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# Scotland

Last month
May 2023
# Pen to Paper
Gregor Townsend relishing the chance to push Scotland on after signing new deal
Scotland have also today named a 41-man pre-tournament training squad for the World Cup.
# indyref2
Thousands attend independence march in Glasgow
The march started at around 11:30am, as the coronation of King Charles was taking place.
# Aberdeen
Donald Trump breaks ground on second Scottish golf course ahead of Doonbeg visit
The new course is dedicated to his late mother, who was born on the Scottish Isle of Lewis.
April
April 2023
# orkney island
Passengers safe after ferry runs aground off Scottish island
Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney island yesterday evening.
# Preview
Ireland prepare for dog fight in Edinburgh to avoid wooden spoon finish
Greg McWilliams’ side will hope to end their winless run in the women’s Six Nations.
# Scotland
Scottish police hunting for partner of pregnant teacher over her murder find body
Police Scotland said Marelle Sturrock’s partner is wanted in connection with her death.
# starting XV
Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland
Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.
# starting XV
Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland
Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.
# SNP
'Nothing could be further from truth': Sturgeon says police probe into SNP isn't why she walked
The former Scottish first minister was speaking to reporters at Holyrood today.
# Protest
Several arrests made after protesters try to stop Scottish Grand National
Police Scotland made several arrests after, group Animal Rising said, around 25 of its supporters made their way on to the track.
# factcheck
Debunked: No, Scotland is not reducing motorway speed limits to 30mph due to climate change
Misleading headlines in British tabloids, as well as tweets from an account known for misinformation, spread the claim.
# colin beattie
SNP treasurer held in finance probe released without charge
Colin Beattie was questioned by Police Scotland detectives today.
# Scotland
Key ally rejects calls for Nicola Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP
A spokeswoman for Sturgeon said she would stay away from Holyrood this week as her successor is due to set out his priorities.
# Scottish National Party
Sturgeon says she will ‘fully co-operate’ with police following husband's arrest
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell was released on Wednesday evening without charge pending further investigation.
March
March 2023
# Super Scots
Scott McTominay at the double again as Scotland stun Spain to top Group A
Steve Clarke’s side made it two wins from two in front of a roaring Hampden Park.
# SNP
Explainer: Who is Humza Yousaf, the new leader of Scotland's ruling party?
Here’s everything you need to know about the soon-to-be First Minister.
# First Minister
Humza Yousaf promises to bring 'independence for Scotland' as he's elected SNP leader in tight vote
Nicola Sturgeon announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years.
# leith
33 people injured after ship tips sideways in 'horrific' accident at Scottish drydock
The incident happened at the Imperial Dock in Leith at around 8.35am.
# minimum unit pricing
Minimum unit pricing led to 13% fall in alcohol-related deaths in Scotland
Scotland still allows alcohol to be sold for cheaper than Ireland’s minimum unit price policy.
# Scotland
Leaders Celtic leave it late to see off 10-man Hibernian
Oh Hyeon-gyu put them 2-1 up with nine minutes left and Sead Haksabanovic added a third in stoppag
# fitting finish
Kinghorn runs in hat-trick as Scotland round out Six Nations with Italy win
Ben Healy made his Scotland debut in a 26-14 victory that was less comfortable than the score suggests.
# Analysis
'I don’t think we over-rely on going through 10 now' - Sexton on Ireland's attack
Andy Farrell’s team is more unpredictable because Sexton isn’t the only playmaker.
# out of your comfort zone
'Yeah, you’re on the front row. It might seem the same - but it’s very different'
Performances from Cian Healy and Josh van der Flier were praised on Rugby Weekly Extra.
# Match Report
Ireland beat Scotland in Six Nations game to bring Grand Slam bid back to Dublin
Andy Farrell’s men were deeply impressive in the second half against Scotland despite huge adversity.
# adversity
Injury-hit Ireland beat Scotland to bring Grand Slam bid back to Dublin
Andy Farrell’s men were deeply impressive in the second half against Scotland despite huge adversity.
# SNP
Controversial Kate Forbes leads poll ahead of vote for next leader of Scotland's ruling party
Three contenders are running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish First Minister.
# faz
'We warmed-up on the bus and won the game easily. It’s just mentality'
Andy Farrell has impressively guided Ireland to within sight of a Grand Slam.
# Postcard
How many Ireland players would get into the Scotland team?
Murray Kinsella checks in from Edinburgh ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations clash.
# Praise
'Ireland fool me all the time' - Scottish centurion Hogg hails Farrell's side
The 30-year-old will become the fourth Scottish player to reach the 100-cap mark.
# Team news
Stuart Hogg to make 100th appearance for Scotland in showdown with Ireland
Gregor Townsend makes two changes from team which lost to France.
# Talking Points
Murray starts at scrum-half, Ringrose's defence, Aki gets the nod at 12
Tighthead prop Furlong’s return is timely.
# Team news
Sexton, Ringrose, and Furlong start for Ireland against Scotland in Six Nations
Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are also back on the Irish bench.
# Team news
Sexton, Ringrose, and Furlong start for Ireland against Scotland
Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are also back on the Irish bench.
# johnny
'It’s about embracing it... Where else would you rather be?'
Johnny Sexton wants Ireland to understand that Grand Slam chances are few and far between.
# Possible Team
Farrell set to welcome Ireland's big guns back for Scotland trip
Sexton, Ringrose, Furlong, Gibson-Park, and Henshaw are all expected to feature.
# Threat
Analysis: How in-form centres add new dynamic to Scotland's attack
Ireland will be primed for the threat posed by Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu.
# Legend
Scotland are 'a different animal nowadays,' warns Seán O'Brien
The Leinster contact skills coach believes Ireland can handle the mental challenge.
# Rugby
3 talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations showdown with Scotland
The teams clash in Edinburgh on 12 March.
# Paulie
'The harder it is, the better... I was happy Atonio wasn’t sent off'
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is a huge influence behind the scenes.
# Scotland
Man who posted on social media about assassination of Nicola Sturgeon to be sentenced today
William Curtis, 70, was found guilty of sending threatening messages to Sturgeon after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.