3 h. ago Lower rugby tackle height linked to drop in head collisions – study

Researchers used video analysis to study 18,702 tackles.

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12 h. ago Wildfires Scotland: How bad are the wildfires in Scotland and why do they start?

Firefighters have said some people are still unaware wildfires happen in Scotland, despite them happening each year

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17 h. ago Scotland Under 20 star on the move as TV personality mother lets slip his next club

19-year-old set to join new Premiership club

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25 h. ago The best possible wedding gift? Leaving the reception without saying goodbye | Polly Hudson

Newlyweds spend a ridiculous amount of money to have the same conversations over and over. That’s why it is time to embrace the French exitTurns out it’s not only intricate dances and lip-syncing – there is common sense on TikTok, too. An idea circulating there is that a new wedding rule should be introduced, stipulating that guests must not say goodbye to the happy couple, but should just leave. That way, the newly spliced spouses are allowed to enjoy the most expensive party they will ever throw, rather than being persistently interrupted and pulled off the dancefloor.While your kneejerk reaction may be that this is rude, ungrateful ghosting on the most special day of their lives, stop for a moment and think about it rationally – and mathematically. A wedding reception can easily have 150 guests, some of whom will be in couples. Even if they’re bored witless, social convention dictates that people usually stay until the last, say, two hours of the night, which means one or two goo...

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43 h. ago Scottish wildfire forces evacuations as blaze spreads north from Galloway

Emergency crews deploy helicopters to douse flames as blaze reaches Loch Doon after change in wind directionEmergency services are continuing to battle a wildfire that started in Galloway, south of Scotland, and has spread north into East Ayrshire, forcing the evacuation of walkers and wild campers.The blaze started in the Newton Stewart area on Friday, then spread northwards over the weekend after a change in wind direction to reach Loch Doon. Residents living nearby were advised to keep windows and doors closed and police told people to avoid the area. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago 7 things to do when it's sunny in Scotland as heatwave starts and Scots bask in blue skies

Scots across the country have been basking in blue skies and sizzling sun after a spring heatwave got underway.

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2 d. ago Edinburgh Rugby reaction: QF opponents revealed, Darcy Graham injury and MRI scan for stricken forward

Quarter-finals beckon for Edinburgh after win over Lions

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3 d. ago Edinburgh Rugby reaction: 'Massive opportunity', Darcy Graham injury and MRI scan for stricken forward

Quarter-finals beckon for Edinburgh after win over Lions

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3 d. ago Full list of Bank of Scotland branches to close starting next week

Several Bank of Scotland branches are to shut down between now and the end of June, with closures beginning as soon as next week.

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer 'hopes to win over Donald Trump in tariffs row with trip to Scotland to meet the King

Although the trip is not directly linked to diplomatic efforts to improve tariffs between the UK and the US, some Whitehall officials are hoping that the royal itinerary makes way for constructive talks.

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3 d. ago Harry Kane to Man United transfer truth emerges as £54m release clause stance explained

Manchester United have been heavily linked with Harry Kane in the past and the Reds' interest may pique at reports of a release clause at Bayern Munich.

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4 d. ago Man United told to get one over on Chelsea by signing £40m man 'better than anything they have'

Man United are being heavily linked with Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap ahead of this summer's transfer window.

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4 d. ago Scotland to host luxury superyacht with tickets starting from £16,000

The luxury superyacht will begin its journey in Reykjavik, stopping in multiple Scottish locations, and conclude in Amsterdam

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4 d. ago Andy Robertson facing stark Liverpool choice this summer as Alan Shearer gives Scotland star two options

Robertson has been an Anfield mainstay but Arne Slot has been linked with another Premier League left back

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4 d. ago What channel is Edinburgh Rugby v Lions on? TV, live stream, team news plus who winners plays next

Full details ahead of Edinburgh Rugby’s match against Lions in Challenge Cup

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4 d. ago 'Looking positive...': £17m Scotland star on course to end 521

The Scottish international defender is closing in on a first-team return.

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4 d. ago Gabby Logan sends sweet message to her 'absolute rock' on special day

The BBC presenter and former Scotland rugby star have been married since 2001

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5 d. ago Pep Guardiola's 'incredible' verdict on transfer target will excite Man United

Man United will be in the market for a striker this summer and they are being heavily linked with Ipswich Town's Liam Delap - but the timing may not necessarily be right.

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5 d. ago Scott McTominay 'misprofiled' at Man Utd as Napoli star names 3 strengths he couldn't execute

The Scotland star has earned rave reviews at Napoli since swapping Old Trafford for a fresh start in Serie A

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5 d. ago Greg Taylor sees Celtic free agent suitors go to incredible lengths to sign him as Scotland star set to cash in

The Hoops full-back is set to become a free agent in the summer with options in the MLS also still live

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