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Colin Mearns

@mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Glasgow based staff photographer for The Herald, Glasgow Times and The National newspapers

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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt goes on display in Glasgow's Tramway www.heraldscotland.com/news... 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Glasgow is transformed into snowy Gotham City for The Batman: Part II filming 🎥 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌𝘚: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Glasgow transformed into snowy Gotham City as The Batman: Part II films in the city 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Gateshead Metro station, Tyne and Wear, Friday 7th August 2026.
A low angle photograph taken on a wide angle lens showing a solitary person walking down a corridor featuring red tiled walls at Gateshead Metro station at Gateshead, Tyne and Wear in north east England.
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Kathleen Nutt @kathleennutt.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
EXC: I spoke with new @scottishgreens.org MSP Cara McKee about her battle with a rare neurological condition which leaves her in unbearable pain as she prepares for life-changing surgery. Pic: @mearnscolin.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2629093...
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Cara McKee: The unbearable pain I hid during my maiden speech
Newly-elected MSP Cara McKee has revealed her battle with a rare and excruciating illness as she prepares for life-changing surgery later this week.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Meet the Glasgow designer who became part of Scottish political history after Glasgow South MSP rocked her creation at the pivotal count👗
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Meet the Glasgow designer who became part of Scottish political 'history'
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Kathleen Nutt @kathleennutt.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
I wrote this piece about growing up in the Troubles, what was needed to bring about peace and political reconciliation through the GFA, and why John Swinney was right to say we need to 'move on'. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
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Swinney is so right about Sinn Féin - I grew up in the Troubles, we need to move on
For a period during the 1970s I used to pull back the curtains of my bedroom window and watch my father as he jumped over the low wall in front of…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
THEN AND NOW A large mural of Billy Connolly in Glasgow has now been completely covered up by the construction of student flats 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌𝘚: @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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The Glasgow Wrap @theglasgowwrap.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
🌦️ Good Morning Glasgow! The Met Office forecasts light rain and some sunshine with a high of 7C. Here’s Monday’s Wrap… Glasgow's clutter-free news 🗞️ theglasgowwrap.substack.com/p/the-glasgo... #GlasgowNews #LocalNews #GlasgowStories #Glasgow
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Pro-Palestine demostrators in Glasgow on Saturday 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌𝘚: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
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
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Kathleen Nutt @kathleennutt.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The IFS has assessed Reform UK income tax cuts pledge. "Scotland can have lower taxes if it chooses to – but would require a reduction in the range & scope of public services & social security benefits provided to residents.” @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2579971...
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Reform UK income tax cuts 'would slash welfare and public services' for Scots
Reform UK's income tax cuts would mean cuts to welfare benefits and public services and benefit highest earners most, according to an analysis by a…
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Kathleen Nutt @kathleennutt.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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. @heraldscotland.bsky.social Analysis for Unspun here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2580100...
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Analysis: Why top earners would benefit most from Reform's income tax cuts
Malcolm Offord promised if Reform UK took power in Holyrood its first move on income tax would be to realign Scotland’s rates and bands with those…
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
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.....
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Teddy Jamieson @teddyjamieson.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The return of Friends Again in The Herald Magazine tomorrow Cover image @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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
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
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Morning mist in Maxwell Park, Pollokshields, Glasgow. Saturday 22nd November 2025. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Edinburgh looking gorgeous in the autumn sunshine, Saturday 25th October 2025. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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. 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
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.
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
A soggy Saturday afternoon in St Enoch Square, Glasgow. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social & @glasgowtimes.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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. 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
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 29°C. A great place to spend a rainy Sunday with the bairns. Honestly, it really is!
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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... 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
'I’ve made this 6am pilgrimage ahead of the RSPB’s International Dawn Chorus weekend at a time when the birdsong morning symphony is at its most intense' 🐦‍⬛ I made a pilgrimage to a wetland paradise - and confessed my 'sins'👇 heraldscotland.com/life_style/2... VIDEO:@ @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Gallus wee squirrel snaffling their breakfast from our bird feeder and tormenting Matilda. Pretty productive morning for a squiggle I reckon. 🤣🤣
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
'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 👇 heraldscotland.com/news/homenew... (1/3) @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Late last year, our photographer @mearnscolin.bsky.social was diagnosed with bowel cancer A simple NHS Scotland test saved his life
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
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...
