THE Supreme Court in its ivory tower will sift through a mountain of papers focusing on the meaning of words in various Acts of Parliament to reach a decision on whether or not the Parliament of Holyrood has the power to hold a referendum. The people of Scotland need aRead More →
Following the current Conservative Party leadership race with a distinctly macabre sense of dread and foreboding, as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak clash and argue over who is Margaret Thatcher’s true heir, I really wonder what the real purpose of our so-called political leadership in the UK is. While theRead More →
Last week I watched Europe for Scotland hosted by Lesley Riddoch. A comment caught my attention. The French contributor, who works for Erasmus+, said that one of the big losses from our withdrawal from the program was for European educators who wanted to see Scottish schools because, as she said,Read More →
GLENDA Burns (Letters, June 20) doesn’t need to choke on her breakfast over an advisory referendum, because if that’s in fact what the SNP is planning, it’s entirely fair and will be successful. Glenda fears this will lead us down a ‘dead end’ path like Catalonia. Glenda need not worry,Read More →
Since the pandemic, people wishing to have an abortion in England have had access to a ‘pills in the mail’ procedure, ensuring continued and safe access to abortion without having to leave their homes. But in Scotland, recent statistics have revealed that people – including teenagers as young as 16Read More →
EMOTIONAL Oleksandar Zinchenko has sent heartfelt thanks to Scotland for their show of support for the difficult situation in Ukraine. But the Manchester City defender said gratitude would go out the window in the World Cup play-off semi-final, with Ukraine heading into the Hampden clash “100 per cent” motivated toRead More →
The results of the survey carried out by YouGov on behalf of the CAS revealed that 9% of people always lack money before receiving a salary, a pension or benefits. Another 11% lack money most of the time. Register to our daily newsletter The charity warned it is a signRead More →
A Glasgow comedian has said Scots are some of the ‘smartest people in the world’ – and it all depends on our accents. Many people know that the Scottish (and Glasgow) accent can be difficult to understand if you’re not local, with Glasgow’s Gogglebox couple being a prime example afterRead More →
University of Edinburgh student claimed Scots were ‘non-existent’ around Edinburgh University Taking to the online social media platform, the TikTok user made a tongue-in-cheek video about the people you see walking around Bristo Square, a central spot on the University of Edinburgh campus. The video follows a common trend onRead More →
IN the upcoming local elections, and for that matter, the so-called general election, the decision on who to vote for is quite simple. You can vote for Conservative Blue, Conservative Red, or Conservative Purple (a mix of red and blue). These three are determined that absolute power be maintained inRead More →
I followed the discussion about the draft plebiscite on the future of the Union Treaty. According to the UN Charter of Human Rights, it is not for the current state to define or interfere with a plebiscite organized by one of its components of the nation-state on the issue. ofRead More →
Tavish Scott: Salmon farming regulatory reform should benefit Scots Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. googleRead More →
Kirstin Innes: Can we talk about Scots in the best artistic jobs now? Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon ofRead More →
The next Labor government will create a Britain that Scots ‘are not just a part of, but proud of’, promised Keir Starmer, accusing the Tories and Scottish nationalists of being ‘united at the hip’ in their desire to keep the country “paused in the politics of 2014 forever”. Britain’s LaborRead More →
‘Scots are more welcoming’ – Motherwell ace Carroll wowed by the Scottish way of life JAKE Carroll won a League of Ireland Championship medal in 2013 with St Patrick’s Athletic and then stayed in England’s lower leagues. Fortunately, however, sandwiched between a permanent transfer to Huddersfield Town and temporary spellsRead More →
Burns Night is one of Scotland’s biggest national events. There are several traditions associated with the night, including eating lots of haggis. Here’s what you need to know about it Haggis and whiskey are an important part of the Burns Night dinner ( Image: Colin McPherson/Corbis/Getty Images) Burns Night, whichRead More →
These are five things the English can do this week that the Scots cannot do due to the current restrictions. With the continued increase in cases of Omicron in the UK, many countries have introduced a number of temporary measures to curb the spread of the virus. The new rulesRead More →
New research has revealed that Scots are largely unhappy with the level of transparency around artificial intelligence. An opinion poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of AI and data firm Synthesized found that only 2% of people in Scotland believe the technology is being developed reliably. Additionally, 77% said organizationsRead More →
DIY SOS’s Mark Millar is looking for Scots to appear on a new Channel 5 home improvement show. Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms is looking for new attendees who dream of their perfect property, the successful series has been restarted looking for new people ready to renovate. Mark is looking forRead More →
Wealthy landowners always think they know what’s best for Scots Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. to cancel An icon depicting a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret A block arrow icon pointing right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook A Facebook “f” brand icon. GoogleRead More →
Comedian Leo Kearse has attacked Nicola Sturgeon for putting his obsession with independence before the health of the Scottish people. Speaking on GB News, Mr Kearse said “the SNP has been an absolute disaster for Scotland”. It comes after the Scottish government was forced to ask the Ministry of DefenseRead More →
Scots will be offered a free anti-coronavirus antibody test from next week as part of a new national surveillance program launched by the UK Health Security Agency. The test will measure people’s response to Covid-19 infection and estimate the proportion of the UK population that contracts the virus despite developingRead More →
