THEN AND NOW
A large mural of Billy Connolly in Glasgow has now been completely covered up by the construction of student flats
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Pro-Palestine demostrators in Glasgow on Saturday
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This is such a lovely wee hidden gem- Snuff Mill bridge that crosses the White Cart Water in Cathcart, Glasgow. Photographed on 7th Jan while on an assignment for @glasgowtimes.bsky.social
The IFS has assessed Reform UK income tax cuts pledge.
"Scotland can have lower taxes if it chooses to β but would require a reduction in the range & scope of public services & social security benefits provided to residents.β
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2579971...
Scotland's top earners would benefit most from Reform UK's income tax cuts - while those on lower salaries much less, calculations by two think tanks have revealed.
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Analysis for Unspun here:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2580100...
2/2 It's all here and with the added bonus of a lovely wee fiddle accompaniment by my very talented 14 year old son Alex.
My review of 2025 with some of the pics that I've taken for @heraldscotland.bsky.social @glasgowtimes.bsky.social @scotnational.bsky.social Storms, transient football managers (one not quite so transient), the odd pop star, a lonely yet award winning tree and even Billy Connolly's bare bahookie.....
The return of Friends Again in The Herald Magazine tomorrow
Cover image @mearnscolin.bsky.social
A night-time time view of George Square in Glasgow taken on the 3rd December 2025. The photograph shows construction work in progress due to the closed-off square currently undergoing redevelopment. During the festive season, George Square is normally lit up with festive lights, a Christmas Market, Christmas tree etc. This year the square is dark. Photograph by Colin Mearns
Glasgow's George Square looking, well, not very seasonal atm due to its 18-month long redevelopment. Very odd seeing the closed-off square without its Christmas tree, festive lights etc at this time of year. Photographed for @glasgowtimes.bsky.social
& @heraldscotland.bsky.social on 3 Dec 2025
Morning mist in Maxwell Park, Pollokshields, Glasgow. Saturday 22nd November 2025. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Edinburgh looking gorgeous in the autumn sunshine, Saturday 25th October 2025. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
A car under debris following the collapse of a hoarding at a derelict building on the Broomielaw, Glasgow this evening, Friday 3rd October 2025 as storm Amy arrives in the city. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social & @glasgowtimes.bsky.social
A Glasgow Herald poster on the set of Joel Coen's new film, on North Court off St Vincent Place in Glasgow.
The No Country for Old Men, Fargo and The Big Lebowski co-director is currently filming Jack of Spades in the city.
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I took a photograph of a lovely tree branch today at Prestwick with the added bonus of a gorgeous golden retriever attached to it. As you do.
A soggy Saturday afternoon in St Enoch Square, Glasgow. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social & @glasgowtimes.bsky.social
A new mural of Winston from Still Game in Glasgow.
The work by artist Tap End Tef can be found on the gable end wall at Mikaku on Queen Street.
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar holds a victory rally in Hamilton, Friday 6th June following Davy Russell's win in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse Scottish parliament by-election. @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Wonderful trip to Gourock outdoor pool, Sunday 1st June 2025. The pool uses filtered seawater from the Firth of Clyde and is warmed up to a very pleasant 29Β°C. A great place to spend a rainy Sunday with the bairns. Honestly, it really is!
The Robert Burns statue is removed from Glasgow's George Square for restoration.
It is the first of 11 bronze statues to be removed during the renovation, and will be returned in 2026.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2515645...
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'Iβve made this 6am pilgrimage ahead of the RSPBβs International Dawn Chorus weekend at a time when the birdsong morning symphony is at its most intense' π¦ββ¬
I made a pilgrimage to a wetland paradise - and confessed my 'sins'π
heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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Gallus wee squirrel snaffling their breakfast from our bird feeder and tormenting Matilda. Pretty productive morning for a squiggle I reckon. π€£π€£
Amy Macdonald performing during a pop-up gig at Princes Square, Glasgow, this afternoon, Friday 25th April 2025. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social @glasgowtimes.bsky.social @scotnational.bsky.social
'The Scottish Bowel Screening Programme is an amazing thing'
A powerful piece from our own Colin Mearns, whose life was saved by an NHS Scotland test π
heraldscotland.com/news/homenew...
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Late last year, our photographer @mearnscolin.bsky.social was diagnosed with bowel cancer
A simple NHS Scotland test saved his life
Thank you, Patrick, that's very kind. Hope all is well with you.
In December 2024 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. A simple test saved my life. Some words about my experience with cancer are in @heraldscotland.bsky.social today. V happy to say I am now cancer free. #bowelcancer www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenew...
A view of Loch Katrine in the Trossachs, Scotland on a beautiful spring day. Loch Katrine is the main source of Glasgow's fresh water. Photograph by Colin Mearns.
Loch Katrine, Trossachs, Scotland. Monday 7th April 2025. I mean, honestly, just look at it....ππ
Rebecca McCurdy shadowed lifesaving ScotRail conductor Dominic Quilty.
Here's why it was an unforgettable experience: heraldscotland.com/news/2489533...
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How The Community Newsroom is rebuilding media trust in Govanhill
β @marissamacwhirter.bsky.social spoke to @karingoodwin.bsky.social & Rhiannon Davies for the Sunday Edition. Pics by @mearnscolin.bsky.social
@greatergovanhill.com @theferret.scot
Full story: tinyurl.com/32tcsejd
