In the name of the father – Frank McNally on the waning tradition of family nicknames
In her father’s native Clogher, Co Tyrone, the surname was widespread. So to avoid confusion, they became the “James Eoin” ...
I’m American and have fallen in love with a Scottish baby name – but people say my ‘simplified’ spelling’s insulting
A MUM-TO-BE has been slammed after “simplifying” the spelling of a Scottish baby name – with people saying it’s insulting and ...
I love beautiful spelling of my baby’s Scottish name – people say it’s a nightmare to pronounce, but it builds character
A MUM-TO-BE has been left doubting her Scottish baby name – with people insisting nobody will be able to pronounce it.
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Hibs Women ace writing her own Doc Hollywood script - an epic comeback based on a true story
Cut to a close-up on Bert van Lingen, the well-travelled Dutch football coach, looking steadily more impressed. The former Rangers assistant manager breaks into a grin and calls out: “Hey Doc! You ...
Scots dad baffles American shop workers with Ayrshire accent in hilarious TikTok videos
A Scots dad-of-two living in the USA has gone viral after sharing hilarious videos of Americans struggling to understand his ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Questions Reporter's Accent: 'American Media First'
Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including ...
Lost historic Gaelic manuscripts found after 50 years
Dozens of Gaelic manuscripts have been found and returned to the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh after being missing for more than 50 years. Police investigated the disappearance of the 56 ...
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Poland 1-2 Scotland: Andy Robertson's late winner hands Scots a Nations League lifeline
Captain Andy Robertson was Scotland's hero with a stoppage-time winner to snatch a 2-1 victory over Poland which secured them a Nations League relegation lifeline. Scotland knew it was win or bust ...
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Latest updates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport in the BBC Sport App and in a collection on the BBC homepage. Antrim hurler James McNaughton says new Saffrons manager Davy Fitzgerald ...
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Latest updates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport in the BBC Sport App and in a collection on the BBC homepage. Jonny Gray admits he feared his international career was over and says ...
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Despite a scare, Scotland eventually proved too strong for Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield. With a bonus-point win secured and a game against old foes Ireland next on the cards ...
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Take two, year two of Jim McGuinness at Donegal got underway with a 0-20 to 0-16 win over Dublin at Ballybofey. Daire O Baoill starred for the Tir Chonaill kicking 0-6 including two, two-pointers ...