<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Scotland - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Scotland with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish-built MOONS instrument starts mapping stars and galaxies from Chile]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish-built astronomy instrument has captured its first observations from Chile, beginning a mission to study millions of stars and galaxies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-built-moons-instrument-starts-mapping-stars-and-galaxies-from-chile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-built-moons-instrument-starts-mapping-stars-and-galaxies-from-chile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government urged to action one year after vote to boycott Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government has been urged to ensure a boycott of Israeli goods and services one year ago does not apply "in name only"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-urged-to-action-one-year-after-vote-to-boycott-israel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-urged-to-action-one-year-after-vote-to-boycott-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council records worst overspend in years as auditors rate finances red]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council has recorded a &pound;45.7m overspend as auditors rate its finances red, warn of a &pound;110m funding gap, and reveal its emergency savings fund will be exhausted within months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-city-council-records-worst-overspend-in-years-as-auditors-rate-finances-red/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-city-council-records-worst-overspend-in-years-as-auditors-rate-finances-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 71, dies after being found injured on Inverness street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road closure is in place in Inverness following concern for an injured person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-71-dies-after-being-found-injured-on-inverness-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-71-dies-after-being-found-injured-on-inverness-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal after boy, 9, struck by minibus in Castlemilk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information after a child was struck by a minibus in Castlemilk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-after-boy-9-struck-by-minibus-in-castlemilk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-after-boy-9-struck-by-minibus-in-castlemilk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in connection with death of man in West Lothian]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 64-year-old man in West Lothian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-in-connection-with-death-of-man-in-west-lothian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-in-connection-with-death-of-man-in-west-lothian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four charged following £300k drugs recovery in Aberdeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested and charged four people in connection with alleged drugs offences in Aberdeen.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/four-charged-following-300k-drugs-recovery-in-aberdeen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/four-charged-following-300k-drugs-recovery-in-aberdeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman admits ammonia attack on friend during Glasgow shopping trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman soaked her friend in ammonia after a dispute over money on a shopping trip. Gwen Dempster, 52, doused Lee McCluskey in Glasgow city centre on November 9, 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-admits-ammonia-attack-on-friend-during-glasgow-shopping-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-admits-ammonia-attack-on-friend-during-glasgow-shopping-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ardrossan Harbour work set to begin with no sailings for over a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ardrossan Harbour will close for more than a month from Monday, September 7 as new owners CMAL carry out essential repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ardrossan-harbour-work-set-to-begin-with-no-sailings-for-over-a-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ardrossan-harbour-work-set-to-begin-with-no-sailings-for-over-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist who died in crash on A70 at Lanark named]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist who died following a crash on the A70 at Lanark has been named.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-who-died-in-crash-on-a70-at-lanark-named/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-who-died-in-crash-on-a70-at-lanark-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CalMac praised for helping to get 'problematic' visitors off Scottish island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have praised CalMac port staff on Cumbrae for helping to remove potentially disruptive people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calmac-praised-for-helping-to-get-problematic-visitors-off-scottish-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calmac-praised-for-helping-to-get-problematic-visitors-off-scottish-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual offences court ‘difficult to deliver’, Justice Secretary admits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Gray told MSPs that implementation work is not expected to begin until the next financial year, after the Crown Office said it had received no additional funding for the sizeable reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sexual-offences-court-difficult-to-deliver-justice-secretary-admits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sexual-offences-court-difficult-to-deliver-justice-secretary-admits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £1m bunkhouse at historic site almost ready to welcome guests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &pound;1m bunkhouse at an historic site being regenerated in the Scottish Borders will soon be ready to welcome its first guests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-1m-bunkhouse-at-historic-site-almost-ready-to-welcome-guests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-1m-bunkhouse-at-historic-site-almost-ready-to-welcome-guests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Glasgow bus operators back &pound;2 fare cap despite 'astonishing' timescale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The voluntary &pound;2 cap on bus fares in Glasgow and the west of Scotland has been backed by three major operators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-glasgow-bus-operators-back-pound2-fare-cap-despite-astonishing-timescale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-glasgow-bus-operators-back-pound2-fare-cap-despite-astonishing-timescale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&agrave;iri McAllan pledges 'keen interest' in bids for CCA building over cultural 'legacy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s culture secretary says she will be taking a 'keen interest' in proposals for the future of the Sauchiehall Street building in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/magraveiri-mcallan-pledges-keen-interest-in-bids-for-cca-building-over-cultural-legacy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/magraveiri-mcallan-pledges-keen-interest-in-bids-for-cca-building-over-cultural-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feasibility study into ambitious South Sub tram-train plan to wrap up by spring 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a report submitted to the council&rsquo;s Transport and Environment Committee, the study &ldquo;is expected to be concluded within nine months".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/feasibility-study-into-ambitious-south-sub-tram-train-plan-to-wrap-up-by-spring-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/feasibility-study-into-ambitious-south-sub-tram-train-plan-to-wrap-up-by-spring-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Dundee University has backed away from one of its most controversial plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[After warnings of "academic vandalism", Dundee University has dramatically changed course on one of its most controversial proposals. Here's what happens next]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-dundee-university-has-backed-away-from-one-of-its-most-controversial-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-dundee-university-has-backed-away-from-one-of-its-most-controversial-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mothballed hospital to close for good after being declared 'no longer suitable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Insch War Memorial Hospital will be closed for good as health chiefs agreed it was 'unsuitable' for modern healthcare, despite passionate pleas from locals to save it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mothballed-hospital-to-close-for-good-after-being-declared-no-longer-suitable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mothballed-hospital-to-close-for-good-after-being-declared-no-longer-suitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New markets give Calnex confidence despite subdued telecoms demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calnex says trading is in line with expectations as the Scottish technology firm deepens its push into digital infrastructure, defence and data centre markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-markets-give-calnex-confidence-despite-subdued-telecoms-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-markets-give-calnex-confidence-despite-subdued-telecoms-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excrement smeared on prison walls not cleaned for three days, MSPs told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prisoners in segregation units are being left with &ldquo;human excrement&rdquo; smeared across the walls of their cell for three days at a time, MSPs have heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/excrement-smeared-on-prison-walls-not-cleaned-for-three-days-msps-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/excrement-smeared-on-prison-walls-not-cleaned-for-three-days-msps-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island flights at risk: Should Holyrood treat air links like ferries?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an awkward question sitting underneath the Scottish Government's planned summit on the future of lifeline island flights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/island-flights-at-risk-should-holyrood-treat-air-links-like-ferries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/island-flights-at-risk-should-holyrood-treat-air-links-like-ferries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 'pragmatic' SNP activist fighting progressive foes to retain council seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silas McGilvray will stand in the Portobello/Craigmillar ward following Kate Campbell&rsquo;s resignation from City of Edinburgh Council earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-pragmatic-snp-activist-fighting-progressive-foes-to-retain-council-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-pragmatic-snp-activist-fighting-progressive-foes-to-retain-council-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes driver mowed down woman after row over dropped litter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Holmes sent Theresa Easton sprawling on the road while behind the wheel of a Mercedes A Class in December 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mercedes-driver-mowed-down-woman-after-row-over-dropped-litter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mercedes-driver-mowed-down-woman-after-row-over-dropped-litter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police make seven arrests as part of 'proactive action' in Glasgow city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested seven people in Glasgow city centre over a 12-hour period as part of "proactive action" to tackle violence, disorder and anti-social behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-make-seven-arrests-as-part-of-proactive-action-in-glasgow-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-make-seven-arrests-as-part-of-proactive-action-in-glasgow-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland estate at centre of battle with Russian billionaire is sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish estate which was at the centre of a war between farmers and a Russian billionaire has been sold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-estate-at-centre-of-battle-with-russian-billionaire-is-sold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-estate-at-centre-of-battle-with-russian-billionaire-is-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods fined and banned from driving for five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods has entered a plea agreement on a reckless driving charge after a car crash near his Florida home in March, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tiger-woods-fined-and-banned-from-driving-for-five-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tiger-woods-fined-and-banned-from-driving-for-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Marra: My biggest concern about Labour leadership is impact on family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Marra speaks to The Herald about why he wants to succeed Anas Sarwar and what Scottish Labour needs to do to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michael-marra-my-biggest-concern-about-labour-leadership-is-impact-on-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michael-marra-my-biggest-concern-about-labour-leadership-is-impact-on-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council using drone and lasers to scare off nuisance seagulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental health teams from Dumfries and Galloway Council have been brandishing their beams to scare off the birds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-using-drone-and-lasers-to-scare-off-nuisance-seagulls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-using-drone-and-lasers-to-scare-off-nuisance-seagulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow bar named pub of the year at prestigious awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bar in Glasgow has been named pub of the year in a prestigious award ceremony]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-bar-named-pub-of-the-year-at-prestigious-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-bar-named-pub-of-the-year-at-prestigious-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Murray to bring Hollywood flavour to 25th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood stars and a blue chip group of celebrities from the worlds of music and sport will be coming together to partner a world-class field of golf professionals in the 25th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bill-murray-to-bring-hollywood-flavour-to-25th-alfred-dunhill-links-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bill-murray-to-bring-hollywood-flavour-to-25th-alfred-dunhill-links-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney appoints ‘experienced’ Alyn Smith as Scottish Government innovation minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former SNP MEP and MP Alyn Smith has joined the Scottish Government as the minister for innovation, technology and tertiary education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-appoints-experienced-alyn-smith-as-scottish-government-innovation-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-appoints-experienced-alyn-smith-as-scottish-government-innovation-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow to host International Congress of Mathematicians for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is set to welcome the world&rsquo;s leading mathematicians in 2030, when Glasgow hosts the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-to-host-international-congress-of-mathematicians-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-to-host-international-congress-of-mathematicians-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial plans to sell football ground to supermarket development approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial plans to sell the former home ground of Kilwinning Rangers FC and neighbouring yard for a potential supermarket development have been approved by councillors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/controversial-plans-to-sell-football-ground-to-supermarket-development-approved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/controversial-plans-to-sell-football-ground-to-supermarket-development-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-bike and e-scooter licensing being considered amid 'organised crime' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Secretary has suggested a licensing scheme for e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns over anti-social behaviour and crime involving the vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/e-bike-and-e-scooter-licensing-being-considered-amid-organised-crime-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/e-bike-and-e-scooter-licensing-being-considered-amid-organised-crime-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham pledges to work with SNP on energy transition after £79bn ScotWind warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham used his first Prime Minister's Questions to promise to co-operate with the SNP on ScotWind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnham-pledges-to-work-with-snp-on-energy-transition-after-79bn-scotwind-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnham-pledges-to-work-with-snp-on-energy-transition-after-79bn-scotwind-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow street transformed with CCTV, cycle lanes and rain gardens by Clyde]]></title><description><![CDATA[A street has been transformed with new CCTV and cycle paths at the end of an historic bridge as part of the ongoing avenues project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-street-transformed-with-cctv-cycle-lanes-and-rain-gardens-by-clyde/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-street-transformed-with-cctv-cycle-lanes-and-rain-gardens-by-clyde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker warning as deer stalkers take to the hills for cull]]></title><description><![CDATA[October marks the start of the busiest period for deerstalking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/walker-warning-as-deer-stalkers-take-to-the-hills-for-cull/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/walker-warning-as-deer-stalkers-take-to-the-hills-for-cull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish company collapses with all staff made redundant]]></title><description><![CDATA[All staff have been redundant after Scottish technology company understood to have raised &pound;35m collapses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-collapses-with-all-staff-made-redundant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-company-collapses-with-all-staff-made-redundant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to remain at scene of house fire for 'days' as building declared 'unsafe']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police will remain at the scene of a house fire in Kinlochleven for several days after the building was declared unsafe, and enquiries into the blaze continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-to-remain-at-scene-of-house-fire-for-days-as-building-declared-unsafe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-to-remain-at-scene-of-house-fire-for-days-as-building-declared-unsafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about Edinburgh's two high-stakes by-elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[An electronic count will take place at the council&rsquo;s Waverley Court headquarters following the closure of the polls at 10 pm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/everything-you-need-to-know-about-edinburghs-two-high-stakes-by-elections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/everything-you-need-to-know-about-edinburghs-two-high-stakes-by-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inverness church set for £1 million transformation to open its doors to community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ness Bank Church in Inverness will undergo a &pound;1m transformation to create an accessible space with a caf&eacute;, heritage displays, events and community facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverness-church-set-for-1-million-transformation-to-open-its-doors-to-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverness-church-set-for-1-million-transformation-to-open-its-doors-to-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate 'unexplained' death of woman in property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating the "unexplained" death of a woman in an Aberdeenshire property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigate-unexplained-death-of-woman-in-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigate-unexplained-death-of-woman-in-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Glasgow Rotunda to reopen as new entertainment destination in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic Glasgow Rotunda will reopen in May 2027 following restoration works, with live music, comedy, weddings, conferences and events planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-glasgow-rotunda-to-reopen-as-new-entertainment-destination-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-glasgow-rotunda-to-reopen-as-new-entertainment-destination-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour leadership contender Fagan calls for SNIB overhaul to back worker-owned firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Fagan wants to redirect the Scottish National Investment Bank toward worker-owned firms and community energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/labour-leadership-contender-fagan-calls-for-snib-overhaul-to-back-worker-owned-firms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/labour-leadership-contender-fagan-calls-for-snib-overhaul-to-back-worker-owned-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New backing helps independent lifeboat service stay operational]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent Dumfries and Galloway lifeboat service has received &pound;5,000 in fuel support to help keep its boats, vehicles and volunteer crews ready to respond to emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-backing-helps-independent-lifeboat-service-stay-operational/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-backing-helps-independent-lifeboat-service-stay-operational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town celebrates arrival of 'one of Scotland's greatest natural spectacles']]></title><description><![CDATA[The birds flock to Scotland in their tens of thousands - and here's how to see them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/town-celebrates-arrival-of-one-of-scotlands-greatest-natural-spectacles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/town-celebrates-arrival-of-one-of-scotlands-greatest-natural-spectacles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney guarantees no NHS redundancies but says public sector job losses inevitable]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney has pledged no compulsory NHS redundancies even as he confirmed wider public sector job losses are unavoidable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-guarantees-no-nhs-redundancies-but-says-public-sector-job-losses-inevitable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-guarantees-no-nhs-redundancies-but-says-public-sector-job-losses-inevitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney's World Cup warning to Flynn about missing Aberdeen by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney has refused to explain private concerns he raised about Economy Minister Stephen Flynn attending the World Cup during the Aberdeen South by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinneys-world-cup-warning-to-flynn-about-missing-aberdeen-by-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinneys-world-cup-warning-to-flynn-about-missing-aberdeen-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HES appoints interim CEO with 'immediate effect' after Katerina Brown's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief operating officer of HES has taken over the duties of chief executive with "immediate effect" following the resignation of Katerina Brown, The Herald can reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hes-appoints-interim-ceo-with-immediate-effect-after-katerina-browns-resignation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hes-appoints-interim-ceo-with-immediate-effect-after-katerina-browns-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy motorway shut in Glasgow direction at rush hour following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers have been warned to expect lengthy delays on a busy motorway following a traffic collision on Monday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/busy-motorway-shut-in-glasgow-direction-at-rush-hour-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/busy-motorway-shut-in-glasgow-direction-at-rush-hour-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Dolphin Centre celebrates four-star award after 66,000 visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Dolphin Centre at Spey Bay has received a four-star rating from the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions under its new quality scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-dolphin-centre-celebrates-four-star-award-after-66000-visitors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-dolphin-centre-celebrates-four-star-award-after-66000-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most dangerous jobs in the UK in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain remains one of the safest countries in the world to work, but the level of risk faced by workers varies dramatically depending on their industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-most-dangerous-jobs-in-the-uk-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-most-dangerous-jobs-in-the-uk-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council hits out at 'entirely false' claims that refugees are prioritised for housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addressing "misinformation" circulating online, the council confirmed it does not house asylum seekers, as this is a matter reserved to the Home Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-hits-out-at-entirely-false-claims-that-refugees-are-prioritised-for-housing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-hits-out-at-entirely-false-claims-that-refugees-are-prioritised-for-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First baby identified through Scotland's SMA screening programme starts treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first baby in Scotland to be identified with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) through the country's newborn screening programme has started treatment following an early diagnosis, marking a significant milestone for the pioneering initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-baby-identified-through-scotlands-sma-screening-programme-starts-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-baby-identified-through-scotlands-sma-screening-programme-starts-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep creative giant Gordon Wilson unique perception of Scotland in mind at exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;My Mind&rsquo;s Eye&rsquo; a Solo Exhibition of Gordon Wilson&rsquo;s new paintings, will be at the Annan Gallery, Glasgow from September 5 to 27]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/keep-creative-giant-gordon-wilson-unique-perception-of-scotland-in-mind-at-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/keep-creative-giant-gordon-wilson-unique-perception-of-scotland-in-mind-at-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland-wide search launched for emerging African music talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scotland-wide search has been launched to discover and champion the next generation of African music talent in Scotland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-wide-search-launched-for-emerging-african-music-talent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-wide-search-launched-for-emerging-african-music-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complaints after woman 'ordered to remove Palestine scarf' misses her own court day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yvonne Ridley is one of more than 30 defendants who were cited in relation to a protest which took place in Edinburgh in July 2025 for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/complaints-after-woman-ordered-to-remove-palestine-scarf-misses-her-own-court-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/complaints-after-woman-ordered-to-remove-palestine-scarf-misses-her-own-court-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First developer signs Shetland charter promising community benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shetland Aerogenerators has become the first company to sign the Shetland Development Charter, committing to local benefits including community ownership and reduced energy bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-developer-signs-shetland-charter-promising-community-benefits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-developer-signs-shetland-charter-promising-community-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corum managing partner John Kelly: 'My personal 28,178 thank yous']]></title><description><![CDATA[Corum Property's managing partner John Kelly offers a heartfelt reflection on resilience, trust and enduring buyer demand, as he pays tribute to the thousands of clients and colleagues shaping the West of Scotland property market, writes Gordon McGuire of Corum...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/corum-managing-partner-john-kelly-my-personal-28178-thank-yous/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/corum-managing-partner-john-kelly-my-personal-28178-thank-yous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour faces crucial two by-election battles as party fights for momentum in capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the resignation of two SNP councillors, Labour has the opportunity to regain momentum locally ahead of council-wide elections in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/labour-faces-crucial-two-by-election-battles-as-party-fights-for-momentum-in-capital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/labour-faces-crucial-two-by-election-battles-as-party-fights-for-momentum-in-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh West Retail Park to welcome new low-cost gym this October]]></title><description><![CDATA[JD Gyms will open a new low-cost gym at Edinburgh West Retail Park in Chesser on October 6, featuring modern fitness equipment, saunas and specialist training areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-west-retail-park-to-welcome-new-low-cost-gym-this-october/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-west-retail-park-to-welcome-new-low-cost-gym-this-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP ministers seek views from households on plans for food price cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNP ministers are asking Scots for their views on their plans to cap the price of essential foods at supermarkets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-ministers-seek-views-from-households-on-plans-for-food-price-cap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-ministers-seek-views-from-households-on-plans-for-food-price-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow music and nightlife mogul claims city is a 'broken mess']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow music and nightlife mogul has claimed that the city is a "broken mess" in an interview with a former prime minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-music-and-nightlife-mogul-claims-city-is-a-broken-mess/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-music-and-nightlife-mogul-claims-city-is-a-broken-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest over AI data centre taken to Duke's doorstep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners at the weekend took their campaign to block plans for a massive Scottish Borders AI data centre to the doorstep of the man behind it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/protest-over-ai-data-centre-taken-to-dukes-doorstep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/protest-over-ai-data-centre-taken-to-dukes-doorstep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strike action announced at Dunfermline manufacturer after pay deal rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 workers at a Dunfermline manufacturer will strike after rejecting a pay deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strike-action-announced-at-dunfermline-manufacturer-after-pay-deal-rejected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strike-action-announced-at-dunfermline-manufacturer-after-pay-deal-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Little Free Library to reopen this month with new storm-proof design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stockbridge Little Free Library in Edinburgh will reopen on September 8 after its original structure was destroyed by storms in January 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-little-free-library-to-reopen-this-month-with-new-storm-proof-design/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-little-free-library-to-reopen-this-month-with-new-storm-proof-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes evacuated as fire breaks out in Highland village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes have been evacuated after a house fire broke out in the Scottish Highlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/homes-evacuated-as-fire-breaks-out-in-highland-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/homes-evacuated-as-fire-breaks-out-in-highland-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerts boss hits back at Fringe claims as Edinburgh Summer Sessions attract 150,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven days of live music events were staged at the home of the Royal Highland Show in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/concerts-boss-hits-back-at-fringe-claims-as-edinburgh-summer-sessions-attract-150000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/concerts-boss-hits-back-at-fringe-claims-as-edinburgh-summer-sessions-attract-150000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer quits as MP on eve of Andy Burnham's first PMQs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as an MP, triggering a by-election and another major change at the heart of Westminster politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sir-keir-starmer-quits-as-mp-on-eve-of-andy-burnhams-first-pmqs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sir-keir-starmer-quits-as-mp-on-eve-of-andy-burnhams-first-pmqs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argyll and Bute Council apologises for axing Jura night ferry without warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argyll and Bute Council has apologised for axing a late-night Jura ferry without consultation, but islanders say nothing has changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/argyll-and-bute-council-apologises-for-axing-jura-night-ferry-without-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/argyll-and-bute-council-apologises-for-axing-jura-night-ferry-without-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fury' as historic panels 'smashed to pieces' by workers despite order to retain them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ornate panels around public toilets at St Vincent Place have been smashed &ldquo;to pieces&rdquo; despite an order to retain them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fury-as-historic-panels-smashed-to-pieces-by-workers-despite-order-to-retain-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fury-as-historic-panels-smashed-to-pieces-by-workers-despite-order-to-retain-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish property firm expands portfolio with Aberdeen and St Andrews acquisitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast Estates has secured commercial development sites in Aberdeen and St Andrews with backing from OakNorth Bank, including a major retail scheme and EV charging hub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-property-firm-expands-portfolio-with-aberdeen-and-st-andrews-acquisitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-property-firm-expands-portfolio-with-aberdeen-and-st-andrews-acquisitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&pound;114m needed to clear councils' roads maintenance backlog]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;114m of work would be required to clear Ayrshire&rsquo;s road maintenance backlog, as new figures reveal significant staffing, contractor and budget pressures within the region&rsquo;s shared roads service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pound114m-needed-to-clear-councils-roads-maintenance-backlog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pound114m-needed-to-clear-councils-roads-maintenance-backlog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow clinic launches sperm sharing programme to tackle donor shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow fertility clinic has launched Scotland&rsquo;s only sperm sharing scheme, offering eligible donors a &pound;2,000 discount on their own fertility treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-clinic-launches-sperm-sharing-programme-to-tackle-donor-shortage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-clinic-launches-sperm-sharing-programme-to-tackle-donor-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside newly-formed 'second smallest country' trying to claim patch of disputed land]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "second-smallest country in the world" is attempting to establish itself on a disputed strip of land between Croatia and Serbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-newly-formed-second-smallest-country-trying-to-claim-patch-of-disputed-land/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-newly-formed-second-smallest-country-trying-to-claim-patch-of-disputed-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of UK terror arrests since 9/11 have come in the past year new figures show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost half of all terrorism-related arrests since 9/11 have come in the past 12 months, new data has revealed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/half-of-uk-terror-arrests-since-911-have-come-in-the-past-year-new-figures-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/half-of-uk-terror-arrests-since-911-have-come-in-the-past-year-new-figures-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpublished review reveals gaps in Scotland’s promises to protect women]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unpublished review by rape crisis charities reveals gaps in Scotland&rsquo;s response to violence against women as John Swinney prepares his Programme for Government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unpublished-review-reveals-gaps-in-scotlands-promises-to-protect-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unpublished-review-reveals-gaps-in-scotlands-promises-to-protect-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - September 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we&rsquo;ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland&rsquo;s business industry. Stay tuned for all the latest stories, reaction and analysis as they happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/herald-business-live-todays-top-stories-september-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/herald-business-live-todays-top-stories-september-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who embezzled £124,000 of tech from Scots council is spared jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who swindled &pound;124,000 of iPads and laptops destined for vulnerable people from a council body avoided jail on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-embezzled-124000-of-tech-from-scots-council-is-spared-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-embezzled-124000-of-tech-from-scots-council-is-spared-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital's northern tram extension likely to be scrapped in favour of southern spur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council officers also said that building a tram line to the Royal Infirmary would "complement" plans to re-open the South Suburban rail line for &ldquo;tram-trains&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/capitals-northern-tram-extension-likely-to-be-scrapped-in-favour-of-southern-spur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/capitals-northern-tram-extension-likely-to-be-scrapped-in-favour-of-southern-spur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man completes rare Ireland to Scotland swim despite being besieged by jellyfish]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who has successfully completed a swim across the North Channel between Scotland and Ireland says jellyfish were a bigger problem than the cold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-completes-rare-ireland-to-scotland-swim-despite-being-besieged-by-jellyfish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-completes-rare-ireland-to-scotland-swim-despite-being-besieged-by-jellyfish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmon farming giant 'not satisfied' with Scottish operations as market makes a loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[A salmon farming giant has seen its operations in Scotland weigh on its financial results, as low harvest yields led to a loss in the market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/salmon-farming-giant-not-satisfied-with-scottish-operations-as-market-makes-a-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/salmon-farming-giant-not-satisfied-with-scottish-operations-as-market-makes-a-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costs rise for new Turkish-built CalMac ferries as delivery delay announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A further delay to the delivery of new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey are expected to push costs higher by around &pound;20million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/costs-rise-for-new-turkish-built-calmac-ferries-as-delivery-delay-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/costs-rise-for-new-turkish-built-calmac-ferries-as-delivery-delay-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pub and restaurant chain to close all 14 sites this week - full list of locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cookhouse + Pub will close all 14 of its UK sites on Thursday (September 3) as part of Whitbread&rsquo;s decision to shut its standalone branded restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-pub-and-restaurant-chain-to-close-all-14-sites-this-week-full-list-of-locations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-pub-and-restaurant-chain-to-close-all-14-sites-this-week-full-list-of-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pub restaurant chain to close all 32 sites in the coming days - see the full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Table Table will close all 32 of its UK sites on Thursday (September 3) as part of Whitbread&rsquo;s decision to shut its standalone branded restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-pub-restaurant-chain-to-close-all-32-sites-in-the-coming-days-see-the-full-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-pub-restaurant-chain-to-close-all-32-sites-in-the-coming-days-see-the-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow train resolved as fault on line which shut busy route resolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains on a busy route in Glasgow are off for the morning rush on Tuesday due to a fault being detected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-train-resolved-as-fault-on-line-which-shut-busy-route-resolved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-train-resolved-as-fault-on-line-which-shut-busy-route-resolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK steakhouse chain to close all 20 of its restaurants this week - see the full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bar + Block will close all 20 of its UK sites on Thursday (September 3) as part of Whitbread&rsquo;s decision to shut its standalone branded restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-steakhouse-chain-to-close-all-20-of-its-restaurants-this-week-see-the-full-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-steakhouse-chain-to-close-all-20-of-its-restaurants-this-week-see-the-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning over flagship Scottish Government policy as 'no funding provided']]></title><description><![CDATA[No money has been made available to set up the Scottish Government's flagship sexual offences court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-over-flagship-scottish-government-policy-as-no-funding-provided/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-over-flagship-scottish-government-policy-as-no-funding-provided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: John Swinney to unveil Programme for Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSPs return to Holyrood where First Minister John Swinney will set out his legislative agenda for the year ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/live-john-swinney-to-unveil-programme-for-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/live-john-swinney-to-unveil-programme-for-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holyrood seeks devolution power grab as Scots 'exploitation' jobs soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government has called for full control over workers&rsquo; rights in Scotland as the number of people on "exploitative" insecure job contracts soared by more than 20 per cent in a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/holyrood-seeks-devolution-power-grab-as-scots-exploitation-jobs-soar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/holyrood-seeks-devolution-power-grab-as-scots-exploitation-jobs-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifeline island flights summit planned as Scotland faces no long-term plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A summit over the future of lifeline island flights is being organised after transport chiefs warned the country's air links needed a clearer vision in the wake of cuts to services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lifeline-island-flights-summit-planned-as-scotland-faces-no-long-term-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lifeline-island-flights-summit-planned-as-scotland-faces-no-long-term-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGill's Buses illegally sacked worker who refused drug test over Snapchat beer video]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGill's Buses, owned by billionaire brothers Sandy and James Easdale, was found to have ordered an unjustified drug test, withheld evidence and unlawfully restricted union representation before dismissing a depot store manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcgills-buses-illegally-sacked-worker-who-refused-drug-test-over-snapchat-beer-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mcgills-buses-illegally-sacked-worker-who-refused-drug-test-over-snapchat-beer-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight incident closes busy Glasgow street with emergency services present]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy street in Glasgow is set to be closed until Tuesday afternoon after an overnight emergency incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/overnight-incident-closes-busy-glasgow-street-with-emergency-services-present/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/overnight-incident-closes-busy-glasgow-street-with-emergency-services-present/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP to discuss Branchform in private at first annual conference since Murrell jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP is expected to discuss how improvements can made made to how the party operates in the wake of Branchform in a session closed to the press and public at its conference, The Herald can reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-to-discuss-branchform-in-private-at-first-annual-conference-since-murrell-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-to-discuss-branchform-in-private-at-first-annual-conference-since-murrell-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairngorms wildfire exposed ‘dangerous weakness’ in Scotland’s response – SLE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cairngorms wildfire &ldquo;exposed a dangerous weakness&rdquo; in Scotland&rsquo;s wildfire response, a report from a rural business organisation says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cairngorms-wildfire-exposed-dangerous-weakness-in-scotlands-response-sle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cairngorms-wildfire-exposed-dangerous-weakness-in-scotlands-response-sle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish lawyer leaves head of corporate role to build practice with global firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior Scottish lawyer has left a firm where he was head of corporate to launch his own practice with an international player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-lawyer-leaves-head-of-corporate-role-to-build-practice-with-global-firm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-lawyer-leaves-head-of-corporate-role-to-build-practice-with-global-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accountancy firm reveals four senior hires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish accountancy firm has revealed four senior hires, including a chief technology officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/accountancy-firm-reveals-four-senior-hires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/accountancy-firm-reveals-four-senior-hires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report lays bare water waste of Scots who wear clothing once and never again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around a third of Scottish wardrobes went unworn last year, wasting enough water to provide 90,000 people with a lifetime supply of drinking water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/report-lays-bare-water-waste-of-scots-who-wear-clothing-once-and-never-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/report-lays-bare-water-waste-of-scots-who-wear-clothing-once-and-never-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Scotland faces 'significant challenge' as 2,915 officers on restricted duties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Scotland is facing a &ldquo;significant&rdquo; challenge because of the &ldquo;colossal&rdquo; number of officers who have been placed on restricted duties &ndash; often for medical reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-faces-significant-challenge-as-2915-officers-on-restricted-duties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-faces-significant-challenge-as-2915-officers-on-restricted-duties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow charity launches funding appeal as doors could close before Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow disabled charity could be forced to shut its doors after a fall in funding and rising costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-charity-launches-funding-appeal-as-doors-could-close-before-christmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-charity-launches-funding-appeal-as-doors-could-close-before-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 41, taken to hospital after early-morning assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been taken to hospital following an assault in Glasgow's southside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-41-taken-to-hospital-after-early-morning-assault/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-41-taken-to-hospital-after-early-morning-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish seas dubbed 'cetacean soup' as whale and dolphin sightings surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish seas are being dubbed "cetacean soup" after a surge in whale and dolphin sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-seas-dubbed-cetacean-soup-as-whale-and-dolphin-sightings-surge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-seas-dubbed-cetacean-soup-as-whale-and-dolphin-sightings-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership contenders back North Sea drilling approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Fagan and Michael Marra were asked their views on the eve of voting on the contest to replace Anas Sarwar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-leadership-contenders-back-north-sea-drilling-approval/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-leadership-contenders-back-north-sea-drilling-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No happy ending after otter captured in Aberdeenshire town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mammal captured with the help of police on the streets of Inverurie but was was euthanised after being judged too unwell to recover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-happy-ending-after-otter-captured-in-aberdeenshire-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-happy-ending-after-otter-captured-in-aberdeenshire-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the changes after Glasgow Subway's 'major transition']]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow&rsquo;s Subway has undergone a &ldquo;major transition&rdquo; over the past few weeks, with commuters told to expect several changes when it reopens tomorrow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-the-changes-after-glasgow-subways-major-transition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-the-changes-after-glasgow-subways-major-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is 'bitty' Pittodrie win turning point for McInnes and Rangers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Until Sunday's trip north to Aberdeen, Derek McInnes had not really enjoyed watching his Rangers team. That changed after an unconvincing win at Pittodrie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-bitty-pittodrie-win-turning-point-for-mcinnes-and-rangers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-bitty-pittodrie-win-turning-point-for-mcinnes-and-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M8 Eastbound reopens after man dies in bridge fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Scotland said the incident happened just before 03:00 on Sunday morning at the M8 Junction 11, near the Cranhill area of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/m8-eastbound-reopens-after-man-dies-in-bridge-fall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/m8-eastbound-reopens-after-man-dies-in-bridge-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Both Scottish Labour leadership candidates back North Sea drilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both candidates in the Scottish Labour leadership race have backed new drilling in the North Sea, calling for the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields to be approved &ldquo;as soon as possible&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/both-scottish-labour-leadership-candidates-back-north-sea-drilling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/both-scottish-labour-leadership-candidates-back-north-sea-drilling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found on beach in search for missing woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A body has been found on a beach in the North of Scotland in the search for a missing woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-found-on-beach-in-search-for-missing-woman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-found-on-beach-in-search-for-missing-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terminally-ill Scots expected to receive energy bills support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The programme will set out a roadmap of the Government&rsquo;s priorities for the rest of the parliamentary term until]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/terminally-ill-scots-expected-to-receive-energy-bills-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/terminally-ill-scots-expected-to-receive-energy-bills-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M8 in Glasgow reopens after man dies in fall from bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of a major motorway through Glasgow has reopened after it was closed when a man fell to his death from a bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/m8-in-glasgow-reopens-after-man-dies-in-fall-from-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/m8-in-glasgow-reopens-after-man-dies-in-fall-from-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least eight dead as ferry with nearly 270 on board capsizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least seven people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/at-least-eight-dead-as-ferry-with-nearly-270-on-board-capsizes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/at-least-eight-dead-as-ferry-with-nearly-270-on-board-capsizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhunt underway after teenager 'stabbed' on Glasgow street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manhunt is underway after a teenager was 'stabbed' on a street in Glasgow&rsquo;s East End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/manhunt-underway-after-teenager-stabbed-on-glasgow-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/manhunt-underway-after-teenager-stabbed-on-glasgow-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restored 'only surviving' competition's posters to go on display after 134 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two rare posters advertising the first Royal National M&ograve;ds are to return to public display after undergoing a major restoration project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restored-only-surviving-competitions-posters-to-go-on-display-after-134-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restored-only-surviving-competitions-posters-to-go-on-display-after-134-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after suspected hit-and-run in Linlithgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are trying to trace the occupants of a grey Renault Clio which left the scene of the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pedestrian-dies-after-suspected-hit-and-run-in-linlithgow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pedestrian-dies-after-suspected-hit-and-run-in-linlithgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As renewal season looms, not all golf club members are equal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall membership is holding up at many Scottish golf clubs, but the full-fee golfers who underpin finances are a much smaller group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/as-renewal-season-looms-not-all-golf-club-members-are-equal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/as-renewal-season-looms-not-all-golf-club-members-are-equal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restrictions lifted at popular beach following sewage scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEPA have said the water is safe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restrictions-lifted-at-popular-beach-following-sewage-scare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restrictions-lifted-at-popular-beach-following-sewage-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being struck by car on main street of Scottish town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died after he was struck by a car in a Scottish town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-on-main-street-of-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-on-main-street-of-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law Society: Sentencing must remain a matter for judiciary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers have said the problem of prison overcrowding is growing rapidly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/law-society-sentencing-must-remain-a-matter-for-judiciary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/law-society-sentencing-must-remain-a-matter-for-judiciary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney considering cutting the number of health boards in bid to save public money]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Minister John Swinney Minister may reduce the number of health boards in Scotland in public service reforms and a bid to save money and protect frontline services, it is being reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-considering-cutting-the-number-of-health-boards-in-bid-to-save-public-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-considering-cutting-the-number-of-health-boards-in-bid-to-save-public-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunken sailors, mutiny and stowaways: the CalMac summer jobs that changed lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[From mishaps involving Princess Grace&rsquo;s sports car to ferry mutinies and lifelong friendships, former CalMac crew members share remarkable stories from their summers working on Clyde ferries in the 1960s and 1970s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drunken-sailors-mutiny-and-stowaways-the-calmac-summer-jobs-that-changed-lives/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drunken-sailors-mutiny-and-stowaways-the-calmac-summer-jobs-that-changed-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How fashion returned to Scotland's former national costume museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The striking outfits are on display at Shambellie House - which closed as a costume museum in 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-fashion-returned-to-scotlands-former-national-costume-museum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-fashion-returned-to-scotlands-former-national-costume-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Central Belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasters have issued a warning for thunderstorms covering the whole of the Central belt on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/met-office-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-central-belt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/met-office-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-central-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Skye be a hotspot for rare fiery orange lobsters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fisherman Iain Matheson has caught seven different ones within a square mile of each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-skye-be-a-hotspot-for-rare-fiery-orange-lobsters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-skye-be-a-hotspot-for-rare-fiery-orange-lobsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney's 100-day push gives way to bigger battles ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first minister has been ticking off the pledges from his first 100 days in government but on Tuesday he will unveil the bigger picture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinneys-100-day-push-gives-way-to-bigger-battles-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinneys-100-day-push-gives-way-to-bigger-battles-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No longer for nerds. This is the second-fastest growing hobby for Gen Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year it was revealed that the second fastest-growing hobby among 16-29 year olds, after jewellery-making, is bird watching. Why?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-longer-for-nerds-this-is-the-second-fastest-growing-hobby-for-gen-z/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-longer-for-nerds-this-is-the-second-fastest-growing-hobby-for-gen-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My hours fell from 32 to 8 overnight': Glasgow mum's zero-hours reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow care worker Catriona describes the financial strain of zero-hours work after seeing her weekly hours suddenly fall from 32 to just eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-hours-fell-from-32-to-8-overnight-glasgow-mums-zero-hours-reality/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-hours-fell-from-32-to-8-overnight-glasgow-mums-zero-hours-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots 'exploitation' jobs soar 20% despite Labour ban pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of Scots on zero-hours contracts has risen by more than 20 per cent to 95,000, prompting demands for Labour to deliver promised employment reforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-exploitation-jobs-soar-20-despite-labour-ban-pledge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-exploitation-jobs-soar-20-despite-labour-ban-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surviving Loretto: I was tortured and abused - now hold boarding schools to account]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023, Angus Bell broke his silence on these pages. Today, he&rsquo;s bringing out a memoir and wants the public to understand just how deep the damage goes in our society]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/surviving-loretto-i-was-tortured-and-abused-now-hold-boarding-schools-to-account/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/surviving-loretto-i-was-tortured-and-abused-now-hold-boarding-schools-to-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seriously, when will SNP members wake up to the big John Swinney 'Yes' swindle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s difficult to state with any degree of certainty that the SNP&rsquo;s core supporters are among the most gullible groups on the planet. To paraphrase the great English football manager Brian Clough though, they&rsquo;re probably in the top one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seriously-when-will-snp-members-wake-up-to-the-big-john-swinney-yes-swindle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seriously-when-will-snp-members-wake-up-to-the-big-john-swinney-yes-swindle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots 'Hendrix of acoustic guitar' Bert Jansch was actually never one for showing off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dubbed by Neil Young the Jimi Hendrix of acoustic guitar, this week&rsquo;s Icon influenced a host of rockers and popsters including Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Johnny Marr, Paul Simon, Donovan, Pete Townsend, Devendra Banhart, Pete Doherty, Bernard Butler and Beth Orton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-hendrix-of-acoustic-guitar-bert-jansch-was-actually-never-one-for-showing-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-hendrix-of-acoustic-guitar-bert-jansch-was-actually-never-one-for-showing-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disturbing Nepal floods expose the ‘perfect storm’ of climate change and aid cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nepal&rsquo;s disaster is a harbinger of what happens when the political will is lacking to tackle climate change while cutting vital aid that builds resilience, writes Foreign Editor David Pratt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/disturbing-nepal-floods-expose-the-perfect-storm-of-climate-change-and-aid-cuts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/disturbing-nepal-floods-expose-the-perfect-storm-of-climate-change-and-aid-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragic story behind a spiking campaign championed by school pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people taking part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) develop new skills and confidence while helping local people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tragic-story-behind-a-spiking-campaign-championed-by-school-pupils/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tragic-story-behind-a-spiking-campaign-championed-by-school-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outrage': Is pumped hydro power set to be used for data centre 100 miles away?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners have expressed outrage over emails suggesting pumped storage hydro energy could be used in a data centre 100 miles away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/outrage-is-pumped-hydro-power-set-to-be-used-for-data-centre-100-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/outrage-is-pumped-hydro-power-set-to-be-used-for-data-centre-100-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curriculum for Wales study recommends 'consistent understanding' of the model]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study on the implementation of the new Curriculum for Wales highlighted the need to give schools clear, coherent descriptions of curriculum goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/curriculum-for-wales-study-recommends-consistent-understanding-of-the-model/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/curriculum-for-wales-study-recommends-consistent-understanding-of-the-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Peter Murrell really be in prison for SNP embezzlement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Murrell would not be in prison if he had committed his crimes and been convicted in Norway, according to a leading criminologist Professor David Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/should-peter-murrell-really-be-in-prison-for-snp-embezzlement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/should-peter-murrell-really-be-in-prison-for-snp-embezzlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was told I was unworthy to be a mother, then they stole my baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marion McMillan was one of about 250,000 women who were forced to have their babies adopted between 1949 and 1976.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-told-i-was-unworthy-to-be-a-mother-then-they-stole-my-baby/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-told-i-was-unworthy-to-be-a-mother-then-they-stole-my-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver critically ill after crash involving police car in East Ayrshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after the collision on the A76 at Mauchline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-critically-ill-after-crash-involving-police-car-in-east-ayrshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-critically-ill-after-crash-involving-police-car-in-east-ayrshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fighting for his life after being airlifted to hospital amid horror crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56-year-old man is in a critical condition after his car collided with a police vehicle and another car on the A76 near Mauchline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-fighting-for-his-life-after-being-airlifted-to-hospital-amid-horror-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-fighting-for-his-life-after-being-airlifted-to-hospital-amid-horror-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent hunt for missing Glasgow man launched as concerns grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information after Adam Beattie was reported missing from the Drumchapel area of Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/urgent-hunt-for-missing-glasgow-man-launched-as-concerns-grow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/urgent-hunt-for-missing-glasgow-man-launched-as-concerns-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire near railway line causes major disruption to ScotRail services for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire next to a railway line caused major disruption to train services between Airdrie and Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-near-railway-line-causes-major-disruption-to-scotrail-services-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-near-railway-line-causes-major-disruption-to-scotrail-services-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue warning to residents of village outside Glasgow after helicopter chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Scotland has urged Gartcosh residents to stay vigilant following a series of break-ins and a stolen vehicle recovered after a police pursuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-issue-warning-to-residents-of-village-outside-glasgow-after-helicopter-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-issue-warning-to-residents-of-village-outside-glasgow-after-helicopter-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deploying Glen Sannox as back-up ferry 'saved 70,000 passenger trips']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's most expensive ferry became a back-up ship - but it worked, says CalMac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/deploying-glen-sannox-as-back-up-ferry-saved-70000-passenger-trips/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/deploying-glen-sannox-as-back-up-ferry-saved-70000-passenger-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief as Edinburgh's Princes Street reopens seven weeks after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large section of the street has been closed through festival season after a devastating fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/relief-as-edinburghs-princes-street-reopens-seven-weeks-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/relief-as-edinburghs-princes-street-reopens-seven-weeks-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister calls for 'Scottish Visa' and more immigration to prevent workforce loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new visas would target different sectors of the economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/minister-calls-for-scottish-visa-and-more-immigration-to-prevent-workforce-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/minister-calls-for-scottish-visa-and-more-immigration-to-prevent-workforce-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Gadd: It's high time comedy was acknowledged as an art form]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creator of Baby Reindeer has called for recognition of comedy's domination of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/richard-gadd-its-high-time-comedy-was-acknowledged-as-an-art-form/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/richard-gadd-its-high-time-comedy-was-acknowledged-as-an-art-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Burns farm charity warns members after cyberattack data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust says no banking data was stolen but contact details could be used by scammers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/robert-burns-farm-charity-warns-members-after-cyberattack-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/robert-burns-farm-charity-warns-members-after-cyberattack-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after Landrover crash on rural road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died after his Landrover Freelander crashed on a road in Perth and Kinross.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-dies-after-landrover-crash-on-rural-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-dies-after-landrover-crash-on-rural-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Rover driver dies in Perthshire crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called at 14:20 on Friday to the crash on the A824 Auchterarder to Aberuthven Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/land-rover-driver-dies-in-perthshire-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/land-rover-driver-dies-in-perthshire-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man airlifted to hospital and three others injured after serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are calling for witnesses to the accident to come forward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-airlifted-to-hospital-and-three-others-injured-after-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-airlifted-to-hospital-and-three-others-injured-after-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A huge vanity project' - when Sputnik crash-landed in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after Sputnik News opened in Edinburgh, why did Scotland become a front in the global disinformation war?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-huge-vanity-project-when-sputnik-crash-landed-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-huge-vanity-project-when-sputnik-crash-landed-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh culture chief: Our residents are 'traumatised' by the festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Margaret Graham has suggested a 'more measure approach' is needed to tackle the 'enormous pressure' on locals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-culture-chief-our-residents-are-traumatised-by-the-festivals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-culture-chief-our-residents-are-traumatised-by-the-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gadd's debt to Edinburgh: 'You arrive with an idea and leave with a career']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baby Reindeer star says the festivals are essential for new talent, and that he owes his success to the Fringe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gadds-debt-to-edinburgh-you-arrive-with-an-idea-and-leave-with-a-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gadds-debt-to-edinburgh-you-arrive-with-an-idea-and-leave-with-a-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Business as usual’ in Edinburgh as Princes Street reopens after major fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road reopened after a section was closed for seven weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/business-as-usual-in-edinburgh-as-princes-street-reopens-after-major-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/business-as-usual-in-edinburgh-as-princes-street-reopens-after-major-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s really going on in the Hebridean café row dividing an island?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American woman at the centre of a bitter dispute over an assistance dog at a community caf&eacute; on a tiny Hebridean island says she has received death threats but is refusing to back down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whats-really-going-on-in-the-hebridean-caf-row-dividing-an-island/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whats-really-going-on-in-the-hebridean-caf-row-dividing-an-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Scotland has to resolve the 'tension' over digitally-enhanced education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children are growing up in an increasingly digital world, but how much technology influence their education?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scotland-has-to-resolve-the-tension-over-digitally-enhanced-education/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scotland-has-to-resolve-the-tension-over-digitally-enhanced-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal attacks and angry words: Edinburgh councillors spar over fire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[A debate at Thursday&rsquo;s full council meeting about July&rsquo;s fire and the council&rsquo;s response turned ugly, with personal attacks and angry words.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/personal-attacks-and-angry-words-edinburgh-councillors-spar-over-fire-response/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/personal-attacks-and-angry-words-edinburgh-councillors-spar-over-fire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the 'dead house' where life stopped the day families were forced out]]></title><description><![CDATA[He thought he'd wash the dishes later. Months on, they're still there. Simon Woodward tells of the heartbreak of losing the Coalsnaughton home he spent 17 years building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-dead-house-where-life-stopped-the-day-families-were-forced-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-dead-house-where-life-stopped-the-day-families-were-forced-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New teachers' chances of permanent work have plummeted over the past decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Government data shows that the chances of securing a permanent contract within three years of qualifying have fallen sharply in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-teachers-chances-of-permanent-work-have-plummeted-over-the-past-decade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-teachers-chances-of-permanent-work-have-plummeted-over-the-past-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gift shops at Princes Street fire site liable for £300k in non-domestic rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Scottish Government, the rateable value for 110 Princes Street, the former Debenhams department store, is &pound;581,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gift-shops-at-princes-street-fire-site-liable-for-300k-in-non-domestic-rates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gift-shops-at-princes-street-fire-site-liable-for-300k-in-non-domestic-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cuts by another name': Scathing attack on SNP public sector reform plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish ministers have been accused of prioritising cuts while "sabotaging" lifeline public services in a scathing assessment of planned efficiency savings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cuts-by-another-name-scathing-attack-on-snp-public-sector-reform-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cuts-by-another-name-scathing-attack-on-snp-public-sector-reform-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm that owns renowned ice cream parlour building collapses into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company that owns the building that houses a renowned ice cream parlour has been placed into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firm-that-owns-renowned-ice-cream-parlour-building-collapses-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firm-that-owns-renowned-ice-cream-parlour-building-collapses-into-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has famous Scots furniture retailer posted further losses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish furniture giant strengthens leadership team and cuts costs after growth plan led by previous chiefs 'did not materialise']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-has-famous-scots-furniture-retailer-posted-further-losses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-has-famous-scots-furniture-retailer-posted-further-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots luxury kitchen company hails hotel commission with a difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kitchens International adds Fingal in Leith to growing list of high-profile hospitality clients]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-luxury-kitchen-company-hails-hotel-commission-with-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-luxury-kitchen-company-hails-hotel-commission-with-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Marra: Scotland will miss child poverty target ‘by a mile’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership contender Michael Marra has called for the forthcoming Programme for Government to put Scotland on a credible path to meeting its statutory child poverty targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michael-marra-scotland-will-miss-child-poverty-target-by-a-mile/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michael-marra-scotland-will-miss-child-poverty-target-by-a-mile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy congestion at Glasgow M8 motorway exit due to The Batman: Part 2 filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congestion is being reported at a major motorway exit in Glasgow due to a closure to allow for scenes to be filmed for The Batman: Part II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heavy-congestion-at-glasgow-m8-motorway-exit-due-to-the-batman-part-2-filming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heavy-congestion-at-glasgow-m8-motorway-exit-due-to-the-batman-part-2-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic and Rangers to close stadiums for home cup matches after pitch invasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-and-rangers-to-close-stadiums-for-home-cup-matches-after-pitch-invasion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-and-rangers-to-close-stadiums-for-home-cup-matches-after-pitch-invasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers brawl at Glasgow Airport as London flight hit by seven-hour delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fight reportedly broke out among passengers at Glasgow Airport as they awaited a delayed Ryanair flight to London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/passengers-brawl-at-glasgow-airport-as-london-flight-hit-by-seven-hour-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/passengers-brawl-at-glasgow-airport-as-london-flight-hit-by-seven-hour-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow visitor economy reaches £2.74 billion as tourism continues to grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow&rsquo;s visitor economy continued to grow in 2025, with visitor spending reaching &pound;2.74 billion and more than 31 million people coming to the city, new figures show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-visitor-economy-reaches-274-billion-as-tourism-continues-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-visitor-economy-reaches-274-billion-as-tourism-continues-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy's body pulled from river in Dumfries after he collapsed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenzie Carmichael, 16, was found in the River Nith following reports that he had collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boys-body-pulled-from-river-in-dumfries-after-he-collapsed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boys-body-pulled-from-river-in-dumfries-after-he-collapsed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 announces new Glasgow flights for 2027 Eurovision contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jet2 has announced new flights from a number of UK airports for Eurovision fans looking to travel to Bourgas, Bulgaria, for the 2027 contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jet2-announces-new-glasgow-flights-for-2027-eurovision-contest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jet2-announces-new-glasgow-flights-for-2027-eurovision-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Edinburgh's visitor levy vote mean for festivals and arts organisations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[All arts organisations with long-term funding agreements with the city council are currently in line for a 25 per cent boost after a narrow vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-edinburghs-visitor-levy-vote-mean-for-festivals-and-arts-organisations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-edinburghs-visitor-levy-vote-mean-for-festivals-and-arts-organisations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal after body of boy, 16, pulled from Dumfries river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information following the death of a teenager in Dumfries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-after-body-of-boy-16-pulled-from-dumfries-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-after-body-of-boy-16-pulled-from-dumfries-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Terrorist connection' over Trump Turnberry vandalism charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people accused of causing damage at Trump's resort could receive longer sentences if convicted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/terrorist-connection-over-trump-turnberry-vandalism-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/terrorist-connection-over-trump-turnberry-vandalism-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish cities tell Burnham England’s devolution push cannot stop at border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders argue Scotland&rsquo;s two largest city regions need the funding certainty and flexibility increasingly available to their English counterparts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-cities-tell-burnham-englands-devolution-push-cannot-stop-at-border/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-cities-tell-burnham-englands-devolution-push-cannot-stop-at-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Val McDermid and Jo Sharp on the untold story of their new novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Val McDermid and Jo Sharp have co-authored 'This Door of the Seas'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-val-mcdermid-and-jo-sharp-on-the-untold-story-of-their-new-novel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-val-mcdermid-and-jo-sharp-on-the-untold-story-of-their-new-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish company fined after worker becomes entangled in machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis New was clearing a blockage at Pelagia Shetland Limited in Lerwick when the machine restarted and he was struck repeatedly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fish-company-fined-after-worker-becomes-entangled-in-machine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fish-company-fined-after-worker-becomes-entangled-in-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New book to offer 'definitive guide' to classic soap opera Take the High Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first in a new series of comprehensive guidebooks exploring the rich history of one of Scotland&rsquo;s most beloved and longest-running serial dramas is to be published later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-book-to-offer-definitive-guide-to-classic-soap-opera-take-the-high-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-book-to-offer-definitive-guide-to-classic-soap-opera-take-the-high-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed changes rubber-stamped at historic mansion in Berwickshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed changes have been rubber-stamped at a mansion of historic importance in Berwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/proposed-changes-rubber-stamped-at-historic-mansion-in-berwickshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/proposed-changes-rubber-stamped-at-historic-mansion-in-berwickshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Simply indefensible': 2,400 planning applications decided outwith legal timescales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large-scale developments must be ruled on within four months, while smaller planning applications must be decided within two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/simply-indefensible-2400-planning-applications-decided-outwith-legal-timescales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/simply-indefensible-2400-planning-applications-decided-outwith-legal-timescales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activists who allegedly vandalised Trump Turnberry accused of 'terrorism connection']]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven protesters who allegedly vandalised Donald Trump's Ayrshire golf course will face trial with a "terrorist connection"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/activists-who-allegedly-vandalised-trump-turnberry-accused-of-terrorism-connection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/activists-who-allegedly-vandalised-trump-turnberry-accused-of-terrorism-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish processing company fined £451k after worker suffered life-threatening injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fish processing company has been fined &pound;451,500 after a supervisor suffered multiple fractures and two collapsed lungs when he became entangled in a palletiser machine at its Lerwick plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fish-processing-company-fined-451k-after-worker-suffered-life-threatening-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fish-processing-company-fined-451k-after-worker-suffered-life-threatening-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saltcoats man jailed after luring teenager to his house and raping her]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sex predator who raped a teenage girl he discovered alone in the street has been jailed for seven years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/saltcoats-man-jailed-after-luring-teenager-to-his-house-and-raping-her/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/saltcoats-man-jailed-after-luring-teenager-to-his-house-and-raping-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandie Peggie appeal lays out claims of tribunal ‘errors’ in NHS Fife trans row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandie Peggie&rsquo;s legal team argue an employment tribunal applied the &ldquo;wrong legal analysis&rdquo; when it ruled NHS Fife could lawfully allow transgender doctor Beth Upton to use female changing facilities at Victoria Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sandie-peggie-appeal-lays-out-claims-of-tribunal-errors-in-nhs-fife-trans-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sandie-peggie-appeal-lays-out-claims-of-tribunal-errors-in-nhs-fife-trans-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 14,000 complaints made to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde since 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 14,000 complaints have been made to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) since the beginning of 2023, new figures have revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-14000-complaints-made-to-nhs-greater-glasgow-and-clyde-since-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-14000-complaints-made-to-nhs-greater-glasgow-and-clyde-since-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A racist form of state kidnapping': Edinburgh condemns 'traumatic' Home Office raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillor Heap described the raids as part of a "relentless ongoing drive to transform the UK into a hostile environment for racialised communities".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-racist-form-of-state-kidnapping-edinburgh-condemns-traumatic-home-office-raids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-racist-form-of-state-kidnapping-edinburgh-condemns-traumatic-home-office-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue vaccination rules eased for some livestock in Southwest Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland eases bluetongue movement rules for store and fattening livestock as ministers urge farmers to maintain vaccination plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bluetongue-vaccination-rules-eased-for-some-livestock-in-southwest-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bluetongue-vaccination-rules-eased-for-some-livestock-in-southwest-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Anton Muscatelli: Universities have ‘run out of runway’ on funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Anton Muscatelli warns Scotland&rsquo;s universities have &lsquo;run out of runway&rsquo; as analysis reveals a &pound;200m funding gap that is expected to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sir-anton-muscatelli-universities-have-run-out-of-runway-on-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sir-anton-muscatelli-universities-have-run-out-of-runway-on-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh festivals set for 25 per cent funding boost after narrow visitor levy vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's Labour administration lost a crucial vote on future core funding support for arts organisations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-festivals-set-for-25-per-cent-funding-boost-after-narrow-visitor-levy-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-festivals-set-for-25-per-cent-funding-boost-after-narrow-visitor-levy-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bathgate set for 103 new houses if Cruden Homes secures development site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruden Homes has secured a brownfield site in Bathgate where it plans to build 103 private-sale homes, subject to planning approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bathgate-set-for-103-new-houses-if-cruden-homes-secures-development-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bathgate-set-for-103-new-houses-if-cruden-homes-secures-development-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fife Arms and Fingal ranked among Scotland's most influential hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new generation of hotel owners reimagining hospitality, luxury is no longer the sole guarantor of influence in the hospitality industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-fife-arms-and-fingal-ranked-among-scotlands-most-influential-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-fife-arms-and-fingal-ranked-among-scotlands-most-influential-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer admits attempted fraud by forging document used in her divorce case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer has admitted a &pound;2,300 attempted fraud by forging a document to be used in her divorce proceedings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-officer-admits-attempted-fraud-by-forging-document-used-in-her-divorce-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-officer-admits-attempted-fraud-by-forging-document-used-in-her-divorce-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care worker caught with £114,000 of drugs at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aman was caught with &pound;114,000 of drugs after a raid on his home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/care-worker-caught-with-114000-of-drugs-at-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/care-worker-caught-with-114000-of-drugs-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 800 Glasgow streets to get 20mph limits in major safety expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow is extending its 20mph network to 797 more streets across the south and east of the city from September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-800-glasgow-streets-to-get-20mph-limits-in-major-safety-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-800-glasgow-streets-to-get-20mph-limits-in-major-safety-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy racers racing down historic town&rsquo;s high street 'causing major disturbance']]></title><description><![CDATA[Revving engines and booming exhausts echo off the walls in Linlithgow&rsquo;s High Street, in the early hours of the morning. The noise made worse by the narrow street and high buildings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boy-racers-racing-down-historic-townrsquos-high-street-causing-major-disturbance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boy-racers-racing-down-historic-townrsquos-high-street-causing-major-disturbance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britpop favourites announce their return to Glasgow for new shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britpop favourites Supergrass have announced their return to Glasgow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/britpop-favourites-announce-their-return-to-glasgow-for-new-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/britpop-favourites-announce-their-return-to-glasgow-for-new-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland wind farm plans could generate enough power for 98,000 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans have been submitted for an 86MW wind farm in the Scottish Highlands that could power more than 98,000 homes and support peatland restoration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-wind-farm-plans-could-generate-enough-power-for-98000-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-wind-farm-plans-could-generate-enough-power-for-98000-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Belfast-born and Cambridge-educated new head of Fettes College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Girvan was announced as the next head of Fettes last year, succeeding Helen Harrison, who stepped away after seven years in the top seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-belfast-born-and-cambridge-educated-new-head-of-fettes-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-belfast-born-and-cambridge-educated-new-head-of-fettes-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New affordable housing development completed in South Queensferry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new development of 100 affordable homes has been completed in South Queensferry, marking Sanctuary Scotland&rsquo;s first project in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-affordable-housing-development-completed-in-south-queensferry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-affordable-housing-development-completed-in-south-queensferry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British sex abuser on the run from the FBI for two decades arrested in Hungary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British citizen who has been wanted by the FBI for more than 20 years has been arrested in Hungary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-sex-abuser-on-the-run-from-the-fbi-for-two-decades-arrested-in-hungary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-sex-abuser-on-the-run-from-the-fbi-for-two-decades-arrested-in-hungary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlands could introduce tourist tax to raise £9.5m for roads and infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;5 tourist tax could be introduced across the Highlands, with Highland Council estimating it could raise &pound;9.5 million a year for infrastructure and roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highlands-could-introduce-tourist-tax-to-raise-95m-for-roads-and-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highlands-could-introduce-tourist-tax-to-raise-95m-for-roads-and-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Swinney’s BBC journalist wife Elizabeth Quigley resigns on health grounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quigley was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-swinneys-bbc-journalist-wife-elizabeth-quigley-resigns-on-health-grounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-swinneys-bbc-journalist-wife-elizabeth-quigley-resigns-on-health-grounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St George’s School Edinburgh appoints new head as current leader prepares to leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George&rsquo;s School in Edinburgh has appointed Niamh Green as its next head, succeeding Carol Chandler-Thompson from next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/st-georges-school-edinburgh-appoints-new-head-as-current-leader-prepares-to-leave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/st-georges-school-edinburgh-appoints-new-head-as-current-leader-prepares-to-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldest bookshop in Edinburgh remains closed week after South Bridge power outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackwell&rsquo;s Edinburgh at 53-62 South Bridge was forced to close on August 21 due to a power cut.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/oldest-bookshop-in-edinburgh-remains-closed-week-after-south-bridge-power-outage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/oldest-bookshop-in-edinburgh-remains-closed-week-after-south-bridge-power-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosnian backlash as Serbia says it will give war criminal Ratko Mladić state funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serbia will bury convicted war criminal and g&eacute;nocidaire Ratko Mladi&#263; with the highest state and military honours, the country's justice minister has confirmed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bosnian-backlash-as-serbia-says-it-will-give-war-criminal-ratko-mladi-state-funeral/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bosnian-backlash-as-serbia-says-it-will-give-war-criminal-ratko-mladi-state-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm leaving the BBC after MS pain made it hard to carry on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elizabeth Quigley, wife of first minister John Swinney, is leaving the BBC on health grounds after almost 27 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-leaving-the-bbc-after-ms-pain-made-it-hard-to-carry-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/im-leaving-the-bbc-after-ms-pain-made-it-hard-to-carry-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are my favourite five musicals at the Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re looking for something different to see during the final weekend of the festivals, why not let the songs tell the story?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/here-are-my-favourite-five-musicals-at-the-fringe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/here-are-my-favourite-five-musicals-at-the-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The &pound;15,000-a-year scheme that could transform the careers of Scotland's artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government is developing a pilot based on a scheme which is currently supporting 2,000 artists and creatives in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-pound15000-a-year-scheme-that-could-transform-the-careers-of-scotlands-artists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-pound15000-a-year-scheme-that-could-transform-the-careers-of-scotlands-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family say son killed in motorcycle crash will be 'forever 17']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kayden Thompson, 17, died in the single-vehicle crash on Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-say-son-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-will-be-forever-17/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-say-son-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-will-be-forever-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite record of abusing women]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serial rapist police officer passed vetting to join the force despite a record of criminal behaviour against women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/serial-rapist-police-officer-passed-vetting-despite-record-of-abusing-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/serial-rapist-police-officer-passed-vetting-despite-record-of-abusing-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested and charged after cyclist injured in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident happened around 3.30pm on Tuesday, 11 August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-and-charged-after-cyclist-injured-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-and-charged-after-cyclist-injured-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital clinic opens to help those with ketamine-related bladder damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health experts warn regular use of ketamine may lead to incontinence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hospital-clinic-opens-to-help-those-with-ketamine-related-bladder-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hospital-clinic-opens-to-help-those-with-ketamine-related-bladder-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife crime hits eight-year high as prevention programme funding significantly cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knife crime in Scotland has reached an eight-year high as funding for the No Knives, Better Lives prevention programme is cut by almost a third.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/knife-crime-hits-eight-year-high-as-prevention-programme-funding-significantly-cut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/knife-crime-hits-eight-year-high-as-prevention-programme-funding-significantly-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stolen clubs that sparked the creation of a £50m golf business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murray Winton, co-founder of the Edinburgh-based retailer, explains why used equipment is attracting golfers of every standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-stolen-clubs-that-sparked-the-creation-of-a-50m-golf-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-stolen-clubs-that-sparked-the-creation-of-a-50m-golf-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure on Scottish Government over crisis heating oil scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to extend emergency heating oil support as households brace for higher winter energy bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-on-scottish-government-over-crisis-heating-oil-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-on-scottish-government-over-crisis-heating-oil-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council primed for no-confidence vote on standards watchdogs after Fiona Higgins case]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a social media post, Ms Higgins accused a council official of "wilfully and cynically misleading councillors and the public&rdquo; over proposed education cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-primed-for-no-confidence-vote-on-standards-watchdogs-after-fiona-higgins-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-primed-for-no-confidence-vote-on-standards-watchdogs-after-fiona-higgins-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh launches new media event after final TV Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh TV Festival moves to Manchester next year, so what will a new event look like?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-launches-new-media-event-after-final-tv-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-launches-new-media-event-after-final-tv-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Scottish Government faces tough truths in new university funding analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government's involvement in a landmark report highlighting a &pound;200 million funding gap for universities should be a sign of progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scottish-government-faces-tough-truths-in-new-university-funding-analysis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-scottish-government-faces-tough-truths-in-new-university-funding-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 21 most exciting hotels reshaping the future of Scottish tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the 21 Scottish destinations leading the increasingly diverse hospitality sector's focus on experiences, rather than simple accommodation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-21-most-exciting-hotels-reshaping-the-future-of-scottish-tourism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-21-most-exciting-hotels-reshaping-the-future-of-scottish-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inclusive education can end damaging misconceptions about pupils' capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers argue that inclusive lessons can lead to higher attainment and the dismantling of damaging misconceptions about pupils' capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inclusive-education-can-end-damaging-misconceptions-about-pupils-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inclusive-education-can-end-damaging-misconceptions-about-pupils-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Scots could challenge home valuations under SNP’s new mansion tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Scottish households could challenge property valuations under the SNP&rsquo;s planned mansion tax, ministers have been warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-scots-could-challenge-home-valuations-under-snps-new-mansion-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-scots-could-challenge-home-valuations-under-snps-new-mansion-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman convicted of murdering schoolgirl Caroline Glachan dies in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman convicted of murdering schoolgirl Caroline Glachan has died in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-convicted-of-murdering-schoolgirl-caroline-glachan-dies-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-convicted-of-murdering-schoolgirl-caroline-glachan-dies-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speyside whisky brand Glen Moray extends Senior Open partnership for three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speyside single malt Glen Moray has extended its partnership with the ISPS Handa Senior Open for another three years, including the 2026 event at Gleneagles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/speyside-whisky-brand-glen-moray-extends-senior-open-partnership-for-three-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/speyside-whisky-brand-glen-moray-extends-senior-open-partnership-for-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist who died in Isle of Lewis crash named as Roland Crichton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist who died in a crash on the Isle of Lewis has been named.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-who-died-in-isle-of-lewis-crash-named-as-roland-crichton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-who-died-in-isle-of-lewis-crash-named-as-roland-crichton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War criminal and génocidaire Ratko Mladić dies in prison The Hague]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ratko Mladi&#263;, who was found guilty of committing genocide in the Yugoslav wars, has died at the age of 84 in The Hague.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/war-criminal-and-gnocidaire-ratko-mladi-dies-in-prison-the-hague/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/war-criminal-and-gnocidaire-ratko-mladi-dies-in-prison-the-hague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiree surfer prepares to take on world's biggest waves in Nazar&eacute;, Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter swells of Nazar&eacute; in Portugal, Scottish big-wave surfer Ben Larg and British big-wave pioneer Andrew &ldquo;Cotty&rdquo; Cotton enjoyed some very different waves at Red Bull Sessions at Lost Shore Surf...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tiree-surfer-prepares-to-take-on-worlds-biggest-waves-in-nazareacute-portugal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tiree-surfer-prepares-to-take-on-worlds-biggest-waves-in-nazareacute-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about Paisley's Big Art Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Art Show: Everything you need to know: Celebrating five years of bringing contemporary art to Paisley, the Big Art Show is set to return with a new exhibition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paisleys-big-art-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paisleys-big-art-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's drinking water still 'among best in the world']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the gold standard for council juice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-drinking-water-still-among-best-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-drinking-water-still-among-best-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda refused licence to sell alcohol in petrol station ‘100 metres’ from main store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asda have been refused a licence to sell alcohol from a petrol station &lsquo;100 metres&rsquo; from its main store for community safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/asda-refused-licence-to-sell-alcohol-in-petrol-station-100-metres-from-main-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/asda-refused-licence-to-sell-alcohol-in-petrol-station-100-metres-from-main-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Old Town bar unveils new beer garden with local brewery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kick Ass Bar in Edinburgh&rsquo;s Old Town has unveiled a colourful new beer garden created with local brewery Cold Town Beer, seating up to 45 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-old-town-bar-unveils-new-beer-garden-with-local-brewery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-old-town-bar-unveils-new-beer-garden-with-local-brewery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog takes Scot Gov to Supreme Court over secret messages in Sturgeon FOI row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's transparency watchdog is to take the Scottish Government to the Supreme Court in the wake of a ruling in a freedom of information battle relating to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watchdog-takes-scot-gov-to-supreme-court-over-secret-messages-in-sturgeon-foi-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watchdog-takes-scot-gov-to-supreme-court-over-secret-messages-in-sturgeon-foi-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for setting shop on fire in failed insurance scam can remain as landlord]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was jailed for his part in setting a family shop on fire in a failed insurance scam can keep operating as a landlord in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-setting-shop-on-fire-in-failed-insurance-scam-can-remain-as-landlord/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-jailed-for-setting-shop-on-fire-in-failed-insurance-scam-can-remain-as-landlord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow gets chance to say farewell to giant Scottish sculptures]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have delighted people across Glasgow for the past few weeks with their colourful coats and friendly doggy faces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-gets-chance-to-say-farewell-to-giant-scottish-sculptures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-gets-chance-to-say-farewell-to-giant-scottish-sculptures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First female junior jarl for Shetland's Up Helly Aa festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The youth version of the world famous fire festival started in 1956.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-female-junior-jarl-for-shetlands-up-helly-aa-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/first-female-junior-jarl-for-shetlands-up-helly-aa-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors reject MSPs' plea for exemption from 300 per cent second-home tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) asked City of Edinburgh councillors to consider the 300 per cent tax break for parliamentarians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/councillors-reject-msps-plea-for-exemption-from-300-per-cent-second-home-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/councillors-reject-msps-plea-for-exemption-from-300-per-cent-second-home-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2,404-acre Highland estate with historic house hits market for offers over £3.25m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2,404-acre Highland estate in Strathglass has gone on the market for offers over &pound;3.25m, including Mauld House, woodland, hill lochs and sporting rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-2404-acre-highland-estate-with-historic-house-hits-market-for-offers-over-325m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-2404-acre-highland-estate-with-historic-house-hits-market-for-offers-over-325m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish home improvement company owner reports 46 per cent rise in profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company behind a well-known Scottish home improvements firm has posted a rise in profit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-home-improvement-company-owner-reports-46-per-cent-rise-in-profit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-home-improvement-company-owner-reports-46-per-cent-rise-in-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Màiri McAllan enters debate on Edinburgh festivals and the tourist tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The culture secretary says 'anyone can see' how much the Edinburgh festivals underpin the city's economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/miri-mcallan-enters-debate-on-edinburgh-festivals-and-the-tourist-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/miri-mcallan-enters-debate-on-edinburgh-festivals-and-the-tourist-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish offshore supplier hits record quarter as growth gathers pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has been buoyed by both its traditional offshore business and its expanding renewables operation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-offshore-supplier-hits-record-quarter-as-growth-gathers-pace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-offshore-supplier-hits-record-quarter-as-growth-gathers-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£50m Arches Business Park approved in West Lothian with 55,500sqm of space]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major industrial and logistics development in Broxburn has secured planning permission, with Arches Business Park set to deliver 55,500sqm of business space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/50m-arches-business-park-approved-in-west-lothian-with-55500sqm-of-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/50m-arches-business-park-approved-in-west-lothian-with-55500sqm-of-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen’s Park Glasshouse campaigners urge council for guarantees on future]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaign group which is looking to save a historic glasshouse in Glasgow has called for more action from the council after the Scottish Government pledged &pound;14 million to another heritage site in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queens-park-glasshouse-campaigners-urge-council-for-guarantees-on-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queens-park-glasshouse-campaigners-urge-council-for-guarantees-on-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Scottish clubs unite in 'landmark moment' for the future of golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is intended to strengthen opportunities for women and girls, support junior golf and improve the long-term sustainability of the combined club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-scottish-clubs-unite-in-landmark-moment-for-the-future-of-golf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-scottish-clubs-unite-in-landmark-moment-for-the-future-of-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked email states university jobs 'may be affected by restructuring programme']]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Glasgow has stressed that any redundancies will be exclusively voluntary after details of the severance scheme were seen by The Herald stating "posts may be affected by restructuring proposals."