Culture. With its untamed highlands, and windswept islands, spectacular lochs and glens, intriguing cities, and amazing hospitality, it is scotland. Ah scotland is in the north of great britain, and has a land and culture that is completely distinct from england. My journey begins in the city of glasgow and historic stirling. From there, i head to the island of isla, and make my way up the west coat to the isle of skye. I cross the highlands to loch ness and strathdon, and fly on to the orkney islands. Then, its down to edinburgh with a quick round of golf at saint andrews, before taking in the madness of the edinburgh festival. Glasgow is scotlands largest city. Its infamous for Housing Schemes like easter house, goven, and the gorbals. But, since being crowned the european city of culture in 1990, glasgow is enjoying a cultural renaissance. My first stop, the exquisite arthouse hotel. Thank you very much. Third floor, right . Wow. Will you look at this . So cool so expensive, but i d
Stories this morning the governments Emergency Cobra Committee gets under way to discuss plans to delay the spread of coronavirus, after a third person dies in the uk. At this stage, we are still in the contain phase, which means there is no need to cancel events, no need for people not to go to sporting events, museums and so on. Market concern the ftse falls 9 percent after opening this morning overnight Oil Prices Crash by nearly a third. Italys Prime Minister says it is his countrys darkest hour, as one region is in lockdown with 60 Million People quarantine. At 11 30am, we will answer your questions on the spread and containment of coronavirus with an associate professor of Infectious Diseases at the university of warwick. The trial of the former first minister of scotland, alex salmond, on charges of Sexual Assault and attempted rape begins in edinburgh. A final farewell to royal duties. The duke and duchess of sussex prepare to carry out their last Public Engagement as senior me
Cobra Emergency Committee on the coronavirus outbreak. In the last few minutes, the government has said that britain will not yet move into the second phase and will try to contain the disease. But the government says theres no need to panic buy. There is absolutely no need for anybody to stockpile or anything like that. We are in Constant Contact with the major retailers. Italys Prime Minister says his country is facing its darkest hour with 16 Million People in quarantine as the death toll rises. The virus contributes to plunging global stock markets, with a fall in Oil Prices Also to blame. Well have the latest from that cobra meeting. The other headlines this lunchtime. The trial begins of alex salmond former first minister of scotland on charges of Sexual Assault and attempted rape. And bowing out the duke and duchess of sussex make their final public appearance as working members of the royal family. And coming up on bbc news as governing bodies and broadcasters meet with the gov
The new chancellor rishi sunak will deliver his first budget on wednesday. I look at what we know, and what we dont. A bbc breakfast investigation reveals Safety Cameras on smart motorways arent continuously monitored. We have a special report. Manchester united beat rivals city in the premier league. They were helped by a calamitous piece of goalkeeping from citys keeper ederson as united won 2 0. A final farewell to royal duties. The duke and duchess of sussex will carry out their last public engagements as senior members of the royal family. Are bright but chilly start of the first can meet commute of the week. Much wetter. Details on brea kfast. Week. Much wetter. Details on breakfast. A bright. Its monday 9th march. Our top story Boris Johnson will chair a cobra meeting of senior ministers to discuss the countrys response to the coronavirus following the uks third death linked to the illness. Public Health England confirmed yesterday that a man in his 60s, with Underlying Health p
The trial of the former first minister of scotland, alex salmond, on charges of Sexual Assault and attempted rape gets under way in edinburgh later. A final farewell to royal duties. The duke and duchess of sussex prepare to carry out their last Public Engagement as senior members of the royal family. And coming up in sport scotland triumph over france in the six nations, ending the french grand slam dream. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at nine. The Prime Minister will chair a cobra meeting of senior ministers at 11 oclock this morning, to discuss the countrys response to the coronavirus following the uks third death linked to the illness. The meeting is expected to focus on the possible move from the first containment phase of a four part government strategy, to the second stage of delaying its spread. Confirmed cases of the virus in the uk have now reached 278 yesterday saw the largest increase in uk cases in one day. Public Health England confirmed yesterday that a third