Herald Scotland
Sun, 31 May 2026 09:46:43 +0100Body found in search for missing Edinburgh man
Officers now say that the body of a man was found in the Colinton Road area of Edinburgh around 1.20am on Sunday
Sun, 31 May 2026 08:43:19 +0100Motorists warned as crash closes busy junction on motorway near Glasgow
Emergency services are at the scene
Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100Who actually owns Glasgow restaurant Rogano? Well, it's complicated...
The city institution could be set for a comeback following a settlement in the Supreme Court
Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100All jobs lost as Scottish courier collapses and other essential stories
All jobs have been lost after liquidators were appointed to a Scottish courier company.
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100Warning over surge in digital abuse as technology used to stalk and control women
Experts have warned of a surge of digital abuse across Scotland as technology is weaponised to stalk, control and terrorise women
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100Edinburgh councillors approve plan to recruit London-style 'night czar'
The full-time, year-round position will provide senior leadership “to shape and coordinate a vibrant, inclusive, safe and sustainable Edinburgh" at night.
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:00 +0100Much-loved Scottish sport commentator Arthur Montford certainly loved a good stramash
Much loved commentator enjoyed a good stramash
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:00 +0100Criminals like Peter Murrell truly flourish under the Groundhog Day of indy tribalism
No-one wants to know how much Murrell’s betrayal upset Nicola Sturgeon, writes our award-winning columnist Dani Garavelli - what they want to know is how this act of 'gross dishonesty could have been perpetrated for 16 years under her roof'
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100'Mediocre is not good enough': expert says teachers needs a knowledge-rich curriculum
Emeritus professor Lindsay Paterson warns Scotland has slipped from above average to “quite mediocre” in international education and argues that only a rigorous, knowledge‑rich curriculum – combined with genuinely student‑centred teaching a...
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +010012 of the most intriguing Scottish shows to seek out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Audiences will have more than 3600 shows to choose from when the world's biggest arts festival returns in August.
Sun, 31 May 2026 05:01:00 +0100Recipe for disaster: The shunning of the 'awkward squad' who dared to ask questions
For many years senior figures in the SNP - including Alex Salmond - raised concerns with Nicola Sturgeon but they found themselves closed out, shunned and berated.
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100What is Curriculum for Excellence, how does it work, and should it be scrapped?
Education writer and former teacher James McEnaney breaks down the issues with Scotland's school curriculum.
Sun, 31 May 2026 08:40:08 +0100Nicola Sturgeon: I'm determined Murrell scandal won't 'wreck my life'
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to apologise for the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal, saying she feels she is "serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit" as she defends her role as SNP leader.
Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bosnian war refugee recounts persecution that led to White Armband Day
Ahead of White Armband Day, Bosnian refugee Sabina Kadic-Mackenzie reflects on her family's experience of the Prijedor atrocities and the importance of remembrance.
Sat, 30 May 2026 18:29:22 +0100Man arrested after 290 cannabis plants worth £174k found in Scots flat
Police recovered 290 cannabis plants worth £174000 from a property on Clarkston Street in Glasgow and a 33 year old man has been charged.
Sat, 30 May 2026 18:16:47 +0100New Glasgow Airport flight paths set to increase planes overhead
Glasgow Airport is set to restructure its arrival and departure flight corridors, with several nearby towns facing a significant increase in overhead flights as a result.
Sat, 30 May 2026 18:10:59 +0100Is Roland Gift the man he used to be? Maybe not, but a great voice is still present
Roland Gift
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:00 +0100I have been left feeling old and very worried about university education in Scotland
Professor Murray Pittock is the leading expert on liberal arts education. He shocks our Writer at Large who can’t believe how times have changed since his student days
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:00 +0100Can Cuba survive as the US closes in for the ‘kill’?
Threatened and rejected ever since its revolutionary birth, Havana’s communist government has faced many a stern test, but never one like this writes, Foreign Editor David Pratt
Sat, 30 May 2026 17:10:54 +0100Busy Scots motorway fully reopens after earlier crash
The M73 northbound at Junction 2 has fully reopened after an earlier road traffic collision caused restrictions while emergency services attended.
Sat, 30 May 2026 16:53:49 +0100£20 million upgrade underway to Scotland's original electrified railway
Network Rail is upgrading overhead power lines on the North Clyde lines in a £20m project with wire replacement work planned over Christmas.
Sat, 30 May 2026 16:33:38 +0100Appeal for information after housebreaking in West Lothian
Police are appealing for witnesses after a housebreaking on Lanrigg Road in Fauldhouse West Lothian on May 28.
Sat, 30 May 2026 15:41:54 +0100Watch: John Swinney insists Scots have ‘trust’ in SNP after Murrell plea
Peter Murrell is set to be sentenced in June, the same month the SNP faces by-election contests in Aberdeen South and in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Sat, 30 May 2026 13:20:33 +0100Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash with double decker bus
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition following a crash involving a double decker bus.
Sat, 30 May 2026 13:16:56 +0100Teens rescued after attempting Clyde escape with yoga mat
Lifeboat volunteers were called to assist four teenagers stranded on a small islet.
