The Latest Breaking News from the River Clyde

Scottish bridge to close twice today to allow historic vessel to pass

The Govan-Partick footbridge over the River Clyde will close twice today to let the Waverley paddle steamer pass through

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

Glasgow brings Commonwealth Games to a close with 'Scotland at its very best'

THE 2026 Commonwealth Games have been brought to an end in spectacular fashion with music, dancing and a fireworks display over the River Clyde

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Body recovered from River Clyde in early hours of the morning

A body has been recovered from the River Clyde at the Erskine Bridge after an overnight multi-agency response, with police treating the death as…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

'End of an era': Long-running ferry service closes with 'immediate effect'

A LONG-RUNNING ferry service which crossed the River Clyde has announced its closure “with immediate effect” ...

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2025

IN PICTURES: Hundreds gather as 'first of its kind' bridge opens on River Clyde

IT was a historic day as school children made the initial crossing over the first-ever opening road bridge on the River Clyde ...

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

Ships sound foghorns as wildfire smoke chokes River Clyde

A massive smoke haze from a wildfire led to ships on the River Clyde sounding their foghorns on Monday.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025

Body recovered from Scottish river following police search

THE body of a man has been recovered from the River Clyde in Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Keir Starmer hits out at John Swinney's 'divert Trident funding' call at PMQs

Keir Starmer hit out at the First Minister’s call to divert spending on a Trident replacement on the River Clyde at Prime Minister’s Questions.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

£4bn Trident replacement 'unachievable', says government watchdog

A £4 BILLION project aimed at replacing Trident submarines on the River Clyde has been branded as “unachievable” for the third year in a row by…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025

Calls to scrap controversial plans for fees to sail on Clyde as petition launched

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for plans to charge small boats to use the River Clyde to be scrapped as the move “threatens” Scotland’s sailing…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024