Her charismatic nationalism made independence from Britain a mainstream idea. She championed that idea for her many decades in office.
Tag: Scotland
With the Stone of Destiny and Mary’s Crown, Scotland Names Charles King
While this one was purely ceremonial, it offered the king a chance to mend fences with a nation that is not hugely enamored of him or the monarchy.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Arrest
Support for Scottish independence has dipped, but backing for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom is fragile, too. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest leaves the fate of the movement in flux.
Your Monday Briefing
Nicola Sturgeon is arrested in Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Is Arrested in Financial Inquiry
The arrest of Ms. Sturgeon, who resigned as leader of the Scottish National Party in February, follows that of her husband, previously the party’s chief executive, and of its former treasurer.
Scotland’s Coronation Day: Charles Souvenirs, Anti-Monarchy Rallies and Shrugs
The crowning of King Charles III will be a test of sentiment about the monarchy in Scotland, where many supporters of independence see the royals as part of the Britain they want to leave behind.
Barlocco Island in Scotland Listed for $180,000
Reaching Barlocco Island is challenging, and staying there for any length of time even more so. Still, dozens are vying for the 25 acres of nature.
A Pink Door Is Deemed Too Bright for Edinburgh
Miranda Dickson was told that the color failed “to preserve the character” of the Scottish city’s New Town district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This week she painted the door peacock green.
U.K. Seafood Exports Race Against the Tides of Brexit
British seafood is prized in France and Spain far more than at home. Britain’s exit from the European Union hasn’t halted exports, but the path from sea to stovetop is fraught with new obstacles.
Scotland’s National Party Picks Humza Yousaf to Succeed Sturgeon
Humza Yousaf is on course to become the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, and when that happens, he will confront several daunting obstacles.