Category: Scottish Media

Mens Curling World Championships 2025 – Scotland Win Gold

‘Top-tier’ Scotland beat Swiss to take historic World Curling gold BBC REPORT: ‘Bruce Mouat’s “amazing” Scotland secured the World Men’s Curling Championship title for a second time in historic fashion after a dramatic 5-4 victory over Switzerland in Moose Jaw, Canada. The Scots had to confirm their world number one ranking the hard way, becoming the first team ever to win gold after coming through a quarter-final, having only finished fifth in the round-robin.

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£150m bridge over River Tay opens

‘A £150m road crossing over the River Tay has officially opened after years of planning and construction. The Cross Tay Link Road runs from west of the A9 and joins with the A93 and A94 north of Scone. A report previously prepared for Perth and Kinross Council said it would pave the way for thousands of new jobs and relieve traffic congestion. The project centres around Destiny Bridge – a three-span structure crossing the River Tay – and the New Kingsway – a 6km (3.7 miles) stretch of new carriageway.…

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Womens Curling World Championships 2025 – Scotland

Scotland knocked out of curling worlds by holders Canada Scotland have been knocked out of the World Women’s Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to the reigning champions Canada at the play-off stage in South Korea. (March 22 2025) The top six finish though does gaurantee a spot at The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. BBC REPORT: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c1kj1g9djgno ‘Scotland have been knocked out of the World Women’s Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to reigning champions and eventual finalists Canada at the play-off stage in South Korea. Sophie Jackson’s rink, ranked 19th…

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Glasgow chosen to host World Indoor Champs in 2024

From Scottish Athletics: Glasgow will be perfect stage for World Indoor Champs in 2024… World Athletics has announced that Glasgow will host the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships following a successful bid process. The Emirates Arena will stage the biggest Indoor athletics championships in the world, five years on from holding the hugely successful European Athletics Indoor Championships in 2019.

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Scotland’s UNESCO Trail: The Wonders Within

From Visit Scotland: ‘Have you heard about Scotland’s UNESCO Trail? In this video we’ll introduce you to the UNESCO Trail, a world-first initiative to link one country’s UNESCO sites together. This amazing new trail connects 13 of Scotland’s UNESCO designations, linking together the natural and cultural heritage of Scotland. The UNESCO designations on the trail include 2 Biospheres, 3 Creative Cities, 2 Global Geoparks and 6 World Heritage Sites.’

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Scotland’s Hannah Miley announces end of competition career

BBC Scotland Report: ‘Hannah Miley: Scottish swimmer announces retirement, aged 32’ Hannah Miley is ready to give other parts of her life priority after choosing to retire from swimming. The 32-year-old former world, European and Commonwealth champion appeared at three Olympic Games. Miley opted for 1 December as the date of her announcement, marking 17 years to the day of her first Commonwealth Youth Games podium appearance.

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Scotland win men and women’s titles at 2021 Euro Curling Champs

Scotland have won an historic gold medal double at the 2021 European Curling Championships BBC Scotland Report: Scotland’s men and women won gold at the European Curling Championships, beating Sweden in both finals. Bruce Mouat’s rink beat the defending champions 8-5, following Eve Muirhead’s 7-4 success in Lillehammer, Norway. It was a third gold medal for Muirhead, 31, in her eighth European final, following triumphs in 2011 and 2017.

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