It has been recently revealed that the Royal Bank of Scotland has fired four employees because of their connection with the interest rate manipulation case. The Royal Bank of Scotland group is actually the largest government based lender and this recent probe has definitely proved to be disgrace for the bank.

A Macmillan Cancer Support survey has found that Scottish youth aged between 18 and 35 who boast of an endless friend list at social networking sites have just one friend to turn at when they are diagnosed with some serious problem.

Making an immensely surprising disclosure, a recently conducted study, which was carried out by researchers from Scotland, has revealed that a plentiful of lifestyle aspects can hold an immensely high potential when it comes to explaining the reason behind a sharper and very much active routine by some people during the course of their old age.

Nicola Margaret Adam became Scotland’s first baby of 2012. Weighing 6lb 6oz, she entered the world at 12. 02 am at the Southern General Maternity Unit in Glasgow. Her mother, Margaret Adam is quite excited to know that her daughter is Scotland’s first new born.

The Scottish Government recently carried out a survey on smoking that revealed that more than 69% of smokers want to quit. They interviewed more than 9,000 people to reach the conclusion.

The main parameters of the survey were public health, mental health and frequency of cigarette consumption. Public Health Minister Michael Matheson said that more than 8,000 people lose their lives due to it.

This research does not try to bring any difference between England and other parts of the UK but with its strong findings, it do tries to ask the concerned authorities concerned to take action for those living Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.