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Angus Gunn made his debut for Scotland and kept a clean sheet.

'I got away with it': Gunn relives his Scotland fright despite a perfect day

Aaron Hickey trains for Scotland.
Aaron Hickey trains for Scotland.

Hickey reveals all on Ronaldo shoulder charge that went viral

Scott McTominay celebrates making it 2-0 during a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier between Scotland and Cyprus at Hampden Park, on March 25, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Scott McTominay celebrates making it 2-0 during a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier between Scotland and Cyprus at Hampden Park, on March 25, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Scotland's rustiness was to be expected - now race against time for Spain clash

Steve Clarke celebrates during Scotland's 3-0 win over Cyprus.
Steve Clarke celebrates during Scotland's 3-0 win over Cyprus.

Clarke hails 'very pleasing' Scotland win but concerns arise over Adams injury

Scotland's Ryan Christie (R) and Cyprus' Valentin Roberge during a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier between Scotland and Cyprus at Hampden Park, on March 25, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland's Ryan Christie (R) and Cyprus' Valentin Roberge during a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier between Scotland and Cyprus at Hampden Park, on March 25, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Lethargic Hampden tells a story but Scotland victory is ultimately job well done

Dire Mebude celebrates after scoring Scotland Under-21's opener against Sweden. (Photo by Francisco Maciá/PhotoPlayers.com)
Dire Mebude celebrates after scoring Scotland Under-21's opener against Sweden. (Photo by Francisco Maciá/PhotoPlayers.com)

Ex-Rangers starlet scores debut goal as Scotland Under-21s go down to Sweden

This year's song contest will take place in Rotterdam, with the grand final held on Saturday 22 May (Photo: Shutterstock)
This year's song contest will take place in Rotterdam, with the grand final held on Saturday 22 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

Eurovision 2023: running order for semi-finals in Liverpool announced

Connor Graham will be representing Scotland in the European Nations Cup at Sotogrande along with big brother Gregor. Picture: Scottish Golf.
Connor Graham will be representing Scotland in the European Nations Cup at Sotogrande along with big brother Gregor. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Graham brothers in Scotland side for Sotogrande event

ScotRail has announced extra train services and carriages for Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifiers at Hampden.
ScotRail has announced extra train services and carriages for Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifiers at Hampden.

ScotRail to operate more trains for Euro 2024 matches at Hampden

The show BullyBully will be part of this year's Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Picture: Kamerich & Budwilowitz
The show BullyBully will be part of this year's Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Picture: Kamerich & Budwilowitz

Children's festival tackles 'childish' world leaders, climate change and gender

Dykes has played QPR's past three matches under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.
Dykes has played QPR's past three matches under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.

Dykes: I was in critical care in hospital fighting pneumonia

Scotland national team are not using Oriam due to safety concerns.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland national team are not using Oriam due to safety concerns.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Severe criticism of Oriam as Scotland coach labels pitch 'safety hazard'

Blackburn defender Dominic Hyam (right) has earned a first call-up to the senior Scotland squad. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Blackburn defender Dominic Hyam (right) has earned a first call-up to the senior Scotland squad. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Who is Dominic Hyam? Blackburn defender 'definitely more Scottish than English'

Erling Haaland will miss Norway's first two qualifiers. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Erling Haaland will miss Norway's first two qualifiers. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Scotland's Euro rivals suffer huge blow as Norway to be without Erling Haaland

Memories of Walter Smith and  their stint together overseeing Scotland proved vivid for Ally McCoist at Hampden as he  promoted Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. Viaplay is available to stream from viaplay.com or via your TV provider on Sky, Virgin TV and Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Memories of Walter Smith and  their stint together overseeing Scotland proved vivid for Ally McCoist at Hampden as he  promoted Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. Viaplay is available to stream from viaplay.com or via your TV provider on Sky, Virgin TV and Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

McCoist remembers Smith and how his Scotland spirit has returned

Ben Doak has impressed for Scotland Under-21s and also in his brief cameos at Liverpool.
Ben Doak has impressed for Scotland Under-21s and also in his brief cameos at Liverpool.

