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Scotland
Scotland has been part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland since 1707.
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UK votes in array of elections, including key Scotland vote
Voters across Britain have cast ballots in various polls — with Scotland of paramount interest
Scotch whisky producers worried about leaving UK
Whisky producers fear more problems for the industry as Scottish nationalists pledge to leave the UK and rejoin the EU.
Scotland: Paving the way to independence?
Seven years after Scots voted to remain a part of the UK, the question of independence is front and center once again.
An airport on the beach
If you fly to the Scottish island of Barra, you land right by the sea. Part 7 of our series "Extreme Places".
Scotland's drug crisis spirals out of control
In Scotland, Europe’s drug death capital, progress is painfully slow on setting up drug consumption rooms.
Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon faces calls to resign
She is under fire over her handling of an inquiry into harrasment complaints against her political rival, Alex Salmond.
Will the UK tunnel from N. Ireland to Scotland?
Many have rejected the idea of a tunnel linking Britain with Northern Ireland as a fantasy, but the idea is still alive.
Raptors become targets of poaching in Scotland
Eagles and hawks have found themselves a new competitor for their prey: Well-to-do hunters on the Scottish moors. A threat to human hunters of red grouse, these raptors have become targets themselves. The problem has gotten so bad that new laws are being brought in to restrict hunting, while new technology is helping pinpoint where those protected predatory birds are being illegally killed.
The birds
Whether you consider yourself a birder or find the avian kind tend rather to ruffle your feathers, there's no denying birds are a critical part of the natural world. But in too many cases, birds are under threat. We visit the moors of Scotland, where eagles get illegally killed; and Kenya, where vultures and the African crane are in decline. Plus: Storks in Spain addicted to junk food.
Ocean energy about to ride a wave
A greatly underutilized renewable power source could be the missing link to a carbon-free future.
Restoring forests to preserve Scotland's salmon
Wild salmon, the so-called king of fish, is fighting for survival across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Many salmon populations are in steep decline in the face of dams, fish farming and climate change. And in Scotland, one project is focusing on forests to ensure survival of wild salmon at a crisis point. As it turns out, forests feed salmon just as salmon feed the forests.
UK leader heads to Scotland amid independence calls
Scotland's leader, Nicola Sturgeon, questioned whether the trip was "really essential" during a lockdown.
Brexit: Can the UK really go it alone?
For the first time, a member nation has left the European Union. But can the UK really go it alone?
Coronavirus digest: Scotland to enter full lockdown
Scotland's leader says she is more concerned about the coronavirus situation now that at any other point since March.
Ancient Egyptian artifact found in cigar box
A long-lost artifact from the Queen's Chamber of the Great Pyramid in Giza has been rediscovered in Aberdeen.
Brexit: Spotlight turns to Scottish independence
As the UK inches closer to a no-deal Brexit, the arguments around independence in pro-EU Scotland are gathering pace.
Why Scottish salmon need forests to survive
Why forest restoration could be key to the survival of Scotland's wild salmon.
Scotland: Sturgeon hints at legal move to force 'indyref2'
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has refused to rule out going through the courts to force a Scottish independence referendum.
Free tampons and the fight against period poverty
Lack of affordable menstrual hygiene products continues to have a negative impact on women and girls around the world.
When will India give women the right to bleed?
Isha Bhatia
It's about time India gave millions of women in the country the right to menstrual hygiene, says DW's Isha Bhatia.
Scotland votes for free access to period products
Scotland's parliament has voted unanimously to offer free universal access to sanitary products.
Inside Europe 23.10.2020
A crackdown on radical extremism in France - Increasing support for Scottish independence - Polish academics say they’ll boycott the new education minister - An Italian restaurant cooks up a new scheme to stay in business - Are economic issues fuelling the war in Nagorno-Karabakh? - The ballot blues facing US expat voters - And in Madrid, golf provides relief from the coronavirus crisis.
Second time lucky for Scottish independence?
Unsettled by Brexit and London's handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Scots appear ready to part company with the UK.
The first James Bond: Sean Connery turns 90
He was James Bond and voted the "sexiest man alive," and was knighted by the Queen.
