A man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal following a series of raids in Buckie as part of a nationwide crackdown on high street crime

A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held into the death of a man from Covid on an offshore oil rig

A public inquiry into a surgeon who left patients with life-changing injuries will hear its opening statements on Wednesday

Author Frank Cottrell-Boyce believes that books, and being read to, are part of how we learn to 'become a human being'.

Scottish ferry company awarded PCL Cammell Laird contract to build two new vessels

"It is a challenge which may defy easy solutions but which, if undertaken with enough imagination and flair, is capable of being successfully addressed"

It is increasingly likely Chancellor Rachel Reeves will scrap the two-child benefit cap in the budget, following intense campaigning from The Herald

The Government’s tighter sugar-tax threshold will pull Irn-Bru and other major soft drinks into the levy for the first time, prompting warnings of higher prices and claims ministers are “shifting the goalposts”.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget today, promising "fair and necessary choices" on tax and spending. Follow for live updates.

Patrick Harvie urges urgent action from the government as Scotland’s gender clinic waiting lists reveal many people may never be seen.

A B-listed building in Glasgow has been transformed into a chic new aparthotel set to open before Christmas.

Carol Potter insists her decision to step down not linked to Sandie Peggie tribunal

Retail chiefs declare 'inequality' with England on rates is pushing businesses to the brink

Will the national arts body be allowed to show 'great ambition, aspiration and appetite for risk' in future?

Justice Secretary Angela Constance says she “accurately quoted” Prof Alexis Jay after admitting a correction to comments made during a debate on grooming gangs.

Kate Forbes has rejected claims there is a spat with the UK Government over the threatened closure of the Mossmorran plant.

Three people have been charged with offences under the Terrorism Act after they were arrested in a protest supporting Palestine in Edinburgh.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes launches InvestScotland portal at major conference in Edinburgh

Nathan Gill’s sentencing has illuminated a disinformation pipeline running from Moscow to Brussels — and how British politicians became part of it. Court papers, CPS material and police evidence now cast fresh scrutiny on Reform UK and former Sco...

A robot ship which can be operated without crew has arrived on the Clyde.

Irn-Bru will be hit by the sugar tax for the first time after ministers confirmed a major tightening of the levy ahead of Wednesday’s Budget.

A newly detected underground feature at the Ness of Brodgar has surprised archaeologists, revealing a mysterious anomaly that could reshape Orkney’s ancient story.

The eldest son of the late Scotland rugby international and motor neuron disease (MND) campaigner Doddie Weir MBE has admitted he hadn’t grasped how big a name his dad was until the family learned of his devastating diagnosis.

Backing from the Gates Foundation comes as the treatment moves towards testing in humans

Staff who were left with nothing when a popular Glasgow baker went bust have won almost £1m in compensation.

Discover the stunning Japanese Garden at Cowden, a serene autumn escape praised for its tranquillity, vibrant colours and peaceful woodland walks.

Budget airline easyJet has operated its biggest-ever flying programme to and from Scotland, with over 213,000 more seats compared to last year.

The Glasgow city centre hotel has been sold to a mystery buyer

Here is everything you need to know about the cheapest town to buy a house in Scotland that is home to a 'magnificent' church and Victorian architecture.

A former care worker who raped a girl from a children's home where he was a manager has been jailed for nine and a half years.

A street in Stirling city centre has been closed off to traffic and pedestrians.

A primary school in Inverness has cancelled its Christmas show after receiving “racist and abusive messages” online.

The Plough Tavern in Haddington closed its doors earlier this year

Shoplifting in Scotland has risen sharply over the past year, with new official figures showing a 15% jump in cases and levels now 129% higher than during the pandemic.

Police said the death of the 15-year-old is being treated as unexplained and that enquiries are ongoing. His next of kin have been made aware.

Scotland recorded a sharp rise in sexual crime last year, with rape, online offending and image-based abuse all increasing, new figures show

Concerns have been voiced after Renfrewshire Council had to deal with a water leak and damage at the recently refurbished Paisley Town Hall.

An exceptionally rare painting by Scottish artist Agnes Miller Parker, considered to be a masterpiece of British modernism, is to be sold at auction.

Report raises concerns that handling of funding applications is 'stifling Scotland’s creativity'.

A police investigation is underway after a man was seriously assaulted outside Glasgow Cathedral.

M&S has launched a new list of 500 target locations it is considering for new and renewed Food stores as it aims to double the size of its Food business.

East Ayrshire Council has narrowly approved plans for 29 new homes on the edge of Crosshouse following a highly charged and lengthy planning hearing.

Drivers are facing disruption on Tuesday morning due to the closure of the M8 motorway.

The First Minister is at the centre of a probe into the mishandling of pensioner complaints in a £1.7 billion age discrimination scandal.

The Information Commissioner's Office is looking at concerns over privacy breaches over the handling of pensioner complaints to John Swinney

The number of free ATMs in Scotland has been dropped by almost a third since before the pandemic raising concerns over thousands struggling to access cash.

Telecommunication experts have warned the UK Government to urgently review how the Electronic Communications Code impacts Scotland's 4G blackspots.

NSPCC says Scotland still lacks a clear picture of child sexual abuse as pressure grows on ministers to consider a national inquiry into grooming gangs.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused SNP ministers of twisting NHS statistics after they claimed he misled Parliament over cancelled operations.

The Scottish accountancy firm has been bought by an acquisitive sector stablemate based in London