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China Admonishes Scotland over Collapsed $12.4 Billion Deal

Nov 08, 2016 10:20 PM EST

A deal signed between Scotland and China has apparently been called off. Both parties have exchanged blame over the collapsed $12.4 billion deal. The agreement was signed by Scotland with SinoFortone Group and China Railway No. 3 Engineering Group (CR3). The opposition parties in Scotland had raised concerns about the collaboration.

China Pours $14.7 Billion Worth of Infrastructure Investment Into Scotland

China Invests $14.7 Billion in Infrastructure in Scotland

Desiree Sison |

Mar 25, 2016 06:01 AM EDT

China and Scotland have inked two agreements in which Beijing would provide infrastructure investments in Scotland to help its ground commuting system and spur local employment as well

Several macronarian sauropods; from left to right, Camarasaurus, Brachiosaurus, Giraffatitan, and Euhelopus.

Rare, Massive Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Scotland

Ana Verayo |

Dec 02, 2015 09:10 AM EST

Researchers uncovered some massive dinosaur footprints in the Isle of Skye belonging to some unknown species of sauropods, a close cousin of the brontosaurus.

Nessie's Ancestor? Ancient Marine Dinosaur Found in Scotland

Ana Verayo |

Jan 12, 2015 08:32 AM EST

This new Scottish marine dinosaur is apparently a new type of ichthyosaur.

Police Looking for Owner of Dog Abandoned in Scotland Train Station

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 07, 2015 09:23 AM EST

A dog has been abandoned at a Scottish train station with a suitcase containing its belongings .

Scottish Retiree Finds Viking Hoard with Metal Detector

David Perry |

Oct 13, 2014 12:36 PM EDT

A Scottish retiree with a metal detector has stumbled upon the find of a lifetime when he unearthed a Viking treasure that experts are calling the "largest and most important Viking treasure found in Scotland since 1891."

Cameron’s New Challenges After Scotland Votes ‘No’

Des Cambaliza |

Sep 20, 2014 06:35 AM EDT

British Prime Minister David Cameron is faced with new challenges even if Scotland voted "no" to independence on Friday, experts said. CNN's Robin Oakley, who has been covering politics in the region since 1986, said that Cameron made a "narrow escape."

Alex Salmond Announces Resignation After Scotland Loses Bid for Independence

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 20, 2014 02:04 AM EDT

Following Scotland’s failed bid for independence, Alex Salmond, the leader behind the campaign, announced on Friday that he will be resigning his post as first minister and head of the Scottish National Party (SNP).

Scotland Rejects Independence From UK In Historic Vote With Unprecedented Turnout

Christl Leong |

Sep 19, 2014 05:32 AM EDT

Scotland voters rejected independence from United Kingdom in a record-breaking turnout that resulted in 55-44 percent in favor of retaining the union established since 1707.

260-Year-Old Scotland Golf Club Finally Opens Its Doors To Women Members

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 19, 2014 03:55 AM EDT

The members of the once all-male Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St. Andres, Scotland voted on Thursday that women should be allowed to be members of the 260-year-old club.

How Scotland's Independence Makes The US Anxious

Des Cambaliza |

Sep 19, 2014 12:35 AM EDT

The United States' relationship with UK would essentially change with the possible spit of Great Britain, experts said. However, the White House kept its sentiments private despite the consequences it would face if Scotland voted "yes" on Thursday.

Voters wait for the polling station to open to cast their vote in Portobello near Edinburgh, Scotland, on Thursday.

Scottish Voters Await Results Of Independence Referendum

Christl Leong |

Sep 18, 2014 11:34 PM EDT

More than 4 million voters are waiting with bated breath for the results of the polls of Scotland's independence referendum, an historic moment that could put a stop to the nation's 307-year union with UK.

Scotland Goes to the Polls: Voting Now Underway on Independence

dweisman |

Sep 18, 2014 02:27 PM EDT

Following two years of often intense campaigning, more than four million registered Scotland voters went to the polls Thursday with independence versus remaining in the United Kingdom at stake. Voting began at 7 a.m. and continued through 10 p.m. Full results were expected early Friday.

Welcome To The Jumble: An Analysis Of What Europe Would Be If All Separatists Got Their Way

David Perry |

Sep 18, 2014 08:51 AM EDT

Should the Scottish choose to secede from their union with England, it could set off a domino effect in other countries wrestling with separatist movements.

Scotland Will Have A Difficult Journey As A New Independent State

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 17, 2014 09:39 AM EDT

Scotland will have a very difficult journey should it become a state independent from the United Kingdom, as other states that took the same road have experienced.

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