Scotland
Several People in Scotland Received Twice the Normal COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
While a spokesperson told The Scotsman that the mix-up had not caused any "serious health issues," COVID-19 vaccine overdoses have been linked to several hospitalizations.
Scottish Voters Reluctant About Independence Amid Pandemic Struggles
Ahead of parliamentary elections in Scotland this week, support for independence has waivered amid the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit.
Comedian Says She's 'Barred from America' After Holding C-Word Trump Sign
Comedian Janey Godley claims her anti-Trump sign got her banned from America. "I'd love to go back now Joe Biden's in charge," she said.
Dog Mauls Swan, Causing Outrage: 'Next Time It May be a Child'
A wildlife rescue organization in Scotland told a local news outlet that the swan's injuries were "not life-threatening."
Tesla Slides Down Snowy Street and Collides With Car in Viral Video
After the Tesla crashed into a parked car, a second video showed another car losing control on the same hilly street in Glasgow, Scotland.
Scottish Petition Posted to Rename Airport Near Trump Golf Club After Biden
After rumors of a post-presidential visit by President Donald Trump to Scotland surfaced in January, a petition to rename a local airport after President-elect Joe Biden was posted online.
Scotland Leader Says Trump Not Welcome Amid Rumors of Planned Overseas Trip
"Coming in to play golf is not what I would consider to be an essential purpose," Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said of Trump's possible visit.
Lara Trump Downplays President Skipping Inauguration, Says He May Still Win
"There is a reality that it could be Donald Trump who gets inaugurated on January 20. We still have to wait and see what happens, Lara Trump told Fox Business Tuesday.
Seal Escapes Killer Whale Attack by Climbing Rocks in Tense Video
"It was absolutely amazing to see something so dramatic and intense in person," said 27-year-old Haydn Thomason.
Scottish Head Tells EU 'Scotland Will Be Back,' Renews Independence Talks
Recently, 15 polls have shown that a majority of Scottish voters support leaving Great Britain. Plus, two-thirds of Scottish voters opposed Great Britain leaving the European Union.
Scotland's Free Period Products Praised as 'Tampon Tax' Still In 35 States
Legislation which ensures local authorities have a legal duty to offer period products passed through the Scottish parliament unanimously on Tuesday.
This 'Absolute Unit' of a Sheep Has Been Compared to a Nightclub Bouncer
People thought the picture of the sheep was hilarious with some claiming it looked like a former "The Voice" judge or a contender for the next NFL draft.
Trump Pays Tribute to Sean Connery, Says Actor Helped Him on Golf Project
"I was having a very hard time getting approvals for a big development in Scotland when Sean stepped in and shouted, 'Let him build the damn thing,'" the president tweeted.
Three Dead After Train Derails in Scotland
Emergency services are at the scene after the train derailed, causing the engine to burst into flames.
Trowels in Lay-Bys Placed for Those who Need "Urgent Toilet Breaks"
Those needing to relieve themselves by the side of the road will now be able to find trowels near 90 lay-bys.
'White Power' Spray-Painted at Bus Stop Amid Black Lives Matter Protests
Authorities in Aberdeen, Scotland, condemned the racist messages spray-painted onto two bus stops and a storefront window Thursday morning.
Loch Ness Monster Experts Are Dubious About New Alleged Sighting
No, those aren't pictures of Nessie. It's most likely a large catfish swimming around Loch Ness.
Man Makes 1,200-Mile Round Trip During Lockdown to Donate Stem Cells
Rob Slight, 29, who lives in in Orkney, Scotland, said the timing was "ideal" because he had been furloughed from work due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cold War Nuclear Bomb Tests Altered Rainfall Thousands of Miles Away
Discovery could have implications for future geoengineering research into influencing rain.
Gin Distillery Switches to Producing Hand Sanitizer for Local Community
Several craft booze businesses across Scotland are currently turning their attention to help fix an apparent shortage of alcohol-based sanitizer gels in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Scotland's Isle of Skye Was a Dinosaur Party 170 Million Years Ago
Researchers have found around 50 footprints at two sites on the island.
Scotland Set to Become First Country to Make Period Products Free For All
The Period Products Bill made it through the first stage of the legislative process with unanimous support, but politicians warn there need to be major amendments if it is to pass into law.
Vast North Sea Dam Could Theoretically Protect Europe from Sea Level Rise
"It might be impossible to truly fathom the magnitude of the threat that global-mean sea level rise poses," researchers wrote in a study.
Ancient Stone Circle May Have Been Built to Attract Lightning, Study Says
Scientists say one of the stones was hit by one huge lightning strike or multiple smaller ones.
Radioactive Dust Released at Nuclear Site Contravened Multiple Regulations
The site was operational between 1954 and 1994 but is now in the process of being decommissioned.
Dead Sperm Whale With 220 Pounds of Plastic in Its Stomach Found on Beach
The whale was a 20-tonne young male found on the sandbanks of a Hebridean island in Scotland. An autopsy revealed plastic cups, bags and gloves among other things had become stuck in its stomach.
Deer May Be Evolving to Give Birth Earlier in Response to Climate Change
Researchers say their findings represent some of the first evidence that evolutionary changes are affecting the time of year that wild animals give birth.
Trump Organization Exec Gives Public Address at Extremist Church
Sarah Malone, the Vice President of Trump International Scotland, gave a talk hosted by controversial evangelical church, Destiny Church, on Thursday.
YouTube Removes Videos Linked to Jailed Pick-up Artist
Adnan Ahmed, 38, of Glasgow, Scotland, was sentenced to two years in jail after being convicted of acting in a threatening or abusive manner towards five girls.
Donald Trump Golf Course Hit by Vandalism and Theft Since He Took Office
Police Scotland recorded 11 crimes at the golf course between the start of the April 2015 and August 31 this year, figures obtained by "Newsweek" show.