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(L to R) Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) leader John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales, Mary Lou McDonald, president of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein and Michelle O’Neill, vice president of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein pose together with a memorandum of understanding as they attend a meeting in Cardiff, Wales on September 14, 2026, to press for self-determination votes in their territories. (Adrian DENNIS/AFP)
September 14, 2026, 5:28 pm
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish parties sign agreement asserting right to leave UK
SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein sign memorandum of understanding declaring ‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end,’ days after Trump backed a united Ireland
By Kimberley Mannion
(L-R) First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill; First Minister of Scotland John Swinney; First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, Andy Buchanan/AFP, Mark Naftalin/AFP) (L-R) First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill; First Minister of Scotland John Swinney; First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, Andy Buchanan/AFP, Mark Naftalin/AFP)
September 13, 2026, 11:47 pm
Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh leaders said planning effort to dissolve the UK
Declaration on right to hold independence referendums expected to be signed in Cardiff Monday, days after Trump endorsed Irish reunification in visit to Dublin
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Police on guard duty at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, July 25, 2025, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
August 28, 2026, 2:14 pm
Prosecutors: Palestine activists who damaged Trump Scottish golf course had ‘terrorism connection’
Protesters from banned Palestine Action group charged with ‘maliciously’ damaging greens, painting ‘political and offensive slogans on the grass’ of Turnberry golf resort last year
By Reuters
Police cuff a shirtless man seen earlier chasing an Asian man and trying to break into a restaurant while holding a large weapon, in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 19, 2026. (Screen capture: X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 21, 2026, 6:59 pm
Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Five hurt in series of assaults by armed man seen chasing an Asian man, trying to break into restaurant; Muslim groups blame ‘political rhetoric that demonizes entire communities’
By Reuters
A knife-wielding assailant during an apparent anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 19, 2026. (Screenshot: X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 21, 2026, 3:47 am
Counterterror police probe after 5 hurt in apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Shirtless man filmed wielding knife in Scottish city’s streets, yelling during arrest that he’s ‘protecting the country from these fucking Muslim bastards raping our young daughters’
By Jill Lawless
Ferencvaros' head coach Robbie Keane ahead of the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Ferencvaros in Nottingham, England, January 29, 2026. (AP/Morgan Harlow)
June 5, 2026, 5:36 pm
Celtic soccer fans protest tapping of Robbie Keane as coach over stint in Tel Aviv
Keane joined Maccabi Tel Aviv as coach in June 2023 and won a title, but left amid the Gaza war; pro-Palestinian fans of Scottish team call decision to hire him ‘unconscionable’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Celtic fans waving a Palestinian flag hold smoke flares during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Celtic FC at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
October 20, 2024, 2:33 pm
Scottish soccer club fans daub graffiti cursing murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Celtic fans defaced bleachers with ‘Fuck Hersh’ graffiti after losing 7-1 to Borussia Dortmund; an Israeli player left the team in March because of anti-Israel sentiment
By ToI Staff
A demonstrator wearing a t-shirt reading 'Red card for Israel' chained himself to the goal post prior to the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 League B Group 2 qualifying soccer match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 31, 2024. (ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
May 31, 2024, 10:36 pm
Israel-Scotland women’s soccer game delayed after protester ties himself to goal post
Some 400 anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Glasgow stadium; game played without supporters ‘following extensive security consultations’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Celtic's Israeli striker Liel Abada attends a team training session at the Celtic Training Centre in Lennoxtown, north of Glasgow on October 24, 2022. (ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
March 8, 2024, 3:15 pm
Israeli soccer player exits Scottish team after pressure over pro-Palestinian displays
Signing with US Major League Soccer club Charlotte, Liel Abada says ‘leaving Celtic wasn’t in my plans, yet life’s unpredictable turns remind us we’re not always in control’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Vincent Reynouard, prosecuted for contesting crimes against humanity, poses during his appearance before the Saverne criminal court, September 27, 2007. (Frederick FLORIN / AFP)
February 4, 2024, 4:25 pm
Scotland extradites Holocaust denier to France to face charges
Vincent Reynouard has been convicted multiple times for Holocaust denial and antisemitic posts on social media
By AFP
File: A shadowy shape that some people say is the Loch Ness monster in Scotland in 1934, later debunked as a hoax. (AP Photo)
August 27, 2023, 7:53 am
Largest hunt for Loch Ness monster in decades sets off
Enthusiasts use drones, thermal scanners and boats with infrared cameras to try and find the mysterious creature that according to popular folklore inhabits the Scottish lake
By STUART GRAHAM
Sylvan Adams at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, August 4, 2023. (SWpix via JTA)
August 8, 2023, 12:52 pm
Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams wins cycling world championship in Scotland
Philanthropist comes first in 65-69 age group, says victory significant as it’s his first world event representing Israel, after previously competing under Canadian flag
By jacob gurvis
File: Morgan Halleb packs Pink Peacock food for delivery. (Pink Peacock/ via JTA)
June 23, 2023, 2:21 am
Glasgow’s queer Yiddish-speaking cafe shuts after alleged antisemitic threats
The Pink Peacock, which operated on a ‘pay-as-you-can’ basis, closes doors after ‘astonishing amount of antisemitic vitriol,’ claim owners
By Jacob Judah
Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, February. 15 2023. (Jane Barlow/Pool via AP/File)
June 11, 2023, 8:12 pm
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in party finance probe
Spokesperson says ex-first minister is cooperating with police investigation of use of 600,000 pounds ($754,000) intended for Scottish independence campaign
By Jill Lawless
Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf, is sworn in as Scotland's first minister, the first Muslim in the role, at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on March 29, 2023. (Jane Barlow/Pool/AFP)
March 30, 2023, 8:07 pm
Scotland’s new Muslim leader reflects UK’s booming political diversity
First Minister Humza Yousef joins country’s first Hindu prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and London’s Pakistani-descended Mayor Sadiq Khan as faces of multi-ethnic political scene
By Jill Lawless
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