Scotland

THE BROAD VIEW

Two small nations, one big future

Student numbers started increasing towards the end of the last century, but accommodation failed to keep pace. And the outlook is deteriorating, as landlords cut the number of homes they’re buying to let to multi-year lows.

Properties in this university city take just 2 weeks to sell

Jamal Musiala is named man of the match and praises German fans for getting his side off to a flyer.

Germany toast home fans after successful Euro 2024 opener

SNP confirmed John Swinney as the new leader, ending uncertainty around a possible weeks-long process that would have ensued if there were more candidates.

SNP veteran John Swinney set to be Scotland’s next leader

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf leaves after announcing his resignation. He had inherited a troubled legacy from predecessor Nicola Sturgeon.

The demise of Scottish nationalism is a boost for the UK’s future

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf said he was quitting as head of the pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP) and first minister of Scotland’s devolved government after a week of chaos triggered by his scrapping of a coalition agreement with Scotland’s Greens.

Scotland’s Humza Yousaf quits in boost to Labour before UK vote

With a population of just over a half-million people, Edinburgh is known for its scenic medieval city centre, the thousand-year-old castle in the middle of the city.

Americans are buying up Scotland’s most expensive housing

The Nisga’a believe that the pole has a spirit embedded in it and do not consider it an object but a living being.

Totem pole taken 94 years ago begins 6,000-km journey home

Sturgeon, Scotland’s longest serving leader of its semi-autonomous government, caught the political world by surprise when she announced her resignation in February.

Scottish ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finance probe

Annandale, in the Scottish borders, sells its whisky both directly to customers worldwide and also via two specialist investment firms.

Whisky lifts spirits of inflation-hit investors