Herald Scotland

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:53:34 +0000
Martin Lewis backs new rules that will make cancelling subscriptions easier
Cancelling broadband and subscriptions could soon be simpler under new rules supported by Martin Lewis.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:23:15 +0000
Motorists warned after multi-vehicle crash blocks motorway
Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a multi-vehicle collision on one of Scotland’s busiest motorways.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:10:46 +0000
PM says British forces will start seizing Russian shadow fleet ships
Sir Keir Starmer said the UK would join allies in intercepting the sanction-breaking tankers

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:31:18 +0000
Airport workers win double-digit pay rise
Some workers will see wages rise by more than 10 per cent.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:49:01 +0000
SNP 'playing politics' with national security in row over Chinese turbine factory
Kate Forbes has accused the UK Government of sabotaging Scotland’s industrial future after ministers blocked Chinese-backed Ming Yang technology from offshore wind projects. The decision threatens a £1.5bn Ardersier factory, up to 1,500 jobs and a...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
University financial crisis was 'not a matter of if but when', report argues
There can be no doubt that Scotland’s higher education sector is facing a financial crisis, but could senior governance have done more to avoid it?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Campaigners warn politicians ahead of significant change to child poverty statistics
Child poverty statistics are expected to be revised down, however campaigners have issued a warning to political leaders.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Scottish Water's plan for new charges will 'hit household budgets for years'
Scottish Water's plans to hike charges annually above inflation for the next six years will "substantially" hit household budgets, the consumer watchdog has warned.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:37:00 +0000
Scottish city centre restaurant collapses into liquidation
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish restaurant and bar

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Three senior figures in Scottish property launch new businesss
Three senior property sector figures in Scotland have launched a business based in Glasgow

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Will Easdale hotel project really be the 'catalyst' Glasgow needs?
Hotel plans for former Watt Brothers department store can contribute to bright new era for Glasgow

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Scottish financial services exports increased to £12bn in 2023
Scotland's financial services sector generated a £6 billion trade surplus, according to latest available data, with exports growing by more than 16% to £12bn

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Highland port wins £30m investment as it targets windfarm work
A Scottish port is set for a significant upgrade after winning a vote of confidence from a giant Japanese conglomerate

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Firth of Forth oyster restoration project celebrates new milestone
An award-winning project to restore European flat oysters to their natural habitat in the Firth of Forth is celebrating doubling its original target.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Scottish party leaders launch Holyrood election campaigns
Scotland’s election campaign has begun with sharp accusations and stark warnings, as John Swinney claims Labour could align with Reform if the SNP falls short. With independence, public services and the cost of living at stake, a deeply fragmented ...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000
Heads up: Hit US drama arrives on UK screens today - here's how to watch
A new streaming service, HBO Max, launches in the UK today, March 26. One of the jewels in its crown is the critically acclaimed medical drama The Pitt. Our critic Alison Rowat puts The Pitt through its paces to find out if it lives up to the hype.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000
'What I say to people in Glasgow if they bring up Trump'
Americans in Scotland: Cynthia Brett says she was 'burnt out' by a frantic working life in Houston, Texas, which led to her decision to move to Glasgow.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:10:00 +0000
Inquiry slams Scottish Government’s lack of 'urgency' on salmon farming
MSPs have written to the Scottish Government saying lack of progress in tackling the problems in salmon farming risks “eroding public confidence” in the sector.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:28:00 +0000
First Minister John Swinney pictured with Scotland heroes ahead of World Cup
First Minister Swinney has been pictured alongside three of Scotland's footballing heroes, ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Japan and the Ivory Coast.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0000
McGill's threatens legal action after being left out of Scottish Government bus fund
Bus firm McGill's says it will seek legal advice after being rejected as part of a Scottish Government scheme for electric buses, as Scottish Labour says most of the money will go to China

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:53:13 +0000
New Edinburgh concert hall reveals partnership with historic London venue
Dunard Centre and Wigmore Hall to collaborate on joint programmes and special commissions.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:53:26 +0000
Reform candidate in Falkirk complains after Labour claims she lives in England
A Reform UK candidate has filed a formal complaint after claims about her residency spread online, triggering a political row in Falkirk — and leading to an innocent woman with the same name being targeted.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:39:17 +0000
'Excessive': Ministers under fire as £16m harbour cost finally disclosed
The Scottish Government has finally revealed it paid £16 million to buy Ardrossan harbour — just days after it was claimed the amount could not be disclosed because of a confidentiality agreement.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:13:59 +0000
Offshore wind plan to create 500 jobs in Scotland - but funding is needed
Danish energy giant Vestas is planning to build a factory in Scotland which could create up to 500 jobs - but it will require government support

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Oil giant underlines value of North Sea reserves amid Iran war crude price surge
A North Sea-focused oil and gas heavyweight has highlighted the value of fields in the area as countries grapple with the fallout from the Iran war

