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Princess Kate beats Prince William at curling in Stirling
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Scotland's National Curling Academy in Stirling on January 20, 2026, where they tried the sport for the first time and met Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes ahead of the Winter Olympics. In a light-hearted competition, Kate emerged victorious over William despite an initial slip on the ice. The event highlighted curling's Scottish roots and the teams' successes.
Scotland replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026 Group C after the latter's security-driven exit from India-hosted matches, sparking uncertainty over Pakistan's participation as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi awaits government decision—Uganda poised as potential substitute.
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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.
Scotland announced it will halt funding to weapons manufacturers supplying certain parties on September 4, 2025. The decision affects companies involved in specific arms supplies. It aligns with policy shifts on international conflicts.