Chris Muir

In a dramatic showdown shaking the cricket world, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a stark ultimatum to Bangladesh: travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup or face replacement by Scotland. This high-stakes decision follows Bangladesh's refusal to play matches in India due to security fears, leaving fans on edge about the tournament's lineup. As deadlines loom, the cricket community watches closely, wondering if this impasse could reshape the global event set to kick off soon. ICC's Tough Call on Bangladesh The ICC board met virtually on January 21, 2026, to address the growing crisis. Sources from…

As the curtains rise on the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, a wave of Scottish talent takes center stage amid heartfelt tributes to founder Robert Redford. This marks the event's emotional farewell to its longtime home before relocating to Boulder, Colorado, spotlighting seven groundbreaking films from Scotland in what experts call a historic surge. With premieres kicking off today, January 22, the festival blends nostalgia and fresh voices, drawing global eyes to stories of community, resilience, and innovation. Dive in to discover how these films are stealing the show. Honoring Robert Redford's Enduring Vision Robert Redford, the…

In a mouth-watering European derby at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026, Scotland Women lock horns with Netherlands Women today in Kirtipur. The Dutch arrive high on confidence after beating Zimbabwe by 22 runs, while Scotland open their campaign as pre-tournament favourites alongside Ireland. One match in, everything to play for – this is must-win cricket at its absolute best. Full Squads: Who Made the Cut Scotland Women Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Maryam Faisal, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Chloe Abel, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (c), Ailsa Lister, Pippa Sproul, Sarah Bryce (vc & wk), Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Kirstie…

Pakistan U19 have kick-started their ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding victory over Scotland at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare, chasing down 188 with seven wickets and plenty of overs to spare. Usman Khan's classy 86 not out and his rock-solid 111-run stand with Ahmed Hussain powered Pakistan to a clinical win after Ali Raza's devastating new-ball spell had ripped the heart out of Scotland's batting. The result gives Farhan Yousaf's side their first points after the opening defeat to England and sends a strong message to the rest of the group. Ali Raza Strikes Early,…

Prince Harry landed quietly in Britain on Sunday, two full days before William and Kate are due to fly north to Scotland. The timing has set royal watchers buzzing: with a major court appearance looming and Invictus Games invitations about to go out, could the Duke finally be ready to bury the hatchet? The unannounced arrival comes just ahead of Harry’s scheduled testimony in the high-stakes phone-hacking trial against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Sources close to the case say the Duke is “calm but focused” and has been preparing intensely for what will…

Donald Trump stunned the world again with a blistering Truth Social post that directly threatens England, Scotland, and the entire United Kingdom with punishing tariffs just months before the 2026 World Cup kicks off in the United States. The former and incoming president wants Greenland at any cost, and he is willing to hit British fans, businesses, and the football teams themselves where it hurts most: right before the biggest tournament on American soil. What Trump Actually Said In a lengthy statement posted late Monday, Trump declared that from February 1, 2026, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany,…

Harare witnessed a clinical demolition on January 19, 2026, as Pakistan Under-19 crushed Scotland Under-19 by 9 wickets in Match 12 of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Takashinga Sports Club. Ali Raza ripped through Scotland with a sensational 5-22, bundling them out for just 136 in 38.4 overs, before Pakistan openers made a mockery of the chase, finishing the job in only 23.2 overs. The victory washes away the bitter taste of Pakistan’s shock collapse against England two days ago and puts them right back in Super Six contention. Toss and Perfect Start for Pakistan Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf…

A Russian-flagged oil tanker carrying sanctioned Venezuelan crude has arrived in Scotland’s Moray Firth under US Coast Guard escort, just days after American forces boarded and seized the vessel in the North Atlantic in a bold sanctions-enforcement operation. The ship, now renamed Marinera but previously known as Bella-1, was captured south of Iceland on January 8, 2026, ending a high-seas pursuit that began when the tanker tried to run the US naval blockade around Venezuela. How the Dramatic Seizure Unfolded US forces tracked the Marinera for weeks as it loaded crude in Venezuela, then sailed north attempting to reach Russian…

UEFA has delivered a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through British and Irish football: the five host nations for Euro 2028 — England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland — will NOT receive automatic qualification. Instead, they must fight through the regular qualifying groups, with only a limited safety net if they fall short. This marks a dramatic departure from tradition and guarantees the road to the home tournament will be brutally competitive. Why UEFA Scrapped Automatic Qualification For decades, host nations have walked straight into major tournaments. Germany strolled into Euro 2024 without kicking a ball in…

Malcolm Offord, the yacht-racing, classic-car-collecting financier hand-picked by Nigel Farage to lead Reform UK in Scotland, stood in front of reporters in Kirkcaldy and bluntly refused to say how rich he is. The man who bought a £1.6 million Loch Lomond mansion in cash told journalists his personal fortune is “not of any relevance to anybody”. With the Holyrood election just months away, the refusal has instantly become the first big controversy of Reform’s Scottish campaign. From Tory Peer to Reform Firebrand Offord was made a life peer by David Cameron in 2021 and served as a junior Scotland Office…