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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjacent islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. In 2022, the country's population was about 5.4 million. It's capital city is Edinburgh, whilst Glasgow is the largest city and the most populous of the cities of Scotland. To the south-east, Scotland has its only land border, which is 96 miles (154 km) long and shared with England; the country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the north-east and east, and the Irish Sea to the south. The legislature, the Scottish Parliament, elects 129 MSPs to represent 73 constituencies across the country. The Scottish Government is the executive arm of the devolved government, headed by the first minister who chairs the cabinet and responsible for government policy and international engagement.

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Donald Trump opens new golf course Donald Trump officially opens a second golf course at his Menie Estate property in Aberdeenshire on the final day of his visit to Scotland. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:24Published 23 hours ago

Trump and Starmer discuss 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine Trump and Starmer discuss 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump on Monday at the American leader's golf resort.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published 2 days ago

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer arrive at Scotland US President Donald Trump arrives with Sir Keir Starmer at a golf course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:52Published 2 days ago

‘DEATH to Trump…’: Man SCREAMS ‘Bomb the Plane’ Mid-Air, Arrested After Scuffle in Scotland \| VIDEO Mid-air panic struck an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow when a man screamed, “I’m going to bomb the plane,” triggering alarm among passengers. He was also heard yelling, “Death to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 2 days ago

Starmer arrives for Trump talks on trade and Gaza Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at Turnberry for talks with US President Donald Trump on Gaza and trade. The two will hold a meeting at Trump's golf resort in South Ayrshire on the third.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 2 days ago

Conservatives call for a ‘real’ deal over Gaza ceasefire Deputy Chairman for the Conservative Party Matt Vickers urges the government to secure a “real deal” as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to visit US President Donald Trump during his visit to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 2 days ago

Starmer to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:40Published 2 days ago

British Trump Backers Warn Trump Not to “Trust Starmer”—UK PM Under Fire Ahead of Scotland Meeting As US President Donald Trump prepares for a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on July 28, a small but vocal group of British Trump supporters showed up at Turnberry Golf Course.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 2 days ago

Trump Slaps EU With 15% Tariff Deal — “Better? No.” \| Ursula Forced to Smile, U.S Refuses Any Relief U.S President Trump refused to lower tariffs for the European Union, finalizing a major trade deal that locks in a flat 15% duty on most EU imports. When asked if he could offer a “better” rate,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:37Published 2 days ago

Trump Tries to Shift Focus With EU Deal — Melts Down When Asked About Epstein Files in Scotland U.S President Donald Trump revealed what he called a “massive” new trade deal with the European Union — but the spotlight quickly shifted when a reporter asked about his long-rumored ties to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:36Published 2 days ago

Trump Explodes Ursula Over Climate, Border, Tariff \|EU Chief Seen 'Uncomfortable' in Brutal Showdown U.S President Donald Trump publicly humiliated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a high-stakes trade announcement in Scotland. From mocking wind power — “Windmills are a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:14Published 2 days ago

Trump tees off at Turnberry during UK visit President Donald Trump has been spotted playing a round of golf at his Turnberry course in Scotland, as part of a four-day visit to the UK. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 3 days ago

Thailand-Cambodia War Breaking: Thai PM CHOOSE Malaysia Over US For Mediation \|4th Day Of BLOODY War Clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have entered their fourth day, despite U.S. President Trump’s warnings to halt the conflict. Over 30 people, including civilians, have been killed as fighting.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published 3 days ago

Thailand-Cambodia War Breaking: Trump Issues Ultimatum To Thailand & Cambodia \| Warns ‘NO TRADE' Thailand-Cambodia War Breaking: During a visit to Scotland, Donald Trump revealed he had spoken with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia, urging an immediate ceasefire amid rising border tensions... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 4 days ago

Trumps tees off in Scotland amid nationwide protests Trumps tees off in Scotland amid nationwide protests Protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American. READ MORE.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:56Published 4 days ago

