Herald Scotland

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:22:24 +0100
Glasgow's Gotham makeover ramps up as The Batman: Part II filming continues
Part of Glasgow's city centre has been transformed into the fictional Gotham City for filming of The Batman: Part II.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:28:02 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Glasgow flats
The street has now reopened

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:57 +0100
Passengers warned as signalling fault leads to disruption on busy commuter route
Network Rail engineers are at the scene

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Could exams and licensing for new golfers be the answer to slow play?
What might Scotland learn from one of the game's most unusual entry requirements?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Council refuses to name tax-avoiding firms trading on capital's retail streets
The Herald asked the council to specify whether or not businesses on Princes Street, George Street and the Mile had paid rates over the last two years.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Scottish heat-pump installations 'far too slow' to meet climate goals
Scotland is on course to miss key climate targets unless ministers use the forthcoming Programme for Government to strengthen its Head in Buildings Bill

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We're not skivers': Civil servants weigh in on remote working and 'quiet' offices
Civil servants have told The Herald it is unfair to call them skivers for choosing to work from home.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:42:00 +0100
Historic Scottish landmark surveyor acquires fellow long-standing company
A historic Scottish surveyor has acquired another long-standing company.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0100
'Real coup' hailed as financial sector veteran hired for key Scottish role
The hire of the financial sector veteran to a key Scottish role has been hailed as a 'real coup'

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Scottish Impact Awards finalists recognised for tackling society's biggest challenges
The finalists for the Scottish Impact Awards have been unveiled, with businesses and organisations from across Scotland recognised for their contributions to community impact, climate action, workplace wellbeing and innovation ahead of the October aw...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:25:05 +0100
'Race realist' who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
A 'race realist' academic who made plagiarism allegations against the late Jason Arday has been suspended by his university

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0100
Teenager sentenced after trying to kill homeless man for social media clout
A teenager has been sentenced to six years in prison for trying to stab a homeless man to death to join a social media group

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:07 +0100
Police issue update after 'unknown substance' closed busy Edinburgh road
A suspected chemical spill in Edinburgh caused traffic disruption, with the public urged to avoid the area

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0100
Scottish law firm backs historic Lanark Silver Bell racenight at Hamilton Park
Scullion LAW is sponsoring the Lanark Silver Bell Racenight at Hamilton Park as the historic race returns during the venue’s centenary celebrations.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:11 +0100
New bus service to connect central Glasgow with Edinburgh Airport
The UK's first all-electric intercity bus and coach operator, Ember, is launching a new high frequency link between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0100
Backlash after Scots council 'bans' parking near busy football stadium
A council is facing a backlash after plans were revealed to impose wide-ranging parking restrictions around a football stadium on match days

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Whisky waste in Speyside set to power more than 30,000 Scottish homes
Whisky industry waste in Speyside is being turned into biomethane, with a new facility set to produce enough low-carbon gas to decarbonise more than 30,000 homes.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:48:50 +0100
Fringe chief declares culture is now Scotland's greatest global export
Edinburgh in August hailed as 'the United Nations of the arts' due to the scale of the city's annual cultural gathering.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:42 +0100
Former Scotland rugby captain leaves pitch behind to become pilot with Jet2
A former Scotland rugby union captain has swapped the rugby pitch for the flight deck after turning a lifelong ambition into reality with Jet2.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0100
Scotland strips revealed as best seller for retail giant during World Cup
Soaring sales of Scotland strips fail to offset challenges in North America for JD Sports Fashion

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:21:18 +0100
Families affected by QEUH infections ‘shocked to core’ by new inquiry evidence
Families of those affected by infections linked to a flagship hospital in Glasgow have said they are “shocked to the core” by new evidence to an inquiry.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:01:47 +0100
Bluetongue control zone introduced after Lockerbie case
Bluetongue restrictions have been tightened in Dumfries and Galloway after cases near Lockerbie, with new livestock movement rules.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0100
The real cost of John Swinney’s £98k World Cup trip is public trust
The cost to send John Swinney and his team to the World Cup exceeded £98,000. But the real cost is the loss in public trust.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:54:21 +0100
Reform Scotland leader Malcolm Offord has prostate removed after cancer diagnosis
Malcolm Offord revealed he received his prostate cancer diagnosis on the day of May's Holyrood election.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:12:59 +0100
Team behind The Laurieston bar transforms Glasgow snooker hall into new social hub
A former Reardon's snooker hall in Glasgow's Southside has reopened with a fresh new look this week.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0100
Construction firm gives Glasgow schools £2,500 boost for sporting experiences
The JR Group has donated £2,500 to two Glasgow schools, helping pupils take part in sporting and educational trips in Scotland and Spain.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0100
Leading law firm strengthens senior team with two new partner promotions
Aberdein Considine LLP has promoted Danny Anderson and Shilpi Jairath to partner as the law firm strengthens its senior team in Scotland and Newcastle.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0100
New podcast gives autistic adults in Scotland a platform to share experiences
The National Autistic Society Scotland has launched a new podcast giving autistic adults a platform to share lived experiences, advice and support after diagnosis.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:16:11 +0100
Council backs equal pay scheme that hikes wages for most but cuts pay of one in nine
Glasgow City Council has approved a sweeping pay and grading overhaul designed to end decades of equal pay discrimination but while 63% of 24,000 staff gain, around 11% face cuts of up to £11,500 a year.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:57:38 +0100
A9 closed in both directions as emergency services attend incident
The A9 is closed in both directions after reports of a man being "taken unwell"

