The 21-year-old Scottish culture magazine The Skinny has been rescued under a takeover deal agreed with an arts company.

Terminal V’s 10th anniversary is heading outdoors in Glasgow

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school age children.

Scotland’s Standards Commission faces calls for an independent review after a Court of Session ruling in Glasgow councillor Fiona Higgins’s case.

Scottish Government urged to back a Glasgow PBSA moratorium as campaigners cite oversupply, 18,213 beds in pipeline and falling international student numbers

An ethical standards regulator has acknowledged that the suspension of a Scots councillor restricted his freedom of speech rights, but insisted the move was necessary to protect the rights of others and public confidence in local government.

A summit on the future of Edinburgh's festivals is expected to tackle concerns over the 'affordability' of taking part in the city's annual cultural events.

Staff and leadership at the University of Edinburgh are highlighting a broader battle over what a university should be, and who and what it should serve.

University leaders said that 90 recent programme closures are part of a “routine” process and that subject areas are "absolutely not" disappearing.

Research from the University of Aberdeen has revealed the public health implications of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Scotland.

North Lanarkshire council leader Jim Logue has hit back at Glasgow counterpart Ricky Bell, calling his claim that neighbouring authorities hold vacant homes for homeless refugees flatly inaccurate — and pointing to Scottish Empty Homes data to prov...

It would not be appropriate for Scottish Liberal Democrat leader to investigate claims of an ageism row involving a senior MP, the party has said.

It would be 'incredibly sad' if US hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital Management succeeds in its move on a £1bn Scottish-run investment trust, Baillie Gifford's chief says.

Six years after Scotland's landmark commitment to transform the lives of care-experienced children, the body set up to hold the government to account says the Promise is still on paper rather than in practice.

Scottish Conservatives warn of a potential £5,000 tax rise for higher earners if John Swinney uses income tax to plug the SNP’s £5bn funding gap in Scotland.

Academics at Aberdeen University warned there could be a “profound” impact on health

Train services between Glasgow and Kilmarnock are facing disruption after a train broke down on the line.

Andy Burnham will pledge a clear direction at Labour conference, unveiling plans for social care, youth unemployment and public control of utilities.

CMAL appoints Clarksons on a £196,069 contract to sell surplus CalMac RoPax ferries as Scotland’s fleet renewal brings 17 new vessels into service.

Dundee recorded 350 suspected near-fatal drug overdoses in three months, up nearly 70% year on year, as drug deaths also rose, prompting concern among health chiefs.

Scotland’s first non-alcoholic distillery has secured a nationwide listing with Marks & Spencer for its 0.0% ABV spirit.

Scottish Labour delegates waited for Andy Burnham at Scot Night, but the Prime Minister never arrived. Inside a frustrating night in Liverpool.

A commemorative plaque will be installed at Paisley Central Library to pay tribute to Dolly Parton and the work of her Imagination Library.

The Scottish Government's arts agency turned down 3,566 applications worth more than £74m over the last three years.

A storm-damaged covered walkway at Skye's upgraded Uig ferry terminal is to be dismantled without ever carrying a single passenger, despite being funded as part of a £38 million publicly funded harbour redevelopment.

A FIFE councillor has insisted he is still representing his constituents “on the issues that matter most” despite living more than 200 miles from his ward.

Nigel Farage has brushed off a Norstat poll showing independence support would reach 65% if he became Prime Minister, insisting Reform is now a genuine Scottish party.

John Healey pledges to reindustrialise Britain at Labour conference, with £100m for new apprenticeships, £300m Rolls-Royce investment and shipbuilding support.

John Swinney says NHS Grampian A&E pressure is easing after a critical incident was stood down, but Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin retains a critical incident.

Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.

A small Scottish business helping disabled and chronically ill people reclaim their experiences through clothing has launched an urgent fundraiser to prevent its closure.

Kirkcudbright Academy pays tribute to former pupil Arkadii Petrov, aged 21, who returned to Ukraine and was killed fighting Russian invasion forces.

A heavily-backed Scottish company has been placed into administration with all jobs lost

The Reverend Jane MacLaren, priest-in-charge at St Philip’s and St James’ Church in the Goldenacre area of the city, will take up the senior position from November 1.

The University of Stirling has appointed Professor Josie Fraser as its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Macari's Café in Galashiels closed at the weekend, marking the end to a century-old institution in the tow

Edinburgh fatal crash: 79-year-old man charged after pedestrian Bill Hepburn, 66, died in a supermarket car park on Meadow Place Road on February 18.

Renfrewshire Council will consult Glasgow Airport’s owners over a possible name change, including a proposal to honour Scottish singer Gerry Rafferty, on September 24.

Lothian Buses state that “excessive noise” is grounds for removal, “including playing any form of audio at a volume that can be heard by other passengers".

Plans for a craft whisky distillery in Ardrishaig have been awarded permission by council officers.

Properties in a Berwickshire market town’s first new housing development in a decade will be up for grabs early next month.

Senior Labour figures launched a blistering attack on the SNP’s record in government during a fringe event to discuss Labour's future.

A blueprint for the proposed transformation of an area on the south bank of the Clyde is set for approval this week.

Read all of The Herald's coverage of Scottish civil service working from home, from office attendance and costs to unions, policy and staff reaction.

Peter May has been praised as 'one of the most popular and loved writers of crime fiction of his generation' after passing away at home in the south of France.

It looks like it's a final goodbye for the Maggie May singer

A Scottish energy research and consultancy company has posted a significant rise in profit.

The northbound lanes of the major thoroughfare will also be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between 10 pm and 6 am.

The medals and logbooks of a hero Scottish pilot who pulled off an "astonishing" D-Day feat are to go under the hammer.

Kate Forbes’ first event will feature an on-stage conversation with Sir Chris Hoy