I will make a firm and bold prediction: Scotland will emerge with zero gold, zero silver and zero bronze ... not to be influenced by flag-wagging or the blandishments of advertising.

New Zealanders have voted to keep their national flag - which features the union jack - despite calls for it to be replaced with a silver fern ... (England), Andrew (Scotland) and Patrick ...

the star of David - and the Scottish flag, which has the saltire, also being blue and white. The silver color symbolizes the silver jewelry that adorns Torahs, which are kept in the synagogue ...

JUST three beaches in Scotland have been awarded international excellence status this year despite a national tourism drive to promote the country’s natural attractions. Sign up to our Scotsman ...