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 (154Ā 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 5,439,842 and accounts for 8% of the population of the UK. Edinburgh is the capital and Glasgow is the largest of the cities of Scotland.
The King announces commitment to invest in the green industries of the future during the State Opening of Parliament. The Great British Energy Bill will be aimed at creating a āclean energy..
Scottish Labour's MPs met Keir Starmer at No 10 ahead of being sworn in at Westminster. The general election saw the number of the party's Scottish MPs rise from two - Ian Murray and Michael Shanks -..
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the improved relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a meeting in Edinburgh.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, having committed to establishing a ādifferent and betterā way of working with the four nations of the UK. Report..
In his first major press conference as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised a government of delivery and service and said he has already started the work of changing the country. Sir Keir said..
On the campaign trail in Scotland, Sir Ed Davey calls for change as he says the people of the country have been doubly let down by the Conservatives in Westminster and SNP in Holyrood.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shown off his circus skills during an election campaign visit in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has tried his hand at playing the Scottish Highlands sport of shinty on a visit to Fife today.
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Sir Ed Davey says his party are fighting against boundary changes in Scotland which would make many of their seats SNP in this election. Liberal Democrat leader said however, that he's getting a..
Scotland fans said they were āabsolutely guttedā and āheartbrokenā after another early departure from a major football tournament. Hungary scored a 100th minute goal to send the Scots tumbling..
Scotland fans in Glasgow react after watching their team draw 1-1 against Switzerland in the second group stage match of their Euro 2024 campaign. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at..
Scotland fans at a fan zone in Germany watch their side draw 1-1 to Switzerland in the second match of their Euro 2024 campaign. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn..
John Swinney says if he were to be re-elected as Scottish First Minister, he would "intensify pressure" on Parliament over Scotland's bid for independence and accuses the Westminster government of..
John Swinney has said people are "absolutely desperate to get rid of this awful, awful Conservative government", as he launched the Scottish National Party's election manifesto. The SNP leader added..
Thousands of Scotland fans flood the streets of Munich to see their side face Germany in the first Euro 2024 match.
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Scotland showed during the qualifying campaign it can surprise, in beating Spain and Norway. However, the side has won only one of its last 13 matches against Germany and that was more than 25 years..
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The European Championships kick off in Stuttgart on Friday, June 14th. Tournament hosts, Germany will be hoping to brush themselves off and push past Scotland in the opening game.
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More than 15 Barclays branches across England and Scotland have been covered in red paint, had windows smashed, and had ATMs damaged, including this one here in Moorgate, City of London. The attacks..
The people of Scotland āwant rid of this disastrous, chaotic Tory governmentā, the First Minister has said. John Swinney spoke at the SNPās Westminster campaign launch, where he told the crowd..
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged that oil and gas will remain integral to the energy landscape for years to come. During a speech in Scotland, he emphasised a commitment to maintaining..
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Seven men have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash involving an unmarked police car that closed a stretch of Scotland's busiest motorway. Sky News - Published
A drug courier who smuggled Ā£1m of cocaine into Scotland in a hidden compartment under the back seat of a van has been jailed for six years. Sky News - Published
New laws which will prevent under-18s from being sent to young offenders institutions will come into force "no later" than the week beginning 2 September, a Scottish government minister has confirmed. Sky News - Published
Charlie Cassell takes an a record-breaking 7-21 on his debut as Scotland sweep to an eight-wicket win over Oman in the World Cup League 2. BBC Sport - Published
A Scottish council has issued a warning after an online scam offering Highland cows for sale was exposed after potential buyers turned up at a country park. Sky News - Published
Captain Richie Berrington passes 3,000 one-day international career runs as Scotland get past Namibia in a rain-affected World Cup League 2 match. BBC Sport - Published
Scotland will face Hungary, Northern Ireland have been drawn against Croatia and Wales will take on Slovakia in the first round of Euro 2025 play-offs. BBC Sport - Published
Scotland will face Hungary, Northern Ireland have been drawn against Croatia and Wales will take on Slovakia in the first round of Euro 2025 play-offs. BBC Sport - Published
Scottish politicians are seeking answers over the decision to move a 17-year-old boy from a secure children's unit to a young offenders institution where he took his own life. Sky News - Published
Will Hurd, Nathan McBeth and Ewan Johnson earn their first Scotland starts as Gregor Townsend makes 10 changes for the Test against Chile. BBC Sport - Published
Game Of Thrones author George RR Martin has been 'iced' out of officially appearing at a sci-fi convention in Scotland next month after failing to fill in the application form. Sky News - Published
A Scottish government minister's father remains under police investigation for posting an image of the Star of David linked with a swastika. Sky News - Published
Accelerated action and intensive work is needed to avoid a "disorderly and unjust transition" when Scotland's only oil refinery "likely" closes, a report has warned. Sky News - Published
A 17-year-old boy has died at a young offenders institution - two years after the Scottish government pledged to stop sending under-18s to the facility. Sky News - Published
Robert MacIntyre says he is coming in to this week's Open Championship with the same "zero expectations" he had before winning the Scottish Open last Sunday. BBC Sport - Published
223 days ago Scotland were left humiliated after their 6-0 humbling by England and relegation from League A in the Nations League. Seven months on, smiles were beaming, arms embracing and feet dancing.. BBC Sport - Published