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NHS Scotland saved my life - here's why everyone needs to do the bowel test
Colin Mearns did a routine bowel test where doctors found a malignant tumour - the early catch saved his life
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Loch Katrine, Trossachs, Scotland. Monday 7th April 2025. I mean, honestly, just look at it....🌞🌞
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.
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Rebecca McCurdy shadowed lifesaving ScotRail conductor Dominic Quilty. Here's why it was an unforgettable experience: heraldscotland.com/news/2489533... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 (@mearnscolin.bsky.social)
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The Glasgow Wrap @theglasgowwrap.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
How The Community Newsroom is rebuilding media trust in Govanhill ✍ @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
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"Doing what you can where you are": How The Community Newsroom is rebuilding trust in Govanhill
Greater Govanhill and The Ferret are working together to bolster local news, combat polarisation and enact positive change in a Glasgow community.
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Trongate, Glasgow, Saturday 25th Jan 2025. I just loved the sunlight reflecting from the buildings behind me. The building on the left is the Britannia Panopticon music hall, the world's oldest surviving music hall and where in 1906, a 16 year old Stan Laurel made his stage debut.
A black and white photograph of people on the Trongate, Glasgow, Saturday 25th Jan 2025. I just loved the sunlight reflecting from the buildings behind me. Made a lovely change from the storm shenanigans the previous day. Incidentally, the building on the left is the Britannia Panopticon music hall, the world's oldest surviving music hall and where in 1906, a 16 year old Stan Laurel made his stage debut.
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Happy Caturday!
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Firefighters have rushed to a Glasgow street following the collapse of a building. It is understood that the building was meant to be torn down in a controlled demolition but collapsed early. FULL STORY: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487744... VIDEO: @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Linda Allan, the mother of Katie Allan touches a photograph of her daughter at a press conference, Friday 17th Jan 2025 regarding the joint FAI into the deaths of both Katie and William Lindsay in 2018 at Polmont YOI. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social & @glasgowtimes.bsky.social
Linda Allan, the mother of Katie Allan touches a photograph of her daughter as her husband Stuart looks on at a press conference at the Kimpton Blythswood Square hotel Glasgow regarding the decision into the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of both Katie Allan and William Lindsay who both took their own lives in 2018 at Polmont Young Offender’s Institution.
Photograph by Colin Mearns for The Herald & Times Group Friday 17th January 2025
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Beautiful late afternoon light (and gorgeous clouds) at Dunoon today, Wednesday 8th January 2025.
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has unveiled its biggest line up to date ahead of its return in March FIND OUT MORE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484329...
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Hope Street, Glasgow City Centre, 2nd January 2025.
A photograph taken at night of Hope Street in Glasgow city centre at the junction of Oswald Street and Argyle Street.
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
A lovely cottage spotted on a Boxing day stroll.
A cottage framed by trees at Culzean, South Ayrshire. Photographed on Boxing day, 2024.
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The Glasgow Wrap @theglasgowwrap.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
The west end's bohemian golden age is over. Alasdair Gray’s favourite Hillhead haunts have been sold off. The kind of artists and writers that once crawled around the area have been priced out. As a whole, it has traded coolness for commerce. theglasgowwrap.substack.com/p/glasgows-c...
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Glasgow’s creative exodus: Is the south side the new west end?
Its bohemian golden age is over. Alasdair Gray’s favourite Hillhead haunts have been sold off. The Scotsman Group, formerly known as G1, bought Oran Mor in 2022. In the same year, the Ubiquitous Chip
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
If you’ve been around Central Station today, you may have noticed this title and a familiar face staring back at you. That's because you can now read The Herald for the whole of 2025 for only £25. SUBSCRIBE HERE: heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
A grey squirrel eats a croissant while sitting in a tree on Gray Street in the West End of Glasgow, Wednesday 11th December 2024. Photographed for @heraldscotland.bsky.social @glasgowtimes.bsky.social & @scotnational.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Squirrel. Croissant. Tree. Glasgow. 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
A squirrel enjoys a croissant in a tree on Gray Street, in Glasgow's Kelvingrove. Our photographer @mearnscolin.bsky.social saw the squirrel run across the road with the croissant in its mouth, before it ran up the tree and enjoyed its meal. 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Education specialist James McEnaney and photographer Colin Mearns visited Scotland's newest special school TAKE A LOOK INSIDE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477587... @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @mearnscolin.bsky.social
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Colin Mearns @mearnscolin.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Trongate, Glasgow, Friday 6th December 2024.
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