Thousands of supporters are expected to travel to the US for Scotland's first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
A report to councillors stated the cost of the extra bank holiday would have been £48,000.
A TARTAN Army footsoldier has kicked off a monumental World Cup trek across America. Craig Ferguson, 22, will walk from Los ...
A briefing prepared for SNP ministers explained the bonus holiday would put employers "under pressure" and added it would likely be "met with criticism from the business community".
Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup later this year.
Talks between FIFA and the Scottish Football Association have reached a positive conclusion.
The decision was made by Aberdeenshire’s licensing board after 46 landlords responded overwhelmingly in favour of the plans in a consultation carried out by the local authority.
US government officials are warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen.
East Lothian Council has rejected a proposed national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in the World Cup Finals, claiming it could cost up to £150,000.
Swinney used an SNP campaign event last month to announce Monday, June 15 would be a designated bank holiday in recognition of Scotland returning to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998, ...
The 2026 World Cup is just months away, and the excitement among football fans is building fast. This summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the biggest ever staged, with ...