Scotland news

• Trains cancelled and road warnings as Storm Boelo sweeps into Scotland

  24-10-2026 22:46 via BBC News
  
  Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.
  
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• Strikers finding form as Rangers bounce back

  24-10-2026 21:54 via BBC News
  
  Derek McInnes demanded a response from his Rangers team after the disappointment of two dropped points at Dundee - and they delivered in emphatic style against St Johnstone.
  
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• Rest and Be Thankful plans will be 'economically catastrophic' for Argyll

  24-10-2026 18:55 via BBC News
  
  A convoy of tractors and haulage trucks drove along the mountain road in objection to a new transport plan.
  
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• Glasgow recover 17-point deficit to beat Benetton

  24-10-2026 18:31 via BBC News
  
  Glasgow recover from 17 points down to win a thriller at Benetton and continue their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.
  
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• Scottish Greens call on Swinney to stop 'swithering' on oil and gas

  24-10-2026 16:35 via BBC News
  
  Gillian Mackay hits out at Andy Burnham and John Swinney over Jackdaw approval at the party conference.
  
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• Habitat destroyed by Cairngorms fire to be restored with government funding

  24-10-2026 16:29 via BBC News
  
  The funding will also support habitat, species and river restoration, control of invasive non-native species and deer management across Scotland.
  
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• Halloween festival cancelled by storm after one night of macabre mayhem

  24-10-2026 13:09 via BBC News
  
  Storm forecasts have led to the cancellation of events in "Scotland's Halloween capital" of Paisley.
  
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• One injured after shots fired at pub window in Edinburgh

  24-10-2026 12:10 via BBC News
  
  The incident, which police believe was targeted, happened on Gilmerton Road at about 21:15 on Friday.
  
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• Six things to see and do in 'one of the most breathtaking places on Earth'

  24-10-2026 10:29 via BBC News
  
  What convinced National Geographic to single out a corner of Scotland as a must-visit destination?
  
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• From snakes to sewing, tenants fear impact of Edinburgh art hub closure

  24-10-2026 10:29 via BBC News
  
  Tenants were told at the end of September they have less than four months to leave, as the building is being sold.
  
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• How a fan's dying wish led a Dutch football team to a tartan kit

  24-10-2026 10:28 via BBC News
  
  FC Twente fans have made regular pilgrimages to Stranraer after a friendship formed by a terminally-ill supporter and two visiting Scots.
  
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• Man, 62, arrested after report of indecent exposure in Strathclyde Country Park

  23-10-2026 19:39 via The Herald | News
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure at Strathclyde Country Park.
  
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• Singers and musicians urge Scottish Government to rethink trad music company plans

  23-10-2026 19:37 via The Herald | News
  
  The Scottish Government’s plans to give traditional music the 'same platform' as opera, ballet and classical music have sparked concerns.
  
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• Mummies removed from two Glasgow museums over consent concerns

  23-10-2026 19:17 via The Herald | News
  
  A number of Egyptian mummies have been removed from two Glasgow museums amid concerns over "informed consent" from the deceased
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being hit by HGV in Aberdeen

  23-10-2026 18:56 via BBC News
  
  A 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been notified.
  
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• 'We've sold 500 deep-fried Mars bars': Scots chippy chain takes Newcastle by storm

  23-10-2026 18:37 via The Herald | News
  
  A famous Scottish fish and chip shop chain has expanded into England following a £1.5 million investment - and is going down a storm already with locals.
  
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• Latest Ferguson Marine news, interviews and updates on the shipyard

  23-10-2026 18:00 via The Herald | News
  
  All the latest news, interviews and updates about Ferguson Marine.
  
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• Perthshire farm crowned Champion of Champions at Scottish Agriculture Awards

  23-10-2026 17:46 via The Herald | News
  
  A Perthshire farming business has been named the outstanding winner at the 2026 Scottish Agriculture Awards after judges praised its combination of farming skill, innovation, commercial success and attention to detail.
  
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• Sturgeon: Scottish culture held back by red tape, risk aversion and 'cringe factor'

  23-10-2026 17:38 via The Herald | News
  
  Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scotland is lagging well behind other countries over the championing and promotion of its own culture.
  
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• Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits

  23-10-2026 17:31 via The Herald | News
  
  Cruden reports stronger sales and profits as it hails a pipeline of around 3,500 homes across Scotland.
  
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• 'Every farmer we met in the West Bank had been attacked by Israeli settlers'

  23-10-2026 17:30 via The Herald | News
  
  Observers who were detained at an olive harvest in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have spoken out, as Israel prepares to fully close the West Bank
  
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• Hub opens for Scotland’s first joint university-college undergraduate school

  23-10-2026 17:16 via The Herald | News
  
  UWS and New College Lanarkshire open a learning hub on October 23, widening degree access and supporting skills development for students across Lanarkshire.
  
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• Scotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber

  23-10-2026 16:44 via BBC News
  
  It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.
  
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• Netflix star Zach Zucker brings cult hit Stamptown to Edinburgh’s Christmas line-up

  23-10-2026 16:40 via The Herald | News
  
  Stamptown, led by Netflix star Zach Zucker, joins Edinburgh’s Christmas at Bristo Square from December 3 to 19, bringing anarchic comedy and cabaret.
  
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• Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view

  23-10-2026 16:36 via BBC News
  
  Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns.
  
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• Faifley Campus opens with schools, library and community facilities under one roof

  23-10-2026 16:15 via The Herald | News
  
  Faifley Campus in West Dunbartonshire officially opened on October 22, bringing schools, childcare, ASN provision, library and community facilities together.
  
