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Scotland 2-2 Finland (mens national team)

Scotlands’ Mens National Team have drawn with Finland in the final warm up match before heading to the European Championships in Germany. BBC Scotland Report: ‘Scotland head off to the Euros in disappointing fashion after spurning a two-goal lead to draw with Finland at Hampden. An ugly own goal from Arttu Hoskonen lifted sprits following a subdued start, before Lawrence Shankland nodded home to ramp up the celebrations. The Tartan Army party was put on hold when Benjamin Kallman pulled one back, before an 85th-minute penalty – awarded by the…

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Celtic win SPFL Title for 2023/24

Celtic have been crowned The SPFL Champions for 2023/24 with a 54th Title. SPFL REPORT: ‘Celtic lift cinch Premiership title on Trophy Day The champions defeated St Mirren 3-2 at home Celtic celebrated getting their hands on the cinch Premiership trophy with a 3-2 home win over St. Mirren. Mark O’Hara scored a double for the visitors with Matt O’Riley, Kyogo Furuhashi and Luis Palma on target for Brendan Rodgers’ men. The match also signalled Joe Hart’s final Celtic Park appearance and the former England international was given a standing…

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New Scottish Govt Cabinet

New First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has selected his first Cabinet of Ministers. (Following Article from gov.scot website) ‘Cabinet to drive progress on key challenges for Scotland. First Minister John Swinney has announced a new Scottish Cabinet to help drive real and urgent progress in eradicating child poverty, driving economic growth, and tackling the climate emergency. ‘ The Cabinet of eleven, with a majority of women, is as follows: Kate Forbes, the youngest-ever Deputy First Minister, will take on the Economy portfolio and responsibility for Gaelic Shona Robison remains…

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New Scottish First Minister nominated

John Swinney of The Scottish National Party has been elected as the new First Minister of Scotland by The Scottish Parliament. (Following Article from gov.scot website) ‘Parliament votes for John Swinney. John Swinney has been nominated as the seventh First Minister of Scotland, following a vote in the Scottish Parliament today. MSPs voted 64 to 57 to select Mr Swinney as First Minister from a total of four nominees. There were seven abstentions. Mr Swinney is anticipated to be formally appointed as First Minister this afternoon with a Royal Warrant…

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Scotland Womens National Team Win Against Australia & Costa Rica

Scotlands’ Womens National Team have added two fine victories against Australia and Costa Rica respectively in April. Watch back the highlights from tonight's 4-0 win over Costa Rica at Hampden Park now 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿#SWNT pic.twitter.com/o8lI93Owq3 — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) April 11, 2023 Australia 0 – 1 Scotland (7 April 2023) BBC Report: “Scotland produced one of their best results under manager Pedro Martinez Losa as they defeated World Cup hosts Australia in London. Nicola Docherty scored just her second goal for her country with a magnificent long-range drive off the…

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New Scottish Government Cabinet Unveiled

New First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has announced the members of the Scottish Governement Ministerial Team. (Following Article from gov.scot website) FM: new team to deliver ‘radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda’. First Minister Humza Yousaf has unveiled his Cabinet team with five members aged under 40 and, for the first time ever, a majority of women. In a Cabinet of ten that sees the Economy established as a portfolio in its own right: Shona Robison, the new Deputy First Minister, will take on the Finance portfolio, including responsibility…

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Scotland win Against Spain & Cyprus in Euro Qualifiers

Scotlands’ mens team have opened the 2024 European Championship Qualifiers with two home wins against Cyprus and Spain putting them (hopefully) in a strong position to qualify for the finals in Germany. Scotland 2 – 0 Spain (Highlights) BBC Report: “Sensational Scotland took a seismic leap in their bid to reach consecutive European Championships by stunning Spain in a heroic triumph. Scott McTominay crashed in a deflected opener after just seven minutes, triggering an explosion of noise inside a charged Hampden Park. Steve Clarke’s team rode their luck to stay…

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Humza Yousaf’s speech as he wins SNP Leadership Contest

Can I thank the National Secretary for overseeing the ballot and our team at Headquarters for their efforts throughout this process. It is hard to find the words to describe just how honoured I am to be entrusted by the membership of the SNP to be our Party’s next leader, and to be on the cusp of being our country’s next First Minister. Can I begin by paying tribute to my colleagues, Kate and Ash. During almost 20 hustings it probably felt like we saw more of each other than…

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