Scotland

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland national team manager following the side's group-stage exit at the World Cup. The 62-year-old described the decision as straightforward after informing his players on Saturday evening.

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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.

Award-winning writers Jon Miller and LG Thomson will host the WordHaus event, a cabaret of poetry and prose, at the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool on March 27. They will be joined by poets Cáit O’Neill McCullagh and Lynn Valentine. The event aims to create a lively space for audience connection with performers.

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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.

IKEA has announced plans to open its first Plan and Order Point in Dundee on March 19, marking the company's initial presence in the city. The new store at Kingsway West Retail Park will offer bespoke planning services for kitchens and storage, along with a selection of accessories for immediate purchase. Local leaders have welcomed the investment as a boost to the economy and community.

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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.