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0100
Historic stables at Bruce family estate transformed into new Fife café
The new 1821 café has opened at Falkland Estate in Fife, offering locally sourced food, speciality coffee and a community-focused dining experience.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0100
World first community whisky distillery warns of 'uncertain future' without new cash
The world's first community whisky distillery is facing an uncertain future after admitting it will require "significant new investment" to survive

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:49:40 +0100
LIVE: Rail disruption after vehicle strikes bridge and overhead lines damaged
Trains serving Glasgow Central station have suffered disruption due to two separate incidents, one involving a vehicle striking a bridge and the other involving damage to overhead wires.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0100
Bowmore launches limited-edition 20-year-old whisky collection with Snarkitecture
Islay whisky distillery Bowmore has launched two limited-edition 20-year-old single malts in collaboration with New York design studio Snarkitecture.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:33:55 +0100
Controversial town parking charges bring in £111,000 in first two months
A controversial parking charge scheme in the East Lothian town of North Berwick brought in  £111,000 in its first two months, a new report has revealed.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:40:13 +0100
Scotland's civil service grows despite SNP promise to cut workforce
Scotland's civil service workforce has increased despite a pledge by the SNP to reduce the headcount.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:19:21 +0100
Historic island church to be transformed into adventure centre
The venue will be owned by the community - and help bring visitors to the area

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:07:30 +0100
Ex-snooker champion Dott allegedly abused boy shortly after winning world title
Former snooker champion Graeme Dott began allegedly abusing a young boy shortly after winning the world title, a court heard.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0100
Edinburgh entrepreneur Bethan Higson to headline Women on Top Summit in September
Edinburgh-born entrepreneur Bethan Higson, founder of Mother Root, will speak at the Women on Top Summit in Edinburgh on September 24.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:50:43 +0100
What are the secrets behind Kirkwall’s thriving high street?
A stroll down Kirkwall’s high street in the summer presents a picture of an ideal town centre.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0100
New £170,000 East Lothian flour mill to connect Scottish farmers directly with bakers
A new £170,000 flour mill in East Lothian will process up to 500 tonnes of Scottish wheat each year and create four jobs.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:29:06 +0100
Call to close part of New Town to through traffic until Princes Street reopens
Green councillor and co-convener Alys Mumford has tabled a motion before next week’s full council meeting making the ask in a bid to prioritise public transport and ease congestion

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:44:09 +0100
UK travel company ceases trading after 40 years - see if your holiday is affected
Frasers Travel Ltd was founded back in 1986 and offered holiday packages to various exotic destinations.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:03:27 +0100
Liquidator appointed to Scottish building company after HMRC court action
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish building company.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0100
Scottish Water becomes world's first utility to tackle laboratory plastic waste
Scottish Water is using new technology to disinfect and recycle laboratory plastics previously sent to landfill or incineration.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0100
Vigil in honour of 'brilliant academic' Jason Arday to be held outside Holyrood
The former Glasgow and Cambridge professor, 41, was found dead in his Battersea home last Friday, following weeks of intense media scrutiny.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:34:00 +0100
Isle of Skye restaurant secures staff accommodation through new funding deal
Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye has secured new staff accommodation through a funding deal with The Cumberland Building Society.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Unions join forces to demand 'immediate halt' to sale of CCA building in Glasgow
Trust in the Scottish Government agency is said to at an 'all-time low' over the handling of the long-running venue.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:23:24 +0100
Highland museum to transform how visitors experience historic town
Cromarty Museum is set to launch Fisherfolk of Cromarty, a digital walking tour bringing the town’s history to life in the very streets where it was made

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:19:51 +0100
Four zones where fireworks banned in Glasgow announced for 2026
Last year, Glasgow introduced control zones in Govanhill, Pollokshields and Broomhouse following complaints from residents about disruption

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