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Sir Ian Wood, Renowned Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Passes Away at 84
Aberdeen businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has died at 84. He was known for building the Wood Group into a global energy giant and for his extensive charitable work.
Angharad Evans claims first gold as Scotland celebrates at Commonwealth Games
Angharad Evans claimed her first Commonwealth Games gold medal in the 100m breaststroke, delighting the home crowd in Scotland after a dominant performance.
Gymnast Reuben Ward transforms childhood ambition into Commonwealth gold
Reuben Ward, who first dreamed of competing for Scotland as a child watching the Glasgow Games, has secured a spectacular all-around gymnastics gold medal.
Cairngorms wildfire: Residents cleared to return home
Residents of Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms have been permitted to return home as officials downgrade the wildfire status following improved containment efforts.
Cairngorms wildfire response criticized as sluggish by local residents
Cairngorm locals are criticizing the government's handling of a 10-day wildfire, claiming the official major incident declaration and evacuation procedures were disorganized and delayed.
Eilish McColgan fights to overcome foot fracture for Glasgow 2026
Eilish McColgan is racing against time to recover from a foot fracture in order to defend her 10,000m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
Madeleine McCann’s brother, Sean, prepares for Commonwealth Games debut
Sean McCann, brother of Madeleine McCann, is poised to make his senior debut for Scotland in freestyle swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Duncan Scott clinches gold for Scotland in Commonwealth Games opener
Duncan Scott claimed gold in the 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new record and providing a strong start for the Scottish team in Glasgow.
Police declare major incident as Cairngorms wildfire spreads toward Nethy Bridge
Authorities in Scotland have declared a major incident as wind shifts force the evacuation of Nethy Bridge residents amid a persistent 10-day wildfire in the Cairngorms.
Scottish Swimmers Secure Rapid Medal Haul to Open Glasgow 2026
Scotland experienced a sensational beginning to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, clinching four medals including two golds during an intense period of competition in the pool.