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:53:27 +0100Two men arrested after gun found in car near Scottish town
The two men, aged 35 and 39, were arrested at the scene and have since been charged
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:23:23 +0100Police appeal as concerns rise for man in Edinburgh
Christopher Rodger was last seen in the Gyle area of the city around 9am on Friday
Sat, 30 May 2026 11:30:50 +0100Man arrested after police find £210k of cannabis in raids on three homes
A man has been arrested and charged after drugs worth £210,000 were seized at a house in East Ayrshire.
Sat, 30 May 2026 10:32:04 +0100ScotRail unveils official tartan to mark major year for Scottish sport
Passengers will begin to see the tartan rolled out across ScotRail services and infrastructure in the coming months
Sat, 30 May 2026 09:45:52 +0100New flights from Glasgow to major European hub touch down for first time
Scotland just got a direct link to Switzerland
Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100'I’m no’ deid yet' - Defiant Scottish TV legend given just six months to live
Peter McDougall shuffles a little as he walks into his favourite bar in Glasgow’s West End but it’s entirely understandable because the TV writing legend reveals he has just six months to live.
Sat, 30 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100Fines for flouting tourist tax revealed as council agrees penalty scheme
This week, City of Edinburgh councillors approved a penalty framework for the city’s visitor levy scheme, which is set to begin on July 24.
Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Scottish schools could go 'phone-free' by law after secretary confirms stance
The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to consult on a law that would ban phones in schools.
Sat, 30 May 2026 04:39:00 +0100Hundreds of jobs at risk as Scottish engineer collapses into administration
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after a Scottish engineer collapsed into administration.
Sat, 30 May 2026 04:35:00 +0100Stephen Flynn reveals hopes for his sons - and what Tesco taught him
Stephen Flynn talked about his footballing hopes for his young sons and an ability developed during his time on the checkouts at Tesco
Sat, 30 May 2026 04:32:00 +0100New Silverburn boss hails 'powerhouse' arrival amid record growth
Silverburn's new boss says footfall and sales are rising strongly, with Sephora among a series of major new openings planned in Glasgow.
Sat, 30 May 2026 04:34:00 +0100Speculation likely to grow over future tax policy, but big change is already coming
Savers do not have long to prepare for major changes taking effect in April next year
Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Scotland’s hidden heritage heroes: the tiny museums saving our past
From island boat havens to Cold War bunkers, volunteers across Scotland are keeping more than 300 small museums and heritage centres alive despite a growing funding crisis – and warn the country risks losing irreplaceable stories of its past
Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100The 2026 British patient’s guide to the best hair transplant in Turkey
The 2026 British Patient’s Guide to the Best Hair Transplant in Turkey: Why Medical Accreditation and Safety Standards are Non-Negotiable
Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tip Toe full cast list for Channel 4 thriller series starring Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming, David Morrissey and Elizabeth Berrington are among the cast members of Russell T Davies' Tip Toe on Channel 4
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:15:43 +0100'Commanding' Scottish castle and estate listed for sale for £9 million
A "commanding" Scottish Baronial castle and coastal estate with "spectacular" sea views to the Outer Hebrides has been listed for sale with a guide price of £9 million.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:44:00 +0100Kebab shop's late-night licence could be revoked after owner's drink driving
A late-night kebab shop licence in Edinburgh is under threat after the business’s licence holder was convicted of drink-driving offences.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:34:00 +0100Teenager who died at Callander beauty spot named by police
A boy who drowned near Callander in Scotland has been named by police
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:18:00 +0100Edinburgh church hosting two-week umbrella festival to raise funds for roof repairs
Morningside Parish Church in Edinburgh has transformed its interior with 100 hanging umbrellas as part of a fundraising festival to repair its water-damaged roof.
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:03:00 +0100Major music festival announces it is to leave Edinburgh after nine years
Terminal V will leave Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre and relocate to a new outdoor site in Glasgow for its 10th anniversary festival in 2027.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:45 +0100Historical find in Glasgow aqueduct intrigues canal historians
The Kelvin Aqueduct is one of the most impressive sights on Scotland’s canal network. The structure carries the Forth & Clyde Canal over the River Kelvin in Maryhill, Glasgow, a task it has fulfilled for more than 236 years.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:57:02 +0100Blow for campaigners as Edinburgh councillors vote against going 100% plant-based
However, a council report proposed the petition be rejected, citing high costs and a lack of discernible impact.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:43:24 +0100Man to stand trial charged with killing three people in high-speed motorcycle crash
Nathon Gibbon is accused of causing the deaths of Jason Gibbon, 37, Andrew Larty, 30, and 23 year-old Georgia Tate by dangerous driving.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:26:04 +0100‘Predatory’ asylum seeker found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in Falkirk
Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, carried out both attacks in the early hours of Sunday November 30, close to the Hotel Cladhan where he had been staying
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:18:46 +0100University of Aberdeen facing 'absolutely devastating' job losses
Staff at the University of Aberdeen have been left 'devastated' as they face the prospect of more than 100 job cuts