Scotland

Good news from Scotland, linked to the publishers who reported it.

Good news from Scottish papers from the Borders to Shetland, and from Scotland's universities, councils, health boards and wildlife charities.

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Community

Increased funding for Shetland Women’s Aid a ‘real vote of confidence’

Shetland News 15:00

Science

Microalgae show promise as sustainable fertiliser for malting barley

James Hutton Institute 14:12

Science

SRUC academics take Queen Elizabeth Prize success to Washington DC

SRUC 13:00

Health

Glaucoma pathways helping patients receive care closer to home while cutting waiting lists

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 10:47

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Community

Over 250 entries for Mòd Loch Aillse

West Highland Free Press 17:00

Community

Scottish entrepreneur launches start-up initiative for university students

University of Stirling 14:10

Health

PHOENIX trial reaches recruitment target of more than 3,000 participants

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 14:07

Nature

Funding boost for major Forth Valley tree-planting project

University of Stirling 13:10

Health

NHSGGC takes home PEN Award for Teams Making a Difference to Experience

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 11:32

Monday 12 October 2026

Community

Highland Waste Management Service awarded national recognition

Highland Council 14:44

Nature

Growing beans before barley could cut farming’s environmental footprint

James Hutton Institute 12:58

Community

Inclusive research-practice partnership to help all Glasgow pupils thrive and achieve

University of Glasgow 05:00

Saturday 10 October 2026

Community

Top prizes for three local tourism companies

Shetland News 10:23

Friday 9 October 2026

Community

Praise for efforts to re-open Skye road following landslide

Highland Council 13:41

Health

University of Glasgow to lead major initiative to enhance preparedness for mosquito and midge-borne diseases in the UK

University of Glasgow 13:01

Science

SRUC joins £3.75m research programme to tackle mosquito and midge-borne diseases

SRUC 13:00

Science

Ling assessment funding ‘extremely welcome’

Shetland News 11:58

Community

Professor Anne Carson awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

University of St Andrews 11:29

Science

New funding for robotics technologies training centre

University of Glasgow 10:21

Science

European Solar Telescope reaches milestone on road to construction

University of Glasgow 10:11

Science

Research breakthrough could enable ultra-sensitive quantum chemical sensors

University of Glasgow 09:30

Thursday 8 October 2026

Community

Radio Skye 48 hour fundraiser a great success

West Highland Free Press 18:34

Community

Also in the news 8 October 2026

Shetland News 17:30

Community

Croft couple in final

West Highland Free Press 17:00

Community

‘I cannot imagine how I would manage without them’ – high praise for Shetland Care Attendant Scheme after inspection

Shetland News 15:00

Science

Hutton scientists win Reynolds Cup for record fourth time

James Hutton Institute 10:57

Science

New investment backs efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance across agrifood sectors

University of Stirling 07:10

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Science

University of Stirling secures £2.4m grant for major aquaculture project

University of Stirling 11:10

Community

Scalloway harbour and UHI training boat projects awarded government funding

Shetland News 10:33

Community

Higher education progression more than twice national average at Scottish learning centres

University of Glasgow 02:20

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Community

More than an eatery in Portree

West Highland Free Press 17:00

Nature

Another successful year for the endangered corncrakes

SRUC 13:00

Science

New microscopy investment will help unlock solutions to costly crop diseases

James Hutton Institute 11:28

Monday 5 October 2026

Community

Major Lerwick dredging project set to be completed

Shetland News 15:44

Nature

‘Holy grail moment’ as rare Siberian blue robin touches down in birdwatcher’s garden

Shetland News 12:10

Science

Stirling student wins prize for developing AI-powered crop tool for farmers

University of Stirling 12:10

Community

Isles artist’s puffin piece earns spot in London exhibition

Shetland News 09:39

Saturday 3 October 2026

Community

‘Outstanding contribution’ over 40 years celebrated by Lerwick Port Authority

Shetland News 16:00

Community

Young Quendale farmer scoops student of the year prize

Shetland News 09:04

Friday 2 October 2026

Health

Menopause Cafes are helping to start conversations and improve wellbeing, finds UofG research

University of Glasgow 13:02

Thursday 1 October 2026

Community

Jobs secured and bus services strengthened through D&E Coaches acquisition

Highland Council 13:58

Science

£1.5 million research partnership to transform how Britain designs buildings and cities

University of Glasgow 12:52

Community

University of Stirling celebrates Singapore graduates

University of Stirling 12:10

Community

Men’s Shed delighted with roof funds

West Highland Free Press 05:00

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Community

Wardlaw Museum achieves Gold Green Tourism status

University of St Andrews 11:56

Science

University of Glasgow improves within world top 100 in THE World Rankings

University of Glasgow 08:00

Monday 28 September 2026

Science

Waste milk proteins transformed into sustainable materials

SRUC 13:00

Friday 25 September 2026

Health

First nurses selected for new leadership programme

University of Stirling 15:09

Science

Researcher awarded for service to the British Ecological Society

James Hutton Institute 11:27

Thursday 24 September 2026

Community

Broadford school shaping up

West Highland Free Press 17:00