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An old joke in Scotland was telling American tourists who asked 'What is a haggis?' That it's "a small four-legged creature from the Highlands!" Some reported that this was actually taken seriously, however, and not humorously as intended.

What is Haggis made of? Is it truly Scottish? Why is it banned in the US?

Thorbjorn Olesen poses with the Thailand Classic Trophy after storming to a four-shot success at Amata Spring Country Club. Picture: Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images.
Thorbjorn Olesen poses with the Thailand Classic Trophy after storming to a four-shot success at Amata Spring Country Club. Picture: Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images.

Olesen helps soften Pieters' Ryder Cup blow for Luke Donald

US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington, DC (Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington, DC (Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

As globalisation falters, world heads towards dangerous future – Joyce McMillan

Francesco Molinari celebrates with his Continent of Europe team after their win in the inaugural Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.
Francesco Molinari celebrates with his Continent of Europe team after their win in the inaugural Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: Why Europe's Ryder Cup future looks to be in good hands

The Traitors US hosted by Alan Cummings has been acquired by the BBC - start date
The Traitors US hosted by Alan Cummings has been acquired by the BBC - start date

BBC has confirmed its acquired US version of hit show The Traitors

The full moon rises behind Edinburgh Castle.
The full moon rises behind Edinburgh Castle.

Wolf Moon 2023: What is a Wolf Moon? When will it peak? List of full moons 2023

After tasting defeat in the 2021 contest in Florida, Stuart Wilson will be hoping to lead Great Britain & Ireland to victory in the 2023 Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images.
After tasting defeat in the 2021 contest in Florida, Stuart Wilson will be hoping to lead Great Britain & Ireland to victory in the 2023 Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images.

Court cases and cups set to dominate golf world in 2023

10 coolest places to live in the UK according to America

The January 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.
The January 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.

January 6 panel final report describes Donald Trump ‘conspiracy’

This video grab taken from a footage shown by Russian state media shows US basketball star Brittney Griner (L) during a swap of prisoners with Viktor Bout (2ndR), a Russian notorious arms dealer(Photo by -/Russian State Media/AFP via Getty Images)
This video grab taken from a footage shown by Russian state media shows US basketball star Brittney Griner (L) during a swap of prisoners with Viktor Bout (2ndR), a Russian notorious arms dealer(Photo by -/Russian State Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Brittney Griner release shows Biden can't keep relying on populist politics

England's Harry Kane holds his head in his hands after a missed chance in the 0-0 draw with USA.
England's Harry Kane holds his head in his hands after a missed chance in the 0-0 draw with USA.

England remind us why they are not huge favourites to win World Cup

Thanksgiving turkey is a big part of the holiday.
Thanksgiving turkey is a big part of the holiday.

When is American Thanksgiving? How do they celebrate it?

Aaron Judge, of the New York Yankees, hits a home run, or 'homer', against the Boston Red Sox (Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Aaron Judge, of the New York Yankees, hits a home run, or 'homer', against the Boston Red Sox (Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Annoyed by Americanisms? Wow is 16th-century Scots – Susie Dent

As well as being an academic, George Stewart was at the forefront of the oil industry
As well as being an academic, George Stewart was at the forefront of the oil industry

Scotsman Obituaries: Professor George Stewart, academic and petroleum engineer

US captain Zach Johnson and European counterpart Luke Donald pose with the Ryder Cup during the 'Year to Go' celebrations in Rome earlier this week. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
US captain Zach Johnson and European counterpart Luke Donald pose with the Ryder Cup during the 'Year to Go' celebrations in Rome earlier this week. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Americans 'unburdened' by 30-year Ryder Cup road misery, says Zach Johnson

A demonstrator waves a flag with marijuana leaves depicted on it during a protest calling for the legalization of marijuana, outside of the White House on April 2, 2016, in Washington. President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
A demonstrator waves a flag with marijuana leaves depicted on it during a protest calling for the legalization of marijuana, outside of the White House on April 2, 2016, in Washington. President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Joe Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession

Team Captains Luke Donald of England and Zach Johnson of The United States pose for a photograph with the Ryder Cup Trophy at the Colosseum during the Ryder Cup 2023 Year to Go Media Event on October 04, 2022 in Rome.
Team Captains Luke Donald of England and Zach Johnson of The United States pose for a photograph with the Ryder Cup Trophy at the Colosseum during the Ryder Cup 2023 Year to Go Media Event on October 04, 2022 in Rome.

Donald tells European Ryder Cup fans: 'Be loud but not spiteful or angry'

International captain Trevor Immelman and his United States counterpart Davis Love III chat during a press conference prior to the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
International captain Trevor Immelman and his United States counterpart Davis Love III chat during a press conference prior to the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Paul McGinley calls for Presidents Cup to become 'mixed' event

These are the top 10 tell-tale signs of a bluffer

A reader is concerned about the number of wind turbines in previously wild land
A reader is concerned about the number of wind turbines in previously wild land

Readers' letters: Who will step up to protect our wild lands?

Five Guys celebrate National Burger Day
Five Guys celebrate National Burger Day

Celebrate National Burger Day with iconic restaurant Five Guys

Wreckage. Pic: Marshall Stay
Wreckage. Pic: Marshall Stay

Fringe Theatre reviews: Wreckage | The Mistake | Johnny Got His Gun | Made in...

Try packing all wires together in zipped sections of your case to avoid tangles when you unpack. Pic: PA Photo/Alamy.
Try packing all wires together in zipped sections of your case to avoid tangles when you unpack. Pic: PA Photo/Alamy.

Hate packing for holidays? Seven genius hacks – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Collin Morikawa looks on during a practice round prior to the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.
Collin Morikawa looks on during a practice round prior to the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

'Crazy winds' and 'crazy fans': why the Americans love Scottish golf

Belongings are shown left behind at the scene of a mass shooting along the route of a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
Belongings are shown left behind at the scene of a mass shooting along the route of a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

Why Independence Day shooting shows gun control resolution is still out of reach

Fireworks illuminate the sky above the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC. Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images.
Fireworks illuminate the sky above the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC. Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images.

All you need to know about Independence Day

Paul McKechnie in action during last week's PGA Professional Championship at Slaley Hall in Northumberland. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.
Paul McKechnie in action during last week's PGA Professional Championship at Slaley Hall in Northumberland. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.

Braid Hills-based Paul McKechnie secures captain's pick for PGA Cup

Illustration: skypicsstudio - Adobe Stock
Illustration: skypicsstudio - Adobe Stock

Kirsty McLuckie: Clean views from abroad

Matthew McConaughey said the spate of mass shootings across America is “an epidemic we can control” as he led tributes to the victims of the tragedy in his Texas hometown.
Matthew McConaughey said the spate of mass shootings across America is “an epidemic we can control” as he led tributes to the victims of the tragedy in his Texas hometown.

Matthew McConaughey leads tributes to victims of Texas school shooting

Paul McGinley speaks to the media after leading Europe to victory in the 204 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.
Paul McGinley speaks to the media after leading Europe to victory in the 204 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Why the King's Course at Gleneagles will deliver 'true test'

The Tartan Day parade in New York is a reminder of the historic links between Scotland and the USA (Picture: Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
The Tartan Day parade in New York is a reminder of the historic links between Scotland and the USA (Picture: Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

A tale of two countries that are more similar than you might think

The New York Times insists the original solution to Monday's Wordle was a coincidence and the result of "a very unusual circumstance".
The New York Times insists the original solution to Monday's Wordle was a coincidence and the result of "a very unusual circumstance".

‘Outdated’ Wordle answer changed amid US Supreme Court case

Joe Goldblatt finds that American need for speed running at full pelt in New Orleans, but wonders how much longer it will last. PIC: Maciek Lulke/CC.
Joe Goldblatt finds that American need for speed running at full pelt in New Orleans, but wonders how much longer it will last. PIC: Maciek Lulke/CC.

