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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reacts as she attends the First Minister's Questions session at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh on 26 November 2020. Picture: AFP

Scotland

Scottish leader defeats no-confidence bid after scandal

By AFP

The row involving the two biggest names in the independence movement has dominated Scottish politics in recent years, with indications it has undermined popular...

  • Grieving parents wait for news outside the Dunblane Primary School 13 March, after a lone gunman burst into the school and shot and killed 13 children and one adult before shooting himself. Picture: PA/AFP.

    25 years on, Scottish school massacre 'like yesterday' for father

    Martyn Dunn's daughter Charlotte was one of 16 children killed by 43-year-old gunman Thomas Hamilton at her primary school in the town of Dunblane on the morning of March 13, 1996.

    39 days ago
  • Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reacts as she attends the First Minister's Questions session at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh on 26 November 2020. Picture: AFP

    Scotland's Sturgeon calls for new independence vote in 2021

    Scotland chose to remain part of the four-nation United Kingdom in a 2014 referendum, and the UK government in London has said it considers the issue closed for a generation.

    142 days ago
  • Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams at a media briefing on the coronavirus on 25 March 2020 in Pretoria. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Practice what you preach! Officials worldwide who've broken COVID-19 rules

    These are some government officials, across the world, who have contravened COVID-19 lockdown rules in their countries.

    378 days ago
  • Sanitary pads and a tampon. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN.

    Scottish Parliament approves free sanitary products for all women

    The legislation would make tampons and sanitary pads available at designated public places such as community centres, youth clubs and pharmacies, at an estimated annual cost of 24.1 million pounds ($31.2 million).

    420 days ago
  • The Springbok Women's team. Picture: @WomenBoks/Twitter.

    Springbok Women name strong team for Scotland test

    The match is the first of two Tests against Scotland and the third international for the team stretching over two weeks.

    569 days ago
  • FILE: Boris Johnson waves as he leaves 10 Downing Street in central London after British Prime Minister Theresa May took office. Picture: AFP.

    Johnson in election mode as he visits Scotland after Brexit setbacks

    Opposition lawmakers and rebels in his ruling Conservative party on Wednesday left Boris Johnson's plans for a no-deal Brexit next month in tatters and then blocked a request for a snap election on 15 October.

    593 days ago
  • Picture: @WomenBoks/Twitter

    Springbok Women to play Scotland in two Tests in Cape Town

    It's their first home Tests since 2013 when they beat Uganda in East London.

    765 days ago
  • Edinburgh in Scotland. Picture: pixabay.com

    Booming Edinburgh will be first UK city to introduce a tourist tax

    One of Britain’s most picturesque cities, Edinburgh had 1.75 million foreign visitors on average annually between 2015 and 2017.

    803 days ago
  • Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter.

    Erasmus praises Boks maturity

    The South Africans held a small halftime lead of 20-17 over the enterprising Scots after a thrilling opening half which saw both sides displaying some good attacking rugby.

    885 days ago
  • Embrose Papier will make his first Springbok start against Scotland at Murrayfield. @Springboks/Twitter

    Boks change six for Scotland clash

    Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made six changes to the side that will face Scotland at Murrayfield in their third match of the European tour.

    888 days ago
  • FILE: Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond. Picture: AFP

    Former Scottish leader Salmond accused of sexual misconduct

    Police have reportedly been asked to investigate allegations he sexually assaulted two staff members in 2013, according to a report.

    971 days ago
  • FILE: The British flag (L) stands next to the European Union flag at the European Union Commission headquarter in Brussels, 17 July 2017. Picture: AFP

    'UK will press ahead with Brexit laws despite lack of consent from Scotland'

    Differences over Brexit have strained relations between the United Kingdom’s four nations.

    1042 days ago
  • A boat sails in front of Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness in Scotland in 2016. Picture: Reuters

    Scientists plan DNA hunt for Loch Ness monster next month

    Countless unsuccessful attempts to track down the monster have been made in the years since, notably in 2003 when the BBC funded an extensive scientific search.

    1063 days ago
  • Callum Hawkins during the marathon at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on 15 April 2018. Picture: AFP

    Scotland marathon runner Hawkins out of hospital

    Hawkins held a lead of almost two minutes after two hours running in temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius (82F) before weaving across the road and collapsing.

    1101 days ago
  • Polar bears at the Highland Wildlife Park in northeastern Scotland. Picture: @HighlandWPark/Twitter

    First UK polar bear in 25 years born at Scottish zoo

    Polar bears are known for their need for privacy and newborns are extremely delicate, so the maternity den is closed to visitors at the zoo.

    1203 days ago
  • Trailer makes 90 degree remarkable turn over bridge in Scotland. CNN/screengrab

    [WATCH] Remarkable maneuver of trailer turning Scotland wind turbine on bridge

    A trailer carrying a 57.5 meter wind turbine blade makes a stunning 90-degree turn over a bridge in Scotland.

    1294 days ago
  • FILE: Referendum cupcakes featuring a Scottish Saltire, (L) a Union flag (R) and a question mark (Below) symbolising the 'undecided voter' are pictured at a bakery in Edinburgh in 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Scotland puts bid for second independence vote on hold

    Scotlands devolved government has reportedly shelved its plans to hold a second independence referendum until after the terms of Brexit are clear.

    1394 days ago
  • Referendum cupcakes featuring a Scottish Saltire, (L) a Union flag (R) and a question mark (Below) symbolising the 'undecided voter' are pictured at a bakery in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 16 September 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Scottish parliament backs bid for new independence referendum

    The vote comes a day before Prime Minister Theresa May triggers Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty, the first formal step towards Brexit.

    1485 days ago
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