Scotland's papers: By-election polls open and Tartan Army partying

News imageBBC Scotland's front pages for 18 June 2026BBC

Voters in two constituencies on Scotland's east coast are heading to the polls in by-elections, alongside voters in Makerfield, Greater Manchester.

The BBC - like all other broadcasters - is not allowed to report details of campaigning, in line with polling day rules.

With the by-elections featuring in some front page headlines, we have looked at other stories featuring in Thursday's papers.

The Tartan Army's presence at the World Cup is prominent, with one day to go until Scotland's next match.

The Daily Record and the Daily Star report that the Scotland fans in Boston have "drunk the city dry" with bars blown away by their "non-stop party", both calling the Tartan Army "world sup winners".

The peace deal between the US and Iran is covered on several front pages.

The Guardian says the memorandum of understanding makes "significant political and financial concessions to Iran".

The Times says that the peace deal immediately waives sanctions on oil in return for guarantees on nuclear weapons, with Trump conceding they would have to return frozen funds to the Islamic Republic.

The Telegraph reports that it paves the way to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

Back at home, The Scotsman reports that a shortage of specialist radiographers is causing delays in cancer treatment.

The Herald writes that the head of CalMac has raised the prospect of a "major shake-up" of how the nation's biggest ferry service operates.

The Metro reports that the 190 job losses at the University of Dundee have been branded a "tragedy".

And the Sun reports that Midlothian Council staff are planning to ignore a ban on wearing Scotland shirts as Scotland faces Morocco on Friday.