Scotland

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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjacent islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. To the south-east, Scotland has its only land border, which is 96 miles (154 km) long and shared with England; the country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the north-east and east, and the Irish Sea to the south. The population in 2022 was 5,436,600 and accounts for 8% of the population of the UK. Edinburgh is the capital and Glasgow is the largest of the cities of Scotland.

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Sturgeon and Yousaf react after Murrell charged by police Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been charged by police as part of a probe into the party's finances. The husband of Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was charged on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:12Published 5 days ago

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Scotland's First Minister pleads for de-escalation Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has pleaded for de-escalation in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 1 week ago

Police take no action against JK Rowling over hate crime comments Police Scotland says no action will be taken against JK Rowling, after the author criticised Scotland’s new hate crime law. The Harry Potter author lashed out at new measures which came into force on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published 3 weeks ago

First Minister defends Scotland’s new hate crime law First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended the Scottish Government's controversial new hate crime law which has come into effect today. Critics have expressed concern that it would limit free speech and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

MSP lays out plans to introduce assisted dying in Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur lays out the legal safeguards, such as diagnosis by two separate doctors, ahead of presenting a new bill to allow assisted dying in Scotland to the Holyrood.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published on March 28, 2024

Humza Yousaf visits childcare centre in Glasgow Humza Yousaf enjoys a morning of arts and crafts as he visits TASK Childcare centre in Glasgow for International Women’s Day. Scotland’s first minister rolled up his sleeves as he glued paper to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published on March 8, 2024

This Day in History: Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone This Day in History: , Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone. March 7, 1876. Born in Scotland, Bell relocated to Boston after he worked with the deaf in London. Through his work at Boston's.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:59Published on March 7, 2024

Flynn: Is PM in danger of turning Tories into Nationalists? The Scottish National Party's Leader at Westminster Stephen Flynn accuses the government of planning to tax Scotland's natural resources to afford a tax cut in England. In response, Prime Minister.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published on March 6, 2024

'Suits' Star Patrick J. Adams Cast in Netflix, BBC Series 'Lockerbie' \| THR News Video 'Suits' star Patrick J. Adams' next TV project has been revealed. The actor has been cast in the upcoming six-episode series 'Lockerbie,' about the December 1988 terrorist attack on Pan Am Flight 103.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:25Published on March 5, 2024

Family of Emma Caldwell meet Humza Yousaf The family of Emma Caldwell meets Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf to call for a public inquiry into claims police missed opportunities to catch her killer Iain Packer. Report by Ajagbef. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published on March 5, 2024

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Scottish clubs in Europe next season - what do we now know? With the Premiership now cut in half, and the Scottish Cup finalists confirmed, BBC Scotland looks at the lay of the land in the race for Europe. BBC Sport - Published 11 hours ago
Monaghan set for Ireland return against Scotland Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is poised to return in Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland. BBC Sport - Published 20 hours ago

Scotland forward Brown to retire at end of season Scotland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown is to retire at the end of this season after almost a year out through injury. BBC Sport - Published 1 day ago
Scotland lock Gray leaves Exeter immediately Scotland lock Jonny Gray is leaving Exeter with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities". BBC Sport - Published 1 day ago
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Scotland women earn first win in Italy this century Second-half tries from Emma Orr and Chloe Rollie seal Scotland's first win in Italy since 1999 in the Women's Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published 4 days ago
Scots beat Italy to go third in Women's Six Nations Scotland beat Italy to move into third place in the Women's Six Nations table and boost their World Cup qualification hopes. BBC Sport - Published 4 days ago

Scottish powersharing under threat after climate target scrapped A powersharing agreement between the SNP and the Greens at Holyrood is under threat after the Scottish government ditched a key climate change target. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Scots' 'world class' back three 'key' against Italy Captain Rachel Malcolm says Scotland must get their "world class" back three into the game if they are to overcome Italy in the Women's Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago
Everton & Scotland's Patterson ruled out for season Everton and Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson is ruled out for the rest of the season. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago	170-year-old lizard specimen to be repatriated from Scotland to Jamaica A 170-year-old lizard specimen is to be taken back to its Jamaican homeland from Scotland as part of reparatory justice moves. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Dog walker's killer still at large two months on - as MP seeks answers from police The killer of a dog walker remains at large two months after the murder, with an MP seeking answers from Scotland's top police officer over the shooting. Sky News - Published 6 days ago	Scotland ditches flagship climate change target as it is 'out of reach' The Scottish government has ditched its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 after accepting that it is now "out of reach". Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Scottish health boards pause prescription of puberty blockers for young people Scotland's only gender identity clinic for under-18s has paused the prescription of puberty blockers to young people. Sky News - Published 6 days ago	Scotland make four changes for trip to Italy Rhona Lloyd will win her 50th Scotland cap against Italy as fellow winger Francesca McGhie returns to the Six Nations starting line-up. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago
Scotland set to scrap key climate targets Scotland is expected to announce a dramatic watering down of its key climate targets tomorrow, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Cokayne banned for England's game with Ireland England hooker Amy Cokayne will miss the Women's Six Nations match with Ireland at Twickenham after being sent off in the 46-0 win over Scotland. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Scotland

Country within the United Kingdom

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