Scotland

‘Incredibly rare’ 13th-century deer-antler hair comb unearthed in Scotland

The red deer antler carving is the first gravoir found in Scotland, offering clues to how medieval elites created elaborate hairstyles inspired by continental fashion.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

‘Incredibly rare’ 13th-century deer-antler hair comb unearthed in Scotland.

Demonstrators hold Palestinian flags outside Bute House as Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Scotland's First Minister John Swinney at Bute House in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain July 7, 2024.

Scotland Against Antisemitism warns government that Israel boycott risks inflaming Jew hatred

Scotland Against Antisemitism ended by calling on the government to "retract its inflammatory language" and "meet with the Jewish community to discuss how the government plans to protect us."

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Scotland's first minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Humza Yousaf arrives at St Giles' Cathedral to attend a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, in Edinburgh on July 5, 2023.

Scotland's former first minister Yousaf claims relative was killed at GHF aid site

"What the world needs to know is that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is like a trick to kill the largest number of Palestinians every day," Humza Yousaf quoted his cousin as saying.

AUGUST 29, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Neidpath Castle in Peebles, Scotland overlooking the River Tweed and Autumn wood.

'The true Jerusalem is in Scotland': The African king claiming to be the Jewish Messiah

Kofi Opaha claimed he is a descendant of King David, founding the “Kingdom of Kubala” in the forests of Scotland and brought into his circle a young woman who had been reported missing in Texas.

AUGUST 24, 2025|ByWALLA!

'Sanction Israel, launch war crimes investigation' demand Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh MPs

The letter added that, given the UK is party to the Genocide Convention, it has an "obligation to prevent acts that may amount to genocide."

AUGUST 19, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025.

Radioactive water leaks from UK nuclear bomb base into sea off Scotland - report

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency warned that up to half of the components at the base were beyond their design life when the leaks began.

AUGUST 14, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Loch Long is frozen over at Arrochar, Scotland, Britain, December 11, 2017.

'A huge betrayal': Jewish comedian speaks to 'Post' after Edinburgh venue cancels show - interview

"The staff said, 'If you are attracting issues that need extra security, it puts everyone in the venue in danger,'" Creeger recounted.

JULY 28, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER

Anti-Trump demonstrators gather during a rally organised by the campaign group Stop Trump Coalition, protesting the visit of US President Donald Trump, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, July 26, 2025.

WATCH: Man shouts 'Allahu Akbar' on UK easyJet flight, 'wanted to send message to Trump'

The easyJet flight from London Luton, was forced to undergo an emergency landing at Glasgow Airport, where police boarded the plane and arrested the suspected terrorist.

JULY 27, 2025ByJAMES GENN

'Canceled for being Jewish': Two comedians have Edinburgh Fringe shows axed over 'safety concerns'

Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon were set to perform at the Whistlebinkies venue, but were informed that their acts had been cancelled due to bar staff feeling “unsafe”.

JULY 27, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER