Prejudice against black and ethnic Scots widespread
Around one third of black and ethnic minority people in Scotland have experienced discrimination within the last two years, research reveals.
Social Sciences
Aug 3, 2017
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News tagged with scotland
Beech trees native to Scotland after all, scientists discover
Beech trees should be considered native to Scotland - despite a long-running debate over their national identity, researchers at the University of Stirling and Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) report.
Environment
Jul 4, 2017
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Biodiversity ravaged by dredging at renowned Scottish dive site
The tragic and sudden loss of an important marine site in Scotland highlights the need for better protection of the country's inshore waters.
Ecology
Apr 27, 2017
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Islamophobia stops young Muslims playing bigger role in politics
A study carried out by academics at Newcastle University and the University of St Andrews found that the majority of young Muslims in Scotland are actively engaged in politics and public life, driven by an interest in political ...
Social Sciences
Mar 17, 2017
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UK police investigate Pippa Middleton royal photo 'hack'
Scotland Yard were investigating Saturday after reports that 3,000 photographs had been hacked from Pippa Middleton, sister-in-law of Britain's Prince William, and someone was trying to sell them.
Security
Sep 24, 2016
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15-year-old arrested over British cyber attack
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy over a cyber attack on telephone and internet provider TalkTalk, feared to have breached the data of millions of Britons, Scotland Yard said on Monday.
Security
Oct 26, 2015
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Scotland to ban GM crops
Scotland is set to ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops, officials announced Sunday.
Biotechnology
Aug 9, 2015
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Loch Ness Monster hunter hooked on catfish theory
A man who has spent 24 years scanning Scotland's Loch Ness for its legendary mysterious monster reckons Nessie is most likely a giant catfish—although he is not prepared to give up looking just yet.
Other
Jul 17, 2015
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Does violence lead away from freedom?
Independence is more likely to be successful for countries where the struggle has been peaceful, than in places where violence has been used, according to a new study at the University of St Andrews.
Social Sciences
Jul 14, 2015
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Majority of people in Britain harmed by other people's drinking
A new report from the University of Sheffield Alcohol Research Group and the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) has revealed more than half of Scots and three-quarters of people from North West England are harmed by another ...
Social Sciences
Jul 13, 2015
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