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A $12.4 billion agreement between Scotland and Chinese firms SinoFortone Group and China Railway No. 3 Engineering Group (CR3) has been called off.

China Admonishes Scotland over Collapsed $12.4 Billion Deal

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

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

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

Ichthyosaur

Nessie's Ancestor? Ancient Marine Dinosaur Found in Scotland

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

Abandoned Dog

Police Looking for Owner of Dog Abandoned in Scotland Train Station

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

Medieval cross

Scottish Retiree Finds Viking Hoard with Metal Detector

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."

Scottish protesters

Cameron’s New Challenges After Scotland Votes ‘No’

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."

Scotland's referendum

Alex Salmond Announces Resignation After Scotland Loses Bid for Independence

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's referendum

Scotland Rejects Independence From UK In Historic Vote With Unprecedented Turnout

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.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club

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

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.

Cameron and Obama

How Scotland's Independence Makes The US Anxious

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

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.

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

Scotland Goes to the Polls: Voting Now Underway on Independence

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.

EFA

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

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.

Scottish Independence

Scotland Will Have A Difficult Journey As A New Independent State

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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