Herald Scotland

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Legendary Scotland celebrity party to be recreated Stateside and you can get tickets
The third edition of a legendary pre-tournament party will be held in Boston ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Sturgeon among Glasgow MSPs urging UK Gov to 'play part' in Union Street fire repairs
Nicola Sturgeon has joined six SNP MSPs to write to the UK Government demanding financial aid to help recover Glasgow's Union Corner after the devastating fire.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:37:00 +0000
Retail billionaire shuts down first flagship store of brand in Scotland
A retail tycoon’s closure of a flagship store is significant on two counts

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:32:00 +0000
How should global volatility shape investors' approach to risk?
Conflict in the Middle East shows how swiftly interest rate expectations can change

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Historic Scottish housebuilder announces new boss as growth plans revealed
Glasgow-based Mac Mic Land appoints Steve Clegg as its new chief executive

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:33:00 +0000
Inside story of the ferry cuts: 'It will only change if decision makers lived here'
The island group that prompted changes to how state-owned ferry operator CalMac acts during lifeline ferry breakdowns as it copes with an ageing fleet - says "nothing has changed" as it faces a new wave of cuts.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0000
Battle over forestry grants: row escalates over commercial conifer planting
Scotland needs to expand its commercial forestry, says the author of a new report, and public funding should be continued.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:54:23 +0000
Tiger Woods involved in 'rollover' car crash ahead of possible Masters return
Golf star Tiger Woods has been involved in a car crash in which one of the vehicles rolled over

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:40:33 +0000
Former Alex Salmond aide looked to swap Alba job for Reform
A former aide to Alex Salmond during his time with with the Alba Party applied for a job with Reform UK

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:06:52 +0000
Musical based on hit Scots film to open in New York this year
A musical set in Glasgow will open in New York later this year, having made its debut in Edinburgh

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0000
'I had a ravioli disaster at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay - I’m still mortified '
Colin Anderson is the chef-director of Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant, Brett, in Glasgow's West End. This week, he takes on our chef Q&A.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:13:09 +0000
John Swinney orders probe into SNP complaints process after Jordan Linden conviction
John Swinney has ordered an independent review of SNP complaints procedures after former councillor Jordan Linden was convicted of multiple sexual offences.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Scottish housebuilder hails ‘milestone year’ after key acquisition
Annual profits boosted by the £215m acquisition of St Modwen Homes

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:25 +0000
South Queensferry eatery on track to raise £20k in charity fundraiser
The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry hosts fundraiser, raising over £20,000 for the Fishermen’s Mission charity

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:03 +0000
Popular Scottish walking trail to remain closed for 2026
Puck’s Glen is a scenic walking trail beside the Eas Mòr stream on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, around five miles north of Dunoon

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:41:15 +0000
'Govan finally gets its riverfront back': New park opens after 40-year fight
The gates to the new Riverside Park at the Govan Graving Docks were opened, which has "reconnected Govan with the River Clyde."

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
How an American who moved to Glasgow 35 years ago became its biggest cheerleader
I was driving along the Pacific Coast Highway and I had Dougie MacLean on my stereo. I was like, I do want to live in Scotland.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:55:19 +0000
Scottish chef named Chef of the Year at the Scottish Excellence Awards in Edinburgh
Dean Banks wins Chef of the Year and Haar named Restaurant of the Year at the Scottish Excellence Awards 2026 in Edinburgh, highlighting Scottish cuisine

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:53:28 +0000
Aberdeen sightseeing bus returns for 2026 after success of debut year
Aberdeen’s only open-top sightseeing bus tour is to return for the 2026 season following the success of its debut year.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:40:19 +0000
Edinburgh council considers new plans for city centre coach parking
Edinburgh councillors are to consider new coach parking bays on King's Stables Road and Regent Road, with the aim of cutting city centre congestion and improve safety.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:17 +0000
Teaching union rejects settlement on 'excessive' workload after government deal
A teaching union has rejected a proposed settlement on class contact time after an overwhelming vote by members

