22 h. ago What is the IBA World Championships prize pot? Historic amateur boxing purses revealed

THE IBA world championships return this year in Dubai - with a never-before-seen amateur boxing money at stake. Held over 12 days, the world’s best talent from the amateur code compete for medals and money while representing their nations. Over 100 nations and 400 boxers are involved, including four from Scotland and two from England....

Sport

22 h. ago Highland hideaway named as Scotland's best boutique hotel with five more praised by judges

From the Highlands to the lowlands, Scotland’s boutique hotels have shone brightly in a nationwide guide.

Events

22 h. ago Why Scotland needs 'national coalition' to save NHS from ruin

The NHS is facing an existential crisis so serious that politicians of all parties need to work together in a formal way

Politics

22 h. ago Scotland isn’t just going to space — it’s building a space nation

Scotland is not just preparing for launch. We are preparing for leadership

Politics

24 h. ago Cash strapped Police Scotland's shock £3 million overtime bill

Scotland's national force say they spent £3million on overtime in one month to enable them to police serious and organised crime, protests and other events.

Economics

35 h. ago Gregor Townsend whips up Scotland World Cup fever as double qualification grips nation

Toony spoke as he reacted to the rugby team's draw just 24 hours before the men's football team discover their fate

Politics

42 h. ago Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales

Champions South Africa face Italy, Georgia and RomaniaIreland and Scotland in pool with Uruguay and PortugalThe host nation Australia will face their traditional rivals New Zealand at the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 after the draw was made in Sydney on Wednesday. The Wallabies, hosting a second men’s tournament, were guaranteed to face a top-ranked nation in Pool A due to a current world ranking of seventh, and the renewal of their fierce rivalry with the All Blacks is perhaps the most appetising possible outcome from the draw.The potential for a “Bledisloe Cup” opening match to kick off the global showpiece, on 1 October 2027 in Perth, will be a hugely attractive prospect for fans. Chile, playing at a second Rugby World Cup after their debut in France in 2023, and debutants Hong Kong are also in Pool A. England, who won the men’s tournament in Australia 22 years ago, have been pitted against their Six Nations rivals Wales, with Tonga and Zimbabwe the other sides in Pool F. Wales ...

Politics

66 h. ago Scotland's population hits record high amid ‘unprecedented demographic shifts’

Statistics from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show the number of people living in Scotland has risen to 5.55 million.

Events

4 d. ago Man arrested in Aberdeen in connection with shooting of teenager in England

‘Non-stop’ investigation into shooting of teenager involves Scotland’s national force

Events

4 d. ago Many Brits are just discovering wild fact about the Scottish flag

Today (November 30) is Saint Andrew's Day, a national day of celebration in Scotland. And some people are only just realising a wild fact about the country's flag

Politics

6 d. ago The origins of St Andrews Day and why it is Scotland's national holiday

People across the world will be celebrating their Scottish heritage this weekend.

Politics

6 d. ago John Barclay reveals Scotland blueprint after turbulent Quilter Nations Series

Scotland won just two matches from four internationals, beating the USA and Tonga but succumbing to both the All Blacks and Argentina

Politics

7 d. ago National Timber Group: 169 jobs axed and six Scotland branches shut as firm goes into administration

Six company sites have closed with immediate redundancies after National Timber Group went into administration

Politics

8 d. ago Scottish Rugby deliver major update on Gregor Townsend future as Six Nations and Red Bull addressed

Townsend to lead Scotland into Six Nations despite disappointing autumn

Politics

8 d. ago Scottish Rugby chief backs Gregor Townsend with 'no evidence' coaching change is required

Townsend to lead Scotland into Six Nations despite disappointing autumn

Sport

9 d. ago Pride of Scotland Awards launch search for nation's unsung heroes

Teenage cancer survivor Georgie Hyslop, 17, has told how scooping her award at last year's ceremony left her 'on cloud nine'.

Events

9 d. ago 'Complete': Scotland plot Six Nations plan to make up for November Tests pain as CEO prepares for questions

Burke claims performing on that level for full match can reap rewards

Politics

1 week ago The lack of a national review of grooming gangs in Scotland puts us out of step

Record View says there can and should be an inquiry into the grooming gang scandal in Scotland that gets answers for victims quickly.

Events

1 week ago How World Cup joy for Scotland can make us a happier healthier nation

Dr Fergus Neville can see the psychological benefit to Scotland of qualifying for the World Cup

Politics

1 week ago Euan McColm: A father’s shared joy with his son and the whole nation over Scotland win and how we needed it

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