250 protesters gathered today at the Faslane Naval base in Scotland to call for the UK’s Trident nuclear weapons programme to be scrapped. A number of protestors chained themselves to the gates of the base and were cut free by … Continue reading
On Thursday, Scotland’s First Minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader, Alex Salmond, set the date September 18, 2014, for the country’s referendum on political independence from the rest of the United Kingdom. The question to be presented at the … Continue reading
In the Highlands of Scotland, the Northern Constabulary have arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a fire at a hostel, reports said yesterday. Eight fire vehicles with 45 fire workers were alerted to a fire at the Royal Hotel … Continue reading
The Metropolitan Police ‘ the police force for the Greater London area ‘ has announced they may sell their headquarters, New Scotland Yard, in order to cut costs. They are trying to reduce their £3.6 billion annual budget by £500 … Continue reading
United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond have signed a deal for a referendum on Scottish independence to be held in the autumn of 2014. The deal, signed in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, gives the … Continue reading
The former news editor at the now-defunct News of the World‘s Scottish division has been charged with perjury, conspiring to hack telephones, and breaching data protection legislation. Strathclyde Police made the announcement yesterday that Douglas Wight, 39, has been arrested … Continue reading
The Northern Constabulary saus two women have been killed in a road traffic accident on Orkney, Scotland. A third person was seriously injuries. Three vehicles were involved in the incident near the town of Kirkwall at approximately 2145 UTC yesterday. … Continue reading
Three nations in three continents have seen attention focused on high suicide rates this week. A study found Scotland’s suicide rate to be increasing away from neighbouring England, Russian press and politicians are examining the world’s third-highest teen suicide rate, … Continue reading
Three nations in three continents have seen attention focused on high suicide rates this week. A study found Scotland’s suicide rate to be increasing away from neighbouring England, Russian press and politicians are examining the world’s third-highest teen suicide rate, … Continue reading
Today saw Edinburgh’s Scottish National Portrait Gallery reopen following a two-and-a-half-year, £17.6m (US$27.4m) refurbishment. Conversion of office and storage areas sees 60% more space available for displays, and the world’s first purpose-built portrait space is redefining what a portrait gallery … Continue reading
