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Scotland
Scotland has been part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland since 1707.
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How Trump's trip split Scotland
How Trump's trip split Scotland
The US president has a soft spot for Scotland — but the feeling isn't mutual for most Scots.
Porridge: Simple, healthy and nutritious
Porridge: Simple, healthy and nutritious
Porridge made from oats is primarily associated with Scotland, and has been eaten at breakfast for centuries.
Scotland: Loch Long's hidden pollution problem
Scotland: Loch Long's hidden pollution problem
Tucked away in the Scottish Highlands, Loch Long appears pristine — but it’s heavily contaminated with microplastics.
How video games help young patients beat the hospital blues
How video games help young patients beat the hospital blues
At Glasgow Children's Hospital, the UK’s first full-time gamer-in-residence is making sick kids' stay more fun.
Fact check: JD Vance's free speech claims debunked
Fact check: JD Vance's free speech claims debunked
US Vice President JD Vance has accused Europe of curtailing free speech. DW examines his controversial claims.
Storm Eowyn hits Ireland, Scotland, N. England
Storm Eowyn hits Ireland, Scotland, N. England
The Republic of Ireland recorded wind gusts of 183 kilometres an hour — its strongest on record.
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Taliban restrictions force women to study medicine abroad
Nineteen women who had to stop studying when the Taliban came to power are finishing their medical degrees in Scotland.
Stonehenge monument came from Scotland via sea
Detailed analysis of monument’s Altar Stone points to origin in northernmost part of Britain, rather than local area.
Scottish farmers cultivating algae to tackle climate crisis
Scottish farmers are transforming algae into a treasure that supports climate sustainability and business opportunities.
Are Scottish fishers victims of Brexit?
Fishers in northwestern Scotland have blamed Brexit for lower profits, fewer workers and too much red tape.
Scotland caught up in heated debate over new hate speech law
An amendment to Scottish law aims to better protect people against hate crimes, but the ruling has been controversial.
Scotland replants for the climate
Scotland's hills were deforested centuries ago. Major reforestation campaigns are changing that.
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