Herald Scotland

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:50:57 +0000
Contract secured for what could become world’s largest offshore wind farm
A multinational energy company headquartered in Perth has secured a contract for what could become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:11:25 +0000
Jobs lost as TGI Fridays shuts two Scottish restaurants after administration move
Restaurant chain TGI Fridays has shut 16 restaurants with the loss of 456 jobs after tumbling into administration.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:55:58 +0000
All jobs lost as supermarket closes its doors in Scottish town
A supermarket has closed its doors for the final time, leaving customers and the community saddened and concerned about the impact.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:47:33 +0000
Empty village pub to be turned into flats after appeal to Scottish Government
TIME has been called on a derelict pub in Bowhill after a successful appeal to the Scottish Government.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:39:07 +0000
Storm-damaged leisure centre to reopen after two-year closure
Girvan's Quay Zone leisure centre is set to reopen later this month after being forced to close following severe storm damage in January 2024.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:32:29 +0000
Burger and steak chain bids to open new restaurant in Scottish town
A new restaurant could open in Kirkintilloch if East Dunbartonshire Council supports a proposal to convert a former charity shop in Cowgate for this purpose.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:25:26 +0000
Scottish council plans to cut school buses to save cash
Parents and school pupils are being urged to make their thoughts known as four school bus services face the axe to help Falkirk Council cut costs.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:17:42 +0000
Padel centre could be created in Glasgow to 'meet public demand' for sport
A new four-court padel centre could be created in Glasgow to “meet public demand” for the fast-growing sport.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:34:00 +0000
Historic village restaurant and bar in ‘awe-inspiring’ location on market
A village restaurant and bar in an 'awe-inspiring' location is being marketed for sale

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Major Scottish shopping destination records its busiest-ever year
Glasgow Fort boosted by school holidays and midnight trading over festive period

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:01:03 +0000
Appeal after teenager seriously injured in electric motorbike crash
Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash in Aberdeen.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000
Secret CalMac deal sparks demands to examine SNP handling of public money
Calls have been made for an urgent investigation into 'golden goodbyes' across the public sector after ministers insisted they knew nothing about the extent of a huge secret pay off to 'sacked' boss of state-owned ferry operator Robbie Drummond.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:13:00 +0000
Scottish MP: Arctic defence urgently needed amid Russian naval threat to UK
Melting ice has opened up new shipping lanes and energy reserves — developments Russia and China are "aggressively" seeking to capitalise on.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:52:00 +0000
Man who died following Inverness assault named as 'much-loved' father
A 42-year-old man found injured outside a property in Inverness has been named as a ‘much-loved’ father.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0000
Landmark Scottish shopping centre 'under offer' for more than £200 million
Landsec is set to purchase a majority stake in the Silverburn shopping centre near Glasgow.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:25:24 +0000
Eye-catching response to Scottish Budget with major income tax and rates moves
The Scottish Budget, featuring income tax and rates moves, drew an eye-catching response

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0000
Keir Starmer scraps mandatory digital ID in 13th u-turn of his government
The Prime Minister abandoned the mandatory aspect of the scheme amid concerns it would undermine public confidence in the wider ID programme.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:09:00 +0000
'This has been an awful period': Glasgow bakery closes after seven weeks
The owner of Caked, located on Great Western Road, announced the cafe had gone bust in a social media post.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The Scottish Budget confirms that education is no longer a top priority
Education writer James McEnaney responds to the Scottish Government's final budget announcements before the 2026 Holyrood election.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:43:00 +0000
CalMac’s secret severance: incompetence, cover-up or both over £170k exit deal?
Ministers are under growing pressure to explain how the 'fired' chief executive of the publicly funded lifeline ferry operator CalMac received more than £170,000 in annual pay after being removed from his post just three days into the year.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:05:21 +0000
Why Labour is abstaining on the SNP Budget at Holyrood
Does Labour’s decision to abstain from this year's budget debate remove the drama and leave the SNP fully exposed to the consequences in an election year? Or does it make them look silly?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Cautious Persimmon lays groundwork for potential outperformance
Persimmon will beat construction and sales expectations for 2025 but is cautious on demand in the UK housing market

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:34:41 +0000
Waterfront arts complex lands £11.65m windfall as King's revamp gets new lifeline
Edinburgh's new cultural centre is expected to be a centrepiece of a £1.3 billion regeneration project in Granton.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0000
Outlander star Sam Heughan to lead New York City's 2026 Tartan Day Parade
The Scottish actor and entrepreneur, 45, previously served as grand marshal of the parade in 2016. 