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• Raskin 'very happy' at Rangers but unsure about January

  23-10-2026 16:11 via BBC News
  
  Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin is "really happy" at Rangers but is unsure what might happen in January.
  
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• Ross Greer lifts lid on Greens financial woes and outlines Budget demands from SNP

  23-10-2026 15:51 via The Herald | News
  
  Ross Greer lifts the lid on how the Scottish Greens borrowed £150,000 and scraped donations of £5 and £10 to fight the Holyrood election, as members gather in Inverness to debate the party's financial future.
  
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• Result of crunch vote at £1 billion Scottish company revealed

  23-10-2026 15:49 via The Herald | News
  
  The result of the crunch vote at the £1 billion Scottish company, forced by a US hedge fund, has been revealed
  
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• 'Nonsense': Fresh blow for Scottish Government over public service shake-up

  23-10-2026 15:30 via The Herald | News
  
  The Scottish Government's public sector reform plans have faced more bruising criticism.
  
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• Teenager arrested for allegedly poisoning soldiers on behalf of Russia

  23-10-2026 15:27 via The Herald | News
  
  A 17-year-old girl has been arrested in Ukraine for allegedly poisoning soldiers on the orders of the Russian security services
  
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• Rail lines to close as amber warning issued for Scotland

  23-10-2026 15:17 via The Herald | News
  
  Rail lines in the west and north of Scotland are to close during Storm Boelo, with speed restrictions also being introduced across the country as strong winds and heavy rain move in.
  
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• Scottish mental health hub supports more than 8,500 visitors in first year

  23-10-2026 15:10 via The Herald | News
  
  The Nook, a free walk-in mental health hub in Glasgow run by SAMH, has welcomed more than 8,500 visitors in its first year as the charity seeks funding to expand across Scotland.
  
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• Inaugural World Shortbread Championship to take place in Scotland next month

  23-10-2026 14:59 via The Herald | News
  
  The innagural World Shortbread Championship is set to take place in Scotland next month, with organisers today revealing the expert judging panel lineup.
  
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• Memorial service held for 'titan of industry' Sir Ian Wood

  23-10-2026 14:48 via BBC News
  
  The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into a global engineering giant.
  
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• Edinburgh’s Ricks bar and boutique hotel to reopen after major refurbishment

  23-10-2026 14:48 via The Herald | News
  
  Edinburgh cocktail bar and boutique hotel Ricks will reopen on October 31, 2026, after a Montpeliers refurbishment with seasonal British food and cocktails.
  
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• Several roads closed after serious collision in Aberdeen

  23-10-2026 14:22 via BBC News
  
  The incident happened in the city's Victoria Road shortly after 10:00.
  
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• Penicuik v Clyde in Scottish Cup postponed

  23-10-2026 14:22 via BBC News
  
  Friday's Scottish Cup tie between Penicuik Athletic and Clyde has been postponed until Tuesday because of heavy rain.
  
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• 'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent

  23-10-2026 14:14 via The Herald | News
  
  Staff fear the cuts will impact the university’s ability to participate in the Erasmus+ scheme when it returns next year.
  
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• RNLI issues coastal safety warning as Scotland faces 80mph storm gusts

  23-10-2026 14:05 via The Herald | News
  
  The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued a reminder to those along the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storms Austen and Boelo are expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain across Scotland this weekend.
  
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• Storm warning upgraded to 'danger to life' amber alert

  23-10-2026 14:03 via The Herald | News
  
  The bad weather is set to last 24 hours
  
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• Edinburgh Cashmere Christmas gift ideas: Thoughtful gifting in cashmere and lambswool

  23-10-2026 14:01 via The Herald | News
  
  Christmas has a way of arriving in a series of small, recognisable scenes. The first window of the advent calendar is opened. Strings of lights go up across town squares and along shopping streets, wreaths appear on front doors, and the first carols drift out of shop doorways
  
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• Future of historic house once described as 'Scotland's most at risk building' secured

  23-10-2026 13:49 via The Herald | News
  
  The future of an historic house once described as Scotland’s most at risk building has been secured after Scottish Ministers confirmed its ownership would be taken over by Midlothian Council.
  
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• Scottish engineering company almost triples turnover to record level

  23-10-2026 13:44 via The Herald | News
  
  A Scottish engineering company has seen turnover almost trebled to more than £10 million.
  
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• Police say no further investigation needed into Yes Scotland chief

  23-10-2026 13:27 via The Herald | News
  
  Police say there is no reason to investigate Yes Scotland finances further
  
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• Man who asked not to be locked up so he could go on holiday jailed for nine years

  23-10-2026 13:21 via The Herald | News
  
  A man who asked a judge not to lock him up so he could go on holiday has been jailed for more than nine years.
  
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• Orkney island's second recorded stoat trapped and killed

  23-10-2026 13:06 via BBC News
  
  Conservationists had hoped a stoat trapped just weeks ago was Rousay's only one.
  
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• No further police investigation into Yes Scotland finances

  23-10-2026 13:03 via BBC News
  
  In July, a newspaper published claims by an activist that it was not known how income of more than £1.5m had been spent.
  
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• Here is what is in store as Paisley prepares for a Halloween spectacular

  23-10-2026 12:11 via The Herald | News
  
  Paisley is getting ready for the spookiest event of the year, with the free-to-attend Halloween Festival welcoming visitors for two days of spectacular entertainment
  
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• Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' by allegations about her father

  23-10-2026 12:09 via The Herald | News
  
  The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” by accusations her father had a hoard of child sex abuse images
  
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