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Lockerbie bomber Megrahi dies in Libya, brother says
21/05/2012 - LIBYA - TERRORISM

Lockerbie bomber Megrahi dies in Libya, brother says

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people, died on Sunday, his brother said. Megrahi had been in Libya since his 2009 release from prison on compassionate grounds owing to ill health.
Lena Wilson, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise
13/04/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Lena Wilson, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise

Scotland's devolved government intends to ask voters in 2014 whether they want to break away from the rest of the UK. It's a referendum which raises many economic questions: who would control Britain's oil reserves in the North Sea, and what currency would an independent Scotland use? Those are some of the questions Markus Karlsson puts to Lena Wilson, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise.
French court may overturn Total oil spill ruling
06/04/2012 - ENERGY

French court may overturn Total oil spill ruling

France's highest court might annul a verdict against French energy giant Total over a giant 1999 oil spill off the Brittany coast, according to a legal source. The court may toss the case based on the claim that the boat was not in French waters.
Total enlists mini-sub to inspect North Sea rig
28/03/2012 - ENERGY

Total enlists mini-sub to inspect North Sea rig

French energy giant Total on Wednesday was preparing to launch a miniature submarine to inspect a massive gas leak at an oil rig in the North Sea, some 240 kilometres off the eastern coast of Scotland.
Simple Minds' new gold dream
02/03/2012 - CULTURE

Simple Minds' new gold dream

Don't you forget about them! Scottish rockers Simple Minds are alive and kicking. We speak to frontman Jim Kerr about their exclusive tour.
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Is Scotland moving towards independence?
01/03/2012 - UNITED KINGDOM

Is Scotland moving towards independence?

Scotland’s campaign for independence from England began almost as soon as the unification happened, back in 1707. The campaign for Scottish independence has picked up speed with Scotland’s first minister, Alex Salmond, announcing plans to hold an independence referendum in 2014. The two countries separating is once again becoming quite a plausible scenario. But for some there's a lot at stake. Our correspondents Alix Bayle and Yong Chim report.
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Biofuels of the future
25/02/2012 - ENVIRONMENT

Biofuels of the future

Finding a truly renewable energy source is a task scientists the world over are faced with. Transforming plants into "biofuels" was once a great hope, but the process requires energy and so may actually contribute to global warming. This week we explore whether a new generation of biofuels could succeed where the previous one failed.
Andy Murray wins Shanghai Masters crown in straight sets
16/10/2011 - TENNIS

Andy Murray wins Shanghai Masters crown in straight sets

Andy Murray won the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday, beating David Ferrer 7-5, 6-4. The win puts the Scot (file photo) in third place in the ATP rankings, knocking Roger Federer out of the top three for the first time since June 2003.
Heartbreak for Scotland as England snatch late win
01/10/2011 - RUGBY

Heartbreak for Scotland as England snatch late win

A late try by Chris Ashton ensured England defeated Scotland 16-12 on Saturday to set up a quarter-final showdown with France. The Scots' slim chances of reaching the quarters now rest on an unlikely defeat for Argentina against Georgia.
Argentina squeak by Scotland with 13-12 win
26/09/2011 - RUGBY WORLD CUP

Argentina squeak by Scotland with 13-12 win

Argentina squeaked by Scotland in a dramatic 13-12 win on Saturday. Scotland now need to beat England by a margin of 8 points if they are to reach the knock-out stages of the Rugby World Cup.
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