Scotland

Country in Northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a 96 mile border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast and the Irish Sea to the south. In addition, Scotland includes more than 790 islands; principally within the Northern Isles and the Hebrides archipelagos.

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Sturgeon: Images of packed pubs made me want to cry Nicola Sturgeon said images of packed pubs “made me want to cry” as sheannounced 18 new Covid-19 cases in Scotland – including 11 in a health boardarea combating an outbreak. Speaking at the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:28Published 16 hours ago

Sturgeon: Welcomes Boris' 'quick action' on lockdown Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scottish people not to travel to areas in northern England as coronavirus cases increase. The First Minister of Scotland also said she welcomes the UK governments 'quick.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published 4 days ago

Cancer patients 'forced to chose between finances and employment' - charity Some cancer patients face a “cliff edge” of choosing between their health andfinances as the shielding programme draws to a close, a charity has warned.Macmillan Cancer Support said that the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:43Published 5 days ago

Boris Johnson visits RAF Lossiemouth Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited RAF Lossiemouth in Moray during a visit to Scotland to highlight the benefits of the Union in the coronavirus crisis recovery. The visit comes as Mr Johnson.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:39Published 2 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon refutes PM's Covid comments Nicola Sturgeon has denied Boris Johnson's claim that an independent Scotland could not have handled the coronavirus outbreak - saying many of the issues were a 'feature of where power lies'. The First.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:45Published 2 weeks ago

Shielding for vulnerable to end in Scotland First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced that guidance for vulnerable people to shield during the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland will pause on August 1st, with significant easing from.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon: Coronavirus shielding to end in Scotland from August 1 People in Scotland who are shielding due to being classed as at higher risk from coronavirus will no longer need to from August 1, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.The First Minister also revealed some.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

PM tries crab fishing during Orkney visit Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tried his hand at crab fishing during a visit to Orkney, Scotland, where he will reiterate the value of the Union to the coronavirus crisis recovery. Report by Connerv... Credit: ODN Duration: 02:55Published 2 weeks ago

UK PM dismisses independence push for Scotland British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised the "strength of the union", using a visit to Scotland to dismiss the possibility of a new independence referendum for a nation that is increasingly at.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: Pandemic shows strength of the Union Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says that the Covid-19 crisis had underlined the importance of the Union and urged Boris Johnson to prioritise coronavirus recovery during today's visit to Scotland... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon has no plans to meet Boris Johnson if he visits Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has said she has no plans to meet Boris Johnson if he visits Scotland this week.The First Minister has urged the Prime Minister and any visitors from elsewhere in the UK to follow.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 2 weeks ago

Bars, hairdressers and churches among venues open again in Scotland as lockdown eases Bars, churches, hairdressers and other venues have opened in Scotland as the country eases its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. As Scotland marked its first full week with no Covid-19 related deaths.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon: Biggest step for Scotland out of lockdown today The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, says that "today marks the biggest step for Scotland out of lockdown", as museums, hairdressers, place of worships, cinemas and other indoor activities.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon announces no coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for a full week Nicola Sturgeon announces that Scotland has now gone a full week without any new coronavirus deaths.The milestone comes as Scotland eases its lockdown restrictions further. Venues like museums,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

Barber to cut hair for 24 hours to thank customers for lockdown support A barber in East Renfrewshire opened his doors at midnight on Wednesday as a thank you to loyal customers who supported him through lockdown.Tony Mann in Giffnock decided to start cutting hair as soon.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 3 weeks ago

Scotland reports 6th day of no coronavirus deaths First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed there have been no coronavirus related deaths in the country for the 6th day in a row. The politician went on to confirm the reopening of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 3 weeks ago

Johnson makes face coverings compulsory in England’s shops Johnson makes face coverings compulsory in England’s shops As of July 24, it will be mandatory to wear a face covering whilst shopping in England. The Government have announced this fresh move to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Youth sports to resume with ‘field bubbles’ in Scotland Youth sports including football and rugby can begin again, though the rules allowing physical contact will only apply to “field bubbles” on the pitches themselves. Organised contact sports for.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:25Published 3 weeks ago

