Scotland reacts to Donald Trump's US election victory
Nov 6, 2024 · "If you fail to motivate your base, worse, give them reasons not to come out for you (Gaza, no progressive vision for economy, etc) don't act surprised if that's not a winning strategy.". SNP MP Pete Wishart said about the result: "It's difficult to try and assess what has led to this but it is bad. The worst possible result at the worst possible time."
Who is Russell Findlay? The new leader of the Scottish Conservatives
Sep 27, 2024 · Findlay’s daughter answered the door to hitman William Burns, who was dressed as a postman. Burns then threw acid directly into the face of Findlay, who managed to restrain Burns until the police arrived.
Hoolie in the Hydro: Traditional Scottish music event reveals lineup
Jun 25, 2024 · Hoolie in the Hydro will return to Glasgow’s iconic OVO Hydro on December 7 as it celebrates Scotland's vibrant traditional music scene.. The star-studded line-up of some of the country's most successful bands aims to make history by being the single biggest night of traditional music to have ever taken place in Scotland.
What are Donald Trump's family ties to Scotland? All to know
Nov 5, 2024 · Donald Trump's family ties to Scotland - everything you need to know Donald Trump's Scottish ties are through his mother Mary Anne MacLeod who was born in the small village of Tong on the Isle of Lewis.. She was born in 1912 and was the youngest of ten children in a Gaelic household.
Medieval artefacts found in archaeological dig for lost Scottish castle
Nov 1, 2024 · The team of volunteers from Clutha Archaeology Group, who were supported by experts from Archaeology Scotland and the Countryside Ranger Service, opened three test pits to look for evidence of Eddlewood Castle in July.
How hydrogen will power Scotland's just transition from fossil …
Oct 6, 2024 · As a relatively clean-burning fuel (emitting zero carbon dioxide), hydrogen offers an attractive alternative for anything which runs on burning fossil fuels – from vehicle engines to gas boilers to industrial processes. Hydrogen is also not as new as we might think – hydrogen derived from fossil fuels has been used in Scotland for decades, for example, to …
Scotland weather: Will it snow this weekend? All to know
Oct 11, 2024 · However, no reports of snowfall have been made by the UK's top meteorological organisation as of yet. The Met Office has said that "sunny spells" and some showers will occur in the south of England.. It added that "outbreaks of rain" will take place across Scotland and Northern Ireland before sinking south into England.. It said that Saturday would remain "rather cold," continuing the chilly ...
The story behind Scotland’s witch hunt and trials
Feb 16, 2021 · Once again I am indebted to Rosemary Goring’s excellent Scotland the Autobiography for putting me on to one of the prime sources of material on the North Berwick witches, the pamphlet Newes From Scotland, composed in the early 1590s, most probably by a Presbyterian minister at Haddington, James Carmichael, who …
Northern Lights could be visible in Scotland tonight – see where
Oct 10, 2024 · As they collide, light is emitted at various wavelengths, creating colourful displays in the sky. The auroras on Earth, which are most commonly seen over high polar latitudes but can often spread south to be visible over parts of the UK, are chiefly influenced by geomagnetic storms which originate from activity on the sun.
Shetland: When does series nine of the BBC show begin?
Nov 5, 2024 · With the body of the man's brother lying on the floor between them, how will Ruth and the rest of the team resolve this tricky situation? Elsewhere, Tosh attends her friend's birthday party and witnesses the argument of two married friends, Annie and Ian Bett.