Glasgow’s busy city-centre shopping artery
Police investigations into the May Celtic title celebrations disorder have led to multiple arrests across Glasgow and surrounding areas. Investigations continue as officers say they will bring more suspects to justice following clashes that left officers injured and members of the public hospitalised.
A Court of Session has ordered a family to leave the Granton site immediately, as Scottish ministers push to recover land for a new £100m Art Works development. The family argued human-rights breaches, but judges found the eviction justified, citing safety concerns and the project’s urgency.
The Scotsman letters and opinion pieces question water usage in firefighting, building safety standards, and governance. Contributors urge regulatory changes, better insurer engagement, and more accountability from Holyrood as Scotland revisits major safety and infrastructure concerns.
A wave of art and urban-design initiatives is reshaping public spaces in European cities. From Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Baths hosting a large-scale art installation to Glasgow’s archives becoming public, the trend emphasizes accessible, site-specific works that invite community engagement.
The festivals showcase Scots Gaelic language and culture, featuring 2,000 entries across 200 competitions, plus 80 fringe events. Glasgow hosts opening performances as Edinburgh prepares Torchlight events and a New Year celebration. The events emphasize Gaelic education’s 40-year milestone and highlight community participation amid a busy winter calendar.
The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street is now underway, with a large stretch of the renowned shopping thoroughfare closed to traffic. City officials say the move will reframe London’s centre as a greener, more walkable destination, while delivering public spaces and new transport arrangements. Delivery windows and emergency access remain intact as work advances.