Baby success for England’s first reintroduced pine martens The first pine martens to be reintroduced to England have had kits, marking a milestone in efforts to boost their recovery, conservationists said.The native carnivores all but vanished from England in.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon sets out easing of restrictions in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out the restrictions which have been lifted in Scotland from today as the nation moves from phase two to phase three of their Covid-19 lockdown. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published on July 10, 2020

Sturgeon announces easing of restrictions in Scotland The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, announces the easing of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland, as indoor bars, restaurants and hairdressers can reopen. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:23Published on July 9, 2020

UK pandemic handling revives calls for independence in Scotland Growing backing for Scotland's leader and disapproval of Brexit are driving renewed support for independence from the UK. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:45Published on July 9, 2020

Broadcasters unite to celebrate UK television A unique collaboration sees the BBC, ITV [STV for viewers in Scotland], Channel 4 and Channel 5 come together for the first time to share a special film for all viewers at the same time across their.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on July 8, 2020

Scotland housing conditions 'drive asylum seekers crazy' Aid groups have described living conditions inside hotels housing asylum seekers in the Scottish city of Glasgow as degrading and unsanitary. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published on July 7, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon tells people in Scotland to follow the rules as beer gardens open Be patient, avoid crowds and prepare to hand over contact details, Nicola Sturgeon said as she outlined advice for visiting beer gardens, outdoor cafes and other hospitality. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:32Published on July 6, 2020

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Surrogacy thriller is Martin Compston's cup of tea "Line of Duty" star Martin Compston has swapped AC-12 for a thriller much closer to home. Set and filmed in Scotland, he used his own accent on "The Nest" and his mom visited the set. (9 July) USATODAY.com - Published on July 9, 2020
Scotland, Wales call for extension to EU status quo transition The leaders of Scotland and Wales called on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday to extend the transition period with the European Union, saying the coronavirus crisis had made meeting the.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020

Scotland, Northern Ireland report no new COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours Scotland has recorded no deaths of patients who have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Scottish health minister Jeane Freeman said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020
Scotland's Sturgeon says lockdown easing must be very cautious Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday she agreed with scientists that any easing of the coronavirus lockdown must be very cautious after some of those advising government said.. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020
Too soon to start easing lockdown in Scotland, Sturgeon says It is too soon to begin easing coronavirus lockdown measures in Scotland, its First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday, after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a cautious plan to get.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020

Today in History for May 10th Highlights of this day in history: A golden spike completes America's first transcontinental railroad; Nazis burn books in Germany; Rudolf Hess parachutes into Scotland; Nelson Mandela takes office in.. USATODAY.com - Published on May 10, 2020
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Scotland's Sturgeon recommends wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to start wearing a face mask if they are in enclosed places such as public transport and shops, diverging for now from the official advice.. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020
Good news: Alpacas have saved the day From Scotland to Michigan, alpaca owners are sharing their gentle animals with isolated senior citizens by providing window visits. USATODAY.com - Published on April 24, 2020