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leaked-email-states-university-jobs-may-be-affected-by-restructuring-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leaked-email-states-university-jobs-may-be-affected-by-restructuring-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council announces Princes Street will 'fully re-open' two days before festivals end]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, City of Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher said that the transport artery would re-open two days ahead of schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-announces-princes-street-will-fully-re-open-two-days-before-festivals-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-announces-princes-street-will-fully-re-open-two-days-before-festivals-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after cyclist injured in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested after a cyclist was knocked from their bike on the A72.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-cyclist-injured-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-after-cyclist-injured-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Ancrum pub sold to local investors with plans to reopen after refurbishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 200-year-old Ancrum Cross Keys pub near Jedburgh has been sold to a local investor group, which plans to refurbish and reopen the Scottish Borders venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-ancrum-pub-sold-to-local-investors-with-plans-to-reopen-after-refurbishment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-ancrum-pub-sold-to-local-investors-with-plans-to-reopen-after-refurbishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow office building home to Daily Record and Sky sold in multi-million deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Glasgow office building occupied by the Daily Record and Sky has been sold in a multi-million-pound deal as investment activity grows in the city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-office-building-home-to-daily-record-and-sky-sold-in-multi-million-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-office-building-home-to-daily-record-and-sky-sold-in-multi-million-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany 'could help fund' Trident with plans to place air defences in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany is said to be considering helping to fund Trident in an effort to boost European security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/germany-could-help-fund-trident-with-plans-to-place-air-defences-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/germany-could-help-fund-trident-with-plans-to-place-air-defences-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New direct flights between Scottish airport and major German cities announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flights will take off for the first time next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-direct-flights-between-scottish-airport-and-major-german-cities-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-direct-flights-between-scottish-airport-and-major-german-cities-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners want the State Pension raised to &pound;14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pensioners-could-get-thousands-more-under-minimum-wage-state-pension-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pensioners-could-get-thousands-more-under-minimum-wage-state-pension-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn comes early &ndash; and there's a way to get Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns today, alongside two new autumn drinks. See the full 2026 menu, prices and launch dates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/autumn-comes-early-ndash-and-theres-a-way-to-get-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/autumn-comes-early-ndash-and-theres-a-way-to-get-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shows from Japan, Hong Kong and Palestine among those feted at Asian Art Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[2ShoulderPads&rsquo; Galaxy Train was awarded Outstanding Show. The &ldquo;zany poetic musical&rdquo; is based on classical Japanese literature.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shows-from-japan-hong-kong-and-palestine-among-those-feted-at-asian-art-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shows-from-japan-hong-kong-and-palestine-among-those-feted-at-asian-art-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Scottish Government group to bolster climate change resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 15 experts from a range of areas will be involved in the commission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-scottish-government-group-to-bolster-climate-change-resilience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-scottish-government-group-to-bolster-climate-change-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: Andy Burnham 'most popular politician in Scotland']]></title><description><![CDATA[All the party leaders were rated in the survey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poll-andy-burnham-most-popular-politician-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/poll-andy-burnham-most-popular-politician-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxpayers face £100k bill after watchdog loses Glasgow councillor court fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxpayers face a six-figure legal bill after a senior Scots judge ruled that the country&rsquo;s ethical watchdog acted unlawfully by blocking key evidence from a misconduct hearing involving a Glasgow councillor, triggering a fresh battle over costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/taxpayers-face-100k-bill-after-watchdog-loses-glasgow-councillor-court-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/taxpayers-face-100k-bill-after-watchdog-loses-glasgow-councillor-court-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I spent two years looking for work before I got a job']]></title><description><![CDATA[Neala was one of growing number of young people classed as Neet, meaning they are not in education, employment or training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-spent-two-years-looking-for-work-before-i-got-a-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-spent-two-years-looking-for-work-before-i-got-a-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why can't Scotland attract enough people to become secondary school teachers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official figures show that the country has been missing recruitment targets for years, and now things are worse than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-cant-scotland-attract-enough-people-to-become-secondary-school-teachers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-cant-scotland-attract-enough-people-to-become-secondary-school-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Oxbridge gap: Scottish students face the UK's lowest success rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish applicants are significantly less likely to secure places at Oxford and Cambridge than students elsewhere in the UK, with experts warning of a growing gap in opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-oxbridge-gap-scottish-students-face-the-uks-lowest-success-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-oxbridge-gap-scottish-students-face-the-uks-lowest-success-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education HQ: The Herald examines the state of Scottish education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore Education HQ, The Herald&rsquo;s recurring investigative series examining Scotland&rsquo;s schools, universities and education system, led by our industry specialists James McEnaney and Garrett Baylor Stell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/education-hq-the-herald-examines-the-state-of-scottish-education/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/education-hq-the-herald-examines-the-state-of-scottish-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP urged to act after Irish 'no VAT and lower fees' push in private schools market]]></title><description><![CDATA[An SNP minister has been urged to act to help boost Scotland&rsquo;s boarding schools - which an analysis found generate &pound;43 million a year to the country's economy - amid 'an increasingly competitive market'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-urged-to-act-after-irish-no-vat-and-lower-fees-push-in-private-schools-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-urged-to-act-after-irish-no-vat-and-lower-fees-push-in-private-schools-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish aviation hits record passenger numbers despite Middle East disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish aviation broke passenger records in the second quarter of this year, despite widely reported disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East, latest aviation trends data shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-aviation-hits-record-passenger-numbers-despite-middle-east-disruption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-aviation-hits-record-passenger-numbers-despite-middle-east-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors accuse SNP of wasting millions on controversial GP walk-in centre extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors have warned SNP ministers are wasting money on under-fire GP walk-in clinics which puts the NHS in jeopardy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/doctors-accuse-snp-of-wasting-millions-on-controversial-gp-walk-in-centre-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/doctors-accuse-snp-of-wasting-millions-on-controversial-gp-walk-in-centre-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Architect's vision for civil service office left largely empty by remote working]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rarely used office building in Edinburgh could be transformed into a multi-purpose development designed to boost Leith's economy as civil servants favour remote working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/architects-vision-for-civil-service-office-left-largely-empty-by-remote-working/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/architects-vision-for-civil-service-office-left-largely-empty-by-remote-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish civil engineering company collapses into liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish civil engineer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-civil-engineering-company-collapses-into-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-civil-engineering-company-collapses-into-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Edinburgh has big questions to answer over tourist tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scots tourism chiefs say problems with tourist tax are coming through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-edinburgh-has-big-questions-to-answer-over-tourist-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-edinburgh-has-big-questions-to-answer-over-tourist-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy price hike fuels nationalisation calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Return to public ownership of energy firms proposed amid warnings households will face hardship this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-price-hike-fuels-nationalisation-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/energy-price-hike-fuels-nationalisation-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People's Palace and Winter Gardens to remain shut until 2029 as revamp tops &pound;50m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is planned to get underway by the end of next year after the Scottish Government commits &pound;14m to project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peoples-palace-and-winter-gardens-to-remain-shut-until-2029-as-revamp-tops-pound50m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peoples-palace-and-winter-gardens-to-remain-shut-until-2029-as-revamp-tops-pound50m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham most popular politician in Scotland, poll suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham is the most popular politician in Scotland, a poll suggests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-most-popular-politician-in-scotland-poll-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/andy-burnham-most-popular-politician-in-scotland-poll-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect bills and confusing deductions mar capital's tourist tax rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proprietors have reported that manually calculating the levy can take up to eight minutes at a time, for each booking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/incorrect-bills-and-confusing-deductions-mar-capitals-tourist-tax-rollout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/incorrect-bills-and-confusing-deductions-mar-capitals-tourist-tax-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leith bookshop hits out amid plunging sales following Princes Street blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales at Argonaut Books, which is located at the foot of Leith Walk, dropped by 5% from July to August this year, compared to a typical festival bounce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leith-bookshop-hits-out-amid-plunging-sales-following-princes-street-blaze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leith-bookshop-hits-out-amid-plunging-sales-following-princes-street-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly £2m salmon farming fund backs wild fish projects across Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salmon farmers are investing nearly &pound;2 million in projects to restore rivers and protect wild salmon and sea trout populations across Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-2m-salmon-farming-fund-backs-wild-fish-projects-across-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-2m-salmon-farming-fund-backs-wild-fish-projects-across-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish space technology chosen for radical rocket engine project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aurora Avionics has secured a contract to supply critical control systems for a European rocket engine designed to burn part of its own structure as fuel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-space-technology-chosen-for-radical-rocket-engine-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-space-technology-chosen-for-radical-rocket-engine-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former St Andrews University student in running for top comedy honour at the Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Li Jin Hao first performed at the festival when he was in a student sketch group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-st-andrews-university-student-in-running-for-top-comedy-honour-at-the-fringe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-st-andrews-university-student-in-running-for-top-comedy-honour-at-the-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong for Celtic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six occasions in eight years. What are the ramifications this time?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/another-season-another-failure-where-did-it-all-go-wrong-for-celtic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/another-season-another-failure-where-did-it-all-go-wrong-for-celtic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial sex offender jailed for 17 years for catalogue of abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Colquhoun, from Caithness, went to carry out other sex crimes, including rape, over a 14-year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/serial-sex-offender-jailed-for-17-years-for-catalogue-of-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/serial-sex-offender-jailed-for-17-years-for-catalogue-of-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash driver handed community payback order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Benson is also banned from driving following the crash on the A75 last year which claimed the life of Mary Reeves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fatal-crash-driver-handed-community-payback-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fatal-crash-driver-handed-community-payback-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over van murder bid on two police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two police officers were left with serious injuries after a van was deliberately driven at them in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-van-murder-bid-on-two-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-van-murder-bid-on-two-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October]]></title><description><![CDATA[A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay &pound;60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell to relocate some Aberdeen jobs to London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says the move will not affect workers on its North Sea operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shell-to-relocate-some-aberdeen-jobs-to-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shell-to-relocate-some-aberdeen-jobs-to-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers seek help with 'significant burden' of bluetongue restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A control zone covering most of Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire has been put in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/farmers-seek-help-with-significant-burden-of-bluetongue-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/farmers-seek-help-with-significant-burden-of-bluetongue-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No major damage' for Forfar player after game abandoned for neck injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forfar Athletic say Adam Livingstone has not suffered any major damage afterTuesday's Challenge Cup match against Formartine United was abandoned because of a neck injury suffered by the defender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-major-damage-for-forfar-player-after-game-abandoned-for-neck-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-major-damage-for-forfar-player-after-game-abandoned-for-neck-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian, 45, dies after being struck by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to reports of a crash involving a blue Audi and a pedestrian on Varnsdorf Wayon Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pedestrian-45-dies-after-being-struck-by-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pedestrian-45-dies-after-being-struck-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/libyan-who-was-cleared-after-lockerbie-bombing-trial-dies-aged-70/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/libyan-who-was-cleared-after-lockerbie-bombing-trial-dies-aged-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews spend night at grass fire near Moray campsite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lossiemouth Community Council said there were believed to have been some power cuts as a result of the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-crews-spend-night-at-grass-fire-near-moray-campsite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-crews-spend-night-at-grass-fire-near-moray-campsite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-gangland-figure-steven-daniel-arrested-in-organised-crime-raid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-gangland-figure-steven-daniel-arrested-in-organised-crime-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-deficiencies-laid-bare-on-another-night-of-champions-league-pain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-deficiencies-laid-bare-on-another-night-of-champions-league-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: 'We will always love you Dolly' and Putin warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-we-will-always-love-you-dolly-and-putin-warnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-we-will-always-love-you-dolly-and-putin-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sculpted stone study could shed new light on lost kingdoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some artefacts are considered "at risk" as they are in, or near, churches earmarked for closure and sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sculpted-stone-study-could-shed-new-light-on-lost-kingdoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sculpted-stone-study-could-shed-new-light-on-lost-kingdoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was in so much pain I could barely feed my cats - now I'm back as a pro wrestler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AEW star Jamie Hayter is set for two big shows in Glasgow and at Wembley Stadium in London this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-in-so-much-pain-i-could-barely-feed-my-cats-now-im-back-as-a-pro-wrestler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-in-so-much-pain-i-could-barely-feed-my-cats-now-im-back-as-a-pro-wrestler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a big step up': Behind the scenes as Netflix hit Dept Q returns to Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second season began filming in the Scottish capital in June and is due to continue until October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-a-big-step-up-behind-the-scenes-as-netflix-hit-dept-q-returns-to-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-a-big-step-up-behind-the-scenes-as-netflix-hit-dept-q-returns-to-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fires still burn in charred landscape as focus turns to wildfire prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPB is considering measures it can take to improve resilience in the wake of a five-week long fire in the Cairngorms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fires-still-burn-in-charred-landscape-as-focus-turns-to-wildfire-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fires-still-burn-in-charred-landscape-as-focus-turns-to-wildfire-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for GPS monitoring of domestic abuse suspects after murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online petition calls for greater use of technology to protect women from abusive partners following the killing of Stacy Hunter in Renfrewshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calls-for-gps-monitoring-of-domestic-abuse-suspects-after-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calls-for-gps-monitoring-of-domestic-abuse-suspects-after-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren McGarvey: How men can combat the manosphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poverty Safari author on MeToo, class and how to be a better man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/darren-mcgarvey-how-men-can-combat-the-manosphere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/darren-mcgarvey-how-men-can-combat-the-manosphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dundee University confirms reduction in proposed job losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The university said 154 roles were now at risk following a 10-week consultation process]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dundee-university-confirms-reduction-in-proposed-job-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dundee-university-confirms-reduction-in-proposed-job-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police probe after shopkeeper fends off machete-wielding robber]]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV footage captured the incident at the Day Today store in East Kilbride in broad daylight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-probe-after-shopkeeper-fends-off-machete-wielding-robber/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-probe-after-shopkeeper-fends-off-machete-wielding-robber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jolene singer Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family has confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jolene-singer-dolly-parton-has-died-aged-80-her-family-has-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jolene-singer-dolly-parton-has-died-aged-80-her-family-has-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players threatened, official headbutted and 72 red cards in week of youth football]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Scotland Football association said conduct at matches had hit an "all-time low" in the first week of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/players-threatened-official-headbutted-and-72-red-cards-in-week-of-youth-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/players-threatened-official-headbutted-and-72-red-cards-in-week-of-youth-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh to 'recoup' King's revamp funding from visitor levy pot for 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision to allocate an additional &pound;5m to the refurbishment was taken behind closed doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-to-recoup-kings-revamp-funding-from-visitor-levy-pot-for-30-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-to-recoup-kings-revamp-funding-from-visitor-levy-pot-for-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish bathroom firm promotes Anne Scullion to head of commercial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish bathroom specialist Wholesale Domestic has promoted Anne Scullion to head of commercial, overseeing sales, marketing, ecommerce and showrooms in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-bathroom-firm-promotes-anne-scullion-to-head-of-commercial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-bathroom-firm-promotes-anne-scullion-to-head-of-commercial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portobello pupil calls for inclusive work experience for visually impaired people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Portobello High School pupil is calling for more inclusive work experience opportunities for visually impaired young people after completing an internship with Sight Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/portobello-pupil-calls-for-inclusive-work-experience-for-visually-impaired-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/portobello-pupil-calls-for-inclusive-work-experience-for-visually-impaired-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears that university's staff-student policy has scope for 'predatory behaviour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Academics were recently informed of the new rules, which &lsquo;strongly discourage&rsquo;, but do not prohibit, relationships with students over 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fears-that-universitys-staff-student-policy-has-scope-for-predatory-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fears-that-universitys-staff-student-policy-has-scope-for-predatory-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the SNP free school bag policy, and why has it been criticised?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has begun to deliver on this key manifesto commitment, but what does it involve and what is the government trying to achieve?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-the-snp-free-school-bag-policy-and-why-has-it-been-criticised/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-the-snp-free-school-bag-policy-and-why-has-it-been-criticised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Skyscanner for Scotch whisky' to offer rare access for dram lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sip Seekers founder says special series will create 'special moments that bring whisky lovers closer to the people']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skyscanner-for-scotch-whisky-to-offer-rare-access-for-dram-lovers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skyscanner-for-scotch-whisky-to-offer-rare-access-for-dram-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worth 'heehaw' but priceless: the tiny nugget that's unlocked a town's forgotten past]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is smaller than a pinkie nail, weighs just three grams, cost a small fortune and took 220 years to produce but in monetary terms is said to be worth &ldquo;heehaw&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worth-heehaw-but-priceless-the-tiny-nugget-thats-unlocked-a-towns-forgotten-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/worth-heehaw-but-priceless-the-tiny-nugget-thats-unlocked-a-towns-forgotten-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Bach to John Coltrane, 10 best Scottish classical and jazz concerts in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best Scottish classical and jazz concerts in September: The National Youth Choir of Scotland marks its 30th anniversary with a performance of perhaps the most famous choral work of all, Carl Orff&rsquo;s Carmina Burana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-bach-to-john-coltrane-10-best-scottish-classical-and-jazz-concerts-in-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-bach-to-john-coltrane-10-best-scottish-classical-and-jazz-concerts-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a shift at Waitrose changed everything for this luxury highland hotel chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Creton is the head chef at Links House at Royal Dornoch. This week, he takes on our Q&amp;A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-a-shift-at-waitrose-changed-everything-for-this-luxury-highland-hotel-chef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-a-shift-at-waitrose-changed-everything-for-this-luxury-highland-hotel-chef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh brewery Vault City launches four-beer dessert-inspired collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh brewery Vault City Brewing has launched four limited-edition sour beers inspired by desserts from Scotland and around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-brewery-vault-city-launches-four-beer-dessert-inspired-collection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-brewery-vault-city-launches-four-beer-dessert-inspired-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction firm BAM appoints Mike King to lead its Scotland operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAM UK &amp; Ireland has appointed Mike King as regional director to lead its construction operations in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/construction-firm-bam-appoints-mike-king-to-lead-its-scotland-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/construction-firm-bam-appoints-mike-king-to-lead-its-scotland-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow unveils next stage of city centre improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest stage of improvements to Glasgow's city centre has been officially opened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-unveils-next-stage-of-city-centre-improvements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-unveils-next-stage-of-city-centre-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcaster subjected his girlfriend to campaign of domestic abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Podcaster James English has been convicted of domestic abuse against his former partner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/podcaster-subjected-his-girlfriend-to-campaign-of-domestic-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/podcaster-subjected-his-girlfriend-to-campaign-of-domestic-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The transparency watchdog’s battle over Operation Branchform is about to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having spent five years relentlessly pursuing the Scottish Government over the so-called "Salmond Files", Scotland's information commissioner is about to have Operation Branchform in his sights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-transparency-watchdogs-battle-over-operation-branchform-is-about-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-transparency-watchdogs-battle-over-operation-branchform-is-about-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well known market in Ayrshire town will close down after close to 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular market in Ayrshire will close down after close to four decades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/well-known-market-in-ayrshire-town-will-close-down-after-close-to-40-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/well-known-market-in-ayrshire-town-will-close-down-after-close-to-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inverclyde to get new coding hub as Digital Xtra expands network]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new coding and AI hub is set to launch in Inverclyde as Digital Xtra expands its network of community technology hubs across Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverclyde-to-get-new-coding-hub-as-digital-xtra-expands-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverclyde-to-get-new-coding-hub-as-digital-xtra-expands-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorraine Kelly reveals she has signed new TV contract but drops hints on new chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The presenter admitted she had struggled to 'shoehorn' in time to write her first two novels while doing her daytime TV job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lorraine-kelly-reveals-she-has-signed-new-tv-contract-but-drops-hints-on-new-chapter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lorraine-kelly-reveals-she-has-signed-new-tv-contract-but-drops-hints-on-new-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalkeith Palace to host exhibition celebrating 200 years of Scottish photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[PhotoDalkeith RSA200 will open at Dalkeith Palace, showcasing 200 years of Scottish photography as part of the Royal Scottish Academy&rsquo;s bicentenary celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dalkeith-palace-to-host-exhibition-celebrating-200-years-of-scottish-photography/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dalkeith-palace-to-host-exhibition-celebrating-200-years-of-scottish-photography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen Post Office reopens after period of closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dyce Post Office has reopened on Victoria Street, restoring postal and banking services to the Aberdeen community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-post-office-reopens-after-period-of-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-post-office-reopens-after-period-of-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial of alleged Lockerbie bomber delayed for a third time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of a man accused of building the bomb which destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie has been delayed after new evidence came to light]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trial-of-alleged-lockerbie-bomber-delayed-for-a-third-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trial-of-alleged-lockerbie-bomber-delayed-for-a-third-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Andrews to welcome Scotland's biggest golf tourism industry event in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's biggest golf tourism industry event will return to St Andrews next year, when The Open will also roll back into town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/st-andrews-to-welcome-scotlands-biggest-golf-tourism-industry-event-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/st-andrews-to-welcome-scotlands-biggest-golf-tourism-industry-event-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reported rapes and attempted rapes up almost one third in four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual crime stats have revealed an alarming rise in crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/reported-rapes-and-attempted-rapes-up-almost-one-third-in-four-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/reported-rapes-and-attempted-rapes-up-almost-one-third-in-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Andrews set for £25m development after Home Bargains confirmed as first tenant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Bargains has been confirmed as the anchor tenant at Craigtoun Park, a &pound;25m business park development in St Andrews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/st-andrews-set-for-25m-development-after-home-bargains-confirmed-as-first-tenant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/st-andrews-set-for-25m-development-after-home-bargains-confirmed-as-first-tenant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested and charged following Palestine Action hearing in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested leaving a court room in Edinburgh where a hearing had been held for a number of people charged in connection with alleged support for Palestine Action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-and-charged-following-palestine-action-hearing-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-and-charged-following-palestine-action-hearing-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lockerbie-bombing-trial-postponed-days-before-it-was-due-to-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lockerbie-bombing-trial-postponed-days-before-it-was-due-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dott removed from snooker Hall of Fame after child abuse conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49-year-old was found guilty of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dott-removed-from-snooker-hall-of-fame-after-child-abuse-conviction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dott-removed-from-snooker-hall-of-fame-after-child-abuse-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers face huge pension shortfalls, with some &pound;312,000 behind their retirement target. Experts reveal five ways to boost your pension pot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/millions-face-a-312000-pension-shortfall-five-ways-to-boost-your-pot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/millions-face-a-312000-pension-shortfall-five-ways-to-boost-your-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's birth rate falls to record low for third year running]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the 11th consecutive year deaths also continue to outnumber births across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-birth-rate-falls-to-record-low-for-third-year-running/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-birth-rate-falls-to-record-low-for-third-year-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia overtakes heart disease as Scots births reach new low]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual statistics reveal Scotland's changing population dynamics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dementia-overtakes-heart-disease-as-scots-births-reach-new-low/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dementia-overtakes-heart-disease-as-scots-births-reach-new-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£126m Glasgow student accommodation project reaches major construction milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unite Students has topped out its &pound;126m Alexander Quay development, which will provide 934 student beds in Glasgow from 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/126m-glasgow-student-accommodation-project-reaches-major-construction-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/126m-glasgow-student-accommodation-project-reaches-major-construction-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds and Rangers co-owner jailed after prostitution arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leeds-and-rangers-co-owner-jailed-after-prostitution-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leeds-and-rangers-co-owner-jailed-after-prostitution-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managers buy Scottish firm behind hundreds of UK homes out of liquidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A liquidator has been appointed to an architects practice that has worked on hundreds of self-build projects across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/managers-buy-scottish-firm-behind-hundreds-of-uk-homes-out-of-liquidation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/managers-buy-scottish-firm-behind-hundreds-of-uk-homes-out-of-liquidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man film drives visitor rise at GRID Braehead after release]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRID Braehead recorded a 73.5 per cent rise in footfall after Spider-Man: Brand New Day was released in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/spider-man-film-drives-visitor-rise-at-grid-braehead-after-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/spider-man-film-drives-visitor-rise-at-grid-braehead-after-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow's Hunterian and Mackintosh House could gain top heritage status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic Environment Scotland is consulting on proposals to give Glasgow&rsquo;s Hunterian Art Gallery and Mackintosh House Category A listed status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-hunterian-and-mackintosh-house-could-gain-top-heritage-status/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgows-hunterian-and-mackintosh-house-could-gain-top-heritage-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council defends controversial tourist tax as it collects £5m in first month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader Jane Meagher said that the 5% charge on overnight stays is expected to generate millions for the capital in the first weeks since its launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-defends-controversial-tourist-tax-as-it-collects-5m-in-first-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-defends-controversial-tourist-tax-as-it-collects-5m-in-first-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Larkhall community café gives young people with additional needs work experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new community caf&eacute; in Larkhall has opened, giving young people with additional support needs hands-on work experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-larkhall-community-caf-gives-young-people-with-additional-needs-work-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-larkhall-community-caf-gives-young-people-with-additional-needs-work-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in A70 crash near Lanark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 57-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash near Lanark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-dies-in-a70-crash-near-lanark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorcyclist-dies-in-a70-crash-near-lanark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage motorcyclist killed in BMW collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road was closed for several hours after the collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenage-motorcyclist-killed-in-bmw-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenage-motorcyclist-killed-in-bmw-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned after crash disrupts key route between Scottish towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-after-crash-disrupts-key-route-between-scottish-towns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-after-crash-disrupts-key-route-between-scottish-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage paddleboarders rescued off Moray coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coastguard said Buckie RNLI all-weather lifeboat went to the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenage-paddleboarders-rescued-off-moray-coast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenage-paddleboarders-rescued-off-moray-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade group demands Scotland scraps ‘not fit for purpose’ rates system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s business rates system should be scrapped because it is no longer fit for the modern economy, a key energy industry group has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trade-group-demands-scotland-scraps-not-fit-for-purpose-rates-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trade-group-demands-scotland-scraps-not-fit-for-purpose-rates-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader urges culture chiefs to 'stop using the media' to fight funding battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour councillor Jane Meagher said she wants to engage directly with festival organisers about the funding impasse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-leader-urges-culture-chiefs-to-stop-using-the-media-to-fight-funding-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-leader-urges-culture-chiefs-to-stop-using-the-media-to-fight-funding-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sabotage': Union attacks ScotGov over crisis at taxpayer-funded shipyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns over the future of Scotland&rsquo;s last commercial shipyard have intensified after its main union accused ministers of &ldquo;sabotaging&rdquo; Ferguson Marine by failing to deliver promised investment and contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sabotage-union-attacks-scotgov-over-crisis-at-taxpayer-funded-shipyard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sabotage-union-attacks-scotgov-over-crisis-at-taxpayer-funded-shipyard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigning for cancer screening should not be down to me - Hoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cycling legend tells BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not just be on high profile individuals like him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/campaigning-for-cancer-screening-should-not-be-down-to-me-hoy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/campaigning-for-cancer-screening-should-not-be-down-to-me-hoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalzell crisis - GFG admits Kazakh steel bought in and pension payment failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[GFG Alliance has confirmed its Dalzell plant is sourcing steel from Kazakhstan while pension payments remain stuck and allegations of theft, missing funds and crumbling equipment go unanswered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dalzell-crisis-gfg-admits-kazakh-steel-bought-in-and-pension-payment-failures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dalzell-crisis-gfg-admits-kazakh-steel-bought-in-and-pension-payment-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped NHS Glasgow used emergency powers on &pound;134k 'chandelier corridor' revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invoked emergency procurement powers to spend &pound;134,000 refurbishing senior managers' offices, bypassing competitive tendering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cash-strapped-nhs-glasgow-used-emergency-powers-on-pound134k-chandelier-corridor-revamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cash-strapped-nhs-glasgow-used-emergency-powers-on-pound134k-chandelier-corridor-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Industry-leading' company operating across UK placed into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK group of vehicle equipment suppliers has been placed into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/industry-leading-company-operating-across-uk-placed-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/industry-leading-company-operating-across-uk-placed-into-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why insolvency figures obscure a more complex picture of Scottish business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's businesses are still making plans to invest and grow, despite fears over continuity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-insolvency-figures-obscure-a-more-complex-picture-of-scottish-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-insolvency-figures-obscure-a-more-complex-picture-of-scottish-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 1,000 people applied for just 10 Highland homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highland Housing Alliance and Tulloch Homes linking up to deliver homes across Highlands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-1000-people-applied-for-just-10-highland-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-1000-people-applied-for-just-10-highland-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refurbishment firm expands into Scotland with new office near Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inco Contracts has opened its first Scottish office at Strathclyde Business Park as the refurbishment specialist expands its presence north of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/refurbishment-firm-expands-into-scotland-with-new-office-near-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/refurbishment-firm-expands-into-scotland-with-new-office-near-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did Edinburgh's festivals end up at the back of the visitor levy queue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new scheme was meant to be used to 'sustain Edinburgh's status as one of the world's greatest cultural and heritage cities'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-did-edinburghs-festivals-end-up-at-the-back-of-the-visitor-levy-queue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-did-edinburghs-festivals-end-up-at-the-back-of-the-visitor-levy-queue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clydebank drinks brand secures major US deal with Texas retailer Buc-ee’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clydebank-based Spirits of Virtue has secured a major US retail listing with Texas convenience chain Buc-ee&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/clydebank-drinks-brand-secures-major-us-deal-with-texas-retailer-buc-ees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/clydebank-drinks-brand-secures-major-us-deal-with-texas-retailer-buc-ees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumfries firm gets green light to build homes using recycled glass technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumfries-based VASO Global will use its recycled glass building panels in a new affordable housing development in Closeburn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dumfries-firm-gets-green-light-to-build-homes-using-recycled-glass-technology/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dumfries-firm-gets-green-light-to-build-homes-using-recycled-glass-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler with sun allergy can play in daylight thanks to UV window film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-year-old Mollie Murray from Montrose has a rare genetic disorder that makes her extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/toddler-with-sun-allergy-can-play-in-daylight-thanks-to-uv-window-film/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/toddler-with-sun-allergy-can-play-in-daylight-thanks-to-uv-window-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Scottish towns near Glasgow among biggest house price risers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commuters to Glasgow are fuelling a house price surge in nearby towns, with six of the top 15 locations by annual asking price growth near to Scotland's largest city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-scottish-towns-near-glasgow-among-biggest-house-price-risers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-scottish-towns-near-glasgow-among-biggest-house-price-risers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after man found injured in Ayrshire village dies in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 50s has died in hospital after being found injured in an Ayrshire village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arrest-after-man-found-injured-in-ayrshire-village-dies-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arrest-after-man-found-injured-in-ayrshire-village-dies-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strathclyde business school chief to lead Scotland’s national skills body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strathclyde Business School chief David Hillier has been appointed interim chair of Skills Development Scotland for a one-year term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strathclyde-business-school-chief-to-lead-scotlands-national-skills-body/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/strathclyde-business-school-chief-to-lead-scotlands-national-skills-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash was ‘our hero’, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five males aged between 17 and 23 years were also killed when their Volkswagen Passat hit the marked armed response vehicle in Teesside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/officer-killed-in-wrong-way-a66-crash-was-our-hero-family-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/officer-killed-in-wrong-way-a66-crash-was-our-hero-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow and Edinburgh CrossCountry trains to return after major power cut disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[CrossCountry plans a full service on Monday after a control centre power cut caused widespread cancellations affecting Glasgow and Edinburgh trains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-and-edinburgh-crosscountry-trains-to-return-after-major-power-cut-disruption/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-and-edinburgh-crosscountry-trains-to-return-after-major-power-cut-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law firm administration: ‘Our immediate priority is to secure all client files’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;Scottish&nbsp;legal firm has been placed into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/law-firm-administration-our-immediate-priority-is-to-secure-all-client-files/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/law-firm-administration-our-immediate-priority-is-to-secure-all-client-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow road closures announced as Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 charity event returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place in Glasgow for Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 charity cycling event on September 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-road-closures-announced-as-sir-chris-hoys-tour-de-4-charity-event-returns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-road-closures-announced-as-sir-chris-hoys-tour-de-4-charity-event-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climber Laura completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/climber-laura-completes-full-house-of-1072-peaks-around-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/climber-laura-completes-full-house-of-1072-peaks-around-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow scientists join urgent Ebola vaccine research as outbreak intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow researchers will test whether an existing Ebola vaccine could offer protection against Bundibugyo amid the escalating DRC outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-scientists-join-urgent-ebola-vaccine-research-as-outbreak-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-scientists-join-urgent-ebola-vaccine-research-as-outbreak-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diners have just days to use loyalty points at restaurant chain shutting 195 sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beefeater and Brewers Fayre customers have been urged to use their loyalty points before the restaurants close in September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/diners-have-just-days-to-use-loyalty-points-at-restaurant-chain-shutting-195-sites/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/diners-have-just-days-to-use-loyalty-points-at-restaurant-chain-shutting-195-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual robot 'co-pilots' could help distracted drivers spot danger, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow researchers found virtual robot warnings helped distracted drivers identify road hazards as accurately as those watching the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/virtual-robot-co-pilots-could-help-distracted-drivers-spot-danger-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/virtual-robot-co-pilots-could-help-distracted-drivers-spot-danger-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time Team's Sir Tony Robinson reveals Stonehenge hope for mystery Orkney feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Tony Robinson hoped a mystery Ness of Brodgar feature could be a stone circle before archaeologists uncovered a Neolithic building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/time-teams-sir-tony-robinson-reveals-stonehenge-hope-for-mystery-orkney-feature/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/time-teams-sir-tony-robinson-reveals-stonehenge-hope-for-mystery-orkney-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Scotland commissions documentary about failed Glasgow Airport terror attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland has commissioned new two-part documentary, Terror at the Terminal, offering a "definitive account" of the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bbc-scotland-commissions-documentary-about-failed-glasgow-airport-terror-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bbc-scotland-commissions-documentary-about-failed-glasgow-airport-terror-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government lawyers acting as 'praetorian guard' for FM, says watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Hamilton, Scotland's information commissioner, has accused the Scottish Government's legal directorate of shielding the First Minister from scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-lawyers-acting-as-praetorian-guard-for-fm-says-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-lawyers-acting-as-praetorian-guard-for-fm-says-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Scottish nightclub to close after 37 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A legendary Scottish nightclub is to close its doors after 37 years. Club 69 in Paisley announced that it will bring the shutters down in a post shared on social media earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/legendary-scottish-nightclub-to-close-after-37-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/legendary-scottish-nightclub-to-close-after-37-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Fringe final week arrivals include Brian Bilston and experimental circus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Bilston, experimental circus Yes Person and Hot Dub Time Machine are among the Assembly Festival shows arriving for the Fringe's final week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-fringe-final-week-arrivals-include-brian-bilston-and-experimental-circus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-fringe-final-week-arrivals-include-brian-bilston-and-experimental-circus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 best places to see Highland cows in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to meet Highland cows? Contrary to their name, they can be found in fields, parks, hillsides and moorland right across Scotland. Here, we list some of the best spots to see them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-10-best-places-to-see-highland-cows-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-10-best-places-to-see-highland-cows-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five males killed alongside police officers in wrong-way A66 crash named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Robert Cahill, 23, Theo Rae, 17, Cole Robert Worthy, 16, Jacob Matusiak, 23, and Makai Saddington, 18 all died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/five-males-killed-alongside-police-officers-in-wrong-way-a66-crash-named/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/five-males-killed-alongside-police-officers-in-wrong-way-a66-crash-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots face nine-month wait for ombudsman complaints as demand more than doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some complaints to Scotland's ombudsman face waits of up to nine months as cases rise 31 per cent and demand more than doubles since 2019-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-face-nine-month-wait-for-ombudsman-complaints-as-demand-more-than-doubles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-face-nine-month-wait-for-ombudsman-complaints-as-demand-more-than-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ombudsman