Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scotland is set to get a new bank holiday in 2026 to mark it’s mens national team playing in the World Cup for the first time ...

In Scotland, Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday – though some local authorities do observe the holiday. While many people around Scotland will be enjoying a long weekend with the arrival of ...

As Easter rapidly approaches, Scots are preparing for a joyous few days spent with loved ones. Good Friday is a religious observance in Christianity commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus ...

Scotland are set to make June 15 a national bank holiday in honour of their first men’s World Cup appearance in 28 years. The Scottish government announced on Monday that First Minister John Swinney ...

A bank holiday will be held in Scotland to mark the nation's return to the football World Cup, the King has announced. The bank holiday will be held on June 15, the day after Scotland men's national ...

King Charles has proclaimed a bank holiday in recognition of Scotland returning to a World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Monday, June 15 has been named as a bank holiday north of the border ...