Scotland

File: Morgan Halleb packs Pink Peacock food for delivery. (Pink Peacock/ via JTA)

June 23, 2023, 2:21 am

Glasgow’s queer Yiddish-speaking cafe shuts after alleged antisemitic threats

The Pink Peacock, which operated on a ‘pay-as-you-can’ basis, closes doors after ‘astonishing amount of antisemitic vitriol,’ claim owners

By Jacob Judah

Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, February. 15 2023. (Jane Barlow/Pool via AP/File)

June 11, 2023, 8:12 pm

Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in party finance probe

Spokesperson says ex-first minister is cooperating with police investigation of use of 600,000 pounds ($754,000) intended for Scottish independence campaign

By Jill Lawless

Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf, is sworn in as Scotland's first minister, the first Muslim in the role, at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on March 29, 2023. (Jane Barlow/Pool/AFP)

March 30, 2023, 8:07 pm

Scotland’s new Muslim leader reflects UK’s booming political diversity

First Minister Humza Yousef joins country’s first Hindu prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and London’s Pakistani-descended Mayor Sadiq Khan as faces of multi-ethnic political scene

By Jill Lawless

In Edinburgh, the couple found a welcoming Jewish community, where, Jennifer Andreacchi and Han Smith (left) said, many of the younger community members are queer. (Fern Photography/ via JTA)

January 31, 2023, 3:12 am

This young American couple had Scotland’s first-ever queer Jewish wedding

After meeting as teens in the spring of 2015, Han Smith and Jennifer Andreacchi eventually fell in love — with each other and Judaism — and converted together ahead of the huppah

By Alix Wall

People celebrate the new Transgender Law on the steps of the parliament in Madrid, Spain, December 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul White)

December 22, 2022, 10:01 pm

Spain, Scotland pass laws promoting trans rights, lower age for gender change

Bills makes it easier and faster for those aged 16 and over to change their gender on official documentation; opponents express fears over future of single-sex spaces

By AFP

French Holocaust denier Vincent Reynouard. (Screenshot: YouTube; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

December 10, 2022, 9:14 am

Convicted French Holocaust denier rejects request for extradition from Scotland

Vincent Reynouard, detained near Edinburgh on behalf of French authorities, tells court he doesn’t accept order; former teacher convicted multiple times for antisemitism

By STUART GRAHAM

November 15, 2022, 5:10 pm

Convicted French Holocaust denier arrested in Scotland after 2-year search

Vincent Reynouard seized near Edinburgh on behalf of French authorities; first conviction was 31 years ago for claiming gas chambers didn’t exist

By AP

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passes the City Chambers on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, on the journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, September 11, 2022. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP)

September 11, 2022, 8:53 pm

Mourners line roads as Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin travels through Scotland

Hearse carries deceased monarch from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh where she will lie in state for a day, in first leg of journey that will end with September 19 funeral in London

By david keyton and Mike Corder

Members of the public pay their respects as they hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland, is driven through Ballater, on September 11, 2022. (Paul ELLIS / AFP)

September 11, 2022, 1:19 pm

Thousands line Scottish streets as Queen Elizabeth’s coffin begins journey to London

Coffin to take circuitous route back to British capital; will lie in state at Houses of Parliament until funeral at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19

By Mike Corder

View of the Royal Mile as Edinburgh prepares for thousands of well-wishers to line streets of the city when the Queen's coffin is brought to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, September 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

September 11, 2022, 6:21 am

Queen Elizabeth II to begin final journey, with coffin to travel through Scotland

Large crowds expected along Sunday’s 6-hour route from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh, where public will pay its respects for 2 days before body is flown to London to lie in state

By Callum PATON and Danny Kemp

A flag flaps in the wind at half staff over Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

September 9, 2022, 2:53 pm

A laconic statement, then a dash: Queen’s last hours as family rushed to deathbed

The sudden deterioration in the queen’s condition left many of her closest family members still on the road to her Scottish castle when she died

By Helen Rowe

Wearing a face mask as protection against covid-19, Swedish climate activist Greta Thurnberg arrives at Central station in Glasgow, Scotland on October 30, 2021, ahead of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference to be held in the city from October 31. (Ben STANSALL / AFP)

October 31, 2021, 4:03 am

Greta Thunberg joins hundreds of climate protesters ahead of UN talks

Demonstrations in Glasgow pick up steam as COP26 summit set to begin; 100,000 people expected at rally Friday

By AFP

Police confiscated the tote bag here in the display window of The Pink Peacock in Glasgow, Scotland. (Courtesy of The Pink Peacock via JTA)

June 17, 2021, 11:17 am

Glasgow police charge Jewish anarchist cafe owner for displaying anti-cop slogan

After tote bag with ‘f*** the police’ is confiscated by law enforcement officials, eatery staff replace it with one bearing similar phrase, but in Yiddish

By Cnaan Liphshiz

Celtic fans display Palestinian flags during match with Hapoel Beersheba in Glasgow, August 17, 2016. (Screenshot)

May 12, 2021, 10:10 pm

Scotland’s Celtic soccer team removes Palestinian flags displayed by fans

Club accuses fans of ‘exploiting’ tribute to squad’s captain by flying banners amid fighting between Israel, Gaza-based terror groups

By AFP

Scotland's forward Lyndon Dykes (L) is challenged by Israel's defender Eitan Tibi (C, back) during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier group F football match between Israel and Scotland at Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on March 28, 2021. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)

March 29, 2021, 1:58 am

Israel, Scotland tie 1-1 in World Cup qualifier in Tel Aviv

Newcastle winger Fraser silences around 5,000 fans at the Bloomfield Stadium with a fine finish in the second half

By AFP and ToI Staff