By Lewis McKenzie and Bernard Ponsonby The future of Scotland is a question for the people of Scotland, said Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer. However, he insisted that for the duration of the current Scottish Parliament, the focus should be on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. Sir Keir also dismissedRead More →
“Smoking levels are still highest in the most disadvantaged areas of Scotland, with 35% of people living in the most disadvantaged areas smoking versus 10% in the wealthier areas. “ Data compiled by SGF revealed that only 24% of the population believed that access to products or information about themRead More →
THE frontrunner in the race to become the leader of the second largest union in the UK has made it clear that a second independence referendum concerns people living in Scotland. Steve Turner is the left-wing favorite to succeed Len McCluskey as general secretary of Unite, which represents the interestsRead More →
On Monday, England is preparing to end all legal, social and economic restrictions linked to the Covid, thus clearly breaking with Scotland. While in the south sites closed since the start of the pandemic, such as nightclubs, are expected to reopen, Scotland is taking a more measured approach to reopening.Read More →
Susan Morrison isn’t a fan of socks with sandals (Photo: Tristan Fewings / Getty Images) In the 1970s, Scotland transformed its fashionable team into micro-mini sports shorts. These young men risked their chances of fatherhood whenever they found themselves on uneven ground. I think I remember we got yelled atRead More →
Chic Murray, Stanley Baxter, Billy Connolly, Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Limmy, Janey Godley, Fern Brady, Craig Ferguson, Jerry Sadowitz… the list goes on. Register to our History and Heritage newsletter And one of their – and our – favorite subjects to eliminate mickey are the Scots. So here are 21Read More →
Predictions about the future of Scotland after independence abound. It is constructive and necessary to predict the future on the basis of the status quo as well, and in doing so constantly to remember that in 1707 our nation did not, unlike some commentators, disappear. In 1603, Scotland and EnglandRead More →
Scottish Labor shadow secretary Ian Murray MP has said a referendum on independence is not the priority of the Scottish people at the moment. Speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky, the MP for Edinburgh South said: ‘The important thing to be achieved from these elections, which is essential for allRead More →
Nicola Sturgeon says the thoughts of the Scottish people are with the royal family after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. It was announced earlier today that Prince Philip had died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. The Duke and Queen have been married for over 70Read More →
A Conservative government minister has said it is up to the Scottish people whether or not to hold a second independence referendum, although Boris Johnson has said he will block such a move. Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK government’s business secretary, strayed into the constitutional minefield while answering questions about theRead More →
A Tory minister said holding a new independence referendum would be ‘up to the Scottish people’ – despite the PM having indicated he would block it. In a new interview with The Sun, Boris Johnson said the Scottish government seeking an order under Article 30, allowing a referendum to beRead More →
BORIS Johnson is the “voice of the majority of the Scottish people,” Downing Street said. The bizarre comment by the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson came as more questions were asked about the ousting of Luke Graham, the former Scottish Tory MP in charge of Union Unit 10 . It emergedRead More →
New research has predicted that up to 95% of all people who die in Scotland may need palliative care by 2040, with more than 60,000 people expected to die from terminal illness. The number of Scots dying from multiple diseases is also expected to increase by 82% by 2040. LedRead More →
Poet, 21, whose Scottish rhymes have gone viral, reveals she has been accused of “making Scots look stupid” and of being a “propagandist” for independence Lennie Pennie, 21, from Fife, has drawn thousands of fans with recitals of his poetry on social media But some accused her of being aRead More →
Ruth Davidson shuts down Nicola Sturgeon during fiery FMQs Last night Ms Sturgeon dashed Scotland’s Christmas hopes after urging Scots not to spend the night in other homes during the holiday season and only get together for one day, unlike the five days opening of England. It came as Scotland’sRead More →
BORIS Johnson was ‘caught red handed’ showing his contempt for the Scottish Parliament after being taped at a meeting of 60 Conservative MPs from the north, calling the devolution ‘a disaster’. During the Zoom call on Monday evening, the Prime Minister said the creation of a Scottish Parliament had beenRead More →
Fifty-eight percent of Scottish voters decided in a new poll supported UK independence. The increase in support for Scottish independence comes during the coronavirus pandemic and as the UK nears the end of the Brexit transition period. Seventy-six percent of Scots in the poll were dissatisfied with Boris Johnson’s performanceRead More →
He had never heard of Scotland when he arrived as a refugee 20 years ago. Today, Abdul Bostani wants to “reimburse” his people by serving as MSP. The community activist was only 18 when the Home Office brought him here. His wife Khalida followed and they now have six childrenRead More →
The Prime Minister’s refusal to hold a second independence referendum will not be “the end of the matter”, insisted Nicola Sturgeon – as she warned Boris Johnson: “Scotland cannot be imprisoned in the ‘Union against his will’. The Scottish Prime Minister argued that it would be a “perversion and subversionRead More →
“The Scotch – what a vermin breed! “; “It is time for Hadrian’s Wall to be re-fortified, to lock them up in a ghetto on the other side”; “The nation deserves not only isolation, but complete extermination.” These are just a few of the lines from a poem published inRead More →