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A spokesperson said: "Due to heavy snow and Met Office amber and yellow weather warnings the University will remain closed tomorrow, January 5, for a further day with most staff not returning to work until we reopen, which we are working hard to do on Tuesday, January 6.

The "Old Firm" in Scotland is one of the hottest derbies that the football world has to offer. Even though Celtic and Rangers face each other several times every year, each encounter electrifies the

SCOTS have been warned of travel chaos and school closures as amber warnings of snow and ice are rolled out across the country. Blizzard-like snow and black ice is forecast for most of Scotland

Steve Clarke has been at the helm for Scotland since 2019, which has included two appearances at the Euros (2020, 2024) and now the World Cup. His previous managerial experience includes stints in England and Scotland. A former defender at Chelsea, Clarke has now become the longest serving manager in Scotland's national team history.

The SNP has declared it "vital" for all major international sporting events to be broadcast on free-to-air television, preventing public exclusion. This comes as Scotland's men's football team prepares for their first World Cup since 1998,

Scotland's best result in the World Cup is a Group stage (1954,1958,1974,1978,1982,1986,1990,1998) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 36 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for Scotland on June 13 against Haiti in Foxborough, Mass.

Here is Scotland's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

Prices in Edinburgh ticked up, while high-end home values declined almost everywhere else, including prime London

The first baby born at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on New Year's Day was another boy, Charlie, at 02:45. Mum Alanah said: "The midwives have been unbelievable, so well looked after. A great start to the New Year." The first babies of 2026 have been welcomed by delighted parents across Scotland.