Scotland train crash: 3 dead after derailment
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the deadly crash as "a very serious incident."
Metal detectorist finds rare Bronze Age cache in Scotland
A treasure trove of "nationally significant" artifacts dating back to 1,000 BC has been discovered in Scotland.
Scotland: Boris Johnson seeks to claw back support for UK
Johnson has headed to Scotland to make the case for the country to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Bringing up baby in lockdown
In Scotland, life in lockdown is about to get a little easier for parents-to-be. As of the end of July, women will have access to the full range of birthing options that were available before the pandemic. This comes as welcome relief to families who recount the stresses of pregnancy or being a new parent in lockdown. Maud Start reports from Edinburgh.
Russia report damning of UK government's 'lack of curiosity'
A panel said that those running the country "avoided asking the question" that Russia was involved.
Scotland's whisky industry goes green
As global temperatures rise, production of Scotland’s world famous whisky is faltering.
Scotland: Islands as guinea pigs for post-lockdown?
For some, the Scottish Islands are a prime proving ground for the UK's lockdown exit.
Coronavirus: Scottish fishing industry collapses
With Europe in lockdown due to coronavirus, the UK's fishing industry faces oblivion.
Scotland caught in spiral of drug deaths and homelessness
With twice as many deaths as elsewhere in Britain, Scotland is in the throes of a homelessness crisis.
Scottish bill to make tampons free of charge
Scottish lawmakers have backed legislation that will make all menstruation products free of charge.
Back to Brexit Scotland for auld lang syne
For one young Scot living in the EU, Brexit brings nothing but uncertainty and disillusionment.
Top EU lawmaker suggests easy Scottish return to EU
German chair of the EU parliament's foreign affairs committee, David McAllister, says he's ready to assist.
DW Business - international
UK shoppers hunt Boxing Day bargains - Mumbai's dilapidated buildings
Tariffs tip Scotch whisky on the rocks
The tariffs, combined with Brexit's effects on access to the European market, are expected to be a major setback
Brexit and the Scottish question
When Scottish voters rejected independence in 2014, it was seen as the prudent economic move. Is that still the case?
Scottish leader presses for independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon promises to put wheels into motion as early as next week, seeking another referendum.
Inside Europe: The decline of Scots Gaelic
As far back as the 4th century, the Gaelic language has been spoken throughout Scotland. But now, at the tail end of 2019, there are concerns that the language is dying out, as the number of speakers now has dropped to around 5% of what it was 200 years ago. Jack Foster has this report.
Scottish protesters in Glasgow call for independence
Nicola Sturgeon told the crowd it was "time for Scotland to choose our own future."
Restoring Scotland's peatlands
Often overlooked as carbon sinks, Scotland is placing new funding in tackling the degredation of these critical areas.
What Brexit uncertainty means for Scottish publishers
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, DW asked Publishing Scotland representatives how Brexit is affecting their industry.
Scotland to pardon men convicted under homophobic laws
The move follows a 2018 measure passed by Parliament to clear the records of all men who were convicted under the laws.
French murder suspect arrested in Scotland
Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes had been on the run for eight years after he allegedly murdered his wife and children.
Thousands march for Scottish independence
Scottish nationalists have argued that the 2016 British referendum backing Brexit calls for another independence vote.
Glasgow Airport alert over 'suspicious cargo' on KLM flight
A KLM flight has been cordoned off while emergency services investigate a 'suspicious' cargo piece.
Inside Europe: Celebrating the Scots language
The first ever Scots language awards have been held in Glasgow, bringing together scholars, writers and musicians to celebrate of one of Scotland's native languages: Scots. But if you've never heard of the language or thought that Scots Gaelic was the only native Scottish language, you're not alone. Even in Scotland, it seems that Scots is often misunderstood or marginalised. Jack Foster reports.
Inside Europe: Scottish independence hopes 5 years on
This week sees the five-year anniversary of Scotland's failed independence referendum, in which Scots narrowly voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom. Whilst the campaign in 2014 was unprecedented, the outcome of that decision was highly divisive. Five years on though, what is the legacy of that vote, and has it changed Scotland? And what impact has Brexit had? Jack Foster reports.
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