Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Saturday said she had "never been more certain" of achieving Scottish independence. Brexit, Britain's departure from European Union trading arrangements is set to be preceded by Scottish elections in the months ahead.

Scotland First Minister says she has 'never been more certain' of independence from UK

Scotland became the first country to legalise free access to menstrual products like tampons and pads in public facilities on Tuesday. Scottish parliament voted in favour of the “Period Products bill” on Tuesday, coming in months after legislators lent their support to the cause.

Scotland becomes world's first country to make menstrual products free

US President Donald Trump's company has been given permission by Scottish authorities to build a second golf course in northeast Scotland despite local objections.

New Trump golf course in Scotland gets go ahead despite environmental fears 

Bar and pub workers dumped ice outside Glasgow City chamber on Friday night (local time) as pubs and bars were closed as part of coronavirus restrictions. The restrictions will be in effect for 16 days from Friday.

Scotland: Bar workers dump ice to protest against coronavirus shutdown in Glasgow

Restrictions on Pubs and bars in Scotland came into effect at 1700 GMT on Friday. The establishments shut their doors as they began 16-day closure imposed by the government.

Scotland: Pubs and Bars close as coronavirus restrictions come into effect

All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland are to be closed under new measures aimed at tackling a surge in coronavirus cases.

Pubs closed in Scotland under new COVID-19 restrictions

Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday was given a green light for her independent country to join the European Union. Ever since the EU referendum in 2016, the Scottish National Party have argued for a second independence vote so that an independent Scotland could apply to return to the EU.

No more 'legal barriers' for independent Scotland to join EU: Nicola Sturgeon

A passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland on Wednesday, with reports of "serious injuries" in what First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described as "an extremely serious incident".

Three deaths and 'serious injuries' reported after Scottish train derails during storms

Drinkers queued for more than a hour to get into beer gardens as they reopened across Scotland today following 13 weeks of lockdown.

Thousands of Scots head to pub as beer gardens reopen after 3 months

A four-year-old Bull deprived electricity to 800 houses in Scotland. Ron, the bull managed to knock off a transformer from an electric pole while scratching his back.

Ron: The bull who deprived 800 Scottish homes of electricity with just one 'scratch'

Scotland is all set to become the first nation to make tampons and sanitary pads free. The Scottish parliament advanced legislation on Tuesday that would ensure free universal access to tampons, pads and other menstrual products, in a huge stride for the global movement against period poverty.

Scotland can become first nation to offer free sanitary napkins and tampons

The United Kingdom's departure from the EU has revived the Scottish independence movement with many arguing it would be the only way back into the European club of nations. Scotland voted to stay in the European Union by a majority of 62 per cent in the 2016 Brexit referendum.

UK: Bigger challenges still lies ahead of Brexit?

Brexit: What do the common people think?

Britain's Brexit-day front pages expressed both joy at the country's imminent departure from the European Union and remorse and trepidation on Friday as the UK prepares to go it alone after nearly half a century as part of the bloc.

'New dawn' or 'biggest gamble'? UK headlines on Brexit day

Scotland must be allowed to hold another referendum on its place inside the United Kingdom following the crushing victory of the nationalists in the election, leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday.

Scotland must be given new independence vote: Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland will face Israel in the Euro 2020 playoff semi-finals at Hampden Park, while Ireland visit Slovakia following a draw on Friday at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland.

Scotland v Israel, Slovakia v Ireland in Euro 2020 playoff semis

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay will have a scan on his ankle on Monday after hobbling off the field in their 3-1 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United's McTominay set for ankle scan, a doubt for Scotland

The Scottish National Party will call for a new referendum on independence next year, its leader said on Tuesday, after polls indicated growing support of a breakaway from the rest of Britain.

Scottish nationalists want new independence referendum in 2020

Japan's "Ferraris" hit top gear Sunday as the hosts beat Scotland 28-21 in a barnstorming Rugby World Cup clash to create history by reaching the quarter-finals.

Japan beats Scotland 28-21 in Rugby World Cup, reaches quarter-finals

Rugby World Cup organisers gave the go-ahead for Japan's crunch match against Scotland on Sunday despite the fall-out from Typhoon Hagibis, which swept through Japan causing widespread flooding and leaving at least 11 people dead.

Japan-Scotland Rugby World Cup match gets go-ahead after typhoon Hagibis

There is another big blow for UK's PM Boris Johnson. Scotland's highest civilian court ruled that the suspension of UK's Parliament is unlawful. UK govt reverted saying the suspension of UK Parliament is necessary. WION speaks to London Bureau chief Mandy Clark for more on this.

WION Dispatch: UK govt reverted Scotland saying 'suspension of UK Parliament is necessary'

There is another big blow for UK's PM Boris Johnson. Scotland's highest civilian court ruled that the suspension of UK's Parliament is unlawful.

Scotland's highest civilian court: Suspension of UK Parliament is unlawful

Belgium kept their 100 per cent record intact in Euro 2020 qualifying Group I with a Kevin de Bruyne-inspired 4-0 demolition of a disappointing Scotland side at a subdued Hampden Park on Monday.

Kevin de Bruyne inspires Belgium to 4-0 rout of Scotland

Russia recovered from conceding an early goal to beat Scotland 2-1 away in their Euro 2020 Group I qualifier on Friday. John McGinn raised Scottish hopes by knocking in a loose ball for his first international goal after 11 minutes but Russia fought their way back into the game and Artem Dzyuba equalised five minutes before halftime.

Russia hit back to beat Scotland in Euro qualifier

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