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Scots in the Mid-Atlantic States, 1783-1883

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter (Free subscription) | yesterday

Family Research - English, Scottish and Irish Genealogy:- Naming an additional 3,000 Scots immigrants to the mid-Atlantic region, this book covers the hundred-years immediately following the Revolutionary War and provides a series of sketches conveying such information as the immigrant’s place and date of birth and death, occupation, date of arrival and place of settlement in the U.S.,...

BAE boosts Scots economy by £300m

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

BAE boosts Scots economy by £300mA LEADING defence contractor pumped more than £300 million into the Scottish economy last year.BAE Systems Surface Ships in Glasgow supported more than 8,000 jobs in total – with 3,400 employed directly at its Clyde yards, according to Strathclyde University's Fraser of Allander Institute. The full article contains 52 words and appears in The Scotsman...

• BAE boosts Scots economy by £300m - News Scotsman

Scots wary of Fijians

Fijilive (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Scotland coach Andy Robinson is wary of the Flying Fijians and has called on his men to be “warriors” in their test this weekend.Robinson makes his debut as new Scotland coach in their first test against Fiji on November 14 at Murrayfield and he is desperate to kick off his career on a high note."You need warriors in this game," he told sport.scotsman.com“It's the toughest...

BAE boosts Scots economy by £300m

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

BAE boosts Scots economy by £300mA LEADING defence contractor pumped more than £300 million into the Scottish economy last year.BAE Systems Surface Ships in Glasgow supported more than 8,000 jobs in total – with 3,400 employed directly at its Clyde yards, according to Strathclyde University's Fraser of Allander Institute. The full article contains 52 words and appears in The Scotsman...

Scots duo relish shared captaincy

Sport Experts (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009

Mike Blair and Chris Cusiter insist that their dual captaincy can benefit Scotland in the autumn Tests.

Scots adults among biggest drug-users in Europe, says report

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009

SCOTS are some of the biggest users of drugs in Europe, a new study has shown.

Broken arm rules Gordon out of Scots friendly

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

SCOTLAND goalkeeper Craig Gordon is out of Saturday's friendly international with Wales after suffering a fractured arm while playing for Sunderland against Tottenham on

Scots twice as likely to fear drinking parents

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

MORE than 200 children called a confidential helpline last year with concerns about their parents harmful drinking.

Scots twice as likely to fear drinking parents

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

MORE than 200 children called a confidential helpline last year with concerns about their parents harmful drinking.

• Scots twice as likely to fear drinking parents - News Scotsman

Scots beaten by 'better side' as Wales lift European Cup

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

Wales followed up their group wins over Serbia and Ireland by twice coming from behind to triumph at Bridgend and avenge their World Cup qualifying defeat by the Scots.Victory came just four matches into Harris' reign and he is confident his yoADVERTISEMENTung side can go on to achieve even more success in the future."It's been real good to get a taste of it," he said. "To have a team of my...

Only a third of Scots want new Forth Road Bridge

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | yesterday

More than half of Scots say that the current bridge should be repaired instead.The Scottish Government is expected to publish legislation later this month which would authorise the new bridge if approved.Green party co-leader Patrick Harvie sADVERTISEMENTaid today: "The massive scare campaign Ministers have run against the existing Forth Road Bridge has clearly failed."Like everyone else, Greens...

Scots pupils are falling behind English, says think-tank report

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

SCOTTISH schoolchildren are continuing to trail behind students south of the Border despite massive financial investment aimed at helping them achieve better grades.

Scots pupils are falling behind English, says think-tank report

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

SCOTTISH schoolchildren are continuing to trail behind students south of the Border despite massive financial investment aimed at helping them achieve better grades.

• Scots pupils are falling behind English, says think-tank report - News Scotsman

Majority of Scots reject plan for Forth crossing

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | yesterday

NEARLY twice as many Scots would prefer the government to repair the existing Forth Road Bridge rather than build an entirely new structure.

Music news: Exclusive: Scots musician Colin Hay sued for 'theft' of Australian anthem

The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009

SCOTS musician Colin Hay is being sued for stealing Australia's "other national anthem" - 28 years after he made it a worldwide hit.