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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:30:16 GMT
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:09:42 GMT
What time and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:04:59 GMT
How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:23:08 GMT
Farming family confirm first case of bluetongue virus detected in single lamb
The single case, which was the first in Scotland, was recorded at the Kirkmabreck Farm near Creetown in Dumfries and Galloway.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:47:01 GMT
Warship earmarked as River Clyde museum threatened with destruction
Campaigners are battling against the clock to bring HMS Ambuscade back from Pakistan amid soaring transfer costs.

Scotland Herald

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:51:33 +0100
Busy Glasgow rail line to shut for weekend as engineering works begin
The works will impact travel into the city centre

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:24:22 +0100
Scotland's deficit narrows to £25.3bn but gap with UK widens, GERS shows
Scotland's notional deficit fell to £25.3 billion in 2025-26, with revenue rising 6.9%, but the gap between Scotland's finances and the UK's widened as Westminster's deficit improved at a faster pace.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:24:05 +0100
Scots to gather for partial eclipse but forecasters warn of clouds for many
Out guide to seeing tonight's celestial event

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:24:17 +0100
Taxi drivers in Glasgow set to be able to add surcharge to hires due to fuel costs
Taxi drivers in Glasgow are set to be able to add a surcharge to hires for three months due to high fuel costs.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:43:54 +0100
New study could shed light on why red grouse populations in Scotland have declined
Populations of the distinctive upland bird have seen a series of sharp declines over the last 10 years in Scotland and England

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