Liverpool and Scotland starlet Doak given sage Dalglish advice after Celtic move

Found in Stornoway, the sign reads: "a broken Gaelic is better than a Gaelic in the chest (coffin)". Encouraging people to use what they've got regardless of any imperfections.
Found in Stornoway, the sign reads: "a broken Gaelic is better than a Gaelic in the chest (coffin)". Encouraging people to use what they've got regardless of any imperfections.

Stornoway Gaelic Cafe ignites new hope for Gaelic's prosperity in Scotland

Ross McCrorie believes his form for Aberdeen has been strong.
Ross McCrorie believes his form for Aberdeen has been strong.

Aberdeen's McCrorie reveals disappointment at missing out on Scotland call-up

Lawrence Shankland pictured at Hearts training ahead of the match against Aberdeen.
Lawrence Shankland pictured at Hearts training ahead of the match against Aberdeen.

Hearts understand Clarke's Scotland's stance on Shankland

Kevin Nisbet was left out of the Scotland squad earlier this week.
Kevin Nisbet was left out of the Scotland squad earlier this week.

'We got an email': Hibs' Nisbet was on Scotland radar - but plans changed

Rangers manager Michael Beale and Alfredo Morelos during a recent match at Tynecastle. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale and Alfredo Morelos during a recent match at Tynecastle. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Alfredo Morelos gives Rangers definitive answer over Sevilla rumours

Plans for the world's first octopus farm has sparked concerns from the scientific community
Plans for the world's first octopus farm has sparked concerns from the scientific community

Scientists express concern at world's first octopus farm proposals

Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn has been called into the Scotland squad for the first time.
Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn has been called into the Scotland squad for the first time.

Gunn given no Scotland guarantees - 'we just had an honest conversation'

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the Euro 2024 qualifers against Cyprus and Spain.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the Euro 2024 qualifers against Cyprus and Spain.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scotland squad: Key Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Hibs stars left out

Kieran Tierney has been on the bench in the main for Arsenal and could leave in the summer.
Kieran Tierney has been on the bench in the main for Arsenal and could leave in the summer.

Why months of struggles for so many Scotland players could temper belief

The Eurasian vulture chick
The Eurasian vulture chick

Scotland’s only pair of Eurasian griffon vultures hatch a chick

Angus Gunn has been in good form for Norwich City this season.
Angus Gunn has been in good form for Norwich City this season.

Gunn poised for Scotland call-up as he follows in dad's footsteps

Jumbo-Visma's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard reacts after crossing the finish line during the 4th stage of the 81st Paris - Nice cycling race, 165 km between Saint-Amand-Montrond and La Loge des Gardes.
Jumbo-Visma's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard reacts after crossing the finish line during the 4th stage of the 81st Paris - Nice cycling race, 165 km between Saint-Amand-Montrond and La Loge des Gardes.

Tour de France, big hitters Pogacar and Vingegaard fighting for supremacy

Celtic winger James Forrest has suffered a muscle injury.
Celtic winger James Forrest has suffered a muscle injury.

Celtic's Forrest suffers major fitness blow and has Scotland recall hampered

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots
Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

Celtic's Jota celebrates as he makes it 1-1 during the cinch Premiership match against St Mirren.
Celtic's Jota celebrates as he makes it 1-1 during the cinch Premiership match against St Mirren.

'We wanted to do Remontada': Jota explains Celtic altercation with assistant

Vegetable aisle in a supermarket Pic: WavebreakMediaMicro - stock.adobe
Vegetable aisle in a supermarket Pic: WavebreakMediaMicro - stock.adobe

Vegetable shortage in UK supermarkets - Gaby Soutar

Levi Davis: Missing person case handed over to Spanish crime unit as search for rugby star continues
Levi Davis: Missing person case handed over to Spanish crime unit as search for rugby star continues

Levi Davis update as Spanish crime unit takes on missing person case

Food minister Mark Spencer has summoned supermarket chiefs to explain “what they are doing to get shelves stocked again” amid shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Food minister Mark Spencer has summoned supermarket chiefs to explain “what they are doing to get shelves stocked again” amid shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Supermarket bosses meeting food minister over fruit and veg shortage

Winter vegetables grown in this country could fill these empty supermarket shelves (Picture: Jane Sherwood/Getty Images)
Winter vegetables grown in this country could fill these empty supermarket shelves (Picture: Jane Sherwood/Getty Images)

Expectation to eat summer produce in winter is behind empty supermarket shelves

Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22, 2023 in Burgess Hill.
Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22, 2023 in Burgess Hill.