highlights second Edinburgh housing case amid rising damp complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s ombudsman has highlighted a second Edinburgh housing case as complaints involving damp and mould continue to rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ombudsman-highlights-second-edinburgh-housing-case-amid-rising-damp-complaints/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ombudsman-highlights-second-edinburgh-housing-case-amid-rising-damp-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for information following 'wilful' fires in Bellshill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information following 'wilful' fires in the Milnwood area of Bellshill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-for-information-following-wilful-fires-in-bellshill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-for-information-following-wilful-fires-in-bellshill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP reinstates North Lanarkshire group leader after probe clears her over Linden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracy Carragher has been reinstated as SNP group leader on North Lanarkshire Council after an independent barrister found she did not cover up complaints against convicted sex offender Jordan Linden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-reinstates-north-lanarkshire-group-leader-after-probe-clears-her-over-linden/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-reinstates-north-lanarkshire-group-leader-after-probe-clears-her-over-linden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish golf groundcare supplier expands west after £1.8m banking deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes as machinery and technology grow increasingly important in golf course management]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-golf-groundcare-supplier-expands-west-after-18m-banking-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-golf-groundcare-supplier-expands-west-after-18m-banking-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning bid ahead of imminent closure of RBS branch in Motherwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Lanarkshire Council has received a planning application related to the imminent closure of a bank in Motherwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/planning-bid-ahead-of-imminent-closure-of-rbs-branch-in-motherwell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/planning-bid-ahead-of-imminent-closure-of-rbs-branch-in-motherwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Night buses and turn-up-and-go services, Gotham's got better buses than Glasgow']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Batman prop spotted during filming in Glasgow has prompted a tongue-in-cheek comparison between the city&rsquo;s bus services and those of fictional Gotham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/night-buses-and-turn-up-and-go-services-gothams-got-better-buses-than-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/night-buses-and-turn-up-and-go-services-gothams-got-better-buses-than-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven budget-friendly places to eat in Edinburgh before the Fringe ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are seven places offering budget-friendly food in Edinburgh during the final week of the Fringe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seven-budget-friendly-places-to-eat-in-edinburgh-before-the-fringe-ends/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seven-budget-friendly-places-to-eat-in-edinburgh-before-the-fringe-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals attend church service near Balmoral estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The King and Queen, along with the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, have attended a Sunday service at a church near the Balmoral estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royals-attend-church-service-near-balmoral-estate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royals-attend-church-service-near-balmoral-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hypocrisy': UK Government slammed by industry over billion-pound LNG import proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen's chamber of commerce chief warns that government plans to spend billions importing liquefied natural gas expose the hypocrisy of blocking domestic North Sea fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hypocrisy-uk-government-slammed-by-industry-over-billion-pound-lng-import-proposal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hypocrisy-uk-government-slammed-by-industry-over-billion-pound-lng-import-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government denies Deputy First Minister bullying claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth faces bullying allegations after a critical email naming individual civil servants was accidentally sent to her entire department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-denies-deputy-first-minister-bullying-claims/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-denies-deputy-first-minister-bullying-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dial-a-drug gang member caught after filming himself hiding dirty cash in shisha bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crucial member of a major dial-a-drug gang helped get himself caught after a video of him hiding a large haul of dirty money was found by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dial-a-drug-gang-member-caught-after-filming-himself-hiding-dirty-cash-in-shisha-bar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dial-a-drug-gang-member-caught-after-filming-himself-hiding-dirty-cash-in-shisha-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSP demands legal aid review as island charities face ruin in café dog ban case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Donald MacKinnon has called for an urgent review of a decision to grant legal aid to a woman suing a Hebridean community association after she was barred from taking her dog into a caf&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/msp-demands-legal-aid-review-as-island-charities-face-ruin-in-caf-dog-ban-case/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/msp-demands-legal-aid-review-as-island-charities-face-ruin-in-caf-dog-ban-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal following fatal crash on the Isle of Lewis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the Isle of Lewis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-following-fatal-crash-on-the-isle-of-lewis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-following-fatal-crash-on-the-isle-of-lewis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifeboat crew responds to multiple flare incidents in Firth of Clyde]]></title><description><![CDATA[The volunteers at Largs RNLI were tasked to reports of a red distress flare during the early hours of Wednesday, August 19, and were again diverted to a report of an orange flare during their regular training session that evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lifeboat-crew-responds-to-multiple-flare-incidents-in-firth-of-clyde/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lifeboat-crew-responds-to-multiple-flare-incidents-in-firth-of-clyde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you live like a monk? Scots abbey invites men to try monastic life]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those in search of a quiet weekend away from the rat race, a beautiful corner of Scottish northeast countryside sounds the ideal spot to recharge and relax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-you-live-like-a-monk-scots-abbey-invites-men-to-try-monastic-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/could-you-live-like-a-monk-scots-abbey-invites-men-to-try-monastic-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish rail users warned of major disruption across CrossCountry network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers travelling on CrossCountry services in Scotland have been warned of 'major disruption' across the network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-rail-users-warned-of-major-disruption-across-crosscountry-network/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-rail-users-warned-of-major-disruption-across-crosscountry-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal after missile thrown at player during Dundee United v Dundee game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information after a missile was thrown at a player during the game between Dundee and Dundee United at Tannadice on Saturday, August 22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-after-missile-thrown-at-player-during-dundee-united-v-dundee-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-appeal-after-missile-thrown-at-player-during-dundee-united-v-dundee-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in confirmed bluetongue cases in Scotland as control zone introduced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of bluetongue virus cases confirmed in Scotland has risen as a temporary control zone has been put in place in south-west Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rise-in-confirmed-bluetongue-cases-in-scotland-as-control-zone-introduced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rise-in-confirmed-bluetongue-cases-in-scotland-as-control-zone-introduced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to the £14.2m ministers pledged to Ferguson Marine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns over the future of Scotland&rsquo;s state-owned shipyard have deepened after it emerged that just 4% of a promised two year &pound;14.2m modernisation and rescue package has been delivered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-happened-to-the-142m-ministers-pledged-to-ferguson-marine/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-happened-to-the-142m-ministers-pledged-to-ferguson-marine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish conductor’s pacifist views saw him banned by BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[THIS week&rsquo;s Icon was named for a mythical Thracian bard who was a dab hand with a lute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-conductors-pacifist-views-saw-him-banned-by-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-conductors-pacifist-views-saw-him-banned-by-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘More drilling won’t lower our bills’: Scotland’s top energy expert on the North Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Andy Burnham prepares to rule on whether to open more oilfields, our Writer at Large speaks to Dr Ewan Gibbs, Glasgow University&rsquo;s authority on oil and gas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/more-drilling-wont-lower-our-bills-scotlands-top-energy-expert-on-the-north-sea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/more-drilling-wont-lower-our-bills-scotlands-top-energy-expert-on-the-north-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A war of national liberation': Is Israel goading Palestinians into a third intifada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As West Bank settler violence escalates, many fear Palestinians are being pushed to breaking point. Foreign Editor David Pratt who covered two previous intifadas examines the likelihood of another]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-war-of-national-liberation-is-israel-goading-palestinians-into-a-third-intifada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-war-of-national-liberation-is-israel-goading-palestinians-into-a-third-intifada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK government lost 2,400 devices last year and the MoD lost the most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freedom of information figures obtained by the SNP reveal more than 2,400 phones and laptops were lost or stolen across Whitehall in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-uk-government-lost-2400-devices-last-year-and-the-mod-lost-the-most/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-uk-government-lost-2400-devices-last-year-and-the-mod-lost-the-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarwar's shadow: the near impossible task facing Scottish Labour's next leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marra and Fagan both publicly praise Anas Sarwar while desperate to avoid his label yet experts warn Labour's structural issues maybe what ultimately decides Labour's fate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sarwars-shadow-the-near-impossible-task-facing-scottish-labours-next-leader/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sarwars-shadow-the-near-impossible-task-facing-scottish-labours-next-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions at risk: financier's damning verdict on Scotland's public sector governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Ewan Brown argues that weak boards, blurred accountability and political timidity have left Scotland's &pound;20 billion NHS without proper scrutiny and warns the consequences fall hardest on patients and taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/billions-at-risk-financiers-damning-verdict-on-scotlands-public-sector-governance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/billions-at-risk-financiers-damning-verdict-on-scotlands-public-sector-governance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CalMac ferries 'took an obscene amount of time&rsquo; to be built, Flynn concedes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has conceded it &ldquo;took an obscene amount of time&rdquo; for the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa ferries to be built for CalMac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-calmac-ferries-took-an-obscene-amount-of-timersquo-to-be-built-flynn-concedes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-calmac-ferries-took-an-obscene-amount-of-timersquo-to-be-built-flynn-concedes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney praises ‘exceptional’ response of CalMac ferry crew after double emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Minister John Swinney has praised the &ldquo;exceptional&rdquo; response of crew and passengers on board a CalMac ferry following a double emergency on Friday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-praises-exceptional-response-of-calmac-ferry-crew-after-double-emergency/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-praises-exceptional-response-of-calmac-ferry-crew-after-double-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian named following fatal crash in Grangemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian who died after being hit by a car has been named as police begin the hunt for witnesses who were at the tragic scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pedestrian-named-following-fatal-crash-in-grangemouth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pedestrian-named-following-fatal-crash-in-grangemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for information following break-in and theft in Whitburn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information following a break-in at a shop in Whitburn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-for-information-following-break-in-and-theft-in-whitburn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-for-information-following-break-in-and-theft-in-whitburn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigation after vehicle strikes property in Glasgow suburb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a vehicle struck a property in Eaglesham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigation-after-vehicle-strikes-property-in-glasgow-suburb/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-investigation-after-vehicle-strikes-property-in-glasgow-suburb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven dead after police vehicle and car going wrong way crash following pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough following a pursuit in the early hours of Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seven-dead-after-police-vehicle-and-car-going-wrong-way-crash-following-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/seven-dead-after-police-vehicle-and-car-going-wrong-way-crash-following-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' as passenger rescued from sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ferry operator said a person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles 16:40 sailing from Brodick to Ardrossan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arran-ferry-evacuated-over-bomb-threat-as-passenger-rescued-from-sea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arran-ferry-evacuated-over-bomb-threat-as-passenger-rescued-from-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers evacuated after vehicle fire at Tesco car park in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media footage showed a black car engulfed in flames in the corner of the covered parking area, beneath the shop floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shoppers-evacuated-after-vehicle-fire-at-tesco-car-park-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shoppers-evacuated-after-vehicle-fire-at-tesco-car-park-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body recovered in search for man fallen overboard on cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was reported missing at 08:35 on Ambassador Cruise Lines vessel MS Ambition, about 36 nautical miles from Arbroath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-recovered-in-search-for-man-fallen-overboard-on-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/body-recovered-in-search-for-man-fallen-overboard-on-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Stephen Flynn - I don’t want to be First Minister (yet)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded in front of a live audience as part of the Edinburgh festivals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-stephen-flynn-i-dont-want-to-be-first-minister-yet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-stephen-flynn-i-dont-want-to-be-first-minister-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child abuse trial of snooker champion Graeme Dott hears closing arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dott, 49, is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy between 1993 and 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-abuse-trial-of-snooker-champion-graeme-dott-hears-closing-arguments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-abuse-trial-of-snooker-champion-graeme-dott-hears-closing-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child abuse trial of snooker champion Dott hears closing arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dott, 49, is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy between 1993 and 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-abuse-trial-of-snooker-champion-dott-hears-closing-arguments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-abuse-trial-of-snooker-champion-dott-hears-closing-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son jailed after £900,000 Glasgow Airport cannabis swoop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Harding, 67, and Bradley Harding, 37, were stopped by Border Force officials in November 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/father-and-son-jailed-after-900000-glasgow-airport-cannabis-swoop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/father-and-son-jailed-after-900000-glasgow-airport-cannabis-swoop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men banned from every football ground in UK after Old Firm disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rangers fans were separately captured on video participating in the chaotic scenes which tainted the Scottish Cup Quarter Final in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-men-banned-from-every-football-ground-in-uk-after-old-firm-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-men-banned-from-every-football-ground-in-uk-after-old-firm-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK travel company closes with all holiday packages cancelled - are refunds available?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK travel company Golf Villa Rentals Ltd has ceased trading (as of August 18), with all holiday packages cancelled - are you affected?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-closes-with-all-holiday-packages-cancelled-are-refunds-available/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-closes-with-all-holiday-packages-cancelled-are-refunds-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banned driver in stolen Maserati who killed pensioner jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fraser Garden was almost three times the speed limit when he crashed into John Bell's garden in Broughty Ferry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/banned-driver-in-stolen-maserati-who-killed-pensioner-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/banned-driver-in-stolen-maserati-who-killed-pensioner-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's NHS is putting reputation before patient safety - officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior health officials say there is a "culture of cover-up" and problems with patients' concerns being ignored in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-nhs-is-putting-reputation-before-patient-safety-officials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-nhs-is-putting-reputation-before-patient-safety-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks new officer to boost Glasgow's nightlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role is aimed at boosting the hospitality industry which has seen a decline since the Covid pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-seeks-new-officer-to-boost-glasgows-nightlife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-seeks-new-officer-to-boost-glasgows-nightlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival top spot honours talented musician who died on the cusp of fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documentary Bel has closed Edinburgh's International Film Festival, telling the tragic story of musician Beldina Odenyo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/festival-top-spot-honours-talented-musician-who-died-on-the-cusp-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/festival-top-spot-honours-talented-musician-who-died-on-the-cusp-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who murdered stepmother's ex and ate finger jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Brown claimed to be possessed by 19th Century occultist Aleister Crowley when carrying out the violent attack on Joseph Ernest Johnston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-murdered-stepmothers-ex-and-ate-finger-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-murdered-stepmothers-ex-and-ate-finger-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire safety review at Borders schools after blaze closes primary for months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze at Newtown Primary resulted in &pound;240,000 in damage as open doors allowed smoke to spread throughout the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-safety-review-at-borders-schools-after-blaze-closes-primary-for-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-safety-review-at-borders-schools-after-blaze-closes-primary-for-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brilliant away performance' as Hibs leave Belgium with buckets of belief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hibs fans' dreams go down to the second leg - 90, 120 minutes or even penalties stand in their way from whipping the passports out until Christmas, writes Amy Canavan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brilliant-away-performance-as-hibs-leave-belgium-with-buckets-of-belief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/brilliant-away-performance-as-hibs-leave-belgium-with-buckets-of-belief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a bit odd at first': The robot helping with NHS health checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-a-bit-odd-at-first-the-robot-helping-with-nhs-health-checks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-a-bit-odd-at-first-the-robot-helping-with-nhs-health-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Orkney Ba sold at auction for more than £3,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small leather ball was won in mass street game in Kirkwall in 1907.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-orkney-ba-sold-at-auction-for-more-than-3000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-orkney-ba-sold-at-auction-for-more-than-3000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The town whose council wants migrants to move in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over giant cable reel crash that blocked A77 in Ayrshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to reports of a one vehicle crash on the A77 in Kilmarnock at around 13:30 on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-giant-cable-reel-crash-that-blocked-a77-in-ayrshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-giant-cable-reel-crash-that-blocked-a77-in-ayrshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge ruled children could have 'life-saving' treatment after parents refused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Lord Braid said each child came from "loving parents", but ruled that their welfare outweighed any objections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-ruled-children-could-have-life-saving-treatment-after-parents-refused/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-ruled-children-could-have-life-saving-treatment-after-parents-refused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Race realist' who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 'race realist' academic who made plagiarism allegations against the late Jason Arday has been suspended by his university]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/race-realist-who-accused-jason-arday-of-plagiarism-suspended-by-university/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/race-realist-who-accused-jason-arday-of-plagiarism-suspended-by-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager sentenced after trying to kill homeless man for social media clout]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager has been sentenced to six years in prison for trying to stab a homeless man to death to join a social media group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenager-sentenced-after-trying-to-kill-homeless-man-for-social-media-clout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teenager-sentenced-after-trying-to-kill-homeless-man-for-social-media-clout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue update after 'unknown substance' closed busy Edinburgh road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspected chemical spill in Edinburgh caused traffic disruption, with the public urged to avoid the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-issue-update-after-unknown-substance-closed-busy-edinburgh-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-issue-update-after-unknown-substance-closed-busy-edinburgh-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish law firm backs historic Lanark Silver Bell racenight at Hamilton Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scullion LAW is sponsoring the Lanark Silver Bell Racenight at Hamilton Park as the historic race returns during the venue&rsquo;s centenary celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-backs-historic-lanark-silver-bell-racenight-at-hamilton-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-backs-historic-lanark-silver-bell-racenight-at-hamilton-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bus service to connect central Glasgow with Edinburgh Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's first all-electric intercity bus and coach operator, Ember, is launching a new high frequency link between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-bus-service-to-connect-central-glasgow-with-edinburgh-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-bus-service-to-connect-central-glasgow-with-edinburgh-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backlash after Scots council 'bans' parking near busy football stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council is facing a backlash after plans were revealed to impose wide-ranging parking restrictions around a football stadium on match days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/backlash-after-scots-council-bans-parking-near-busy-football-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/backlash-after-scots-council-bans-parking-near-busy-football-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whisky waste in Speyside set to power more than 30,000 Scottish homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whisky industry waste in Speyside is being turned into biomethane, with a new facility set to produce enough low-carbon gas to decarbonise more than 30,000 homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whisky-waste-in-speyside-set-to-power-more-than-30000-scottish-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whisky-waste-in-speyside-set-to-power-more-than-30000-scottish-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fringe chief declares culture is now Scotland's greatest global export]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh in August hailed as 'the United Nations of the arts' due to the scale of the city's annual cultural gathering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fringe-chief-declares-culture-is-now-scotlands-greatest-global-export/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fringe-chief-declares-culture-is-now-scotlands-greatest-global-export/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Scotland rugby captain leaves pitch behind to become pilot with Jet2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Scotland rugby union captain has swapped the rugby pitch for the flight deck after turning a lifelong ambition into reality with Jet2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-scotland-rugby-captain-leaves-pitch-behind-to-become-pilot-with-jet2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-scotland-rugby-captain-leaves-pitch-behind-to-become-pilot-with-jet2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland strips revealed as best seller for retail giant during World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soaring sales of Scotland strips fail to offset challenges in North America for JD Sports Fashion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-strips-revealed-as-best-seller-for-retail-giant-during-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-strips-revealed-as-best-seller-for-retail-giant-during-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meet-the-men-applying-for-the-hardest-job-in-british-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families affected by QEUH infections ‘shocked to core’ by new inquiry evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families of those affected by infections linked to a flagship hospital in Glasgow have said they are &ldquo;shocked to the core&rdquo; by new evidence to an inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-affected-by-qeuh-infections-shocked-to-core-by-new-inquiry-evidence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/families-affected-by-qeuh-infections-shocked-to-core-by-new-inquiry-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue control zone introduced after Lockerbie case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetongue restrictions have been tightened in Dumfries and Galloway after cases near Lockerbie, with new livestock movement rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bluetongue-control-zone-introduced-after-lockerbie-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bluetongue-control-zone-introduced-after-lockerbie-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real cost of John Swinney’s £98k World Cup trip is public trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost to send John Swinney and his team to the World Cup exceeded &pound;98,000. But the real cost is the loss in public trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-real-cost-of-john-swinneys-98k-world-cup-trip-is-public-trust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-real-cost-of-john-swinneys-98k-world-cup-trip-is-public-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform Scotland leader Malcolm Offord has prostate removed after cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Offord revealed he received his prostate cancer diagnosis on the day of May's Holyrood election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/reform-scotland-leader-malcolm-offord-has-prostate-removed-after-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/reform-scotland-leader-malcolm-offord-has-prostate-removed-after-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction firm gives Glasgow schools £2,500 boost for sporting experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The JR Group has donated &pound;2,500 to two Glasgow schools, helping pupils take part in sporting and educational trips in Scotland and Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/construction-firm-gives-glasgow-schools-2500-boost-for-sporting-experiences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/construction-firm-gives-glasgow-schools-2500-boost-for-sporting-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading law firm strengthens senior team with two new partner promotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdein Considine LLP has promoted Danny Anderson and Shilpi Jairath to partner as the law firm strengthens its senior team in Scotland and Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-law-firm-strengthens-senior-team-with-two-new-partner-promotions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-law-firm-strengthens-senior-team-with-two-new-partner-promotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New podcast gives autistic adults in Scotland a platform to share experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Autistic Society Scotland has launched a new podcast giving autistic adults a platform to share lived experiences, advice and support after diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-podcast-gives-autistic-adults-in-scotland-a-platform-to-share-experiences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-podcast-gives-autistic-adults-in-scotland-a-platform-to-share-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council backs equal pay scheme that hikes wages for most but cuts pay of one in nine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council has approved a sweeping pay and grading overhaul designed to end decades of equal pay discrimination but while 63% of 24,000 staff gain, around 11% face cuts of up to &pound;11,500 a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-backs-equal-pay-scheme-that-hikes-wages-for-most-but-cuts-pay-of-one-in-nine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-backs-equal-pay-scheme-that-hikes-wages-for-most-but-cuts-pay-of-one-in-nine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team behind The Laurieston bar transforms Glasgow snooker hall into new social hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Reardon's snooker hall in Glasgow's Southside has reopened with a fresh new look this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/team-behind-the-laurieston-bar-transforms-glasgow-snooker-hall-into-new-social-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/team-behind-the-laurieston-bar-transforms-glasgow-snooker-hall-into-new-social-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic stables at Bruce family estate transformed into new Fife café]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new 1821 caf&eacute; has opened at Falkland Estate in Fife, offering locally sourced food, speciality coffee and a community-focused dining experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-stables-at-bruce-family-estate-transformed-into-new-fife-caf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-stables-at-bruce-family-estate-transformed-into-new-fife-caf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A9 closed in both directions as emergency services attend incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A9 is closed in both directions after reports of a man being "taken unwell"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a9-closed-in-both-directions-as-emergency-services-attend-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a9-closed-in-both-directions-as-emergency-services-attend-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World first community whisky distillery warns of 'uncertain future' without new cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's first community whisky distillery is facing an uncertain future after admitting it will require "significant new investment" to survive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-first-community-whisky-distillery-warns-of-uncertain-future-without-new-cash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-first-community-whisky-distillery-warns-of-uncertain-future-without-new-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Rail disruption after vehicle strikes bridge and overhead lines damaged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains serving Glasgow Central station have suffered disruption due to two separate incidents, one involving a vehicle striking a bridge and the other involving damage to overhead wires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/live-rail-disruption-after-vehicle-strikes-bridge-and-overhead-lines-damaged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/live-rail-disruption-after-vehicle-strikes-bridge-and-overhead-lines-damaged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowmore launches limited-edition 20-year-old whisky collection with Snarkitecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Islay whisky distillery Bowmore has launched two limited-edition 20-year-old single malts in collaboration with New York design studio Snarkitecture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bowmore-launches-limited-edition-20-year-old-whisky-collection-with-snarkitecture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bowmore-launches-limited-edition-20-year-old-whisky-collection-with-snarkitecture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial town parking charges bring in £111,000 in first two months]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controversial parking charge scheme in the East Lothian town of North Berwick brought in&nbsp; &pound;111,000 in its first two months, a new report has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/controversial-town-parking-charges-bring-in-111000-in-first-two-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/controversial-town-parking-charges-bring-in-111000-in-first-two-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's civil service grows despite SNP promise to cut workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's civil service workforce has increased despite a pledge by the SNP to reduce the headcount.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-civil-service-grows-despite-snp-promise-to-cut-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-civil-service-grows-despite-snp-promise-to-cut-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic island church to be transformed into adventure centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue will be owned by the community - and help bring visitors to the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-island-church-to-be-transformed-into-adventure-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-island-church-to-be-transformed-into-adventure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-snooker champion Dott allegedly abused boy shortly after winning world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former snooker champion Graeme Dott began allegedly abusing a young boy shortly after winning the world title, a court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-snooker-champion-dott-allegedly-abused-boy-shortly-after-winning-world-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-snooker-champion-dott-allegedly-abused-boy-shortly-after-winning-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh entrepreneur Bethan Higson to headline Women on Top Summit in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh-born entrepreneur Bethan Higson, founder of Mother Root, will speak at the Women on Top Summit in Edinburgh on September 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-entrepreneur-bethan-higson-to-headline-women-on-top-summit-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-entrepreneur-bethan-higson-to-headline-women-on-top-summit-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the secrets behind Kirkwall’s thriving high street?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stroll down Kirkwall&rsquo;s high street in the summer presents a picture of an ideal town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-the-secrets-behind-kirkwalls-thriving-high-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-are-the-secrets-behind-kirkwalls-thriving-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coolcations-they-used-to-joke-about-our-weather-now-they-cant-wait-for-the-rain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coolcations-they-used-to-joke-about-our-weather-now-they-cant-wait-for-the-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £170,000 East Lothian flour mill to connect Scottish farmers directly with bakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &pound;170,000 flour mill in East Lothian will process up to 500 tonnes of Scottish wheat each year and create four jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-170000-east-lothian-flour-mill-to-connect-scottish-farmers-directly-with-bakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-170000-east-lothian-flour-mill-to-connect-scottish-farmers-directly-with-bakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to close part of New Town to through traffic until Princes Street reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green councillor and co-convener Alys Mumford has tabled a motion before next week&rsquo;s full council meeting making the ask in a bid to prioritise public transport and ease congestion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/call-to-close-part-of-new-town-to-through-traffic-until-princes-street-reopens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/call-to-close-part-of-new-town-to-through-traffic-until-princes-street-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelin Star restaurant on Skye to shut after 10 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Loch Bay, which won its star in 2017, is due to close at the end of October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michelin-star-restaurant-on-skye-to-shut-after-10-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/michelin-star-restaurant-on-skye-to-shut-after-10-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liquidator appointed to Scottish building company after HMRC court action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish building company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-building-company-after-hmrc-court-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-building-company-after-hmrc-court-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Water becomes world's first utility to tackle laboratory plastic waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Water is using new technology to disinfect and recycle laboratory plastics previously sent to landfill or incineration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-water-becomes-worlds-first-utility-to-tackle-laboratory-plastic-waste/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-water-becomes-worlds-first-utility-to-tackle-laboratory-plastic-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil in honour of 'brilliant academic' Jason Arday to be held outside Holyrood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Glasgow and Cambridge professor, 41, was found dead in his Battersea home last Friday, following weeks of intense media scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vigil-in-honour-of-brilliant-academic-jason-arday-to-be-held-outside-holyrood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vigil-in-honour-of-brilliant-academic-jason-arday-to-be-held-outside-holyrood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK travel company ceases trading after 40 years - see if your holiday is affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frasers Travel Ltd was founded back in 1986 and offered holiday packages to various exotic destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-ceases-trading-after-40-years-see-if-your-holiday-is-affected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-ceases-trading-after-40-years-see-if-your-holiday-is-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isle of Skye restaurant secures staff accommodation through new funding deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye has secured new staff accommodation through a funding deal with The Cumberland Building Society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/isle-of-skye-restaurant-secures-staff-accommodation-through-new-funding-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/isle-of-skye-restaurant-secures-staff-accommodation-through-new-funding-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions join forces to demand 'immediate halt' to sale of CCA building in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trust in the Scottish Government agency is said to at an 'all-time low' over the handling of the long-running venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unions-join-forces-to-demand-immediate-halt-to-sale-of-cca-building-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unions-join-forces-to-demand-immediate-halt-to-sale-of-cca-building-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland museum to transform how visitors experience historic town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cromarty Museum is set to launch Fisherfolk of Cromarty, a digital walking tour bringing the town&rsquo;s history to life in the very streets where it was made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-museum-to-transform-how-visitors-experience-historic-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/highland-museum-to-transform-how-visitors-experience-historic-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four zones where fireworks banned in Glasgow announced for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Glasgow introduced control zones in Govanhill, Pollokshields and Broomhouse following complaints from residents about disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/four-zones-where-fireworks-banned-in-glasgow-announced-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/four-zones-where-fireworks-banned-in-glasgow-announced-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish care home group Meallmore wins prestigious UK award for health and nutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meallmore, which operates 27 care homes across Scotland, has won the Health and Nutrition Award at the Cateys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-care-home-group-meallmore-wins-prestigious-uk-award-for-health-and-nutrition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-care-home-group-meallmore-wins-prestigious-uk-award-for-health-and-nutrition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned of hour-long delays as crash closes key route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-of-hour-long-delays-as-crash-closes-key-route/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorists-warned-of-hour-long-delays-as-crash-closes-key-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The farmer turning culled deer into meals for families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surplus farm food, real help for families in need]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-farmer-turning-culled-deer-into-meals-for-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-farmer-turning-culled-deer-into-meals-for-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Scotland watchdog backs facial recognition to curb football disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live facial recognition technology could be used to help prevent football disorder, His Majesty&rsquo;s Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-watchdog-backs-facial-recognition-to-curb-football-disorder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-scotland-watchdog-backs-facial-recognition-to-curb-football-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are UK ministers being urged to protect face-to-face banking for Scots?]]></title><description><![CDATA[70% of Scots fear people will be left behind as banks pull back from face-to-face banking, the Post Office warns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-are-uk-ministers-being-urged-to-protect-face-to-face-banking-for-scots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-are-uk-ministers-being-urged-to-protect-face-to-face-banking-for-scots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No criminal charges against capital's alleged business rates dodgers since 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without clear evidence of deceptive and deliberate non-compliance, authorities are prevented from bringing criminal charges against tax dodgers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-criminal-charges-against-capitals-alleged-business-rates-dodgers-since-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/no-criminal-charges-against-capitals-alleged-business-rates-dodgers-since-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad demands answers over why his son's killers were under supervision 'but allowed to reoffend']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Moy, 38, said he believes his son, Kayden, might still be alive had action been taken by South Lanarkshire Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dad-demands-answers-over-why-his-sons-killers-were-under-supervision-but-allowed-to-reoffend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dad-demands-answers-over-why-his-sons-killers-were-under-supervision-but-allowed-to-reoffend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whistleblower doctor warns NHS Scotland still puts reputation before patient safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outgoing BMA Scotland chair Dr Iain Kennedy says NHS boards put reputation management ahead of patient safety and warns whistleblowers still face bullying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whistleblower-doctor-warns-nhs-scotland-still-puts-reputation-before-patient-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whistleblower-doctor-warns-nhs-scotland-still-puts-reputation-before-patient-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sparing hundreds of criminals from prison puts victims at ‘serious risk’, SNP told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sparing hundreds of criminals from prison by discouraging judges from issuing sentences of less than two years will put victims of serious crime at risk, SNP ministers have been told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sparing-hundreds-of-criminals-from-prison-puts-victims-at-serious-risk-snp-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sparing-hundreds-of-criminals-from-prison-puts-victims-at-serious-risk-snp-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP depute cleared of breaching MSPs' rules in Bridge over Atlantic traffic light row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Brown, the SNP's depute leader, has been cleared of breaching Holyrood's code of conduct after lobbying Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of a constituent over traffic light plans for the 233-year-old Clachan Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-depute-cleared-of-breaching-msps-rules-in-bridge-over-atlantic-traffic-light-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-depute-cleared-of-breaching-msps-rules-in-bridge-over-atlantic-traffic-light-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government urged to take 'long, hard look' at dealings with GFG Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government is pursuing legal action against GFG Alliance over transactions at the Lochaber aluminium smelter that bypassed ministerial consent, reigniting scrutiny of a controversial &pound;586 million taxpayer-backed guarantee struck a decade ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-urged-to-take-long-hard-look-at-dealings-with-gfg-alliance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-urged-to-take-long-hard-look-at-dealings-with-gfg-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: King Charles arrives at Balmoral]]></title><description><![CDATA[The King was welcomed by a guard of honour provided by the Royal Regiment of Scotland as he arrived at his Aberdeenshire residence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-king-charles-arrives-at-balmoral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-king-charles-arrives-at-balmoral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threesixty Architecture appoints three new directors as practice continues UK growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Threesixty Architecture has appointed Gina Colley, Neal Hemingway and Paul Hegarty as directors as the practice continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/threesixty-architecture-appoints-three-new-directors-as-practice-continues-uk-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/threesixty-architecture-appoints-three-new-directors-as-practice-continues-uk-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest planned for Holyrood as Scottish Government 'drags feet' on Israel arms ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last September, MSPs backed a proposal by the Scottish Greens which for BDS measures and an ban on working with companies selling arms to Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/protest-planned-for-holyrood-as-scottish-government-drags-feet-on-israel-arms-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/protest-planned-for-holyrood-as-scottish-government-drags-feet-on-israel-arms-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosslyn Chapel launches new rum celebrating 600 years of Orkney connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosslyn Chapel has launched Rosabelle, a three-year-aged rum made on Orkney, celebrating its historic links to the islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rosslyn-chapel-launches-new-rum-celebrating-600-years-of-orkney-connections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rosslyn-chapel-launches-new-rum-celebrating-600-years-of-orkney-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to fork out £410k to buy building that houses its archives]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Ayrshire Council has paid &pound;410,000 to acquire a Kilmarnock building which houses part of its archive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-to-fork-out-410k-to-buy-building-that-houses-its-archives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-to-fork-out-410k-to-buy-building-that-houses-its-archives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arnold Clark expands network with takeover of SEAT/CUPRA dealership in Uddingston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnold Clark has acquired W Livingstone Ltd Glasgow SEAT/CUPRA in Uddingston, expanding its dealership network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arnold-clark-expands-network-with-takeover-of-seatcupra-dealership-in-uddingston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arnold-clark-expands-network-with-takeover-of-seatcupra-dealership-in-uddingston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A9 and A82 both fully closed to traffic due to crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A9 and A82 are both closed to traffic in both directions due to crashes. Drivers are being warned to expect delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a9-and-a82-both-fully-closed-to-traffic-due-to-crashes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a9-and-a82-both-fully-closed-to-traffic-due-to-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police probe after two men found 'dead with serious injuries' in Glasgow flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have appealed for information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-probe-after-two-men-found-dead-with-serious-injuries-in-glasgow-flat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-probe-after-two-men-found-dead-with-serious-injuries-in-glasgow-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New five-bedroom showhome unveiled in North Ayrshire countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new five-bedroom showhome has opened at Miller Homes&rsquo; Manse Field development in Beith, North Ayrshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-five-bedroom-showhome-unveiled-in-north-ayrshire-countryside/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-five-bedroom-showhome-unveiled-in-north-ayrshire-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UK high street giant operating for 85 years faces 'material uncertainty']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mothercare, a former hgih street giant that sells baby essentials, could collapse under financial pressures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-uk-high-street-giant-operating-for-85-years-faces-material-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-uk-high-street-giant-operating-for-85-years-faces-material-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steel masts appear along Borders Railway as electrification project moves forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steel masts are appearing along the Borders Railway as a &pound;26.2m electrification project moves towards battery-electric trains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/steel-masts-appear-along-borders-railway-as-electrification-project-moves-forward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/steel-masts-appear-along-borders-railway-as-electrification-project-moves-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How I went from commis chef to leading the kitchen at a famous Skye restaurant']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Green is the head chef at The Three Chimneys, a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant on the Isle of Skye. This week, he takes on our chef Q&amp;A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-i-went-from-commis-chef-to-leading-the-kitchen-at-a-famous-skye-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-i-went-from-commis-chef-to-leading-the-kitchen-at-a-famous-skye-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chez Bernard brings French wine, oysters and sharing plates to Edinburgh's Shore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chez Bernard has opened on The Shore in Leith, bringing French wine, seafood and sharing plates to Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/chez-bernard-brings-french-wine-oysters-and-sharing-plates-to-edinburghs-shore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/chez-bernard-brings-french-wine-oysters-and-sharing-plates-to-edinburghs-shore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous consequences' of lithium batteries highlighted after near-miss lorry fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workers immediately pulled the lorry over and dumped the rubbish onto the street, where it was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dangerous-consequences-of-lithium-batteries-highlighted-after-near-miss-lorry-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dangerous-consequences-of-lithium-batteries-highlighted-after-near-miss-lorry-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh youth hostel to host free Fringe shows for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel will become an official Free Fringe venue for the first time, hosting free performances throughout August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-youth-hostel-to-host-free-fringe-shows-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-youth-hostel-to-host-free-fringe-shows-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers intervene as Scotland’s data centre boom sparks concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish ministers are tightening oversight of major data centres amid concerns over energy demand, climate impacts and pressure on local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ministers-intervene-as-scotlands-data-centre-boom-sparks-concern/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ministers-intervene-as-scotlands-data-centre-boom-sparks-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh tuition firm launches new studio for pupils needing an alternative school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh-based LS Tuition has launched The Accessing Excellence Studio for homeschooled pupils and children with additional support needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-tuition-firm-launches-new-studio-for-pupils-needing-an-alternative-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-tuition-firm-launches-new-studio-for-pupils-needing-an-alternative-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots encouraged to be besties with a beaver as new info pack launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[The furry animals are spreading across Scotland - now's the time to get to know them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-encouraged-to-be-besties-with-a-beaver-as-new-info-pack-launched/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-encouraged-to-be-besties-with-a-beaver-as-new-info-pack-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monica Lennon fails to secure nominations for Scottish Labour leadership contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monica Lennon has failed to secure the nominations for Scottish Labour leader, leaving a two-way contest between Michael Marra and Joe Fagan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/monica-lennon-fails-to-secure-nominations-for-scottish-labour-leadership-contest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/monica-lennon-fails-to-secure-nominations-for-scottish-labour-leadership-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading UK music figures call on Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank oil and gas field]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 artists have signed an open letter calling on Andy Burnham not to grant a drilling licence for the Rosebank oil and gas field]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-uk-music-figures-call-on-andy-burnham-to-reject-rosebank-oil-and-gas-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leading-uk-music-figures-call-on-andy-burnham-to-reject-rosebank-oil-and-gas-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Glasgow City Council staff face pay cut under new equal pay deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council's long-awaited equal pay settlement will see 63% of staff gain, but thousands of workers face wage cuts from October 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-glasgow-city-council-staff-face-pay-cut-under-new-equal-pay-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-glasgow-city-council-staff-face-pay-cut-under-new-equal-pay-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-year-old airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-year-old girl, who was a back-seat passenger, was flown by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/10-year-old-airlifted-to-hospital-with-life-threatening-injuries-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/10-year-old-airlifted-to-hospital-with-life-threatening-injuries-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A72 in Borders closed overnight after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A72 has been closed following a crash in the early hours of Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a72-in-borders-closed-overnight-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a72-in-borders-closed-overnight-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for Scotland’s lost king: Perth dig seeks to solve 600-year-old royal mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was a king whose turbulent reign would be marked by feuds, deceit, and end in bloody murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/search-for-scotlands-lost-king-perth-dig-seeks-to-solve-600-year-old-royal-mystery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/search-for-scotlands-lost-king-perth-dig-seeks-to-solve-600-year-old-royal-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man proposes to partner after walking West Highland Way in 36 hours for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Ward completed the charity hike in memory of his partner's late son]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-proposes-to-partner-after-walking-west-highland-way-in-36-hours-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-proposes-to-partner-after-walking-west-highland-way-in-36-hours-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes and Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36]]></title><description><![CDATA[No cause of death was immediately available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heroes-and-nashville-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-aged-36/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/heroes-and-nashville-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-aged-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations close in contest to be Scottish Labour’s new leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contest was called after Anas Sarwar stepped down last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nominations-close-in-contest-to-be-scottish-labours-new-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nominations-close-in-contest-to-be-scottish-labours-new-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We need a genuine Buy Scottish approach': MP calls for procurement rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Labour MP is pressing Holyrood to adopt a Buy Scottish approach to public contracts, echoing Whitehall reforms that double the weight given to local jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/we-need-a-genuine-buy-scottish-approach-mp-calls-for-procurement-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/we-need-a-genuine-buy-scottish-approach-mp-calls-for-procurement-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade unions say SNP’s plan to cut 20,000 public sector jobs will damage services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The STUC has launched a fresh attack on Scottish Government public service reform, warning against job cuts and calling outsourcing a public sector 'scandal'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trade-unions-say-snps-plan-to-cut-20000-public-sector-jobs-will-damage-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trade-unions-say-snps-plan-to-cut-20000-public-sector-jobs-will-damage-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure mounts on Andy Burnham over ‘life or death’ North Sea decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure is mounting on Labour as the Rosebank consultation closes, with Andy Burnham facing major decisions over Rosebank and Jackdaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-mounts-on-andy-burnham-over-life-or-death-north-sea-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-mounts-on-andy-burnham-over-life-or-death-north-sea-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lives at risk' in Scotland as drug and alcohol services face cuts, campaigners warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners warn cuts and insecure funding for drug and alcohol services are putting vulnerable people, especially women, at risk across Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lives-at-risk-in-scotland-as-drug-and-alcohol-services-face-cuts-campaigners-warn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lives-at-risk-in-scotland-as-drug-and-alcohol-services-face-cuts-campaigners-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Education represents hope': Refugees highlight the price and promise of university]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid economic turmoil, universities are also facing an identity crisis where many students who need them the most can't afford the costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/education-represents-hope-refugees-highlight-the-price-and-promise-of-university/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/education-represents-hope-refugees-highlight-the-price-and-promise-of-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government 'actively considering'  data on NHS corridor care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government is &ldquo;actively considering the feasibility&rdquo; of collecting data on the number of NHS patients treated in hospital corridors, Health Secretary Angela Constance said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-actively-considering-data-on-nhs-corridor-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-actively-considering-data-on-nhs-corridor-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish construction tech firm Kenoteq secures £900k to scale recycled production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish sustainable construction firm Kenoteq has raised nearly &pound;900,000 to scale production of its recycled K-Briq and deliver major projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-construction-tech-firm-kenoteq-secures-900k-to-scale-recycled-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-construction-tech-firm-kenoteq-secures-900k-to-scale-recycled-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs in acting and writing professions are in highest demand in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professions showing the biggest increase in job vacancies in recent weeks include authors, writers, translators and actors, according to new research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jobs-in-acting-and-writing-professions-are-in-highest-demand-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jobs-in-acting-and-writing-professions-are-in-highest-demand-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elgin man found after going missing in Rome on first night of holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Ross's fiancee said he wandered off up a side street near the Pantheon while on holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/elgin-man-found-after-going-missing-in-rome-on-first-night-of-holiday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/elgin-man-found-after-going-missing-in-rome-on-first-night-of-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-awaits-new-scotland-head-coach-pocognoli/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-awaits-new-scotland-head-coach-pocognoli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger after 10th handcrafted pigeon taken from historic Scottish estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic estate has revealed that handcrafted pigeons, part of an extensive collection donated to them, have been taken from their grounds, sparking angry reactions from donors and the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/anger-after-10th-handcrafted-pigeon-taken-from-historic-scottish-estate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/anger-after-10th-handcrafted-pigeon-taken-from-historic-scottish-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irvine Welsh reveals hopes for Trainspotting musical revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The author insists the critically-panned production is playing to 'packed houses and standing ovations' in London's West End.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/irvine-welsh-reveals-hopes-for-trainspotting-musical-revival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/irvine-welsh-reveals-hopes-for-trainspotting-musical-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/belgian-pocognoli-confirmed-as-scotland-boss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/belgian-pocognoli-confirmed-as-scotland-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-host-celtic-in-league-cup-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-host-celtic-in-league-cup-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of jobs at risk as UK hotel group placed into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major UK hotel operator has been placed into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hundreds-of-jobs-at-risk-as-uk-hotel-group-placed-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hundreds-of-jobs-at-risk-as-uk-hotel-group-placed-into-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Band forced to miss Glasgow show as Mount Etna ash cancels flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A band due to play in Glasgow was forced to cancel its appearance after volcanic ash trapped them, cancelling their flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/band-forced-to-miss-glasgow-show-as-mount-etna-ash-cancels-flight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/band-forced-to-miss-glasgow-show-as-mount-etna-ash-cancels-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital concerns ignored for 15 years, scientist tells inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Michael Bradnam said recurring patient safety issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital were ignored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hospital-concerns-ignored-for-15-years-scientist-tells-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hospital-concerns-ignored-for-15-years-scientist-tells-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian band wins World Pipe Band Championships for first time in 17 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of the globe's best pipers and drummers descended on Glasgow Green today for the World Pipe Band Championships]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/canadian-band-wins-world-pipe-band-championships-for-first-time-in-17-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/canadian-band-wins-world-pipe-band-championships-for-first-time-in-17-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major disruption to busy ScotRail line as trains 'unable to run']]></title><description><![CDATA[Train travellers are facing disruption as a busy line has been left with ScotRail trains "unable to run".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-disruption-to-busy-scotrail-line-as-trains-unable-to-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-disruption-to-busy-scotrail-line-as-trains-unable-to-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after causing block of flats in Aberdeen to be evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged after his actions caused a block of flats in Aberdeen to be evacuated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-after-causing-block-of-flats-in-aberdeen-to-be-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-after-causing-block-of-flats-in-aberdeen-to-be-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of homes without electricity for hours after fault causes power cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of homes in the Highlands have been left without power following a fault on the electricity network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hundreds-of-homes-without-electricity-for-hours-after-fault-causes-power-cut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hundreds-of-homes-without-electricity-for-hours-after-fault-causes-power-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I visited GP after struggling to swallow - and got told I had months to live']]></title><description><![CDATA[A father who has been given less than a year to live is hoping to raise the money for clinical trials which could give him a second chance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-visited-gp-after-struggling-to-swallow-and-got-told-i-had-months-to-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-visited-gp-after-struggling-to-swallow-and-got-told-i-had-months-to-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-famous Scottish resort expands golf offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new layout has been designed to test short-game skills while remaining accessible to beginners, families and junior golfers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-famous-scottish-resort-expands-golf-offering/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-famous-scottish-resort-expands-golf-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory says overcrowded Scottish prisons are SNP's 'problem of own making']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Conservatives have said the overcrowded Scottish prison system is an SNP problem &ldquo;entirely of their own making&rdquo; as multiple parties continue to criticise the provision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tory-says-overcrowded-scottish-prisons-are-snps-problem-of-own-making/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tory-says-overcrowded-scottish-prisons-are-snps-problem-of-own-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian pipe band crowned world champions after 'thrilling' contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Canada took the coveted title following the two-day event at Glasgow Green, in which 211 bands competed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/canadian-pipe-band-crowned-world-champions-after-thrilling-contest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/canadian-pipe-band-crowned-world-champions-after-thrilling-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh visitor levy cash must be spent in city centre, New Town chief demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local authority&rsquo;s estimated &pound;50m windfall from the tax must make a tangible difference in the places tourists frequent, Mr Smith went on to suggest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-visitor-levy-cash-must-be-spent-in-city-centre-new-town-chief-demands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-visitor-levy-cash-must-be-spent-in-city-centre-new-town-chief-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots charity opens its first operating theatre for West Bank children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish charity has opened its first paediatric operating theatres in the Palestinian territory of the West Bank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-charity-opens-its-first-operating-theatre-for-west-bank-children/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-charity-opens-its-first-operating-theatre-for-west-bank-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't buy overtourism debate': Business chief on future of Edinburgh city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the second week of the festivals and Roddy Smith is holding court in Essential Edinburgh&rsquo;s office on the third floor of a building on George Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-dont-buy-overtourism-debate-business-chief-on-future-of-edinburgh-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-dont-buy-overtourism-debate-business-chief-on-future-of-edinburgh-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates crisis threatens to sink Scottish hydro energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s small hydro operators, which helped put the country at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, are being put at risk by a business rates and payments regime which could also threaten billions of pounds of investment in the next generation of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rates-crisis-threatens-to-sink-scottish-hydro-energy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rates-crisis-threatens-to-sink-scottish-hydro-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised after false alarm prompts evacuation of Edinburgh's Usher Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alarm is understood to have been triggered accidentally when a performer came into contact with an alarm while leaving the stage, prompting an emergency evacuation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/concerns-raised-after-false-alarm-prompts-evacuation-of-edinburghs-usher-hall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/concerns-raised-after-false-alarm-prompts-evacuation-of-edinburghs-usher-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pole position? These women are set to scale a 25ft greasy pole - to win a prize ham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five women will try to scale a 25ft wooden pole covered in grease and claim the prize at the top - a ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pole-position-these-women-are-set-to-scale-a-25ft-greasy-pole-to-win-a-prize-ham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pole-position-these-women-are-set-to-scale-a-25ft-greasy-pole-to-win-a-prize-ham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demonstrations held a year after first protests at asylum seekers hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pro and anti-immingration protesters held demonstrations in Falkirk to mark a year since the sides clashed over an asylum hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/demonstrations-held-a-year-after-first-protests-at-asylum-seekers-hotel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/demonstrations-held-a-year-after-first-protests-at-asylum-seekers-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Former Glasgow University professor's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/analysis-former-glasgow-university-professors-death-will-send-shockwaves-through-a-divided-academia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/analysis-former-glasgow-university-professors-death-will-send-shockwaves-through-a-divided-academia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry Dean's celebration of a show ends with a very sweet and sincere declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larry Dean: Hellbent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/larry-deans-celebration-of-a-show-ends-with-a-very-sweet-and-sincere-declaration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/larry-deans-celebration-of-a-show-ends-with-a-very-sweet-and-sincere-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Sloss is provocative but there’s more going on here than mere self-indulgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Sloss: Bitter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/daniel-sloss-is-provocative-but-theres-more-going-on-here-than-mere-self-indulgence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/daniel-sloss-is-provocative-but-theres-more-going-on-here-than-mere-self-indulgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifeboat crew warning over 'tombstoning' after boy, 14, injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dunbar RNLI said the 14-year-old injured his leg after plunging into the water at about 18:30 on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lifeboat-crew-warning-over-tombstoning-after-boy-14-injured/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/lifeboat-crew-warning-over-tombstoning-after-boy-14-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced after shaking small dog to death in West Lothian]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been banned from keeping animals for five years after violently shaking a small dog to death]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-sentenced-after-shaking-small-dog-to-death-in-west-lothian/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-sentenced-after-shaking-small-dog-to-death-in-west-lothian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six charged after man abducted in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 22-year-old was later traced to the Longniddry area following the alleged abduction in the Canonmills area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-charged-after-man-abducted-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-charged-after-man-abducted-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and his politics says former Irish president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The late Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' DUP founder Ian Paisley and his politics, according to a former president of Ireland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queen-elizabeth-abhorred-ian-paisley-and-his-politics-says-former-irish-president/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/queen-elizabeth-abhorred-ian-paisley-and-his-politics-says-former-irish-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan to reduce light pollution could be put out for public consultation at a later date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/draft-dark-skies-guidance-drawn-up-for-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/draft-dark-skies-guidance-drawn-up-for-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europa League exit leaves Rangers counting the financial cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Rangers struggle on the pitch, there will be an understanding that they need fan loyalty to stay afloat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/europa-league-exit-leaves-rangers-counting-the-financial-cost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/europa-league-exit-leaves-rangers-counting-the-financial-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southbound trains from Glasgow station cancelled all weekend as works begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The works between Cathcart and Maxwell Park mean no trains will run between Glasgow Central and Newton, Neilston or Cathcart Circle over the weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/southbound-trains-from-glasgow-station-cancelled-all-weekend-as-works-begin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/southbound-trains-from-glasgow-station-cancelled-all-weekend-as-works-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh calls to amplify St Columba’s legacy in the Highlands and wider Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Columba&rsquo;s legacy should be developed and enhanced particularly in the Highlands, campaigners in both Scotland and Ireland say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fresh-calls-to-amplify-st-columbas-legacy-in-the-highlands-and-wider-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fresh-calls-to-amplify-st-columbas-legacy-in-the-highlands-and-wider-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School absences risk creating ‘lost generation’ of Scotland children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland has 'lost generation' of children who are at risk of leaving school without a job, further education or training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/school-absences-risk-creating-lost-generation-of-scotland-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/school-absences-risk-creating-lost-generation-of-scotland-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's quite unequivocally the most extraordinary organisation I've been part of']]></title><description><![CDATA[Benny Higgins has run banks and advised governments but it is Sistema Scotland's Big Noise, the charity he chairs, based yards from where he grew up, that he says is the most extraordinary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-quite-unequivocally-the-most-extraordinary-organisation-ive-been-part-of/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-quite-unequivocally-the-most-extraordinary-organisation-ive-been-part-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It reeks&rsquo;: Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to probe campaign systems row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership contenders face calls to probe unanswered questions over campaign system access during the Holyrood election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/it-reeksrsquo-scottish-labour-leadership-hopefuls-urged-to-probe-campaign-systems-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/it-reeksrsquo-scottish-labour-leadership-hopefuls-urged-to-probe-campaign-systems-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Airport passengers face fines in Italy for breaking this simple rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Foreign Office says everyone going to Italy needs to be aware of the rule that prohibits jaywalking and can result in a fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-passengers-face-fines-in-italy-for-breaking-this-simple-rule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-passengers-face-fines-in-italy-for-breaking-this-simple-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK high street giant collapsed into administration with 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK high street retail giant collapsed into administration with 1,800 jobs lost owing more than &pound;46 million]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-high-street-giant-collapsed-into-administration-with-1800-jobs-lost-owing-46m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-high-street-giant-collapsed-into-administration-with-1800-jobs-lost-owing-46m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviva chief's key update on Direct Line integration as results unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aviva's chief executive provided a key update on the insurer's integration of Direct Line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aviva-chiefs-key-update-on-direct-line-integration-as-results-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aviva-chiefs-key-update-on-direct-line-integration-as-results-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major pensions report highlights crucial challenges facing UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings of second Pensions Commission bring no surprises]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-pensions-report-highlights-crucial-challenges-facing-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-pensions-report-highlights-crucial-challenges-facing-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British academic and author Jason Arday found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[British academic and author Jason Arday has died, according to reports. He was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, The Telegraph reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-academic-and-author-jason-arday-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/british-academic-and-author-jason-arday-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vets see surge in calls about vaccines as third bluetongue case confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's first ever case of the virus was detected in a lamb in Dumfries and Galloway on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vets-see-surge-in-calls-about-vaccines-as-third-bluetongue-case-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vets-see-surge-in-calls-about-vaccines-as-third-bluetongue-case-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six people arrested and charged following reported ‘abduction’ in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of people have been arrested following a reported &ldquo;abduction&rdquo; in East Lothian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-people-arrested-and-charged-following-reported-abduction-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-people-arrested-and-charged-following-reported-abduction-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ewan McGregor reveals he is searching for Scottish film project to direct]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trainspotting and Star Wars favourite reveals he is 'tired of being away' from Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ewan-mcgregor-reveals-he-is-searching-for-scottish-film-project-to-direct/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ewan-mcgregor-reveals-he-is-searching-for-scottish-film-project-to-direct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office block could be demolished to make way for 20-storey student tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city centre office block could be demolished to make way for a 20 storey high development offering student flats and co-living homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/office-block-could-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-20-storey-student-tower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/office-block-could-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-20-storey-student-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile phone users in England and Wales sent emergency alert with wildfire warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile phone users in England and Wales have received an emergency alert, warning them not to light anything that could spark a fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mobile-phone-users-in-england-and-wales-sent-emergency-alert-with-wildfire-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mobile-phone-users-in-england-and-wales-sent-emergency-alert-with-wildfire-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drive-thru restaurant founded by 19-year-old to open in Johnstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening date has been revealed for a new restaurant in Johnstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drive-thru-restaurant-founded-by-19-year-old-to-open-in-johnstone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drive-thru-restaurant-founded-by-19-year-old-to-open-in-johnstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine go on trial accused of violent revenge plot after man killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine suspects have gone on trial accused of a violent revenge plot following the killing of a man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nine-go-on-trial-accused-of-violent-revenge-plot-after-man-killed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nine-go-on-trial-accused-of-violent-revenge-plot-after-man-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three new appointments strengthen SOSE board]]></title><description><![CDATA[South of Scotland Enterprise has appointed Julia Mulloy, Stuart McCallum and Andrew Smith to its board for four-year terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-new-appointments-strengthen-sose-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/three-new-appointments-strengthen-sose-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Why this Traitors star wants to ban conversion therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matty Hyndman on faith, conversion therapy and the outdoors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-why-this-traitors-star-wants-to-ban-conversion-therapy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-why-this-traitors-star-wants-to-ban-conversion-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major boost for city of Aberdeen amid BP exit fall-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures show Aberdeen had strongest quarter for office take-up since before pandemic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-boost-for-city-of-aberdeen-amid-bp-exit-fall-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-boost-for-city-of-aberdeen-amid-bp-exit-fall-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gotham City vehicles spotted in Glasgow ahead of The Batman: Part II filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gotham City vehicles have been spotted in Glasgow as the city gets set to double up as the crime-ridden metropolis for a fourth time for The Batman: Part II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gotham-city-vehicles-spotted-in-glasgow-ahead-of-the-batman-part-ii-filming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gotham-city-vehicles-spotted-in-glasgow-ahead-of-the-batman-part-ii-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian Rankin: Retirement from writing is ‘just over the horizon’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creator of Inspector Rebus admits he gets 'knackered very quickly' when he is trying to work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ian-rankin-retirement-from-writing-is-just-over-the-horizon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ian-rankin-retirement-from-writing-is-just-over-the-horizon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue detected on third farm in South West Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetongue serotype 3 has been detected in one sheep on a third farm in South West Scotland, less than 2km from two existing cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bluetongue-detected-on-third-farm-in-south-west-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bluetongue-detected-on-third-farm-in-south-west-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who posted intimate video of woman on social media locked up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who posted an intimate video of a woman on social media has been locked up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-posted-intimate-video-of-woman-on-social-media-locked-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-who-posted-intimate-video-of-woman-on-social-media-locked-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine sets of twins preparing to start school in ‘Twinverclyde’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;similar siblings&rsquo; gathered at Ardgowan Primary School in Greenock on Friday for what has become an annual tradition of being formally welcomed by Inverclyde Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nine-sets-of-twins-preparing-to-start-school-in-twinverclyde/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nine-sets-of-twins-preparing-to-start-school-in-twinverclyde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow factory strike action averted after pay deal agreed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strikes at an arms factory in Glasgow have been averted after workers secured an above inflation pay rise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-factory-strike-action-averted-after-pay-deal-agreed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-factory-strike-action-averted-after-pay-deal-agreed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£4m Ravenswood Primary revamp completed after RAAC roof crisis forced pupils away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravenswood Primary School in Cumbernauld has reopened after a &pound;4m refurbishment following the discovery of RAAC in its roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/4m-ravenswood-primary-revamp-completed-after-raac-roof-crisis-forced-pupils-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/4m-ravenswood-primary-revamp-completed-after-raac-roof-crisis-forced-pupils-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball used in mass street game played annually in Orkney heading to auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handcrafted leather ball from 1907 used in a mass street game played annually in Orkney since medieval times is heading to auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ball-used-in-mass-street-game-played-annually-in-orkney-heading-to-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ball-used-in-mass-street-game-played-annually-in-orkney-heading-to-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes of better illuminating Forth Bridge raised by Fife councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls have been made to improve lighting on the Forth Bridge. Currently only around five per cent of the lights on the UNESCO World Heritage Site structure are working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hopes-of-better-illuminating-forth-bridge-raised-by-fife-councillors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hopes-of-better-illuminating-forth-bridge-raised-by-fife-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda launches three Glasgow convenience stores in £1m wholesale supply trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asda has launched a new convenience store model aimed at bringing its value-led retail offer to more local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/asda-launches-three-glasgow-convenience-stores-in-1m-wholesale-supply-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/asda-launches-three-glasgow-convenience-stores-in-1m-wholesale-supply-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Married dad who took schoolgirl in uniform on dates avoids jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A married who dad took a girl in uniform on dates while she was supposed to be at school avoided jail today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/married-dad-who-took-schoolgirl-in-uniform-on-dates-avoids-jail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/married-dad-who-took-schoolgirl-in-uniform-on-dates-avoids-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stirling pub to close for six-figure makeover with new darts area and sports screens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cold Beer Company in Stirling is set for a six-figure refurbishment, with new darts and pool facilities, upgraded sports screens and a fresh interior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stirling-pub-to-close-for-six-figure-makeover-with-new-darts-area-and-sports-screens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stirling-pub-to-close-for-six-figure-makeover-with-new-darts-area-and-sports-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Count Binface announces Edinburgh Fringe show following Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Count Binface has announced a one-off show at the Edinburgh Fringe following the Clacton by-election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/count-binface-announces-edinburgh-fringe-show-following-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/count-binface-announces-edinburgh-fringe-show-following-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thornhill culture hub Thomas Tosh goes on sale after 18 years under its owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tosh, the caf&eacute;, bookshop and arts venue in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, has been put up for sale as its owners retire after 18 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thornhill-culture-hub-thomas-tosh-goes-on-sale-after-18-years-under-its-owners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thornhill-culture-hub-thomas-tosh-goes-on-sale-after-18-years-under-its-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Further arrests after disorder in Glasgow following Celtic title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest arrests bring the total number made as part of the investigation to 28]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/further-arrests-after-disorder-in-glasgow-following-celtic-title-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/further-arrests-after-disorder-in-glasgow-following-celtic-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi becomes first UK supermarket to offer free period products in every toilet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aldi has become the first UK supermarket to offer free period products in all customer and staff toilets, with strong support from shoppers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aldi-becomes-first-uk-supermarket-to-offer-free-period-products-in-every-toilet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aldi-becomes-first-uk-supermarket-to-offer-free-period-products-in-every-toilet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow Octo Insurance Brokers becomes Celtic FC Women’s biggest shirt sponsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow-founded Octo Insurance Brokers has signed a multi-year deal to become Celtic FC Women&rsquo;s front-of-shirt sponsor from the 2026/27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-octo-insurance-brokers-becomes-celtic-fc-womens-biggest-shirt-sponsor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-octo-insurance-brokers-becomes-celtic-fc-womens-biggest-shirt-sponsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fagan to scrap Sarwar's rule preventing pacts with other parties in town halls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Fagan has launched his Scottish Labour leadership bid by promising to scrap Anas Sarwar's ban on council pacts and offer John Swinney five tests to unlock Labour support for the next Holyrood budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fagan-to-scrap-sarwars-rule-preventing-pacts-with-other-parties-in-town-halls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fagan-to-scrap-sarwars-rule-preventing-pacts-with-other-parties-in-town-halls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership hopeful Joe Fagan: Scottish Labour must be bold in wake of election defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Fagan said the party must now look to &lsquo;shape what happens next&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leadership-hopeful-joe-fagan-scottish-labour-must-be-bold-in-wake-of-election-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/leadership-hopeful-joe-fagan-scottish-labour-must-be-bold-in-wake-of-election-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing date set for offers on land overlooking Scottish beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A closing date has been set for a piece of land overlooking a Scottish beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/closing-date-set-for-offers-on-land-overlooking-scottish-beach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/closing-date-set-for-offers-on-land-overlooking-scottish-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizens Advice Scotland gets £2.7m to support families across 19 council areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizens Advice Scotland has been awarded &pound;2.7m from the Scottish Government to support families across 19 council areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/citizens-advice-scotland-gets-27m-to-support-families-across-19-council-areas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/citizens-advice-scotland-gets-27m-to-support-families-across-19-council-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer jailed for six years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtney Gartshore, 28, killed Dahlia-Rose Gartshore at their home in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, in September 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mother-who-killed-baby-daughter-with-heat-from-hairdryer-jailed-for-six-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mother-who-killed-baby-daughter-with-heat-from-hairdryer-jailed-for-six-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fife woman turns her endometriosis journey into an award-winning food brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Murrie founded Glenrothes-based Nakey Bakey after struggling to find suitable food for her allergies. The brand is now stocked across Scotland and has secured &pound;100,000 in funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fife-woman-turns-her-endometriosis-journey-into-an-award-winning-food-brand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fife-woman-turns-her-endometriosis-journey-into-an-award-winning-food-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal action in Scotland sees German wind farm company slash profit projection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A German wind farm company has slashed its expected profit target for 2026, blaming connection timelines for several Scottish developments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/legal-action-in-scotland-sees-german-wind-farm-company-slash-profit-projection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/legal-action-in-scotland-sees-german-wind-farm-company-slash-profit-projection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Liberton High School welcomes pupils to sustainable Edinburgh community campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberton High School has welcomed pupils to a new Passivhaus campus in Edinburgh featuring sustainable facilities, sports amenities, a community library and GP surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-liberton-high-school-welcomes-pupils-to-sustainable-edinburgh-community-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-liberton-high-school-welcomes-pupils-to-sustainable-edinburgh-community-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish screen industry launches search for Gaelic feature films which can go global]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new initiative aims to emulate the success of recent Irish-language films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-screen-industry-launches-search-for-gaelic-feature-films-which-can-go-global/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-screen-industry-launches-search-for-gaelic-feature-films-which-can-go-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second man charged over attempted murder on busy Glasgow street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said enquiries are continuing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-man-charged-over-attempted-murder-on-busy-glasgow-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-man-charged-over-attempted-murder-on-busy-glasgow-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herald cartoon: Steven Camley on the Scottish Government's lost devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think of today's cartoon?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/herald-cartoon-steven-camley-on-the-scottish-governments-lost-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/herald-cartoon-steven-camley-on-the-scottish-governments-lost-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victims call for sex attackers to be excluded from early release plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish government plans could see long-term prisoners released early to free up more space in prisons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/victims-call-for-sex-attackers-to-be-excluded-from-early-release-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/victims-call-for-sex-attackers-to-be-excluded-from-early-release-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour fights for survival. Anas Sarwar? He couldn't care less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership candidates tear each other - and the party - apart. But by Anas Sarwar's Fringe appearance, you wouldn't know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-fights-for-survival-anas-sarwar-he-couldnt-care-less/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-fights-for-survival-anas-sarwar-he-couldnt-care-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A champion of Scottish comedy': Behind the scenes of the inaugural McTavish Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[This comedic chasm is one of the reasons that The Stand Comedy Club launched the Vladimir McTavish Award this year, honouring the legacy of Paul Sneddon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-champion-of-scottish-comedy-behind-the-scenes-of-the-inaugural-mctavish-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/a-champion-of-scottish-comedy-behind-the-scenes-of-the-inaugural-mctavish-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow housing association upgrades phone system for 4,000 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thenue Housing Association has installed a new cloud-based Zoom Phone system to improve communications with thousands of tenants across Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-housing-association-upgrades-phone-system-for-4000-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-housing-association-upgrades-phone-system-for-4000-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From TikTok FYP to the Edinburgh Fringe: The ten most Gen Z shows on stage this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's my Gen Z pick of the Edinburgh Fringe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-tiktok-fyp-to-the-edinburgh-fringe-the-ten-most-gen-z-shows-on-stage-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-tiktok-fyp-to-the-edinburgh-fringe-the-ten-most-gen-z-shows-on-stage-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well-known hotel and restaurant in Angus goes on the market for nearly £2 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus has gone on the market for offers over &pound;1.95m after two generations of family ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/well-known-hotel-and-restaurant-in-angus-goes-on-the-market-for-nearly-2-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/well-known-hotel-and-restaurant-in-angus-goes-on-the-market-for-nearly-2-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 2,300 assaults on staff at Glasgow primary schools last term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assaults carried out by pupils against staff at Glasgow primary schools have risen over the last five years according to the latest figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-2300-assaults-on-staff-at-glasgow-primary-schools-last-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/over-2300-assaults-on-staff-at-glasgow-primary-schools-last-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-loving fungi 'first sign of life' at burned Cairngorms landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nature finds a way ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-loving-fungi-first-sign-of-life-at-burned-cairngorms-landscape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-loving-fungi-first-sign-of-life-at-burned-cairngorms-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Burns Ellisland plans could generate £1.5m for Dumfries and Galloway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to transform Robert Burns&rsquo; Ellisland home into a year-round visitor attraction could generate &pound;1.5m annually and support 65 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/robert-burns-ellisland-plans-could-generate-15m-for-dumfries-and-galloway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/robert-burns-ellisland-plans-could-generate-15m-for-dumfries-and-galloway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish football club folds after 133 years as its 'left with nowhere else to turn']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish football club has folded after 133 years, as its management were "left with nowhere else to turn."