ARTICLES RELATING TO SCOTLAND

4 die in avalanche

2013-01-20 08:45

An avalanche in the Scottish Highlands has killed four climbers and seriously injured one, while a sixth survived.

Secret Lockerbie files published

2012-03-25 16:43

Scottish newspaper publishes previously undisclosed files in 1988 Lockerbie bombing.

UK mulls Scottish independence vote

2012-01-09 14:32

The British government is discussing proposals to give the Scottish government the legal powers to hold a referendum on independence, which could happen within the next 18 months.

Libya to co-operate in Lockerbie case

2011-09-28 23:08

Libya's new authorities are ready to co-operate if they are asked to provide people for questioning over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.

Scotland checks on Lockerbie bomber

2011-08-29 15:42

Scotland's government says the Lockerbie bomber remains at home in Libya and is dying from prostate cancer.

Plane flies through ash 'red zone'

2011-05-24 13:10

An Irish budget airline flew a plane through Scottish airspace regulators say has "high ash concentration" in a bid to show there was no danger from a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

Snow causes European travel chaos

2010-12-09 15:45

Snowfall, ice and freezing temperatures have forced many travellers to camp out overnight at Paris and Frankfurt airports, while Scotland has called in the army to clear snow.

Snow traps Scottish drivers

2010-12-07 08:17

Hundreds of motorists in Scotland have been stranded following a freezing night spent in their cars on the country's snowbound roads.

UK warns Libya over Megrahi fete

2010-08-20 07:41

Britain has warned Libya that any celebrations to mark the one-year anniversary of the Lockerbie bomber’s release would be “tasteless, offensive and deeply insensitive”.

Lockerbie families raise new questions

2010-08-16 09:12

New questions are being raised over Scotland’s decision to release the Libyan man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie jetliner bombing.

Scots defend bomber's doctor

2010-08-11 16:14

Scottish authorities have defended the doctor who said the Lockerbie bomber had three months to live, after US senators asked them to release the Libyan’s records.

Scotland: No Lockerbie conspiracy

2010-07-21 16:01

Scotland's top politician says there is no conspiracy in his country's decision to release the Lockerbie bomber, following US anger over BP's influence on the process.

Tearful Connery reminisces

2010-06-21 21:14

Scottish actor Sean Connery has celebrated one of his favourite roles as a renegade ex-British army trooper at a gala performance of the movie The Man Who Would be King.

8 hurt as train derails in Scotland

2010-06-07 12:21

A train has derailed and caught fire in a remote corner of Scotland, injuring eight people. Passengers say they saw “balls of flame” as the train’s lead carriage veered off the line.

'Oldest' single malt released

2010-03-11 22:16

A Scottish whisky firm has unveiled bottles of what it claims is the oldest single malt whisky in the world.

MacDonald to debut for Scots

2009-11-24 18:55

Alan MacDonald is set to make his Scotland debut against Argentina, with three changes to the team that beat Australia.

In Conversation: Susan Boyle

2009-11-17 14:54

40-something Scottish songbird chats about fame, faith, her debut album, her cat, covering Madonna and so much more.

Interview: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

2009-11-16 12:13

Tenor titan Albert Mazibuko, from SA's Grammy winning a cappella legends chats about their legacy, their UK tour, and more.

Wallabies' spirits lifted

2009-11-09 13:37

Australia's win over England will boost confidence ahead of their clash with Ireland - the toughest leg of their grand slam bid.

English depth impresses Elsom

2009-11-07 06:51

Australia captain Rocky Elsom says suggestions the Wallabies will have things all their own way against England are wide of the mark.

No joy for De Villiers

2009-11-04 11:37

Giniel de Villiers and former F1 driver David Coulthard have been knocked out in the first round of the ROC Nations Cup in Beijing.

All Blacks sweep Wallabies

2009-10-31 12:54

The All Blacks ran out winners over the Wallabies to complete the four-game Bledisloe Cup series with four straight wins in Tokyo.

Libya denies bomber in ICU

2009-09-03 09:39

Libya has denied reports that the only man convicted in the 1998 Lockerbie bombing was taken to intensive care after his illness from terminal prostate cancer worsened.

Al-Megrahi 'in a bad way'

2009-09-02 16:02

The terminally-ill Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, as been moved to the emergency room of a Tripoli hospital.

'Pressure put on Scotland'

2009-09-02 08:12

In the years leading up to Scotland's release of the Lockerbie bomber, Britain repeatedly stressed the importance of growing UK-Libyan ties, according to confidential documents.

 

Snake on a plane - airport gets surprise

2012-10-26 22:25

Scottish airport staff got a slithery surprise when they stumbled upon a Mexican serpent stowaway under a seat.

'Fireball' sparks concern in UK

2012-03-04 14:28

A meteor spotted over northern England and Scotland has sparked a flood of worried calls to authorities about a possible aeroplane in distress.

Enhance your calm with Buddifhy app

2011-11-14 22:31

An entrepreneur has launched a new web application for iPhone and Android smartphones intended to help people on-the-go learn to cope better with some of the struggles of city life.

Libya asked to help in Lockerbie probe

2011-09-26 20:19

Prosecutors in Scotland have formally asked Libya's new government to help them with the investigation into the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, officials say.

Megrahi 'lost' in Libya chaos

2011-08-26 09:04

Scottish officials say they are trying to get in touch with Libyan rebel leaders as part of efforts to resume contact with the Lockerbie bomber lost in the "dust of battle".

250+ flights grounded over volcanic ash

2011-05-24 11:10

European air traffic controllers have said that more than 250 flights have been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud covered Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Scottish drivers told to stay home

2010-12-07 14:06

Motorists in Scotland have been told to stay at home after hundreds of drivers became stranded overnight in snow and freezing temperatures.

Lockerbie: US group in Scotland

2010-09-16 15:42

Representatives of a US senate committee are set to hold talks with justice officials from the Scottish government about the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

Megrahi's survival fuels anger

2010-08-19 09:22

A year after Scotland’s release of the terminally ill Lockerbie bomber caused an uproar, Abdel Baset al-Megrahi is still stirring outrage simply by surviving.

Remotest Scottish pub for sale

2010-08-13 07:50

Drinkers uninterested in designated drivers should consider the new offering on Scotland's real estate market - the Old Forge.

US preferred Megrahi free

2010-07-25 22:11

The US told Scotland it was "far preferable" to free the Lockerbie bomber than have him transferred to a Libyan jail, leaked documents show.

Vomiting bug hits Scottish hotel

2010-07-20 13:49

Staff and guests at a Scottish hotel have been treated for nausea and vomiting caused by a stomach bug, says the National Health Service.

Tearful Connery reminisces

2010-06-21 21:14

Scottish actor Sean Connery has celebrated one of his favourite roles as a renegade ex-British army trooper at a gala performance of the movie The Man Who Would be King.

Cop believed in Loch Ness monster

2010-04-27 17:22

A top police officer believed that the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland existed "beyond doubt", a file released from archives has shown.

Scotland to vote on self-rule

2009-11-30 18:43

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has unveiled plans for a referendum he says will be a "historic" chance to vote for independence from the United Kingdom.

Time to embrace technology

2009-11-19 20:42

Thierry Henry's handball has triggered fresh calls for refs to be given more help from either video technology or extra officials.

Interview: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

2009-11-16 12:13

Tenor titan Albert Mazibuko, from SA's Grammy winning a cappella legends chats about their legacy, their UK tour, and more.

Japan aim to break away bogey

2009-11-13 21:38

Japan will go into the match against Bafana Bafana oozing confidence after scoring 13 times in three games and not conceding.

Tindill reaches new milestone

2009-11-09 08:24

Eric Tindill added a new record to an unparalleled list of achievements when he became the world's longest-living Test cricketer.

Mortlock out of Wallaby tour

2009-11-06 11:42

Former captain Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of Australia's tour of Britain and Ireland after aggravating his calf muscle.

Deans rejects Wallaby discord

2009-11-03 13:21

Robbie Deans has rejected talk of divisions in the Australia squad, insisting the Wallabies are united ahead of their Grand Slam tour.

Gaddafi meets Lockerbie family

2009-09-26 07:19

A woman whose brother died in the Lockerbie bombing has met with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, whose country has been blamed for the attack.

Al-Megrahi moved to ICU

2009-09-02 17:48

The convicted Lockerbie bomber, released from a Scottish jail last month on compassionate grounds, has been admitted to a Tripoli hospital's ICU, a Libyan official says.

Brown denies double-dealing

2009-09-02 15:53

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has denied any "double-dealing" over the Lockerbie bomber, insisting his release had been entirely a matter for the Scottish government.

Shaw explains bomber's release

2009-09-01 18:01

Britain's Jack Straw says London doesn't believe it was necessary to risk damaging its relations with Libya by excluding the Lockerbie bomber from a prison transfer agreement.

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