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Scotland's Sturgeon says life will not return to normal in the near future Life is unlikely to return to normal even when the tighest coronavirus restrictions are lifted and social distancing measures could be in place for the rest of this year and beyond, Scottish first.. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
Scots' medical chief resigns after flouting own coronavirus rules Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood resigned on Sunday after she broke her own advice to stay at home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus by visiting her second home this.. Reuters - Published on April 5, 2020	Scots' medical chief breaks own coronavirus rules, steps down from briefings Police issued a warning to Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood on Sunday after she broke her own advice on social distancing to slow coronavirus spread when she visited her second.. Reuters - Published on April 5, 2020
Scotland's chief medical officer sorry about breaking own coronavirus rules Police issued a warning to Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood on Sunday after she broke her own advice on social distancing to slow coronavirus spread when she visited her second.. Reuters - Published on April 5, 2020	UK minister for Scotland self-isolating with possible coronavirus symptoms Britain's Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack has developed mild symptoms consistent with coronavirus and is self-isolating, a spokeswoman for his ministry said on Saturday. Reuters - Published on March 28, 2020
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus, Queen Elizabeth in good health Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus but is in good health and is now self isolating in Scotland with mild symptoms. Reuters - Published on March 25, 2020	Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus but is in good health and is now self isolating in Scotland. Reuters - Published on March 25, 2020
Scotland announces first coronavirus death Scotland has had its first death of a patient with coronavirus, an elderly patient with underlying health conditions, Scotland's chief medical officer said on Friday. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020	Scottish court to hear posthumous appeal of Libyan Lockerbie bomber The conviction of the only man ever found guilty of the 1988 Lockerbie aircraft bombing has been referred for an appeal to Scotland's High Court, the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission said on.. Reuters - Published on March 11, 2020
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Prince Harry in Edinburgh as countdown on his final royal duties begins Britain's Prince Harry was in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday to take part in a conference about sustainable travel, one of his final engagements as a senior member of the royal family before.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020	Scotland to approve free sanitary products for all women The Scottish parliament on Tuesday is due to approve plans to make sanitary products freely available to all women - the first nation in the world to do so. Reuters - Published on February 25, 2020
Scotland is taking steps toward independence vote: Sturgeon Scotland is already taking steps to hold a referendum on independence and believes it is a matter of when rather than if the country separates from the rest of Britain, Scotland's First Minister said.. Reuters - Published on February 10, 2020	Scottish finance chief quits after report he messaged 16-year-old boy Scotland's finance chief has resigned after a newspaper report that he had sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy. Reuters - Published on February 6, 2020
Scotland's Sturgeon: Could test power to call consultative independence vote in court Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday she did not rule out testing the legality of calling a consultative referendum on independence if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020	Slim majority of Scots now back independence because of Brexit: poll A slim majority of Scots now support independence, bolstered by the support of those who previously rejected a split from the United Kingdom but who now back it because of their opposition to Brexit,.. Reuters - Published on January 30, 2020
UK PM Johnson rejects Sturgeon's request for independence referendum powers British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday refusing her request to be given the powers to hold another Scottish independence referendum. Reuters - Published on January 14, 2020	Italy's Prysmian says Western Link submarine power cable currently unavailable The Western Link high-voltage submarine power cable between Scotland and England is currently unavailable after tripping on Friday, Italian cablemaker Prysmian, which built the link, said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on January 12, 2020
Johnson tells Scottish nationalists to stop trying to break up United Kingdom British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday the Scottish National Party (SNP) should stop trying to break up the United Kingdom and focus more on delivering policy for the people of Scotland. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019	UK government rejects demands for new Scottish referendum Britain's government rejected Scotland's First Minister demands for a new independence referendum after Brexit, saying it would be "a damaging distraction" and would undermine the result of the last.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019
Defying PM Johnson, Scottish leader steps up battle for independence referendum Scotland's nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon will consider "all reasonable options" if Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to stop her from holding a referendum on Scottish independence, she said on.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019	Scottish leader: will consider all options if UK blocks independence vote Scotland's nationalist government will consider all options if the British government tries to stop it from holding a referendum on Scottish independence, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019
Scottish leader Sturgeon demands a post-Brexit independence referendum Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will on Thursday demand the right to hold a new independence referendum, challenging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to keep the United Kingdom together as he.. Reuters - Published on December 18, 2019	Explainer: A fractured kingdom - Scotland's paths to independence Prime Minister Boris Johnson's promise to take Britain out of the European Union next month could jeopardize a much older union: the United Kingdom which binds together England, Scotland, Wales and.. Reuters - Published on December 17, 2019
Boris Johnson cannot keep Scotland in union against its will: Sturgeon Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday that he could not keep Scotland in the United Kingdom against the country's will. Reuters - Published on December 15, 2019	UK PM Johnson must accept another Scottish independence vote: Sturgeon British Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs to "focus on reality" and recognize that the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been given a mandate for a second independence referendum, Scottish First.. Reuters - Published on December 14, 2019
UK's Johnson says no to Sturgeon's Scottish referendum demand British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Friday he would not support her plan for a second independence referendum, clashing just hours after the two leaders.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019	UK's Corbyn, Sturgeon reflect on election results UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has defended his party's policies despite Labour's general election loss. And Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon said it was time for Scotland to decide.. USATODAY.com - Published on December 13, 2019
Now is the time for Scotland to decide, SNP's Sturgeon says Scotland's nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday it was now time for the country to decide its future and that her administration would make the case next week for full legal powers to call.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019	Victory for nationalism: Johnson's win puts UK's future in doubt The election result was hailed as a victory for English, Scottish and Irish nationalism - and it could spell the end of the United Kingdom. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019
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