| 单词 | Scots |
| 例句 | The Scots tried to carry out their part of the bargain, but in August 1648 their forces were defeated at Preston, and on 30 January the following year Charles I was executed. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z The King hopes for a peace by the Sacrament of Christmas, but the Scots are a stubborn race. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z The Scots are being slowly pushed back and we are gaining ground, since receiving the added help from London and the nearby towns. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Already a couple of Scots had turned and were muttering to each other. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I’m supposed to be Mary, Queen of Scots, headless already. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z As owners of land, the Ulster Scots could think of themselves as wealthy, as having their own kingdoms to rule over. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z The Ulster Scots had a key role in shaping not just the geography of the United States but also its political leadership. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Ulster Scots settlers were primarily farmers who cleared forests and built log cabins. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z The Ulster Scots saw themselves, and their descendants see themselves, as true and authentic patriots, entitled by blood sacrifice to independence and Indigenous land. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z That was because Mary, Queen of Scots, is another of my illustrious ancestors. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The Ulster Scots became the core group of frontier settlers in North America. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z The Ulster Scots were, for the most part, foot soldiers in the formation of the North American empire. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z During the first two decades after the war for independence from Britain, large numbers of first- and second-generation Ulster Scots moved westward into the Ohio Valley, western Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z “Peace is what we all hope for. But we find it seldom. For if ’tis not the Welsh ’tis the Scots. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z As the Ulster Scots arrived in the British colonies, they settled in Pennsylvania and in other British-held areas on the homelands of several Indigenous nations. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Beginning with Andrew Jackson in 1829, seventeen presidents of the United States have been of Ulster Scots lineage, including Ronald Reagan, the Bushes, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Many Ulster Scots went on to become soldiers and officers of the regular army. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z As the country grew, some descendants of the first Ulster Scots settlers were able to gain entry to the ruling class. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Most of the Scots were Protestants who embraced Calvin’s ideology. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z The Ulster Scots were not merely settlers; they can be more accurately described as settler-soldiers. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z And Lord Furnival protected us from the Scots, the French, the Danes, and the wicked infidels. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z In addition to serving as presidents, educators, and businessmen, the Ulster Scots instilled in mainstream US culture a strong set of Calvinism’s individualist values. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z For example, in the French and Indian War Ulster Scots fought with the British against the French and their “Indian” allies. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Though Scottish by birth, he grew up in the far south of England, in the New Forest of Hampshire, because his mother was convinced that Scots were feckless drunks. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z During the war for settler independence from Britain, the Ulster Scots were in the forefront of the struggle and formed the backbone of George Washington’s fighting forces. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Have these people forgotten history, don’t they know anything about the Scots, don’t they know any better than to clothe small girls in the colors of despair, slaughter, treachery and murder? Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Some of these Ulster Scots became rich and powerful. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z We learn “Scots Wha’ Hae,” and a poem about a mouse, which causes some snickering as it contains the word breast. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z In the early eighteenth century, large numbers of these Ulster Scots—or Scotch-Irish, as they called themselves—and their descendants pulled up stakes and crossed the Atlantic to the British colonies there. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z By the time of US independence, significant numbers of Ulster Scots lived in the colonies, especially in the areas away from cities and towns. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z It was originally commissioned for the Collegiate Chapel of the Holy Trinity in Edinburgh, in the late 15th century; the monarchs portrayed are James III, King of Scots and Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scots. Spiritual vision and realism converge in the work of Hugo van der Goes 2011-08-01T17:24:40Z We find out about the Ulster Presbyterian United Irishman James Orr, who writes in a wiry Ulster Scots, but only in Crotty's scholarly and detailed introduction. Author, author: Nick Laird 2010-10-22T23:07:00Z Leaving aside matters of funding, about which I can't comment, as far as the arts are concerned, I don't think separation from England would make much difference to the Scots. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z With Scots preparing to vote in a referendum on independence in September, a nationwide series of exhibitions celebrating 25 years of contemporary art in Scotland seems timely. Space Pod Alights at the Serpentine Gallery 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z Perhaps the Scots' big-screen treatment has tainted their idea of themselves. The Eagle bears the standard Scottish stereotype 2011-03-28T09:55:28Z None, though, was so passionately declaimed as Robert Burns' Tam o'Shanter - which perhaps goes to show how much more patriotic the Scots are than the English about their poetry. What poems do you know by heart? 2013-01-08T17:14:34Z Hated by the Irish and the Scots, her politics galvanised cultural nationalism. Margaret Thatcher's mark on books 2013-04-09T14:00:02Z The Enchanted Place in the fictionalized woodland was a cluster of Scots pines. The real forest that inspired the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Both are returning from celebrating the Scots new year celebration of Hogmanay with their respective families. Review | Val McDermid’s new novel is a delightful throwback, complete with a retro song list 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Outlaw King, David Mackenzie’s historical epic following Robert the Bruce’s bloody journey from servile nobleman to king of Scots during the first war of Scottish independence, has plenty of talking points. Full frontal: why the fuss over Chris Pine's 'dazzling' penis? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z Scots actors and comedians voiced the main characters. US actress poses as 'Scots princess' 2014-01-10T09:42:20Z History, however, is liberally blended with fantasy in the work, which has a libretto based on “Mary Stuart,” Friedrich Schiller’s 1800 play about a fictitious meeting between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. Joyce DiDonato Takes On ‘Maria Stuarda’ at the Met 2012-12-30T05:03:03Z A skittering violin sound is, I am told, a squirrel - the rhythmic gong, a Scots Pine. Listening to the sounds of the woods 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Claire is an outlander in more than one sense: an Englishwoman in a suspicious Scots clan, and a spirited woman in a patriarchal society. REVIEW: Outlander Is Many Kinds of Show, All in One Kilt 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z His rant is hilarious, the patter rapid and twisted and defiantly, exuberantly Scots. Review: ‘T2 Trainspotting’: Once Defiantly Wretched, Now Worn Down 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z “The King and the Catholics” isn’t as magisterial as “Mary Queen of Scots” or as flat-out exciting as “Faith and Treason: The Story of the Gunpowder Plot.” Antonia Fraser Revisits a Volatile Era in British Catholicism 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Five days of African drumming, music and arts, in an unlikely but tranquil Scots setting. This week's new events 2011-07-29T23:14:02Z That's why I write plays in Scots – because it's a vernacular that leaps from the page. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z The younger Tichborne joined the conspiracy known as the Babington Plot, which aimed to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. Poem of the week: Tichborne's Elegy by Chidiock Tichborne 2012-11-26T10:26:31Z David Miller, a widower from Edinburgh aged in his 70s, said working class Scots were misguided if they believed that independence would help them. Tale of two towns as Scottish independence shows social divide 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z So, the Scots learned to vote tactically, ganged up on the Tories and reduced the Conservative party in Scotland to a rump. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z Lowden, who is known for “Dunkirk” and “Mary Queen of Scots”, was most recently seen in “Fighting with My Family”. Awkwafina, 'Dunkirk' star Lowden among nominees for BAFTA Rising Star 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Campaigners such as Billy Bragg look at the Scots and perceive a culture, national identity and nationalism that they see as progressive, inclusive and more sorted than the English. English devolution: a view from Scotland 2010-04-23T12:25:00Z The Scots are so bright, clever, have done amazing things in the world. Shirley Henderson: I'm every woman 2011-04-03T20:46:01Z The tragic implications of that fact, and of her rebellion against it, are what hold “Mary Queen of Scots” together, giving it a political sharpness that goes beyond the usual costume-drama murmurings. ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Review: Sexy, Spirited and Almost Convincing 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z There were some bouncing, big yarn pompoms and winged skull caps with a beanie top, drawing a thin line from the court of Mary, Queen of Scots to the court of the influencer. The Glamour Cure 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z She receives a recording session with BBC Scotland, a performance at the Scots Trad Music Awards and one year's membership of Musicians Union. Oban fiddler wins BBC music award 2012-02-06T10:32:12Z Why? Maybe it's because Abbott and Wells couldn't devise a suitable U.S. equivalent for the English/Irish/Scots fiction tradition of the alkie father who drinks away the dole money. "Shameless": American TV's problem with class 2011-01-08T02:01:00Z The poem first appeared in the Scots Observer in 1888, several years after the publication of the enormously successful adventure novel Treasure Island. Poem of the week: Christmas at Sea by Robert Louis Stevenson 2012-12-24T09:00:14Z The first song, the traditional Scots ballad “Will Ye Go to Flanders,” begins with a tenor’s youthful peal. Review: In ‘All Is Calm,’ Thrilling Song in the Trenches 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z She was a mother and housewife, living in a council flat with her family of three Scots. Scotland should not be wasting time on blaming the English any more 2012-12-21T19:00:00Z This is a generalization, of course, but in my experience it’s very apparent that for the Scots, family always comes first. How Doing Nothing Became the Ultimate Family Vacation 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z In rethinking a familiar story, this “Mary Queen of Scots” is also exploring what stories we still tell about women in power — what a woman can and can’t do, what she can and can’t be. A Bloody Rivalry for the Throne, This Time With Margot Robbie 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z It’s also beautifully written, the occasional Scots word or phrase contributing to its peaty flavor. Review | Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Kidnapped’ is not just an adventure tale, it’s a timely novel about politics and dissent 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z With several young Scots in the cast, Mutatis Mutandis is an explosive piece of image theatre that makes up in exuberance what it lacks in subtlety. Mutatis Mutandis 2010-08-02T21:16:00Z This costume drama about the life of Mary, Queen of Scots returns for its fourth and final season. What’s on TV Friday: Ricky Gervais on Netflix and Revisiting Anna Nicole Smith 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z Scots was undeniably one of the great languages of medieval Europe. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z The Scots are clearly partial to Tunnock's teacakes, if the supersized bouncing biscuits of last week's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony are anything to go by. What Jamie Oliver's Brazilian gaffe tells us about our deep emotions over food 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z Easterhouse – Out On Your Own I had trouble making the electoral link, but the sense of disenfranchisement is clear in this nicely judged piece of Scots indie with a strong tempo and forceful vocals. Readers recommend: Songs with indecipherable lyrics 2010-05-06T23:01:00Z Scots creator Mark Millar said: "This is The Eagle for the 21st century." Ross and Boyle sign up for comic 2010-05-04T16:17:00Z The Punch cartoonist visited Cotchford Farm and sketched the Scots pines, heath and toys that he later rendered in ink, pen and black crayon. ‘The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh’ is a honey pot of nostalgia 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z IT WAS always going to be a big year for things Scottish: 2014 marks the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, when the Scots beat the English in the first war of independence. Expanding universe 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z "Then they discover the Scots are not as easy with this proposition as they are led to believe." 2010-02-10T16:52:00Z Because the American fur traders were freelancers, and Astor wanted company men, he hired French Canadians and Scots. ‘Astoria’: 19th-century fortune hunters in the Pacific Northwest 2014-03-06T20:27:01Z SAT Create wreaths, garlands, sprays using invasive ivy, Scots broom, laurel and holly from the park, 2 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Maybe if we Scots campaign harder and make a nice heathery movie about Robert Burns's coastal childhood, we could challenge their preconceptions, change their ideas. Peter Mullan's Neds join Bafta's list of Scots missed 2011-01-26T15:37:31Z These four dancers, lying there on the water, became the soft pulse of the surrounding Scots Lowland scenery. Trisha Brown Dances Animate a Scottish Landscape 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z That was Mary, Queen of Scots, and if you want to know, it still makes me cry. Remember Roger Mortimer 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z The men in “Mary Queen of Scots” really endeavor to isolate the young queens, in an attempt to limit their power. Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Are Coming Into Their Power 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z No doubt the usual pedantic fact-checking will follow the release of “Mary Queen of Scots.” ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Review: Sexy, Spirited and Almost Convincing 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z North of the border, the characters speak Scots Gaelic, standing in for Pictish. Centurion kicks off British sword and sandals film wave 2010-04-22T22:15:00Z Gordon says that when he and his team filmed the concert – "two Scots cameramen and a very emotionally prone, romantic Scottish director" – they all wept. Douglas Gordon: Tracks of my tears 2011-02-08T21:46:00Z Both have suffered miserable campaigns so far, but have reasons for optimism: the Scots have a new manager in Gordon Strachan, while Wales can take heart from the fine recent form of Gareth Bale. TV highlights 22/03/2013 2013-03-22T07:00:07Z The thing is, the Scots never fell for Thatcherism. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z Only Scots residents can take part in the referendum, meaning people who live in the three other constituent parts of the UK - England, Wales and Northern Ireland - don't have a say. Jagger, Hawking join big celebrity push to keep Scotland in the UK 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z In his down time from wrangling Dee, Walsingham monitors the clandestine activities of Mary, Queen of Scots, who is proving a formidable adversary. Escape to Another Century! These Historical Novels Are Your Ticket 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z This Oscar almost always goes to the team that worked on a best-picture contender or a performance that is likely to win an Oscar, which eliminates “Mary Queen of Scots” and the beguilingly offbeat “Border.” Oscars 2019 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z It's looking at Scottish identity across the country and at all the different types of Scots who exist throughout the land. Theatre director 'up for challenge' 2013-06-28T13:51:46Z We're infiltrating a dying empire, like the Scots did when they took over Westminster politics. David Mitchell on Brits as Hollywood superheroes 2011-02-06T00:05:59Z The presbyterian atmosphere of Sutherland's home in her native Sydney was the result of her father William McDonald Sutherland's being a Scots immigrant. Dame Joan Sutherland obituary 2010-10-11T17:56:00Z So just as Scots went abroad to collect the objects displayed here, so the new National Museum of Scotland is now taking its message out to the world. National Museum of Scotland: suspend your disbelief 2011-07-26T20:31:01Z It even prompted an early use of cinematic special effects, perhaps the first, courtesy of the Edison Laboratory’s 1895 film, “The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots,” and its unconvincing dummy. A Bloody Rivalry for the Throne, This Time With Margot Robbie 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z The Scots have been playing since the 16th century. Think you could be an Olympic curler? Don’t make these women laugh. 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z Philip Howard, plus ancient woodland plan, in front of Naworth Castle, close to Cumbria's border with the troublesome Scots. One of Cumbria's hidden treasures is planting eight new woods 2012-12-19T17:21:12Z Scores of Brits, Scots, colonists, frontiersmen and farmers were slaughtered in a depraved scene of carnage after traveling some three months and arriving within miles of Fort Duquesne. History buffs trace the steps of a young George Washington through the DMV 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z The festivals programme will see Scots musicians and writers visit the Middle East as part of a cultural exchange. Scottish films to be shown in Middle East 2011-04-17T12:14:36Z Two years later, he returned with the similarly themed "Mary, Queen of Scots," with Vanessa Redgrave in the title role. British director Charles Jarrott dies in LA at 83 2011-03-05T23:43:12Z Lennon wore it with white plimsolls for the cover shoot by the Scots photographer Iain Macmillan, which pictured the band striding over the zebra crossing outside Abbey Road Studios in London. John Lennon's Abbey Road suit goes to auction at US gallery 2010-12-31T21:32:06Z No, you think, and neither did the Royal Scots at Passchendaele. London is now full of war memorials, but the oldest are still the best 2012-11-09T22:29:02Z How do you see your characters in “Boy Erased,” “The Favourite,” and “Mary Queen of Scots”? They are driven by romantic desires and passions. Joe Alwyn gets into three (very different) characters 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z “Also against the backdrop of a castle that has remnants of one of the most bad-ass women to walk the globe, Mary Queen of Scots.” Making the Jump From ‘Girlfriends’ to Spouses 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z But “Mary Queen of Scots” makes its points repetitively, and relentlessly, especially when the subject is sex. ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Review: Royalty Minus Majesty 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z To me east coast Scots is quite a specific cultural outlook; I think it's a bit more absurdist than the Glasgow kind of humor and vocabulary. PBS' "Guilt" examines what happens to estranged brothers after they finally bond over killing someon 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Many Scots would be only too glad to see the back of the English, after what has been wrought upon them. Readers recommend: songs about Scotland – results 2012-12-06T14:27:37Z She earned the first of several standing ovations with an exuberant example of Scots Gaelic “mouth music,” which requires both dexterity and endurance. Well-deserved ovations for Rhiannon Giddens 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z Scots earned a reputation as peerless witch hunters after King James VI of Scotland published a treatise on witchcraft, “Daemonologie,” in 1597. A Deadly Storm, a Witch Hunt and a Village Without Men 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z The Scots comic was performing as part of Russell Brand's Give It Up For Comic Relief event, to an audience of 12,000 at London's Wembley Arena – many of whom apparently booed his routine. Where are all the right-wing comedians when you need them? 2013-03-12T15:03:25Z If you think from these two that the Scots are especially enamored of Botticelli, well, that seems to be something of a fluke. Santa Barbara's 'Botticelli, Titian and Beyond' a quirky gem 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z Mary Queen of Scots first introduced the breed's French predecessor, the toy spaniel, to Scotland and England in the 1500s and owned a few pups herself. The value of Pumpkin on "The Gilded Age," descended from a breed that's all about the good life 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Scots is also a window into a unique way of seeing the world. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z The economy has emerged as a key issue for Scots ahead of the referendum, with one poll finding a majority of Scots would back independence if it gave them 500 pounds more. Tale of two towns as Scottish independence shows social divide 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z The Douglas Fir or Scots pine may be gone from the front room, but these trees grow across Britain and offer a wonderful ingredient for a seasonal martini. Cocktail of the week: pine and burnt orange gin martini recipe 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z All pick up on the distinctive resonance of Scots spirituality and the immaculate tuning and balance of the four female singers of Canty. Carmina Celtica: Medieval and contemporary spiritual songs, Canty/Tavener, William Taylor (harp) 2010-09-04T23:06:00Z Scots already have free prescription charges and free university places. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z And what both Mary Queen of Scots and Hellboy are saying in this particular moment is that they get it about representation. How casting across racial lines exposes Hollywood’s power imbalance 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Were you worried it would stereotype medieval Scots as bickering scrappers? Robbie Coltrane: 'My role in Brave is not exactly glam. Not the sort of thing they would have offered to Brad Pitt' 2012-08-02T19:00:01Z In “Mary Queen of Scots,” which opens Dec. 7, a pair of Renaissance frenemies returns. A Bloody Rivalry for the Throne, This Time With Margot Robbie 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z Thousands turned up in fancy dress to witness the cream of Scots aristocracy, canned in brass armour, tilting at each other on horseback. How to be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman – review 2013-07-12T11:00:01Z The two ended up saving about half of the original plantings, including a towering Scots pine. Garden redesign is the best of old and new 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z The event held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, drew Hollywood stars including “A Star Is Born” actor and director Bradley Cooper and “Mary Queen of Scots” nominee Margot Robbie, walking a chilly red carpet. 'The Favourite' kicks off BAFTA awards with early wins 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z Like many Scots, I came south looking for experience and opportunity. Scotland should not be wasting time on blaming the English any more 2012-12-21T19:00:00Z Check back in with these Scots in ten years; odds are they’ll still be cranking through the same foggy riffs, still droning out melancholy vocals, still loping over the same modest crescendos. New Album, Rave Tapes, Is Classic Mogwai 2014-01-24T16:33:36Z Adelaide Kane, left, and Camille Rutherford will portray Mary on television and film Mary, Queen of Scots, is to be portrayed by two actresses on television and film later this year. Queen of Scots story on TV and film 2013-09-24T23:06:11Z Other poems are written in the “broad Glaswegian” of her childhood—not Scots, but certainly not standard English, either. Burns Night in the Age of Brexit and Trump 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z “Hogmanay” is the Scots word for “last day of the year” and its origins stretch back to celebrations of the winter solstice by the Vikings in late December. Hogmanay lights up Scotland with fireworks, and Franz Ferdinand 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z But some residents agree with the SNP that oil-rich Scots would be better off deciding themselves how to spend their money rather than being directed by lawmakers in distant London. Tale of two towns as Scottish independence shows social divide 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z The fourth episode, “Horrible Conspiracies,” centers on an imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots and the revelation of her plots. A Bloody Rivalry for the Throne, This Time With Margot Robbie 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z "You've got everything in here," Eriksen says, "Lutheran hymns, Scots jigs, Irish reels, field hollers, a smattering of Handel and Haydn: it all went into the meat grinder." Shape, rattle and roll: The amazing survival of shape-note singing 2010-09-30T21:30:00Z "That's a quite separate issue from fashion," she says in that familiar strict Scots tone. Kirsty Wark: why can't feminists care about fashion? 