Scotland news

• Scots-led study shows how ‘biological clock’ could contribute to age-related diseases

  01-07-2026 07:21 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate, offering fresh insights into the ageing process. 
  
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• Allow PureBuilt to improve the appearance, performance and value of your property

  01-07-2026 16:14 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The best thing about home is it’s personal, your special comfort zone, emotional security blanket, financial investment… your everything.
  
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• KFC to open first restaurant in Scottish town creating 65 new jobs

  01-07-2026 16:04 via heraldscotland.com
  
  KFC will open its first restaurant in Airdrie on July 6, creating 65 jobs as part of the chain's £1.5bn UK and Ireland expansion.
  
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• Rare Bank of Scotland £5 note could fetch £7,000 at auction

  01-07-2026 15:42 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The British and Irish Banknotes auction is being held on Wednesday, July 8, at Noonans Mayfair in London.
  
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• Edinburgh pupils work alongside artist during year-long school residency

  01-07-2026 15:42 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Merchiston Castle School pupils spent a year working with artist Robbie Bushe RSA through a residency designed to inspire creativity and artistic learning.
  
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• Edinburgh's original oyster bar marks 200 years with year-long celebrations

  01-07-2026 15:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Edinburgh's Café Royal is celebrating its 200th anniversary with special menus, events, drinks and commemorative collaborations throughout 2026.
  
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• George Heriot's Trust appoints Carma Elliot as new chair of governors

  01-07-2026 15:21 via heraldscotland.com
  
  George Heriot's Trust has appointed Carma Elliot as chair of governors, succeeding Joyce Cullen after six years in the role.
  
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• Thousands of years of Scottish graffiti uncovered in new exhibition

  01-07-2026 14:52 via heraldscotland.com
  
  An exhibition looking at the story of over a thousand years of Scottish graffiti is opening at Stanley Mills in Perth this week.
  
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• Glasgow law firm makes major new appointment as it expands offices

  01-07-2026 14:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Freeths has appointed experienced litigation specialist Alastair Frood as a partner in its Glasgow commercial dispute resolution team.
  
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• Major high street retail chain to close 150 UK stores as part of 'restructuring' plan

  01-07-2026 14:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  TG Jones is set to close around 150 stores across the UK after the High Court approved a major restructuring plan on Wednesday (July 1).
  
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• Motorists warned of disruption ahead of M8 roadworks at Glasgow Airport

  01-07-2026 14:26 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The work will require three overnight closures of the eastbound slip road joining the motorway
  
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• Stornoway creel factory to end production after 43 years

  01-07-2026 14:03 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Gael Force Group said it has come to the "difficult decision" to cease production of creels in the town following a downturn in demand within the creel fishing sector
  
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• HMRC issues one-month warning to millions ahead of July 2026 tax deadline

  01-07-2026 13:46 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Millions of taxpayers have just one month left to make an important HMRC payment or risk falling behind on their tax bill.
  
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• Glasgow firm launches expanding plant pot that grows alongside your houseplants

  01-07-2026 13:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Glasgow-based POTR has launched its expandable self-watering Helix plant pot, with its Kickstarter campaign hitting its funding target in just 24 minutes.
  
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• Home Office secures massive Glasgow office move

  01-07-2026 13:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Munich-based privately owned real estate firm has secured a 'landmark' letting at 200 Broomielaw in Glasgow's International Financial Services District.
  
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• Family sells Scottish company after 83 years in landmark deal

  01-07-2026 13:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Scottish family-owned company has been acquired after 83 years.
  
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• She listened to her pupils. Four months later, a school was transformed

  01-07-2026 13:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  In "world record time", Springburn Academy created a new Skills Academy that is delivering qualifications for pupils that are more in line with their goals.
  
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• From Shakespeare to The Singer: July’s top eight Scottish theatre tickets

  01-07-2026 13:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Whether you love classic Shakespeare, dark Jacobean revenge or new music-led plays, this guide by The Herald's theatre critic Neil Cooper picks the essential Scottish stage shows for July
  
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• CalMac insist 'no disruption' as newest ferry heads for repairs

  01-07-2026 12:57 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The ferry entered service in March - but has been sailing with an issue for weeks
  
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• 'Glasgow's favourite steamer' returns home as Waverley celebrates 80 years

  01-07-2026 12:56 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Following a successful opening weekend, Waverley has returned to her home waters for another summer season of cruises from Glasgow and around the Clyde Coast, marking 80 years since the famous paddle steamer was launched in 1946.
  
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• Campion Homes marks progress on 39 affordable homes across Dundee developments

  01-07-2026 12:56 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Campion Homes has completed eight affordable homes in Dundee and is progressing a further 31-home development with Abertay Housing Association.
  
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• This Scottish bar has just been named among the 50 best in Europe

  01-07-2026 12:54 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Scottish bar has been named among the 50 best in Europe at an awards ceremony in Amsterdam this week.
  
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• Plans submitted for 314-bed student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre

  01-07-2026 12:41 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Plans have been submitted for a 314-bedroom student accommodation development on St George's Road in Glasgow, preservation of the historic St George's Studios.
  
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• Lochgreen House Hotel becomes RAD Hotel Group's first five-star property

  01-07-2026 12:23 via heraldscotland.com
  
  RAD Hotel Group has acquired Lochgreen House Hotel and Spa in Troon, adding its first five-star property and expanding its Scottish portfolio to 10 hotels.
  
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• Record number of Scotland’s historic buildings added to UK heritage risk list

  01-07-2026 12:07 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A UK-wide heritage charity is today adding a record number of neglected and threatened historic buildings in Scotland to its heritage risk list. 
  
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• Plan revealed to hike water charges by over inflation for six years after 8.7% rise

  01-07-2026 12:06 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Scottish households and businesses are facing annual inflation busting rises to water charges for the next six years under a plan published the sector's regulator.
  
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• Car driven at woman in Scottish town treated as attempted murder

  01-07-2026 11:58 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Police have appealed for witnesses
  
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• Hospital contacts families of deceased patients after death rate spike

  01-07-2026 11:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Documents obtained by The Herald show that mortality rates spiked at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank, which provides surgery for patients who were born with a heart condition.
  
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• Major pension rule change could benefit thousands living with long-term illness

  01-07-2026 11:32 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Government is reviewing outdated pension rules to make it easier for people with cancer and other serious medical conditions to access retirement savings earlier.
  
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• Two new traffic-free walking, wheeling and cycling routes open on Skye

  01-07-2026 11:27 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Two new traffic-free walking, wheeling and cycling routes have officially opened on Skye, giving communities and visitors safer, more accessible ways to get around.
  
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