Category: Scottish Media

World Cup Qualifier Scotland 2 Malta 0

BBC REPORT: Scotland beat Malta to move to within a point of second-placed Slovakia in World Cup qualifying Group F. However, the Scots dropped to fourth place on goal difference because Slovenia beat Lithuania 4-0. Christophe Berra headed in Leigh Griffiths’ corner to put Scotland ahead early on at Hampden. And Griffiths knocked home on the rebound after James Morrison had fired against the post shortly after the interval. Slovakia’s loss away to group leaders England allowed Gordon Strachan’s side and Slovenia to close the gap on second place with…

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World Cup Qualifier Lithuania 0-3 Scotland

BBC REPORT: Scotland breathed fresh life into their World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing win away to Lithuania. There had been chances missed at both ends by the time Stuart Armstrong rose to head the visitors into a deserved lead after 25 minutes. It wasn’t long before Andrew Robertson topped that with a sublime looping drive from just outside the box. Scotland’s pace and control dropped after the break, but James McArthur prodded in a third to settle the game. The win moves Gordon Strachan’s side ahead of Slovenia,…

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New £500 million motorway officially opened

M8 journeys cut by 20 minutes First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project, saving motorists up to 20 minutes on journey times. The project, including the new seven mile stretch of the M8 motorway, aims to tackle congestion problems in central Scotland and is the first part of a combined £1.7 billion investment by Transport Scotland in the roads network. New analysis by Transport Scotland shows journey times are significantly improved, with vehicles now travelling along the M8 at an average…

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Scotland’s economy bounces back

Oil and Gas stabilises as economy grows by 0.8%. (Article via www.gov.scot) Expansion in the manufacturing sector has helped the Scottish economy to grow by 0.8% – the highest rate of quarterly growth in Scotland since the end of 2014, new figures reveal. The positive growth figures show the Scottish economy rebounding from negative growth in the previous quarter – with a growth rate for the first quarter of 2017 that is four times the UK wide rate for the same quarter. Statistics announced by Scotland’s Chief Statistician show: •The…

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Celtic win Scottish Cup to seal Treble

Celtic completed a domestic treble without losing a game as Tom Rogic fired in a stoppage-time goal against Aberdeen to win the Scottish Cup. Report Via BBC Scotland Sport: A beautifully controlled half-volley from Jonny Hayes after nine minutes was reward for a fine Dons start. But Celtic were level within two minutes as Stuart Armstrong was given too much time to pick out the far corner from the edge of the box. Late Celtic pressure paid off as Rogic fired low past goalkeeper Joe Lewis. A thrilling 90 minutes…

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First Minister addresses parliament on Manchester attack

Address to Scottish Parliament by Nicola Surgeon FM 23/05/17. This afternoon, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave a statement to the Scottish Parliament about the Manchester terrorist attack. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “Presiding Officer, “It is with great sadness that I rise to speak today. “Last night in Manchester we witnessed a horrific attack on innocent people enjoying a music concert. “My thoughts, those of this Parliament – indeed, the thoughts of all the people of Scotland – are with those who have lost loved ones or sustained injuries in…

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Local elections: Full list of Scottish results published

The SNP topped the poll while the Scottish Conservatives finished second. Report From stv News: The full results of last week’s council elections have been published by the Electoral Management Board for Scotland. The SNP came top of the poll with 32.3% of first preference votes cast, with the Scottish Conservatives in second with 25.3%. A total of 1,889,658 valid votes were cast on Thursday with turnout increasing to 46.9%, the highest for a local election not held on the same day as a national poll in Scotland since 1977.…

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Hibs seal Championship title in style

Hibernian secured the Ladbrokes Championship title with a 3-0 victory over Queen of the South at Easter Road. A first half double by Darren McGregor and a headed goal by captain, David Gray sealed Hibernian’s promotion back to the Premiership with three games to spare. BBC REPORT: Hibernian sealed their return to the Premiership, beating Queen of the South to wrap up the Championship title. Defender Darren McGregor looped home a header then flicked in a Jason Cummings corner before the interval. Cummings was the supplier again as captain David…

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Nicola Sturgeon sets out global vision for Scotland

Report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-39489107 Independence would offer Scotland the best way of making a positive contribution to the world, Nicola Sturgeon has claimed. The first minister was speaking at Stanford University in California as she continued her five-day US trip. Ms Sturgeon also urged the UK government to recognise the “right” of Scots to decide their own future. Opposition parties said she was trying to build support for a referendum which the majority of Scots did not want. The Scottish Parliament last week voted to back the first minister’s call for talks…

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