2013-03-22T16:30:00Z Within minutes of meeting Tennant's band of Scots kiddies we see their lovely mum flying through the air. Who will win the battle of Sunday night TV? 2010-10-08T14:40:00Z "You know that it means friend, it's an old Scots word for friend, like jo." How a Mancunian taxi driver taught me the true meaning of friendship 2010-12-26T00:05:09Z Elizabeth Jenkins for Mary Queen of Scots, my first historical work, 41 years ago. The Hay Q&A 2010-05-31T21:00:00Z But crouch down, and the horizon is fuzzy with young trees: downy birch, rowan, and plump little Scots pines. Rewilding: How Trees for Life are renewing the Highlands 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z Paul Wright's haunting For Those in Peril, which was selected for the Critics Week at Cannes, was given a special commendation "for its passionate portrait of a young Scots survivor of a tragedy at sea". Edinburgh gives top award to fishing documentary Leviathan 2013-06-28T14:27:00Z After the death of the great Edwin Morgan, who will be the next Scots makar? Jackie Kay for Scotland's national poet! 2010-08-31T21:50:00Z Of this particular kingdom's minority languages, I can understand Scots and Ulster Scots – if languages, and not dialects, are what they are. Why I'm saddened by Scotland going Gaelic 2010-12-11T08:00:00Z A great relative of mine was famous as the boon companion to Mary, Queen of Scots; another one gained the ravenous affections of Marie Antoinette . The Life and Opinions of Maf the?Dog and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O'Hagan 2010-05-07T23:11:00Z Scots in lower socio-economic groups have become a target group in the campaign as opinion polls show rising support for independence eroding the "No" side's strong lead, although the nationalists are still behind. Tale of two towns as Scottish independence shows social divide 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z So would he call himself a "sound artist", a term seized on by journalists last year after Glaswegian Susan Philipsz won the Turner prize for installations that used recordings of her singing a Scots lament? Haroon Mirza: Play that funky cardboard 2011-03-08T22:00:00Z Scots stand-up David Kay is one of Lee's current top picks, appearing alongside him on Comedy Central's Alternative Comedy Experience and gaining acclaim as one of its stand-out acts. This week's new live comedy 2013-04-20T05:00:20Z This is the archetype of Romantic ballets, opening with the image of the title sylph kneeling as she contemplates the Scots farmer James asleep in his armchair. At New York City Ballet, Balancing the Art of Transition 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z I write plays in Scots, one of which – a comedy about the Scottish Enlightenment called David Hume's Kilt – was developed at the NTS. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z The Scots have certainly done their best to direct their aggression at outsiders. The Eagle bears the standard Scottish stereotype 2011-03-28T09:55:28Z Despite centuries of neglect, the Scots language refuses to let go. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z The supposedly canny Scots of the Victorian era squandered their success, not as families or individuals of course, but as a nation. To the Ends of the Earth by TM Devine ? review 2011-08-04T08:59:01Z Scotland is one of the most diverse nations on earth, claims Alistair Moffat, author of the book The Scots: A Genetic Journey. Scottish people's DNA study could 'rewrite nation's history' 2012-08-15T00:24:24Z For the most part, those feelings have little to do with the Scots. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z Everyone was being picked on, MPs, bankers, the Welsh, Scots. Anger at Cornish 'confusion' joke 2012-05-30T08:18:59Z The scouting of castles and lochs for shooting held its own charms, but it was the Scots themselves who drew Mr. Moore and his family to the country. Exploring Scotland’s Past and Present 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Mary Queen of Scots is released on 18 January. Josie Rourke: 'I was fighting to put a period in a period movie' 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z They entertained a cosmopolitan circle of friends in their elegant modern apartment, so strangely secreted within the winding spiral stairs and stone walls of the 15th-century Scots castle. Beverly Whitney Kean obituary 2011-08-04T18:03:15Z Scots writers and artists continue to work on Judge Dredd stories After leaving school he studied art in Aberdeen and later Dundee, where he juggled his course work with commissions from 2000AD. Comic lawman Dredd's Scots roots 2012-08-14T05:37:40Z I am sure there are many Scots in England who would prefer to stay plugged in to the economic energy of the south-east of England. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z Mary, Queen of Scots was said to prefer a version with caraway seeds. The "Ted Lasso" way to make shortbread fit for “Biscuits with the Boss” 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z But it's still worth pointing out that there is no agenda against the Scots language. Response: The National Theatre of Scotland is not hostile to oor mither tongue 2010-06-08T23:06:00Z Yet he gave the million dollars he earned on “Diamonds Are Forever” to the Scottish International Education Trust, an organization he founded to help poor Scots get an education. Sean Connery, Who Embodied James Bond and More, Dies at 90 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z One solution was to send pictures immediately on loan to Edinburgh, as the Scots were considered more lax. Bronzino's Medici portraits ? review 2010-10-22T23:07:00Z "Yes Scotland", Scotland's main pro-independence movement, parroted the letter's language to say Scots didn't value being governed by a British government it described as "dreadful". Jagger, Hawking join big celebrity push to keep Scotland in the UK 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z In her latest film, Mary Queen of Scots, her skirts could hardly be bigger, nor her wigs more elaborate. Saoirse Ronan: ‘I’ve played a lot of weird people. I have!’ 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z “Mary Queen of Scots” features at least five stages of the 16th-century monarch’s evolution — what British makeup artist Jenny Shircore called her “fresh and pretty stage” to her balding, pancake makeup stage. How Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman and other actors became unrecognizable onscreen 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z He asks her to send him Calvin’s “Institutes of the Christian Religion”; he sends her “The Scots Confession.” The Hidden Life of a Forgotten Sixteenth-Century Female Poet 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Asked later to comment on Scotland's independence referendum, Cleese instead claimed he had "a five-point peace plan for Syria" before declaring that "the Scots should do exactly what they want to do". Jagger helps launch Python gigs 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z The Scots have cried foul at a new BBC sitcom set on the battlefields of Afghanistan – because it plagiarises the Beeb's own Gary: Tank Commander, a popular hit north of the border. Les Dawson set for a posthumous return, and an abundance of outrage 2013-02-27T11:44:08Z Plaiditude: A hoary maxim about Scots, like “Kilt is what happened to the last person who called it a skirt.” Style Invitational Week 1337: Lidder us this — riddles with anagrams 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z The Scots’ contribution to the project was a barrel of their 26% ABV beer Death or Glory, which they aged in a Scotch whisky cask for 10 years. 'Strongest beer in the world' sells out in 1 day after rival brewers work together 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Scotland, he told the Edinburgh international book festival, despite a long-held belief that its ethnic make-up was largely Scots, Celtic, Viking and Irish, was in fact "one of the most diverse nations on earth". Scottish people's DNA study could 'rewrite nation's history' 2012-08-15T00:24:24Z And I think they started off with a day for the Scots where they could parade around in their kilts. Fintan O'Toole on Ireland's transformation — and the reverse version now underway in America 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z He was derided by some Scots for his vocal nationalism despite his decision to live far from his homeland. 'He defined an era and a style': film world mourns Sean Connery 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z Scots rejected independence by a 10 point margin in a 2014 referendum. Can't get the staff: Scenic Highlands at eye of Scotland's Brexit... 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z In a life lived across most of the 16th century, Catherine de' Medici was Queen of France, the mother of three kings and two queens, and the mother-in-law of Mary, Queen of Scots. Who was Catherine de’ Medici? "The Serpent Queen" gives us a clever, powerful and dangerous woman 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Most Scots are used to nepotism and skulduggery among entrenched – often Labour – officials. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z Consider the 16th-century power struggle between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, which inspired the classic Friedrich Schiller tragedy, "Mary Stuart," now in a gripping producing at ACT Theatre. At ACT, a tale of 2 queens, 1 throne 2011-09-16T19:59:04Z And that without the Scots and Welsh this grotesque world would strengthen even further. English devolution: a view from Scotland 2010-04-23T12:25:00Z The Scottish Club, which started as a whiskey sampling society in the early 1990s, got the idea of honoring "Scots who have made a difference" a few years back, said president Mart Haamer. Sean Connery immortalized with Estonian bust 2011-01-27T18:02:12Z Morgan more than once expressed his lack of enthusiasm for "Larkin and his crew", and his preference for Scots, Welsh and American bards. Edwin Morgan obituary 2010-08-19T17:23:00Z This approach — reflected in the book’s subtitle — closely resembles that taken by Thomas Cahill in “How the Irish Saved Civilization” and Arthur Herman in “How the Scots Invented the Modern World.” Slaying the Dragon of the Dark Ages 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z There was a time when The Favourite would have been the awards season outlier, while Mary Queen of Scots might well have cruised to major nominations. Killer queens: how The Favourite reigns over Mary Queen of Scots 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z The Scots praise Gabaldon not just for the tourists she’s brought but for her generosity of spirit and sense of kinship with the country. The Outlander Effect: The popular book and TV series is increasing travel to these Scottish sites 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Scotland, too, has its double identity, the Jekyll and Hyde of Highland and Lowland, urban and rural, Gaelic and Scots. John Byrne: in from the margins 2011-08-17T15:00:01Z Thereafter came to the disastrous defeat at Flodden, the execution of Mary Queen of Scots and then the doomed Jacobite rebellion, which culminated in the tragedy of Culloden and the ensuing English atrocities. The Eagle bears the standard Scottish stereotype 2011-03-28T09:55:28Z Focus Features’ “Mary Queen of Scots” brought in $200,000 when it debuted in four theaters. Box Office: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' Narrowly Defeats 'Grinch'... 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z I think a majority of Scots will too. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z He left the Edinburgh academy to work in a tannery, and in 1940 joined the Royal Scots Youth Battalion. Graham Crowden obituary 2010-10-22T16:08:00Z But I must assure him we're not here to bash the Scots, but to sing about Scotland. Readers recommend: songs about Scotland – results 2012-12-06T14:27:37Z The museum also highlights the contributions of Scots, like that of Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin. In Transit Blog: The World (or Some Interesting Parts) Under One Scottish Roof 2011-09-09T18:57:01Z The programme also features a number of new Scottish films, including The Great Hip Hop Hoax, about two Scots rappers. UK premiere for Watson at Edinburgh 2013-05-29T12:28:05Z Scots actor James McAvoy was recently nominated for an Olivier award for his role as Macbeth in a West End revival of the play. Fassbender 'attached' to Macbeth 2013-04-30T11:42:18Z In one largely forgotten incident, a repeat of that first famous ceasefire the following year saw one of Hulse's fellow officers in the Scots Guards put on trial at a court martial. How Christmas Truce led to court martial 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z To meekly let Scots die would be to lose irreplaceable insights into human experience. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z When she signed onto “Mary Queen of Scots,” British makeup artist Jenny Shircore knew she had a great task ahead of her. How Margot Robbie transformed into Queen Elizabeth I for ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z How did you feel the night before you shot your big scene together in “Mary Queen of Scots”? Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Are Coming Into Their Power 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z It draws on 2000AD's Judge Dredd strips that have gripped fans for almost 40 years - and which have been shaped by Scots. Comic lawman Dredd's Scots roots 2012-08-14T05:37:40Z The diction in all three languages was woefully mushy, with the Scots accents perhaps the most egregious. Review | War is hell, and other original insights: ‘Silent Night’ at the opera 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z I see why many Scots want independence but voters in England will have no say in the matter. What's the future of the Union? 2011-08-27T23:05:40Z Crozier's parents were originally from County Antrim and he would say that he felt more Irish than Scots. William Crozier obituary 2011-07-15T18:14:26Z French actress Camille Rutherford portrays the Scot in new film Mary Queen of Scots, which will be released in Switzerland on 7 November. Queen of Scots story on TV and film 2013-09-24T23:06:11Z You used to get extra money for playing in Scotland because it was so dangerous, although luckily the Scots took to us early on. The worst gig we ever played: musicians on their on-stage lows 2011-08-04T22:00:01Z Some pro-independence Scottish nationalists have suggested that the English, who have a long and at times bloody history of rivalry with the Scots, would be glad if Scotland left the UK. Jagger, Hawking join big celebrity push to keep Scotland in the UK 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z The latter are bizarrely divided into enormous adults with broad Scots accents and a perky but slightly irritating teen variety, who sound like they've just stepped out of a mall in Orange County. You review: How to Train Your Dragon 2010-04-06T15:38:00Z Among the British – and the Scots in particular – the critical reception was good, but the sales tanked. Will Self: modernism and me 2012-08-03T21:55:10Z The contrast between the two highlights the wide social divide among Scots ahead of a Sept. Tale of two towns as Scottish independence shows social divide 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z The two asked to be kept from one another until their big scene together as royal rivals in the forthcoming “Mary Queen of Scots.” Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie Are Coming Into Their Power 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Later Dudamel, who is also the much-fêted chief conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, calls the Scots "our little sons and daughters". Big Noise orchestra's classical music proves instrumental in social change 2012-06-20T19:38:32Z After the loss to the English, Scots “were not permitted to speak Gaelic, and in the Highlands that’s all they spoke. They wouldn’t let them wear kilts or play bagpipes; the whole culture was extinguished.” The Outlander Effect: The popular book and TV series is increasing travel to these Scottish sites 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z But the queen lost faith in him in 1586, when he plotted to accuse Mary Queen of Scots of treason. Smart redhead 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z The undercurrent of the Billy Bragg tartan romanticism of the Scots is a widespread anxiety about England and English identity which thinks in darkest thoughts that the English are naturally Tories, reactionary and xenophobic. English devolution: a view from Scotland 2010-04-23T12:25:00Z Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Gregory Burke's play Black Watch, about the Iraq war seen through the eyes of soldiers in the Scots regiment, was one of the last decade's most fiercely memorable theatrical events. John Tiffany: from Black Watch to Peter Pan 2010-04-05T20:35:00Z The Percys were the leading house in the North, and if the Scots came it was their burden to raise men to repel them. "Game of Thrones" in real life: Actual history, just as epic as George R.R. Martin's tales 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z While the Scots comic is a fine actor, his appearance as dwarf king Dain Ironfoot can be little more than a cameo at the end of part two of The Hobbit: There and Back Again. The Hobbit: Could famous faces kill Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth? 2012-02-09T14:12:16Z The answers, according to “Mary Queen of Scots,” are “not quite” and “almost.” ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Review: Sexy, Spirited and Almost Convincing 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z But Knox wrote in Scots English, and as far as we know he didn’t write poetry. The Hidden Life of a Forgotten Sixteenth-Century Female Poet 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z But with a little smeddum, or spirit, Scots could be saved – and celebrated. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z Focus Features’ “Mary Queen of Scots” also saw an increase in ticket sales with $2.6 million from 841 theaters in its fourth outing for a North American haul of $9 million. Box Office: 'Aquaman' stays strong with $51.5 million in second... 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z The piece ends with Burns's The Banks O'Doon set sparsely to the Scots tune Caledonian Hunt's Delight, the final two lines drifting into comfortable silence: "Thou minds me o' departed joys/ Departed, never to return." SCO/Walker ? review 2011-03-21T18:27:39Z The book is being published in English, Scots and Scots Gaelic, along with many other world languages - several for the first time. Scotland inspires new Asterix author 2013-06-28T05:40:07Z The 67-year-old singer surprised a lot of people to Scots through supermodel Kate Moss in his acceptance speech at the Brit Awards on Wednesday night. Celebrity independence interventions 2014-02-20T15:08:01Z With a libretto by Giuseppe Bardari, based on a play by Schiller, the opera gives a very idealized portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was no slouch when it came to political machinations. Music Review: ‘Maria Stuarda’ at the Metropolitan, With Joyce DiDonato 2013-01-02T00:03:57Z In the years since their excellent 2004 debut helped make dance rock a buzzword for an era, these Scots have steadily increased the dance half of their equation. 14 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in NYC This Weekend 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z History has generally treated Mary as a villain, and “Mary Queen of Scots” seeks both to revise this judgment and to examine its sources in misogyny, nationalism and bigotry. ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Review: Sexy, Spirited and Almost Convincing 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z The British army were very good about sort of integrating the Scots and the Welsh, making them feel British. Fintan O'Toole on Ireland's transformation — and the reverse version now underway in America 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z As a Scottish government report revealed this year, 64% of people in Scotland do not consider Scots a language, "just a way of speaking". Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z This year's festival, which closed last night with a tribute to the Scots Makar Edwin Morgan, who died last week, sold 3% fewer tickets than last year's record-breaking event. Edinburgh international book festival sees dip in ticket sales 2010-08-31T13:04:00Z It was there, 700 years ago, that the Scottish army of Robert the Bruce defeated the army of the English king, even though the Scots were outnumbered three to one. Bedding down in a gypsy caravan in a Scottish field London, in its river basin ringed by hills, has always had what the Scots call “dreich”; cold, wet winter mists that in early November led to flights being cancelled at Heathrow. Grey and dreichy 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z As one scene melts into the next, small structures rotate on and off for the German troops on one side and the French and Scots on the other. Eloquent WWI opera in East Coast premiere in Pa. 2013-02-10T14:25:13Z There are plenty of things to be bothered by in Reign, the entertainingly ridiculous CW teen drama about Mary, Queen of Scots. Reign’s Royal Scandal: What’s So Shocking About Masturbation? 2013-10-15T14:51:02Z Recent biographers have focused on the early decades, with Elizabeth’s last years acting as a postscript to the beheading of Mary Queen of Scots and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Smart redhead 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z In the 16th century, a Percy led the lords of the north against Elizabeth I, hoping to replace her on the throne with Mary, Queen of Scots. At Alnwick Castle, (don’t) pick your poison in this deadly garden 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z I went to Scotland to show the idea to the Scots. Asterix steps unwittingly into Scottish referendum debate 2013-10-24T12:46:13Z The play stages one of the most ignominious moments in the history of the Scots tongue. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z The two Queens in “Mary Queen of Scots,” however, both wield a downright imperious we. Lessons on the Royal We, from “Mary Queen of Scots” and “The Favourite” 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z Mary, Queen of Scots, is there, surrounded by images of confidantes, husbands, advisers and enemies. Art: New Beacon of Scotland's Identity 2011-12-17T08:00:10Z "Macbeth," so it says, "was a king of the Scots whose rule was marked by efficient government and the promotion of Christianity." Rehabilitate Macbeth for Scotland? If you want history, go to the library 2013-02-15T18:58:09Z And on the day that Scots are heading to the polls to decide whether the country will leave the United Kingdom, the actor published an op-ed in the New York Times advocating for independence. 'The Good Wife' star Alan Cumming favors Scottish independence 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Deciduous woods are replaced by moor and clumps of tall Scots pine, which were so beautifully represented by E.H. The English countryside that inspired ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ still enchants kids of all ages 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z The Telegraph's Michael Hogan said the Scots actor "crackled with fierce intelligence and nervous energy". Thumbs up for Capaldi's Doctor 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z Kay considers Burns, who wrote in both English and Scots, and who died in 1796, to be as relevant today as he ever was. Burns Night in the Age of Brexit and Trump 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z You should see the massacre us Scots do to those cuisines: deep-fried frozen pizzas in chip shops, and Indian restaurants serve pakora with this pink dipping sauce made of cream, chile, mint jelly and ketchup. Q&A: The Scottish Actress Kelly Macdonald on Eating Out, at Home 2012-06-29T16:51:39Z His book is global in purpose and local in detail; and when Scots is used, it is as part of a wider debate about how language infiltrates, subjugates and eludes. Tales from the Mall by Ewan Morrison – review 2012-08-17T21:55:10Z England is sometimes seen as synonymous with Britain, much to the chagrin of Scots, Welsh, Northern Irish and pedants everywhere. English devolution: a view from Scotland 2010-04-23T12:25:00Z The movie spends its first half in brawny highlands humor — fighting, carousing, spit takes, guy stuff — and a lot of Scots stereotyping, as if they were Australians or something. Brave: The Princess and Her Unbearable Mom 2012-06-21T15:06:48Z Goldstone, the author of books about Catherine de Medici and Mary, Queen of Scots, is drawn to female royals who defy “tradition and stereotype,” and on that count her new subjects have much to offer. Fighting Fake News and Salacious Rumors at Versailles 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z He might be Lucky, the Scots terrier who lived with us for a mere two years before disappearing "up the country", as my father said one day when I was six. It's a dog's life 2010-04-30T23:10:00Z "Mary, Queen of Scots" will shoot next year; the producers are currently looking for a director. Saoirse Ronan to star in 'Mary, Queen of Scots' 2012-08-10T17:58:34Z Mary and Elizabeth never met in real life, and much of the dialogue in “Mary Queen of Scots” takes place in the form of letters, dictated or read in voice-over. Lessons on the Royal We, from “Mary Queen of Scots” and “The Favourite” 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z But there were no Scots on the list. Scotland should not be wasting time on blaming the English any more 2012-12-21T19:00:00Z We encounter several stages of Elizabeth’s heavily made-up look in “Mary Queen of Scots,” but one element remains constant: her nose. How Margot Robbie transformed into Queen Elizabeth I for ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Any translator into Scots faces a number of challenges. AUDIO: Tintin translated into Scots 2013-09-09T07:43:37Z The Scots are no exception, most of the time. The Eagle bears the standard Scottish stereotype 2011-03-28T09:55:28Z Backdrops aside, the contributions were identical: at least the Scots Nats and Plaid Cymru used a few graphics to garnish the arguments. Budget statements and responsesm | TV matters 2010-04-01T05:45:00Z Alexander said Scots comic writers and artists found themselves drawn to Dredd. Comic lawman Dredd's Scots roots 2012-08-14T05:37:40Z However, Fleming's dedication to classic Scottish plays, mostly in Scots, limited its audience and emphasised a generational gap; factors that led the Scottish Arts Council to withdraw its grant. Tom Fleming obituary 2010-04-20T18:08:00Z The book throbs with the vigour of vernacular Scots speech. Christmas gifts 2012: the best poetry books 2012-11-30T08:30:03Z The son of Queen Mary of Scots, King James is touted as one of the most prominent queer-coded figures in British history. The hidden history of queer British royals 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z The Scots do not have the history they have without a certain reason. A life in writing: Les Murray 2010-11-22T00:05:00Z Scots director Kevin Macdonald says Bob Marley was "beyond" famous, as he prepares a documentary marking the 30th anniversary of the music icon's death. 'Beyond' famous 2011-04-08T13:58:07Z Perhaps because of this, Scots have played a key role in the development of geology. Tonight's TV highlights: Human Planet 2011-01-13T00:05:02Z But it is clear that Wallace will always be a hero among Scots in both camps. William Wallace leads charge of TV history dramas 2013-07-20T12:10:37Z “It’s meant to be much like the Scots raising their kilts and showing their bums to the enemy as a way to taunt them,” he said. Clothes and Character: 'Theory,' 'Selma' and 'Hobbit' 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z And she certainly has some challenging parts coming up: she will play the lead in Mary Queen of Scots, and has also been cast in Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, How to Catch a Monster. Saoirse Ronan: 200 years young 2013-05-27T18:00:01Z Reader sees the question Scots will have to answer when they vote in the independence referendum on Sept. 18 as a "no-brainer," saying Scots should manage themselves. Scottish singer Eddi Reader revisits her roots at folk festival 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, the National Library of Scotland offers a Burns Poetry Grand Slam on Friday, which mixes performance poetry with Scots food. This week's new events 2013-01-19T06:00:20Z Information cards and panels will be printed in English and contemporary Scots, the "mither tongue" or dialect heavily used in Burns's work. Robert Burns museum opens at his former home in Ayrshire 2010-12-01T16:44:00Z But once she actually began work on “Mary Queen of Scots,” she never thought of the 1998 film again. How Margot Robbie transformed into Queen Elizabeth I for ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The Scots ended up voting to stay in the union. Review: Crown Jewel: King Charles III in London 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z While dangerous, and sometimes deadly, they are also arrestingly beautiful, scattered with forests of Scots Pine. TV highlights 10/08/2012 2012-08-09T18:59:01Z The windows cast light on the tombs of Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. Westminster Abbey gets new stained glass windows 2013-06-02T18:27:11Z He found himself on the winning side in 2014, when Scots voted against independence. David Cameron: Former PM making stunning comeback 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z At the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, two gold coins from the James VI era, along with a Mary, Queen of Scots gold three pound piece dating from 1555, were stolen in 2015. Lost or stolen? The treasures missing from Scotland's museums 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z But the Scots were forced immediately on to the back foot by hosts oozing power and athleticism. Dutch thump Scots to go top of Nations League group 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z If all had gone to plan for Nicola Sturgeon, Scots would have been heading to the polls for a second independence referendum. Scotland's Yes movement: Inspired or disillusioned? 