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Anti-UKIP protests cause Farage to flee
The leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage faced a swarm of protesters yesterday as he left a pub in Edinburgh. Demonstrators protesting outside the Canon’s Gait pub, where Mr Farage was holding a press conference, chanted “UKIP scum, off our [Read More]
Whiskey Ahoy: visit Glenlivet for an unforgettable getaway
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, a bracing activity holiday or just to soak up some history while experiencing spectacular scenery, Scotland is hard to beat as a getaway destination. Maybe you’re looking for historic castles and stunning vistas, in [Read More]
British Cardinal admits sexual conduct “has fallen below the standards expected”
Cardinal Keith O’Brien has admitted sexual misconduct throughout his career in the Roman Catholic Church after he was forced to resign by Pope Benedict XVI last week. The 74-year-old cardinal has admitted that there have been times he was involved in inappropriate [Read More]
Aberdeen Asset Management sponsor The Great Scot Awards 2012
The Great Scot Awards, which honour Scottish achievements in the fields of entertainment, arts, sport, fashion and accomplishments in charity work, have announced a new sponsor for this year’s award ceremony, Aberdeen Asset Management. Martin Gilbert, chief executive of [Read More]
Gatland appointed Lions head coach
Six Nations winning coach Warren Gatland appointed British and Irish Lions head coach for 2013 tour. [Read More]
Letter is latest step in Scottish Catholic Church’s campaign against gay marriage
A letter was read out in all 500 Scottish Catholic parishes today, criticising the Scottish government’s attempt to legalise gay marriage and declaring the 26th of August “National Marriage Sunday”. The letter urged parish members to act against all efforts to [Read More]
Fatal Legionnaires’ outbreak in Edinburgh
The Legionnaires’ outbreak in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, has taken a serious turn following the death of a man who had contracted the disease. The man, who was in his 50s and had other underlying health problems, died on Tuesday at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary. At [Read More]
Scottish Party launches its independence campaign
Scotland will launch the “yes” campaign in Edinburgh today as they try to gain independence from the UK. The group is calling on the public to support their campaign with the message: put Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands. The Scottish National Party (SNP) is [Read More]
Number of UK born University applicants slumps by 8%
The number of UK born applicants to start university this September has slumped by almost 8% in light of the fee rises. The figures released by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) show that 283,680 people from the UK have submitted their applications to the [Read More]
Euro 2012 qualifying: Republic of Ireland edge play-off spot, Spain crush Scottish hopes
Republic of Ireland 2 – 1 Armenia The play-offs loom once more for the Republic of Ireland after Richard Dunne’s goal settled the battle for second spot in Group B in a fiercely fought and eventful game that saw both sides finish with 10 men. But the Republic go [Read More]
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