Herald Scotland

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:24:01 +0000
Your Party Scotland calls for 'urgent action' as Holyrood selection deadline looms
The interim executive committee of Your Party in Scotland has written to the party's newly-elected leadership calling for 'urgent action' on candidate selection ahead of the Holyrood election

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Popular Leith taco bar to close its doors after more than three years in business
Chorrito on Leith Walk, Edinburgh, to close in March after three years. Founders shift focus to hot sauce business; Mirin to take over site.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:24:21 +0000
United States and Israel launch 'massive operation' against Iran
The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with the first apparent strike landing near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
'We need a national conversation': University principal on the future of free tuition
Amid rising costs and falling international student enrolment, Scotland’s universities have been challenged like never before.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
'You never know': Leading Scots university boss can't rule out compulsory job cuts
Professor Peter Edwards of the University of Aberdeen said that categorically ruling out job cuts “is a very difficult thing for anyone to do”.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Meet the former apprentice leading Scotland's most controversial shipyard
Ferguson Marine CEO Graeme Thomson on rebuilding the Port Glasgow shipyard and securing its future after Scotland’s ferry scandal.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'In 60 years on this planet I've never been so shocked': Disbelief at tree felling
Residents near Dalmally say they are horrified after more than 50 ancient trees were felled along a much-loved walking path.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Scottish Labour comes together after humiliation in Manchester
Scottish Labour’s conference in Paisley was overshadowed by anger and frustration after the party slumped to third place in Gorton and Denton.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:36:00 +0000
Landmark Scottish shopping centre sold for fraction of what it cost to build
A huge Scottish shopping centre has been sold for £15 million, a fraction of its build cost

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:35:00 +0000
'Completely different point of view' with appointment of 27-year-old
The Glasgow-based company has appointed a 27-year-old staff member with a degree in international fashion branding to a key role

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:35:00 +0000
70 jobs lost as Scottish family-owned retailer in administration
A Scottish family-owned retailer has appointed administrators with 70 jobs lost

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:34:00 +0000
Accountancy giant on course for Scottish milestone after major deal
Azets on track to record turnover in excess of £50m for the first time

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:34:00 +0000
Where does march of AI leave software companies in the eyes of investors?
The share prices of many software companies have lagged both AI beneficiaries and the broader US market in recent years

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
'I was delirious and incoherent': the signs and symptoms of rare brain disease
How a rare and life-threatening infection which can be linked to infections like measles left woman delirious and feeling as if her brain was on fire

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Best afro hair transplant clinic in Turkey: Get your confidence back
Best afro hair transplant clinic in Turkey: Get your confidence back.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘It was like prison’: Asylum seeker mum on pregnancy in Glasgow hotel
An asylum-seeking mother describes giving birth after living in a Glasgow asylum hotel as a charity warns migrant women face systemic barriers in maternity care.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:43:58 +0000
Everything you need to know about the BRIT Awards 2026 including how to watch
The BRIT Awards 2026 will be taking place on Saturday, February 28, and here's how you can watch on TV and online

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:12:16 +0000
Glasgow's Trongate closed to all traffic due to unsafe building
Glasgow City Council confirmed via a traffic notice that Trongate is closed from Glassford Street to Candleriggs

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:40:58 +0000
Fast food chain bids to open first Glasgow location
A fast food chain with several English restaurants has proposed to open its first Glasgow location.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:30:01 +0000
'This is a positive move': Theatre trust set to stay in temporary base long-term
The Brunton Theatre was shut two years ago after crumbling concrete, known as RAAC, was discovered in its roof.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:13:16 +0000
Island primary school set to remain mothballed for a further year
An island primary school is set to remain mothballed for a further year under proposals to be put to councillors.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:43 +0000
Two dead and dozens injured after tram derails in Milan
A tram has derailed and slammed into a building in the centre of Milan, killing two people and injuring more than 20.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:39:28 +0000
14 ways to make your Amazon Fire TV Stick run like new and avoid a replacement
There are a few simple tricks you can try to make your Amazon Fire TV Stick feel as good as new every single time you use it.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:34:25 +0000
Village Co-op store reopens following major makeover
A village Co-op store has relaunched with a fresh new look following an eight-week investment programme to transform the store.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:06:02 +0000
Woman found dead at property in Dornoch named
A woman who died at a property in Dornoch has been named.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:27:48 +0000
Two teenagers arrested after 'weapons incident' in Edinburgh
Two males aged 17 and 18 have been arrested after an incident involving weapons in Edinburgh.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:15:20 +0000
AI implicated in administration of Scottish animation studio
Uncertainties in the market "partly driven by AI" led to a crunch in available animation work

