Scotland

Scots against new independence referendum this year: Poll

Almost two thirds of people in Scotland oppose holding another independence referendum during 2017, a poll revealed on Monday.

Jan 03, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

Scotland should remain in European Union's single market after Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister in the Scottish government, unveiled proposals on Tuesday for Scotland`s future relationship with Europe after Britain leaves the European Union (EU).

Dec 20, 2016, 23:29 PM IST

Scotland, Wales demand access to EU's single market as part of Brexit deal

During talks after the British Irish Council Summit, Sturgeon and Jones also discussed ways in which the ambitions of Scotland and Wales can be fulfilled.

Nov 26, 2016, 03:39 AM IST

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio fulfills a fan’s wish in Scotland

Wish you were in Scotland?

Nov 18, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

Wayne Rooney to make England return as captain in World Cup qualifier against arch-rivals Scotland

Rooney takes the captain`s armband back from Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, who Southgate confirmed will start.

Nov 10, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

'Referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit not respected'

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today warned British Prime Minister Theresa May of holding an independent referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit is "not respected".

Oct 24, 2016, 23:13 PM IST

Britsh PM Theresa May seeks to unite first ministers over Brexit plans

British Prime Minister Theresa May will today meet the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in London, where she will face calls for each region to vote on the government's Brexit plans.

Oct 24, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

Scottish leader unveils new independence plan

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday unveiled plans for a new independence referendum in case her demands for more autonomy and for Scotland to stay in Europe`s single market are not met.

Oct 14, 2016, 02:21 AM IST

Know why this octopus is being released back into the sea – Watch video!

The female lesser octopus, who lived at the aquarium for six months, was donated by a local fisherman.

Aug 16, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri set for Open challenge at Troon, Scotland

The PGA Championship in Baltusrol two weeks later and the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in mid-August follow the Open.

Jul 13, 2016, 18:20 PM IST

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Brussels for EU talks

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday met European Parliament President Martin Schulz here to discuss Scotland's future in the EU amid Britain's decision to leave the bloc.

Jun 29, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

Sturgeon to visit Brussels to defend Scotland`s EU place

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would travel to Brussels on Wednesday for talks to defend Scotland`s place in the European Union after a vote by Britain as a whole to leave the bloc.

Jun 29, 2016, 02:26 AM IST

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans EU future for Scotland after Brexit

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon vowed today to protect Scotland against the "devastating" fallout of Brexit, as new polls found over half of Scots now want independence, which she may put to a second referendum.

Jun 27, 2016, 04:18 AM IST

Scotland seeks immediate EU talks to protect place in bloc

Scotland wants immediate talks with the European Union on protecting its place in the bloc, after Britain`s vote to leave the EU, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Saturday.

Jun 25, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Brexit vote puts Britain`s unity in question

Britain`s vote to leave the European Union instantly put the question of Scottish independence back into play on Friday, with Scotland having voted heavily for the UK to remain in the bloc.

Jun 24, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

Barack Obama says he respects Britain's decision to leave EU

US President Barack Obama said on Friday he respected Britain`s vote to leave the European Union, and that the United States` relationship with Britain would endure.

Jun 24, 2016, 19:25 PM IST

People want to take their country back, Trump says in Scotland after Brexit vote

US presidential candidate Donald Trump, thrusting himself into the heart of Britain`s vote to leave the European Union, drew parallels on Friday to his own campaign to limit illegal immigration and build a wall at the U.S. border with Mexico.

Jun 24, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

As Britain decides to exit EU, Scotland mulls second vote on independence from UK

A second Scottish independence referendum is "highly likely" and should take place before Britain leaves the European Union, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday.

Jun 24, 2016, 17:53 PM IST

Spain to seek co-sovereignty on Gibraltar after Brexit

Spain will push for Gibraltar to stay out of any general negotiations with the European Union following Britain`s exit from the bloc.

Jun 24, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

EU founding states to hold post-Brexit talks on Saturday

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will host talks on Saturday with his counterparts from the European Union`s founding nations, following Britain`s vote to leave the bloc.

Jun 24, 2016, 13:27 PM IST