Protests erupt as Trump visits Scotland Demonstrations have broken out across Scotland as US President Donald Trump begins his private five-day visit. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Edinburgh to voice opposition to his presence in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 4 days ago

Trump seen golfing at start of five day visit to Scotland A major security operation surrounded US President Donald Trump as he played golf at the start of a five day long private visit to Scotland. The president headed to his Trump Turnberry resort – which.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published 4 days ago

Trump PUSHES New Nuclear Deal With Russia As Landmark Arms Treaty Nears End \| Kremlin Responds In a dramatic twist to global nuclear politics, U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled renewed interest in resuming talks with Russia to extend the landmark New START treaty, set to expire in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 4 days ago

'DON’T TALK ABOUT ME!..’ Trump EXPLODES Over Epstein Scandal \|Drops BOMBSHELL Names Of Epstein Files In a fiery and wide-ranging press conference from Prestwick, Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump touched on everything from UK trade deals and EU negotiations to the Gaza crisis, Epstein allegations,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:09Published 4 days ago

Ursula von der Leyen to meet Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss trade Ursula von der Leyen to meet Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss trade EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday in Scotland.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:51Published 5 days ago

Mixed views in Scotland ahead of Trump visit Security preparations are underway as Donald Trump is set to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a five-day private visit. The former US president will land at Prestwick before heading to his Turnberry.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 5 days ago

Swinney: I’ll use Trump visit to raise Gaza concerns Scotland’s First Minister says he welcomes Donald Trump’s investment but will use the former president’s visit to raise serious international issues. John Swinney said the suffering in Gaza must.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 5 days ago

Shipwreck of historic 18th-century warship uncovered on remote Scottish island Shipwreck of historic 18th-century warship uncovered on remote Scottish island With the help of archaeologists, the wreck was identified as the Earl of Chatham, which served in Canada during the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:09Published 6 days ago

Queen Camilla hosts reception for nurses in Scotland Queen Camilla hosted a reception for the Queen's Nursing Institute of Scotland at the Palace of Holyrood House on Wednesday. The reception was one of several engagements undertaken by Her Majesty as.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:03Published on July 2, 2025

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Ice hockey club retire shirt number of teenage star who died in Ibiza The teammates of a Scottish ice hockey player who died in a suspected fall from a hotel balcony in Ibiza are opting to retire his shirt number for the upcoming season out of "respect" for the teenager. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Police chief in charge of Trump visit says it would be 'inappropriate' to ignore previous assassination attempt The police chief in charge of Donald Trump's visit to Scotland has told Sky News it would be "inappropriate" to ignore the attempted assassination of the US president when planning security. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
'Hugely talented' ice hockey player dies in suspected fall from Ibiza hotel balcony A "hugely talented" Scottish ice hockey player has died in a suspected fall from a hotel balcony while on holiday in Ibiza. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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Trump to 'refine trade deal' with UK Donald Trump has said he will "refine the trade deal" with the UK during his private trip to Scotland later this month. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Scotland and Wales record their hottest days of the year as UK-wide heatwave peaks Scotland and Wales have recorded their hottest day of the year so far, as the third heatwave of the summer has hit its peak. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Welsh independence will unleash 'full potential' as nationalists serious contenders to form next government Wales should "learn" from the SNP's successes in Scotland, according to the man who could well be the next first minister of Wales. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2025	Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for parts of England and Scotland A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of the UK. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2025
Human leg found on Scottish beach linked to body in Northern Ireland A leg found on a beach in South Ayrshire is understood to be part of a body found on the Northern Ireland coast in May. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2025	'Miracle' baby hare delivered using penknife in dramatic roadside birth A baby hare has survived against the odds after being delivered in an emergency roadside Caesarean on a roadside in Scotland. Sky News - Published on June 30, 2025
Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2025	Scottish government apologises for 'cultural genocide' of gypsy travellers Scotland's First Minister has formally apologised to the gypsy traveller community for the decades of trauma they suffered during the so-called "tinker experiment". Sky News - Published on June 25, 2025
'Rare offering': Entire Scottish island with ruined castle goes on sale An entire Scottish island, complete with a ruined castle and several holiday homes, has gone on sale for £5.5m. Sky News - Published on June 24, 2025	Scotland's first minister defends new guidance on tackling pupil behaviour Scotland's first minister has defended guidance issued to schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from pupils amid criticism a stricter approach is required to "restore.. Sky News - Published on June 19, 2025
Man dies and girl in hospital after fire A man has died and an eight-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after a fire at a four-storey building in Scotland. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2025	Liam Gallagher hits out at council after Oasis fans branded 'rowdy' Liam Gallagher has criticised a Scottish council for suggesting Oasis fans were "drunk, middle-aged and fat". Sky News - Published on June 15, 2025
UK-India education ties: University of Aberdeen gets green signal for Indian expansion; first Scottish campus by 2026 The University of Aberdeen has secured approval to establish a branch campus in Mumbai, India, marking a significant step in UK-India educational collaboration. Scheduled to open by 2026, the campus.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2025	Gonorrhoea vaccine programme to launch after rise in diagnoses A new vaccine programme will be launched in Scotland to help curb cases of gonorrhoea following a rise in diagnoses post-pandemic. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2025
Chancellor pledges 'largest settlement since devolution' for Scotland The chancellor has pledged the "largest settlement in real terms since devolution" for Scotland as part of the UK government's spending review. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2025	Powerful new supercomputer to be built in Scotland in government U-turn A powerful new supercomputer will be built in Edinburgh after all, the chancellor has announced. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2025
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'No intelligence to suggest' double shooting in Spain is linked to gang feud Police have said there is "no intelligence to suggest" a double shooting in Spain is linked to recent criminal attacks in Scotland. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2025	Will Scotland ride the 'Farage tsunami' like England has? Nigel Farage has a track record of noisy, messy campaign visits to Scotland. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2025
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Scottish government scraps plan for new national park Plans to create Scotland's third national park in Galloway and Ayrshire have been scrapped, the Scottish government has announced. Sky News - Published on May 29, 2025	Kneecap 'removed' from performing at festival amid police 'safety concerns' Kneecap say they have been "removed" from playing at a music festival in Scotland this July. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2025
Search for teenager missing for three weeks - as mum says 'I just want answers' The heartbroken mother of a Scottish teenager who vanished three weeks ago has told Sky News she fears he could have been "picked up in a car". Sky News - Published on May 28, 2025	Union warns summer holiday strike action looms at airports Strike action during the summer holidays is looming over Scotland's two largest airports amid a row over pay, a union has warned. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2025
Rally co-driver dies and driver seriously injured in crash during race A rally co-driver has died and a driver has been seriously injured after their car crashed during a race in Scotland. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2025	Humza Yousaf hits out at Starmer's 'dog whistle' stance on immigration Former Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf has attacked Sir Keir Starmer for his "dog whistle" stance on immigration after the prime minister said the UK risked becoming an "island of strangers". Sky News - Published on May 17, 2025
Political parties banned from taking part in Pride event Political parties have been banned from taking part in a Pride event in Scotland following the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the legal definition of a woman. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2025	Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland pass first stage Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland pass have passed the first stage after MSPs voted in favour of the bill. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2025
Three Belgian soldiers injured in 'shooting incident' during training exercise in Scotland Three Belgian soldiers have been injured in a "shooting incident" during a training exercise in Scotland. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2025	Spud in 'Trainspotting' 'Memba Him?! Scottish actor Ewen Bremner was in his mid-20s when he was cast to play Spud -- the bed-soiling heroine addict who lives off unemployment benefits -- in the 1996 drug drama "Trainspotting." Bremner hit.. TMZ.com - Published on May 13, 2025
Syrian man who fled UK after raping 15-year-old girl near Scotland's national football stadium is jailed A Syrian man who fled Scotland after raping a 15-year-old girl has been jailed for eight years. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2025	Scottish FA banning transgender women from playing in women's football Scottish football is introducing a ban on transgender women playing in women's football, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2025
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