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Why we think our exam results were unfairMinister denies deprived pupils were penalisedHow grades were worked out for Scottish pupilsNorth Lanarkshire Council's convener of Education Frank McNally has called for an independent review into what he called "a shambolic mess". … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Scotland: School pupils protest over SQA exam results

"That is why the final stage of the process that was put in place by the Scottish Qualifications Authority is a free appeals process which enables young people, in consultation with their schools, to come forward with evidence which would challenge some of the judgements that have been made. … [Read more...] about Scotland’s exam results: Why we think our grades were unfair

She said: 'Whether it's the Prime Minister or anyone coming to Scotland, I can't wait for the date where I can say ''everyone come to Scotland and holiday'' because we're over the worst of this virus but right now we need to encourage everybody whether they're living in Scotland or visiting Scotland to take great care. … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon warns Boris Johnson he must ‘abide by all the advice’ on Scotland’s lockdown as he prepares to take Carrie and baby Wilfred north on their first family holiday – which may see them CAMPING

The finds included a sword, dated as being from 1,000 to 900 BC, axle caps from a chariot , as well as a horse harness. Experts traced the straps connecting the rings and buckles of the equestrian equipment, whose leather and wood had been preserved by the soil. … [Read more...] about Rare Bronze Age cache discovered in Scotland by amateur metal detectorist

He said: "I thought 'I've never seen anything like this before' and felt from the very beginning that this might be something spectacular and I've just discovered a big part of Scottish history. … [Read more...] about Detectorist ‘shaking with happiness’ after Bronze Age find