Scotland news

• Visitors to get a glimpse inside design studio saved from ruin

  04-09-2026 00:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The building near Selkirk has been called one of the most significant modernist buildings in Scotland.
  
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• Isle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weather

  04-09-2026 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers said numbers in one of the UK's most significant colonies of the seabirds may have fallen by 30%.
  
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• Body of man found after Kinlochleven house fire

  04-09-2026 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emergency services attended, the road was closed and a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated.
  
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• Glasgow's George Square partially reopens after major revamp

  04-09-2026 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fencing on the western section of the landmark was removed on Friday, with work expected to be completed by the end of October.
  
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• Deadly horse disease outbreak confirmed in Galloway

  04-09-2026 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vets have warned horse owners in Wigtownshire to be vigilant after multiple cases in the area.
  
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• SFA propose youth quotas along with financial incentives

  04-09-2026 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Scottish FA is proposing financial incentives - and penalties - in a bid to get more homegrown talent playing, with clubs to vote on three initiatives aimed at increased game-time for under-21s.
  
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• Brother of Kriss Donald killers in gang who duped pensioners out of £600,000

  04-09-2026 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahsan Shahid - brother of Imran and Zeeshan Shahid - was part of a gang who posed as police officers and bank investigators to carry out the fraud.
  
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• Scottish independence referendum 'a million miles away' - Offord

  04-09-2026 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Reform UK Scotland leader told the BBC that there would need to be a "groundswell" of support for a fresh poll.
  
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• Drugs worth more than £1.4m recovered by police

  04-09-2026 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers executed warrants at addresses in the Edinburgh and Uphall areas earlier this week.
  
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• James Morrison and The Fratellis cancel Kelpies Live shows

  04-09-2026 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Both acts have cancelled their weekend shows at the Falkirk event due to a dispute with the promoter
  
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• Judge rules police statement can be used in fatal crash trial

  04-09-2026 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nathon Gibbon, 33, denies causing the deaths of three people in the Scottish Borders in July 2024.
  
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• No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season

  04-09-2026 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.
  
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• How Oasis fans cracked the Celtic Park gigs code in chip shop video

  04-09-2026 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.
  
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• Man to stand trial for murder of police station janitor 27 years ago

  04-09-2026 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Allan Humphrey, 68, allegedly killed Michael McManus, then 46, in the Riddrie area of Glasgow on 13 July 1999.
  
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• West Highland railway line to close in November for £13m upgrade

  04-09-2026 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scenic railway line, linking Glasgow to destinations including Oban and Mallaig, features the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct seen in the Harry Potter films.
  
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• Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say

  04-09-2026 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
  
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• 'Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish west coast

  04-09-2026 02:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast.
  
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• Is Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad?

  04-09-2026 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team?
  
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• Scotcast: Has Swinney had a good (re)start?

  04-09-2026 01:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Liz Lloyd.
  
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• Golden retrievers to gather at the breed's ancestral Highland home

  04-09-2026 00:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The last event held at Guisachan House in the Highlands involved almost 500 dogs.
  
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• I will be last man standing, says Raac home owner refusing to sell

  04-09-2026 00:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work to demolish many of the properties in Aberdeen is under way, but some owners have rejected offers.
  
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• Boy's football ground challenge for 'heart of gold' mum

  03-09-2026 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 10-year-old, whose mum died of a rare lung condition, is completing 10 laps of all 42 SPFL grounds.
  
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• Scottish-built MOONS instrument starts mapping stars and galaxies from Chile

  03-09-2026 01:05 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Scottish-built astronomy instrument has captured its first observations from Chile, beginning a mission to study millions of stars and galaxies.
  
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• Scottish Government urged to action one year after vote to boycott Israel

  03-09-2026 01:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Scottish Government has been urged to ensure a boycott of Israeli goods and services one year ago does not apply "in name only"
  
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• Glasgow City Council records worst overspend in years as auditors rate finances red

  03-09-2026 01:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Glasgow City Council has recorded a £45.7m overspend as auditors rate its finances red, warn of a £110m funding gap, and reveal its emergency savings fund will be exhausted within months.
  
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• Woman, 71, dies after being found injured on Inverness street

  02-09-2026 23:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A road closure is in place in Inverness following concern for an injured person.
  
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• Police appeal after boy, 9, struck by minibus in Castlemilk

  02-09-2026 21:54 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Police are appealing for information after a child was struck by a minibus in Castlemilk.
  
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• Man charged in connection with death of man in West Lothian

  02-09-2026 21:45 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 64-year-old man in West Lothian.
  
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• Four charged following £300k drugs recovery in Aberdeen

  02-09-2026 21:22 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Police have arrested and charged four people in connection with alleged drugs offences in Aberdeen. 
  
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• Woman admits ammonia attack on friend during Glasgow shopping trip

  02-09-2026 20:21 via heraldscotland.com
  
  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
  
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