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Good news from Scottish papers from the Borders to Shetland, and from Scotland's universities, councils, health boards and wildlife charities.
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Community
Weight restriction lifted on Dales Lees road after long wait
Community
Full new state pension set to top £13,000 under triple lock guarantee
Science
UofG philosopher recognised with £100,000 research prize
Community
Real Living Wage increases to £14.10
Community
Calls to extend law in Scotland to protect tenants in temporary accommodation from mould
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Community
Scottish Poppy Appeal launched with help of 11-year-old ‘superstar’ volunteer
Community
New £3.8m funding programme to help ‘futureproof’ Edinburgh’s historic buildings
Community
Lochcarron Centre celebrates 30 years
Community
Breaking down digital barriers to Gaelic
Community
Households to get letters confirming £150 off their energy bills this winter
Nature
Scotland’s first baby sloth celebrates World Sloth Day with a tasty treat
Community
More bin hubs expected to be installed in Glasgow following sucessful pilot
Community
£84k grant brings Lochgair church restoration a step closer
Community
Nimble Fingers tune in to £500 fundraising success
Community
Welcome surprise for Appin's Old Inn as it wins Scottish Restaurant Award
Community
Fynelassies make a splash with Dolly-inspired charity dook
Science
RAEng Fellowship for UofG engineer
Community
‘Amazing’ Dunrossness nursery staff praised in inspection
Community
Unemployment in Scotland falls, figures show
Science
Face of man from Roman Scotland revealed in new reconstruction
Monday 19 October 2026
Community
Emergency services stood down after missing person found
Community
IN PICTURES: Orkney Food and Drink Awards 2026
Community
Fort William SAS staff recognised at national Brave@Heart Awards
Community
Relay for Life raises £110k as event closes in on £2m milestone
Community
Clark sisters shine at the Mòd
Community
Young talents from Argyll and Lochaber win top Mòd prizes
Community
Gregor Corse wins Pride of Britain Award for fundraising efforts
Health
Staff Shout-outs – 19 October 2026
Health
Celebrating the Success of Our First EWBL-P Cohort
Science
UK’s first plant to build subsea cables opens in Highlands
Community
Fishing bursaries, insulation and Burra mini golf course – how £2.14m Viking funds were distributed
Health
Clyde celebrates outstanding staff at annual awards
Community
Kintyre turns pink for breast cancer fundraiser
Sunday 18 October 2026
Saturday 17 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Nature
Pioneering pooch Sgiath is Animal of the Year
Community
Double delight for Inveraray businesses at Scottish café awards
Community
Mid Argyll rallies behind return of Lantern Parade
Community
Re_Store honoured with SURF Award nomination
Health
Curious six-year-old Matthew becomes first child to go behind the scenes of NHSGGC’s labs
Community
Ian gives thanks following life-threatening experience at the swimming pool
Community