Herald Scotland
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:58:00 +0000'Despicable' vandals ruin golf course greens in second attack in two weeks
Nigg Bay Golf Club, located in the Torry district of the city, sustained significant damage overnight on Sunday.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:32:01 +0000Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street gets £2.3 million heritage boost
More than £7 million will be invested in town centres across Scotland to save at-risk heritage sites.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:10:53 +0000Forecasters warn of ‘shock to the system’ with ice alert covering Scotland
Motorists have been warned to take care on the roads
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:35:22 +0000Investment in subsea cable network to create thousands of green jobs
SSEN said the investment – worth up to £950 million – will enable islanders to connect new technologies
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:50:04 +0000Major fashion retailer returns to Scottish high streets after five years
The fashion brand closed its final standalone high street stores in 2021
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Big-budget Gaelic drama returns as Hebridean murder mystery secures vital funding
Sorcha Groundsell will return as an island detective on the hunt of a serial killer.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000What is 'Religious Observance' in schools and why is it being debated?
Education writer James McEnaney explains 'Religious Observance' in schools and explores proposals to change the rules.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Anger as millions of essential specialist wildfire equipment unused
Scotland witnessed some of the biggest wildfires in history - however more than £2.8 million of essential equipment was unused, figures show.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0000Scotland's frontline role in growing Russian threat 'must be key to election'
A Labour MP has warned Scotland's role as a frontline nation in escalating conflict with Russia must be central to the Holyrood election.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:35:00 +0000'Once in lifetime' chance as 'thrilled' agent markets 'rarely available' land
The 'rarely available, prime' land is up for sale, in what is described by the 'thrilled' Scottish property agent as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:32:00 +0000Historic Scottish kilt firm ‘serving generations of families’ in liquidation
Liquidators have been appointed to a historic Scottish kilt hire company.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:31:00 +0000Huge boost for Glasgow office market as major projects come on stream
Five Cadogan and MGWRX boost supply of high-quality office space in Glasgow city centre
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000Equity punks left steaming as BrewDog faces sell-off
Disgruntled "equity punks" say it was more of a membership scheme than an investment
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:29:00 +0000Edinburgh brewer bucks craft trend as £10m target moves closer
Vault City Brewing growing at home and abroad as craft industry struggles
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000Scotland faces free university and public service budget squeeze says think tank
Free university tuition and more generous benefits in Scotland may have to be cut as the country loses its funding advantage relative to England, a think tank has suggested
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:38:17 +0000The Godfather and M*A*S*H star Robert Duvall dies aged 95, his wife confirms
Hollywood actor Robert Duvall, who was known for his roles in The Godfather and M*A*S*H, has died at the age of 95, his wife has confirmed.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:15:56 +0000Civil servants rarely in Scottish Government buildings despite 40 per cent target
Civil servants are rarely in Scottish Government buildings despite the 40% hybrid working target, new figures have revealed.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000Meet the head chef at a 'hidden gem' restaurant in Perthshire
Iain Naysmith is the head chef at The Dalmore Inn & Restaurant in Blairgowrie, described as a 'hidden gem' in Perthshire.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:30:12 +0000I've spend months challenging FOI refusals. This is why reform is necessary
FOI reform proposals will be voted on at Stage 1. As a journalists who has spent months challenging refusals and redactions, this is why its important.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:05:00 +0000Teenager, 15, charged in connection with serious assault on Glasgow street
The 15 year old male was arrested and charged following the incident on Ardnahoe Avenue on Tuesday, February 10.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Scottish fintech wins £7m of new contracts in six months
The Renfrewshire company secured £7 million of new contracted business in the first six months of the financial year
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:36:00 +0000Family of Jeane Freeman launch fundraiser for cancer charity she volunteered with
The formidable Scottish politician won acclaim for her intellect and commitment to criminal justice reform.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:59:00 +0000Love in the air at Murrayfield as hundreds of thousands of Scots tune in on STV
Huw Jones scored in the 10th and 53rd minute, while Jamie Ritchie and Ben White added tries in the 14th and 27th minute, respectively.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0000Alba Party in dire financial straits amid police probe into alleged fraud
Speaking to the Sunday Mail, Alba boss Kenny MacAskill said the party believed it had been “the victim of a fraud”.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:19:25 +0000Strike threat at Scots university as staff back industrial action
Staff at the University of Aberdeen have backed industrial action in a dispute over cuts, with possible strikes on the table
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0000Sixteen speed cameras switched off in West of Scotland - find out where
The force says that the cameras will now enter dormancy, which takes place if data shows that the devices are not cutting down on collisions or speeding.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:34:42 +0000Russia issues warning over shadow fleet after capture of tanker north of Scotland
Russia's deputy foreign minister has warned against 'experiments' with the capture of ships which are part of its shadow fleet, such as the tanker seized north of Scotland last month
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:32:00 +0000Liquidators appointed to Scottish family-owned hotel after 100 years
Liquidators have been appointed to a Scottish family-owned hotel and restaurant
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0000Starmer 'white washing' claims Labour think tank spied on journalists, allege SNP
Labour Together is said to have paid public affairs firm APCO £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a Times story.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:04:37 +0000Is X down? Users report issues relating to app and website across the UK
X users have reported problems with the social media platform this afternoon (February 16).
