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Six Nations: Scotland 25-13 England

BBC SCOTLAND REPORT: Scotland scored three tries to earn a thrilling first victory over England since 2008 and open up the Six Nations title race at an exultant Murrayfield. Centre Huw Jones scored two tries – Scotland’s first against England at home in 14 years – and Sean Maitland grabbed another as the hosts led 22-6. Owen Farrell landed two penalties, and his converted try on the resumption brought England to within nine points. But Finn Russell’s penalty after a Sam Underhill shoulder charge sealed it. Underhill was yellow-carded for…

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Adam Smith

Adam Smith FRSA (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish economist, philosopher and author as well as a moral philosopher, a pioneer of political economy and a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment era. Smith is best known for two classic works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Smith studied social philosophy…

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Online Safety Resource Guide

Online Safety Resource Guide by http://www.reviewlab.com/online-safety-guide/ Lots of Useful Links To: General Online Safety Resources Online Shopping Safety Resources Online Identity Theft Protection Resources Anti-Phishing Resources Anti-Spyware Resources Anti-Ransomware Resources CLICK HERE TO READ THE GUIDE Despite the ever-present threat of cyber crime, many people assume it won’t happen to them. But that’s not always the case. With your credit card information, bank account number, passwords and emails all stored somewhere on your computer or on the cloud, you can’t afford to take chances. That’s why we put together this…

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Six Nations: Scotland 32-26 France

2018 Six Nations Scotland (14) 32 Tries: Maitland, Jones Cons: Laidlaw 2 Pens: Laidlaw 6 France (20) 26 Tries: Thomas 2 Cons: Machenaud 2 Pens: Machenaud 2, Serin 2 BBC Scotland Report: Scotland put defeat by Wales behind them to overcome France at Murrayfield and revive their Six Nations campaign. The first of two Teddy Thomas tries put France into an early 10-0 lead before Sean Maitland crossed for Scotland. Thomas gathered a lucky bounce to score again but the hosts replied via Huw Jones’ try, only for Maxime Machenaud’s…

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St Andrews to host 150th Open in 2021

St Andrews will host the 150th Open Championship in 2021, organisers have announced. It will be the 30th time the Scottish course has staged the tournament, extending its own record. It was last held at St Andrews in 2015, when American Zach Johnson won his second major title in a play-off. “The Open holds a very special place in the hearts of golf and sports fans around the world,” said Royal and Ancient Golf Club head Martin Slumbers. This year’s Open will be held at Carnoustie, in Scotland, followed by…

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Scot Gov News: ‘Single Market essential for Scotland’

Jobs and living standards must come first. (Scot Gov News Article) New economic impact analysis by the Scottish Government confirms that in the event of Brexit taking place, the best way to protect the economy would be to remain in the Single Market and the Customs Union. A failure to remain in the Single Market or to secure a free trade agreement would see Scotland’s GDP around £12.7 billion lower by 2030 than it would be under continued EU membership. This would mean a loss equivalent to £2,300 per year…

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Edinburgh Secure European Challenge Cup quarter-final

European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh 34-33 Stade Francais Edinburgh secured a home European Challenge Cup quarter-final after an enthralling see-saw victory over Stade Francais at Murrayfield. The capital side led 12-6 at half-time via four Sam Hidalgo-Clyne penalties. Jules Plisson’s third penalty and tries from Sekou Macalou and Waisea Vuidarvuwalu – either side of Hamish Watson’s score – put Stade 26-19 up. But Jaco van der Walt’s try and penalty regained the lead, Craig Burden replied before Junior Rasolea’s late try. Blair Kinghorn landed what proved the winning conversion with two…

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Scot Gov: Current Trade Bill unacceptable

Scottish Government can’t recommend consent (Article via www.gov.scot) The Scottish Government cannot recommend that the Scottish Parliament gives legislative consent to the UK Government Trade Bill as currently drafted. The UK Government has recognised the role of the Scottish Government in implementing trade deals and the Trade Bill confers powers on Scottish Ministers to do so. But the bill imposes unacceptable constraints on the way that these powers can be used. In a letter from Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Keith Brown to Minister of State for…

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Scot Gov: Scotland’s Budget

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy (Article via www.gov.scot 14/12/17) The 2018-19 Draft Budget will protect the NHS and public services, support low earners and unlock Scotland’s economic potential, according to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. Setting out plans to invest an additional £400 million in Scotland’s health service, protect public services, lift the public sector pay cap and provide a package of investment in growing the economy and supporting small businesses, Mr Mackay said the budget would “invest in our public services and support business to…

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How safe are you online?

TIPS: 1. Watch your back Whenever you’re about to post something online, pause and just imagine someone in authority, someone you respect, reading that post or looking at that photo. If that feels uncomfortable, don’t do it. 2. Got a nickname? Think about using a nickname instead of your real name if you’re signing up to a microblogging site like Twitter. Consider setting up a separate, personal email account to use with social media sites, rather than using your work, or even your main personal email. Remember, only connect to…

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