heavily debated by prominent figures like JK Rowling and Rishi Sunak.

The updated legislation regarding transgender identities under the hate crime act includes a separate definition for biological sex characteristics and gender identities. [ more ]

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act consolidates hate crime legislation and introduces a new offense of stirring up hatred against protected characteristics, excluding women who will have separate laws for tackling misogyny. [ more ]

The Duke of Edinburgh received the Order of the Thistle as a personal gift from the King.

Other notable recipients of the Order include Professor Dame Sue Black, Baroness Helena Kennedy, and Sir Geoff Palmer. [ more ]

Owners of XL bully dogs in Scotland must adhere to new laws from February 23, including muzzling and leashing in public places.

Secondary safeguards will require an exemption certificate for XL bully ownership, with penalties for non-compliance. [ more ]

Northern Ireland faces a challenging match against Scotland after a promising draw in Romania.

Northern Ireland's young team, guided by Michael O'Neill, seeks to follow Scotland's growth as a blueprint for their future players. [ more ]

Scotland and Northern Ireland have faced each other infrequently despite geographical proximity. BBC Sport looks back at their last five encounters spanning decades. [ more ]

Preparation for Euro 2024 adding intensity to Scotland's training

Competition for places in the squad driving standards up in training [ more ]

Scotland plays pre-Euro 2024 friendlies versus the Netherlands and Northern Ireland.

Multiple platforms offer coverage: BBC Radio, website, app, and TV. [ more ]

Scotland's home warm-up matches for Euro 2024 will be broadcast live by BBC and Viaplay.

BBC will cover both friendlies against Northern Ireland and Finland at 19:45 in Glasgow. [ more ]

England drawn against Finland, Greece, and Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.

Scotland to face Croatia, Poland, and Portugal in the Nations League.

Wales in the same group as Iceland, Montenegro, and Turkey in the Nations League.

Northern Ireland to play against Belarus, Bulgaria, and Luxembourg in the Nations League. [ more ]

Fifa president praises Scotland's Euro 2024 qualification

2026 World Cup expanded to include more teams due to Scotland's success [ more ]

Grandfather created a rock map of Scotland over 30 years for accuracy and aesthetic appeal.

The project showcases slow data collection and physical visualization. [ more ]

Beth Mead returns to the England squad for the first time since her ACL injury in 2022.

England faces crucial Nations League games against the Netherlands and Scotland.

The Lionesses need to win both matches and hope Belgium drops points to have a chance at reaching the finals. [ more ]

Stephen Flynn criticizes the PM for being out of touch with public opinion.

The SNP claims the end of the cap on bankers' bonuses is due to 'broken Brexit Britain'. [ more ]

The UK is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with more than 200 children diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023.

Low MMR vaccination rates and a large population of unvaccinated children have contributed to the risk of infection.

Scotland's success in high vaccination rates during the Covid-19 pandemic may be attributed to flexible working for parents and mobile vaccination centers. [ more ]

An 84-year-old man named James Jimmy Johnstone died during Storm Isha when the car he was a passenger in hit a tree in Scotland

Three others also lost their lives during the storm in Ireland and the UK [ more ]

Scotland will have friendlies against Gibraltar and Finland before the Euro 2024 finals.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen will be Scotland's tournament base. [ more ]

All Nicola Sturgeon's pandemic WhatsApp messages have been deleted

Nicola Sturgeon had retained no messages whatsoever in connection with her management of the pandemic [ more ]

The UK Covid inquiry has moved from London to Edinburgh for the next three weeks.

The inquiry will hear evidence from government ministers and experts regarding decisions made in Scotland during the pandemic. [ more ]

The UK Covid inquiry will investigate whether ministers in Scotland failed to properly fund social care and protect those at greatest risk from the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon's decisions as first minister will come under scrutiny, including whether she could have reacted faster to the first outbreaks to potentially save lives. [ more ]

Fed & Watered, a design studio based in Scotland, embraces the traditional visual vernacular of the country in their projects.

Collaboration with other creatives is a key part of the studio's approach and brings variation and energy to their work. [ more ]

Fugitive accused of faking own death extradited from Scotland

Nicholas Rossi faces charges of rape and domestic abuse in the US [ more ]

The Met Office has issued a rare danger to life amber warning for heavy rain in parts of the UK over the weekend.

Fast flowing floodwater is likely to cause a danger to life, with potential damage to buildings and disruption to transport services. [ more ]

Scotland's Hamza Yousaf's meeting with Turkish leader breached protocol without UK representation

British foreign secretary threatens to withdraw cooperation with Scottish ministers if future foreign meetings are held without UK representation [ more ]

Northern Ireland will play away friendlies against Romania and Scotland during the March international window.

Northern Ireland ended their European Championship qualifying campaign on a high note with a win over Denmark. [ more ]

England's win over Scotland in their final Women's Nations League group match was not enough to top the table.

The Netherlands' victory over Belgium secured their spot in the Nations League semi-finals and ended England's hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. [ more ]

A young woman was seen being carried into a car and driven away in Scotland following a disturbance.

Police are concerned for the woman's welfare and are urging witnesses to come forward with any information. [ more ]

Germany is in Group A for Euro 2024 alongside Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland.

All the teams in Group A have the potential to challenge Germany. [ more ]