2 h. ago 150th anniversary event explores the trailblazing women behind QMU

As part of Queen Margaret University’s 150th anniversary celebrations, a special public talk and Q&A will explore the remarkable legacies of women who shaped Scotland’s history and are associated with the institution.

Politics

20 h. ago Scotland at the Women's Rugby World Cup: Possible quarter final opponents and remaining pool game

The Scots are facing by far their toughest match of the tournament so far this weekend.

Sport

3 d. ago Donna Kennedy backs Scotland to pull off shock victory over England in 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland took a huge step to reaching the knockout stages with a 38-8 win over Wales in their opening match, and could be on a collision course with hosts and favourites England in the last eight.

Events

5 d. ago Woman who lost three babies demands end to "postcode lottery" for pregnancy sickness pills

Lauren Stenhouse is calling for fairer access to a drug that's the only licensed anti-sickness medication for pregnant women in the UK but is largely unavailable in Scotland.

Politics

7 d. ago Scotland at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Remaining fixtures, squad, history, how to watch, qualification

The Scots will be looking to build on a promising opening match.

Politics

9 d. ago Scotland crush Wales in crunch clash to take huge step towards Women’s World Cup quarter

Scotland 38-8 Wales: Francesca McGhie’s hat-trick helped Scotland to a perfect start and well placed to make the last eight

Events

1 week ago Trump makes major FIFA World Cup announcement – but people are more interested in his hat

Donald Trump has split the internet after he made a huge announcement about the World Cup 2026 hosted in the US – but some could only focus on his interesting new hat

Politics

1 week ago Rugby World Cup team news: Scotland fuelled by ‘sour taste’ in must

Crunch Group B tie in Salford is likely to be decisiveScots lost to Wales during group-stage exit in 2022It may be on day two of the Women’s Rugby World Cup but Scotland’s meeting with Wales on Saturday afternoon has the hallmarks of one of the tournament’s most important group games.Canada are likely to win Group B, meaning the Celtic clash in Salford may effectively represent a knockout game less than 24 hours after the tournament kicks off. The stakes are high, as is motivation for Scotland on multiple fronts. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Pride and progress as Scotland's women start Rugby World Cup campaign

Nick Freer says the women’s game is about changing perceptions as well as winning matches

Politics

1 week ago Why success in Salford holds key to Scotland's progress at Women's Rugby World Cup

Easson can go out on a high but guiding squad to knockout phase

Politics

1 week ago Scotland Women believe this is their strongest ever team as World Cup comes right into focus

Skeldon makes it as multitude of injury fears allayed

Politics

1 week ago Wales Women name team for World Cup opener and get huge boost

Wales Women begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Scotland on Saturday

Politics

2 w. ago For Women Scotland launches legal action against Scottish Government on gender

The Supreme Court ruled in April that the words “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex.

Politics

2 w. ago For Women Scotland launches new legal action against Scottish ministers on gender

The group said it has ‘little choice’ but to take further legal action

Politics

2 w. ago For Women Scotland launches legal action against Scottish ministers on gender

The group believe some Scottish Government policies are ‘inconsistent’ with the UK Supreme Court ruling.

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' letters: Deluded gender activists need to be brought to book

A reader hits out at the National Library of Scotland’s decision to pull The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht from its ‘Dear Library’ centenary exhibition

Politics

2 w. ago Sex for Sale: Trade in human flesh moved off streets as traffickers made millions promising women new lives

Many women who now advertise sex services online in Scotland are also the victims of ruthless people trafficking gangs

Economics

2 w. ago Rape survivors go head to head with controversial mens’ rights group outside Parliament

Members of Justice for Innocent Men Scotland (JIMS), who have been slammed for targeting women speaking out on abuse, are to be met with a counter protest at Holyrood.

Events

3 w. ago Fugitive Nicholas Rossi faces alleged victim in court as US rape trial begins

He was extradited from Scotland and is accused of sexually assaulting two women in 2008.

Events

3 w. ago 'Please help us': Why Scotland must hear voices of Afghan women suffering under Taliban's gender apartheid

As Susan Dalgety listens to young Afghan women describe how they have been all but erased from society, she begins to cry. But her tears soon turn to anger

Politics