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


Fabric discovered in Scottish Highlands bog may be the oldest traditional tartan ever

The 55 cm by 43 cm (about 22 inches by 17 inches) Scottish artifact is slated to go on display at the Scottish V&A Dundee museum’s Tartan exhibition on April 1.

THE EILEAN DONAN Castle in western Scotland

Research vessel tips over in Scotland, 35 people injured

23 people were treated at a hospital and 12 were treated at the scene at Imperial Dock, Leith.

View of the research vessel Petrel after it tipped on its side in a dry dock in Leith, near Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, March 22, 2023.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to stand down with no clear successor

After nearly 10 years at the forefront of Scottish politics, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's time is coming to a bumpy end.

  First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon reacts as she answers questions on Scottish Government issues, during a news conference at St Andrews House, in Edinburgh, Britain February 6, 2023.

British lawmaker's email account hacked by Russian group

The lawmaker urged the public to stay vigilant after being targeted with a fake mail, purportedly sent by a staff member.

 A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.

This young American couple had Scotland’s first-ever queer Jewish wedding

When they began wedding planning, a Jewish wedding wasn’t on the table, as neither even knew yet that they would convert.

 A WEDDING canopy is seen against the backdrop scenery of the Mediterranean Sea.

Police Scotland refers to pedophiles as 'minor-attracted people'

Changing the language used to refer to pedophiles was apparently intended to be a part of an effort to stop child abuse.

 Scottish Government COVID-19 press conference at St. Andrew's House, Edinburgh with the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch, and Chief Constable, Iain Livingstone

Lockerbie bomb maker suspect is in US custody

The bomb on board the Boeing 747 en route to the United States killed all 259 people on board and 11 on the ground, the deadliest-ever militant attack in Britain.

Lockerbie bombing: Pan Am Flight 103, 21 December 1988

Scottish plumber finds 135-year-old message hidden in a bottle

"I was moving a radiator and cut a random hole to find pipework and there it was," Peter Allan told BBC Scotland.

 Illustration of a message in a bottle

‘Prove you’re a Jew!’ A cautionary tale for all immigrants in Israel

It is important for other Anglos to know about this story. It appears that neither age nor decades as an Israeli citizen ensure that an individual can avoid this irrational situation.

 The writer celebrating his 90th birthday with friends from ESRA Beersheba. (From left) Estelle Schulgasser, Jeremy Weil, Helen Stohl, Irwin and Ethel Weintraub, Dr. Albert Jacob, Carole Rosenblatt, Dr. John and Ruth Grabinar, Joan Avigur, Ingrid Barzel (chair of ESRA Beersheba) and Judy Levine.

Edinburgh and New England for the Jewish Visitor

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 47

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