Herald Scotland

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0100
Blockbuster Scotch whisky merger off as talks end without deal
Chivas Brothers owner Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman 'unable to reach mutually acceptable terms'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:09:27 +0100
Family issues appeal after Scottish woman vanishes during Morocco trip
An appeal has been launched to help trace a Scottish woman who has been reported missing in Morocco.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:23:22 +0100
Flooding at Glasgow Central Station disrupts train services
Commuters have been advised to check ahead

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0100
🗳️Unspun Election Briefing: The Meh-lection
With polling day days away, the final Holyrood leaders’ debate exposed the anger, tension and exhaustion running underneath Scotland’s “meh” election.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:41:57 +0100
Wildlife in muddy Scottish seabeds ‘doubles’ when trawling is halted
Protecting the muddy seafloor, long thought of as having low wildlife value, from practices such as trawling can see nature begin to regenerate

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:59:14 +0100
Roads disruption warning after major fire at historic hotel
Fire crews were scrambled late on Tuesday night to deal with the blaze

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Alex Cole-Hamilton pledges lung cancer test expansion after Edinburgh pilot success
The party’s candidate in Edinburgh North Western, Mr Cole-Hamilton unveiled a suite of prevention measures he says will save hundreds of lives every year.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Fears for future of habitat 'found nowhere else in Scotland' amid quarrying
Wildlife groups and locals say they've been left devastated by sand quarrying on an Ayrshire estuary, which they say is destroying a unique habitat for species found nowhere else in Scotland.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Rising Tides: 8 of the best musical acts from Scotland's islands
Singers, musicians and bands to see out from the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Can islanders make a living in the Scottish music industry?
Travel costs and logistics are said to be the main barriers to building careers.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mosque anger as Glasgow City Council doubles burial lair charges with no consultation
Glasgow’s Central Mosque is seeking talks with the city council over huge hikes in burial charges.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0100
Scottish truck manufacturer that employed 70 enters administration
A Scottish truck manufacturer has been placed into administration

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Royal Bank owner faces 'significant dissent' at annual meeting
Investor group ShareAction declares vote was 'clear warning confidence is already being eroded'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Critical mental health standard breached for more than 2,000 patients in Scotland
More than 2,000 psychiatric patients in Scotland faced delays in follow-up care, breaching a key seven-day mental health standard, new figures reveal.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Disappointing': Scottish Labour under fire over 'no plans' for abortion law reform
Scottish Labour faces criticism after Anas Sarwar saying his party has 'no plans' for abortion law reform in the next parliament.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:51:49 +0100
Council explores reviving waterfront pontoons for potential river bus service
The council is to investigate potentially bringing waterfront pontoons back into use again with the possibility of a river bus being launched in Glasgow.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:18:08 +0100
John Swinney insists he's 'changing no goalposts' on indyref2 strategy
John Swinney insists the SNP’s route to a second independence referendum has not changed despite comments from inside the party.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0100
How to get a free bike ride to the ballot on Scottish election day 2026
Scottish voters are being offered a free bike ride to polling stations on the day of the Holyrood election.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:43:54 +0100
Reform UK's Malcolm Offord reveals six houses, six boats and five cars in STV debate
Malcolm Offord’s wealth became the flashpoint of Scotland’s final TV election debate after the Reform UK leader revealed his houses, cars and boats while challenging Green tax plans.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +0100
Tesla-backed Scottish battery storage project secures ÂŁ245m funding package
A Scottish battery storage project has secured a ÂŁ245 million non-recourse funding package.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0100
Scottish Water set to build 27-acre multi-million-pound facility
Council-owned land near a Glasgow crematorium is set to be sold to allow a multi-million pound waste treatment centre to be created, with tenants living on the site moved to new homes.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0100
Pensioner 'seriously assaulted' in broad daylight as armed police investigate
Armed police descended on a quiet street in Glasgow’s East End after a pensioner was attacked in broad daylight.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0100
Keir Starmer avoids sleaze probe over Mandelson vetting as MPs vote against inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer will not face a parliamentary investigation into claims he misled Parliament over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0100
ScotRail cancels services as broken-down train blocks busy commuter line
Train passengers are facing major disruption on a busy commuter line this evening.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Photography exhibition honouring women with breast cancer comes to Edinburgh
A new photography exhibition highlighting the experiences of women living with breast cancer will open at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital in May.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0100
Popular Edinburgh street food restaurant to close after six years
Edinburgh street food restaurant Bundits has announced it will close on May 10, ending a six‑year run known for bao buns and Asian‑inspired dishes.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0100
Teen arrested after three people injured in Hamilton crash
A teen has been arrested after a police incident where a car "attempted to make off", crashed and left three people in hospital.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0100
Edinburgh council approves funding for historic street clock restoration
Edinburgh councillors have approved ÂŁ72,572 in funding to restore the historic Tollcross clock, removed in 2022 after structural damage was found.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0100
Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith named world’s top attraction in Tripadvisor awards
The Royal Yacht Britannia has been named the world’s top attraction in Tripadvisor’s 2026/27 awards, praised for its staff and visitor experience.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo reveals 2026 songs and international line-up
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has revealed its 2026 song line-up, with more than 800 performers set to take part this August.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0100
Scotland's 'most neglected' slum flats to be made habitable in ÂŁ1.36m refurbishment
One of Scotland's most neglected "slum" flat blocks will be transformed in a million-pound refurbishment after previously being deemed uninhabitable.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Taylor Wimpey flags price pressure as affordability challenges persist
The company is the latest in the housebuilding sector to warn on the inflationary impact of the conflict in the Middle East

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:13:06 +0100
Dawn Practice are trusted experts in mental health, neurodivergence and prescribing
The Dawn Practice is helping clients across Scotland improve wellbeing through expert psychological support, while urging caution over unregulated mental health services

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Outlander author Diana Gabaldon to appear at Edinburgh International Book Festival
Tom Holland, David Olusoga, Douglas Stuart and Lyse Doucet among the big names lined up for literary celebration.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Big Ben and 'AI slop': Why is this giant mural in Edinburgh Airport so inaccurate?
The inaccuracies led a number of social media users to label the mural as “low effort slop” amid criticism of the artwork.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Glasgow City Council faces backlash over ÂŁ8m parking 'income generation' plans
Glasgow City Council is facing backlash from campaign groups over ÂŁ8 million worth of "income generation" plans in its budget, to be generated by parking restrictions.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:31:24 +0100
Who replaces Keir Starmer as Prime Minister? