# 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.

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May 9th 2023, 3:14 PM

# indyref2

Thousands attend independence march in Glasgow

The march started at around 11:30am, as the coronation of King Charles was taking place.

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May 6th 2023, 4:00 PM

# 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.

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May 1st 2023, 6:16 PM

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.

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Apr 30th 2023, 11:51 AM

# 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.

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Apr 29th 2023, 7:45 AM

# 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.

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Apr 27th 2023, 8:28 PM

# starting XV

Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland

Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.

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Apr 27th 2023, 7:24 PM

# starting XV

Ireland name unchanged team for final Six Nations match against Scotland

Greg McWilliams takes his team into action in Edinburgh.

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Apr 27th 2023, 2:35 PM

# 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.

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Apr 25th 2023, 4:58 PM

# 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.

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Apr 22nd 2023, 6:24 PM

# 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.

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Apr 20th 2023, 4:27 PM

# colin beattie

SNP treasurer held in finance probe released without charge

Colin Beattie was questioned by Police Scotland detectives today.

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Apr 18th 2023, 9:14 PM

# 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.

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Apr 17th 2023, 12:35 PM

# 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.

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Apr 8th 2023, 3:32 PM

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.

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Mar 28th 2023, 9:56 PM

# 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.

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Mar 27th 2023, 6:01 PM

# 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.

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Mar 27th 2023, 3:53 PM

# 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.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 8:09 PM

# 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.

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Mar 21st 2023, 6:30 AM

# 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

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Mar 18th 2023, 5:27 PM

# 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.

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Mar 18th 2023, 2:50 PM

# 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.

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Mar 16th 2023, 6:30 AM

# 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.

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Mar 13th 2023, 5:23 PM

# 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.

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Mar 12th 2023, 5:20 PM

# 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.

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Mar 12th 2023, 4:56 PM

# 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.

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Mar 12th 2023, 1:59 PM

# 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.

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Mar 12th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Postcard

How many Ireland players would get into the Scotland team?

Murray Kinsella checks in from Edinburgh ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations clash.

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Mar 11th 2023, 7:30 PM

# 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.

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Mar 11th 2023, 3:44 PM

# 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.

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Mar 10th 2023, 2:30 PM

# Talking Points

Murray starts at scrum-half, Ringrose's defence, Aki gets the nod at 12

Tighthead prop Furlong’s return is timely.

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Mar 10th 2023, 2:24 PM

# 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.

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Mar 10th 2023, 1:21 PM

# Team news

Sexton, Ringrose, and Furlong start for Ireland against Scotland

Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are also back on the Irish bench.

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Mar 10th 2023, 1:04 PM

# 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.

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Mar 10th 2023, 6:00 AM

# 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.

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Mar 9th 2023, 9:29 PM

# 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.

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Mar 8th 2023, 9:02 AM

# Legend

Scotland are 'a different animal nowadays,' warns Seán O'Brien

The Leinster contact skills coach believes Ireland can handle the mental challenge.

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Mar 6th 2023, 5:25 PM

# Rugby

3 talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations showdown with Scotland

The teams clash in Edinburgh on 12 March.

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Mar 6th 2023, 9:57 AM

# 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.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 3:07 PM

# 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.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 6:57 AM