Scotland
Food
Whisky Improves Skin Health New Study Claims
Ingredients derived from Scotland's national drink, whisky, have been shown to have positive effects on the skin.
This includes minimizing puffiness and inflammation, taming redness, and protecting against free radical damage.
Scientists at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University (RGU) found that the...
Animals
Stranded Dolphins Discovered With Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Three species of dolphins found stranded in the Scottish coastal waters were identified by researchers with brain issues related to Alzheimer's disease in humans.
The dolphins were part of a pod, or group, of other twenty-two odontocetes. The brains of...
Celebrities
Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72
Harry Potter film Actor Robbie Coltrane, who featured in the film as Hagrid, died at the age of 72 in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland. His agent Belinda Wright confirmed the news in a statement this Friday.
Wright described...
Europe
Meteorite ‘Bigger Than Anything Ever Seen’ Spotted Over Scotland
Scotland and North England residents were fascinated after spotting a meteorite "bigger than anything ever seen " gliding through the sky. The event, according to residents, was both unbelievable and stunning.
The UK Meteor Network confirmed the meteorite's appearance and...
Celebrities
Procession of Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II Begins in Scotland
Thousands of people are expected to line the route along which Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be driven from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek “School Yearbook” Discovered on Stone
An ancient Greek inscription on a marble slab discovered in storage at a Scottish museum earlier in the week is a “graduate school yearbook” with a list of Greek names, historians say.
Experts analyzed the stone, which has been stored...
Europe
Prince Charles Keen to Preserve Former Royal Estate in Greece
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid a visit to the 18th-century Dumfries House estate on Tuesday following an invitation by Prince Charles of Wales, to discuss possible best practices for the former royal summer estate in Tatoi north of...
Europe
2020 Euro Face-Off: England and Scotland Draw 0-0
England and Scotland's 2020 Euro Group D match on Friday resulted in a no-goal draw, raising doubts as to how dominant the English team will be as the tournament progresses. The match was held at London's iconic Wembley Stadium,...
Diplomacy
Greek Climate Change Activist to Run 2,000+ Miles to Glasgow
A Greek actor and climate change activist, Agis Emmanouil, has announced he will run from Athens to Glasgow to advocate for the environment.
Celebrities
Visionary Scottish Musician Sophie Dies at 34 in Athens, Greece
Scottish musician Sophie Xeon, better known as ''Sophie'' died at the age of 34 in Athens, Greece in the early hours of Saturday.
The Grammy-nominated record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ tragically lost her life following a terrible accident in...