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-football-club-folds-after-133-years-as-its-left-with-nowhere-else-to-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-football-club-folds-after-133-years-as-its-left-with-nowhere-else-to-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Major milestone': Glasgow Voi bikes clock up one million hires in under nine months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Voi took over Glasgow's cycle hire scheme last November, more than 1.1 million hires have been recorded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-milestone-glasgow-voi-bikes-clock-up-one-million-hires-in-under-nine-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-milestone-glasgow-voi-bikes-clock-up-one-million-hires-in-under-nine-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs abused in Falkirk thriving after being relocated to England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five dogs which were abused in Falkirk have been relocated to a zoo south of the border]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dogs-abused-in-falkirk-thriving-after-being-relocated-to-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dogs-abused-in-falkirk-thriving-after-being-relocated-to-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP says UK Government may have 'got it wrong' in blocking Chinese turbine factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Europe minister Stephen Gethins has suggested the UK Government may have made the wrong call in blocking Ming Yang's proposed Ardersier facility, which supporters said would have created 1,500 jobs in the Highlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-says-uk-government-may-have-got-it-wrong-in-blocking-chinese-turbine-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-says-uk-government-may-have-got-it-wrong-in-blocking-chinese-turbine-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Coca-Cola bottling plant gets transformed for new East Kilbride nursery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Coca-Cola bottling plant in East Kilbride has been transformed into Nurtured by Nature, a new purpose-built nursery opened by two experienced childcare professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-coca-cola-bottling-plant-gets-transformed-for-new-east-kilbride-nursery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-coca-cola-bottling-plant-gets-transformed-for-new-east-kilbride-nursery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CalMac's 'longest-serving motorman' hangs up his spanner after 65 years at sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A life on the ocean waves ... and in CalMac's engine rooms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calmacs-longest-serving-motorman-hangs-up-his-spanner-after-65-years-at-sea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/calmacs-longest-serving-motorman-hangs-up-his-spanner-after-65-years-at-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-renowned UK lighting and electrical firm enters administration after 26 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lighting and electrical retailer Megaman (UK)&nbsp;Ltd has entered administration after 26 years in business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-renowned-uk-lighting-and-electrical-firm-enters-administration-after-26-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/world-renowned-uk-lighting-and-electrical-firm-enters-administration-after-26-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter Platform 9¾ trolley coming to Edinburgh this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A replica Harry Potter Platform 9&frac34; trolley will visit Vue Cinema Edinburgh on August 30 and 31 as part of the franchise&rsquo;s 25th anniversary celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/harry-potter-platform-9-trolley-coming-to-edinburgh-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/harry-potter-platform-9-trolley-coming-to-edinburgh-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grangemouth vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/grangemouth-vet-launches-a-new-pet-healthcare-plan-with-unlimited-visits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/grangemouth-vet-launches-a-new-pet-healthcare-plan-with-unlimited-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future funding of Edinburgh festivals in turmoil as tourist tax decision delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council chiefs have been sent back to the drawing board over how much the city&rsquo;s flagship arts events should get from the new visitor levy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/future-funding-of-edinburgh-festivals-in-turmoil-as-tourist-tax-decision-delayed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/future-funding-of-edinburgh-festivals-in-turmoil-as-tourist-tax-decision-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning amid rise in number of campfire scars found at forest sites in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and public land are urging visitors to enjoy the outdoors responsibly after an increase in evidence of campfires, littering and irresponsible behaviour at sites across Skye and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-amid-rise-in-number-of-campfire-scars-found-at-forest-sites-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-amid-rise-in-number-of-campfire-scars-found-at-forest-sites-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning for Irvine bar and restaurant after 'not genuine' product found]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Irvine bar and restaurant was caught out with a "not genuine" product behind the bar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-for-irvine-bar-and-restaurant-after-not-genuine-product-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warning-for-irvine-bar-and-restaurant-after-not-genuine-product-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow band Mogwai to feature on Celtic-inspired Cwmbran Celtic football shirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cwmbran Celtic FC will feature Mogwai, Super Furry Animals, Panic Shack and Loose Articles on its 2026/27 shirts, with 10% of profits supporting Music Venue Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-band-mogwai-to-feature-on-celtic-inspired-cwmbran-celtic-football-shirt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-band-mogwai-to-feature-on-celtic-inspired-cwmbran-celtic-football-shirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Palm Houses reopening date confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh&rsquo;s historic Palm Houses will reopen on October 2 after a five-year restoration, with tickets now on sale and nearly 600 plant specimens returning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh-palm-houses-reopening-date-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh-palm-houses-reopening-date-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran STV anchor John MacKay returns to BBC almost 40 years after debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former STV anchor John MacKay is to return to the BBC, where he started his career as a trainee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/veteran-stv-anchor-john-mackay-returns-to-bbc-almost-40-years-after-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/veteran-stv-anchor-john-mackay-returns-to-bbc-almost-40-years-after-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-enters-liquidation-after-10-years-with-no-new-bookings-offered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-travel-company-enters-liquidation-after-10-years-with-no-new-bookings-offered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liquidator appointed to Scottish car sales company after HMRC court action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish car sales company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-car-sales-company-after-hmrc-court-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-car-sales-company-after-hmrc-court-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity punk gig returns to Glasgow with last chance to see one act]]></title><description><![CDATA[A punk weekender which raises money for charity returns to Glasgow next month, with the final chance to see a gritty Belfast oi outfit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/charity-punk-gig-returns-to-glasgow-with-last-chance-to-see-one-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/charity-punk-gig-returns-to-glasgow-with-last-chance-to-see-one-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh warning issued to families travelling to Portugal from Edinburgh Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh Airport passengers are being warned about a letter that some will need to travel with if they go to Portugal or they risk being refused entry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fresh-warning-issued-to-families-travelling-to-portugal-from-edinburgh-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fresh-warning-issued-to-families-travelling-to-portugal-from-edinburgh-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major supermarket officially opens first store in Scottish town]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;S has opened its first Largs food store on Main Street, creating 50 jobs and bringing a new 9,000 sq ft market-style shopping experience to North Ayrshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-supermarket-officially-opens-first-store-in-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-supermarket-officially-opens-first-store-in-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon's former aide tells her old boss, Joanna Cherry and JK Rowling to 'do one']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Higgins, who advised three first ministers, has publicly rebuked Nicola Sturgeon, Joanna Cherry and JK Rowling over their Fringe-fuelled feud, warning their public sparring risks normalising the mistreatment of women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeons-former-aide-tells-her-old-boss-joanna-cherry-and-jk-rowling-to-do-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeons-former-aide-tells-her-old-boss-joanna-cherry-and-jk-rowling-to-do-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film fans from across the globe help save famous Mull phone box]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council has helped protect a small red star of the silver screen &ndash; and is inviting local locations to step into the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/film-fans-from-across-the-globe-help-save-famous-mull-phone-box/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/film-fans-from-across-the-globe-help-save-famous-mull-phone-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former shinty captain with MND: 'Why I won't make fundraising group a charity']]></title><description><![CDATA[A former shinty captain battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has said he won't make his fundraising group a charity because he wants as much as possible of the cash to go to families facing money worries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-shinty-captain-with-mnd-why-i-wont-make-fundraising-group-a-charity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-shinty-captain-with-mnd-why-i-wont-make-fundraising-group-a-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I started gambling at seven - mobile betting was like Vegas in my pocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recovering gambling addict describes the difficulty in getting help in parts of rural Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-started-gambling-at-seven-mobile-betting-was-like-vegas-in-my-pocket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-started-gambling-at-seven-mobile-betting-was-like-vegas-in-my-pocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arnold Clark doubles Leapmotor network as five new branches open in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnold Clark has opened five new Leapmotor branches across Scotland, doubling its network to nine locations as demand for electric vehicles continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arnold-clark-doubles-leapmotor-network-as-five-new-branches-open-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/arnold-clark-doubles-leapmotor-network-as-five-new-branches-open-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free shuttle is available to view the 'Giant Scotties of Glasgow' all in one place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie&rsquo;s, the expert cancer charity has teamed up with the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust to organise free 1950&rsquo;s vintage shuttle buses to its &lsquo;Farewell Weekend&rsquo; for the Scotties in the City Art Trail planned for 29 and 30 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/free-shuttle-is-available-to-view-the-giant-scotties-of-glasgow-all-in-one-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/free-shuttle-is-available-to-view-the-giant-scotties-of-glasgow-all-in-one-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weddings now being hosted beneath iconic geological landmark on Skye]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second phase of Highland Council&rsquo;s new facilities at the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye has officially opened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/weddings-now-being-hosted-beneath-iconic-geological-landmark-on-skye/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/weddings-now-being-hosted-beneath-iconic-geological-landmark-on-skye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of Scotland's seabirds 'vanish in past 40 years']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh figures show the dire picture facing some of the country's most famous wildlife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/half-of-scotlands-seabirds-vanish-in-past-40-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/half-of-scotlands-seabirds-vanish-in-past-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash disrupts busy motorway during morning commute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers have been warned to expect delays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crash-disrupts-busy-motorway-during-morning-commute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/crash-disrupts-busy-motorway-during-morning-commute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second case of sheep disease bluetongue detected in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A single lamb was affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-case-of-sheep-disease-bluetongue-detected-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-case-of-sheep-disease-bluetongue-detected-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's Herald cartoon on the publication of the annual GERS figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's cartoon is on the solar eclipse - and the arrival of the annual GERS figures in John Swinney's orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/todays-herald-cartoon-on-the-publication-of-the-annual-gers-figures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/todays-herald-cartoon-on-the-publication-of-the-annual-gers-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union demands inquiry over ScotGov fast-tracked ferry deal that went to Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSPs are being urged to investigate how Scotland's publicly-owned shipyard was frozen out of lucrative CalMac ferry contracts after a procurement process was fast-tracked to Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-demands-inquiry-over-scotgov-fast-tracked-ferry-deal-that-went-to-turkey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/union-demands-inquiry-over-scotgov-fast-tracked-ferry-deal-that-went-to-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amateur team to make 700-mile round trip for cup tie in Shetland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stewarton Annick Ladies FC have spent three weeks raising about &pound;15,000 to cover travelling to Shetland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amateur-team-to-make-700-mile-round-trip-for-cup-tie-in-shetland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amateur-team-to-make-700-mile-round-trip-for-cup-tie-in-shetland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting pals Cumming and Henderson put 40-year friendship onto paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson's acting relationship goes back a long way, mirroring the show the pair have been reunited on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/acting-pals-cumming-and-henderson-put-40-year-friendship-onto-paper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/acting-pals-cumming-and-henderson-put-40-year-friendship-onto-paper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-standing UK family-owned hotel group slumps to loss of over £2 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned hotel operator with nine UK locations has posted a widening loss of over &pound;2 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/long-standing-uk-family-owned-hotel-group-slumps-to-loss-of-over-2-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/long-standing-uk-family-owned-hotel-group-slumps-to-loss-of-over-2-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major new arrival revealed at landmark Glasgow office building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landmark Glasgow office building has revealed a major new arrival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-new-arrival-revealed-at-landmark-glasgow-office-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-new-arrival-revealed-at-landmark-glasgow-office-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow property firm hails 'landmark moment' as biggest ever acquisition secured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow-based Newton acquires Aberdeenshire's PMC Property Management]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-property-firm-hails-landmark-moment-as-biggest-ever-acquisition-secured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-property-firm-hails-landmark-moment-as-biggest-ever-acquisition-secured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the crisis sweeping across the Scotch whisky industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed redundancies at Scotch whisky giant underline challenges faced by distillers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-crisis-sweeping-across-the-scotch-whisky-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-crisis-sweeping-across-the-scotch-whisky-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosebank battle lines harden as key deadline nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham under intense pressure from supporters and opponents of planned Rosebank oil development off Shetland ahead of deadline next week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rosebank-battle-lines-harden-as-key-deadline-nears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rosebank-battle-lines-harden-as-key-deadline-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership frontrunner says party 'deeply disconnected' from voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Marra leads the Scottish Labour leadership race as the first hustings lays bare the party's crisis: a membership down to 11,000, its worst-ever Holyrood result, and candidates divided on oil, nuclear and city mayors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-leadership-frontrunner-says-party-deeply-disconnected-from-voters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-leadership-frontrunner-says-party-deeply-disconnected-from-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSPB speaks out amid criticism during Cairngorms wildfire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPB team in the Cairngorms has spoken out over "criticisms of its management" during the wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rspb-speaks-out-amid-criticism-during-cairngorms-wildfire-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rspb-speaks-out-amid-criticism-during-cairngorms-wildfire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Sun obscured as crowds gather to watch rare partial solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 90% of the Sun has been obscured by the Moon, the most it has been blocked above UK skies since the total eclipse in 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-sun-obscured-as-crowds-gather-to-watch-rare-partial-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/in-pictures-sun-obscured-as-crowds-gather-to-watch-rare-partial-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Glasgow city centre street sees 'significant' rise in pollution despite LEZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Glasgow street has shown a &ldquo;significant&rdquo; rise in a type of air pollution while all other locations across the city centre have stayed stable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-glasgow-city-centre-street-sees-significant-rise-in-pollution-despite-lez/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-glasgow-city-centre-street-sees-significant-rise-in-pollution-despite-lez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s indefensible’: Anger in Scottish Greens over Q Manivannan rape comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internal anger is growing within the Scottish Greens over Q Manivannan&rsquo;s rape comments, with members warning the row is damaging the party&rsquo;s credibility and electoral appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-indefensible-anger-in-scottish-greens-over-q-manivannan-rape-comments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/its-indefensible-anger-in-scottish-greens-over-q-manivannan-rape-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vulnerable butterfly species benefiting from restoration project in Scottish Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A habitat restoration project at Thornielee in the Scottish Borders is helping protect the rare Northern Brown Argus butterfly by restoring calcareous grassland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vulnerable-butterfly-species-benefiting-from-restoration-project-in-scottish-borders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/vulnerable-butterfly-species-benefiting-from-restoration-project-in-scottish-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get &pound;250 a year off their electricity bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/homes-near-pylons-to-get-250-a-year-off-energy-bills-first-sites-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-time-and-where-to-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-time-and-where-to-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meghoma could return - Wednesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers are in talks with Brentford over a loan return for 20-year-old left-back Jayden Meghoma, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meghoma-could-return-wednesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/meghoma-could-return-wednesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming family confirm first case of bluetongue virus detected in single lamb]]></title><description><![CDATA[The single case, which was the first in Scotland, was recorded at the Kirkmabreck Farm near Creetown in Dumfries and Galloway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/farming-family-confirm-first-case-of-bluetongue-virus-detected-in-single-lamb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/farming-family-confirm-first-case-of-bluetongue-virus-detected-in-single-lamb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: Police union's 'no arrest' claims and solar eclipse tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-police-unions-no-arrest-claims-and-solar-eclipse-tips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-police-unions-no-arrest-claims-and-solar-eclipse-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time to bring the floral clock back to Inverness Castle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clock was removed in 2016 when it stopped working but councillors are considering reinstating it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-it-time-to-bring-the-floral-clock-back-to-inverness-castle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-it-time-to-bring-the-floral-clock-back-to-inverness-castle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-affordable-are-edinburghs-festivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-affordable-are-edinburghs-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist critically ill after apparent hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rider was struck by a vehicle which left the scene on the A72 near Biggar on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cyclist-critically-ill-after-apparent-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cyclist-critically-ill-after-apparent-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar eclipse glasses 'sold out everywhere' as people look for alternatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eclipse glasses can offer protection from harmful rays of sunlight but most high street stores have sold out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/solar-eclipse-glasses-sold-out-everywhere-as-people-look-for-alternatives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/solar-eclipse-glasses-sold-out-everywhere-as-people-look-for-alternatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loganair confirms withdrawal of all Dundee operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news comes after the airline announced it would end its service from Dundee to London Heathrow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/loganair-confirms-withdrawal-of-all-dundee-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/loganair-confirms-withdrawal-of-all-dundee-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is prospective new Celtic signing Hassan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland takes a look at Egypt winger Haissem Hassan, who seems poised for a move to Scottish champions Celtic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-is-prospective-new-celtic-signing-hassan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/who-is-prospective-new-celtic-signing-hassan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Why Nicola Sturgeon is still making headlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicola Sturgeon created headlines after a series of public appearances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-why-nicola-sturgeon-is-still-making-headlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-why-nicola-sturgeon-is-still-making-headlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warship earmarked as River Clyde museum threatened with destruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners are battling against the clock to bring HMS Ambuscade back from Pakistan amid soaring transfer costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warship-earmarked-as-river-clyde-museum-threatened-with-destruction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/warship-earmarked-as-river-clyde-museum-threatened-with-destruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 29, charged after police raid over racist traffic-cone attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a traffic cone was thrown at a delivery driver following an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-29-charged-after-police-raid-over-racist-traffic-cone-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-29-charged-after-police-raid-over-racist-traffic-cone-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amanda-knox-comedy-show-sincere-but-just-not-very-funny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amanda-knox-comedy-show-sincere-but-just-not-very-funny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Chermiti out for 'significant period' with ACL injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youssef Chermiti faces a long recovery from anterior cruciate ligament damage sustained shortly after Rangers turned down an offer for the striker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-chermiti-out-for-significant-period-with-acl-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-chermiti-out-for-significant-period-with-acl-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I won Commonwealth bronze - then went back to work at McDonald's']]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Shaw wins Scotland's first judo medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and a week later is working at McDonald's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-won-commonwealth-bronze-then-went-back-to-work-at-mcdonalds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-won-commonwealth-bronze-then-went-back-to-work-at-mcdonalds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former army translator jailed for raping woman in private hire car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdul Nabizada, who worked with the British army in Afghanistan, attacked the woman while driving her home from a night out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-army-translator-jailed-for-raping-woman-in-private-hire-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/former-army-translator-jailed-for-raping-woman-in-private-hire-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish striker Ure makes £5.5m Sevilla move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sevilla announce &pound;5.5m move, rising to potential &pound;7.6m, for former Scotland youth international striker Robbie Ure to join from Swedish club IK Sirius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-striker-ure-makes-55m-sevilla-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-striker-ure-makes-55m-sevilla-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KT Tunstall returns to the Fringe 30 years on with ground-breaking musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new play The Singer brings deaf and hearing performers together in a show at this year's Fringe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kt-tunstall-returns-to-the-fringe-30-years-on-with-ground-breaking-musical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kt-tunstall-returns-to-the-fringe-30-years-on-with-ground-breaking-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was accused of using AI in my dissertation but I wrote it all myself]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of St Andrews medical student had to defend his work before a panel of academics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-accused-of-using-ai-in-my-dissertation-but-i-wrote-it-all-myself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-was-accused-of-using-ai-in-my-dissertation-but-i-wrote-it-all-myself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is happening with the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-happening-with-the-rosebank-and-jackdaw-oil-and-gas-fields/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-happening-with-the-rosebank-and-jackdaw-oil-and-gas-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My brother was found dead &ndash; but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-brother-was-found-dead-ndash-but-police-didnt-realise-for-days-that-he-had-been-shot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-brother-was-found-dead-ndash-but-police-didnt-realise-for-days-that-he-had-been-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers face 154-mile diversion as road closed following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are facing diversions of up to 154 miles after a crash has closed a road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drivers-face-154-mile-diversion-as-road-closed-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drivers-face-154-mile-diversion-as-road-closed-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inverness-Highland submits ‘Beò! 2029’ bid to become UK City of Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Culture bid for Inverness and the Highlands has officially been submitted to the UK government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverness-highland-submits-be-2029-bid-to-become-uk-city-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inverness-highland-submits-be-2029-bid-to-become-uk-city-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists tracking glacier breaking away into 'rare' ice island as big as Manhattan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innovative scientists based in Stirling are part of an international team monitoring a major glacier break in Greenland which has remarkably created an ice island as big as Manhattan in New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scientists-tracking-glacier-breaking-away-into-rare-ice-island-as-big-as-manhattan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scientists-tracking-glacier-breaking-away-into-rare-ice-island-as-big-as-manhattan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bomb threats' posted on Scottish Instagram account with 'Russian' source]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alleged "bomb threats" have been posted on a Scottish tourism social media account to more than 140,000 of its followers, as police are investigating the source.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bomb-threats-posted-on-scottish-instagram-account-with-russian-source/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bomb-threats-posted-on-scottish-instagram-account-with-russian-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schoolgirl, 11, found dead in Midlothian named as death 'unexplained']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Schoolgirl whose body was found in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian has been named by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/schoolgirl-11-found-dead-in-midlothian-named-as-death-unexplained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/schoolgirl-11-found-dead-in-midlothian-named-as-death-unexplained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish city named one of UK's highest-yielding locations for buy-to-let investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen has been named the UK&rsquo;s second-highest-yielding city for buy-to-let investors, with an average gross rental yield of 8.3 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-city-named-one-of-uks-highest-yielding-locations-for-buy-to-let-investors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-city-named-one-of-uks-highest-yielding-locations-for-buy-to-let-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 76, charged in connection with three sexual assaults at Fringe by the Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 76-YEAR-OLD man has been charged in connection with three sexual assaults that took place at Fringe by the Sea (FBTS) on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-76-charged-in-connection-with-three-sexual-assaults-at-fringe-by-the-sea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-76-charged-in-connection-with-three-sexual-assaults-at-fringe-by-the-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q Manivannan 'genuinely sorry' at hurt caused by rape 'spectrum' remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan has apologised for stating there was a 'spectrum' and 'demonisation' of rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-genuinely-sorry-at-hurt-caused-by-rape-spectrum-remarks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-genuinely-sorry-at-hurt-caused-by-rape-spectrum-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire that destroyed 60-acre field next to historic landmark 'sparked by TikTok trend']]></title><description><![CDATA[A FARMER who saw his field near Musselburgh go up in flames is concerned that the fire may have been started by young people as part of a TikTok trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-that-destroyed-60-acre-field-next-to-historic-landmark-sparked-by-tiktok-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-that-destroyed-60-acre-field-next-to-historic-landmark-sparked-by-tiktok-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Davidson reflects on global fame and BAFTAs backlash at the Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tourette&rsquo;s syndrome campaigner who inspired 'I Swear' says he is now recognised everywhere he goes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-davidson-reflects-on-global-fame-and-baftas-backlash-at-the-fringe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/john-davidson-reflects-on-global-fame-and-baftas-backlash-at-the-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh bank for the 'financially successful' reports leap in profits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boutique Scottish-headquartered bank hails 'another period of strong performance']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-bank-for-the-financially-successful-reports-leap-in-profits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-bank-for-the-financially-successful-reports-leap-in-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coatbridge Time Capsule set for £2.5m upgrade with new leisure attractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coatbridge&rsquo;s Time Capsule leisure centre is set for a &pound;2.5m upgrade, including new health suites, Clip &rsquo;n Climb and waterpark features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coatbridge-time-capsule-set-for-25m-upgrade-with-new-leisure-attractions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/coatbridge-time-capsule-set-for-25m-upgrade-with-new-leisure-attractions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb disposal team called to 'suspicious item' in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edinburgh road has been closed, and the bomb disposal team is on site due to a &ldquo;possible suspicious item&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bomb-disposal-team-called-to-suspicious-item-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bomb-disposal-team-called-to-suspicious-item-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Ombudsman unveils reforms to speed up financial complaints process]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Financial Ombudsman Service is introducing major reforms to streamline complaints and improve financial redress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/financial-ombudsman-unveils-reforms-to-speed-up-financial-complaints-process/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/financial-ombudsman-unveils-reforms-to-speed-up-financial-complaints-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland has 322 coworking spaces as Glasgow leads UK flexible office market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland now has 322 coworking spaces, with Glasgow leading the market with 73 hubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-has-322-coworking-spaces-as-glasgow-leads-uk-flexible-office-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-has-322-coworking-spaces-as-glasgow-leads-uk-flexible-office-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit Scottish TV show takes over Michelin Guide restaurant in Glasgow for filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film crews have been spotted on set for the next instalment of a hit Scottish TV show in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hit-scottish-tv-show-takes-over-michelin-guide-restaurant-in-glasgow-for-filming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hit-scottish-tv-show-takes-over-michelin-guide-restaurant-in-glasgow-for-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare solar eclipse is coming to UK skies - exact time to watch on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare solar eclipse will darken skies on Wednesday, August 12, with Scotland among the best places in the UK to see it. Here's when and how to watch safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-solar-eclipse-is-coming-to-uk-skies-exact-time-to-watch-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rare-solar-eclipse-is-coming-to-uk-skies-exact-time-to-watch-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors refuse plans for a 40‑lodge £5m holiday park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors today (Monday, August 10) refused plans for a &pound;5m luxury Scottish Borders holiday park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/councillors-refuse-plans-for-a-40lodge-5m-holiday-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/councillors-refuse-plans-for-a-40lodge-5m-holiday-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh community groups invited to join People’s Procession in September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh community groups have until August 15 to register for the 2026 People&rsquo;s Procession on September 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-community-groups-invited-to-join-peoples-procession-in-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-community-groups-invited-to-join-peoples-procession-in-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My first Glasgow restaurant was awarded a Bib Gourmand months after opening']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sagar Massey is the chef-owner of Angeethi and Kalinga restaurants in Glasgow. This week, he takes on our Q&amp;A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-first-glasgow-restaurant-was-awarded-a-bib-gourmand-months-after-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-first-glasgow-restaurant-was-awarded-a-bib-gourmand-months-after-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoyleSports opens first Scottish betting shop in Motherwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bookmaker has chosen Motherwell for its first Scottish retail outlet, with former Scotland international Gary McAllister opening the shop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boylesports-opens-first-scottish-betting-shop-in-motherwell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boylesports-opens-first-scottish-betting-shop-in-motherwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bilingual beats: Glasgow anthem gets Gaelic makeover ahead of Royal National Mòd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special song celebrating the spirit of Glasgow has been reimagined in Gaelic ahead of the&nbsp;Royal National M&ograve;d&rsquo;s&nbsp;return to the city this autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bilingual-beats-glasgow-anthem-gets-gaelic-makeover-ahead-of-royal-national-md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bilingual-beats-glasgow-anthem-gets-gaelic-makeover-ahead-of-royal-national-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council will not oppose plans for 200m tall wind turbines in Scottish Borders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors have agreed not to oppose plans for wind turbines in the Scottish Borders which will be 42 metres higher than the Blackpool Tower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-will-not-oppose-plans-for-200m-tall-wind-turbines-in-scottish-borders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/council-will-not-oppose-plans-for-200m-tall-wind-turbines-in-scottish-borders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sufferers of rare cancer given ‘renewed hope’ thanks to new drug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients with a rare cancer have been given &ldquo;renewed hope&rdquo; after a new treatment was approved for use for the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sufferers-of-rare-cancer-given-renewed-hope-thanks-to-new-drug/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sufferers-of-rare-cancer-given-renewed-hope-thanks-to-new-drug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steel framework takes shape at £124m Hazlehead Academy Campus in Aberdeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of Aberdeen's new Hazlehead Academy Campus has reached a major milestone, with the steel structure now taking shape on site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/steel-framework-takes-shape-at-124m-hazlehead-academy-campus-in-aberdeen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/steel-framework-takes-shape-at-124m-hazlehead-academy-campus-in-aberdeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sold-out event teaches Scottish dads how to style their daughters' hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pints &amp; Ponytails, an event designed to help dads and father figures master simple hairstyles, has made its Aberdeen debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sold-out-event-teaches-scottish-dads-how-to-style-their-daughters-hair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sold-out-event-teaches-scottish-dads-how-to-style-their-daughters-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair who 'disfigured Glasgow's reputation' facing lengthy jail terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two racist thugs who attacked a group of Chinese students in Scotland just over an hour are each facing a lengthy spell behind bars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pair-who-disfigured-glasgows-reputation-facing-lengthy-jail-terms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pair-who-disfigured-glasgows-reputation-facing-lengthy-jail-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favourite painting by influential Scottish artist revealed 50 years after his death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Morphy remembers her artist grandfather Stanley Cursiter as a real Renaissance Man. Clever, funny, charming and a true intellectual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/favourite-painting-by-influential-scottish-artist-revealed-50-years-after-his-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/favourite-painting-by-influential-scottish-artist-revealed-50-years-after-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning restaurant and B&amp;B in picturesque Scottish village on market]]></title><description><![CDATA[An award-winning Scottish restaurant and bed and breakfast has been brought to the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/award-winning-restaurant-and-bampb-in-picturesque-scottish-village-on-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/award-winning-restaurant-and-bampb-in-picturesque-scottish-village-on-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-loss drugs reshape food and drink spending habits across Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing what Scottish consumers buy, with spending shifting away from snacks and processed foods towards healthier options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/weight-loss-drugs-reshape-food-and-drink-spending-habits-across-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/weight-loss-drugs-reshape-food-and-drink-spending-habits-across-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q Manivannan: Should Green MSP be suspended over rape 'spectrum' remarks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Greens have backed Q Manivannan, who is under fire over claiming there was a "spectrum" and "demonisation" of rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-should-green-msp-be-suspended-over-rape-spectrum-remarks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/q-manivannan-should-green-msp-be-suspended-over-rape-spectrum-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee who sexually assaulted two women in Falkirk jailed for four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;predatory&rdquo; refugee who sexually assaulted two women in Falkirk has been sentenced to four years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/refugee-who-sexually-assaulted-two-women-in-falkirk-jailed-for-four-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/refugee-who-sexually-assaulted-two-women-in-falkirk-jailed-for-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival bosses and business leaders invited to emergency Princes Street summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summit will unite festival organisers, business leaders, local councillors, and representatives of the city&rsquo;s transport bodies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/festival-bosses-and-business-leaders-invited-to-emergency-princes-street-summit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/festival-bosses-and-business-leaders-invited-to-emergency-princes-street-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allergy treatment approved for NHS in Scotland in ‘major milestone’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new treatment for allergy sufferers made from house dust mites has been approved for use by the NHS in Scotland &ndash; with the drug&rsquo;s manufacturers hailing it as a &ldquo;major milestone&rdquo; in treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/allergy-treatment-approved-for-nhs-in-scotland-in-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/allergy-treatment-approved-for-nhs-in-scotland-in-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£100,000 Summer of Sport fund launched to help Fife young people get active]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &pound;100,000 fund will support sports clubs and community groups across Fife to create more opportunities for young people to get active.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/100000-summer-of-sport-fund-launched-to-help-fife-young-people-get-active/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/100000-summer-of-sport-fund-launched-to-help-fife-young-people-get-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men jailed for life for murdering man on his own doorstep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men who murdered a man that was stabbed on his own door step received life sentences today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-men-jailed-for-life-for-murdering-man-on-his-own-doorstep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-men-jailed-for-life-for-murdering-man-on-his-own-doorstep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish tour operator Rabbie’s shortlisted for two British Travel Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbie&rsquo;s has been shortlisted for two British Travel Awards, with the winners to be decided by public vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-tour-operator-rabbies-shortlisted-for-two-british-travel-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-tour-operator-rabbies-shortlisted-for-two-british-travel-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski says Greens are poised to run Edinburgh ahead of crucial by-elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[While in Edinburgh, Mr Polanski rallied supporters in Portobello ahead of two crucial council by-elections next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/zack-polanski-says-greens-are-poised-to-run-edinburgh-ahead-of-crucial-by-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/zack-polanski-says-greens-are-poised-to-run-edinburgh-ahead-of-crucial-by-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New exhibition celebrates Linlithgow's place in story of curling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibition is celebrating the rich heritage of curling, one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic sports, and the remarkable role that Linlithgow Loch has played in its history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-exhibition-celebrates-linlithgows-place-in-story-of-curling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-exhibition-celebrates-linlithgows-place-in-story-of-curling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small-scale tourism development approved beside 19th century country house]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small-scale tourism development has been approved close to a stunning baronial-style 19th century country house in the Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/small-scale-tourism-development-approved-beside-19th-century-country-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/small-scale-tourism-development-approved-beside-19th-century-country-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Scotland’s most significant historic castles goes on market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brechin Castle estate in Angus has been listed for offers over &pound;1.6m, featuring historic gardens, fishing rights and estate cottages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-of-scotlands-most-significant-historic-castles-goes-on-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/one-of-scotlands-most-significant-historic-castles-goes-on-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK retail chain warns that it could collapse with 1,200 jobs at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has warned its future is in jeopardy without a rescue deal, with around 1,200 jobs are at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-retail-chain-warns-that-it-could-collapse-with-1200-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-uk-retail-chain-warns-that-it-could-collapse-with-1200-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow Central trains disrupted by signal faults in Paisley and Ayrshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two signalling faults are causing disruption for commuters this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-central-trains-disrupted-by-signal-faults-in-paisley-and-ayrshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-central-trains-disrupted-by-signal-faults-in-paisley-and-ayrshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Do not eat' warnings as recalls issued at Tesco, Waitrose, Home Bargains and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued "do not eat" warnings for potentially unsafe items due to potential health risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/do-not-eat-warnings-as-recalls-issued-at-tesco-waitrose-home-bargains-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/do-not-eat-warnings-as-recalls-issued-at-tesco-waitrose-home-bargains-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community comes together in hope of reviving village pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Borders community is coming together in the hope of reviving a Berwickshire village pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/community-comes-together-in-hope-of-reviving-village-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/community-comes-together-in-hope-of-reviving-village-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow LEZ operating costs higher than income for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers in Glasgow paid over &pound;500,000 in Low Emission Zone (LEZ) fines last year &mdash; but the scheme&rsquo;s operating costs were higher than the income for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-lez-operating-costs-higher-than-income-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-lez-operating-costs-higher-than-income-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prominent city figures call for more cleansing vehicles to keep Glasgow streets clean]]></title><description><![CDATA[More cleansing and refuse collection vehicles are needed across Glasgow to help keep the city&rsquo;s streets clean according to two prominent city figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prominent-city-figures-call-for-more-cleansing-vehicles-to-keep-glasgow-streets-clean/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/prominent-city-figures-call-for-more-cleansing-vehicles-to-keep-glasgow-streets-clean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow private hire driver jailed for 15 months over cocaine supply keeps licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man jailed after over &pound;15,000 worth of cocaine was seized from a Glasgow property can continue working as a private hire driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-private-hire-driver-jailed-for-15-months-over-cocaine-supply-keeps-licence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-private-hire-driver-jailed-for-15-months-over-cocaine-supply-keeps-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £4m McDonald’s fast food outlet agreed for Scottish town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish Borders town today received a huge economic boost after it emerged that plans had been approved for a new &pound;4m McDonald&rsquo;s fast food outlet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-4m-mcdonalds-fast-food-outlet-agreed-for-scottish-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-4m-mcdonalds-fast-food-outlet-agreed-for-scottish-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I finished what Dad started’: Man bags all 282 Munros in honour of late father]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish man said he &ldquo;finished what Dad started&rdquo; after bagging all 282 of Scotland&rsquo;s Munros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-finished-what-dad-started-man-bags-all-282-munros-in-honour-of-late-father/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-finished-what-dad-started-man-bags-all-282-munros-in-honour-of-late-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I finished what Dad started': Son climbs Scotland's 282 Munros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Choat, 40, from Longniddry, took on the challenge in honour of his father, who died from motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-finished-what-dad-started-son-climbs-scotlands-282-munros/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-finished-what-dad-started-son-climbs-scotlands-282-munros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sevilla close to signing Scottish striker Ure in £7.9m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sevilla near a &pound;7.9m move to sign Scotland Under-21 striker Robbie Ure from Swedish club IK Sirius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sevilla-close-to-signing-scottish-striker-ure-in-79m-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sevilla-close-to-signing-scottish-striker-ure-in-79m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after defence firm office vandalised following break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shared from inside the building in Westhill showed spray painting and property being damaged before officers arrived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-arrested-after-defence-firm-office-vandalised-following-break-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-arrested-after-defence-firm-office-vandalised-following-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Arrows pull out of Edinburgh Military Tattoo display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team will not take part in air shows in Edinburgh, Eastbourne and Lyme Regis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/red-arrows-pull-out-of-edinburgh-military-tattoo-display/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/red-arrows-pull-out-of-edinburgh-military-tattoo-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'overwhelmed' after Arbroath FC hold silence for Minnie Merriman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnie Merriman, nine, from West Yorkshire died at Ninewells Hospital after being found seriously injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-overwhelmed-after-arbroath-fc-hold-silence-for-minnie-merriman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-overwhelmed-after-arbroath-fc-hold-silence-for-minnie-merriman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers make improved offer for PSV's Driouech - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers' pursuit of PSV Eindhoven winger continues as Pat Nevin backs Hibernian boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-make-improved-offer-for-psvs-driouech-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rangers-make-improved-offer-for-psvs-driouech-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Burnley, Celtic and Malaga vie for PAOK's Taylor' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic reportedly face opposition from Burnley and Malaga if they want to sign Greg Taylor from PAOK, while Sevilla appear poised to sign Robbie Ure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnley-celtic-and-malaga-vie-for-paoks-taylor-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/burnley-celtic-and-malaga-vie-for-paoks-taylor-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tests to determine how aid worker died in Greece face month-long delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of Elisabeth Ross was discovered in a suitcase by a homeless man in a derelict building in Athens on 18 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tests-to-determine-how-aid-worker-died-in-greece-face-month-long-delay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tests-to-determine-how-aid-worker-died-in-greece-face-month-long-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: &pound;170m hospital repair bill and lung cancer screening plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-pound170m-hospital-repair-bill-and-lung-cancer-screening-plea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-pound170m-hospital-repair-bill-and-lung-cancer-screening-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norrie exits Canadian Open with defeat by Fils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Norrie bows out in the last 16 of the Canadian Open in Toronto with a straight sets defeat by Arthur Fils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/norrie-exits-canadian-open-with-defeat-by-fils/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/norrie-exits-canadian-open-with-defeat-by-fils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland v UAE - ODI tri-series scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-v-uae-odi-tri-series-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-v-uae-odi-tri-series-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeon-has-not-spoken-to-murrell-since-he-was-jailed-for-embezzling-snp-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skye Trail warning as 20 walkers rescued in one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skye Mountain Rescue Team described the period from 07:00 to 20:00 on Friday as "one of the busiest days the team can remember".