Scotland

Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland

According to GUARD, the fort was constructed on high ground along the Antonine Wall, granting it an unobstructed view of the surrounding area, and intervisible with a much larger fort to the west.

The Boclair Road Roman Fortlet as it may once have been, March 25, 2026.
A woman waves a flag as demonstrators take part in a protest under the slogan 'Greenland is for Greenlanders' in front of the US Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2026.

Denmark refuses to consider its own two-state solution, yet preaches one for Israel - opinion

Protesters fly Iranian and Palestinian flags at a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 2025.

Pro-Scottish independence social media accounts go silent during Iran internet shutdown

PEOPLE WALK in the snow-covered Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower, as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a large part of the country, in Paris, France, January 5, 2026.

Freezing weather across Europe causes flight cancellations, rail network disuption


Glasgow's Yiddish-speaking cafe shuts down after alleging antisemitism from 'leftists'

The cafe said in a statement published on its website that members of its collective were suffering from “burnout” due to the stresses of “struggling under capitalism and kyriarchy."

 A cup of coffee (Illustrative)

A mythical mystery: Did these tourists really see the Loch Ness monster?

While touring the famous Loch Ness water in Scotland's Highlands, a stunned husband and wife Etienne and Elaine Camel snapped a photo of a "huge dark shape."

 Illustrative image of a supposed 'Nessie sighting' on Loch Ness.

King Charles anointed with Israeli oil consecrated in Jerusalem

The oil has been blessed by the Jerusalem-based leaders of both the Greek Orthodox Church and the Anglican Church.

 ST. EDWARD’S CROWN, which will be used to crown King Charles III during the coronation. Seen in 2013, it hadn’t been outside the Tower of London for six decades and was displayed to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s June 2, 1953, coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Archaeologists find Roman numerals on Scottish Stone of Destiny

This ancient stone dates back nearly 1,000 years.

Scotland's renowned "Stone of Destiny"

Humza Yousaf sworn in as Scotland's leader as bid for unity falters

Yousaf, the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, pledged an oath of allegiance to King Charles at Scotland's Court of Session in Edinburgh.

 Humza Yousaf speaks after being announced as the new Scottish National Party leader in Edinburgh, Britain March 27, 2023.

Fabric discovered in Scottish Highlands bog may be the oldest traditional tartan ever

The 55 cm by 43 cm (about 22 inches by 17 inches) Scottish artifact is slated to go on display at the Scottish V&A Dundee museum’s Tartan exhibition on April 1.

THE EILEAN DONAN Castle in western Scotland

Research vessel tips over in Scotland, 35 people injured

23 people were treated at a hospital and 12 were treated at the scene at Imperial Dock, Leith.

View of the research vessel Petrel after it tipped on its side in a dry dock in Leith, near Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, March 22, 2023.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to stand down with no clear successor

After nearly 10 years at the forefront of Scottish politics, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's time is coming to a bumpy end.

  First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon reacts as she answers questions on Scottish Government issues, during a news conference at St Andrews House, in Edinburgh, Britain February 6, 2023.

British lawmaker's email account hacked by Russian group

The lawmaker urged the public to stay vigilant after being targeted with a fake mail, purportedly sent by a staff member.

 A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.

This young American couple had Scotland’s first-ever queer Jewish wedding

When they began wedding planning, a Jewish wedding wasn’t on the table, as neither even knew yet that they would convert.

 A WEDDING canopy is seen against the backdrop scenery of the Mediterranean Sea.