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 joins NHS anniversary clap Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon applauded the NHS outside her home in Edinburgh as the National Health Service marks its 72nd anniversary. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published 13 hours ago


England requires no quarantine for travellers from 59 countries Scotland and Wales will not be pressured into following England's lead for now. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:31Published 2 days ago

Pubs reopen as Covid-19 lockdown relaxed in England The Cross Keys pub in London opened for the first time today as Covid-19 lockdown measures were relaxed in England. Customer Blair Sandison from Scotland was pleased to be having his first pub drink.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:03Published 2 days ago

Face coverings to be mandatory for shoppers in Scotland Wearing face coverings will become mandatory in shops in Scotland from July 10, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.During the Scottish Government’s daily coronavirus briefing, Ms Sturgeon also.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 4 days ago

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland for fourth day running Scotland has recorded no new deaths from people who have tested positive for coronavirus for a fourth consecutive day, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Speaking at the Scottish.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 1 week ago

Glasgow stabbing attack: What we know so far Six people are in hospital with stab wounds and a suspect has been shot dead by police following a knife attack in Glasgow, Scotland. Here is what we know so far about the incident. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

Police confirm Glasgow incident is not terror-related Police in Scotland have announced that a major incident in Glasgow city centre is not being treated as terror-related. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:26Published 1 week ago

Nicola Sturgeon 'shocked and saddened' by Glasgow incident Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she is "shocked and saddened" by a major incident in Glasgow in which a suspect was shot dead and six people were injured on Friday. The matter is is.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:39Published 1 week ago

Sheriff courts start adapting to the new normal Sheriff courts across Scotland have implemented social distancing measures as they move to a post-pandemic justice system that is "certainly not business as usual".Covid-19 has forced the suspension of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

UK enjoys hottest day but thunderstorms are forcast The UK has basked in the hottest day of the year so far at the mercury rose to a scorching 33.3C (91.94F) at Heathrow Airport in west London. Scotland also had its highest temperature so far this year.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:33Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon announces further easing of lockdown in Scotland Pubs, hairdressers and cinemas will be able to open from July 15 if coronavirus continues to decline in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.Addressing MSPs in the Scottish.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:29Published 2 weeks ago

Is This The Best Evidence Yet That The Loch Ness Monster Exists? Is this the best evidence yet that the loch Ness monster exists? Steve Challice, from Southampton, says he was at Loch Ness in Scotland last year. He saw a “disturbance” in the water & managed to.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon: Two-metre social distancing rule unchanged in Scotland The two-metre rule on social distancing will remain in place in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said, though the Scottish Government has asked its scientific advisory group to review the measure... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon reiterates need to be cautious to avoid coronavirus second wave Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned against a reckless approach to leaving lockdown as she pointed to Covid-19 spikes in China, Germany and South Korea. Speaking during the Scottish.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Face masks become mandatory on public transport for Scots Face coverings are now mandatory on public transport in Scotland as the country continues to ease its way out of lockdown. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 2 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon: Lockdown will be eased further in Scotland from Friday Lockdown restrictions are being eased further in Scotland, with people who live on their own or only with children under 18 able to form an “extended household group” from Friday, Nicola Sturgeon.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:54Published 3 weeks ago

Scotland moves to second phase of lockdown easing Scotland will move to the second phase of its four-step plan to ease out of lockdown, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the Scottish Parliament. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published 3 weeks ago

No new Covid-19 deaths reported in Scotland No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland in the last 24 hours, the third time the figure has remained the same since lockdown began, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced. A total of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago

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Queues form outside shops as Scotland lifts lockdown restrictions Nicola Sturgeon warns customers not to 'squander' progress on beating coronavirus pandemic Independent - Published 1 week ago
'Very unusual' cat deaths in Scotland spark fears of pet killer Animal charity says pets could have been poisoned either accidentally or deliberately Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Paisley fire: Three young children die after blaze at flat in Scotland A 39-year-old woman remains in critical condition in hospital Independent - Published 2 weeks ago

UK weather: Conditions to become drier and brighter on Saturday after heavy showers on Friday Temperatures in northern Scotland could reach 24C Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Mountain hares can now only be killed in Scotland with a licence Roughly 26,000 mountain hares currently killed on grouse shooting estates every year Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
UK weather: Britain faces rain and thunder before sunny spells over weekend Heaviest showers expected over western Scotland, Wales and parts of Midlands Independent - Published on June 10, 2020

