Scotland

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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjacent islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. To the south-east, Scotland has its only land border, which is 96 miles (154 km) long and shared with England; the country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the north-east and east, and the Irish Sea to the south. The population in 2022 was 5,439,842. Edinburgh is the capital and Glasgow is the most populous of the cities of Scotland.

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Swinney targets eradicating child poverty in Scotland John Swinney has targeted eradicating child poverty in Scotland and ensuring that wealth is "shared more equally amongst us". The Scottish first minister adds, "if we prioritise it, if we make it our.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:11Published 3 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to husband Peter Murrell Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she and husband Peter Murrell are to end their marriage. Ms Sturgeon served for more than eight years as Scottish first minister and SNP leader, while Mr Murrell was.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:48Published 3 weeks ago

‘Ahsoka’ Has Found Its Replacement for the Late Ray Stevenson’s Character Baylan Skoll \| THR News Video We now know who will be replacing the late Ray Stevenson in season two of 'Ahsoka.' The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Scottish actor Rory McCann will fill the role formerly played by Stevenson.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:20Published on January 10, 2025

UK’s first drug consumption room to open in Glasgow It’s been four years since then-first minister Nicola Sturgeon called Scotland’s drug deaths problem a public health emergency. Today, the current first minister John Swinney arrived at The Thistle.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:08Published on January 10, 2025

John Swinney visits UK's first drug consumption room Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken visit the Thistle Centre Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow, the UK's first safer drug consumption room, ahead.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:35Published on January 10, 2025

Warnings as energy bills rise amid plunging temperatures The average household energy bill across England, Scotland, and Wales has risen by 1.2% after Ofgem increased its price cap. Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns that bills are now.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:32Published on January 1, 2025

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Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland as ministers urged to investigate pets' risk to wildlife Scottish ministers are being urged to order a report into cats' impact on wildlife which could see pets banned from areas where endangered species live. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
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Morrison wary of rivals as she eyes trio of Scottish titles Rebecca Morrison is hoping the team that bears her name continue "peaking at the right times" at this year's Scottish Curling Championships. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago
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