The festival of the intricately crafted textiles of the Shetland Islands, a remote archipelago off Scotland’s coast, draws hundreds of knitters from around the world for all things wool.
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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Gets Driver’s License at 53
The former first minister, who resigned and quit as leader of the Scottish National Party before her arrest in June, said seeking a driver’s license at 53 had taken her out of her comfort zone.
Storm Babet Drops ‘Exceptional’ Amount of Rain on Scotland
Storm Babet has already dumped more than 26 inches of rain on the region, far more than is normal for this time of year.
Storm Babet Brings Heavy Rain to Scotland
Britain’s weather agency warned that as much as a month’s worth of rain is expected to fall between Thursday and Friday.
UK’s Labour Holds Party Conference After a Big Win
Just ask Britain’s opposition Labour party.
Scottish By-election Result: Labour Beats S.N.P. in Key Parliamentary Vote
The opposition party took back a parliamentary seat in a win that observers said showed a path to power in next year’s general election.
Resurgent Labour Party Sees Scotland as Springboard to Power
As the Scottish nationalists stumble, a by-election near Glasgow this fall will test support for the opposition Labour party ahead of Britain’s coming general election.
Hundreds of Flights Canceled After ‘Technical Issue’ With U.K. Air Traffic Control
Britain’s air traffic control agency experienced a system fault that lasted several hours, leading to widespread disruption and delays.
The 1,300-Year Search for the Loch Ness Monster: A Timeline
An expedition to find the creature will take place this weekend in Scotland. Here’s a look at previous attempts.
Jacobite Hero Bonnie Prince Charlie Gets a Fresh Face, Acne and All
The prince, Charles Edward Stuart, led a Jacobite uprising in the Scottish Highlands in 1745. A new recreation of his face seeks to humanize the man behind the legend.