Scotland

Trial for alleged builder of bomb in 1988 Lockerbie attack postponed by US judge days before start

The Boeing 747 exploded minutes after takeoff from London on December 21, 1988, killing all 259 people on board, including 190 Americans, and 11 people on the ground in Scotland.

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988, is shown in this Alexandria Sheriff's Office photograph taken in Alexandria, Virginia on December 11, 2022.
Ancient stone circle found underground at Machrie Moor in Scotland, July 15, 2026.

Hidden for millennia: Mystery ancient stone circle discovered beneath Scotland's Machrie Moor

Police officers stand guard, ahead of expected arrival of US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025.

Scottish counterterrorism police investigating apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

A voter casts their ballot at a polling station during early voting for the mayoral election in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., October 25, 2025.

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says


Monster hunt: Scotland launches largest search for the Loch Ness Monster

This weekend, hundreds of volunteers will take part in a search for Scotland's mythical lake-dweller, affectionately known as Nessie.

 Illustration depicting the mythical Loch Ness Monster

Ancient cemetery discovered at UK Spaceport site in Shetland Islands

The archaeological findings include pits, large boulders, and burnt bones, all pointing toward the existence of a ritual cremation cemetery.

 Shetland Isles

Man behind viral blue-black dress photo accused of trying to kill wife

The couple that sparked a worldwide debate over the colors of a dress is now faced with allegations of domestic abuse and attempted murder, shedding light on a troubling story of suffering.

 Murderer, holding a knife, face to face with a terrified woman in a basement (illustrative).

A non-denominational yeshiva opens in Scotland, inspired by models in US and Israel

The founders of Azara, which is based for the summer in Edinburgh, hope to offer a pluralist space for intensive study of Talmud and other holy books.

 A young ultra orthodox Jewish man seen reading a newspaper in between studies at the Yeshiva Ateret Israel, in Jerusalem, September 2, 2013

Cool and fascinating places in Europe to escape Israeli summer heat in

The Israeli summer is unbearable for almost all of us, and there is no doubt that we would not refuse a short getaway to a cooler climate for a vacation.

 OSLO’S OPERA HOUSE.

Glasgow's Yiddish-speaking cafe shuts down after alleging antisemitism from 'leftists'

The cafe said in a statement published on its website that members of its collective were suffering from “burnout” due to the stresses of “struggling under capitalism and kyriarchy."

 A cup of coffee (Illustrative)

A mythical mystery: Did these tourists really see the Loch Ness monster?

While touring the famous Loch Ness water in Scotland's Highlands, a stunned husband and wife Etienne and Elaine Camel snapped a photo of a "huge dark shape."

 Illustrative image of a supposed 'Nessie sighting' on Loch Ness.

King Charles anointed with Israeli oil consecrated in Jerusalem

The oil has been blessed by the Jerusalem-based leaders of both the Greek Orthodox Church and the Anglican Church.

 ST. EDWARD’S CROWN, which will be used to crown King Charles III during the coronation. Seen in 2013, it hadn’t been outside the Tower of London for six decades and was displayed to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s June 2, 1953, coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Archaeologists find Roman numerals on Scottish Stone of Destiny

This ancient stone dates back nearly 1,000 years.

Scotland's renowned "Stone of Destiny"

Humza Yousaf sworn in as Scotland's leader as bid for unity falters

Yousaf, the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, pledged an oath of allegiance to King Charles at Scotland's Court of Session in Edinburgh.

 Humza Yousaf speaks after being announced as the new Scottish National Party leader in Edinburgh, Britain March 27, 2023.