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:59:17 +0000
Scottish council reminds public how to use 'hail and ride' buses
Orkney Islands Council has issued a reminder to the public of how the 'hail & ride' system operates across local bus services.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:43:48 +0000
Union Corner fire site set to be covered up in Commonwealth Games 'dressing'
Demolition work is expected to be complete before the sporting celebration gets underway.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0000
Job-saving order for manufacturer Alexander Dennis to build more than 100 buses
Transport Scotland announced £45 million in government cash for five bus operators, with Rock Road and Lothian Buses set to purchase from the manufacturer.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:32:46 +0000
Popular festive charter flight from Scotland to Lapland returns for 2026
A popular festive charter flight from Inverness Airport to Finnish Lapland is set to return this year.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Tourism boss says Edinburgh must revamp visitor levy after Holyrood intervention
The percentage-rate scheme, which has been criticised by business leaders, will charge visitors an additional 5% fee for overnight stays.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:27:40 +0000
Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of 'benefits bailout' over oil and gas
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of bailing out those on benefits by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, as she claimed he is at fault for rising energy costs

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:17:41 +0000
Renowned Scottish chef exits second restaurant venture
A Michelin-starred chef has sold one of East Lothian's leading gastropubs, taking his portfolio of restaurants down to two

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:04:30 +0000
New restaurant overlooking the Old Course is a 'golfer's paradise'
A new restaurant overlooking the world-famous Old Course has opened in St Andrews this week.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Teachers say exam system is unfair and key information is not openly available
A survey for Scotland's only exam board raises major questions about the way in which the system works for young people.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Analysis: Will controversies engulfing Reform UK put off its supporters?
There is a view among some Holyrood observers that Reform UK has had a "disastrous" start to its election campaign and support will therefore evaporate for the party as Scotland ends towards polling day.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:55:27 +0000
NHS staff in Scotland to get World Cup bank holiday
NHS staff in Scotland will get the bank holiday designed to mark the Scotland men’s national team’s return to the World Cup.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:47:46 +0000
Man dies in fire at block of flats in Fife
Fire crews were called to the blaze in a ground-floor flat on Somerville Square, Burntisland, at 5.36am on Wednesday.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:41:26 +0000
Keir Starmer deserves 'great credit' for turnaround, UK minister claims
A senior UK Government minister has come to the defence of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, stressing he has turned around the country.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0000
49 affordable homes to be built in Edinburgh suburb as work to begin this year
49 new affordable homes approved for Coatfield Lane, Leith. Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) deliver energy-efficient housing in historic Kirkgate area.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Historic Granton lighthouse to undergo £1.3 billion waterfront regeneration project
Granton Lighthouse in north Edinburgh to be restored as an arts and education hub, backed by council and Scottish Government as part of £1.3 billion regeneration.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Inside Edinburgh Castle’s crown room revamp protecting Scotland’s jewels
Edinburgh Castle’s Crown Room, home to the Honours of Scotland, is undergoing major restoration by Historic Environment Scotland, reopening in April 2026.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:12 +0000
Glasgow gastro pub closes less than two years after opening
Glasgow gastropub Torrisdale Tavern on Pollokshaws Road has closed permanently, with owners returning the lease and thanking locals for their support.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:28:33 +0000
Former Creative Scotland figurehead condemns 'dereliction of duty' over Trongate 103
Long-serving head of visual arts suggests pledges made in recent Glasgow culture strategy 'ring so very hollow now'.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:56:42 +0000
Memorials, monuments and murals: New project to map Fife’s mining heritage
A new project celebrating Fife’s mining heritage will map memorials, monuments, murals, and artworks that commemorate the lives lost to mining and the communities shaped by the industry.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:40 +0000
Appeal after sacred vessel goes missing from Scottish church
A Kilmacolm minister who is bringing two congregations together after an historic union is appealing for help to trace a sacred vessel which has gone missing.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Why I relocated my Michelin Star restaurant from San Francisco to Scotland
Kansas-born chef Rodney Wages shares his story of relocating his Michelin Star restaurant, Avery, from San Francisco to Scotland.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:42:57 +0000
Family to sell historic Scottish landmark hotel after 19 years
A Scottish hotel with links to an SAS officer reputed to have been an inspiration for the character of James Bond has been brought to the market

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:52:00 +0000
Concerns raised as Glasgow mosque protest set to return to southside
A letter has been sent to politicians and police expressing concern over a planned protest at a mosque in Glasgow on Thursday

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:51:16 +0000
Upgrade to Highland's Caledonian Way cycle path forest section gets underway
The path is enjoyed by thousands of cycling enthusiasts each year

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0000
Police Scotland attended more than 530 protests since start of year
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell told the board on Wednesday he has seen an increase of around 50% in protests in the last 12 months.

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