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skye-trail-warning-as-20-walkers-rescued-in-one-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/skye-trail-warning-as-20-walkers-rescued-in-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland closing in on new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-closing-in-on-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-closing-in-on-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS review ordered after escaped child rapist traced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lyons Dobbie, who is a restricted patient, escaped while on leave in Perth City Centre on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nhs-review-ordered-after-escaped-child-rapist-traced/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nhs-review-ordered-after-escaped-child-rapist-traced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes left at beauty spot after unexplained death of 11-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The girl's body was found in Gore Glen Gore Glen Woodland Park at about 12:40 on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tributes-left-at-beauty-spot-after-unexplained-death-of-11-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tributes-left-at-beauty-spot-after-unexplained-death-of-11-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: McLeish warning over Labour 'infighting' and 'hate mob boasts']]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-mcleish-warning-over-labour-infighting-and-hate-mob-boasts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-mcleish-warning-over-labour-infighting-and-hate-mob-boasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to Lisa Ross? Reporting from Athens as a murder case unfolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of Lisa Ross has attracted significant attention from international media and has horrified the people who lived near where her body was found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-happened-to-lisa-ross-reporting-from-athens-as-a-murder-case-unfolds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-happened-to-lisa-ross-reporting-from-athens-as-a-murder-case-unfolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've played dodgeball for two years - now I'm competing for Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jodie Wright said she was proud to be making her Scotland debut at the Northern European Dodgeball Championships in Aberdeen this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ive-played-dodgeball-for-two-years-now-im-competing-for-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ive-played-dodgeball-for-two-years-now-im-competing-for-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow university to review its hiring of plagiarism row professor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Arday worked at the University of Glasgow from January 2022 to March 2023 before he became Cambridge's youngest black professor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-university-to-review-its-hiring-of-plagiarism-row-professor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-university-to-review-its-hiring-of-plagiarism-row-professor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schoolgirl who went missing in Midlothian found dead in river]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services found her in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/schoolgirl-who-went-missing-in-midlothian-found-dead-in-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/schoolgirl-who-went-missing-in-midlothian-found-dead-in-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Glasgow announces probe into appointment of Jason Arday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Glasgow has said it will review the appointment of Professor Jason Arday amid claims of plagiarism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-of-glasgow-announces-probe-into-appointment-of-jason-arday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-of-glasgow-announces-probe-into-appointment-of-jason-arday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six-hour train services between London and Stirling running with no toilets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services have been stopping for longer at stations to allow passengers to get off and use toilets on platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-hour-train-services-between-london-and-stirling-running-with-no-toilets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/six-hour-train-services-between-london-and-stirling-running-with-no-toilets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leadership candidate accused of plotting to ‘sack party staff’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Labour leadership contest has been rocked by claims Michael Marra plotted to 'sack' party staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-leadership-candidate-accused-of-plotting-to-sack-party-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-labour-leadership-candidate-accused-of-plotting-to-sack-party-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh jewellery brand unveils month-long Fringe programme of creative events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recreation Jewels is hosting a packed programme of Fringe events, from matcha workshops and treasure hunts to a community fair celebrating Edinburgh's independent creative scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-jewellery-brand-unveils-month-long-fringe-programme-of-creative-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-jewellery-brand-unveils-month-long-fringe-programme-of-creative-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: Can the Edinburgh festivals survive much longer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city has introduced a visitor levy on all accommodation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-can-the-edinburgh-festivals-survive-much-longer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-can-the-edinburgh-festivals-survive-much-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow tech festival to showcase city's leading creative innovators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fusion Fest will debut as the headline event of Glasgow Tech Week, bringing together creative industries and technology pioneers for a day of talks, demonstrations and collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-tech-festival-to-showcase-citys-leading-creative-innovators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-tech-festival-to-showcase-citys-leading-creative-innovators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child rapist escapes after being released from hospital on community leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child rapist has absconded after being let out for community leave in Perth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-rapist-escapes-after-being-released-from-hospital-on-community-leave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/child-rapist-escapes-after-being-released-from-hospital-on-community-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots telecoms chief explains why firm 'remains in very good health']]></title><description><![CDATA[Commsworld hails performance as 'resilient' despite profits fall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-telecoms-chief-explains-why-firm-remains-in-very-good-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-telecoms-chief-explains-why-firm-remains-in-very-good-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland has, at last, opened the AI toolbox. Will we do anything ambitious with it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-thirds of businesses now say they use Artificial Intelligence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-has-at-last-opened-the-ai-toolbox-will-we-do-anything-ambitious-with-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-has-at-last-opened-the-ai-toolbox-will-we-do-anything-ambitious-with-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failed Scottish businesses do not need to come up short when ‘everything must go’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is prudent to fully understand what we mean by bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation and administration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/failed-scottish-businesses-do-not-need-to-come-up-short-when-everything-must-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/failed-scottish-businesses-do-not-need-to-come-up-short-when-everything-must-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Wick to Glasgow flights announced as year-round regional air route begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new public air service will connect Wick John O&rsquo;Groats Airport with Glasgow and Aberdeen under a year-long contract supporting regional connectivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-wick-to-glasgow-flights-announced-as-year-round-regional-air-route-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-wick-to-glasgow-flights-announced-as-year-round-regional-air-route-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide installs life-saving defibrillators at 15 Scottish branches in UK rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen Nationwide branches across Scotland have been equipped with public defibrillators and bleed control kits as part of the UK's largest rollout of life-saving equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nationwide-installs-life-saving-defibrillators-at-15-scottish-branches-in-uk-rollout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nationwide-installs-life-saving-defibrillators-at-15-scottish-branches-in-uk-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second murder arrest after boy, 16, stabbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder in Scotland on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-murder-arrest-after-boy-16-stabbed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-murder-arrest-after-boy-16-stabbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£1.5m Glasgow rail upgrade project to bring weekend line closures this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;1.5 million is being invested in rail improvements across Glasgow's south side, with three weekends of line closures planned during August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/15m-glasgow-rail-upgrade-project-to-bring-weekend-line-closures-this-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/15m-glasgow-rail-upgrade-project-to-bring-weekend-line-closures-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Orwell's telescreens learned to walk: Scotland and the threat of spy glasses&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Orwell&rsquo;s 1984 warned of surveillance&rsquo;s human cost. Smart glasses now pose a similar threat to privacy in Scotland&rsquo;s public spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/when-orwells-telescreens-learned-to-walk-scotland-and-the-threat-of-spy-glassesnbsp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/when-orwells-telescreens-learned-to-walk-scotland-and-the-threat-of-spy-glassesnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters tackle oil tanker blaze at farm outside Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was dispatched to Easter Dalmeny Farm at South Queensferry just after 07:30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-tackle-oil-tanker-blaze-at-farm-outside-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-tackle-oil-tanker-blaze-at-farm-outside-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the new £85.5m Paisley Grammar School campus opening later this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils will move into the new &pound;85.5 million Paisley Grammar School Community Campus on August 20, with the state-of-the-art facility offering specialist STEM, music and sports spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-new-855m-paisley-grammar-school-campus-opening-later-this-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-the-new-855m-paisley-grammar-school-campus-opening-later-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor Who garden from Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony finds permanent Scottish home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Nature Garden from the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony has been relocated to a Port Glasgow charity, where it will become a lasting community legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/doctor-who-garden-from-glasgow-2026-opening-ceremony-finds-permanent-scottish-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/doctor-who-garden-from-glasgow-2026-opening-ceremony-finds-permanent-scottish-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers rage after six-hour train leaves station with no working toilets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lumo passengers blasted the operator after a London to Stirling train ran without working toilets, with many asking why the six-hour service was allowed to operate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/passengers-rage-after-six-hour-train-leaves-station-with-no-working-toilets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/passengers-rage-after-six-hour-train-leaves-station-with-no-working-toilets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whisky Week returns with 50 venues and tastings across three Scottish cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whisky Week will bring tastings, tours and exclusive drams to more than 50 venues across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whisky-week-returns-with-50-venues-and-tastings-across-three-scottish-cities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whisky-week-returns-with-50-venues-and-tastings-across-three-scottish-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Edinburgh’s Book Fringe is keeping independent bookshops alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Greenhouse Records to Lighthouse Books, August&rsquo;s fringe-of-the-fringe festival helps small stores survive by building community around talks, readings and listening sessions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-edinburghs-book-fringe-is-keeping-independent-bookshops-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-edinburghs-book-fringe-is-keeping-independent-bookshops-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police from outside Edinburgh drafted in to cover Festival crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extra officers have been deployed with tens of thousands of visitors expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-from-outside-edinburgh-drafted-in-to-cover-festival-crowds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-from-outside-edinburgh-drafted-in-to-cover-festival-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK construction firm ceases trading after entering administration with 100 job losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK construction firm Torsion Construction Limited has ceased trading after collapsing into administration, resulting in the loss of around 100 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-construction-firm-ceases-trading-after-entering-administration-with-100-job-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/uk-construction-firm-ceases-trading-after-entering-administration-with-100-job-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 'dreams' of going global]]></title><description><![CDATA[New incarnations of the event are being developed for arenas and theatres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo-dreams-of-going-global/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo-dreams-of-going-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 60 businesses join Clyde Gateway's Transition to Net Zero programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 60 businesses across Glasgow and South Lanarkshire are now taking part in Clyde Gateway's Transition to Net Zero programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/more-than-60-businesses-join-clyde-gateways-transition-to-net-zero-programme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/more-than-60-businesses-join-clyde-gateways-transition-to-net-zero-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget the Fringe: Edinburgh supermarket makes unlikely appearance on 'must-see' list]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a city set to welcome millions of visitors for one of the world's largest cultural festivals, while also boasting some of Scotland's most famous landmarks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/forget-the-fringe-edinburgh-supermarket-makes-unlikely-appearance-on-must-see-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/forget-the-fringe-edinburgh-supermarket-makes-unlikely-appearance-on-must-see-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man makes 1,700-mile round journey to save rare phone box on Scottish island]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Arnold made 52 calls from the phone box part of a project to save phone lines in rural areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-makes-1700-mile-round-journey-to-save-rare-phone-box-on-scottish-island/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-makes-1700-mile-round-journey-to-save-rare-phone-box-on-scottish-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The perfect staycation to explore Northern Ireland and the South of Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a beautifully restored 200-year-old stables to breathtaking countryside views and one of Ireland's most convenient locations, Whitehill House Farm near Banbridge is redefining the modern staycation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-perfect-staycation-to-explore-northern-ireland-and-the-south-of-ireland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-perfect-staycation-to-explore-northern-ireland-and-the-south-of-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow School of Art records Scotland's highest student retention rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Glasgow School of Art has recorded Scotland's highest student retention rate, with 97 per cent of students from the country's most deprived areas continuing their studies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-school-of-art-records-scotlands-highest-student-retention-rate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-school-of-art-records-scotlands-highest-student-retention-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic abuser who murdered partner with hammer is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Greer was banned from approaching 54-year-old Samantha Lee when he attacked her in Aberdeen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/domestic-abuser-who-murdered-partner-with-hammer-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/domestic-abuser-who-murdered-partner-with-hammer-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Zoo names endangered pygmy hippo calf after first health check]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh Zoo's one-week-old pygmy hippo calf has been named Piper after her first health check confirmed she is female.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-zoo-names-endangered-pygmy-hippo-calf-after-first-health-check/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-zoo-names-endangered-pygmy-hippo-calf-after-first-health-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish family-owned country clothing retailer hails ‘healthy’ hike in sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish family-owned country clothing and boot retailer has posted a rise in sales and profits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-family-owned-country-clothing-retailer-hails-healthy-hike-in-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-family-owned-country-clothing-retailer-hails-healthy-hike-in-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks unveils first ready-to-drink Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino with two new matchas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks has unveiled its first-ever ready-to-drink Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino &ndash; alongside two brand-new Matcha Latte drinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/starbucks-unveils-first-ready-to-drink-pumpkin-spice-frappuccino-with-two-new-matchas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/starbucks-unveils-first-ready-to-drink-pumpkin-spice-frappuccino-with-two-new-matchas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning mansion once owned by What Every Woman Wants founder goes on on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home is considered a classic of the Baronial style]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stunning-mansion-once-owned-by-what-every-woman-wants-founder-goes-on-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/stunning-mansion-once-owned-by-what-every-woman-wants-founder-goes-on-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Corbyn to take part in Scottish Borders festival later this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Corbyn will return to the Beyond Borders International Festival later this month, joining Nicola Sturgeon, Lyse Doucet and other high-profile speakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jeremy-corbyn-to-take-part-in-scottish-borders-festival-later-this-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jeremy-corbyn-to-take-part-in-scottish-borders-festival-later-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Whether on the podium or imagining our victory, women have a right to be here']]></title><description><![CDATA[Resilience and confidence are both key enablers but allowing themselves permission to dream is the greatest gift that girls can give themselves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whether-on-the-podium-or-imagining-our-victory-women-have-a-right-to-be-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/whether-on-the-podium-or-imagining-our-victory-women-have-a-right-to-be-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scotland must break workplace barriers to widen opportunity for all']]></title><description><![CDATA[Maximising the potential of all is an imperative that must not be derailed by opposition to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-must-break-workplace-barriers-to-widen-opportunity-for-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-must-break-workplace-barriers-to-widen-opportunity-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dundee student accommodation with unique halal concept goes on sale for £1.1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose House, home to the UK's first purpose-designed halal student accommodation, has been listed for sale as its owners look to expand the concept nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dundee-student-accommodation-with-unique-halal-concept-goes-on-sale-for-11m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dundee-student-accommodation-with-unique-halal-concept-goes-on-sale-for-11m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorway junction closed by vehicle on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy motorway junction has been closed while emergency services fight to extinguish a vehicle fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorway-junction-closed-by-vehicle-on-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/motorway-junction-closed-by-vehicle-on-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has The Herald revealed a list of the top 50 Edinburgh festivals powerbrokers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Edinburgh&rsquo;s festivals burst into life, the spotlight has been turned on the individuals playing crucial roles over the next few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-has-the-herald-revealed-a-list-of-the-top-50-edinburgh-festivals-powerbrokers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-has-the-herald-revealed-a-list-of-the-top-50-edinburgh-festivals-powerbrokers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned after crash shuts key rural route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drivers-warned-after-crash-shuts-key-rural-route/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/drivers-warned-after-crash-shuts-key-rural-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games garden to be replanted in Port Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The garden of 2,400 plants was where King Charles and Queen Camilla emerged from a Tardis at the start of the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/commonwealth-games-garden-to-be-replanted-in-port-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/commonwealth-games-garden-to-be-replanted-in-port-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 172 jobs are at risk at one of Scotland's biggest whisky companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diageo is cutting $1bn in costs and 172 Scottish jobs are at risk. Here's why the whisky giant believes the overhaul is necessary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-172-jobs-are-at-risk-at-one-of-scotlands-biggest-whisky-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-172-jobs-are-at-risk-at-one-of-scotlands-biggest-whisky-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackton Distillery's very first single malt will delight Scotland's whisky lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developed with true whisky lovers at its heart, RAER&rsquo;s first single malt is attracting strong demand ahead of launch, writes Nan Spowart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jackton-distillerys-very-first-single-malt-will-delight-scotlands-whisky-lovers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jackton-distillerys-very-first-single-malt-will-delight-scotlands-whisky-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire funding row intensifies as SNP accuse council chief of 'petty party politics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Four weeks after the blaze at 109-112 Princes Street, Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth met with council leader Jane Meagher to confirm the funding package.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-funding-row-intensifies-as-snp-accuse-council-chief-of-petty-party-politics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-funding-row-intensifies-as-snp-accuse-council-chief-of-petty-party-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University staff begin strike action over job cuts and redundancy fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The walkout is part of a long-running dispute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-staff-begin-strike-action-over-job-cuts-and-redundancy-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-staff-begin-strike-action-over-job-cuts-and-redundancy-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of wildfire cordon around village to be lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road and access restrictions have been in place around the Glenmore area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/part-of-wildfire-cordon-around-village-to-be-lifted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/part-of-wildfire-cordon-around-village-to-be-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Idea that Scotland can host biggest data centres in the world, is pie in the sky'&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed data centre in Argyll has announced it is &ldquo;stalled if not halted&rdquo;, citing grid connection issues. Is it time for speculation to slow down?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/idea-that-scotland-can-host-biggest-data-centres-in-the-world-is-pie-in-the-skynbsp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/idea-that-scotland-can-host-biggest-data-centres-in-the-world-is-pie-in-the-skynbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge allows Lockerbie suspect's alleged confession to be used at US trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi has been accused of building the bomb that brought down Pan Am 103 in 1988, killing 270 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-allows-lockerbie-suspects-alleged-confession-to-be-used-at-us-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-allows-lockerbie-suspects-alleged-confession-to-be-used-at-us-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots arts bosses urge investment while warning of 'significant' financial pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's top art bosses have urged ministers to recognise museums and galleries as drivers of jobs, tourism and economic growth while warning they face "significant" financial pressures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-arts-bosses-urge-investment-while-warning-of-significant-financial-pressures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scots-arts-bosses-urge-investment-while-warning-of-significant-financial-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cramped to champion at John Murray's Moray Golf Club pro shop]]></title><description><![CDATA["Being a good communicator and comfortable with people can take you a long way in this industry, sometimes more than pure playing ability"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-cramped-to-champion-at-john-murrays-moray-golf-club-pro-shop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/from-cramped-to-champion-at-john-murrays-moray-golf-club-pro-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explained: International students are not taking Scots' places at university]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some claim that Scottish students are being &ldquo;squeezed out&rdquo; of university places in favour of international recruits, but this is not the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/explained-international-students-are-not-taking-scots-places-at-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/explained-international-students-are-not-taking-scots-places-at-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unacceptable for Scotland’: Fresh row over Napier University course]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish Government paper has branded Edinburgh Napier&rsquo;s largely online neonatal nurse course &ldquo;unacceptable for Scotland&rdquo;, amid wider fears over staffing, skills and safety in maternity care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unacceptable-for-scotland-fresh-row-over-napier-university-course/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unacceptable-for-scotland-fresh-row-over-napier-university-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineering group collapsed into administration with all jobs lost owing £3m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish engineering group operating two factories fell into administration after 42 years owing &pound;3 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/engineering-group-collapsed-into-administration-with-all-jobs-lost-owing-3m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/engineering-group-collapsed-into-administration-with-all-jobs-lost-owing-3m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline targets route expansion after major investment in Glasgow base]]></title><description><![CDATA[easyJet hands vote of confidence to Glasgow as BP announces North Sea exit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airline-targets-route-expansion-after-major-investment-in-glasgow-base/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airline-targets-route-expansion-after-major-investment-in-glasgow-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish family firm's strawberries are flying off shelves in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[For berry growers in Scotland the weather is never far away from conversations around quality of crop, volume and yield &ndash; and for soft fruit afficionados the arrival of punnets of homegrown strawberries in supermarkets, farm shops and independent outlets across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-family-firms-strawberries-are-flying-off-shelves-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-family-firms-strawberries-are-flying-off-shelves-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe to be staged as 500 new shows join line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record number of productions from 74 countries will be staged across nearly 300 venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/biggest-ever-edinburgh-festival-fringe-to-be-staged-as-500-new-shows-join-line-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/biggest-ever-edinburgh-festival-fringe-to-be-staged-as-500-new-shows-join-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sturgeons-criticisms-of-swinney-reveal-tensions-in-snp-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project to conserve Scotland's rare 'wee trees' secures funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grant means conservationists can go ahead with mapping surviving areas of woodland that grow high up on mountainsides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/project-to-conserve-scotlands-rare-wee-trees-secures-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/project-to-conserve-scotlands-rare-wee-trees-secures-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American sea captain is new owner of 'haunted' Highland castle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lance Holmquist and his wife Suzanne, a TV producer, are the new owners of historic Carbisdale Castle in Sutherland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/american-sea-captain-is-new-owner-of-haunted-highland-castle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/american-sea-captain-is-new-owner-of-haunted-highland-castle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amanda-knox-defends-fringe-comedy-show-after-claims-it-will-trivialise-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/amanda-knox-defends-fringe-comedy-show-after-claims-it-will-trivialise-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms affected by Cairngorms wildfire offered support from £3m fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish government says the grants will offer firms "immediate relief".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firms-affected-by-cairngorms-wildfire-offered-support-from-3m-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firms-affected-by-cairngorms-wildfire-offered-support-from-3m-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police 'key' details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boxer-charged-with-killing-aid-worker-in-athens-after-his-wife-gave-police-key-details/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/boxer-charged-with-killing-aid-worker-in-athens-after-his-wife-gave-police-key-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayden Moy killer to appeal 16-year sentence for beach murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kayden-moy-killer-to-appeal-16-year-sentence-for-beach-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kayden-moy-killer-to-appeal-16-year-sentence-for-beach-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Services safe to resume after hospital fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety checks confirm the Knoll Hospital in Duns is able to reopen to outpatients from Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/services-safe-to-resume-after-hospital-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/services-safe-to-resume-after-hospital-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's tribute to 'kind and selfless' aid worker killed in Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of Elisabeth Ross was found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens on 18 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/familys-tribute-to-kind-and-selfless-aid-worker-killed-in-greece/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/familys-tribute-to-kind-and-selfless-aid-worker-killed-in-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The luxury vehicle was bought for &pound;124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a &pound;400,000 embezzlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-write-off-value-of-murrell-motorhome-in-party-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/test-rocket-launch-from-shetland-spaceport-put-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/test-rocket-launch-from-shetland-spaceport-put-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's richest man gets go-ahead to revamp Loch Ness pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anders Holch Povlsen's WildLand project is proposing to add a cafe and shop to the Dores Inn site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-richest-man-gets-go-ahead-to-revamp-loch-ness-pub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-richest-man-gets-go-ahead-to-revamp-loch-ness-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Billy Connolly exhibition coming to Glasgow in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Connolly's Big Wee Exhibition will be at the city's Kelvingrove Art Gallery from next June .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sir-billy-connolly-exhibition-coming-to-glasgow-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sir-billy-connolly-exhibition-coming-to-glasgow-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police make 49 arrests in first month of Edinburgh city centre crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new city centre unit is part-funded by money collected from Edinburgh's tourist tax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-make-49-arrests-in-first-month-of-edinburgh-city-centre-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-make-49-arrests-in-first-month-of-edinburgh-city-centre-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic champion curler Muirhead revokes retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead revokes her retirement, saying being Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games has inspired her to return to curling after four years away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/olympic-champion-curler-muirhead-revokes-retirement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/olympic-champion-curler-muirhead-revokes-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic champion curler Muirhead comes out of retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead revokes her retirement, saying being Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games has inspired her to return to curling after four years away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/olympic-champion-curler-muirhead-comes-out-of-retirement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/olympic-champion-curler-muirhead-comes-out-of-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: The Elisabeth Ross murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh aid worker&rsquo;s body was found in a suitcase in Greece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-elisabeth-ross-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-elisabeth-ross-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-devastated-by-death-of-girl-9-as-man-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/family-devastated-by-death-of-girl-9-as-man-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow firm expands leadership team with two senior appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAB has appointed Malcolm Crawford and promoted Iain Walker to support growth across Glasgow and central Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-firm-expands-leadership-team-with-two-senior-appointments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-firm-expands-leadership-team-with-two-senior-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden, central London]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-arrested-after-four-men-stabbed-in-covent-garden-central-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/woman-arrested-after-four-men-stabbed-in-covent-garden-central-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly £1.4 million planned for repairs at historic Aberdeen Beach Ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen&rsquo;s historic Beach Ballroom is set for &pound;1.39 million improvement works including repairs, accessibility upgrades and energy efficiency improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-14-million-planned-for-repairs-at-historic-aberdeen-beach-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nearly-14-million-planned-for-repairs-at-historic-aberdeen-beach-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney defends 'strong' SNP election campaign after Sturgeon memoir attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney has defended his Holyrood election campaign following an attack from Nicola Sturgeon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-defends-strong-snp-election-campaign-after-sturgeon-memoir-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-defends-strong-snp-election-campaign-after-sturgeon-memoir-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Katie Paterson is one of Scotland’s most ambitious artists right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Paterson's projects span centuries, glaciers and galaxies &mdash; and Afterlife at Collective brings that scale into sharp, unsettling focus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-katie-paterson-is-one-of-scotlands-most-ambitious-artists-right-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-katie-paterson-is-one-of-scotlands-most-ambitious-artists-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of tickets snapped up for Glasgow Halloween event]]></title><description><![CDATA[GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow Botanic Gardens this October with a new Zombie Zoo theme after thousands of tickets were sold on launch day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-tickets-snapped-up-for-glasgow-halloween-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-tickets-snapped-up-for-glasgow-halloween-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My career highlight? Finally winning the Lupe Pintos Chilli Cook-Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom McBride is the head chef at The Blackbird restaurant and cocktail bar in Edinburgh. This week, he takes on our chef Q&amp;A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-career-highlight-finally-winning-the-lupe-pintos-chilli-cook-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/my-career-highlight-finally-winning-the-lupe-pintos-chilli-cook-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning chef opens new restaurant in former BrewDog pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[An award-winning chef has opened a new restaurant in St Andrews after weeks of renovation work to convert a former BrewDog pub site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/award-winning-chef-opens-new-restaurant-in-former-brewdog-pub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/award-winning-chef-opens-new-restaurant-in-former-brewdog-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jenny Gilruth defends Scottish Government's response to Princes Street fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics have accused ministers of turning a blind eye to the blaze and the subsequent disruption to Edinburgh's tram network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jenny-gilruth-defends-scottish-governments-response-to-princes-street-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jenny-gilruth-defends-scottish-governments-response-to-princes-street-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teaching children about money is an investment in their future]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s clear that starting to save sooner, even in small amounts, greatly increases the chance of a secure retirement, writes Laura Crowe, Group Director at Acumen Financial Planning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teaching-children-about-money-is-an-investment-in-their-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/teaching-children-about-money-is-an-investment-in-their-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive engagement with clients is key to sales success at Corum Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corum Property reports Scotland&rsquo;s market remains strong and positive, with good communication and close collaboration both vital for sales results]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/positive-engagement-with-clients-is-key-to-sales-success-at-corum-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/positive-engagement-with-clients-is-key-to-sales-success-at-corum-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine year old girl killed in Arbroath named by police as family pay tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nine-year-old girl who was killed in Abroath has been named by police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nine-year-old-girl-killed-in-arbroath-named-by-police-as-family-pay-tribute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nine-year-old-girl-killed-in-arbroath-named-by-police-as-family-pay-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh manufacturer behind world's first accessible roundabout celebrates 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh-based Inclusive Play is celebrating 20 years of creating accessible playground equipment after joining the Made in Britain network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-manufacturer-behind-worlds-first-accessible-roundabout-celebrates-20-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-manufacturer-behind-worlds-first-accessible-roundabout-celebrates-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Fife naval home once used by Rosyth commander set for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic Admiral's House in North Queensferry will go to auction this month with a &pound;300,000 guide price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-fife-naval-home-once-used-by-rosyth-commander-set-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-fife-naval-home-once-used-by-rosyth-commander-set-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Nicola Sturgeon planning to leave the SNP for the Greens?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicola Sturgeon has put further distance between herself and the SNP by heaping more praise on the Scottish Greens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-nicola-sturgeon-planning-to-leave-the-snp-for-the-greens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/is-nicola-sturgeon-planning-to-leave-the-snp-for-the-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish North Sea oil rig decommissioning firm posts soaring profits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish company involved in decommissioning oil and gas energy industry infrastructure has posted soaring profits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-north-sea-oil-rig-decommissioning-firm-posts-soaring-profits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-north-sea-oil-rig-decommissioning-firm-posts-soaring-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scottish property hotspot where house prices are falling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growth is being driven by people seeking affordable homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-property-hotspot-where-house-prices-are-falling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-scottish-property-hotspot-where-house-prices-are-falling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver, 33, dies at scene of crash which closed bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old driver has died at the scene of a crash which saw a bridge closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-33-dies-at-scene-of-crash-which-closed-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/driver-33-dies-at-scene-of-crash-which-closed-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen Airport upgrades all accessible toilets to become fully stoma-friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen International Airport has upgraded all accessible toilets and baby change rooms to become stoma-friendly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-airport-upgrades-all-accessible-toilets-to-become-fully-stoma-friendly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/aberdeen-airport-upgrades-all-accessible-toilets-to-become-fully-stoma-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is really going on with the former CCA arts venue and its 50-year archive? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government and Creative Scotland are under fire more than six months after the arts venue went into liquidation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-really-going-on-with-the-former-cca-arts-venue-and-its-50-year-archive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-is-really-going-on-with-the-former-cca-arts-venue-and-its-50-year-archive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilded Balloon returns to Teviot Row House after three years away from the Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilded Balloon has returned to Teviot Row House for the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe with 225 shows after a three-year absence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gilded-balloon-returns-to-teviot-row-house-after-three-years-away-from-the-fringe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/gilded-balloon-returns-to-teviot-row-house-after-three-years-away-from-the-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TrinityBridge offer hands-on control of investments for video gaming innovators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advice on long-term financial planning and investment management needs is essential for an industry where winning is the goal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trinitybridge-offer-hands-on-control-of-investments-for-video-gaming-innovators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/trinitybridge-offer-hands-on-control-of-investments-for-video-gaming-innovators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Record-breaking' flight from Scottish airport thrills enthusiasts worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prestwick Airport is at the centre of a potentially record-breaking flight that has captured the attention of aviation enthusiasts worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/record-breaking-flight-from-scottish-airport-thrills-enthusiasts-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/record-breaking-flight-from-scottish-airport-thrills-enthusiasts-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government finally confirms £5m funding for Edinburgh following blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month's blaze at 109-112 Princes Street seriously damaged the B-listed structure and resulted in the partial closure of the city's tram network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-finally-confirms-5m-funding-for-edinburgh-following-blaze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-finally-confirms-5m-funding-for-edinburgh-following-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-saving defibrillators installed at South Gyle and Dalmeny ScotRail stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[New defibrillators have been installed at South Gyle and Dalmeny stations to improve emergency response and help save lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/life-saving-defibrillators-installed-at-south-gyle-and-dalmeny-scotrail-stations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/life-saving-defibrillators-installed-at-south-gyle-and-dalmeny-scotrail-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The &pound;60,000 pension rule catching workers out &ndash; and many don't realise for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25. Experts explain why more savers are facing unexpected tax bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-pound60000-pension-rule-catching-workers-out-ndash-and-many-dont-realise-for-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-pound60000-pension-rule-catching-workers-out-ndash-and-many-dont-realise-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher &amp; Donaldson opens first East Lothian location at Archerfield Walled Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award-winning family bakery Fisher &amp; Donaldson has opened its first East Lothian location at Archerfield Walled Garden's refurbished food market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fisher-amp-donaldson-opens-first-east-lothian-location-at-archerfield-walled-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fisher-amp-donaldson-opens-first-east-lothian-location-at-archerfield-walled-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police continue to probe disorder at football ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have appealed for witnesses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-continue-to-probe-disorder-at-football-ground/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-continue-to-probe-disorder-at-football-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh airport travel guide: what to know before you fly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh Airport is a major transportation hub, serving more than 17 million travellers each year. If you're planning on travelling from Edinburgh Airport in the near future, it always pays to prepare in advance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-travel-guide-what-to-know-before-you-fly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-airport-travel-guide-what-to-know-before-you-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Futures Institute shortlisted for prestigious 2026 RIBA Reinvention Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edinburgh Futures Institute has been shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA Reinvention Award, recognising excellence in transforming historic buildings through sustainable reuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-futures-institute-shortlisted-for-prestigious-2026-riba-reinvention-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/edinburgh-futures-institute-shortlisted-for-prestigious-2026-riba-reinvention-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over death of nine-year-old girl on industrial estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man arrested in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath has been charged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-death-of-nine-year-old-girl-on-industrial-estate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-over-death-of-nine-year-old-girl-on-industrial-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Find an udder route':  Herd of cows blocks key rural road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The animals disrupted traffic for around an hour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/find-an-udder-route-herd-of-cows-blocks-key-rural-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/find-an-udder-route-herd-of-cows-blocks-key-rural-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow rain warning for Scotland with thunderstorms incoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thundery downpours are on the way. Is your area ready?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/yellow-rain-warning-for-scotland-with-thunderstorms-incoming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/yellow-rain-warning-for-scotland-with-thunderstorms-incoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man suspected of murdering Elisabeth-Jane Ross arrives at Athens court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 26-year-old, who was initially detained on illegal weapons possession charges, is facing a murder charge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-suspected-of-murdering-elisabeth-jane-ross-arrives-at-athens-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-suspected-of-murdering-elisabeth-jane-ross-arrives-at-athens-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s TV star believed dead by internet on Edinburgh Fringe debut show]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2002, the longtime presenter of children&rsquo;s television series Blue's Clues left the show, sparking years of rumours and scuttlebut about what happened next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/childrens-tv-star-believed-dead-by-internet-on-edinburgh-fringe-debut-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/childrens-tv-star-believed-dead-by-internet-on-edinburgh-fringe-debut-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not delivering': Watchdog advised ministers to scrap Scotland&rsquo;s maternity taskforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s Patient Safety Commissioner urged ministers to scrap the maternity taskforce, warning it was failing to act with the urgency required.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/not-delivering-watchdog-advised-ministers-to-scrap-scotlandrsquos-maternity-taskforce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/not-delivering-watchdog-advised-ministers-to-scrap-scotlandrsquos-maternity-taskforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liquidator appointed to Scottish building firm after HMRC court action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish builder and developer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-building-firm-after-hmrc-court-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/liquidator-appointed-to-scottish-building-firm-after-hmrc-court-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New rules on single-sex spaces starting branded 'major setback for human rights']]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance on the use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces comes into force on Wednesday, almost a year and a half after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, as opponents say it marks a "major setback for human rights."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-rules-on-single-sex-spaces-starting-branded-major-setback-for-human-rights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-rules-on-single-sex-spaces-starting-branded-major-setback-for-human-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SFA told to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for Gianni Infantino]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SFA have been told to 'cut the dithering' and withdraw their support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sfa-told-to-stop-dithering-and-withdraw-support-for-gianni-infantino/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sfa-told-to-stop-dithering-and-withdraw-support-for-gianni-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish musician and Trashcan Sinatras guitarist John Douglas has died aged 62]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Douglas, a songwriter and guitarist in the Scottish indie rock band Trashcan Sinatras, has died at the age of 62.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-musician-and-trashcan-sinatras-guitarist-john-douglas-has-died-aged-62/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-musician-and-trashcan-sinatras-guitarist-john-douglas-has-died-aged-62/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Murrell lawyers claim legal aid bill following embezzlement sentencing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxpayers are now funding legal aid payments to the lawyer of Peter Murrell following his embezzlement sentencing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peter-murrell-lawyers-claim-legal-aid-bill-following-embezzlement-sentencing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/peter-murrell-lawyers-claim-legal-aid-bill-following-embezzlement-sentencing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monica Lennon battles to reach Scottish Labour ballot despite backing from rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monica Lennon is running out of road in the Scottish Labour leadership contest, with only three undeclared MSPs left.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/monica-lennon-battles-to-reach-scottish-labour-ballot-despite-backing-from-rival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/monica-lennon-battles-to-reach-scottish-labour-ballot-despite-backing-from-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard Rock Caf&eacute; Edinburgh launches global competition to find Scotland's next star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard Rock Caf&eacute; Edinburgh is inviting singer-songwriters, bands and DJs to compete in the global Hard Rock Rising contest with a $10,000 prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hard-rock-cafeacute-edinburgh-launches-global-competition-to-find-scotlands-next-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hard-rock-cafeacute-edinburgh-launches-global-competition-to-find-scotlands-next-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unbelievably frustrating': Benedetti blasts tourist tax impact as Festival loses out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival is seeking a visitor levy rethink in time for its 80th anniversary next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unbelievably-frustrating-benedetti-blasts-tourist-tax-impact-as-festival-loses-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/unbelievably-frustrating-benedetti-blasts-tourist-tax-impact-as-festival-loses-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do we know so far about BP's North Sea plans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BP sent shockwaves throughout Scotland with plan to sell its North Sea assets. Here's what we know so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-do-we-know-so-far-about-bps-north-sea-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-do-we-know-so-far-about-bps-north-sea-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shares in Irn-Bru soft drink maker AG Barr fall flat on supply chain failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors unforgiving of the missed opportunity to boost sales during a summer spell of warm weather and major sporting events]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shares-in-irn-bru-soft-drink-maker-ag-barr-fall-flat-on-supply-chain-failures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/shares-in-irn-bru-soft-drink-maker-ag-barr-fall-flat-on-supply-chain-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge questions Scots ethics watchdog's handling of councillor's free speech battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has questioned whether Scotland's ethical watchdog can properly assess Glasgow Labour councillor Fiona Higgins' free speech defence to misconduct allegations after refusing to consider evidence she says is central to it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-questions-scots-ethics-watchdogs-handling-of-councillors-free-speech-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/judge-questions-scots-ethics-watchdogs-handling-of-councillors-free-speech-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Tories accuse SNP of 'job-for-the-boys' as former MP lands top arts role]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Tories have accused the SNP of making "another jobs-for-the-boys appointment" after former MP John Nicolson was named as one of seven new trustees to the board of the National Galleries of Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-tories-accuse-snp-of-job-for-the-boys-as-former-mp-lands-top-arts-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-tories-accuse-snp-of-job-for-the-boys-as-former-mp-lands-top-arts-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The exam board has many responsbilities, the attainment gap is not one of them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qualifications Scotland has many responsibilities, but addressing the attainment gap is not one of them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-exam-board-has-many-responsbilities-the-attainment-gap-is-not-one-of-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/the-exam-board-has-many-responsbilities-the-attainment-gap-is-not-one-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Page 3 star talks posing topless, revenge porn and Ted Lasso ahead of Fringe debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former glamour model and Page 3 star Keeley Hazell is bringing her darkly comic one-woman show, Everyone's Seen My Tits, to the Edinburgh Fringe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-page-3-star-talks-posing-topless-revenge-porn-and-ted-lasso-ahead-of-fringe-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ex-page-3-star-talks-posing-topless-revenge-porn-and-ted-lasso-ahead-of-fringe-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which area has the best grades? Key takeaways from Scotland's exam results]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 130,000 Scottish students have found out how they did in their exams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/which-area-has-the-best-grades-key-takeaways-from-scotlands-exam-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/which-area-has-the-best-grades-key-takeaways-from-scotlands-exam-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish exam results day 2026: What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 148,000 people across Scotland will receive their results on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-exam-results-day-2026-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-exam-results-day-2026-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's papers: Arrest after girl killed and suitcase murder suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-arrest-after-girl-killed-and-suitcase-murder-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-papers-arrest-after-girl-killed-and-suitcase-murder-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow residential drug service to close over rent and repairs dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service run by the charity Turning Point Scotland will shut down, while a nearby drug crisis centre will move to the site instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-residential-drug-service-to-close-over-rent-and-repairs-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-residential-drug-service-to-close-over-rent-and-repairs-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Sportscene highlights of Celtic's win over Dundee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership match between Celtic v Dundee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-sportscene-highlights-of-celtics-win-over-dundee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/watch-sportscene-highlights-of-celtics-win-over-dundee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tierney-shows-value-as-celtic-title-defence-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/tierney-shows-value-as-celtic-title-defence-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested after cannabis plants worth at least £1.3m discovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,600 plants were discovered after police carried out a search of premises in Dovecote Street, Hawick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/four-arrested-after-cannabis-plants-worth-at-least-13m-discovered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/four-arrested-after-cannabis-plants-worth-at-least-13m-discovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighting continues at site of Cairngorms wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident south of Aviemore began more than two weeks ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighting-continues-at-site-of-cairngorms-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighting-continues-at-site-of-cairngorms-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church tribute to 'precious' missionary found dead in suitcase in Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elisabeth-Jane Ross was described as a dedicated missionary who 'cared for people all over the world'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/church-tribute-to-precious-missionary-found-dead-in-suitcase-in-greece/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/church-tribute-to-precious-missionary-found-dead-in-suitcase-in-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish islanders refused permission to stage annual seabird chicks hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year hundreds of gannet chicks are killed for their meat on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-islanders-refused-permission-to-stage-annual-seabird-chicks-hunt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-islanders-refused-permission-to-stage-annual-seabird-chicks-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast:  The race to replace Sarwar turns sour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monica Lennon says Scottish Labour contest 'reeks of misogyny'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-race-to-replace-sarwar-turns-sour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-race-to-replace-sarwar-turns-sour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapist taxi driver gives up operator's licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision to allow David Brown to hold the licences led to a political row and resignation of four councillors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rapist-taxi-driver-gives-up-operators-licences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rapist-taxi-driver-gives-up-operators-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church leader sent indecent messages to vigilante who was posing as children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Ware admitted attempting to communicate with two people he thought were girls aged 13 and 14 in Aberdeenshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/church-leader-sent-indecent-messages-to-vigilante-who-was-posing-as-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/church-leader-sent-indecent-messages-to-vigilante-who-was-posing-as-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over death of nine-year-old girl found injured in industrial estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The girl, from West Yorkshire, was found injured at the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath shortly after midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-over-death-of-nine-year-old-girl-found-injured-in-industrial-estate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-arrested-over-death-of-nine-year-old-girl-found-injured-in-industrial-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norman font moved 500 miles 'for King's benefit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Philip arranged for it to be transported to Scotland from St Michael's Church in Shropshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/norman-font-moved-500-miles-for-kings-benefit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/norman-font-moved-500-miles-for-kings-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic drawn against LASK as other Scottish sides discover opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as four other Scottish sides discover potential Europa League and Conference League opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-drawn-against-lask-as-other-scottish-sides-discover-opponents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/celtic-drawn-against-lask-as-other-scottish-sides-discover-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pygmy hippo born at Edinburgh Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born to parents Otto and Gloria, the endangered pygmy hippo calf arrived on 31 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pygmy-hippo-born-at-edinburgh-zoo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pygmy-hippo-born-at-edinburgh-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandie Peggie's employment tribunal appeal to go ahead next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nurse was suspended by NHS Fife after she objected to sharing a female changing room with a transgender doctor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sandie-peggies-employment-tribunal-appeal-to-go-ahead-next-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/sandie-peggies-employment-tribunal-appeal-to-go-ahead-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow hailed for saving Games as baton passes to Amdavad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-hailed-for-saving-games-as-baton-passes-to-amdavad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-hailed-for-saving-games-as-baton-passes-to-amdavad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker, 63, seriously injured in motorway attack by gang in four cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the "targeted" attack on the M74 near Lesmahagow was carried out by people who had been in four cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/biker-63-seriously-injured-in-motorway-attack-by-gang-in-four-cars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/biker-63-seriously-injured-in-motorway-attack-by-gang-in-four-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Glasgow a successful Games for Team Scotland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you assess the success of Team Scotland after the 2026 Commonwealth Games comes to a close on home soil?