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June 6 (2022) Nicola Sturgeon’s speech launching the case for independence

Today, we publish the first in a series of papers – “Building a New Scotland” – that will make afresh the case for Scotland becoming an independent country. An independent country better able to chart our own course here at home and – as the outward looking nation we have always been – play our part in building a stronger, safer, better world. Today, Scotland – like countries across the world – faces significant challenges. But we also have huge advantages and immense potential. The refreshed case for independence is…

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Bruce Springsteen in Concert

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the UK next May 2023 with a string of stadium shows across the country Bruce Springsteen has released 20 studio albums in his career spanning over six decades and has become one of the world’s best-selling music artists. He’s been awarded 20 Grammys, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award, in addition to being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His live tours have consistently…

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Glasgow chosen to host World Indoor Champs in 2024

From Scottish Athletics: Glasgow will be perfect stage for World Indoor Champs in 2024… World Athletics has announced that Glasgow will host the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships following a successful bid process. The Emirates Arena will stage the biggest Indoor athletics championships in the world, five years on from holding the hugely successful European Athletics Indoor Championships in 2019.

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Scotland’s UNESCO Trail: The Wonders Within

From Visit Scotland: ‘Have you heard about Scotland’s UNESCO Trail? In this video we’ll introduce you to the UNESCO Trail, a world-first initiative to link one country’s UNESCO sites together. This amazing new trail connects 13 of Scotland’s UNESCO designations, linking together the natural and cultural heritage of Scotland. The UNESCO designations on the trail include 2 Biospheres, 3 Creative Cities, 2 Global Geoparks and 6 World Heritage Sites.’

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Scotland’s Hannah Miley announces end of competition career

BBC Scotland Report: ‘Hannah Miley: Scottish swimmer announces retirement, aged 32’ Hannah Miley is ready to give other parts of her life priority after choosing to retire from swimming. The 32-year-old former world, European and Commonwealth champion appeared at three Olympic Games. Miley opted for 1 December as the date of her announcement, marking 17 years to the day of her first Commonwealth Youth Games podium appearance.

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Scotland win men and women’s titles at 2021 Euro Curling Champs

Scotland have won an historic gold medal double at the 2021 European Curling Championships BBC Scotland Report: Scotland’s men and women won gold at the European Curling Championships, beating Sweden in both finals. Bruce Mouat’s rink beat the defending champions 8-5, following Eve Muirhead’s 7-4 success in Lillehammer, Norway. It was a third gold medal for Muirhead, 31, in her eighth European final, following triumphs in 2011 and 2017.

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Scotland Win against Israel and Faroes in World Cup Qualifiers

Scotland are close to securing a world cup play off place after defeating Israel and The Faroe Islands respectively. The mens national team are second in their group and avoiding defeat next month against Moldova should secure A world Cup play off spot. BBC REPORTS: Scotland 3-2 Israel https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58771034 Faroe Islands 0-1 Scotland https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58793557 ASSOCIATED LINKS Scottish National Team Website https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scotland/fixtures-results/ Scottish National Team on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scotlandnationalteam Scottish National Team on Twitter https://twitter.com/ScotlandNT Scottish National Team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scotlandnationalteam/ Scotland National Team You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaS5aZjlJPJCzNwjEc3waw BBC SPORT SCOTLAND: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/scotland…

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