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Scotland

The not so sober do’s and don’ts of whisky and food
Friday
/ 20 September 2024

The not so sober do’s and don’ts of whisky and food

One of the world’s most awarded distillers gives tips on pairing Scotland’s most famous drink with food and music

By Charles Leonard
Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom

Kriel or Am? Pollard or Libbok? Nails are being bitten as the South African team heads for the quarter-finals

By Luke Alfred
South Africa’s ANC, like the Tories, rides the ‘tiger’ of populism
Editorial
/ 21 October 2022

South Africa’s ANC, like the Tories, rides the ‘tiger’ of populism

Drunk on hubris, the UK’s Tory party has followed a populist path to instability. The ANC and its opposition peers follow a similar path

By Editorial
Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs
The Green Guardian
/ 20 December 2021

Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs

A new study shows the past 20 years of forest regeneration and reforestation efforts globally have contributed to the restoration of carbon sinks

By Tunicia Phillips
Greenpeace investigation exposes countries trying to dilute climate report
The Green Guardian
/ 21 October 2021

Greenpeace investigation exposes countries trying to dilute climate report

Greenpeace team says it has obtained leaked records of countries asking scientists to water down upcoming scientific report on climate change

By Tunicia Phillips
Covid may stop SA presence at COP
The Green Guardian
/ 23 May 2021

Covid may stop SA presence at COP

The United Kingdom, this year’s climate change conference host, wants an in-person event, but Covid factors such as travel restrictions and vaccinations may stop people from attending

By Tunicia Phillips
Covid-19 comes at a big cost to limiting climate change
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Covid-19 comes at a big cost to limiting climate change

Covid-19 seems to have resulted in a drop in carbon emissions, but this is at a terrible cost to life and the economy. It is unlikely to last.

By Sipho Kings
Study finds footballers 3.5 times more likely to die from brain trauma
Article
/ 22 October 2019

Study finds footballers 3.5 times more likely to die from brain trauma

Although footballers had higher risk of death from neurodegenerative disease, they were less likely to die of other common diseases

By Agency
Big Tobacco’s R1m for UCT stubbed out
Article
/ 18 October 2019

Big Tobacco’s R1m for UCT stubbed out

The university says it had no idea researchers had signed up to take Big Tobacco money but the decision could have lasting effects

By Joan Van Dyk
Glasgow eye of storm as drug deaths spiral in Scotland
Article
/ 4 September 2019

Glasgow eye of storm as drug deaths spiral in Scotland

Scotland’s biggest city, is the epicentre of a substance abuse crisis, which saw an unprecedented 1187 drug-related deaths last year

By Joe Jackson 1
‘Berserker’ chess mate quite Uigly
Article
/ 7 June 2019

‘Berserker’ chess mate quite Uigly

Another Lewis chess piece has been found

By Shaun De Waal
Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt
Article
/ 19 November 2018

Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt

In the 30th minute of the clash, Kolisi, while held on the ground by Scottish midfielder Peter Horne, used the back of his head to strike his opponent

By Agency
Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks
Article
/ 16 November 2018

Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks

For many South Africans Scotland is best known for three things — whisky (the Irish spell it with an ‘e’), Sean Connery and tartan skirts

By Agency And and Staff Reporter
​Trump can be tripped by sanctions
Article
/ 20 January 2017

​Trump can be tripped by sanctions

The president-elect’s policies will rebound on the whole world but there is a way to hit back.

By Patrick Bond
Scotland starts drive to remain in EU
Article
/ 25 June 2016

Scotland starts drive to remain in EU

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says country may hold another secession referendum following Britain’s vote to leave the intergovernmental bloc.

By Staff Reporter
Scottish nationalists bounce back after referendum
Article
/ 7 November 2014

Scottish nationalists bounce back after referendum

Scottish nationalists have sprung back after losing the referendum, with a revival that could mark change in the UK general elections voting patterns.

By Reuters
Fear and Lothian in Westminster
Article
/ 25 September 2014

Fear and Lothian in Westminster

Big promises were made to keep Scotland in the union, now it’s time for backpedalling.

By Gavin Evans
Scotland votes ‘no’ to independence, promised new powers
Article
/ 19 September 2014

Scotland votes ‘no’ to independence, promised new powers

British Prime Minister David Cameron is pledging to hand new powers to Scotland after it voted to remain part of the United Kingdom in a referendum.

By Reuters
Spain jittery on Scottish secession
Article
/ 18 September 2014

Spain jittery on Scottish secession

Madrid has gone on the defensive as Scots vote in a referendum for independence from the United Kingdom.

By Ashifa Kassam
Scotland’s independence could take EU into uncharted territory
Article
/ 18 September 2014

Scotland’s independence could take EU into uncharted territory

A "Yes" vote to Scotland’s independence will pose baffling questions for the EU, and could see Scotland clamouring to join while England leaves.

By Ian Traynor
Scottish referendum: Youngest voters have their say
Article
/ 17 September 2014

Scottish referendum: Youngest voters have their say

As the Scots vote on their independence, a photo essay shows first-time voters who will celebrate their birthdays on the day of the referendum.

By Staff Reporter
Economic week ahead: Scot watch
Article
/ 15 September 2014

Economic week ahead: Scot watch

Scots head to the polls this week to determine the future of the UK, making investors jittery and impacting markets, which loathe uncertainty.

By Matt Quigley
Fate of United Kingdom hangs in balance after new Scotland polls
Article
/ 14 September 2014

Fate of United Kingdom hangs in balance after new Scotland polls

There can be no going back, Prime Minister David Cameron warns Scots ahead of independence vote.

By Staff Reporter
Scotland’s ayes should be smiling
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Scotland’s ayes should be smiling

Voting ‘no’ against independence from the United Kingdom means being in favour of staying in an abusive relationship.

By George Monbiot
Springboks thrash Scotland
Article
/ 29 June 2014

Springboks thrash Scotland

The Springboks beat Scotland 55-6 at Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to close the Incoming Series with an undefeated record.

By Nick Said
JK Rowling supports fight against Scottish independence
Article
/ 11 June 2014

JK Rowling supports fight against Scottish independence

The Harry Potter author believes Scotland is better off remaining in the United Kingdom, unlike famous Scots Sean Connery and Irvine Welsh.

By Belinda Goldsmith
Boks outclass Scotland in one-sided 28-0 contest
Article
/ 17 November 2013

Boks outclass Scotland in one-sided 28-0 contest

South Africa showed their pedigree as the world’s number two side, despatching Scotland 28-0 with clinical efficiency in a one-sided contest.

By Staff Reporter
Harley the hero scores winning try in his debut for Scotland
Article
/ 23 June 2012

Harley the hero scores winning try in his debut for Scotland

Robert Harley ended years of waiting for his big break when he came off the bench to score the winning try for Scotland in a Test against Samoa.

By Sapa Afp
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Article
/ 25 September 2011

Argentina’s Pumas claw past Scots 13-12

A brilliant try by Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino seven minutes from time gave Argentina a 13-12 victory over Scotland on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 21 September 2011

Scots deflated by World Cup bagpipe ban

A ban on bagpipes at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has knocked the wind out of the Scotland team.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 14 March 2011

England down Scotland to keep slam dream alive

England stayed on course for their first Grand Slam since 2003 on Sunday, defeating Six Nations rivals Scotland 22-16 in a scrappy encounter.

By Rob Woollard
Injured Habana out of Springbok tour
Article
/ 16 November 2010

Injured Habana out of Springbok tour

SA wing Bryan Habana has been ruled out of the remaining Tests of the world champions’ tour after suffering a hand injury in practice on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter

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