On March 28 Fred MacAulay stepped onstage at Oran Mor with a few pages of notes in his hand to do his first hour-long stand-up show in a ...

This easy English listening lesson helps intermediate learners compare American and Scottish English in a natural ...

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A new study of how accents change over differing periods of time demonstrates the limited impact of intense social interactions in isolated environments, and surprisingly large differences among ...

Arrests relate to a number of offences including mobbing and rioting, resisting arrest, police assault and possession of offensive weapons. Nnamdi Onyeagwara Hearts, Celtic, Rangers. Bedlam Michael ...

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All 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament are up for grabs when Scotland goes to the polls on 7 May - have you decided which party will get your vote? If not, this guide offers a simple summary of ...

For people living in some parts of the United States, their accent might not just indicate where they live, but also who they think they are. In a small study in rural northwestern Ohio, researchers ...

A tourist tax is going ahead in Edinburgh, with a separate vote in Glasgow on Thursday, but South Ayrshire will no longer progress its own plans. South Ayrshire Council has shelved plans for a new ...