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Scotland fan gives German police arresting bagpipe performance

A group of Scotland fans treated German Police to a rendition of Happy Birthday, accompanied by bagpipes.

One of the officers was then persuaded to join in with a spot of dancing.

23 June 2024

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Kieran Gregson

Why is Paganism on the rise in Scotland?

Man sits on a chair in a flooded street

Man goes fishing in flooded street

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Phil Booth

My 20-year challenge to play every Scottish golf course

Boat fuel leak causes disruption at salmon farm

Watch: Boat fuel leak causes disruption at salmon farm

Footage from the meeting shows Brian Boyd interrupting independent councillor Lois Speed.

Provost berates councillor to tears in public meeting

John Swinney

Swinney expects change to 'poor' Westminster relations

Scotland Politics

Sir Keir Starmer

Labour will serve 'entirety of Scotland' - Starmer

Scotland Politics

Anas Sarwar

'We are going to reset devolution' - Sarwar

Scotland Politics

Keir Starmer

'We have a clear mandate to govern for all four nations'

Scotland Politics

GLASGOW COUNT

'People are fed up' - Glasgow reacts to the general election results

Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour supporters

The story of election night in Scotland

Scotland Politics

Weather forecast

Will Scotland's summer appear later in July?

White-tailed sea eagles

Sea eagles give lesson in patient parenting

Crab on jellyfish

Crab hitches a ride on the back of a jellyfish

The Henry family in Glasgow airport

Were Scots holidaymakers able to vote before flying away?

Glasgow & West Scotland

Balmoral Castle on an overcast day. It is covered in ivy and sits against a backdrop of dense forest. Green grass surounds it.

Peek inside never-before-seen parts of Balmoral Castle

John Swinney, wearing glasses and a suit with burgundy tie, sits in front of a The Sunday Show background.

Watch: I would work with a Labour government on migration - Swinney

Scotland Politics

A man in a blue cotton jacket and khaki hat stands on a street.

Your Voice Your Vote: What local issues do Scots care about?

Bees in a ceiling

Watch: 180,000 bees found living in bedroom ceiling

Alex Cole-Hamilton

'I have placed bets on election' - Cole-Hamilton

Scotland Politics

It is expected to be a grey, cloudy day on Saturday with some drizzle and longer spells of rain

TRNSMT - weather forecast for the festival weekend

It is expected to be a grey, cloudy day on Saturday with some drizzle and longer spells of rain.

Rachel Hives

My journey from needing a wheelchair to CrossFit Games

A Highland mother has said her life has been transformed by CrossFit after grabbing a place in the finals of the sports annual adaptive games in Texas.

Pawel Cymbalista

Ben Nevis has special place in my heart - new record holder

A fish farm worker from Mallaig has set a new fastest time after his previous record was broken.

scotland squad

Dejected Scotland squad gets jolly farewell from oompah band

A sombre Steve Clarke and his men were played out to a series of upbeat numbers following their Euros exit.

Scotland fan in Stuttgart

Disappointed fans react after Scotland are knocked out

Euros 2024: Disappointed fans react after Scotland are knocked out

Scotland fans in Germany at the Euros

'It's all on the last game now'

Euros 2024: Fans react to Scotland's draw with Switzerland

Scotland fans holding saltire outside Cologne cathedral

Tartan Army party in Cologne ahead of Euro 2024 match

Thousands of Scotland fans bring party atmosphere to Cologne ahead of a crucial Euro 2024 match.

Gillian Smart presents the Euro 2024 weather forecast

Forecast for Scotland vs Switzerland Euros match in Cologne

Forecast for Scotland vs Switzerland Euros match in Cologne

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the Runrig tune.

Why do German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune?

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song.

Weather forecast

Forecast for Scotland vs Switzerland Euros match in Cologne

Stormy conditions are expected on Tuesday but it should improve for kick off the following day.

Lawrence Shankland visited his friend's mural before the Scotland national team flew to Germany for the Euros

Footballer's heart campaign after losing pal at 22

Lawrence Shankland is campaigning after his childhood friend Chris Murray died suddenly.

A woman wearing glasses, striped pink top and blue cardigan stands in front of a shop display of balls of wool.

Banking, transport and potholes - Scottish voters on local issues

From ATM closures in Tranent to public transport in Bonar Bridge and Castle's Douglas's potholes, Scottish voters have been weighing in on the local issues that matter to them.

Supporters in the fan zone queued for up to three hours for a beer

Scotland fans 'queue three hours' for beer in Munich

The Tartan Army in Munich said they struggled to get a beer and find a toilet in the fan zone

Scotland fan waves flag in fan zone in Munich

Scotland fans: 'We’ve always got hope'

Fans react to a poor Scotland performance outside the fan zone in Munich

A Scotland fan in Dortmund in 1974 wearing a royal banner and tartan bunnet.

Watch: New archive footage of Tartan Army at 1974 World Cup

Newly-unearthed archive footage shows the Tartan Army in high spirits as Scotland launched their World Cup campaign in Germany 50 years ago.

Scottish football fans

Watch: Bagpipes and beers as Scots take over Munich

Ahead of Scotland's match against Germany, the Tartan Army are partying it up in Munich's streets.

BBC News Scotland Editor James Cook

Will Scotland make a difference at this election?

Scotland is seen as a key battleground in the general election, with 57 seats up for grabs on 4 July.

Scotland fans in Munich

The Tartan Army's journey to Munich for the Euros

Up to 200,000 supporters are expected in Munich for the opening game of the Euros.

Eva Tennent

Eva's 'wee character back' after delayed surgery

Eva Tennent’s parents describe progress made by their daughter following spinal surgery that was cancelled seven times.

Scotland fans in Munich

Scotland fans getting ready for the start of Euro 2024

Scotland will take on Germany in the opening match of the tournament.