Herald Scotland
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0100Protestors blockade Edinburgh factory in protest over ties to Israel
Protestors have blockaded the entrance to a factory in Edinburgh to demand the company drop ties with Israel
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:06:39 +0100Pedestrian hospitalised after car smashes into railings in hit-and-run
Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was driven off
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:03:10 +0100Rails services into city hit with delays following signalling fault
Rail passengers are facing disruption this morning after a signalling fault near Arbroath led to delays on ScotRail services.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:46:36 +0100Firefighters work through night tackling wildfire which sparked evacuation
Several fire engines remain at the scene this morning
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:07:25 +0100Tory 'embarrassment' jibe as SNP celebrate England's World Cup defeat in Westminster
A night of differing emotions among the home nations ....
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100Campaigners slam ‘regulatory vacuum’ as report confirms lice impact on wild salmon
A top scientist's report on salmon farm lice regulation and wild salmon has dismissed claims of “misrepresentation” of scientific findings as “unfounded”
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Could teen social media curfew work? Scottish experts warn it is not enough
Could the UK’s midnight social media curfew improve teen sleep? Scottish experts say education, evidence and safer platform design are also essential.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Edinburgh Airport passengers warned of six-hour queues at four holiday hotspots
Edinburgh Airport passengers heading to these four locations should expect longer queues of up to six hours at airports.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0100More Scottish Starbucks stores to open with 120 jobs and Ayrshire on menu in £4m plan
More Starbucks stores are to open in Scotland with Ayrshire on the menu as part of a £4m plan expected to create 120 jobs
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:37:00 +0100Scottish clothing retailer and Commonwealth Games supplier trebles profits
A long-standing Scottish outdoor clothing retailer and Commonwealth Games supplier has trebled its profits.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0100What next for Scotland if US trade dominance is passing its peak?
Major shifts in global trade flows could undermine the pre-eminence of the American economy
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:29:41 +0100Kirsty Wark says Scottie sculptures bring 'joy' to mark 30 years of Maggie's
Broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark has spoken about the ‘Scotties in the City’ art trail in support of the national cancer charity Maggie’s which is marking 30 years of providing free transformative cancer support this year.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0100Union urges ministers to finalise Freguson Marine four-vessel contract amid 'anxiety'
A trade union has called on ministers to take action regarding four contracts promised to the Government-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:30:02 +0100Changes planned for hotel and restaurant previously owned by TV chef
A former restaurant and hotel owned by tv chef Tom Kitchin and his wife Michaela is set to expand its bedrooms after it was taken over by a hospitality firm.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:23:02 +0100Community-run golf course ripped up by 'moronic' e-bike users
The community-run Dalmuir Golf Course consider their next steps after “moronic” e-bikes rip up course e-bikes, with police confiscation on the cards.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:07:36 +0100Probe launched after man found dead in property
Police said it received a report of the death of a man at a property on Glenhove Road in Cumbernauld at around 9.30am on Friday, July 15
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:33:06 +0100A9 closed in both directions due to crash
The A9 is closed in both directions due to a crash. Traffic Scotland took to X to advise motorists of the closure at around 7:35pm on Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:16:23 +0100Man jailed for trying to kill man now guilty of murder after victim later died
A man locked up for trying to kill a man has now been convicted of murder after the victim later died.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100HES senior manager at centre of Martin Compston 'twerking' row is sacked
The senior manager at Historic Environment Scotland at the centre of the Martin Compston 'twerking' row has been sacked, The Herald can reveal.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0100'Avoid the area': Residents evacuated amid fears Highlands wildfire could spread
Residents have been evacuated after a large wildfire broke out in the Scottish Highlands, sending large volumes of smoke towards nearby towns.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:33:28 +0100Sainsbury’s store opening to bring 130 jobs to Scottish town
Michael McDougall, acting as agent for the supermarket chain, told the board the arrival of Sainsbury’s was a significant moment for Dumfries
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:08:22 +0100Tommy Robinson apologises after labelling Glasgow father an ‘invader’
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has apologised after falsely calling a Glasgow man an “invader” who was filming children
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0100Popular Edinburgh golf course receives refurbishment through Dubai hotel sponsorship
A newly refurbished golf hut has been unveiled at one of the world's oldest golfing grounds thanks to a sponsorship partnership.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:47:29 +0100Glasgow SEC brought in economic boost of £557m last year, council hears
Councillors discussed the positive impact of Glasgow hosting major music festivals and other attractions as they made calls for government talks over more Police Scotland funding to help with events.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:40:47 +0100Luxury residential golf community hits out at Tesco Stonehaven plan
Ury Estates Ltd has objected to revived plans for a new Tesco store in Stonehaven over fears it could harm its own proposed retail development nearby.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:28 +0100Council spent nearly £9m paying temporary staff and job agencies in three months
Edinburgh Council has spent nearly £9m paying temporary staff and recruitment agencies in the first three months of this year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service can reveal.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100Edinburgh whisky firm expects full-year growth after 'encouraging' trading
The owner of Edinburgh's Scotch Malt Whisky Society has reported steady first-half trading, with growth in its branded portfolio offsetting softer cask sales
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:21:15 +0100University of Glasgow helps students turn business ideas into startups
The University of Glasgow's Summer Startup Programme is helping students and graduates develop business ideas through workshops and expert mentoring.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:31:37 +0100Forestry body to tackle 'growing invasion' of plant on Scottish island
Recent surveys showed 5 per cent of Raasay is covered in the non-native and invasive Rhododendron ponticum plant
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Meet the head chef at one of Edinburgh's most exciting new restaurants
Lucia Gregusova is the head chef at Whirlybird in Edinburgh, a new restaurant located on Victoria Street.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0100BrewDog founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer company with 43,000 'Punks'
BrewDog founder James Watt has launched a bid to buy back the beer brand after quitting as CEO before the business went into administration.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0100Can Màiri McAllan sort out HES's problems...after Angus Robertson could not?
Back in November last year I wrote that the crisis at the Scottish Government heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland (HES) would extend into 2026.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:46:27 +0100Six Vietnamese men to stand trial over £7m cannabis factory raid at derelict school
Six Vietnamese men have had a trial set after a large cannabis factory was discovered in a derelict school.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:37:51 +0100India-UK trade deal could deliver £190m boost to Scotland economy
A new India-UK trade agreement is expected to create £190 million in economic benefits for Scotland, opening opportunities across key industries.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:23:55 +0100Emaciated ponies and horse euthanised after severe neglect by owner
A woman from Peebles has been sentenced after starving two of her ponies and a horse so severely that vets had no option but to put all three animals to sleep.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:03:13 +0100Man arrested after death threat made against Nigel Farage
A man has been arrested after threatening Nigel Farage, saying he would shoot the Reform UK leader in the head
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:56:37 +0100Young Scots invited to redesign dream rooms in new home design competition
David Wilson Homes East Scotland has launched a competition inviting children aged five to 12 to redesign rooms in a family home.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:51:31 +0100Scottish housebuilder supports Midlothian pupils with school litter-picking scheme
Housebuilder Dundas has donated safety equipment to support a Danderhall Primary School litter-picking initiative led by a local community group.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:38:06 +0100Scotsman Hospitality named Official Supporter of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scotsman Hospitality has been named an Official Supporter of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with The Corinthian Club set to host Team Scotland House.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:37:34 +0100MOD purchases 'key' fuel terminal in Scotland to strengthen UK security
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has purchased the Finnart Oil Terminal on Scotland’s west coast, marking what it says is a multi-million-pound investment to strengthen the United Kingdom’s national security and defence resilience.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:28:20 +0100The Balmoral appoints new head chef at Edinburgh's Number One restaurant
The Balmoral has promoted chef and beekeeper John Munro to head chef of its 4AA Rosette Number One restaurant in Edinburgh.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:17:06 +0100Buchanan Galleries contributes £76m to Glasgow economy, new report reveals
Buchanan Galleries supported more than 1,500 jobs and contributed £76 million to Glasgow’s economy in 2025, according to a new report.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:01:45 +0100Bus driver who drove off with cabbie clinging on for life to its doors avoids jail
A bus driver who drove off with a cabbie clinging on for life to its doors in a fit of road rage avoided jail today.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0100What does the weeks-long closure of Princes Street really mean for Edinburgh?
Trams from Edinburgh Airport are terminating at West End, while dozens of bus routes have been diverted via Queen Street and George Street.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:40 +0100Scottish council's annual Dolly Parton Day celebration approved
The Dollywood Foundation UK have given approval for an annual celebration of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:40:26 +0100JK Rowling's Beira's Place threatens to sue Amnesty after being branded 'anti-rights'
Lawyers for the Edinburgh-based support centre Beira's Place, founded by JK Rowling, have threatened Amnesty International UK with court action over a withdrawn document that falsely branded the women-only sexual violence charity as "anti-rights".
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0100Outlander helps rising visitor numbers generate almost £300m
The county has featured widely in TV and film, and its place in history has also helped drive visitor numbers to places such as Linlithgow Palace.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0100Liquidator appointed to Scottish pub company after HMRC court action
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish pub company.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:08:50 +0100Scottish airport gears up for busy summer as 269,000 set to travel
'Aberdeen plays a vital role in connecting the north-east with key markets across the UK'
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:57:21 +0100Record 208 Scottish university students secure Saltire Scholars internships
A record 208 Scottish university students have secured internships through the Saltire Scholars programme, with placements across the UK, Australia, Canada and the US.