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Angus Robertson to visit US and Canada to strengthen links with Scotland

The links between Scotland, Canada and the United States will be highlighted by External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson when he visits North America to mark Tartan Day. Mr Robertson will underline the enduring cultural, historical, educational ...

01 Apr 2022 at 14:25

Indigenous peoples ‘have globally harvested billions of oysters sustainably’

Now considered a luxury, oysters have been sustainably harvested by indigenous peoples around the world for thousands of years, a new study suggests. Researchers say their findings indicate that conversations about restoring ecosystems or ...

03 May 2022 at 17:25

72-million-year-old turtle ‘is one of the largest to have ever lived’

A new species of ancient turtle that swam the shores of Europe millions of years ago may have been one of the largest sea turtles to have ever lived, scientists have said. Fossilised remains of the turtle – measuring nearly four metres ...

17 Nov 2022 at 17:00

Music

‘Take care of our Queen’: messages of support for Madonna after ICU stay

Celebrities and fans have sent well-wishes to Madonna following news that the singer spent several days in intensive care. The 64-year-old US pop star is expected to make a “full recovery” but has had to “pause all commitments” ...

29 Jun 2023 at 13:49

Music

Lewis Capaldi announces 2023 release date for highly anticipated second album

Lewis Capaldi has announced the release date for his highly anticipated second studio album. Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, featuring the Scottish singer’s new hit single Forget Me, will arrive on May 19 2023. It ...

18 Oct 2022 at 20:43

World

Spain reports second death from monkeypox

Spain has reported a second death in as many days from monkeypox. The cases reported by the health ministry are believed to be the first confirmed deaths from monkeypox since an outbreak started in the European Union. ...

30 Jul 2022 at 14:44

Scotland

Labour calls on ministers to come up with plan to revive airports

The Scottish Government must come up with a plan to revive the fortunes of the country’s airports, Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said. Speaking ahead of a visit to Glasgow Airport on Tuesday, Mr Sarwar urged ...

09 May 2023 at 00:01

Footballers face risk of extreme heat stress in 2026 World Cup, study warns

Two-thirds of the sites hosting the men’s football World Cup in North America could put players at very high risk of extreme heat stress, a study has warned. Analysis published in the journal Scientific ...

28 Nov 2024 at 16:00

World

China threatens ‘further actions’ after US shoots down suspected spying balloon

China has threatened “further actions” after the US shot down a suspected spy balloon, with Beijing insisting it was a civilian aircraft and that the flyover an accident. President Joe Biden ordered ...

05 Feb 2023 at 06:46

World

Spain records first death from monkeypox

Spain on Friday reported the death of a person from monkeypox, which Spanish media said was a first for the European nation. Spain’s Health Ministry said 120 people had been admitted to the ...

30 Jul 2022 at 06:16

World

Trudeau orders warplane to shoot down unknown object flying over Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered a US warplane to shoot down an unidentified object that was flying high over northern Canada, acting a day after US planes took similar action ...

11 Feb 2023 at 22:23

Travel

Discovering the highest tides – and freshest lobster – in Canada’s New Brunswick

A fin and the dark grey curve emerge from the water, ducking back down just as quickly. The pelting rain has given way to a misty sky, the light peaking through parting clouds, just in ...

07 Aug 2024 at 09:51

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