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Residents of Scotland's remote Shetland Islands brandishing swords and shields celebrated their Nordic roots in a fest that culminated in burning of a Viking ship replica.

The leader of the separatist Scottish National Party played down the chance of a new independence referendum anytime soon as her party gathered to build momentum for vital elections in May.

Scotland's First Minister warned that a united Britain was "on borrowed time" unless Prime Minister David Cameron devolved more powers to Edinburgh.

Almaty-based Kairat FC has defeated the Scottish Aberdeen FC during the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying.

Those keen to search for Scotland's mythical Loch Ness monster can do so after Google launched a cache of underwater and surface images of the lake.

Jailed Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been stripped of an honorary degree awarded to him by Strathclyde University in 2012.

Healing differences in Scotland after a divisive referendum that came close to splitting the United Kingdom this year will take time.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond will step down as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) at its annual conference.

Pop stars Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj sparkled at the MTV Europe Music Awards, held in the Scottish city of Glasgow for the first time.

Britain's foreign secretary said in Baghdad he hoped Scotland's decision to remain in the United Kingdom would inspire Iraqis to remain united.

This short video is breathtaking both for the beauty of nature depicted in it and for incredible cycling mastery shown by its sole hero.

Scottish pro-independence parties reported a surge in membership over the weekend.

Queen Elizabeth II urged her subjects in the United Kingdom to come together after Scots voted against independence.

Scotland rejected independence in a referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact.

Scotland voted in an epic independence referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest state.

A group of Catalan firefighters arrived in Glasgow to lend their support to a "Yes" vote in Scotland's independence referendum.

Scotland's "Yes" campaign appears to have the edge online, figures released by Facebook showed.

Thousands gathered in London to urge Scottish voters to reject independence and stay in the United Kingdom in a landmark referendum in three days' time.

British Prime Minister warned that if the country voted for independence from the UK, it would not be a "trial separation" but a "painful divorce".

Queen Elizabeth II hopes Scotland will "think very carefully" about their decision on whether to become an independent country.