Why is there a food shortage in the UK & how long will it last?

British Airways has continued to bounce back from the pandemic.
British Airways has continued to bounce back from the pandemic.

BA owner IAG to return to pre-Covid levels of profit 'within next few years'

The Mavericks - Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield and Lee Westwood - have turned up in Mexico for the LIV Golf League season-opener in new team colours. Picture: LIv Golf GO
The Mavericks - Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield and Lee Westwood - have turned up in Mexico for the LIV Golf League season-opener in new team colours. Picture: LIv Golf GO

Team apsect enhanced for start of 2023 LIV Golf League in Mexico

Empty tomato trays at a Tesco Express store (Picture: Zoe Linkson/PA)
Empty tomato trays at a Tesco Express store (Picture: Zoe Linkson/PA)

Food shortages are a warning of what life could be like in the near future

Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023   See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.
Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023   See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.

Asda, Tesco, Morrisons & Lidl limit sales of fruit and vegetables

Aldi and Tesco put limit on fruit and veg sales - full list of items

Gemma Dryburgh pictured during the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando in January. Picture: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images.
Gemma Dryburgh pictured during the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando in January. Picture: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images.

Pettersen admits 'impressive' Gemma Dryburgh is Solheim Cup contender

A frustrated Scotland were made to pay after missing a host of chances in Murcia (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
A frustrated Scotland were made to pay after missing a host of chances in Murcia (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Pinatar Cup: Scotland made to pay as they're downed by quickfire Iceland double

Spain, France and Turkey travel  update by Foreign Office

Former Women's Scottish Open champion Stacy Lewis will now captain the US in next two editions of the Solheim Cup. Picture: LPGA
Former Women's Scottish Open champion Stacy Lewis will now captain the US in next two editions of the Solheim Cup. Picture: LPGA

Lewis to captain US in next two editions of Solheim Cup

Netflix is introducing limits on password sharing in four more countries
Netflix is introducing limits on password sharing in four more countries

Netflix takes major step forward in crackdown on password sharing

Octomore's range of whisky is among our suggestions
Octomore's range of whisky is among our suggestions

Whisky news - New peated and sherry whiskies to try this winter

Ali Price helped Glasgow Warriors to an important URC win at Dragons.
Ali Price helped Glasgow Warriors to an important URC win at Dragons.

Price hopes display in Glasgow Warriors win has helped Scotland cause

An emotional Susanna Reid seen attempting to comfort Levi Davis’ mum, Julie, who is struggling to hold back tears - Credit: ITV
An emotional Susanna Reid seen attempting to comfort Levi Davis’ mum, Julie, who is struggling to hold back tears - Credit: ITV

Susanna Reid leaves GMB studio to comfort missing Levi Davis’ mother

David Haye responds to rumours he’s in a ‘throuple’

Andy Murray defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis on Friday morning at the Australian Open.
Andy Murray defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis on Friday morning at the Australian Open.

Four years on, Murray meets 'farewell' opponent once again - and stakes are high

Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Outsiders, from Sunak to expat celebrities, seem to want to dictate to Scotland

Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus
Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus

British tourists travelling to Spain warned of new Covid rule

Shakira diss track aimed at ex-partner Pique breaks YouTube record

Andy Murray celebrates at the 2023 Australian Open after his big win over Matteo Berrettini.
Andy Murray celebrates at the 2023 Australian Open after his big win over Matteo Berrettini.

TV and scheduling details for Murray's next match at the 2023 Australian Open

Food flows along with the wine at tapas bars like this one in Madrid (Picture: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
Food flows along with the wine at tapas bars like this one in Madrid (Picture: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Scotland needs cafe culture to save nation from demon drink – Alastair Stewart

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Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic:  Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic:  Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP leadership: Greens’ clearest signal yet they wouldn’t work with Kate Forbes

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter,  Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)
John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter,  Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’

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