Latest articles on Scotland

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

Article Sipho Kings - 19 Mar 2020

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.

.lazy-loader-background-element-2.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/10/c21e5050-00-study-finds-footballers-35-times-more-likely-to-die-from-brain-trauma-696x445.jpeg) }

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

Article Agency - 22 Oct 2019

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

Big Tobacco’s R1m for UCT stubbed out

Article Joan Van Dyk - 18 Oct 2019

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

.lazy-loader-background-element-4.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/09/dca8a785-00-glasgow-eye-of-storm-as-drug-deaths-spiral-in-scotland-696x445.jpeg) }

Glasgow eye of storm as drug deaths spiral in Scotland

Article Joe Jackson 1 - 4 Sep 2019

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

‘Berserker’ chess mate quite Uigly

Article Shaun De Waal - 7 Jun 2019

Another Lewis chess piece has been found

Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt

Article Agency - 19 Nov 2018

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

Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks

Article Agency And & Staff Reporter - 16 Nov 2018

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

.lazy-loader-background-element-8.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/02/21d21da7-00-trump-has-given-the-worlds-women-a-taste-of-their-power-696x445.jpeg) }

Trump can be tripped by sanctions

Article Patrick Bond - 20 Jan 2017

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

Scotland starts drive to remain in EU

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jun 2016

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

Scottish nationalists bounce back after referendum

Article Reuters - 7 Nov 2014

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

Fear and Lothian in Westminster

Article Gavin Evans - 25 Sep 2014

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

.lazy-loader-background-element-12.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/03/14d54147-scotland-votes-no-to-independence-promised-new-powers-696x445.jpeg) }

Scotland votes ‘no’ to independence, promised new powers

Article Reuters - 19 Sep 2014

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.

Spain jittery on Scottish secession

Article Ashifa Kassam - 18 Sep 2014

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

.lazy-loader-background-element-14.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2014/09/073c1749-2014-09-18-eu-officials-already-vexed-by-british-question-must-consider-scotland-too-image-696x392.jpg) }

Scotland’s independence could take EU into uncharted territory

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Sep 2014

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

Scottish referendum: Youngest voters have their say

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Sep 2014

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.

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

Coronavirus

Long Read | SA must fix its ‘dop system’

carlos - 22 Sep 2020

The Covid-19 lockdown has exposed the effects of South Africa’s weak alcohol regulations. Government and health campaigners want tougher policies, but the liquor giants are pushing back

National

Corruption allegations resurface at state biology lab

Sabelo Skiti - 20 Sep 2020

The entire finance department senior management at Onderstepoort Biological Products, including an alleged whistleblower, have been suspended amid corruption probes

National

The Qwelane case: When human rights meet human rights

Sarah Smit - 20 Sep 2020

The Jon Qwelane case brings into focus the tension between hate speech and freedom of expression

Press Releases

Special Reports

Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria to reopen on Heritage Day

special reports - 22 Sep 2020

The new, drive-through sculpture exhibition brings to four the number of exhibitions of iconic African and South African art

Special Reports

Request for Quotation for Benguela Current Convention Secretariat

special reports - 19 Sep 2020

A chartered aircraft for an aerial survey and counting software for cape fur seals and seabirds in Angola, Namibia and South Africa is required

Special Reports

Fifteen additional speakers for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

SingularityU hosts global line-up with an extra 15 speakers to address thought-provoking topics to help solve the world's grand challenges

Special Reports

Recycling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

One solution to South Africa's water shortage is to install infrastructure that will save rainwater from run-off into the stormwater system

Special Reports

Covid-19 and CVD: The heart in the time of crisis

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

The pandemic has been a time of great humility for health workers and tactics have had to be changed if they weren’t working

Special Reports

POPIA: it’s not as scary as you think

special reports - 16 Sep 2020

Companies that get proactive about compliance are creating huge strategic advantages for themselves — they are able to reduce operational costs

Special Reports

CUT declared as medium risk

special reports - 15 Sep 2020

‘Our major challenge at the university is the access to appropriate technology and internet connectivity for our students’

Special Reports

Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

SingularityU announces multi-national line up with world-renowned speakers addressing ground-breaking topics to solve the global grand challenges