As he welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Canada to his country estate this week, the king was sending a message to the world.
Tag: Scotland
Storm Eowyn Leaves a Third of Ireland Without Power
The storm brought 100 mile-per-hour winds to the island and also battered Scotland and northern England. Britain’s weather office issued a red warning, its highest level of alert.
U.K.’s First Drug Consumption Center Is Set to Open in Glasgow
Scotland, which has the highest rate of recorded drugs deaths in Europe, is opening a new facility for users to inject illegal drugs under medical supervision.
Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying
As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.
Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse
Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age.
Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse
Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age.
The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises
The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.
Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69
He led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain.
At a Remote Scottish Pub, a Pint Worth Hiking 20 Miles
The Old Forge on the rugged peninsula of Knoydart is a community-owned meeting point for locals and visitors — at least those willing to trek across the wilderness.
Wild Boars Are Wreaking Havoc in Scotland’s Countryside
Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep.