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Royals carry out engagements amid Diana revelations in Earl Spencer’s book

William and Kate visited Scotland’s Isle of Bute while the King discussed AI with leading companies.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

In 1900, 3 lighthouse keepers vanished from Scotland's distant Flannan Isles. 126 years later, no definitive account explains exactly what happened to the men

In December 1900, lighthouse keepers James Ducat, Thomas Marshall and Donald McArthur disappeared from the Flannan Isles Lighthouse on Eilean Mòr in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Their absence was discovered on December 26 when the tender Hesperus reached the island after an earlier attempt had been delayed by poor weather. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

DIVIDED KINGDOM? Why Scotland, Wales and Ireland want to 'leave' the UK

Is the United Kingdom going to become divided? For perhaps the first time in their history, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are led by parties and politicians who want to change their nations’ relationship with the UK, a sort of Brexit, if you will, except this was never how Brexit…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Irish president Catherine Connolly addresses Scottish independence

The Irish president has revealed that she spoke with First Minister John Swinney about the 'importance of self-determination' during their…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Irish president discussed ‘importance of self-determination’ with Swinney

Catherine Connolly also said it is ‘for the people of Scotland to determine their future’.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Irish president says private meeting with King was ‘very interesting’

Catherine Connolly met Charles at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire as part of her four-day official visit to Scotland.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Irish president Catherine Connolly awarded 'top honour' during Scotland visit

The Irish president has been awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh's 'highest honour' during her visit to Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to answer 'basic independence question'

Scottish Labour’s two leadership contenders must answer the 'basic question' of how Scotland can democratically leave the United…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Schools in six council areas risk closure as union ballots staff

SCHOOLS in six council areas in Scotland are at risk of closure as a union ballots for strike action over changing conditions ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Unionists fume over John Swinney's 'North of Ireland' comment

Unionists have been left fuming after John Swinney used pro-Irish unification language following a meeting with the Irish president

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17