Scotland

Scotland's Ross Whyte scored four points in the ninth end to defeat the United States and claim bronze at the 2026 World Men's Curling Championship. The victory came on April 4 at the Weber County Ice Sheet in Ogden, Utah. American skip John Shuster praised his team's fightback despite the loss.

3. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

British Dressage has changed venues for three major Scottish summer competitions due to personnel shifts at Rockrose Equestrian. The events will proceed on their original dates at new locations in Fife, Perthshire and Aberdeenshire. Organizers prioritized minimal disruption for members.

Grandmaster Matthew Wadsworth secured first place at the Isle of Wight Masters in Ryde, defeating the field on tiebreak after tying at 7/9 with IM Tobias Koelle of Germany and GM Matthew Turner of Scotland. The tournament, held last weekend, marked Wadsworth's second consecutive victory there. Meanwhile, Scottish player Freddy Waldhausen Gordon, aged 15, qualified for the International Master title at the Graz Open in Austria.

26. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Clarets, a new dining venue, will open in spring 2026 inside The R&A World Golf Museum in St Andrews, Scotland. The restaurant promises panoramic views of the Old Course and West Sands beach, enhancing the town's appeal for golfers and tourists. It replaces the former Niblick Restaurant and offers all-day dining with Scottish-inspired menus.

A Scottish Government-commissioned review has recommended decriminalising abortion and allowing terminations on request up to 24 weeks’ gestation, with scope for later abortions in certain cases based on a woman’s psychological and social circumstances. The proposals, which include widening who can authorise abortions beyond doctors, have drawn strong criticism from opponents who say they would create some of the most permissive abortion laws in Europe.

18. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Scotland ended a 28-year wait for a men's World Cup appearance by beating Denmark 4-2 in a thrilling qualifier at Hampden Park. Scott McTominay's early overhead kick set the tone, but late goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean sealed automatic qualification. Captain Andy Robertson dedicated the victory to his late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota.