Scotland

Scottish counterterrorism police investigating apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested following a sequence of threats, robbery, and vandalism. Three of the five victims required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police officers stand guard, ahead of expected arrival of US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025.
A voter casts their ballot at a polling station during early voting for the mayoral election in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., October 25, 2025.

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

The crannog at Loch Bhorgastail, Scotland, May 8, 2026.

Wooden platform older than Stonehenge found hidden beneath man-made island in Scotland

The Boclair Road Roman Fortlet as it may once have been, March 25, 2026.

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


Archeological discovery strengthens Scottish-Islamic identity

The glass is the first archeological find of its kind and it is believed that the original vessel it was part of would have been made in Syria, Iraq or Egypt in the 12th or 13th century.

The largest known cylindrical piece with a flaring top made in enamelled and gilded glass from the Mamluk era in Egypt or Syria (1250-1517). Currently  in Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, São Sebastião da Pedreira, Lisbon, Portugal.

Scottish police make three arrests over protests following queen's death

Two people were arrested and charged with breaching the peace, a third person arrested has not been charged yet.

 Pallbearers carry the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth as the hearse arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022.

King Charles to join procession of queen's coffin in Scotland

The new monarch will also join senior royals for a vigil at St. Giles' Cathedral where the coffin will lie at rest before being flown to London on Tuesday.

 Britain's King Charles leaves the Buckingham Palace, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain September 11, 2022.

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh as mourners line streets

The death of the 96-year-old has provoked tears, sadness and warm tributes, not just from the queen's own close family and many in Britain, but also from around the globe.

 People line the street as the hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth passes through the village of Ballater, near Balmoral, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022.

'God save the queen': Londoners and tourists wish monarch well

"We have had her for 70 years so we need to digest the whole thing because it suddenly happened," said London resident Sharon Grove outside of Buckingham Palace.

 Britain's Queen Elizabeth attends the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, Britain November 8, 2020.

Neolithic culinary traditions of ancient Brits uncovered -study

Analysis of ancient and incredibly well-preserved pottery found that those visiting the crannogs used smaller pots to cook cereals with milk and larger pots for meat-based dishes.

 The Crannog Centre is reflected in Loch Tay in Perthshire, Scotland, Britain

Scottish auction house selling replica Nazi memorabilia

Nazi memorabilia offered at auctions have drawn disdain from antisemitism watchdogs in the past.

 A Nazi Swastika flag captured and signed by members of a black segregated U.S. Army unit in World War II is displayed amid the collection of Elizabeth Meaders, New York, February 2, 2022.

How can redhead be born to two dark-haired parents?

If two parents have any redhead genes, they can have a redhead child even if they both have dark hair.

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Scottish fossil of flying reptile leaves scientists 'gobsmacked'

Scottish scientists discovered the skeleton of a pterosaur that showed that these remarkable flying reptiles got big tens of millions of years earlier than previously known.

 Scottish fossil of flying reptile leaves scientists 'gobsmacked'

Meta removes fake Iranian accounts targeting Instagram users in Scotland

A network used fake accounts to pose as locals in England and Scotland, posting photos and memes about current events and criticism of the United Kingdom's government.

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