# Scotland

This month

September 2023

# Check Check

Scots surprised by lack of TMO review as Boks explain traffic lights

Jesse Kriel appeared to make a high tackle on Jack Dempsey in Marseille.

13.4k

Sep 10th 2023, 8:56 PM

# STRANGLEHOLD

Springboks show might in battle of Ireland's RWC pool rivals

Scotland came out second best in a physical clash at Stade de Marseille.

8.7k

Sep 10th 2023, 6:48 PM

# Switch

'It's a long way to Tipperary' says Ben Healy as he hopes for Scotland success

Former Munster man thriving after making the switch to Gregor Townsend’s side.

4.4k

Sep 7th 2023, 10:58 AM

# RWC23

Springboks wary of Scottish 'magician' Russell: Vermeulen

Scotland play South Africa in Marseille on Sunday.

3.0k

Sep 5th 2023, 4:59 PM

# vapes

Ban on single-use vapes to be considered by Scottish government

The move could put the Scottish government on another colission course with their London counterparts.

7.2k

Sep 5th 2023, 4:56 PM

# Old Firm

Irish star wins Player of the Match as Celtic overcome Rangers

Liam Scales made his second start of the season for the reigning Scottish champions.

29.0k

Sep 3rd 2023, 2:38 PM

Last month

August 2023

# EU

Brexit a driver in rise of English and Welsh people holding Irish passports, UK figures suggest

Figures show a five-fold increase in people born in England and Wales holding both British and Irish passports.

13.2k

Aug 31st 2023, 1:34 PM

# Donegal

Gardaí stand down missing person appeal after man's body recovered at Scottish Port

74-year-old Daniel McLaughlin had been reported missing from his Co Donegal home.

41.5k

Aug 29th 2023, 9:16 PM

# Analysis

How did Ireland's World Cup opponents do in their warm-ups?

Ireland will have been watching Romania, Tonga, South Africa, and Scotland closely.

6.7k

Aug 29th 2023, 5:21 PM

# Nessie

Around 200 people turn out for biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in over 50 years

The elusive ‘Nessie’ has been a popular part of Scottish folklore since the 1930s.

22.0k

Aug 28th 2023, 8:24 AM

# Scotland

Drink-driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body in remote location jailed for 12 years

Alexander McKellar was sentenced today at the High Court in Glasgow over the death of Tony Parsons.

34.2k

Aug 25th 2023, 11:44 AM

# under the sea

A letter was sent to Terence O’Neill in 1964 about Northern Ireland to Scotland tunnel idea

Declassified files show some Stormont officials were scathing about the tunnel suggestion.

9.4k

Aug 24th 2023, 3:51 PM

July

July 2023

# Analysis

Spiral king Ben Healy enjoys a strong first start for Scotland

The Tipperary man was impressive in the Scots’ win over Italy on Saturday.

5.1k

Jul 31st 2023, 1:52 PM

# rugby weekly extra

'Scotland have the talent... It makes me nervous thinking about that game'

Ireland face the Scots in their final pool game at the World Cup.

6.7k

Jul 26th 2023, 3:30 PM

# Scotland

Climate activists arrested after climbing 30-metre tall statues in Scotland

Police confirmed the two had been arrested, and park officials announced the sculptures are back open to the public.

20.7k

Jul 23rd 2023, 6:45 PM

# pneumonia

Family of Scottish teenager in coma in Spain fundraising for €40k flight home

Her family have stated that they are hoping she can be flown from Malaga to Dundee.

46.9k

Jul 22nd 2023, 4:56 PM

# Time to go

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg announces rugby retirement

Hogg had hoped to play at the World Cup in France.

9.8k

Jul 9th 2023, 2:27 PM

# ork-xit

Scottish Orkney Islands to explore ‘Nordic links’ as it ponders move away from UK governance

The Orkney Islands are group of more than 70 islands located about 32 km north of the Scottish mainland.

26.6k

Jul 3rd 2023, 7:48 AM

June

June 2023

# Cricket

Ireland's World Cup hopes hang by a thread as Leask powers Scotland to last-gasp win

Michael Leask smashed a brilliant 91 not out to lead Scotland to a dramatic one-wicket victory from the final ball.