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:14:33 +0000
'Stay of execution' for council-owned Scottish museum
A museum that has been run by Falkirk Council for the past 50 years was given “a stay of execution” that will allow it to stay open for the next two months in the hope agreement on its future can be reached.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:05:02 +0000
Protest outside City Property as Glasgow arts groups face eviction from Trongate 103
Artists and campaigners have staged a protest over steep rent increases at Trongate 103, as Glasgow cultural organisations warn new lease terms could force them out.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:45:33 +0000
Edinburgh Tram ridership up year-on-year with 12.5 million passengers in 2025
Edinburgh tram passenger numbers hit record 12.5 million in 2025, driven by festivals, events, and new routes. Council considers £3bn network extension plans.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:17:42 +0000
'Incredibly tough decision': Cult fashion brand to close flagship city store
Glasgow streetwear brand Forty Clothing is closing its flagship Royal Exchange Square store this weekend, but its Glasgow Fort and online shops will remain open.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:08:02 +0000
Stephen Flynn urges SNP candidate to clarify position after defending Jordan Linden
Stephen Flynn has said SNP councillors and candidates who defended or downplayed complaints about disgraced former council leader Jordan Linden must now “outline their position” following his conviction for multiple sexual offences.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Five heart-soaring Scottish walks to make the most of spring's lighter evenings
As the clocks go forward it always feels like a baton change in the seasons, edging ever closer to the glorious crescendo of spring and with the worst ravages of the colder weather (hopefully) behind us. It also means that decent post-work strolls ar...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:32:30 +0000
Highland loch gains bathing water status after community campaign
A sea loch in the Scottish Highlands has gained designated bathing water status following a successful community campaign.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:02:09 +0000
Scots 'sharing bath water' due to rising energy costs, new study reveals
Citizens Advice Scotland warns 55% of Scots are limiting heating use due to soaring energy bills, with cost-of-living crisis harming mental health and wellbeing.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:31:29 +0000
Thirteen arrested in organised crime raids in Scotland and Spain
Thirteen people have been arrested by police in Scotland and Spain as part of joint investigations into serious and organised crime.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:28:42 +0000
Lib Dems have 'no limit to ambition' as they target SNP, Alex Cole-Hamilton says
Alex Cole-Hamilton has targeted SNP seats as he states there is "no limit" to the ambition of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:03 +0000
New exhibition to showcase work of pioneering Edinburgh photographer
Wendy McMurdo was the first woman photographer to be elected to the Royal Scottish Academy

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0000
Chinese Terracotta Warrior statue goes on public display at Heriot-Watt University
A Terracotta Warrior replica from Xi'an is now on public display at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, marking 40 years of the cities' twinning and Sino-Scottish friendship.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:34:32 +0000
Leith whisky company scoops £50k prize in national young entrepreneur awards
Leith’s Tailored Spirits Co. wins third place at Stelios Foundation UK Young Entrepreneur Awards 2026 for personalised luxury Scotch whisky, securing £50,000.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:19:46 +0000
'Exciting new offering' to open at popular former Scottish city bar and cafe
An 'exciting new licensed offering' is set to open at the site of a former popular bar and cafe

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000
Scotch whisky giants open talks over blockbuster merger
Pernod Ricard, owner of Chivas Brothers, and Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman open talks over 'merge of equals'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:03:45 +0000
'Record year' for Scottish mountain rescue teams with more than 1,200 incidents
Volunteer teams gave up more than 39,000 hours of their time

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:01:05 +0000
Acclaimed Highlands hiking drama The North heading to UK cinemas
A critically acclaimed feature-length film shot entirely on Scotland’s two most famous long-distance treks is coming to UK cinemas.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Fringe return for Nicola Sturgeon revealed after Scottish Parliament farewell
The former First Minister is due to publish a new edition of her memoir in August.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:15:43 +0000
Work to build 'Scotland’s largest sculpture' hits important milestone
Work to build “Scotland’s largest sculpture” on the border with England has hit an important milestone as its first-ever on-site event took place near Gretna Green.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
I spent three years backpacking across America. Scotland must learn from its mistakes
Growing up in Glasgow the late 1950s, John spent his days kicking the football in the schoolyard with friends.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:26:51 +0000
Army joins search for missing mother and toddler's remains
Police Scotland and military intelligence specialists from the Ministry of Defence have been carrying out a survey near Inverness as part of ongoing efforts to locate the bodies of Renee and Andrew MacRae.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:08:49 +0000
Further arrests after disorder at Rangers and Celtic Scottish Cup tie
A further two men have been arrested as a result of an ongoing police investigation into disorder at the Scottish Cup quarter final match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday, March 8.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:03:58 +0000
Offord denies Reform Holyrood campaign a 'shambles' as party loses fifth candidate
Reform UK’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord has admitted a past joke about George Michael was “probably” homophobic but says the backlash is overblown and politically motivated.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Join Glasgow Kelvin College's Board of Management and shape the future of education
Glasgow Kelvin College is looking for Board Members who are passionate about education, community focused and willing to contribute their experience to the Board of Management.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:14:54 +0000
Cloned predecessor to Dolly the sheep goes on permanent show at museum
Morag and her identical twin Megan were cloned from the same embryo

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:55:21 +0000
Stephen Flynn: Energy crisis will define Holyrood election
Flynn said voters will be casting their ballots for “a permanent cost-of-living crisis under Westminster"

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:15:46 +0000
CalMac pressure eases as stricken ferry returns to service
The Caledonian Isles is sailing to Arran today - but a fresh fault has hit the Glen Sannox

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Schloss Roxburghe golf drives 40% surge as IMG boosts resort performance
Schloss Roxburghe reports 40% golf revenue growth after IMG takeover, boosting bookings, memberships and its status as a top Scottish resort

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ross Greer denies Scottish Greens making election win easier for SNP
Ross Greer has denied the Scottish Greens are making a Holyrood election win easier for the SNP by his party's decision to stand in just six constituency seats.

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