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:25:56 +0000
Scottish Budget 2026: The changes to your money, tax and spending you need to know
The Scottish Budget contained key announcements on income tax, welfare, council tax and the NHS. But how does it impact you and your money?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:05:18 +0000
How the Barnett formula works and why it is so important to the Scottish Budget
How the Barnett formula works, how it funds Scotland and why UK spending decisions directly affect the Scottish Budget.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:55:00 +0000
Family of Scottish woman pays tribute after 'murder' in Aberdeen
A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with her death, which is being treated as a murder.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0000
Seized Russian oil tanker heading towards Scottish mainland after US capture
Photographs snapped on Tuesday show the tanker, formerly known as Bella-1, being escorted into the firth by an US Coast Guard ship and several UK tug boats.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:32:00 +0000
Scottish Budget: Hospitality chiefs brand Robison move as 'sticking plaster'
Scottish publicans and retailers cushioned from forthcoming hikes in business rates

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:06:48 +0000
Robison brings in private jet tax and confirms new council tax bands for mansions
Shona Robison has confirmed new council tax bands for Scotland’s most expensive homes alongside a new private jet tax, arguing the measures will make the system fairer while raising extra revenue for councils and public services.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
'It has saved lives': Glasgow's drug consumption room used 11,000 times in 2025
Councillor Allan Casey, city convener for workforce, homelessness and addictions, said the first year “has been very encouraging”. 

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:59:34 +0000
Secret CalMac boss pay-off sparks official probe after rules breach admitted
An official investigation has been launched after ministers said Scotland’s state-owned ferry operator broke public finance rules over a secret pay-off to its “sacked” boss.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:51:32 +0000
Woman accused of breaking abortion buffer zone appears in court
A woman appeared for a second time in court today accused of displaying placards in an abortion safe zone

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:39:40 +0000
Is X down? Thousands report outage with social media app
Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:39:52 +0000
Scottish Child Payment to increase to £40 per week for babies under one
The Scottish Child Payment will increase in 2027-28 for children under one, the Finance Secretary said.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:43:14 +0000
Homes plan for Scottish city shopping centre
Proposals to redevelop a Scottish city centre shopping centre have been brought forward

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:12:55 +0000
Liverpool and Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish fined £1,000 for speeding
Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish has been fined £1,000 after he was caught breaking a 20mph speed limit

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0000
New air route announced from Glasgow to one of Europe's 'most charming cities'
Beginning on 29 May, travellers will be able to fly directly to the destination twice a week with Swiss operator Edelweiss.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:55:54 +0000
Rapist escapes from police custody on way to sentencing at Edinburgh High Court
A man convicted of the rape of a teenager has escaped while on his way to sentencing

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:57:35 +0000
Inaugural music festival in Stirling hailed a huge success as 2,500 attend
A music festival which was staged for the first time in Stirling has been hailed a huge success with fans from around the globe visiting the city to hear high notes being hit.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:43:00 +0000
Train delays at Glasgow Queen Street after suburban service hit by fault
Trains running between Queen Street and Bishopbriggs in East Dunbartonshire have been delayed as a result.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:39:58 +0000
Scotmid issues update after city store targeted in 'ram-raid incident'
A major update has been issued by Scotmid after one of its Glasgow stores was hit in a “ram‑raid” incident.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Major Hollywood movie set to film scenes in famous Highland glen
Film producers are looking for extras to work on two 'major feature films' which are set to shoot in Scotland in the near future.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:45:42 +0000
Lifeboat crews rescue man stranded on inflatable mattress in Firth of Forth
Lifeboat crews rescued a man stranded on an inflatable mattress, near an island off Edinburgh.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +0000
'Significant' number of dead birds found after outbreak of avian influenza
A “significant number” of dead birds have been found after a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza in the Borders.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:17:15 +0000
High street charity shop chain to close nine Scottish stores in 2026 - see full list
A high street charity shop chain is to close a host of stores across Scotland.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:36:13 +0000
Landmark church which dominates historic village to close for good
A historic 200-year-old church is set to close and it's building put up for sale

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The Scottish Budget 2026: How is it different from the UK Budget?
The key differences between the Scottish Budget and the UK Budget, including tax powers, spending decisions and who controls what.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:28:50 +0000
Ferguson Marine snubbed as £200m MoD tug boat contract handed to Dutch company
Tug boats for the Faslane nuclear submarine base are set to be built in China and not at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:22:33 +0000
Crew of aircraft carrier that sank in Clyde awarded medals 83 years after tragedy
Crew of HMS Dasher awarded the Arctic Star Medal - almost 83 years after the Royal Navy aircraft carrier sank following an explosion off the Ayrshire coast

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