2.0k

Jun 21st 2023, 5:39 PM

# Scotland

Sturgeon claims ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’ as she returns home

Former Scottish politician Nicola Sturgeon was arrested by police in connection with an inquiry into her party’s finances.

12.5k

Jun 18th 2023, 4:08 PM

# Drama

Kenny McLean nets late winner as Scotland produce dramatic comeback in Norway

Erling Haaland had given Norway the lead.

3.1k

Jun 17th 2023, 7:54 PM

# Explainer

Nicola Sturgeon: From serial election winner to her 'shock' at being arrested

The former Scottish first minister was questioned for around seven hours before she was released.

9.8k

Jun 12th 2023, 11:39 AM

# SNP

Scotland's former leader Nicola Sturgeon released without charge after arrest

Sturgeon has said that she is innocent of any alleged wrongdoing involving her party’s finances.

51.8k

Updated

Jun 11th 2023, 7:21 PM

This year

2023

# Pen to Paper

Gregor Townsend relishing the chance to push Scotland on after signing new deal

Scotland have also today named a 41-man pre-tournament training squad for the World Cup.

4.5k

Updated

May 9th 2023, 3:14 PM

# indyref2

Thousands attend independence march in Glasgow

The march started at around 11:30am, as the coronation of King Charles was taking place.

13.0k

May 6th 2023, 4:00 PM

# Aberdeen

Donald Trump breaks ground on second Scottish golf course ahead of Doonbeg visit

The new course is dedicated to his late mother, who was born on the Scottish Isle of Lewis.

53.3k

Updated

May 1st 2023, 6:16 PM

# orkney island

Passengers safe after ferry runs aground off Scottish island

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney island yesterday evening.

21.7k

Apr 30th 2023, 11:51 AM

# Preview

Ireland prepare for dog fight in Edinburgh to avoid wooden spoon finish

Greg McWilliams’ side will hope to end their winless run in the women’s Six Nations.

3.2k

Apr 29th 2023, 7:45 AM

# Scotland

Scottish police hunting for partner of pregnant teacher over her murder find body

Police Scotland said Marelle Sturrock’s partner is wanted in connection with her death.

26.2k

Updated

Apr 27th 2023, 8:28 PM

# starting XV

Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland

Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.

5.9k

Updated

Apr 27th 2023, 7:24 PM

# starting XV

Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland

Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.

2.6k

Apr 27th 2023, 2:35 PM

# SNP

'Nothing could be further from truth': Sturgeon says police probe into SNP isn't why she walked

The former Scottish first minister was speaking to reporters at Holyrood today.

6.3k

Apr 25th 2023, 4:58 PM

# Protest

Several arrests made after protesters try to stop Scottish Grand National

Police Scotland made several arrests after, group Animal Rising said, around 25 of its supporters made their way on to the track.

15.1k

Apr 22nd 2023, 6:24 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: No, Scotland is not reducing motorway speed limits to 30mph due to climate change

Misleading headlines in British tabloids, as well as tweets from an account known for misinformation, spread the claim.

1.0k

Apr 20th 2023, 4:27 PM

# colin beattie

SNP treasurer held in finance probe released without charge

Colin Beattie was questioned by Police Scotland detectives today.

11.0k

Updated

Apr 18th 2023, 9:14 PM

# Scotland

Key ally rejects calls for Nicola Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP

A spokeswoman for Sturgeon said she would stay away from Holyrood this week as her successor is due to set out his priorities.

7.9k

Apr 17th 2023, 12:35 PM

# Scottish National Party

Sturgeon says she will ‘fully co-operate’ with police following husband's arrest

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell was released on Wednesday evening without charge pending further investigation.

19.1k

Apr 8th 2023, 3:32 PM

# Super Scots

Scott McTominay at the double again as Scotland stun Spain to top Group A

Steve Clarke’s side made it two wins from two in front of a roaring Hampden Park.

8.1k

Mar 28th 2023, 9:56 PM

# SNP

Explainer: Who is Humza Yousaf, the new leader of Scotland's ruling party?

Here’s everything you need to know about the soon-to-be First Minister.

13.0k

Mar 27th 2023, 6:01 PM

# First Minister

Humza Yousaf promises to bring 'independence for Scotland' as he's elected SNP leader in tight vote

Nicola Sturgeon announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years.

44.7k

Updated

Mar 27th 2023, 3:53 PM