Scotland
Napoli's McTominay to have heart surgery
Scott McTominay has been diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia and will undergo heart surgery, with his Serie A return planned only after the next international window.
2 September 2026
Scotland, Netherlands criticise ICC's World Cup format changes
Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for changing the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup less than 18 months before the tournament.
10 August 2026
Ugandan, Pakistani athletes go missing from Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Scottish police are investigating reports of foreign athletes, identified in the media as boxers from Uganda and Pakistan, who failed to return home after competing in the Commonwealth Games that ended in Glasgow last Sunday.
5 August 2026
Bangladesh head to Commonwealth Games 'to protect membership'
A 35-member Bangladesh contingent, including 15 athletes, will take part in the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with officials admitting the country's primary objective is to maintain its presence at the event rather than challenge for medals.
14 July 2026
Scotland, South Korea eliminated from World Cup
Scotland and South Korea were eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday after failing to make it into the top eight of the third-placed teams. Both teams exited after one win and two defeats.
28 June 2026
Scotland's Tartan Army digs deep into pockets for World Cup return
Scotland's raucous Tartan Army of supporters massed in downtown Boston on Friday, with fans saying they had no qualms about the thousands of dollars they are spending to see their team return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.
13 June 2026
Tigresses begin T20WC prep with Scotland clash
Bangladesh women’s cricket team will be aiming to make a winning start in the T20 tri-nation series when they take on hosts Scotland in their first match at the Grange Cricket Club Ground in Edinburgh on Saturday.
29 May 2026
McTominay’s wonder goal lands on Scottish banknote
Scotland's long-awaited World Cup return is being marked in unique fashion, with an image of Scott McTominay's goal for the ages appearing on a limited-edition £20 banknote.
26 May 2026
John Robertson, Forest's trophy-winning 'Picasso', dies at 72
Former Scotland winger John Robertson, called both "the Picasso of our game" and "our fat little guy" by manager Brian Clough, has died aged 72, Nottingham Forest said on Thursday.
26 December 2025
Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!
If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!
3 October 2024
Australia to not to lose to Scotland intentionally just to oust England, Cummins reassures
Pat Cummins ruled out Thursday the prospect of Australia underperforming against Scotland in a bid to oust rivals England from the Twenty20 World Cup, saying it would be against the "spirit of cricket."
14 June 2024
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group B preview
The two most recent champions along with three spirited associates make up Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
28 May 2024
Tigresses to start T20 World Cup against Scotland
Bangladesh will start their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign at home in October this year against Scotland, which was confirmed following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers were concluded yesterday.
8 May 2024
'Do me a favour': Murray hits back after legacy questioned
Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray hit back at suggestions he could "damage his legacy" if he continues his career after the 36-year-old Scot suffered a third straight first-round exit to start the season.
31 January 2024
Spain, Scotland and Turkey lock up Euro 2024 spots
Barcelona midfielder Gavi scored the only goal early in the second half in Oslo, bouncing a shot into the corner to help Spain qualify for next year's finals in Germany with two games to spare.
16 October 2023
Clarke urges Scotland to be positive against Spain in Euro qualifier
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has urged his side to be patient against Spain on Tuesday after they launched their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a win over lowly Cyprus.
27 March 2023
Scotland Women's national team take legal action over equal pay
Scotland Women's national team have taken legal action against the Scottish Football Association as they fight for equal pay.
16 December 2022
Denise Mina’s ‘Rizzio’: A bloody slice of Scottish history
In 2021, Polygon, an Edinburgh-based publisher, launched the Darkland Tales, a series of “dramatic fictional retellings of stories from history, myth and legend” written by Scotland’s greatest contemporary writers. Denise Mina’s novella Rizzio is the first in the series.
2 March 2022
Scotland the most beautiful country in the world: Rough Guides
Scotland's wild, rugged beauty outranked every other destination to be named the most beautiful country in the world by readers of Rough Guides.
6 September 2017
Scotland slay Sri Lanka in landmark win
Kyle Coetzer and Matthew Cross both score hundreds as Scotland beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets at Beckenham, southeast England, for a historic success on Sunday.
22 May 2017