Coronavirus 'in retreat' as Scotland records no new deaths for second successive day, says Sturgeon No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for the second day in a row, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Independent - Published on June 8, 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 and Northern Ireland report no new coronavirus deaths for first time since lockdown began No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland or Northern Ireland for the first time since lockdown began, government figures released on Sunday show. Independent - Published on June 7, 2020	Virus simulation exercise exposed 'clear gap' in Scotland's preparedness for outbreak 'Amongst frontline staff there is unease at the lack of clarity on PPE availability, training and testing' findings of 2018 exercise state Independent - Published on June 5, 2020
England 2-0 Scotland: What was it like to be on the receiving end of Gazza's genius? Gazza's brilliant Euro 96 goal is one of English football's most famous moments but it meant a defeat at Wembley which is still hard to swallow for Scotland. BBC News - Published on June 5, 2020	'A goal beyond belief' - when Scotland were sunk by Gascogine's genius Gazza's brilliant Euro 96 goal is one of English football's most famous moments but it meant a defeat at Wembley which is still hard to swallow for Scotland. BBC News - Published on June 5, 2020
Paraglider dies after crashing into power line in Gloucestershire Pilot of a motorised paraglider in Scotland also killed in second accident Independent - Published on June 2, 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
'I thought it was my fault' - Scotland keeper facing her fears 12 years after girlfriend's death Scotland goalkeeper Shannon Lynn tells BBC Scotland how football saved her life as she tried to deal with the death of her partner and her own mental health issues. BBC News - Published on May 30, 2020	UK weather: Britain to be hotter than Mediterranean as public warned not to break lockdown rules Parts of Scotland to bake in 28C temperatures by Sunday Independent - Published on May 30, 2020
UK weather: Scotland set for temperatures of 28C as sunny, dry conditions continue Provisional Met Office figures suggest driest, sunniest May on record Independent - Published on May 29, 2020	Golf, tennis & bowls to be allowed in Scotland from Friday Playing non-contact outdoor sports in Scotland - including golf, tennis and bowls - will be allowed from Friday. BBC News - Published on May 28, 2020
Scotland to hold public inquiry into coronavirus response, Sturgeon confirms Announcement likely to increase pressure on Boris Johnson to confirm probe into UK government's handling of crisis Independent - Published on May 27, 2020	UK weather: Flood warnings issued in Scotland as high winds and heavy rain to lash UK Gales of 50 to 60mph possible for parts of north Wales, northwest England, Northern Ireland and western Scotland, says Met Office Independent - Published on May 23, 2020
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon lays out roadmap for easing Scotland's lockdown from next week Scotland will begin to emerge from its coronavirus lockdown in phases starting from next week, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Independent - Published on May 21, 2020	Scotland could ease lockdown from end of May and Sturgeon will publish plans this week Nicola Sturgeon has said a "route map" will be published on Thursday for the paths out of lockdown in Scotland. Independent - Published on May 18, 2020
Nicola Sturgeon appears annoyed after Kay Burley cuts to Matt Hancock during interview 'Actually, I was keener to continue to give a message to Scotland,' says first minister after interruption Independent - Published on May 12, 2020	UK weather: Cooler temperatures forecast as lockdown exercise limit lifted in Scotland, England and Wales 'You could be forgiven for thinking winter has returned on Tuesday,' Met Office says Independent - Published on May 12, 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	'Try to not get distracted' by Boris Johnson's lockdown messages, Nicola Sturgeon tells Scotland Stricter stay-at-home rules in Scotland 'need not be a cause for confusion', says first minister Independent - Published on May 11, 2020
UK lockdown: How do rules vary across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Devolved governments are taking slightly different approaches to the pandemic Independent - Published on May 10, 2020	Scottish exercise rule eased but disagreement over 'stay alert' message The first minister said the advice in Scotland remains "stay at home" as she eased the daily exercise rules. BBC News - Published on May 10, 2020
Coronavirus: Sturgeon removes once-a-day-limit on exercise from lockdown measures, as she warns 'mixed messages' could cost lives Nicola Sturgeon has announced the once-a-day-limit on exercise will be removed from the coronavirus lockdown measures in Scotland from Monday, but warned the vast majority of restrictions remain in.. Independent - Published on May 10, 2020	Scotland will not use Boris Johnson's new 'stay alert, control the virus' slogan, Sturgeon says Rift emerges as Boris Johnson prepares to deliver address to the nation at 7pm Independent - Published on May 10, 2020
Coronavirus: Policing will become 'more challenging if England and Scotland take different approaches to lockdown restrictions' 'It would be harder than it's been,' says chief constable of Police Scotland Independent - Published on May 9, 2020	Coronavirus: Easing lockdown restrictions could be 'catastrophic mistake', Sturgeon warns as PM expected to scrap 'stay home' advice First minister extends Scotland's shutdown for another three weeks Independent - Published on May 7, 2020
Johnson urges caution over easing UK lockdown Any lifting of restrictions in England is expected to be very limited, as Scotland extends its lockdown. BBC News - Published on May 7, 2020	Coronavirus: Social 'bubbles' could become early part of Scotland's lockdown easing, Sturgeon says 'We are considering if and how we could make changes to allow people to meet with a small number of others,' Scottish government document says Independent - Published on May 5, 2020
'Time has come' for universal basic income, says Sturgeon Coronavirus prompts Scotland's first minister to make UBI a policy priority Independent - Published on May 4, 2020	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
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon advises Scots to wear face coverings in public places to prevent Covid-19 spread Nicola Sturgeon has advised people in Scotland to wear face coverings on public transport and in crowded spaces to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Independent - Published on April 28, 2020	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
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon lays out how Scotland will ultimately exit lockdown The move that will ramp up pressure on the UK government which has refused to lay out its plans Independent - Published on April 23, 2020	Coronavirus: Premature baby girl recovers after becoming 'Scotland's youngest Covid-19 patient' Mother praises 'incredible' NHS staff who risked their lives 'to make sure my baby was fed and cuddled' Independent - Published on April 22, 2020
Sporting Hero: Arsenal's Beattie on Roger Federer Scotland defender Jen Beattie tells BBC Scotland why tennis icon Roger Federer is her sporting hero. BBC News - Published on April 20, 2020	Coronavirus: Scotland prepared to diverge from rest of UK on lockdown measures if 'necessary', Sturgeon says 'I will be driven by what advice, science and my own judgement is telling me the right thing to do is,' says Scottish first minister Independent - Published on April 17, 2020
No fair-minded person can take SPFL season-ending vote seriously, say Rangers Rangers say "no fair-minded person" can take the SPFL's vote to curtail the lower leagues in Scotland seriously. BBC News - Published on April 16, 2020	Coronavirus: Quarter of all deaths in Scotland in care homes Nicola Sturgeon vows any resident displaying symptoms of Covid-19 will be tested Independent - Published on April 15, 2020
Scotland medical chief resigns over lockdown trip Scotland's chief medical officer quits after visiting her second home despite the lockdown rules. BBC News - Published on April 5, 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

Scotland

Country in Northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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