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
BA owner posts record profits despite fuel price worries for 2025
2025 was a strong year for IAG, but potential cracks are beginning to form

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:49:43 +0000
Planning bid submitted for new Fort William hospital
NHS Highland has announced two significant milestones in the development of the new Lochaber Hospital, as the project continues to gather momentum toward delivering modern healthcare facilities for the communities of Fort William and the wider Lochab...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:46:37 +0000
Asbestos found in 21 Edinburgh schools and nurseries as councillors seek clarity
Twenty one schools and nurseries in Edinburgh West found to have asbestos, prompting calls from MP Christine Jardine for City of Edinburgh Council action

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:51:45 +0000
Anas Sawar urges voters to 'hold nose' and back Scottish Labour at Holyrood election
Anas Sarwar dismissed MPs backing the Prime Minister as he urged voters to ‘hold their nose’ and vote for Scottish Labour in the upcoming Holyrood election.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:19:31 +0000
Edinburgh Old Town street closure planned - here's when
Forrest Road, Edinburgh, will close for up to two weeks as Scottish Water carry out urgent sewer repairs near George IV Bridge.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:03:18 +0000
Two years ago Labour believed they were unstoppable, now they're going backwards
Just hours after a bruising by-election in England, Anas Sarwar took to the stage in Paisley to face a harsher reality at home. A new Scottish Election Study poll suggests Labour’s 2024 coalition has splintered — with voters drifting to Reform, t...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:07:14 +0000
Second phase of demolition underway at estate dubbed 'Scotland's Chernobyl'
Demolition is back underway at Clune Park as contractors begin phase two of clearing dangerous buildings within the rundown Port Glasgow estate - dubbed ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:51:25 +0000
Police investigation after snake 'posted through letterbox' of Dunfermline home
A Dunfermline woman was left terrified after she got out of bed to use the bathroom, and tripped over a snake which she believes was posted through her letterbox.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:29:44 +0000
Self-portrait of renowned Scottish artist to go on display for anniversary of death
Jack Vettriano’s 1993 self-portrait will be displayed at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh from March 2026, honouring the celebrated Scottish artist

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:13:37 +0000
Charity champion ex-soldier exposed as serial sex attacker
A former soldier who was a charity champion raising money for veterans has been exposed as a serial sex attacker.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:54:35 +0000
UK withdraws staff from Iran amid speculation of imminent U.S strikes
The Foreign Office has withdrawn its staff from Iran amid growing signs an attack by the United States may be imminent

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:44:57 +0000
Plaque marking Andrew visit removed from Inverness Town House
A plaque marking a visit to Inverness by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been removed from the city’s Town House.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:33:27 +0000
'Vital' Scottish islands supermarkets brought to market for sale
Two supermarkets on Scottish islands are being marketed for sale

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:18:01 +0000
Edinburgh chef to make TV debut on BBC Great British Menu
Edinburgh chef Jun Au of Pomelo to represent Scotland on BBC’s Great British Menu 2026, showcasing Asian cuisine and local produce.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:08:40 +0000
New chapter for popular island cafe and restaurant
A local couple are the new owners of Fintry Bay café and restaurant on the Isle of Cumbrae.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:19 +0000
Glasgow park's Victorian glasshouse faces 'uncertain future' after college quits
The Victorian structure has faced steady decline in the past ten years - could this be the nail in the coffin?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:59:51 +0000
Kirkwall’s 19th-century ‘eyesore’ goes up for sale
A derelict building in the centre of Kirkwall has been put up for sale after surviving plans which would have seen it flattened.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:09:08 +0000
Legal bid to save Alba party launched as 'continuation group' aim for election
A group of four Alba national executive committee members have announced they will take legal action to try and ensure the party can stand in the Holyrood election

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Maternity Services: Do they deliver? All stories from our latest investigation
The Herald launches a four-day investigation into Scotland’s maternity services, examining safety, staffing pressures and access to care nationwide.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:32 +0000
Rare sea creature's Scottish loch recovery after dredging disaster
The colourful mussels bind the seabed together and create habitats for other creatures

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:55:20 +0000
Scotch Whisky industry takes to the ice in Olympic-inspired beginner curling event
First-time curlers from across the whisky sector enjoy a brilliant day of learning, laughter and friendly competition at Perth’s Dewar’s Centre.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:43:32 +0000
Alloa college given reprieve but Forth Valley campus future remains uncertain
Alloa’s Forth Valley College campus will remain open for the 2026/27, but its future after that still hangs in the balance due to financial pressures

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Historic Ayrshire golf club cedes ground control to secure long-term future
The golf club is among those turning to alternative operating models to balance accessibility against long-term viability

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