The playing of national anthems before international football matches is a time-honoured a tradition. For a final time before the kick-off and the ushering in of the blood, sweat, tears and passion, ...

England has a rose, Wales a daffodil, Ireland a shamrock and Scotland the purple, prickly but proud thistle which has been a national emblem for centuries, here’s why. The national flower of Scotland ...

AN MSP has renewed calls for the Scottish Government to adopt an official national anthem. Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, has echoed the sentiments of some fans after Scotland’s qualification ...

As independent stock exchange’s across Europe become part of larger borse groups, there is one group working to launch a new trading venue with a focus on ‘capitalism for good’. The launch of the ...

Any buskers wanting to entertain the Tartan Army in Boston or Miami wil face a huge bill on top of soaring travel and hotel ...

THE Flower of Scotland has a special place in the heart of every Scot. But little do most of us know the story behind perhaps the most famous ever rendition of the anthem. The former was led by the ...

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Scotland fans give their reactions to the 4-2 over Denmark that secures a place at the World Cup finals for Steve Clarke's side.

The bizarre cases were among at least 6,300 non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) recorded in 2024 COPS are still logging bizarre hate incidents — including the singing of anthem Flower of Scotland at an ...

COPS are still logging bizarre hate incidents — including the singing of anthem Flower of Scotland at an English railway station. An investigation by The Sun reveals how police — under fire for not ...