Scheme to deradicalise Muslim Scots to be launchedEDINBURGH - Scotland’s anti-terror chiefs have announced plans to launch a scheme to deradicalise Scots who have fallen prey to Islamic extremists. American dino may have swum all the way to Skye 170 million years agoEDINBURGH - An analysis has revealed that 170 million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in America are similar to a three-toed dino that once roamed the Isle of Skye in Scotland, which suggests that the Wyoming dino may have swum or waded over to Skye. Global warming as big a threat as arms race, say scientistsEDINBURGH - Scientists have warned that climate change poses as great a threat as the nuclear arms race, and have called on world leaders to take action to tackle the problem. Chain gang backs jailed Indian doctorEDINBURGH - Campaigners chained themselves together on Thursday as part of a worldwide call for the release of a doctor jailed for speaking out about poverty. Kastor wins Great Edinburgh Run in first race since breaking foot in Olympic marathonEDINBURGH, Scotland — American Deena Kastor pulled away from the field on Sunday to win her first race since breaking her foot in the Olympic marathon, winning the 10-kilometer Great Edinburgh Run by 36 seconds over three-time champion Jelena Prokopcuka. Now, bagpipes are ethically soundEDINBURGH - Two communities in Tanzania have gained appreciation for making bagpipes from ethical sources of wood for the first time. Scottish hero of Great Escape dies at 97EDINBURGH - A Scot who played a major role in the legendary Great Escape during the Second World War has died. Paris may have a monorail system and an artificial island in futureEDINBURGH - The city of Paris may see a monorail system, glass towers, or an artificial island in the future, if ten projects earmarked by the French government as part of a redevelopment project turn into reality. Marine archaeologists find ancient boat remains off the west coast of ScotlandEDINBURGH - Marine archaeologists have said that the discovery of ancient boat remains off the west coast of Scotland may point to the site of a boatbuilder’s yard dating back many centuries. 40 percent of fish caught across the globe are wasted or from at-risk speciesEDINBURGH - In a new research, scientists have determined that 40 percent of fish caught across the world is discarded or comes from unsustainable sources. It’s official; Scotland has the world’s oldest golf courseEDINBURGH - The Guinness Book of World Records has officially recognized the Old Golf Course at Musselburgh Links as the oldest in the world. Shopping online is 24 times more eco-friendly than taking a car to marketEDINBURGH - A new study has suggested that online shopping for books, clothes, CDs and DVDs is 24 times greener than taking the car to the shops and seven times greener than taking the bus. Stitching torn socks could help save the planet!EDINBURGH - Scotland’s new environment minister has said that people should learn to stitch their torn socks, among learning other traditional activities from their elders, in order to lead greener lifestyles and save the planet. |
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