Bank Holidays

Salutation Hotel, Perth, which has operated since the 17th Century, is one of the hotels affected. PIC: CC/Aaron Bradley

Six Scottish hotels at risk as group plunged into administration

The Shark ChillPill, which is the perfect handheld fan for heatwaves, travel and holidays is discounted in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Shark’s ChillPill kept me cool in 30°C heat and it’s now on sale

Only five councils will be observing Scotland's World Cup bank holiday on Monday.

Why are so few councils observing the SNP's World Cup bank holiday?

Meals out needn't break the bank - this offer is a delicious bargain

Families can feed four at Harvester from £45 with this big saving

The Shark ChillPill is the perfect handheld fan for travel, holidays and hot bank holidays.

I tried Shark ChillPill in 30°C heat and it earned bag space

Wickes landscaping bark chippings come in 100L bags and are currently on a 3 for £30 deal

Wickes bark chippings three for £30 deal for May garden jobs

Romania's Brasov cityscape is a must see.

Ad Feature European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays

James Cochran is coming to Glasgow in May.

Great British Menu winner returns to Glasgow for exclusive event

Here's what you need to know about Easter Monday in Scotland.

Explainer Easter Monday isn't a bank holiday in Scotland - here's why

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Exclusive SNP MSP candidate 'openly defied' Swinney over World Cup holiday

Here's when Easter falls in 2026.

Explainer When is Easter 2026? Why the date changes, bank holidays and more

Here is every Scottish bank holiday this year, including one bonus day to mark Scotland’s return to the World Cup.

Full list of 2026 Scottish bank holidays – including World Cup extra

Scotland Fans celebrate after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park on November 18, 2025.

Explainer Scotland World Cup bank holiday confirmed – but who gets a day off?

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay

Flower of Scotland lyrics are 'cringe', says Scottish Tory leader

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Is today a Bank Holiday? When the August 2025 long weekend falls

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Early May bank holiday 2025 opening hours for Aldi, Tesco, and more

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Upcoming UK bank holidays - when your next days off work are in 2025

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

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Early Easter benefit payments for 1000s as DWP and HMRC dates moved

Members of the public fill The Mall before a flypast during the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London in June 2022 (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to get extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark major historic event

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The confirmed Bank Holiday opening hours of retailers including Tesco

The shortlist for the Uber Eat Restaurant of the Year Award 2023 have been announced. Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Bank Holiday grocery delivery rules for UberEats

Brewdog will be giving away a free pint of Cold Beer to customers who come wearing shorts this Bank Holiday weekend.

Brewdog will be giving away free pints of beer this Bank Holiday

What’s new in H&M this week? Get bank holiday ready with these affordable must-have items (H&M)

Get bank holiday ready with affordable items from H&M

Easter is celebrated across the UK.

Explainer When is Easter in 2024 and is Easter Monday a bank holiday?

Jarvis Cocker's band Pulp headlined Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.

Explainer Why is Tuesday, January 2 a Bank Holiday in Scotland?

McDonald’s is slashing the price of a popular menu item for one day only.

McDonald’s slashes price of popular item by 50% - but not for long

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Spring bank holiday opening times for B&Q, Homebase and Wickes

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‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned

On Easter Sunday it is customary to eat chocolate eggs

Why we eat Easter eggs on Easter Sunday - traditions explained

Lidl has released when it best to go shopping for them Easter essentials to avoid the crowds

Lidl reveals best times to go shopping for Easter to avoid queues

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