New Icthyosaur is 1st uniquely Scottish marine reptile ever discovered and studied. Scotland has its very own prehistoric marine reptile — and, no, we’re not talking about Nessie, the mythic Loch Ness monster. Scientists have announced the discovery of the fossil remains of a dolphin-like seagoing reptile on Scotland’s Isle of Skye that lived about 170 million years ago and was about 4.3 metres long. The creature, named Dearcmhara shawcrossi, […]

People in Scotland will vote later on whether the country should stay in the UK or become an independent nation. Voters will answer “Yes” or “No” to the referendum question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?“ With 4,285,323 people – 97% of the electorate – registered to vote, a historically high turnout is expected. Votes will be cast at 2,608 polling places across the country between 07:00 and 22:00 on […]