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Afghan boxer faces court hearing over death of Scottish aid worker
A 26-year-old Afghan boxer has returned to an Athens court to face charges of homicide and robbery following the death of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross.
August 6, 2026
Man facing charges following death of young girl in Arbroath
A 35-year-old man has been charged in relation to the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
August 5, 2026
Scottish Student Exam Results Show Improved Pass Rates
Scottish pupils celebrate improved exam results as pass rates rise across all qualification levels and vocational records are broken under the new oversight body.
August 4, 2026
Scottish Exam Results 2026: Timing and Essential Information
Over 148,000 Scottish students are set to receive exam results starting at 08:00 on Tuesday, with a new oversight body and multiple support channels available for those needing advice or appeals.
August 4, 2026
Scottish authorities deny licence for traditional gannet hunt
NatureScot has denied a licence for the traditional guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing concerns over bird populations and drawing sharp criticism from local cultural defenders.
August 3, 2026
Sione Fukofuka resigns as Scotland Women head coach due to family pressures
Scotland Women's head coach Sione Fukofuka has stepped down, citing the personal strain of living away from his family in Australia.
August 3, 2026
Glasgow Honored for Rescuing Commonwealth Games as Hosting Duties Shift to Amdavad
Glasgow is receiving widespread acclaim for successfully hosting a scaled-back, sustainable Commonwealth Games that organizers say rescued the movement's future.
August 3, 2026
Kerr Embraces Glasgow Spirit Through Public Interaction
After his Commonwealth Games mile victory, Josh Kerr spent his time engaging with fans and reflecting on his deep connection to his home country of Scotland.
August 2, 2026
Toddler’s name helps Neil Fachie secure record-breaking Commonwealth gold
Neil Fachie overcame limited training and exhaustion to win his record-breaking sixth Commonwealth Games gold medal, using his young son's name as motivation during the race.
July 30, 2026
Greek authorities investigate suspicious death of Scottish woman discovered in suitcase
Greek police are conducting a suspicious death investigation following the discovery of 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body in an Athens suitcase.
July 30, 2026