/tags/scotland Scotland en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:59:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-09-10/a-sad-end-for-a-beloved-kitten Peat the kitten had become the face of the Glenturret Distillery in Scotland. He died this week, apparently after being hit by a car. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:59:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-09-10/a-sad-end-for-a-beloved-kitten NPR Staff /2014-07-08/for-one-crime-writer-peaceful-shetland-is-a-perfect-place-for-murder Despite the lack of real-life crime on the Scottish islands, author Ann Cleeves has found plenty of inspiration there. "I love the idea of long, low horizons with secrets hidden underneath," she says. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 07:33:00 GMT /2014-07-08/for-one-crime-writer-peaceful-shetland-is-a-perfect-place-for-murder Ari Shapiro /npr-news/2013-09-15/flying-scotsman-cyclist-obree-sets-a-new-speed-record Cyclist Graeme Obree, 48, has set a new world speed record for prone bicycles, as the man known as the Flying Scotsman topped 56 mph during a session at the just-completed World Human Speed Championships, held at Battle Mountain in the Nevada. Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:59:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-15/flying-scotsman-cyclist-obree-sets-a-new-speed-record Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-07-01/thar-he-blows-trump-tussles-with-scots-over-wind-turbines U.S. tycoon Donald Trump is waging a war on a proposed wind turbine facility off the northeastern coast of Scotland. 'The Donald' is spending millions creating a luxe golf resort there, which would overlook the 11 turbines, part of Scotland's ambitious push to convert to renewable sources of energy. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 07:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-01/thar-he-blows-trump-tussles-with-scots-over-wind-turbines Philip Reeves /npr-news/2013-06-29/bird-on-rare-visit-to-u-k-killed-as-dismayed-twitchers-watch When a white-throated needletail was spotted off the northwest coast of Scotland, dozens of enthusiasts rushed to the area. "Twitchers" is British slang for those who have a passion for spotting hard-to-find birds. But their joy turned to grief when the little bird from Asia hit a wind turbine. Sat, 29 Jun 2013 16:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-29/bird-on-rare-visit-to-u-k-killed-as-dismayed-twitchers-watch Mark Memmott /2013-06-03/scottish-couple-welcomes-third-set-of-twins Karen and Colin Rodger already had two sets of boys. When Mom got pregnant this time, the thought of more twins crossed her mind, but a doctor said the odds were 500,000 to 1. Now she's given birth to twin girls, and the family tells the Daily Mirror it's shopping for a van. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:18:00 GMT /2013-06-03/scottish-couple-welcomes-third-set-of-twins /npr-news/2013-04-30/just-in-case-cruise-line-insured-against-loch-ness-monster Jacobite Cruises is now insured against damage, however unlikely, from "Nessie." Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:14:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-30/just-in-case-cruise-line-insured-against-loch-ness-monster Korva Coleman /npr-news/2013-02-19/english-whisky-aims-to-give-scotch-a-run-for-its-money When you think whisky from the U.K., you think Scotch. But a group of entrepreneurs is trying to restart England's long-dormant whisky business — and prove their version of the quaff can be jolly good, too. English whisky is headed stateside in April. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:38:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-19/english-whisky-aims-to-give-scotch-a-run-for-its-money Amy Guttman /2013-01-25/haul-out-the-haggis-its-time-to-celebrate-burns-night Across Scotland and around the world, poetry lovers gather in appreciation of 18th century bard Robert Burns. Central to the menu of all these Burns Suppers is, of course, haggis, paraded into the room on a silver platter. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:06:00 GMT /2013-01-25/haul-out-the-haggis-its-time-to-celebrate-burns-night Lydia Zuraw /2013-01-23/wifes-phone-call-interupts-soccer-news-conference A Scottish sports reporter recorded a soccer team press conference using his phone. Nice idea, but inevitably the reporter's phone rang. The soccer team manager picked it up. It was the reporter's wife calling. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:05:00 GMT /2013-01-23/wifes-phone-call-interupts-soccer-news-conference