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First Minister describes ‘electric’ atmosphere in Boston ahead of World Cup
Scotland’s first fixture is against Haiti in the early hours of Sunday morning – UK time.
By
Ryan McDougall
13 Jun 2026
UK
Owner of Scottish pub in Boston ready for ‘really big’ World Cup party
Jason Waddleton runs The Haven in the US city.
By
Ryan McDougall
12 Jun 2026
Politics
Scotland have ‘really good prospects’ for World Cup, says optimistic Swinney
The First Minister said he was very much looking forward to seeing the national team in action.
By
Ryan McDougall
12 Jun 2026
UK
Scotland fans optimistic as they arrive in Boston for World Cup
Football fans are confident Scotland can do well in the nation’s group stage matches.
By
Ryan McDougall
11 Jun 2026
UK
King appoints composer and engineer as Order of the Thistle members
Professor Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan have been honoured.
By
Ryan McDougall
7 Jun 2026
UK
Prince of Wales attends 125th anniversary of naval base’s submarine service
He later met with service families at a community centre in the neighbouring town of Helensburgh.
By
Ryan McDougall
5 Jun 2026
Politics
Swinney to chair meeting on evacuated former mining village
Around 100 homes in Coalsnaughton were evacuated on May 18 after an investigation into ground movement took place.
By
Ryan McDougall
5 Jun 2026
Politics
SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting
The party wants to find out if he broke the ministerial code for not revealing the meeting until a year and a half after it happened.
By
Ryan McDougall
3 Jun 2026
UK
World Cup star John McGinn features in 25ft mural on side of superfan’s home
A team of five painters have worked on the project and more than 60 brushes and 100 litres of paint have been used in Clydebank.
By
Ryan McDougall
29 May 2026
UK
Charity campaigner reaches key staging point in World Cup walk across US
Scotsman Craig Ferguson is walking from California to Boston to raise money for mental health.
By
Ryan McDougall
27 May 2026
UK
One in four children manipulated into online sexual interactions – study
The Childlight Global Child Safety Institute based at the University of Edinburgh said 38.6% of girls and 19% of boys are affected before turning 18.
By
Ryan McDougall
19 May 2026
UK
Hearts fans nervous but confident they can win title clash
If Hearts win the Scottish Premiership it will mark the first time for 66 years they have done so.
By
Ryan McDougall
16 May 2026
UK
Man, 19, charged after Celtic v Motherwell referee’s personal details leaked
The man was arrested for data protection offences.
By
Ryan McDougall
15 May 2026
Politics
Second IndyRef on agenda in upcoming meeting between First and Prime Ministers
While Downing Street remains against the idea of another referendum, the two are expected to discuss the issue next month.
By
Ryan McDougall
12 May 2026
UK
Brew-tiful: Cup of tea with friends is key to long life, says Margaret, aged 105
Margaret Blair received a special card from the King and Queen to mark her birthday.
By
Ryan McDougall
12 May 2026
Health
Student nurse, 21, says life changed in ‘blink of an eye’ after cancer diagnosis
Ayley Crawford was just 19 when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia.
By
Ryan McDougall
12 May 2026
Politics
Transgender MSP applies for visa renewal to ensure they can work in UK
Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan, elected last week, will apply for a graduate visa, and later a global talent visa.
By
Ryan McDougall
11 May 2026
Politics
UK’s largest warship sets sail for Nordic waters
HMS Prince of Wales is travelling to Norway for a series of training exercises.
By
Ryan McDougall
6 May 2026
Politics
Green vote would force Offord to pay ‘fair share’ towards public services
Ross Greer decried the Reform UK party as ‘toxic’.
By
Ryan McDougall
6 May 2026
UK
Football fan’s Scots-Brazilian snacks become culinary hit for World Cup
Jimmy Main’s Brazilian wife inspired him to bring food from the two cultures together to create a dish never seen before.
By
Ryan McDougall
5 May 2026
Politics
SNP in denial over growing mental health crisis, says Sarwar
Scottish Labour revealed there were more than 700,000 mental health related calls to NHS24 from 2021-2025.
By
Ryan McDougall
3 May 2026
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