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The first babies of 2026 have been welcomed by delighted parents in Scotland.
Parents Colette and Ryan Lynch, from Port Glasgow, welcomed baby Leo who was born at 12.21am at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Renfrewshire, weighing 6lb 10oz.
In Livingston, the first baby born at St John’s Hospital on January 1 was Hunter who arrived at 12.26am weighing 7lb 9oz.
He was welcomed by delighted parents Courtney Brown and Graham Lindsey from Broxburn, West Lothian.
Ms Brown said: “We’re absolutely ecstatic. It’s dad’s first wee boy. We’re over the moon.”
At the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in Glasgow, the first baby to arrive was born at 12.27am.
Parents Mr and Mrs Kousar have yet to decide on a name for their newborn daughter, who weighed 7lb 12oz.
The next baby to arrive was welcomed by parents Emily and Kyle Robertson less than an hour later.
Their son Vincent was born at 1.22am weighing 7lb 7oz.
The first baby born at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on New Year’s Day was Charlie.
He was welcomed by parents Alanah Gardner and Oli, from Edinburgh, at 2.45am, with his weight to be confirmed.
Mrs Gardner said: “The midwives have been unbelievable, so well looked after. A great start to the new year.”
The second baby born at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley in 2024 was Hope at 4.38am.
Parents Faith Ramage and Jamie Sandford, from Greenock, were delighted at the arrival of their daughter, who weighs 7lb 15oz.
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