Scrum-half Caity Mattinson becomes the third member of the Scotland squad to retire after Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by England.

Dominant on a dreich afternoon, England booked their place in the World Cup semi-final with a prolonged display of power that Scotland could not contain.

When it comes to travel-bragging, Scotland has it all: outstanding castles, clan history, and just-caught crustaceans; misty mountains, moorland, and an almost make-believe atlas of islands; brain-hurting whiskey, bronze beaches, and stylish kilts.

Two critically ill children and their families have arrived in Scotland from Gaza for treatment. Health Secretary Neil Gray confirmed the Scottish government had committed to supporting the treatment of up to 20 Palestinian youngsters, expected to arrive in Scotland in the coming weeks.

Scotland has rolled out what it hails as the world’s first film and screen curriculum, giving pupils aged 3-18 hands-on filmmaking experience.

Scotland stay on course for World Cup after beating Belarus behind closed doors. The Independent. Belarus vs Scotland live: Steve Clarke’s side hoping for their fi

England romped into the Women's World Cup semi-finals, but coach John Mitchell felt their 40-8 victory over Scotland should have been more emphatic, accusing Sunday's opponents of cynically disrupting the game.

I did see some stones that looked a little too perfect,” said the winner of the Stone Skimming World Championships. The offending contestants were disqualified.

Scottish whisky maker Ardbeg just unveiled Ardbeg House, a bold 12-room-and-suite locale that's an homage to Islay and the distillery.

Steve Hackett has announced a Best of Genesis And Solo Gems tour for England and Scotland for October. The tour starts at Camridge's Corn Exchange, culminating with a return visit

Priced 195 euros for a neck warmer and up to 3,600 euros for the peacoat, the Barrie x Mackintosh collaboration will be sold from Sep. 25 at Barrie stores and on its e-commerce site as well as selected retail locations worldwide.