Scottish people

Scottish teenager James Kane in Glasgow will exercise his right to vote in the upcoming Scottish independence referendum on September 18th.

Why vote for Scotland’s independence? A Scottish teen explains his reasons

Global Politics

Sixteen-year-old James Kane from Oban, Scotland, was undecided until this week on whether to vote for independence for Scotland. He’s not your usual teen. He interviewed leaders of many of Scotland’s political parties before making up his mind. But he is typical in that teens from 16 on up will get to vote in this special referendum on the country’s future.

Well-known Scottish actor Alan Cumming takes all roles in new Broadway showing of Macbeth

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The World

Scottish Identity and Independence From Singer Julie Fowlis

Global Hit

Scottish Band Oi Polloi Working to Popularize Gaelic

Arts, Culture & Media

Scottish Poet and Publisher Derick Thomson ‘Transformed’ Gaelic Poetry

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Considering Independence For Scotland

Global Politics

The Scottish government is looking at a possible exit from Britain, it has scheduled a referendum on independence for 2014.

British Defense Chief Steps Down

Conflict & Justice

UK Defense Minister Liam Fox has resigned after a week of pressure over his working relationship with friend and self-styled adviser Adam Werritty.

The World

New Releases from Scotland

Arts, Culture & Media

A local music shop owner in Edinburgh talks about some of the best-selling CDs at her shop.

The World

Britain’s prime minister praised

Global Politics

The World’s Laura Lynch reports on how the once uncelebrated British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is now being touted as a financial trend-setter.

The World

Geo answer

Arts, Culture & Media

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Scotland’s Isle of Skye. That’s where the new all-Gaelic television channel, BBC Alba is being launched tonight. We speak with musician and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy, who is hosting a live show from the Isle of Skye tonight to kick off the new channel.