Tartan-clad crowds lined the streets of Edinburgh to welcome King George IV in August 1822.
Tag: Scotland
Where does Scotland stand with the attainment gap?Where does Scotland stand with the attainment gap?
The BBC looks at how exams, the pandemic and government policy has affected the attainment gap.
Why is a wet country like Scotland facing water scarcity?Why is a wet country like Scotland facing water scarcity?
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a series of scarcity warnings in 2022.
Commonwealth Games: Gold for Scotland in Para-lawn bowls men’s pairs B6-B8Commonwealth Games: Gold for Scotland in Para-lawn bowls men’s pairs B6-B8
Scotland overcome a controversial build-up to the Commonwealth Games to beat Australia and win gold in the Para-lawn bowls men’s pairs B6-B8.
Commonwealth Games: Improved England beat Malawi in netball as Australia beat ScotlandCommonwealth Games: Improved England beat Malawi in netball as Australia beat Scotland
Defending champions England claim a second Commonwealth netball victory in two days, beating Malawi 66-41, while Scotland lost to Australia.
Commonwealth Games: Neil Fachie wins Scotland’s first gold as England claim team pursuit bronzeCommonwealth Games: Neil Fachie wins Scotland’s first gold as England claim team pursuit bronze
Para-cyclist Neil Fachie wins Scotland’s first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games as Laura Kenny spearheads England to team pursuit bronze on the track where she made her name.
T in the Park: The rise and fall of Scotland’s biggest music festivalT in the Park: The rise and fall of Scotland’s biggest music festival
A new eight-part BBC Sounds podcast charts the highs and lows of Scotland’s biggest music festival.
Unearthing the story of Scotland’s industrial ghost villageUnearthing the story of Scotland’s industrial ghost village
More than 300 people once lived near Woodhead lead mine but the Galloway site is now deserted.
Queen in Edinburgh for annual trip to ScotlandQueen in Edinburgh for annual trip to Scotland
She is pictured smiling during a ceremony to mark the beginning of the Royals’ week in Edinburgh.
Which trains will run in Scotland during the strike?Which trains will run in Scotland during the strike?
The operator will cancel 90% of its trains during three days of strike action by the RMT this week.
Over-75s in Scotland urged to get Covid jab as cases riseOver-75s in Scotland urged to get Covid jab as cases rise
The spring booster vaccine is available for over 75s and people with underlying health conditions.
Scotland and UK split over gene-edited foodScotland and UK split over gene-edited food
The food should not be “forced” on Scottish markets by a new UK bill, a government minister says.
‘No return to Covid rules yet’ for Scotland‘No return to Covid rules yet’ for Scotland
Prof Linda Bauld says there is no need for “restrictions and panic” over the current Covid variant.
Schoolgirls who became Scotland’s first female firefightersSchoolgirls who became Scotland’s first female firefighters
Three women recall their experiences attending call-outs in the 1970s, when only men could join the fire service.
Scotland 2-0 Armenia: Steve Clarke’s side bounce back with comfortable winScotland 2-0 Armenia: Steve Clarke’s side bounce back with comfortable win
Scotland sweep Armenia aside in their Nations League opener at Hampden a week on from World Cup play-off disappointment.
Platinum Jubilee: What does Scotland think of the Queen?Platinum Jubilee: What does Scotland think of the Queen?
The BBC’s Scotland editor James Cook examines how the country’s view of the monarchy has evolved.
Ukraine beat Scotland in emotional World Cup play-offUkraine beat Scotland in emotional World Cup play-off
A heroic Ukraine rouse a performance dripping in spirit and courage to stun Scotland in an historic World Cup play-off semi-final.
Watch: Sportscene highlights of Scotland v UkraineWatch: Sportscene highlights of Scotland v Ukraine
Watch highlights of Scotland’s World Cup play-off semi-final with Ukraine on BBC One Scotland’s Sportscene.
What will the Scotland match mean to Ukrainians?What will the Scotland match mean to Ukrainians?
Just three months after the Russian invasion, it is likely to be emotional for fans and players.
Scotland v Ukraine: Tearful Oleksandr Zinchenko wants play-off win for suffering compatriotsScotland v Ukraine: Tearful Oleksandr Zinchenko wants play-off win for suffering compatriots
Oleksandr Zinchenko burst into tears on the eve of his team’s crucial World Cup play-off with Scotland as he vowed to give the Ukrainian people “incredible emotions” with victory.
The numbers behind Scotland’s council election resultsThe numbers behind Scotland’s council election results
What can the national trends in the council election tell us about how the country’s politics could be changing?
Sir John Curtice: The trends ahead of Scotland voteSir John Curtice: The trends ahead of Scotland vote
Professor Sir John Curtice looks at the trends and targets in the final days before the council elections.
Women’s Six Nations 2022: Late Enya Breen heroics give Ireland 15-14 win over ScotlandWomen’s Six Nations 2022: Late Enya Breen heroics give Ireland 15-14 win over Scotland
Enya Breen converts her own try in the last act of the game to give Ireland a pulsating win and condemn Scotland to the Wooden Spoon.
War in Ukraine: Orphans settle in Scotland but dream of homeWar in Ukraine: Orphans settle in Scotland but dream of home
A group of 52 children who fled the war zone speak about settling into their new home in Edinburgh.
How well have Scotland and the UK coped with Covid?How well have Scotland and the UK coped with Covid?
As Scotland takes off the face masks, James Cook asks how the country has done tackling Covid.
Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: England could face Scotland or Wales in group stageFifa World Cup Qatar 2022: England could face Scotland or Wales in group stage
England could face Scotland or Wales at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 after the draw for the tournament’s finals was made on Friday.
Scotland elections 2022: Five things to watch in May’s council voteScotland elections 2022: Five things to watch in May’s council vote
Elections for all 32 Scottish local councils will be held on 5 May. Here are some of the things to look out for.
Women’s Six Nations: Abby Dow scores bonus-point try for England against ScotlandWomen’s Six Nations: Abby Dow scores bonus-point try for England against Scotland
Watch as Abby Dow weaves through Scotland’s defence to score England’s fourth try in the opening game of the Women’s Six Nations.
Northern Lights: Powerful aurora borealis display above ScotlandNorthern Lights: Powerful aurora borealis display above Scotland
The Northern Lights display comes as the chances of seeing the space weather are increased.
Scotland take confidence from five-try win in Italy, says TownsendScotland take confidence from five-try win in Italy, says Townsend
Scotland will “take confidence” from a five-try win in Italy, says head coach Gregor Townsend, despite a ragged finish in Rome.