Scotland

Belle & Sebastian have written a new song titled ‘It Only Takes One Lion’ as an anthem for Scotland at the World Cup. Frontman Stuart Murdoch discussed the track in a recent interview.

June 09, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Scotland captain Andy Robertson says he will carry the memory of former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota with him throughout the World Cup after receiving an emotional letter from the Portuguese forward’s widow.

Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their debuts at the World Curling Championships after each securing three successive Scottish titles. Whyte's team will represent Scotland in the men's event in Ogden, USA, while Henderson's team competes in the women's event in Calgary, Canada. Scotland enters as the defending men's champions.

March 05, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

New Zealand-based designer Rory William Docherty drew inspiration from a visit to Scotland's Outer Hebridean Isle of Lewis and Harris for his fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection. The line emphasizes craftsmanship through Harris Tweed and other traditional materials. Docherty aims to balance practicality and poetry in his durable designs.

A small factory in Mauchline, Scotland, crafts the curling stones used at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, from unique granite quarried on the remote island of Ailsa Craig. Kays Scotland, founded in 1851, holds exclusive rights to the island's microgranite, ensuring the stones' durability and performance on ice. The process combines ancient geology with handcrafted precision, supporting the sport's Olympic tradition since 1924.

February 08, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Officials in Foxborough, Massachusetts, have issued an ultimatum to FIFA, demanding clarity on $8 million in funding for public safety costs at Gillette Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Without assurances by mid-March, the town will not grant a license for the seven scheduled matches, putting Scotland's games against Haiti and Morocco at risk. Town manager Paige Duncan emphasized that local taxpayers cannot bear the financial burden.