Scotland

Courtroom scene in Glasgow High Court showing a man sentenced for culpable homicide after driving his wife to suicide.

Abusive husband jailed eight years over wife's suicide in Scotland

10. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

A 40-year-old man has been jailed for eight years in Scotland's Glasgow High Court for culpable homicide and abusive behaviour after his wife jumped to her death. Prosecutors said Lee Milne's physical and psychological abuse drove Kimberley Milne to suicide on July 27, 2023, in Dundee. It marks the first such case in Scotland holding an abusive spouse responsible for a victim's suicide.

Belle & Sebastian share Scotland World Cup anthem

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.

Robertson vows to carry Jota's memory into Scotland's World Cup campaign

9. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

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.

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Award-winning writers to host poetry cabaret in Ullapool

Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson to debut at world curling championships

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.

Rory William Docherty reveals fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection

5. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

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.

Scottish factory supplies all curling stones for 2026 Winter Olympics

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.

Foxborough threatens to cancel World Cup matches over security funding

8. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

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.

tirsdag d. 2. juni 2026, 02.26