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In Scotland, a very posh summer camp for grown-ups

Falconer Richard Scot with a hawk on the estate at Gleneagles, a luxury hotel built in the manner of the great Scottish castles, in Auchterarder, Scotland.
Falconer Richard Scot with a hawk on the estate at Gleneagles, a luxury hotel built in the manner of the great Scottish castles, in Auchterarder, Scotland.

US trial of alleged Lockerbie bomb-maker may begin in January

Abu Agila Mohammad Masud is accused of building the bomb that brought down a Pan Am flight in 1988, killing 270 people.
Abu Agila Mohammad Masud is accused of building the bomb that brought down a Pan Am flight in 1988, killing 270 people.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 14, 2026

Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.
Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.

Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish parties to hold independence summit

Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.
Scottish Nationalist Party leader John Swinney (left), Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru in Wales (centre) and Michelle O’Neill of Irish Republicans Sinn Fein said they would meet in Cardiff to press for self-determination votes in their territories.

Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won’t talk about Scotland ‘yet’

US President Donald Trump and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin (left) attending the trophy presentation of the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel on Sept 13.
US President Donald Trump and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin (left) attending the trophy presentation of the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel on Sept 13.

Air traffic control issue disrupts flights at major UK airports

A passenger uses a mobile phone while others look at a departure board displaying cancelled flights at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 in London, Britain, on Sept 8.
A passenger uses a mobile phone while others look at a departure board displaying cancelled flights at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 in London, Britain, on Sept 8.

Napoli's McTominay to miss Arsenal clash after successful heart procedure

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Morocco - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay shoots at goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Paul Rutherford/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Morocco - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay shoots at goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Paul Rutherford/File Photo

No away fans at Old Firm matches for rest of the season, says SPFL

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Scottish League Cup - Quarter Final - Rangers v Celtic - Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - March 8, 2026 General view of police officers on the pitch after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Scottish League Cup - Quarter Final - Rangers v Celtic - Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - March 8, 2026 General view of police officers on the pitch after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had 'terrorism connection'

A view of the hotel at the Trump Turnberry Golf Resort Turnberry, Scotland, Britain October 3, 2020. Picture taken October 3, 2020. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
A view of the hotel at the Trump Turnberry Golf Resort Turnberry, Scotland, Britain October 3, 2020. Picture taken October 3, 2020. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is accused of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988.
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is accused of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988.

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