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Given the extent of Sunday's celebrations, the Scots would be forgiven for showing up bleary-eyed just 48 hours later in Lille, but a side featuring eight changes held their own for periods despite the scoreline. Makeshift Scotland succumb to heavy France defeat 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z "I'm sure tens of thousands of Scots are preparing, and doing some German lessons." Tartan Army looks forward to Euro 2024 as Scotland qualifies 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The Scots exited at the group stage of the delayed finals two years ago and captain Andy Robertson says the target next summer is to improve on that showing. Fans helped Scotland become 'feared once again' - Clarke 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z In essence, the Scots must top Group A and have a better tally than four other section winners to get into pot one. Scotland are going to the Euros... so what now? 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Standing in line in Glasgow next to the Forth and Clyde canal Mandi said such events showed younger Scots there is still a "huge appetite" for independence and a "positive alternative" to Westminster. Scotland's Yes movement: Inspired or disillusioned? 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The Scots now trail Spain on goal difference but Norway, five points adrift with just one game remaining, cannot catch either side. Scotland reach Euro 2024 as Spain beat Norway 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Ms Sturgeon's role was transformed, with Scots tuning in daily to grim health briefings providing death tolls and announcements on new restrictions on everyday life. Scottish independence: How did we get here and what happens next? 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Yes, New Zealand are stronger opposition than Scotland but when the Irish attack clicks the way it did against the Scots last week, I'm not sure any team can stop it. 'Ireland's best chance to reach World Cup semi-final' 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Sadly for the Scots, it triggered a downward spiral of disappointment that grew as the game went on. 'Referee changed his mind' - Scots rue VAR chaos 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Just minutes earlier Scott McTominay triggered revelry among the Scots as he lashed a wonderous free-kick past Unai Simon, only for the goal to be ruled out after a VAR review. Agony for Scotland as Spain defeat delays Euro spot 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Having missed out on qualification for last year's World Cup, Clarke has now become the first manager to guide the Scots to successive European Championships. Scotland reach Euro 2024 as Spain beat Norway 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The chaotic reign of Mr Johnson at Downing Street, punctuated by scandals involving chief aide Dominic Cummings, ensured Ms Sturgeon's more measured approach compared favourable in the eyes of Scots. Scottish independence: How did we get here and what happens next? 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Ireland, Scotland and South Africa were drawn in Pool B with Gregor Townsend's Scots bowing out of the tournament. You can't blame Wales for World Cup draw - Gatland 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Sheriff Christopher Dickson has ruled that the alleged offences would amount to an offence under Scots Law. French holocaust denier faces extradition from Scotland 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The latter always looked unlikely - so it proved as Norway eased to a 4-0 win - and from kick-off in the sweltering Seville heat, the heft of the task facing the Scots was evident. Agony for Scotland as Spain defeat delays Euro spot 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z But as the Scots danced off the park under a clear Belgrade sky almost three years ago, the overbearing weight lugged around by this wee country's national team evaporated into the crisp, night air. 'Scotland on verge of watershed moment in Spain' 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The first minster said that he had been in touch with the Foreign Office about Scots caught up in the situation, but no numbers were provided. Hamas Israel attacks: Humza Yousaf's in-laws trapped in Gaza 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Catherine Sheldon is one of thousands of young Scots struggling with the cost of living crisis who thought they would be protected from a large rent rise. My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z They have seen them all off - the All Blacks, the Springboks, the French, the English and now the Scots, trampled mercilessly underfoot. Imperious Ireland reach quarters as Scots crash out 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z If there was a war of what-ifs between Scotland and Ireland then the Scots would win it in a canter. 'Scotland primed for shot at destiny against formidable Irish' 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Not only that, but having been poised to fail at various points during that Nations League campaign, the world did not conspire against the Scots. 'Scotland on verge of watershed moment in Spain' 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z He said the Scottish government would not fly Israeli or Palestinian flags from its buildings, but would focus on how it could ensure the safety of any Scots in Israel or Gaza. Hamas Israel attacks: Humza Yousaf's in-laws trapped in Gaza 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z In that Six Nations game, the Scots really took the game to Ireland, shocked them a bit, and gave their supporters something to shout about. 'Ireland must learn from past mistakes in Scots showdown' 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The Scots won a penalty and went for touch instead of the posts, which was an odd call when you needed scoreboard pressure. Imperious Ireland reach quarters as Scots crash out 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z His replacement, Stuart McInally, who captained the Scots at the 2019 tournament and was due to retire after this tournament, suffered a neck injury after a training session and had to return home. Slippery stairs, spider bite, tackles and bad luck knock out players at the Rugby World Cup 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z One thousand and 65 days on, it's an altogether different vibe from the plucky Scots who squeezed by Israel on penalties before carrying hope and fortune to Belgrade. 'Scotland on verge of watershed moment in Spain' 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The Scots will likely have to beat the world number one side by eight points on Saturday to qualify from Pool B for the knock-out stage. Price starts for Scotland in Ireland showdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The Scots ended five points shy of their biggest ever World Cup win over Ivory Coast in 1995. Scotland thrash Romania to set up Ireland decider 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z The Scots had wasted chances to put points on board and the Irish had a chance to show how unbreakable their defence is as a consequence. Imperious Ireland reach quarters as Scots crash out 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z I can do Australian, I can do New Zealand, I can do Scots, I can do Cockney, but I cannot do American. Fox Business host Stuart Varney gets ready to rumble at the Republican debate (without Trump) 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Having also lost Erin Cuthbert and Emma Watson before the England game, the Scots were now operating without their three most celebrated and creative forces. Stoppage-time Howard goal earns Scotland vital draw 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Kinghorn, who fumbled when trying to gather from his own kick right under the posts in the second minute, raced on to another well-timed pass from Russell to stretch the Scots' lead. Seven-try Scotland keep World Cup hopes alive 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z It was satisfying for the Scots but deeply uncomfortable for the game as a whole. Scotland thrash Romania to set up Ireland decider 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Cranky, the Scots started a bit of a scrap on the touchline when Ollie Smith tripped Sexton and sparked a pile-on. Imperious Ireland reach quarters as Scots crash out 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z The Scots have had two weeks to recover from a draining loss to South Africa on the opening weekend, while Tonga opened with a defeat to Ireland. Australia under huge pressure in Rugby World Cup match with Wales. Scotland, Tonga look to rebound 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z The Scots opened with an 18-3 defeat to defending champion South Africa two weeks ago. Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The Springboks have looked back to somewhere near their best lately, thumping the All Blacks in one of their warm-up games before taking care of the Scots in Marseille. 'Irish avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms' 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Former Scots Guard Jordan Chadwick, 32, was found dead with his hands tied behind his back in June. Body found in search for UK fighter Daniel Burke in Ukraine, say police 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z There were many thousands of Scots in town, but they were outnumbered by a bewildering margin. Imperious Ireland reach quarters as Scots crash out 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z The 32-year-old Cherry played the last 25 minutes of the Scots’ opening pool match, the 18-3 loss to South Africa on Sunday, as a replacement. Freak injury ends Rugby World Cup for Scotland player Dave Cherry 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The Scots face Romania next Saturday and conclude with a massive game against Ireland at Stade de France on Oct. Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Ashman is, however, expected to be available for the Scots' second Pool B match against Tonga on 24 September. McInally replaces Cherry after hotel stairs slip 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The 12 October meeting with the Spanish in Seville is the Scots' next chance to secure a spot in Germany in 2024. Scotland wait for Euro 2024 place after Norway win 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z At Wembley in Group D of the last European Championships, the Scots showed resilience and character to claim a goalless draw. The history of England v Scotland in numbers 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The number of Scots looking for work rose over the summer, according to the latest unemployment figures. Summer rise in number of Scots looking for work 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The Scots went in at half-time in Marseille just 6-3 down. South Africa loss not true reflection of Scots - Russell 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z A recurring nightmare for the Scots stuck in groundhog day. 'Russell and Scotland get lost in South African maze' 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Qualification for Germany would mark consecutive European Championship appearances after the Scots played in the finals in 2021 - their first major men's tournament in 23 years. Scotland wait for Euro 2024 place after Norway win 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The Boks have beaten the Scots seven times in a row, with the winning points margins weighing in at 15, 6, 18, 49, 28, 13 and 11. 'Time for underdog to bark' - Scots out to shock Springboks 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z South Africa have beaten Scotland in their past seven meetings, with the Scots' last win coming in 2010. Kinghorn returns for Scotland against South Africa 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The palace entertained Scots royalty with at least three charters being signed there by Alexander II in 1236. World archaeologists hunt for lost palace in Scottish Borders 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z It was victory by attrition, just like the Scots hoped it wouldn't be, but just as they all probably thought it would be. 'Russell and Scotland get lost in South African maze' 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The Scots have just one qualifier during this break, with their second match being the 150th anniversary game at Hampden Park against old rivals England. Euro 2024: The state of play as qualifying resumes 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Gardner refereed Scotland versus Italy this year and, again, gave 15 penalties against the Scots. 'Time for underdog to bark' - Scots out to shock Springboks 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z The Scots could qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany as soon as next Tuesday. Spain resumes Euro 2024 qualifiers without federation boss Rubiales. Italy starts post-Mancini era. 