Herald Scotland

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:49:48 +0000
Man suffers serious injuries after crash in Scottish town
Police have appealed for witnesses

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0000
Fears all jobs lost as 'premium' Scottish butcher expected to collapse
While bosses remain open to selling the business, Flood said the firm was “planning realistically for closure”. 

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:19:09 +0000
Calls for answers about Lord Advocate’s email to FM on Peter Murrell charge
The Conservatives are now saying the Lord Advocate must explain her message to the First Minister

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:54:03 +0000
M8 section to close overnight starting from tonight
The motorway will close to allow vital works to take place

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:25:51 +0000
Chancellor welcomes news as inflation falls in the UK
The Chancellor said the drop was down to UK Government policies

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'There is a bit of unfinished business' - Ian Rankin on the return of John Rebus
A double birthday celebration is on the cards for fans of the celebrated detective.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Close Glasgow's 'failed' drug consumption room, Scottish Government urged
The UK's safe drug consumption room has "failed", the Scottish Tories have said as they call on the Scottish Government to close the Glasgow facility.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:37:00 +0000
HMRC takes hotel famed for huge scale model of Scotland to court over tax bill
A landmark hotel renowned for its large-scale map of Scotland has been threatened with liquidation over a tax bill

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Scottish housebuilder on mission to reverse 'modern Highland clearances'
Springfield Properties concentrates investment on north of Scotland

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:32:00 +0000
'All eyes' on Westminster as The Herald gets set for Budget Briefing
Scottish business leaders will gather to debate the big issues in Glasgow

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Today's cartoon from Herald cartoonist Steven Camley - on Ukraine/Russia talks
Today's cartoon is on the Russian and Ukrainian delegations ending the first day of US-brokered peace talks in Geneva, a week before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:17:00 +0000
Much debated religious education bill passes at Holyrood
A bill seeking to change the process for children withdrawing from religious education has passed in the Scottish Parliament

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:32:32 +0000
Police arrest 50 following massive drug bust operation across Glasgow
Fifty arrests have been made following drug raids across Glasgow

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:05:15 +0000
Killswitch Engage frontman to join Braw Beard in Glasgow
Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach will appear as a guest judge at Scotland's most distinctive celebration of facial hair

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:11:39 +0000
Young rugby fan lifts Calcutta Cup after Scotland beat England on Valentines Day
Ten year old Iain Norrie, who has Kabuki syndrome, lifted the Calcutta Cup after Scotland’s win over England

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Landmark Glasgow hotel owner in record year for expansion
The owner of Glasgow's "grande dame" hotel is set to return more than $1 billion to shareholders following a year of record new openings

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:27:08 +0000
Civil servants' hybrid working policy isn't working. That must change
Figures revealed core civil servants are rarely in the office despite a Scottish Government target of 40% hybrid working.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:49:00 +0000
'Choosing to deny support': Scots rape crisis centres hammer government over budget
Three rape crisis centres have hit out at the Scottish Government for instituting a “significant real-terms” funding cut they say will make women and girls less safe.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:56:27 +0000
Court of Session quashes Scottish Government decision on Borders wind farm
The decision to approve a wind farm in the Borders which was initially rejected by the local council has been quashed by the Court of Session

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:19:29 +0000
GP challenges now 'intolerable', senior doctor warns as new proposals launched
A senior medic described Scotland's GP services as "intolerable" as a new report is published for Scottish Labour.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:20:22 +0000
Police drone team could soon hit the skies above Edinburgh in a bid to prevent crime
British Transport Police plan to launch permanent police drone teams in Edinburgh and Glasgow, aiming to boost city policing and crime prevention with new technology

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Libraries are Scotland’s quiet lifeline - but they’re increasingly at risk
Scotland’s libraries face closures despite rising demand - here's why these quiet community hubs are more vital than ever to digital access, health and inclusion.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:56:00 +0000
More than £20k raised for Scots teacher and dad battling aggressive brain cancer
James McPherson teaches P5 at Law Primary School in North Berwick and also serves as a volunteer firefighter at the local station.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:49:07 +0000
Historic Grassmarket memorial in Edinburgh has been restored after years of neglect
The Covenanters Memorial in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, commemorating 17th-century Scottish Presbyterians, has been restored after a major conservation project

