Scotland

Scottish counterterrorism police investigating apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested following a sequence of threats, robbery, and vandalism. Three of the five victims required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police officers stand guard, ahead of expected arrival of US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025.
A voter casts their ballot at a polling station during early voting for the mayoral election in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., October 25, 2025.

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

The crannog at Loch Bhorgastail, Scotland, May 8, 2026.

Wooden platform older than Stonehenge found hidden beneath man-made island in Scotland

The Boclair Road Roman Fortlet as it may once have been, March 25, 2026.

Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland


A taste of the new year in a bottle: Macallan launches festive whisky

As winter approaches and the scent of the New Year fills the air, Macallan, in collaboration with Whisky Bar Museum, launches A Night on Earth in Scotland edition.

 Macallan's Festive Whisky

SNP expel MSP who refused to agree Israel was committing genocide in Gaza

Mason said, "If Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed ten times as many."

 Scottish National Party candidate John Mason gestures for photographers as he leaves the Glasgow east by-election count night at the Tollcross leisure centre in Glasgow, Scotland July 25, 2008.

Reginald D. Hunter's Edinburgh show: A disturbing blend of comedy and antisemitism - opinion

Edinburgh comedian Reginald D. Hunter's recent performance drew controversy with a joke likening Israel to a self-abusing woman blaming her husband, sparking outrage and violence against protests.

 REGINALD D. HUNTER is a Black man who should understand what racial persecution is, says the writer.

Scottish National Party removes parliament whip for saying war in Gaza doesn't amount to 'genocide'

Many politicians in Mason's party are among the most critical in Scotland of Israel's conduct in Gaza.

 Scottish National Party candidate John Mason gestures for photographers as he leaves the Glasgow east by-election count night at the Tollcross leisure centre in Glasgow, Scotland July 25, 2008.

Surprising: This is the most crowded tourist site in Europe

Edinburgh Castle in Scotland named as the most crowded tourist site in Europe by a study from The Thinking Traveler. Other busy attractions include Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.

 Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

12,000 acres of majesty: A tour of the royal castle

Explore the 12,000 acres and stunning architecture of the royal Balmoral Castle - a rare chance to step into the world of British royalty this summer.

  An experience not to be missed. Balmoral Castle /

Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf faces probe after quarter-million donation to Gaza

Scotland's former first minister reportedly donated £250,000, out of a fund destined for Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia and Pakistan, only a day before his in-laws were given passage from Gaza

 Scotland's first minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Humza Yousaf arrives at St Giles' Cathedral to attend a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, in Edinburgh on July 5, 2023.

Vandalism campaign smashes, ransacks Israel-connected businesses in UK

Elbit had logged 170 Palestine Action attacks against 37 companies since from July 2020 until November 2023.

 Palestine Action activist in Buckinghamshire

Scotland's Humza Yousaf resigns as country's leader

The leadership crisis and a second no-confidence vote against the Scottish government deepens problems faced by Yousaf's Scottish National Party, which is losing support after 17 years of leadership.

 Scotland's first minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Humza Yousaf arrives at St Giles' Cathedral to attend a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, in Edinburgh on July 5, 2023.

UK government backs J.K. Rowling in Scottish hate crime law challenge

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018