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Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord called for a vote of no confidence in SNP drugs minister Maree Todd (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Readers' Letters: SNP and Reform UK fiddling while Rome burns

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I tried learning Italian on Preply before Rome – and loved it

Michelle McManus in Rome.

Michelle McManus: Song to Pope 'one of greatest honours of my life'

Luke Donald with his wife Diane and their three daughters after leading Europe to a second successive Ryder Cup win in the 2025 match in New York

Questions answered as dust settles on Donald's Ryder Cup reappointment Martin Dempster

Luke Donald and Jon Rahm pictured during last year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in in Farmingdale, New York

Luke Donald to hold Jon Rahm talks over Spaniard's Ryder Cup future

Luke Donald celebrates with his players after Europe’s win in the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black last year

Donald has 'history' in sights as 3rd Ryder Cup captaincy is confirmed

Scotland players trudge off the Stadio Olimpico pitch after defeat in Rome at the weekend (Picture: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty)

Readers' Letters: Gregor Townsend has lost the dressing room

Scotland start their Six Nations campaign on Sunday against Italy.

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2026: All the fixture stats

Scotland kick off their Six Nations campaign in Rome.

An eating and drinking guide to the 2026 Six Nations

Dave Cherry missed Vannes' game against Grenoble.

Townsend confirms next two in line as Cherry and Ashman nurse strains

Shane Lowry speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on Tuesday

Luke Donald urged to take 'huge dangling carrot' for 2027 Ryder Cup

Sione Tuipulotu looks set to captain Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations.

Analysis Scotland Six Nations squad: teenager and uncapped hooker in frame

Norwegian Kristoffer won twice on the 2025 DP World Tour calendar campaign with Edinburgh man Tim Poyser on his bag

Six non-Scottish golfers to watch in 2026

Bob MacIntyre reacts during his singles match against Sam Burns at the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in September

MacIntyre has say on Ryder Cup role and Donald's big decision for 2027

Shane Lowry smiles on the 18th green on day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

Ryder Cup reunion shaping up to be exciting desert battle in Dubai

AS Roma face Rangers on Thursday as they return to Scotland for a competitive match for the first time since the controversial European Cup semi-final against Dundee United in 1984. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

AS Roma added to Dundee Utd-Rangers axis of hatred as 1984 revisited

Prince Charles Edward Stuart, which was painted around 1750 in Rome by Scottish artist Katherine Read, who came from a staunch Jacobite family. PIC: Contributed.

Exclusive First 'purely Scottish' portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie discovered

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£99 Christmas market mystery holiday: New York, Lapland, Rome, or...?

Matt Fitzpatrick speaks to the media in St Andrews prior to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Offensive to European fans: Fitzpatrick slams PGA of America president

Nicolas Colsaerts, one of Luke Donald's vice captains, engages with the crowd on the first tee during the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome

'PGA could have done better' - European speaks out on ugly Ryder Cup

Team Europe’s Bob MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland pictured on the first tee with Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley ahead of their Saturday morning foursomes in the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York

It's what dreams are made of - MacIntyre on landing epic Ryder Cup win

Bob MacIntyre of Team Europe smiles during a practice round on Thursday for the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park Golf Course

'He's a gritty Scottish fellow' - Donald on MacIntyre's foursomes role

Team Europe’s Rory McIIroy talks with the press prior to the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York

Analysis Why Europeans can produce golfing equivalent of a Broadway performance

Team Europe captain Stephen Gallacher looks on during the Junior Ryder Cup singles at Nassau Country Club on Long Island

Stephen Gallacher's gallant juniors give Americans a scare

Team Europe’s Bob MacIntyre takes a selfie with a fan wearing a Scotland football strip during a practice round for the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park

MacIntyre's possible Ryder Cup partner emerges as new 'swagger' noted

Tommy Fleetwood shows off the European top on Monday that is a nod to a 1987 win at Muirfield Village, where Tony Jacklin’s team wore salmon pink on the last day

Why Donald is hoping Europeans are dressed for success in Ryder Cup

A view of welcome signage at Bethpage State Park Golf Course, where the Balck Course is staging the 45th Ryder Cup this week

Inside ‘bit bland’ Bethpage Black: I walked arduous Ryder Cup course

Ukraine’s Lev Grinberg is one of the two playes from the 2023 winning team in Rome lining up for Stephen Gallacher again in the 13th Junior Ryder Cup on Long Island

Stephen Gallacher out to pull off same Ryder Cup double as Luke Donald

Bob MacIntyre laughs during the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water

Exclusive 'Daunting' debut but MacIntyre is 'more prepared' for this Ryder Cup

Luke Donald speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water

European captain Luke Donald drops Bob MacIntyre hint for Ryder Cup

The world-famous Colosseum in Rome

Seeing the sights whilst indulging in luxury during 24 hours in Rome

Pictured during the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, Bob MacIntyre and Rory McIlroy will be Ryder Cup team-mates for a second time next month

Rory McIlroy delighted his Bob MacIntyre prediction came true

Vasily Petrenko, RPO

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Bob MacIntyre pictured in action during the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia

Bob MacIntyre finishes season with record prize winnings on PGA Tour

Sam Heughan (right) and Caitriona Balfe star in a scene from Outlander.

Heughan book festival demand proves Outlander success is no fading force

Bob MacIntyre celebrates being part of a winning Ryder Cup in 2023 with his European team-mates at Marco Simone Golf Club on the outskirts of Rome

MacIntyre game-changing group chat that put him at ease for Ryder Cup

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield

Ryder Cup road trip - Donald's plan to deliver success on US soil

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Exploring Rome’s iconic Colosseum is even more enjoyable in the quieter autumn months.

Smart travellers snapping up Rome breaks from £99pp this autumn

Chef Giulio handed out fresh Trapizzino pizza pockets to local taxi drivers.

Edinburgh locals surprised with free pizza pockets as Virgin Hotels Edinburgh la...

Stefania Licari rides into the city with her new show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Unleash your inner Italian with Stefania Licari’s new Edinburgh Fringe show

In pictures: Heads of State attend the funeral of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 23: The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Basilica St Peter on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. On the third day since the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, his body is transferred from the Chapel of Santa Marta to the Basilica St Peter. He will lie in state in a simple wooden coffin until his funeral, which will be held on Saturday, 26th April 2025. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

The surprise Scottish figure to attend Pope Francis's funeral

In Pictures: Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Pope Francis waves to the crowd during the Sunday Angelus prayer in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 15, 2023. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Vatican official: Pope Francis has died aged 88

Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose shake hands after their play-off in the 89th Masters

Ryder Cup boost helps ease latest Masters close call for Justin Rose

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