Americans still go at full speed - but for how much longer? - Prof Joe Goldblatt

(Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
(Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

'Why are you here?' A simple answer to a question faced by migrants

Members of Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces, volunteer military units of the Armed Forces, train in a city park in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Members of Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces, volunteer military units of the Armed Forces, train in a city park in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences

Captain Steve Stricker celebrates with the Ryder Cup after leading the US to a record 19-9 win over Europe at Whistling Straits last September. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Captain Steve Stricker celebrates with the Ryder Cup after leading the US to a record 19-9 win over Europe at Whistling Straits last September. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Winning Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker suffers heart scare

Despite diversity among nurses and patients, health inequalities still remain in the UK
Despite diversity among nurses and patients, health inequalities still remain in the UK

Covid treatment optimised for white people may have cost lives –Francisca Mutapi

Thanksgiving is an American tradition that has started to be adopted by other countries around the world (Picture: John Moore/Getty Images)
Thanksgiving is an American tradition that has started to be adopted by other countries around the world (Picture: John Moore/Getty Images)

Why UK should learn from Thanksgiving tradition in the US – Stephen Jardine

A Castle for Christmas
A Castle for Christmas

A Castle For Christmas: Seven things the Netflix movie got right and wrong

These answers reveal our top driving wants and habits - Adele is one of them

Suzann Pettersen pictured with the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin in Spain, where the 2023 match will be held. Picture: Tristan Jones
Suzann Pettersen pictured with the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin in Spain, where the 2023 match will be held. Picture: Tristan Jones

Suzann Pettersen succeeds Catriona Matthew as Europe's Solheim Cup captain

Open champion Collin Morikawa is presented with Honorary Life Membership of the DP World Tour by Tour CEO Keith Pelley ahead of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Open champion Collin Morikawa is presented with Honorary Life Membership of the DP World Tour by Tour CEO Keith Pelley ahead of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

How many players are chasing Collin Morikawa in Race to Dubai title battle?

Katya Eardley
Katya Eardley

Day in the Life: Katya Eardley, baker

Space alien Skye meets Nathan and together they share the Christmas festivities together in the new John Lewis advert (Picture: John Lewis and Partners)
Space alien Skye meets Nathan and together they share the Christmas festivities together in the new John Lewis advert (Picture: John Lewis and Partners)

Will Santa be okay with early John Lewis Christmas ad? – Scotsman comment

Padraig Harrington tees off at Carnoustie in the first round the 20th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images).
Padraig Harrington tees off at Carnoustie in the first round the 20th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images).

Padraig Harrington: Americans copied Europe's Ryder Cup blueprint

Shane Lowry celebrates on the third green during the Saturday afternoon fourballs in the the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.
Shane Lowry celebrates on the third green during the Saturday afternoon fourballs in the the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: I'm not stopping believing, says Shane Lowry

European captain Padraig Harrington waves to the crowd on the first tee during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
European captain Padraig Harrington waves to the crowd on the first tee during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Still too early to call Padraig Harrington's captaincy

Shirley Manson of Garbage on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2005. Picture: Yui Mok/PA
Shirley Manson of Garbage on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2005. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

Shirley Manson: ‘We took a lot of chances on that record – for which we were glo...

Ian Poulter and Bernd Wiesberger during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.
Ian Poulter and Bernd Wiesberger during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Bernd Wiesberger aims to 'channel inner Ian Poulter'

Ian Poulter during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Ian Poulter during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Ian Poulter aiming to 'annoy' Americans at Whistling Straits

Patrick Cantlay speaks to the media prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.
Patrick Cantlay speaks to the media prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Patrick Cantlay insists Americans have 'common goal'

Sergio Garcia speaks to the media ahead of his 10th Ryder Cup appearance at Whistling Straits. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.
Sergio Garcia speaks to the media ahead of his 10th Ryder Cup appearance at Whistling Straits. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Europeans urged to 'make number count' in powerful video

Martin Kaymer and caddie Craig Connelly during the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.
Martin Kaymer and caddie Craig Connelly during the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Europe thrive on 'wee tour' mentality says Craig Connelly

Shane Lowry, Bernd Wiesberger, Tommy Fleetwood, captain Padraig Harrington, Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood of Team Europe walk to the gate with the Ryder Cup trophy before departing Heathrow Airport ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Shane Lowry, Bernd Wiesberger, Tommy Fleetwood, captain Padraig Harrington, Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood of Team Europe walk to the gate with the Ryder Cup trophy before departing Heathrow Airport ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Shane Lowry on 'incredible' journey from fan to player

Ian Poulter and Justin Rose celebrate during the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.
Ian Poulter and Justin Rose celebrate during the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Rose will be hurting over Ryder Cup snub, says Poulter

An image of the books which have been shortlisted for 2021 Booker Prize.
An image of the books which have been shortlisted for 2021 Booker Prize.

Booker Prize shortlist announced

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