Scotland news

• Weather warnings for Scotland as Storm Boelo moves in

  24-10-2026 23:04 via The Herald | News
  
  An amber weather warning for wind across Scotland and a yellow warning for rain for parts of the country have come into force in response to Storm Boelo
  
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• 800 Scottish public sector workers being paid for jobs that don’t exist – report

  24-10-2026 23:00 via The Herald | News
  
  The Scottish Government says its “no compulsory redundancies” policy remains in place after reports that hundreds of public sector workers are being paid millions of pounds per year – despite the fact their jobs no longer exist.
  
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• 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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• Ryanair flight diverts 600 miles to Oslo after aborted landing in Edinburgh

  24-10-2026 20:26 via The Herald | News
  
  A Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh Airport was forced to divert over 600 miles away after being unable to land due to strong winds
  
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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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• SNP says UK must rule out use of Scottish revenue for English nuclear energy

  24-10-2026 16:25 via The Herald | News
  
  The SNP has demanded the UK Labour Government rule out the use of revenue from Scotland’s oil and gas industry on English nuclear energy.
  
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• This home for sale has a unique Harry Potter-inspired sitting room with built-in bar

  24-10-2026 15:49 via The Herald | News
  
  An impressive five bedroom Ayrshire home with it's own Harry Potter room is now on the market for offers over £380,000.
  
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• Scottish Greens urge John Swinney to say where he stands on energy policy

  24-10-2026 15:24 via The Herald | News
  
  John Swinney must take a position on new oil and gas drilling, Gillian Mackay has said, as she hit out at the UK Government for approving the Jackdaw gas field.
  
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• Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers

  24-10-2026 15:18 via The Herald | News
  
  The Scottish Greens have promised a new railcard for millennials paid for by wealthy flyers.
  
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• Young Scottish mother dies while on holiday in Albania

  24-10-2026 14:14 via The Herald | News
  
  A young Scottish mother has died while on holiday in Albania.
  
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• Edinburgh gastro-diner Duck & Waffle permanently closes its doors

  24-10-2026 13:34 via The Herald | News
  
  Duck & Waffle Edinburgh operated for over three and a half years at St James Quarter as the brand's first UK location outside of London
  
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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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• Man found dead in Glasgow park as police launch investigation

  24-10-2026 12:22 via The Herald | News
  
  Police have sealed off Barrowland Park after the discovery was made in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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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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• Person injured after gun fired at Edinburgh pub window

  24-10-2026 11:47 via The Herald | News
  
  A person has been injured after a gun was fired outside a bar in Edinburgh.
  
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• Injured walker rescued near one of Scotland's most remote bothies

  24-10-2026 11:22 via The Herald | News
  
  A rescue effort was sparked after a walker was injured at one of Scotland's most remote bothies.
  
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• Hotel where King Charles was served underage announces sudden closure

  24-10-2026 10:42 via The Herald | News
  
  Management of the Crown Hotel in Stornoway announced on social media and a front-door notice that the business has closed until further notice
  
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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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• Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled due to Storm Boelo

  24-10-2026 10:25 via The Herald | News
  
  Paisley Halloween Festival’s Saturday programme was cancelled by Renfrewshire Council on October 24 due to severe weather and an amber wind warning.
  
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• Why is Paisley more than 17 minutes behind Greenwich Meantime?

  24-10-2026 07:37 via The Herald | News
  
  As the clocks go back this weekend, buddies in Paisley could be forgiven for setting their alarms a little later than others if they decide to stay on 'Paisley time'.
  
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• Sam Heughan: 'I don't know why we're investing in it at all as a nation'

  24-10-2026 07:00 via The Herald | News
  
  Outlander star Sam Heughan criticises Scotland’s data centre boom, opposing plans near Glasgow and Dumfries over AI threats and landscape damage.
  
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• Council admits FOI error over gift shops' rates arrears — but will not release emails

  24-10-2026 07:00 via The Herald | News
  
  The Herald appealed a decision to block the release of correspondence between the council, Criterion Capital and tenants at the Princes Street fire site.
  
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• Scottish farmers consider pulling out of mobile mast deals amid huge rent cuts

  24-10-2026 06:00 via The Herald | News
  
  Scottish farmers could pull out of mobile mast agreements after rent cuts of thousands of pounds, sparking warnings over rural mobile coverage.
  
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• Black waitress, 15, called ‘that’ and ‘it’ by Thurso hotel chef wins £13k in tribunal

  24-10-2026 06:00 via The Herald | News
  
  A Thurso hotel has been ordered to pay £13,048 to Danisha Charles after a tribunal found its chef and general manager subjected the 15-year-old to sustained verbal abuse before dismissing her over a mental health condition she did not have.
  
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• Family-run hotel group placed into administration after £2.8m HMRC tax dispute

  24-10-2026 05:41 via The Herald | News
  
  A profitable family-run Scottish company operating eight hotels was placed into administration following an HMRC tax bill dispute.
  
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• Why bonds are back on the radar for income investors

  24-10-2026 05:33 via The Herald | News
  
  As bond yields climb, investors are finding new income opportunities. Here's why many are taking a fresh look at fixed income
  
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