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/was-glasgow-a-successful-games-for-team-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/was-glasgow-a-successful-games-for-team-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restored statues start returning to George Square as delayed £20m revamp continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge milestone has been reached in the redevelopment of Glasgow's George Square as a lorry loaded with statues has been pictured en route to the multi-million-pound project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restored-statues-start-returning-to-george-square-as-delayed-20m-revamp-continues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/restored-statues-start-returning-to-george-square-as-delayed-20m-revamp-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swinney vows ‘strongest personal leadership’ to tackle male violence against women]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Swinney has said he will give his &ldquo;strongest personal leadership&rdquo; to tackling male violence against women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-vows-strongest-personal-leadership-to-tackle-male-violence-against-women/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/swinney-vows-strongest-personal-leadership-to-tackle-male-violence-against-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Nicola Sturgeon say about Peter Murrell in her new foreword of her memoir?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new 6,000-word foreword to her memoir, Nicola Sturgeon says her estranged husband exposed her to suspicion and humiliation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-nicola-sturgeon-say-about-peter-murrell-in-her-new-foreword-of-her-memoir/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-nicola-sturgeon-say-about-peter-murrell-in-her-new-foreword-of-her-memoir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All trains on busy ScotRail lines face major disruption due to 'signalling issue']]></title><description><![CDATA[Train travellers are facing major disruption on ScotRail services on the east coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-trains-on-busy-scotrail-lines-face-major-disruption-due-to-signalling-issue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/all-trains-on-busy-scotrail-lines-face-major-disruption-due-to-signalling-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two firefighting helicopters collide while tackling Greek wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a wind-driven wildfire in the Porto Germeno area, west of Athens. Footage showed one of the aircraft crashing to the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-firefighting-helicopters-collide-while-tackling-greek-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-firefighting-helicopters-collide-while-tackling-greek-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guga hunt license decision should be delayed amid 'transparency' concerns, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Western Isles MP has called for the final decision on whether the controversial guga hunt should be granted a licence for this year, over his concerns about the transparency of the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/guga-hunt-license-decision-should-be-delayed-amid-transparency-concerns-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/guga-hunt-license-decision-should-be-delayed-amid-transparency-concerns-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Athens over death of Scottish woman found in suitcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-in-athens-over-death-of-scottish-woman-found-in-suitcase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-charged-in-athens-over-death-of-scottish-woman-found-in-suitcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish motorway lane closures as police at scene of 'disturbance' on carriageway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "disturbance" is causing major disruption on one of Scotland's busiest motorways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-motorway-lane-closures-as-police-at-scene-of-disturbance-on-carriageway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-motorway-lane-closures-as-police-at-scene-of-disturbance-on-carriageway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe hits the market after being run by same family for 60 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Cafe in Barrhead is a favourite among locals and visitors alike]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cafe-hits-the-market-after-being-run-by-same-family-for-60-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/cafe-hits-the-market-after-being-run-by-same-family-for-60-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish city centre road closed over 'unsafe' building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish town's city centre road has been closed due to an 'unsafe' building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-city-centre-road-closed-over-unsafe-building/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-city-centre-road-closed-over-unsafe-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedgehog found in theatre car park 'doing so well' after losing spines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick the hedgehog was spotted in Lochgelly and was suffering from ringworm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hedgehog-found-in-theatre-car-park-doing-so-well-after-losing-spines/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hedgehog-found-in-theatre-car-park-doing-so-well-after-losing-spines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major winner Paul Lawrie launches new Home of Golf Hub in St Andrews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hub offers exhibitions, information, photography and retail and is intended as a window into the work of St Andrews Links Trust]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-winner-paul-lawrie-launches-new-home-of-golf-hub-in-st-andrews/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/major-winner-paul-lawrie-launches-new-home-of-golf-hub-in-st-andrews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP ministers knew Monklands hospital was unaffordable before the election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Gray and two fellow ministers were briefed in March that NHS assessors could not recommend the &pound;2.1bn Monklands project, weeks before he campaigned on it during the Holyrood election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-ministers-knew-monklands-hospital-was-unaffordable-before-the-election/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-ministers-knew-monklands-hospital-was-unaffordable-before-the-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men charged after cannabis worth £375,000 seized at ferry port]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested and charged after police seized &pound;375,000 worth of cannabis from a van in Cairnryan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-men-charged-after-cannabis-worth-375000-seized-at-ferry-port/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/two-men-charged-after-cannabis-worth-375000-seized-at-ferry-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in hospital with serious injuries after crash in the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road policing officers are appealing for information after a crash in the Highlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-crash-in-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-crash-in-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow city centre streets cordoned off by police following incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two streets in Glasgow city centre have been closed to traffic due to a police incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-city-centre-streets-cordoned-off-by-police-following-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-city-centre-streets-cordoned-off-by-police-following-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the jungle:  behind the scenes of Edinburgh's Palm Houses revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rooted in the same spot for generations, the elaborate fronds and gnarly trunks of the palm trees crammed into one of Edinburgh&rsquo;s architectural gems stretched ever taller towards the glass roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/welcome-to-the-jungle-behind-the-scenes-of-edinburghs-palm-houses-revival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/welcome-to-the-jungle-behind-the-scenes-of-edinburghs-palm-houses-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I walked around Leith and learned why it deserves to be the UK's next Town of Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leith is one of just 15 UK towns to be shortlisted for the 2028 Town of Culture award, from an initial list of almost 400.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-walked-around-leith-and-learned-why-it-deserves-to-be-the-uks-next-town-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/i-walked-around-leith-and-learned-why-it-deserves-to-be-the-uks-next-town-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight years after the buyout, Ulva's 'grand island' revival has turned a corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the side of a small slipway on the edge of Mull, travellers slide a panel on a signal board from white to red to hail the ferry to take them the few hundred metres across the water to Ulva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/eight-years-after-the-buyout-ulvas-grand-island-revival-has-turned-a-corner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/eight-years-after-the-buyout-ulvas-grand-island-revival-has-turned-a-corner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Scotland netball star starts new career as NHS doctor after Glasgow 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde welcomed nearly 300 newly qualified doctors as they began their Foundation Year 1 (FY1) training programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/team-scotland-netball-star-starts-new-career-as-nhs-doctor-after-glasgow-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/team-scotland-netball-star-starts-new-career-as-nhs-doctor-after-glasgow-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ginger-hair-portraits-show-unexpected-golden-thread-connecting-americans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/ginger-hair-portraits-show-unexpected-golden-thread-connecting-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters work through the night to tackle blaze at landfill site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters have worked through the night to tackle a blaze at a landfill site in Aberdeenshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-work-through-the-night-to-tackle-blaze-at-landfill-site/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/firefighters-work-through-the-night-to-tackle-blaze-at-landfill-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People were aghast': Is separating calves from their mothers a welfare issue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[All but a few dairy farms separate their cows from calves within a day of birth. But at The Ethical Dairy they do it differently. Is this a welfare revolution?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/people-were-aghast-is-separating-calves-from-their-mothers-a-welfare-issue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/people-were-aghast-is-separating-calves-from-their-mothers-a-welfare-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV confirms iconic show to return after 29 years with popular TV star as new host]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV is reviving Name That Tune for the first time in 29 years, with presenter Alison Hammond set to host the brand-new series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/itv-confirms-iconic-show-to-return-after-29-years-with-popular-tv-star-as-new-host/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/itv-confirms-iconic-show-to-return-after-29-years-with-popular-tv-star-as-new-host/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It defies belief the truly divine 'voice of God' Liz Fraser hailed from Grangemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOST bands don&rsquo;t like being assigned a genre. They&rsquo;re all unique, they say, as one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/it-defies-belief-the-truly-divine-voice-of-god-liz-fraser-hailed-from-grangemouth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/it-defies-belief-the-truly-divine-voice-of-god-liz-fraser-hailed-from-grangemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeline: the recent history of Scotland's exam results scandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since new qualifications were introduced in 2014, Scotland's exam board has been responsible for a series of blunders affecting thousands of pupils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/timeline-the-recent-history-of-scotlands-exam-results-scandals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/timeline-the-recent-history-of-scotlands-exam-results-scandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure mounts as unions tell Glasgow City Council to abandon pursuit of volunteer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow City Council has come under fire over the decision to demand repayment of legal fees for a now-abandoned policy of cutting teachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-mounts-as-unions-tell-glasgow-city-council-to-abandon-pursuit-of-volunteer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/pressure-mounts-as-unions-tell-glasgow-city-council-to-abandon-pursuit-of-volunteer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government made GP-walk in clinic decision without consulting medics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior doctors have warned the Scottish Government put political opportunity over evidence when setting up GP walk-in clinics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-made-gp-walk-in-clinic-decision-without-consulting-medics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-made-gp-walk-in-clinic-decision-without-consulting-medics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Scottish Labour's civil war: Indyref2 and trans rights 'ripping' party apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour's civil war is about more than just who replaces Anas Sarwar as leader. There are fears the party could be left 'irreparably' damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-scottish-labours-civil-war-indyref2-and-trans-rights-ripping-party-apart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/inside-scottish-labours-civil-war-indyref2-and-trans-rights-ripping-party-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William and Kate bring children to second last day of Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/william-and-kate-bring-children-to-second-last-day-of-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/william-and-kate-bring-children-to-second-last-day-of-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow subway station closed as emergency services race to scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelvinhall Subway station is closed after a passenger incident, with no trains stopping there and emergency services on scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-subway-station-closed-as-emergency-services-race-to-scene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-subway-station-closed-as-emergency-services-race-to-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out at north east landfill site as thick smoke billows near road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters were called to the scene at Stoneyhill Quarry near Peterhead at about 14:15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-breaks-out-at-north-east-landfill-site-as-thick-smoke-billows-near-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-breaks-out-at-north-east-landfill-site-as-thick-smoke-billows-near-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James force to pull out of Belladrum headline slot as Tim Booth loses voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival producer Dougie Brown said it was rare to lose a headliner but Razorlight had been asked to step up to the slot on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/james-force-to-pull-out-of-belladrum-headline-slot-as-tim-booth-loses-voice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/james-force-to-pull-out-of-belladrum-headline-slot-as-tim-booth-loses-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads closed as police urge public to avoid area after quarry blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews are dealing with a fire at a north-east quarry, with roads closed and the public urged to stay away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roads-closed-as-police-urge-public-to-avoid-area-after-quarry-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/roads-closed-as-police-urge-public-to-avoid-area-after-quarry-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services attend crash on major north-east route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of a major north-east route has been shut in both directions following a crash near Inverurie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/emergency-services-attend-crash-on-major-north-east-route/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/emergency-services-attend-crash-on-major-north-east-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's busiest single-vessel ferry route out of service due to fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highland Council has apologised for the disruption and inconvenience caused after the Corran Ferry was taken off duty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-busiest-single-vessel-ferry-route-out-of-service-due-to-fault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotlands-busiest-single-vessel-ferry-route-out-of-service-due-to-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visiting Stirling tops Time Out list of the best things to do in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel specialists Time Out has announced a brand-new guide of the best 25 things to do in the UK just now &ndash; and topping the list is a visit to Stirling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/visiting-stirling-tops-time-out-list-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/visiting-stirling-tops-time-out-list-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek police fast-tracking tests to find out how Scottish woman found in suitcase died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are yet unable to say whether the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross is considered murder, but toxicology tests are being fast-tracked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/greek-police-fast-tracking-tests-to-find-out-how-scottish-woman-found-in-suitcase-died/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/greek-police-fast-tracking-tests-to-find-out-how-scottish-woman-found-in-suitcase-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Party animals' flock to Belladrum for festival's final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last day of the Highland festival also features a headliner performance by James.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/party-animals-flock-to-belladrum-for-festivals-final-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/party-animals-flock-to-belladrum-for-festivals-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King's Theatre in Edinburgh re-opens after &pound;41m refurbishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 120-year-old venue has been closed for almost four years while the work was carried out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kings-theatre-in-edinburgh-re-opens-after-pound41m-refurbishment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kings-theatre-in-edinburgh-re-opens-after-pound41m-refurbishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for information following late-night assaults in Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information following two assaults in Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-for-information-following-late-night-assaults-in-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/appeal-for-information-following-late-night-assaults-in-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSP and local businesses call for free parking for two hours to boost city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perth and Kinross Council is being urged to consider introducing two hours&rsquo; free parking in Perth city centre to boost footfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/msp-and-local-businesses-call-for-free-parking-for-two-hours-to-boost-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/msp-and-local-businesses-call-for-free-parking-for-two-hours-to-boost-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Small is beautiful': Fringe by the Sea kicks off in North Berwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of the last two decades, the East Lothian town has offered a breather from the madness of the Edinburgh festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/small-is-beautiful-fringe-by-the-sea-kicks-off-in-north-berwick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/small-is-beautiful-fringe-by-the-sea-kicks-off-in-north-berwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Scotland's biggest city have an elected mayor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question of whether or not Scottish cities like Glasgow should have mayors has become something of a live debate in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/should-scotlands-biggest-city-have-an-elected-mayor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/should-scotlands-biggest-city-have-an-elected-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal fault disrupts trains between Glasgow Central and Kilmarnock]]></title><description><![CDATA[A signal fault has sparked disruption to trains on a Glasgow Central route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/signal-fault-disrupts-trains-between-glasgow-central-and-kilmarnock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/signal-fault-disrupts-trains-between-glasgow-central-and-kilmarnock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 46, dies after crash between car and lorry on A9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision involving a grey Audi A4 and a white Scania HGV happened near Dunkeld at about 06:00 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-46-dies-after-crash-between-car-and-lorry-on-a9/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-46-dies-after-crash-between-car-and-lorry-on-a9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid to allow St Andrews uni accommodation to be used by tourists during holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bid has been made to allow student accommodation in St Andrews to be used for tourists during the holidays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bid-to-allow-st-andrews-uni-accommodation-to-be-used-by-tourists-during-holidays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bid-to-allow-st-andrews-uni-accommodation-to-be-used-by-tourists-during-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 46, dies in crash between car and lorry on A9]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 46-year-old man has died after a crash between a lorry and a car on the A9 in Perthshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-46-dies-in-crash-between-car-and-lorry-on-a9/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-46-dies-in-crash-between-car-and-lorry-on-a9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old schoolhouses among five properties set to be sold by Glasgow City Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old schoolhouses are among five properties which are set to be sold by Glasgow City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/old-schoolhouses-among-five-properties-set-to-be-sold-by-glasgow-city-council/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/old-schoolhouses-among-five-properties-set-to-be-sold-by-glasgow-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JK Rowling centre says Amnesty apology does not solve ‘reputational damage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sexual violence support centre backed by JK Rowling has welcomed an apology from Amnesty International, but said it does not rectify the &ldquo;reputational damage&rdquo; from a controversial briefing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jk-rowling-centre-says-amnesty-apology-does-not-solve-reputational-damage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/jk-rowling-centre-says-amnesty-apology-does-not-solve-reputational-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Alan Carr's unwanted cement animals mean so much to our family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Stephens is proud of her grandad's role in making the items which ended up at the comedian's castle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-alan-carrs-unwanted-cement-animals-mean-so-much-to-our-family/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/why-alan-carrs-unwanted-cement-animals-mean-so-much-to-our-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games boxing official suspended over headbutt probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boxing Scotland has suspended Jon-Paul Hynd while it investigates a number of allegations over his conduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/commonwealth-games-boxing-official-suspended-over-headbutt-probe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/commonwealth-games-boxing-official-suspended-over-headbutt-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to 'pull the plug' on award-winning Scottish salmon farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[An anti-salmon-farm campaigner has written an open letter to all those linked to 'independent' and 'unrivalled' salmon farm, Loch Duart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/call-to-pull-the-plug-on-award-winning-scottish-salmon-farm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/call-to-pull-the-plug-on-award-winning-scottish-salmon-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young people depend on universities being honest about cost-cutting plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[With universities mulling staff cuts and course changes, students receiving their exam results need institutions to be honest about their plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/young-people-depend-on-universities-being-honest-about-cost-cutting-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/young-people-depend-on-universities-being-honest-about-cost-cutting-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of violent incidents reported in Edinburgh schools in just one year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Freedom of Information request submitted to City of Edinburgh Council reveals that 3,220 reports were made during the 2025/26 academic year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-violent-incidents-reported-in-edinburgh-schools-in-just-one-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/thousands-of-violent-incidents-reported-in-edinburgh-schools-in-just-one-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr v Wightman for mile gold? Or will Australians spoil home party?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Games men's mile is infused with intrigue and history - and as the event returns in Glasgow it looks set for a compelling final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kerr-v-wightman-for-mile-gold-or-will-australians-spoil-home-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/kerr-v-wightman-for-mile-gold-or-will-australians-spoil-home-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the data say about Scotland's recent exam results?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In advance of the release of 2026 exam results, The Herald analyses the data for pass rates and attainment gaps over the past ten years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-the-data-say-about-scotlands-recent-exam-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/what-does-the-data-say-about-scotlands-recent-exam-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University refuses to publish 'controversial' data behind savings plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Aberdeen is targeting new minimum staff-student ratios for courses, but attempts to see the details behind this plan have been denied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-refuses-to-publish-controversial-data-behind-savings-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/university-refuses-to-publish-controversial-data-behind-savings-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind farms hit by huge delays over 'abnormal load' rule that only applies in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms building Scotland's onshore wind farms are waiting up to eight months for police escorts for turbine blades because of a constitutional quirk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wind-farms-hit-by-huge-delays-over-abnormal-load-rule-that-only-applies-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/wind-farms-hit-by-huge-delays-over-abnormal-load-rule-that-only-applies-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland risks being left behind amid Andy Burnham social care reforms, SNP told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's social care reform plans are a warning that the Scottish Government risks being left behind without immediate action, the SNP has been told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-risks-being-left-behind-amid-andy-burnham-social-care-reforms-snp-told/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotland-risks-being-left-behind-amid-andy-burnham-social-care-reforms-snp-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Scottish Labour hopefuls responded to Unison's demand to stop SNP job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unison said on Thursday that the next leader of Scottish Labour must defeat the Scottish Government's plans to cut up to 20,000 public sector jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-scottish-labour-hopefuls-responded-to-unisons-demand-to-stop-snp-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/how-scottish-labour-hopefuls-responded-to-unisons-demand-to-stop-snp-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow and Edinburgh city region leaders in 'second stage' devolution plea to PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP chair of Glasgow City Region and her Labour counterpart in Edinburgh have written jointly to Andy Burnham demanding Scotland's cities share in the new wave of English devolution deals &mdash; warning a funding gap only Westminster can fix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-and-edinburgh-city-region-leaders-in-second-stage-devolution-plea-to-pm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-and-edinburgh-city-region-leaders-in-second-stage-devolution-plea-to-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housebuilder collapsed into administration with homes unfinished owing £4.5m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish housebuilder collapsed into administration with no homes completed and owing more than &pound;4.5 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/housebuilder-collapsed-into-administration-with-homes-unfinished-owing-45m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/housebuilder-collapsed-into-administration-with-homes-unfinished-owing-45m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes insists Rangers will improve after his team's Scottish Premiership draw at Dundee United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/same-start-but-different-outlook-at-rangers-as-mcinnes-era-begins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/same-start-but-different-outlook-at-rangers-as-mcinnes-era-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fugitive gangster is drink-drive killer who hit man in 91mph crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Fox was hunted by police after they discovered &pound;800,000 of drugs at a flat in Paisley in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fugitive-gangster-is-drink-drive-killer-who-hit-man-in-91mph-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fugitive-gangster-is-drink-drive-killer-who-hit-man-in-91mph-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotcast: The 'porn professor' on AI and extreme content]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman asking governments to wake up to today&rsquo;s porn industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-porn-professor-on-ai-and-extreme-content/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scotcast-the-porn-professor-on-ai-and-extreme-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP puts North Sea business up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow gets starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's largest city doubles as New York in the latest installment of Marvel cinematic universe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-gets-starring-role-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-gets-starring-role-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You take on a different persona volunteering at the Commonwealth Games']]></title><description><![CDATA[Games volunteer Alice McNaugher says leading chants and high fiving people from around the world has built her confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/you-take-on-a-different-persona-volunteering-at-the-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/you-take-on-a-different-persona-volunteering-at-the-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avanti West Coast joins rail campaign to protect vulnerable children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avanti West Coast has joined Railway Children&rsquo;s Day of Action campaign, raising awareness of vulnerable young people on the UK rail network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/avanti-west-coast-joins-rail-campaign-to-protect-vulnerable-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/avanti-west-coast-joins-rail-campaign-to-protect-vulnerable-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£6m Iron Age crannog opens five years after fire in first phase of rebuild project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five years after the devastating fire, the crannog is complete at The Scottish Crannog Centre on Loch Tay.The completion marks the end of the first &pound;6 million project.The project was to re-establish the centre on a new site with a visitor centre/museum/caf&eacute;, car park, Iron Age Village, play park, sensory garden and the crannog.The second project &ndash; which will require more fundraising &ndash; is to build two more crannogs, a state-of-the-art museum and create a centre of excelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/6m-iron-age-crannog-opens-five-years-after-fire-in-first-phase-of-rebuild-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/6m-iron-age-crannog-opens-five-years-after-fire-in-first-phase-of-rebuild-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not a practical solution': Transport boss kiboshes plan to move trams via lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last three weeks, the capital&rsquo;s entire tram fleet has been trapped in the west of the city due to the partial closure of Princes Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/not-a-practical-solution-transport-boss-kiboshes-plan-to-move-trams-via-lorry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/not-a-practical-solution-transport-boss-kiboshes-plan-to-move-trams-via-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politics Show: Scottish Labour slogans and Burnham's big start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Conor Matchett.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/politics-show-scottish-labour-slogans-and-burnhams-big-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/politics-show-scottish-labour-slogans-and-burnhams-big-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Scotland owner set to axe another £2bn of costs in four-year plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[No details as yet of the impact on jobs or bank branches as group seeks to find another &pound;2bn in cost savings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bank-of-scotland-owner-set-to-axe-another-2bn-of-costs-in-four-year-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bank-of-scotland-owner-set-to-axe-another-2bn-of-costs-in-four-year-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the most consequential term in Holyrood's history. Support our work.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trust in news is at its lowest recorded level as social media overtakes publishers for the first time. But established titles like The Herald still hold an edge, if we keep doing the hard work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-could-be-the-most-consequential-term-in-holyroods-history-support-our-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/this-could-be-the-most-consequential-term-in-holyroods-history-support-our-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision made on future of troubled Edinburgh flats 'beyond economical repair']]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision has been made on the future of troubled flats in Edinburgh, some of which had problems deemed "beyond economical repair."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/decision-made-on-future-of-troubled-edinburgh-flats-beyond-economical-repair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/decision-made-on-future-of-troubled-edinburgh-flats-beyond-economical-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden basement of Glasgow landmark could become whisky and jazz bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans have been lodged to transform the hidden basement of Glasgow&rsquo;s former Clydeport Authority headquarters into a whisky and jazz bar with live music and events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hidden-basement-of-glasgow-landmark-could-become-whisky-and-jazz-bar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/hidden-basement-of-glasgow-landmark-could-become-whisky-and-jazz-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Edinburgh Floral Clock open with new design celebrating 20th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh&rsquo;s iconic Floral Clock has been unveiled with a new design celebrating the 20th anniversary of Trellis, featuring 35,000 flowers and highlighting the benefits of therapeutic gardening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-edinburgh-floral-clock-open-with-new-design-celebrating-20th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/historic-edinburgh-floral-clock-open-with-new-design-celebrating-20th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Conservative councillor quits party with 'personal integrity' statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A FIFE councillor has confirmed he is to become an independent councillor after quitting the Conservative party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-conservative-councillor-quits-party-with-personal-integrity-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/second-conservative-councillor-quits-party-with-personal-integrity-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish law firm recognised among top global sustainability performers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdein Considine LLP has achieved a silver EcoVadis sustainability rating, placing the Scottish law firm among the top 15 per cent of companies assessed worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-recognised-among-top-global-sustainability-performers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-recognised-among-top-global-sustainability-performers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow playwright takes on new leadership role at Edinburgh theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eve Nicol has been appointed the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh&rsquo;s first trainee artistic director, supporting productions, programming and artist development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-playwright-takes-on-new-leadership-role-at-edinburgh-theatre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-playwright-takes-on-new-leadership-role-at-edinburgh-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Tartan Army World Cup pub closes after three decades, hailing ‘last hurrah’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pub, which was a popular haunt for the Tartan Army in Boston during the World Cup, has closed its doors after three decades while thanking them by saying it "couldn't have asked for a better final celebration."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/popular-tartan-army-world-cup-pub-closes-after-three-decades-hailing-last-hurrah/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/popular-tartan-army-world-cup-pub-closes-after-three-decades-hailing-last-hurrah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fringe chief brands Edinburgh tourist tax 'a world of vague' after spending snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Lankester said festivals had been 'neglected' in the city's initial visitor levy spending plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fringe-chief-brands-edinburgh-tourist-tax-a-world-of-vague-after-spending-snub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fringe-chief-brands-edinburgh-tourist-tax-a-world-of-vague-after-spending-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC complaint upheld after Israel ties of Palestine Action critic not mentioned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A complaint has been upheld after the BBC failed to identify a critic of Palestine Action as a campaigner to ban it with ties to the defence industry and a pro-Israel group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bbc-complaint-upheld-after-israel-ties-of-palestine-action-critic-not-mentioned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/bbc-complaint-upheld-after-israel-ties-of-palestine-action-critic-not-mentioned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP councillor hits out at 'desperate' attempts to spin gov's Edinburgh fire response]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNP group leader Lesley Macinnes said all parties needed to step up and show &ldquo;actual leadership&rdquo; in response to the ongoing trams disruption.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-councillor-hits-out-at-desperate-attempts-to-spin-govs-edinburgh-fire-response/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/snp-councillor-hits-out-at-desperate-attempts-to-spin-govs-edinburgh-fire-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish law firm promotes long-serving finance boss to new leadership role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watermans has appointed Colin Higgins as its first chief operating officer after two decades with the Scottish law firm, overseeing operations, finance and IT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-promotes-long-serving-finance-boss-to-new-leadership-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-promotes-long-serving-finance-boss-to-new-leadership-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow refugee charity names new chief executive as it plans expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Refugee Sanctuary Scotland has appointed Ronald Tagwireyi as chief executive as the Glasgow-based charity prepares to expand support for asylum seekers and refugees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-refugee-charity-names-new-chief-executive-as-it-plans-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-refugee-charity-names-new-chief-executive-as-it-plans-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damage, lorries, and the army: Can Edinburgh get its trams back on track?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road in front of the B-listed 109-112 Princes Street is expected to be closed for the next three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-damage-lorries-and-the-army-can-edinburgh-get-its-trams-back-on-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/fire-damage-lorries-and-the-army-can-edinburgh-get-its-trams-back-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight new Edinburgh restaurants that have opened since last year's Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are eight of the best restaurants opened in Edinburgh since last year's Festival Fringe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/eight-new-edinburgh-restaurants-that-have-opened-since-last-years-fringe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/eight-new-edinburgh-restaurants-that-have-opened-since-last-years-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Union Street restaurant to open in former Chopstix site in Aberdeen city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new deli, wine bar and restaurant is set to open on Aberdeen&rsquo;s Union Street after receiving a &pound;70,000 council grant to transform a vacant unit and create up to 23 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-union-street-restaurant-to-open-in-former-chopstix-site-in-aberdeen-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-union-street-restaurant-to-open-in-former-chopstix-site-in-aberdeen-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Government research links wood and coal burning to 160 deaths a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish Government-commissioned study has, for the first time, put a figure on the health toll of domestic solid fuel burning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-research-links-wood-and-coal-burning-to-160-deaths-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-government-research-links-wood-and-coal-burning-to-160-deaths-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of dead people removed from housing and blue badge lists by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council fraud investigator has helped identify dozens of dead people on its&nbsp; housing waiting list and registered for blue badges as they helped save over &pound;1million in the last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dozens-of-dead-people-removed-from-housing-and-blue-badge-lists-by-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/dozens-of-dead-people-removed-from-housing-and-blue-badge-lists-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicola Sturgeon&rsquo;s book tour is about to resume - and the SNP won't be happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With UK Labour and Scottish Labour taking centre stage in the politics news agenda over the Holyrood recess, it's been a pretty quiet recess for the SNP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nicola-sturgeonrsquos-book-tour-is-about-to-resume-and-the-snp-wont-be-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/nicola-sturgeonrsquos-book-tour-is-about-to-resume-and-the-snp-wont-be-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man suffers serious injuries in assault on Larkhall street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Larkhall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-suffers-serious-injuries-in-assault-on-larkhall-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/man-suffers-serious-injuries-in-assault-on-larkhall-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chiefs ‘absolutely do not underestimate’ trust damage from Alan Greer case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Scotland chiefs have said they &ldquo;absolutely do not underestimate&rdquo; the impact of the Alan Greer case on public trust in policing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-chiefs-absolutely-do-not-underestimate-trust-damage-from-alan-greer-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/police-chiefs-absolutely-do-not-underestimate-trust-damage-from-alan-greer-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline launches Glasgow ski flights to the Alps for winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jet2.com has launched a new winter ski programme from Glasgow Airport, with weekly flights to Geneva offering access to top ski resorts in the French and Swiss Alps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airline-launches-glasgow-ski-flights-to-the-alps-for-winter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/airline-launches-glasgow-ski-flights-to-the-alps-for-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountaineer 'lucky to be alive' after accident left her trapped on Mont Blanc]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gourock mountaineer is lucky to be alive after a horror accident left her trapped on Europe's tallest mountain, sparking a miracle rescue - led by her firefighter fiance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mountaineer-lucky-to-be-alive-after-accident-left-her-trapped-on-mont-blanc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/mountaineer-lucky-to-be-alive-after-accident-left-her-trapped-on-mont-blanc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow healthcare firm shortlisted for two national business awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow-based Simple Online Healthcare has been shortlisted for two Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, recognising its rapid growth and commitment to inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-healthcare-firm-shortlisted-for-two-national-business-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/glasgow-healthcare-firm-shortlisted-for-two-national-business-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish law firm doubles Glasgow team in just one year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thorntons has doubled its Glasgow workforce to 64 staff in a year as the Scottish law firm announces new partner appointments and continued expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-doubles-glasgow-team-in-just-one-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-law-firm-doubles-glasgow-team-in-just-one-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Know how to party': Spider-Man director praises Glasgow as a filming destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton has praised Scotland as a filming destination, particularly Glasgow, because the people &ldquo;know how to party&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/know-how-to-party-spider-man-director-praises-glasgow-as-a-filming-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/know-how-to-party-spider-man-director-praises-glasgow-as-a-filming-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-million-pound Hollywood Bowl development to create 40 jobs in Livingston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has started on a new Hollywood Bowl at The Centre, Livingston, creating 40 jobs and bringing bowling, arcade games, a diner and bar to West Lothian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/multi-million-pound-hollywood-bowl-development-to-create-40-jobs-in-livingston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/multi-million-pound-hollywood-bowl-development-to-create-40-jobs-in-livingston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Utterly galling' news for consumers as Shell announces huge profits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jump in profits for Europe's biggest oil and gas company came on the back of the War in Iran, with campaigners calling it "utterly galling"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/utterly-galling-news-for-consumers-as-shell-announces-huge-profits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/utterly-galling-news-for-consumers-as-shell-announces-huge-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish shipyard prepares for first sea trials of new ship design]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish shipyard is preparing for sea trials of the first ship in a new line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-shipyard-prepares-for-first-sea-trials-of-new-ship-design/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-shipyard-prepares-for-first-sea-trials-of-new-ship-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bespoke Scottish Borders alcohol launched to help fund River Tweed conservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new gin inspired by the River Tweed has been launched in the Scottish Borders, with proceeds supporting habitat restoration and salmon conservation across the Tweed catchment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-bespoke-scottish-borders-alcohol-launched-to-help-fund-river-tweed-conservation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-bespoke-scottish-borders-alcohol-launched-to-help-fund-river-tweed-conservation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Great business opportunity': Only shop on Scottish island up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only shop on an island in the Inner Hebrides has been put up for sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/great-business-opportunity-only-shop-on-scottish-island-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/great-business-opportunity-only-shop-on-scottish-island-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New community-designed sculpture unveiled in Edinburgh park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new sculpture created with the help of more than 260 local residents has been unveiled at Bingham Medway Park in Edinburgh as part of the National Cycle Network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-community-designed-sculpture-unveiled-in-edinburgh-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/new-community-designed-sculpture-unveiled-in-edinburgh-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of Princes Street fire site will not commit to paying for council safety works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked by The Herald if the firm was committed to paying the full cost of any work relating to demolition, Criterion Capital would not be drawn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/owner-of-princes-street-fire-site-will-not-commit-to-paying-for-council-safety-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/owner-of-princes-street-fire-site-will-not-commit-to-paying-for-council-safety-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal flowers help Edinburgh community garden bring generations together]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Edinburgh nursery and neighbouring care home have planted flowers grown for the King's Holyrood visit as part of their thriving intergenerational community garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royal-flowers-help-edinburgh-community-garden-bring-generations-together/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/royal-flowers-help-edinburgh-community-garden-bring-generations-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castle which once belonged to infamous Black Douglas family to reopen its doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A castle in Dumfries and Galloway which once belonged to the infamous Black Douglas family is getting ready to reopen its doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/castle-which-once-belonged-to-infamous-black-douglas-family-to-reopen-its-doors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/castle-which-once-belonged-to-infamous-black-douglas-family-to-reopen-its-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£110m contract awarded to upgrade key power line between Glasgow and Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[SP Energy Networks has awarded a &pound;110 million contract to refurbish more than 70km of electricity transmission lines between Glasgow and Edinburgh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/110m-contract-awarded-to-upgrade-key-power-line-between-glasgow-and-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/110m-contract-awarded-to-upgrade-key-power-line-between-glasgow-and-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish town with 11,000 residents left with no bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anger and concern have been voiced by residents and businesses following the closure of the final bank branch in Largs, with fears that vulnerable people could now be at greater risk of scams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-town-with-11000-residents-left-with-no-bank/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/scottish-town-with-11000-residents-left-with-no-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket issue sees Scotland's first space launch delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's first ever space launch has been delayed after an issue wwas found with the rocket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rocket-issue-sees-scotlands-first-space-launch-delayed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/rocket-issue-sees-scotlands-first-space-launch-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewed appeal to find missing Wishaw man last seen two years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are continuing to ask for the help of the public to trace Kevin Young, two years after he was last seen in Wishaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/renewed-appeal-to-find-missing-wishaw-man-last-seen-two-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/renewed-appeal-to-find-missing-wishaw-man-last-seen-two-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Lanarkshire retirement village saved after collapse into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experience buyer found for retirement village that fell into administration in 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/south-lanarkshire-retirement-village-saved-after-collapse-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/scotland/south-lanarkshire-retirement-village-saved-after-collapse-into-administration/</guid></item></channel></rss>