Herald Scotland

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:38:31 +0000
Scottish Government campaign calls on people to install heat pumps and drive less
A new Scottish Government campaign will highlight installing heat pumps among the most impactful actions people can take to reduce carbon emissions.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:35:04 +0000
Plans underway to transform Glasgow park with hopes to make it 'world class'
Plans are underway to transform historic Queen's Park with hopes to make it 'world class'.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:26:05 +0000
New lost cost parking site to open less than a mile from Glasgow Airport
A new off-airport parking facility is set to open near Glasgow Airport.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:14:16 +0000
Met Office warns of travel disruption and possible flooding due to heavy rain
Warnings of rain which may lead to flooding are in place in some parts of Scotland.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:52:46 +0000
People warned to stay indoors after Cumbernauld 'dog attack'
People in the Kildrum area of Cumbernauld have been advised to say indoors after reports of a person being attacked by a dog.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:03:43 +0000
Motorists warned of delays as crash disrupts M9 traffic near Edinburgh
Motorists have been warned to expect delays following an accident on one of Scotland's busiest motorways.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
'Developments are happening, but is the economic benefit felt at community level?'
How to bring the wealth from the rush of onshore wind to Highlands communities is one of Scotland’s biggest clean energy questions. Some answers here.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:34:28 +0000
First Minister to open Scotland’s first GP walk-in service
The First Minister will open Scotland’s first new GP walk-in service in Edinburgh.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000
The New Highland Clearances: Revisited - all stories from our latest investigation
The Herald returns to The Highlands for its latest investigative series - here is everything you need to know about The New Highland Clearances: Revisited

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:48:14 +0000
CalMac Firth of Clyde ferry crossings suspended by bad weather
Shuttle buses have been deployed to replace on service

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0000
'It seems like the town is more catered for tourists'
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is helping attract new people to Fort William and persuading locals to remain.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Heritage agency reviewing hundreds of staff purchasing cards after damning report
The Scottish Government's troubled heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland has launched a review on hundreds of staff electronic purchasing cards following a damning report by the public spending watchdog.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Neil Gray urged to intervene on care home pay row as 85p rise falls short of £15 vow
Neil Gray has been urged to intervene on care home pay after unions accused ministers of “glacial” progress on a £15-an-hour minimum wage for care workers.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:36:00 +0000
Acclaimed Outlander commercial film company in liquidation after 20 years
A Scottish commercial film company that has worked with 'some of the world’s biggest brands' has been placed into liquidation

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:33:00 +0000
Ayrshire broadband leader unveiled as new chief executive of Openreach
Katie Milligan will take over as chief executive of 'critical national asset' on April 1

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Hotel with ‘panoramic views’ of Scottish loch brought to market at £1m
A historic Scottish hotel with panoramic loch views is being marketed for sale.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Scottish brewing veteran warns the £10 pint will become 'fixture' in pubs
Dougal Sharp says conditions facing pubs are worse he has seen in 40 years

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Fringe organisers in £2.1m Scottish Government funding bid to help secure its future
Organisers have warned of the need to 'shore up' the festival's worldwide reputation.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Remains of Roman temple where 'cult' was worshipped in Scotland to go on display
The stone altars are the only known evidence that the male-only religion Mithras reached Scotland.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Cartoon on Starmer and Sarwar
Today's cartoon is on the Keir Starmer/Anas Sarwar situation.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'The system is rigged against us.' The movement for more say on wind farms
Campaigners are calling for the Scottish Government to increase the ability of communities to influence planning decisions for onshore wind.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'If it scales, it can help deal with the National Housing Emergency.' And save nature
A green entrepreneur has come up with a big idea, he calls “nature prosperity pump”, using woodland creation to drive a new wave of timber affordable houses

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:02:00 +0000
Teachers criticise Scottish council as budget cuts leave schools unsafe
Just 4.5 per cent of teachers thought their school had enough trained staff to support pupils with mental health issues.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:31:31 +0000
Glasgow theatre forced to close after being given '7 days' notice'
A theatre in Glasgow, Theatre 118, has announced the devastating news that it has had to close after being given "seven days' notice."

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:58:00 +0000
'You are not alone': Open letter welcomes asylum seekers to Scottish city
Opposition over the UK Government's decision to use the military site to house 300 male asylum seekers has been fierce

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:22:09 +0000
Scottish Labour MPs back Keir Starmer despite Anas Sarwar resignation calls
Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out resigning as Prime Minister less than 24 hours after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged him to stand down.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000
Daily Record to be printed in England as 100 jobs face axe in shock plant closure
Reach Plc says that closing its Saltire plant in Cardonald, which prints 17 titles, will “drive operational cost savings”.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:42:17 +0000
Sarwar suspends Duncan-Glancy over sex offender ties
Anas Sarwar has suspended MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy after a former PM aide Matthew Doyle had the whip removed in the Lords due to links to a Scottish sex offender.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:31:04 +0000
Scotland's biggest golf industry conference unveils whisky partnership
The Johnnie Walker Experience has been named an official partner for next month's Scottish Golf Tourism Week

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:15:53 +0000
How much will HBO Max cost in the UK? See all four plans ahead of March 2026 launch
Find out how much HBO Max will cost in the UK and Ireland as the streaming platform is set to launch next month - see all four plans

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0000
Ex-Starmer adviser who campaigned for Scots paedophile has Labour whip removed
Lord Matthew Doyle was admitted to the House of Lords in January, despite concerns over his relationship with disgraced Labour councillor Sean Morton.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Shares tumble in oil giant as buyback suspension disappoints City
BP ramps up cost-cutting efforts ahead of new chief executive joining in April

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Is Labour facing a leadership crisis? Starmer, Sarwar and a turbulent week explained
Despite calls from some corners to stand down, Keir Starmer remains defiant - what is the state of play right now, and is the Labour Party facing a leadership crisis?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0000
New bid to remove 'illegal' Saltires in Aberdeen after council staff threatened
The move by Aberdeen City Council comes amid rising tension over the presence of the Saltires on the city’s lampposts. 

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
While Labour men argue, violence against women is overlooked
The bitter clash between Labour’s UK and Scottish leadership has become irresistible political theatre. But as attention fixes on authority and discipline, campaigners warn the real issue — violence and abuse against women — is being pushed asi...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:39:27 +0000
Neil Gray dodges questions over 'bribe' allegations in QEUH infections probe
Neil Gray has dodged questions over allegations Fiona McQueen, former chief nursing officer, offered bribes to grieving families at QEUH.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:58:59 +0000
Scottish company faces third attempt to oust board only weeks after last one
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust is facing a third attack from Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital Management to oust its board, only weeks after the last attempt

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0000
Scottish oncologists aid Palestinians in bid to bring breast cancer care to Gaza
Travelling to Palestine on numerous occasions, the pair have helped to create Gaza’s first specialist team completely focused on breast cancer patients.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:19:24 +0000
Liquidators appointed to main Scottish Premiership football club sponsor
Liquidators have been appointed to the main sponsor of a Scottish Premiership football club

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:17:12 +0000
Baillie denies Sarwar isolated after Starmer resignation call despite lack of support
Dame Jackie Baillie has insisted Anas Sarwar has not been left “out on a limb” by his party after the Scottish Labour leader’s bid to depose Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister faltered.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:06:57 +0000
ScotRail prepares to handle Calcutta Cup crowd at Murrayfield Stadium this weekend
ScotRail is putting plans in place to support thousands of rugby fans travelling to Edinburgh this weekend for the Scotland v England game.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0000
Scottish trunk road closed in both directions after vehicle catches fire
Emergency services have responded to the incident, and drivers have been urged to use an alternative route.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0000
Whisky on the rocks as one in five Scottish distillers face major financial distress
The firm says that 69 Scottish distillers are facing distress, an increase of 41 per cent over the last three months of 2025.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:37:05 +0000
A9 shut in one direction after vehicle fire and fuel spill
One of Scotland's busiest routes north has been closed in one direction after a vehicle caught fire.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:22:56 +0000
Jim Wallace remembered as man of 'sincerity and humility' at packed Orkney funeral
Jim Wallace was remembered as a man of integrity, humility and deep kindness as family, political leaders and islanders gathered at St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney to honour the former deputy first minister’s life and legacy.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:21:00 +0000
Cyclist rushed to hospital after being struck by van in hit-and-run
Police are appealing for information after the crash, which took place in Airdrie on Monday evening. 

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:50:19 +0000
Glasgow murder probe launched after 61-year-old dies in ‘targeted’ incident
Police patrols have stepped up in the area

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:29:02 +0000
Watch: World's last ocean-going paddle steamer fires up engines for 2026
The venerable ship is heading for a refit before this year's sailing season

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:29:56 +0000
'Nothing else out there like this': Edinburgh Playhouse seeks for young ambassadors
Edinburgh Playhouse is accepting applications for its young ambassadors programme due to start soon.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:19:50 +0000
Former Edinburgh GP surgery set for redevelopment after being bought by new owners
A former GP surgery in Edinburgh is set to be redeveloped after being purchased by a new owner.

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