Scotland

Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland

According to GUARD, the fort was constructed on high ground along the Antonine Wall, granting it an unobstructed view of the surrounding area, and intervisible with a much larger fort to the west.

The Boclair Road Roman Fortlet as it may once have been, March 25, 2026.
A woman waves a flag as demonstrators take part in a protest under the slogan 'Greenland is for Greenlanders' in front of the US Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2026.

Denmark refuses to consider its own two-state solution, yet preaches one for Israel - opinion

Protesters fly Iranian and Palestinian flags at a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 2025.

Pro-Scottish independence social media accounts go silent during Iran internet shutdown

PEOPLE WALK in the snow-covered Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower, as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a large part of the country, in Paris, France, January 5, 2026.

Freezing weather across Europe causes flight cancellations, rail network disuption


Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh as mourners line streets

The death of the 96-year-old has provoked tears, sadness and warm tributes, not just from the queen's own close family and many in Britain, but also from around the globe.

 People line the street as the hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth passes through the village of Ballater, near Balmoral, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022.

'God save the queen': Londoners and tourists wish monarch well

"We have had her for 70 years so we need to digest the whole thing because it suddenly happened," said London resident Sharon Grove outside of Buckingham Palace.

 Britain's Queen Elizabeth attends the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, Britain November 8, 2020.

Neolithic culinary traditions of ancient Brits uncovered -study

Analysis of ancient and incredibly well-preserved pottery found that those visiting the crannogs used smaller pots to cook cereals with milk and larger pots for meat-based dishes.

 The Crannog Centre is reflected in Loch Tay in Perthshire, Scotland, Britain

Scottish auction house selling replica Nazi memorabilia

Nazi memorabilia offered at auctions have drawn disdain from antisemitism watchdogs in the past.

 A Nazi Swastika flag captured and signed by members of a black segregated U.S. Army unit in World War II is displayed amid the collection of Elizabeth Meaders, New York, February 2, 2022.

How can redhead be born to two dark-haired parents?

If two parents have any redhead genes, they can have a redhead child even if they both have dark hair.

 Redheads

Scottish fossil of flying reptile leaves scientists 'gobsmacked'

Scottish scientists discovered the skeleton of a pterosaur that showed that these remarkable flying reptiles got big tens of millions of years earlier than previously known.

 Scottish fossil of flying reptile leaves scientists 'gobsmacked'

Meta removes fake Iranian accounts targeting Instagram users in Scotland

A network used fake accounts to pose as locals in England and Scotland, posting photos and memes about current events and criticism of the United Kingdom's government.

Cyber Hackers

Grapevine: All things Japanese

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A TRANQUIL moment in Glasgow.

FIFA fines Scotland for booing Israeli national anthem at soccer match

The Scottish Football Association was also sanctioned for an inappropriate flag flown by Scottish fans during the match in Hampden Park.

 General view as people display signs and Palestine flags outside the stadium before the match

COP26: The cold and colorful climate conference - reporter's notebook

It’s challenging to get the developing world to care about clean energy when they don’t even have enough energy of any kind to provide electricity for all of their residents.

 Delegates sit during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 1, 2021.