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z He spent seven years in the army as an officer in the Scots Guards regiment before he entered politics. U.K. prime minister picks Cabinet veteran as defense chief after Ben Wallace resigns 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The Scots emerged from the break and at long last started showed some intent and intensity. Scotland beat Georgia in final World Cup warm-up 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z The Scots open their Pool B campaign against holders South Africa on 10 September. Gallant Scotland fall to late penalty in France 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z It was perhaps a reflection of the way the game was going that the Scots elected to kick their next penalty at goal, Healy making no mistake to regain the lead. Two tries for Graham as Scotland beat Italy 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z It was one of the British empire's leading sugar producers where, by 1800, about a third of the island's estates were owned by Scots and heavily reliant on slavery. How a flood led family to discover slavery link 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543. In an Ambivalent Scotland, a Second Coronation for Charles 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z But some Scots won’t be celebrating as people throughout the U.K. face a cost-of-living crisis fueled by high food and energy costs. Two months after Charles III’s coronation, Scotland hosts its own event to honor the new monarch 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Last weekend's thrilling comeback to beat the French would have been a great confidence booster for the Scots, but this France team was unrecognisable from the second string that were on show at Murrayfield. Gallant Scotland fall to late penalty in France 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Next up for the Scots are home and away meetings with France. Two tries for Graham as Scotland beat Italy 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Three years later it was used again, together with the sword and sceptre which make up Scotland's Crown Jewels, to crown the infant Mary Queen of Scots. Scottish ceremony sees King Charles tread a thin line 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Like his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles is eager to assert his personal ties to Scotland, not just to win the support of Scots but also to bind them closer to the union. In an Ambivalent Scotland, a Second Coronation for Charles 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Mary Queen of Scots was the first to be crowned using the new crown and sceptre together, in 1543. King Charles to be presented with Scottish crown jewels 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Having been right in the game at the break, the Scots looked bamboozled and, at 27-10 down, in a lot of trouble. Gallant Scotland fall to late penalty in France 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z "As on so many issues, the extremist Greens are out of touch with the majority of Scots, who see the coronation and the King's commitment to Scotland as something to celebrate." Scottish Green leaders to snub King's cathedral ceremony 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z About 28,000 Scots have an inherited heart condition, the most common being hypertrophic cardiomyopathy according to the British Journal of Cardiology. Six-year-old saves mum by calling for help on Alexa device 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The last time Scots held such a referendum, in 2014, the queen played a subtle, but arguably significant, role in the outcome. In an Ambivalent Scotland, a Second Coronation for Charles 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The Scots ended the West Indies' hopes of reaching the finals and can progress by winning the final two games against hosts Zimbabwe and the Netherlands. Scotland 'right wrongs' with defeat of West Indies 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The Scots struck again eight minutes from time. Gallant Scotland fall to late penalty in France 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z A 3-0 loss to Morocco did for the Scots that summer. 'Brown was charmer who never got due appreciation' 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z While recovering in hospital, Ms Anderson created a TikTok video with images of different stages of her heart journey using Scots singing star Tom Walker's song, The Best Is Yet To Come. Six-year-old saves mum by calling for help on Alexa device 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Breaking from her usual silence on political issues, she urged Scots “to think very carefully about the future.” In an Ambivalent Scotland, a Second Coronation for Charles 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Only then might it have a chance of persuading more Scots of the merits of leaving the UK. John Curtice: What do polls say about independence? 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Scots first settled the city in 1848 and many thousands more arrived later. A look at the 9 cities hosting games for the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z It argues that under this system there is "no way to entrench or protect devolution" and says independence would be a chance for Scots to establish a "permanent, modern, written constitution for Scotland". At a glance: Constitution plan for an independent Scotland 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The constitution could include recognition of the NHS and strengthen human right protections for Scots. Humza Yousaf unveils plan for written constitution for Scotland 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Whatever their ambivalence about the monarchy, Scots by and large embraced Elizabeth. In an Ambivalent Scotland, a Second Coronation for Charles 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, which hosts the Order of the Thistle service, says the honour is "traditionally given to Scots or people of Scots ancestry". King appoints Queen Camilla to Scotland's Order of the Thistle 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z He estimated that there were 17 Scots at Leeds at one time. 'McQueen - the big man with the huge personality' 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z These include recognition of the NHS in Scotland, giving Scots the right to access healthcare available for free at the point of need. At a glance: Constitution plan for an independent Scotland 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z In 1971, having appeared as Elizabeth I in the historically dubious film, Mary, Queen of Scots, she reprised the role in BBC TV's Elizabeth R. Glenda Jackson obituary: 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z In 2014, Scots voted by 55 to 45 percent against breaking away from the United Kingdom in a divisive referendum. Scotland’s Independence Movement Is Down, but Not Out, Analysts Say 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The Scots in the crowd ramped up the noise at the start of the eighth but Lopez was now beginning to take control. Taylor has title wrenched away by Lopez in New York 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z A Scots diplomat has told how he was scrambled to join the UK government's evacuation of Brits fleeing war-torn Sudan while attending his best friend's wedding. 'I was deployed to Sudan after best man speech' 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z The report concludes that "only independence" can ensure Scots decide how their country is governed. At a glance: Constitution plan for an independent Scotland 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Polls suggest Scots aged under 24 are more likely to back independence than the average person. Scottish independence: Is it still a priority for young Scots? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Their argument was bolstered by Brexit, which took Britain out of the European Union because the majority of Scots who voted in the Brexit referendum of 2016 wanted to remain in the European bloc. Scotland’s Independence Movement Is Down, but Not Out, Analysts Say 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z She outlined three priorities for budgeting - of tackling poverty, helping to grow the economy and using tax powers to raise more funds from better-off Scots. Scottish government faces £1bn shortfall in spending plans 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Scots are being asked to share their personal experience of the pandemic. Scottish Covid inquiry: Public asked to share experiences of pandemic 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z That prompted the Scots to openly break with the king and raise an army; to get the money to fund an English response, Charles had to summon parliament. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z But now Ms Sturgeon has stood down, are young Scots still the independence generation or are they worried about other issues? Scottish independence: Is it still a priority for young Scots? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z In 2021 the Scottish Parliament backed incorporating the UN convention into Scots Law. Nicola Sturgeon 'absolutely failed' Scottish children - commissioner 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Labour's Michael Marra spoke of the "record fall in living standards" among Scots as household disposable income drops. Scottish government faces £1bn shortfall in spending plans 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Mr Yousaf encouraged Scots to find out more about carbon monoxide poisoning. Humza Yousaf pays tribute to Scot Jamie Carsi found dead in Spain 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The Scots were third in this year’s Six Nations, their highest finish since 2018, and have climbed to No. 5 in the world rankings. Gregor Townsend extends deal as Scotland rugby coach to 2026 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z South Asian Scots recently told Newsbeat they hope the new leader gives them a voice. Scottish independence: Is it still a priority for young Scots? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Free meals for all Scots primary pupils 'will go ahead' Nicola Sturgeon 'absolutely failed' Scottish children - commissioner 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Several hundred other Scots also made the trip to London to be closer to the main event, with some camping for several days in dreary weather. Parade marks Coronation as celebrations continue across Scotland 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z She highlighted advice from organisations such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Safer Tourism Foundation which says Scots should consider a carbon monoxide alarm as "essential holiday packing". Humza Yousaf pays tribute to Scot Jamie Carsi found dead in Spain 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Several hundred other Scots also travelled down to witness the first event of its kind for 70 years from the streets. Scotland celebrates the Coronation of King Charles 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z The item, the Coronation Chair, was commissioned by King Edward I of England to accommodate the Stone of Scone, which was captured from the Scots in 1296. Where Should a King Sit? A 700-Year-Old Chair Will Do. 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z They said a shortage of habilitation teachers was made worse because Scots students had to travel to England to train. Young blind people in Scotland ‘risk losing independence’ 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z But Britons in general and Scots in particular, even if they happen to have a soft spot for the monarchy, are culturally far less likely to gush over the grandeur of the occasion, she said. Coronation time: A bit of Harry Potter and Monty Python, more than a little national self-reckoning 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Tens of thousands of Scots paid their respects as her coffin traveled to Edinburgh, where it lay in state before being flown to London. Scotland’s Coronation Day: Charles Souvenirs, Anti-Monarchy Rallies and Shrugs 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z For the first time, the ceremony will include portions in three languages — Welsh, Scots Gaelic and Irish Gaelic — that are associated with the British Isles. Prayer, pomp merge in Charles’s coronation as female clergy, non-Christians join centuries-old rite 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Ireland pummelled away at the Scots, winning a penalty in the home 22, and attempting to maul their way to the opening try. Scotland thrash Ireland to end Six Nations on a high 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z It was used for the coronation of Scots kings for hundreds of years before being taken by Edward I of England in 1296, during the Wars of Independence. Stone of Destiny heads south for coronation 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z England's King Edward I seized the stone from the Scots in 1296, and it was incorporated into the Coronation Chair he ordered in 1308 for London's Westminster Abbey. Historic Stone of Scone moved to London for King Charles' coronation 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z He said he was shot twice, once in the chest and again in the back, while he worked with the Scots Guards in Helmand Province. Afghan interpreter Jamal Barak who was shot twice denied compensation 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z In many of the forests that remained, open stands of fire-adapted Scots pine had been replaced by crowded, more fire-prone plantations. Scientists plan a comeback for Ukraine’s war-ravaged forests 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z There was also a slight increase in the number of Scots unavailable for work. Unemployment in Scotland falls to record low 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Giovanni Raineri's side will hope to build on their success when they play the Scots next Saturday and host Wales in their final game of the campaign. Italy beat Ireland to secure first Six Nations win 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z He also mentioned the contribution made to the founding of the US by immigrants from an Ulster Scots background - the community which is associated with modern-day unionism. Delicate diplomacy on show in Joe Biden's Belfast visit 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Scottish Curling, the sport's governing body, tweeted: "Shooting at 96.5 per cent overall accuracy as a team, there was no stopping the Scots today." Scotland's curlers celebrate 'amazing' world championship win 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z And with the Scots claiming three in the eighth, the hosts conceded. Scotland stun Canada to become world champions 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z In the 2014 referendum, Scots voted by 55 percent to 45 percent against independence. Nicola Sturgeon’s Husband Arrested in Inquiry Over Their Party’s Finances 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Sturgeon had led Scotland since 2014, when Scots narrowly voted to remain part of the United Kingdom. Husband of ex-Scottish leader arrested: Report 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Britain’s vote to leave the European Union two years later when a majority of Scots wanted to stay, and Scotland’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic brought new support for independence. Man, reportedly husband of ex-leader Sturgeon, held in SNP funding probe 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Fellow Scot and film producer Gillian Berrie said the fact that Moscow is "littered with architecture designed by Scots" was a big help when choosing locations in Scotland. Tetris filming falls into place as Scotland doubles for Russia 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Venues, too, are struggling to make ends meet as Scots are forced to reign in their spending. 'It's tougher than ever to be a comedian' 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z They were a shadow of the team that had the Scots clinging to a half-time lead. Terrific Scotland stun Spain in seismic victory 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Ms. Sturgeon took over the leadership after Scots voted by 55 percent to 45 percent against independence in a referendum in 2014. Scotland’s Top Party, Reeling From Divisions, Picks a New Leader 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z It said the proportion of patients seen within the 4-hour target at Accident and Emergency departments was falling and hundreds of thousands of Scots were waiting for hospital procedures, outpatients appointments and diagnostic tests. Humza Yousaf: who is Scotland’s new SNP leader replacing Nicola Sturgeon? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z While about four in 10 Scots still support independence, the departure of Sturgeon - a charismatic and commanding leader - may slow some of the momentum behind a break up of the United Kingdom. Scotland's next leader to be announced with independence movement in crisis 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Finally there is the party's old Scots fiefdom, stretching from Ayrshire in the west through the central belt to Fife in the east, where the SNP have dominated with a pro-independence, pro-European message since 2015. Where next for Scotland as the Nicola Sturgeon era ends? 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z But Robertson points out the Scots had two narrow 2-1 wins over Cyprus in the last Euro qualifying campaign. Robertson wary of Cyprus and 'toughest group' 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z For so many Scots, lockdown was a tough and lonely experience. The shops dealing with the long shadow of Covid 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Warburton selected seven Irishmen, four Frenchmen, three Scots and an Italian. Sexton or Russell? Six Nations team of the tournament 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Britain's vote to leave the European Union two years later when a majority of Scots wanted to stay, and Scotland's handling of the coronavirus pandemic brought new support for independence. Scotland's next leader to be announced with independence movement in crisis 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Andrew also points out that Scots have quite different tastes, according to where they live. How the Scottish morning roll became a national treasure 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z However, Argentina refused to surrender, and so in June another brigade which consisted mainly of Welsh and Scots Guards were sent to open up a southern flank. Falklands War: Sir Galahad troops 'were sitting ducks' 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Last month, the Office for National Statistics revealed that 41% of Scots are still home or hybrid workers. The shops dealing with the long shadow of Covid 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Despite raising taxes on the richest Scots, the SNP leader was also accused by the left of cosying up to capitalists. SNP leadership: The battle raging for the party's soul 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z After limiting the damage to just three points, the Scots went down the other end and battered the Irish line until the door was prized ajar and Sione Tuipulotu sent Jones careering through to score. Ireland one win from Grand Slam after beating Scots 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Despite recent events at Morton's, there is no sign of the Scots losing their appetite for the morning roll. How the Scottish morning roll became a national treasure 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The Scots Guards were dropped off by the Royal Navy on to landing craft five hours from shore, and were almost hit by another British ship. Falklands War: Sir Galahad troops 'were sitting ducks' 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Mr Yousaf defended his record as health secretary after a BBC poll suggested one in five Scots had paid for treatment in last 12 months. Yousaf might use snap Holyrood vote to secure independence 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z "We talked to pipe bands and the Ulster Scots Association and anybody we could to see what music was important to them, what music would they like to hear us playing," Ms Treacy-Dunne explains. Cross-Border Orchestra of Ireland: A fusion of Irish and Ulster Scots culture 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Fourteen is also the number of times he's played against the Scots, so Sexton is as good an outside observer as you'll find. 'Ireland's best ever meet Scotland's best since '99' 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z He was then sacrificed early on as the champions were forced into a reshuffle after Haouas's sending off against the Scots. England v France: Five key battles 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z James Lowe reported calf soreness after that encounter in Rome but is passed fit to start the crucial encounter against the Scots. Sexton returns as Ireland make six changes 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z And an opinion poll for BBC Disclosure suggests one in five of Scots or a family member has recently paid for private medical care. Child spinal surgery delay claims are being checked - Sturgeon 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Scots have spoken of their delight after being treated to a "magical" Northern Lights display. Scots drop everything to chase 'magical' Northern Lights display 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Finn Russell darted over the line and converted his own try to make it a four-point game and set up a grandstand finish with 10 minutes left but ultimately the Scots fell just short. France puncture Scotland title hopes in Paris epic 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z The policies lacked democratic legitimacy because they had, the argument ran, been repeatedly rejected by Scots at the ballot box. Allan Little: The story of Scottish independence - what next? 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The Scots have won their opening two matches in this year's Championship, defeating England and Wales. Watson to start for Scotland against France 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z "But we must accept that many Scots look at Tory Britain and conclude the way out is the way forward," he will add. Starmer: No deal with SNP under any circumstances 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Nobody expects the Scots to give up their dreams of independence, just as nobody expects Irish nationalists to give up their goal of a united Ireland. Pursuing Deal on Northern Ireland, Sunak Seeks Calmer Waters for U.K. 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Recent polls suggest Scots are about evenly split on the issue of independence. Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z But most concerning for the independence cause, opinion polls suggested Scots were not in favour of many of the measures in the Bill. Allan Little: The story of Scottish independence - what next? 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z They ponder that if left-leaning Scots, currently drawn to the SNP, do return to Labour, it could depress support for independence sufficiently to remove it as the dominating topic at the heart of Scottish politics. Nicola Sturgeon resignation: Where does it leave the future of the UK? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z She received a further boost during the coronavirus pandemic as many Scots looked favorably on her handling of the crisis, which drew a distinction with how England approached the pandemic. Divided Views of Sturgeon Among Scots Reflect Wider Political Schism 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Sturgeon, 52, has led Scotland since 2014, when Scots narrowly voted to remain part of the United Kingdom. Scottish leader Sturgeon quits with independence goal unmet 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z She maintains that Scots live by decisions made in faraway London by lawmakers and bureaucrats, and that Scots want full democracy and real freedom. Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon, flag-bearer for independence, to resign 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Ms. Sturgeon has proposed that the Scots treat the next British general election, which must be held by January 2025, as a de facto referendum on independence. Scotland’s Leader Quits, Citing Toll of the Job 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The Scots will look to get back on track against Philippines on Saturday. Wasteful Scotland punished in defeat by Iceland 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Managers also said work started on Tuesday to chop down trees on Goose Hill, including mature Corsican pine and Scots pine, to make way for an access road for the planned Sizewell C station. Sizewell B power plant outage for 66-day maintenance project 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z No coach in history has won more games against the Scots than the redoubtable Kiwi. 'Forget bogeyman Gatland. This is Scotland's time' 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z YouGov, the pollster, says that for most of her leadership, the majority of Scots said she performed well. Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon, flag-bearer for independence, to resign 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Support for independence has waxed and waned since 2014, when Scots voted against leaving by 55 percent to 45 percent. Scotland’s Leader Quits, Citing Toll of the Job 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z If the Scots had shown a ruthless steak, Iceland could have had no complaints about being four down just after the half-hour mark. Wasteful Scotland punished in defeat by Iceland 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z There are about 50,000 words worth of new material, a book’s worth of new words from Mary, Queen of Scots. Scientists Decipher 57 Letters That Mary, Queen of Scots Wrote before Her Beheading 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Secret letters written in code by Mary, Queen of Scots during her imprisonment in England have been uncovered and decoded by a team of cryptographers. Mary Queen of Scots: Secret letters written during imprisonment decoded 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z More than 50 encoded letters sent by Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th Century have been found and deciphered by an international team of cryptographers. Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z England are looking to bounce back from their opening defeat by the Scots when they face Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. Slade included in England's 36-man squad for Italy 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The challenge for the Scots, as it was last year, is following up that success with victory over Wales in their next game. Six Nations talking points after thrilling weekend 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The pinewoods' tree species include Scots pine - Scotland's national tree - as well as birch and juniper. Scotland's ancient Caledonian pinewoods could vanish - study 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Dr John Guy, a history fellow at the University of Cambridge who wrote the 2004 biography of Mary Queen of Scots, said the discovery was "a literary and historical sensation". Mary Queen of Scots: Secret letters written during imprisonment decoded 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z "It's a stunning piece of research, and these discoveries will be a literary and historical sensation," said Dr John Guy of Clare College Cambridge, the leading historian on Mary Queen of Scots. Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Last year, Scotland’s prime minister issued a formal apology to the estimated 4,000 Scots, mostly women, who were accused of witchcraft up until 1736. Connecticut may exonerate accused witches centuries later 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Last week, for the first time, the British government overruled Scotland’s Parliament, scuttling its plan to make it easier for Scots to change their gender. Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement? 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z But the lament, sung for well over a century at Ulster Scots gatherings, is in fact the work of Lady Carolina Nairne. Burns Night: Lady Carolina Nairne's poignant work mistaken for bard's 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z "This is the most important new find on Mary Queen of Scots for 100 years," he added. Mary Queen of Scots: Secret letters written during imprisonment decoded 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z She told BBC Scotland the vast majority of Scots want fox hunting to be banned "because it is such a cruel activity". New Scottish fox hunting bill to pass 20 years after ban 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Separately, a team of Swedish researchers showed that logging in Scots pine forests shrank the fungal community by 95 percent. With forests in peril, she’s on a mission to save ‘mother trees’ Never popular among Scots, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the main architect of Brexit, made only rare public appearances in Scotland, where his presence invariably attracted a throng of noisy protesters. Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement? 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The song books introduced her work to the Ulster Scots community through the many family and cultural connections across the so-called Narrow Sea in Northern Ireland. Burns Night: Lady Carolina Nairne's poignant work mistaken for bard's 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The independence movement suffered a major blow in 2014, when 55 percent of Scots voted to remain in the United Kingdom. What U.K. veto of Scottish gender bill means for secession, LGBT rights 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Scots face England at Twickenham in their opening game on 4 February. Four uncapped players in Scotland Six Nations squad 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z When Holyrood passed legislation to enable Scots to change their gender more easily, many campaigners hoped it would draw a line under a debate that's simmered away in Scottish politics for years. Clash looms on Scottish gender bill as UK government considers veto 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z The latest figures for A&E departments showed a record 1,925 Scots spent 12 hours or more waiting in the week leading up to Christmas. Scotland's A&E departments not safe for patients, says doctors' union 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z But the simplicity and heartfelt nature of her songs have had a strong and lasting appeal for the Ulster Scots community - even if they didn't know she wrote them. Burns Night: Lady Carolina Nairne's poignant work mistaken for bard's 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z But pro-independence advocates say Britain’s subsequent vote to leave the European Union, which was opposed by a majority of Scots, changed the circumstances. What U.K. veto of Scottish gender bill means for secession, LGBT rights 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Latest figures for A&E departments showed a record 1,925 Scots spent 12 hours or more waiting in the week leading up to Christmas. Nicola Sturgeon chairs emergency meeting on NHS winter pressures 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z MSPs backed a move towards a self-identification system last month, meaning that Scots will no longer require a medical diagnosis to change gender, and the timescale will also be cut to a matter of months. Clash looms on Scottish gender bill as UK government considers veto 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z It could be a white Christmas for many Scots after a winter weather warning was issued. White Christmas forecast for Scotland as weather warning issued 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Dr Frank Ferguson, director of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Ulster, agrees that the achievements of Lady Nairne deserve to be better recognised and celebrated by Ulster Scots. Burns Night: Lady Carolina Nairne's poignant work mistaken for bard's 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z "It is a disgraceful waste of public money at a time when Scots are grappling with the cost-of-living crisis and our NHS is totally overwhelmed." Cost of Supreme Court Indyref2 case revealed 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The Supreme Court has since ruled that MSPs cannot set up a vote without Westminster's backing, but the government insists it is committed to offering Scots a choice on their future. Scottish budget likely to target higher earners 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Ellie is a long time advocate of reforms which would allow Scots to change their gender more easily. Clash looms on Scottish gender bill as UK government considers veto 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z The self-titled "new Scots" want to be allowed to work while awaiting decisions on their applications. 'If I buy a bus ticket I can't eat for two days' - asylum seeker Aymen 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The culture, language and identity bill will allow the use of Irish in courts and see the appointment of Irish and Ulster Scots/Ulster British commissioners. Stormont stalemate: Northern Ireland fails to restore power-sharing 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z A Scots beautician has called the baby she lost her "guardian angel" after a miscarriage led to the diagnosis of an aggressive breast cancer. 'The baby I lost to miscarriage saved my life' 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The best chance fell to Liverpool's Steve Nicol, but his effort was clawed clear and the Scots were out after a goalless draw. Dalglish, Souness, Rod Stewart & the 1986 World Cup 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The Fighting Scots were led by Chase Morgan with 12 points and seven rebounds. Weston’s 12 lead Middle Tennessee over Maryville (TN) 69-46 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z He joined the Scots Guards at the outbreak of World War II before being transferred to a newly-formed strike force, the Commandos. David Stirling: The rogue soldier who created the SAS 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Waves of Finns, along with Scots and Swedes, came to Maine to work the granite quarries. Ukrainian Flags Are on Display All Over Maine. Why? 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The government did allow a referendum in 2014, in which a majority of Scots voted to remain in the United Kingdom, by 55 percent to 45 percent. U.K. Supreme Court rules that Scotland cannot hold independence referendum 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The Scots, it said, did not meet the threshold of being an “oppressed” people who would warrant such status. Scotland Cannot Unilaterally Vote on Independence, Top U.K. Court Says 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Polls suggest Scots are about evenly split on independence - and also that a majority of voters do not want a new referendum anytime soon. U.K. top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Polls suggest Scots are about evenly split on independence — and also that a majority of voters do not want a new referendum anytime soon. UK’s top court to rule on Scottish bid for independence vote 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z These UK-wide additional taxes are set at Westminster, so any increase would hit Scots in their pockets. Autumn Statement: How are tax and benefits different in Scotland? 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The independence question was complicated two years later in the June 2016 vote over Brexit — in which the Scots strongly backed remaining in the European Union, by 62 percent to 38 percent. U.K. Supreme Court rules that Scotland cannot hold independence referendum 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z In 2014, Scots voted against leaving by 55 percent to 45 percent. Scotland Cannot Unilaterally Vote on Independence, Top U.K. Court Says 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z John McGinn gave the Scots hope but his stunning strike was mere consolation. Ragged Scotland slip to friendly defeat in Turkey 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z A bill that aims to make it easier for Scots to legally change their gender is to be amended. MSPs vote for changes to gender recognition bill 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Venezuela had the Scots reeling, but they recovered to see out the win. Scots beat Venezuela despite Castellanos stunner 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Russell, the main protagonist having been parachuted straight in at fly-half after not being picked for the original squad, added a penalty to his conversion to give the Scots a 17-14 lead at the break. Scotland lose out but give sluggish All Blacks scare 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z That could feed the desire of Scots to break away, given that Brexit was never popular there. Scotland Cannot Unilaterally Vote on Independence, Top U.K. Court Says 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z France booked a semi-final spot with their win over the Scots and will now face USA to confirm top spot in Group B. Wales see off USA to keep World Cup hopes alive 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Delivered as part of Northern Ireland's New Decade, New Approach agreement, additional funding to the Ulster Scots and Irish Language Broadcast Funds have helped develop numerous film productions. An Cailín Ciúin: 'A breakthrough moment' for Irish language films 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Scotland's fourth victory in six outings sent Venezuela, 27 places below the Scots in 52nd place in the world rankings, to a fifth consecutive defeat. Scots beat Venezuela despite Castellanos stunner 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z That's win number 32 against the Scots for New Zealand, but boy they were given a scare. Scotland lose out but give sluggish All Blacks scare 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z The Scots passed up a very kickable three points and went for the corner in search of more. Late agony for Kinghorn as Australia edge Scotland 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z But if Wales are victorious against the Scots on Thursday then a semi-final spot will be theirs. Wales see off USA to keep World Cup hopes alive 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z That means UK ministers taking more interest in areas which were devolved to Holyrood in 1999, in a bid to remind Scots that they have two governments working for them. Rishi Sunak: What will new prime minister mean for Scotland? 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z More than two million Scots are being offered both vaccines during the course of the winter vaccine programme. Scots over-50 urged to get winter Covid and flu booster jab 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z The only women in sculpture in Edinburgh are Queen Victoria and Mary Queen of Scots - neither on the city's historic Royal Mile. Great niece backs sculptor in row over feminist Elsie Inglis statue 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Moments later Glen Young was held up over the line as the Scots pushed for a second try. Late agony for Kinghorn as Australia edge Scotland 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z “Regardless of our political views, Scots recognize that there is something that binds us together.” Ian Hamilton, 97, Who Stole a Scottish Relic from Westminster Abbey, Dies 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z The Scots stunned two-time champions West Indies in their opener in Australia, only to lose from a strong position against Ireland. Berrington proud as Scotland bow out of World Cup 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The Scots, who beat West Indies on Monday, were effectively in a knockout situation, but only mustered 132-6 in the face of some wily Zimbabwe bowling. Scotland out of World Cup after loss to Zimbabwe 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The Scots progressed to the main draw of the World Cup last year, but have played only two full T20s since then. Ireland stun Scotland with T20 World Cup comeback 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The Scots beat Group B's favourites by 42 runs in the Men's T20 World Cup and now need to beat Ireland or Zimbabwe to have a chance of making the Super 12s. 'Performance of their lives' - but Scots need more 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Ms Sturgeon says this would dismiss any scare-stories about Scots needing to produce a passport to visit relatives in England. What's the plan for an independent Scotland? 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The plan now is for Scots and Scottish businesses to continue using the British pound, without seeking joint control of it. Five questions on the economics of independence 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z This could come to Scots directly in welfare benefits and indirectly through the block grant to Holyrood, with limited ability for MSPs to use tax varying and welfare powers to mitigate the effects. Liz Truss versus The Markets 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Australia will be heavy favourites against the Scots. Scots must rise again for huge Australia game 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z One more victory is likely to put the Scots into the next phase, although there is a scenario where three teams could finish on two wins, meaning progress would come down to superior run-rate. 'Performance of their lives' - but Scots need more 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z |
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