Scotland

European Rural Development Plan for Scotland

seher — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:41:35 -0600

Region profile: Includes the convergence programme for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and the Competitiveness programme for lowland and upland Scotland.

Scottish footballer Phil O'Donnell collapses during game and dies

admin_huliq — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:35:44 -0600

Scottish football player Phil O'Donnell has died today after collapsing during a game in which his team Motherwell F.C., of which he was captain, were playing Dundee United in a Scottish Premier League match.

Scotland's economy challenged by population trends

harminka — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:34:35 -0600

Scotland’s population is changing in ways that could transform the face of the country. While the latest figures show a recent upswing in births and migration to Scotland and a projected rise in the population over the next 25 years, in the long term Scotland’s population (in common with many other developed nations) is predicted to decline and age markedly.

Euro 2008 Qualification: Georgia vs. Scotland

Hye — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:12:59 -0500

Scotland were defeated 2-0 by Georgia in Group B of UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying.

Terrorist Attack at Glasgow Airport

admin_huliq — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:39:25 -0500

Two men crashed their burning four-wheel drive vehicle into the terminal building at Glasgow airport in Scotland Saturday. The two have been arrested, one of them hospitalized for burns. British Government Raises Threat Level to "Critical" after Attack at Glasgow Airport.

Royal Bank of Scotland Chooses Ethoca

Alla — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:34:08 -0500

- International Banking Powerhouse Offers Pioneering Data-Sharing Fraud - Management Service to Help Companies Combat Fraud and Increase Profits

Destination: Loch Ness As New Video Emerges

admin_huliq — Thu, 31 May 2007 14:37:19 -0500

New Loch Ness video footage has prompted a bid to make Loch Ness in Scotland a World Heritage Site. In this new Loch Ness monster video an elusive mythical creature, which is coined as Loch Ness Monster is reputed to swim beneath the waters of Scotland's most mysterious kale. "Loch Ness Monster aficionados say the footage, captured by an amateur scientist, is among the finest ever taken of the fabled creature," reports WLTX.COM

Scarlett Johansson to star as Queen of Scots in historical movie

Dinka — Fri, 18 May 2007 11:52:59 -0500

American actress Scarlett Johansson is to play red-haired monarch Mary, Queen of Scots, in a historical film epic. The deal was announced Thursday by production company Relativity Media at the Cannes Film Festival.

Blair suffers in elections, risks losing Scotland

admin_huliq — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:32:11 -0500

British Prime Minister Tony Blair's party risked losing control of the Scottish parliament to a pro-independence rival on Friday and his government also suffered losses in local elections.

Younger Scots and Welsh more likely to support Nationalist parties

harminka — Fri, 04 May 2007 05:59:52 -0500

Generational change is contributing to a decline in British national pride with young people in Scotland and Wales likely to become increasingly responsive to nationalist parties, a study sponsored by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) shows.