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:29:42 +0000
HMRC new online selling rules for eBay and Vinted sellers explained
HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income and how to avoid fines.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:17:00 +0000
Scottish Government cannot rule out bus driver's killer being given free bus pass
Bus driver Keith Rollinson, 58, died in Elgin in February 2024 after being attacked by a 15-year-old boy who had been refused entry to his bus.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:40 +0000
New festival confirmed for Glasgow park this summer
A new festival will take place at a park in Glasgow this summer as organisers say they are 'ecstatic' to introduce the event to the public.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:32:49 +0000
Alan Cumming wants to scale back work commitments after taking over 'perfect' theatre
The Perthshire-born actor says he wants to strike a better work-life balance in future.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:22:00 +0000
Staff at fourth Scottish university staff back strikes over job cut fears
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) overwhelmingly voted to take strike action, as well as action short of strike.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:18:57 +0000
Abandoned bowling green in Edinburgh's Leith to be revived with £4 million funding
Leith Links Activity Park in Edinburgh to be transformed with £4m Visitor Levy funding, featuring a skatepark, climbing walls and community facilities

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:58:02 +0000
Rural Shetland getaway home up for auction with a big price discount
A house in rural Shetland will be auctioned off later this month, with views overlooking the North Sea and Britain's most northerly chip shop within walking distance

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Manhunt for pub attacker after man 'seriously assaulted' in Scottish town
A 47-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment after being assaulted in a Lordburn venue around 11.25 pm on Friday.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:28:21 +0000
Sarwar: Scottish Labour MPs don't need to return donations from under-fire think tank
Anas Sarwar has said Scottish Labour MPs do not need to return donations from under-fire think tank Labour Together.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:14:43 +0000
Edinburgh local art scene hosting a special event for long-standing community member
34-year-old Edinburgh arts community hosts special exhibition in Wester Hailes to honour veteran artist set to retire.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:03:18 +0000
Glasgow speed camera switched back on after two years 'dormant'
The switch-on comes after a rise in speeding in the area.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:47:38 +0000
Royal Mail facing grilling from MPs over failures in service
Royal Mail is facing a grilling from MPs over allegations it has been prioritising parcels over letters in deliveries and recent failures in service

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:25:01 +0000
Plans to transform landmark church into community hub approved
Huge changes are planned for this church

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0000
'Tribute act to the old Tories': Farage installs Braverman and Jenrick on front bench
Braverman, who was Home Secretary for two stints between 2022 and 2023,  will be Reform’s education, skills and equalities spokeswoman.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:20:38 +0000
Fears over future of arts in Glasgow as hundreds impacted by venues closing
Two prominent venues in the heart of Glasgow have closed in the past fortnight, the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and Granite House on Stockwell Street.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:19:18 +0000
Family to sell village hotel named after Scottish civil war battle
A historic Scottish hotel dating from the 17th century has been brought to the market

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
10 Scottish exhibitions that could send your spirits soaring in the coming weeks
This is the perfect time to celebrate the galleries big and small around the country still flying the flag for visual art. Here are 10 exhibitions that are worth your time in the coming weeks.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:54:31 +0000
NHS Lothian confirms contractor to build new Edinburgh eye hospital
NHS Lothian has appointed Kier to build new Edinburgh eye hospital at BioQuarter, replacing Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and enhancing eye care across Scotland.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Reform's lead over Labour narrows to five points as Polanski's Greens on 17 per cent
Bookmakers have announced that the right-wing party is no longer the betting favourite to win the 2029 general election. 

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:34:15 +0000
Ally McCoist-linked Bridge of Weir development cuts proposed homes
New documents have revealed the changes

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:23:47 +0000
‘41 jobs to be cut’: University staff back industrial action amid ongoing job dispute
Heriot-Watt University faces strike action as UCU Scotland members back industrial action over job cuts, compulsory redundancies, and course reductions.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:04:30 +0000
Scottish entrepreneur’s remarkable take on Prestwick Airport
Sir Tom Hunter has published a remarkable take on Prestwick Airport

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:57:33 +0000
Redesigned Scottish hostel with Japanese-inspired pods reopens in Edinburgh
A hostel in Edinburgh unveils UK’s first full-height Japanese style capsule beds, blending Tokyo inspired design with modern comfort and privacy.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:40:51 +0000
Pentland Hills holiday village plan thrown out by Scottish Government
A Holyrood appointed Reporter said that the 20 holiday lodges would increase traffic on the narrow country roads

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:31:03 +0000
Liquidators appointed to Scottish ice cream firm founded by family in 1899
A Musselburgh ice cream making business, which was founded more than 125 years ago, has gone into liquidation.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:28:20 +0000
Edinburgh woman dubbed 'Indiana Jones for Girls' honoured by geographical society
Edinburgh adventurer Alice Morrison awarded RSGS Honorary Fellowship after becoming first to walk full length of Saudi Arabia.

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