First babies of 2026 welcomed in Scotland's maternity units
Baby Arabella was born in the 14th minute of 2026 in Ayrshire
Last updated 1st Jan 2026
The first babies of 2026 have been welcomed by delighted parents in Scotland.
Staff at Ayrshire Maternity Unit at University Hospital Crosshouse have welcomed the first baby of 2026.
Baby Arabella was born at 12.14am, weighing 8lb 9oz.
A daughter for Lucy-Jane Bark and Luke Hutchinson, from Stevenston, North Ayrshire.
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.
The little boy was welcomed by delighted parents Courtney Brown and Graham Lindsey from Broxburn, West Lothian.
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 the little girl who emerged weighting 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 baby boy Charlie.
He was welcomed by parents Alanah Gardner and Oli, from Edinburgh, when he arrived at 2.45am, with his weight to be confirmed.
The second baby born at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley on January 1 was Hope who emerged at 4.38am.
Parents Faith Ramage and Jamie Sandford, from Greenock, were delighted at the arrival of their daughter who weighs 7lb 15oz.