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:18 +0000Sandie Peggie to pursue appeal against Dr Beth Upton despite exit from NHS Fife
Sandie Peggie's lawyers have said Dr Beth Upton's exit from NHS Fife will not impact the employment tribunal appeal.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:55:39 +0000Brian Low death was initially treated as 'not serious' High Court in Glasgow hears
The death of a man allegedly murdered by a former gamekeeper was initially treated as not serious
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:51:45 +0000Two Scottish coffee shops named among 100 best in the world
Two Scottish coffee shops have today been named among the best in the world in an annual Top 100 list.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:48:30 +0000Nicola Sturgeon reveals plans to write 'chunky new chapter' to update her memoir
The former First Minister is yet to start working on the updated instalment.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:03:43 +0000Hearts hero Gary Mackay calls on fans to help club support deprived youth
Former Hearts captain Gary Mackay made a tremendous impact during more than 500 appearances for the Edinburgh club, but he believes the job he is doing now is far more important.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0000Tiny Scottish island comes together to open non-profit vet to save animals' lives
Animal Care Tiree was born, looking to save islanders as much as £390,000 a year in knock-on costs, including from additional travel and preventable deaths.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Who is Dr Beth Upton, the trans doctor who was at the centre of Sandie Peggie row?
Dr Beth Upton was the second respondent in the legal case involving nurse Sandie Peggie at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and NHS Fife.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000Professor to become first female principal of Heriot-Watt University
She will be the first woman to take up the role of Principal and Vice-Chancellor at the university, joining from Queen’s University Belfast.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:24:09 +0000Edinburgh St James Quarter to mark start of Lunar New Year with lion dance verdict
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 at St James Quarter, Edinburgh, with lion dance, drum shows and red envelope giveaways.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:21:00 +0000Manager of Michelin-recognised restaurant named in 30 under 30 UK hospitality list
Manon Marrum, 26, of Barry Fish in Leith, Edinburgh, earned the recognition from CODE Hospitality.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:57:05 +0000One of the world's biggest whisky festivals returns for 2026
Now in its 27th year, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival organisers have announced a line-up of over 600 events in their 2026 programme.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:57:08 +0000Scottish surf park located just outside of Edinburgh 'world's best' in global review
Lost Shore Surf Resort near Edinburgh named world’s best surf park, boasting Europe’s largest wave pool and top adventure tourism facilities.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0000Racist sign calling for 'total death' removed by police from Aberdeen street
The sign, which appears to read, “Aberdeen declares total n----- death,” was spotted by a resident while dropping their children off at school.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:47:22 +0000Major search launched man goes missing in 'vast' Dumfries forest
A major search has been launched for a man who went missing in the UK's biggest forest park in his camper van.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:26:00 +0000£500 and an elite art degree: Why Glasgow University is in the Epstein files
Epstein’s office funded a deposit for the Master of Literature in Art, Style and Design, offered jointly between Christie's Education and Glasgow University.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:50:32 +0000Popular Glasgow restaurant to close and relaunch with new name
The West End venue is to shut later this month
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000The Future of Scotland's salmon industry: All stories from our investigation
The Herald examines Scotland’s salmon industry - from expansion and exports to welfare, regulation and mortalities.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:52:28 +0000Travellers to Spain, France and Italy warned to prepare for 2026 ETIAS border changes
British holidaymakers heading to Europe face the biggest overhaul of travel rules in years, with biometric border checks followed by ETIAS later this year
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:52:06 +0000Major trunk road heading north closed by fire near village
A major trunk road heading to the north of Scotland has been closed following a fire.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:37:44 +0000Motorists warned after crash sparks 50 min delays near Edinburgh
Motorists have been warned to expect delays of almost an hour following a crash near one of Scotland's busiest motorways.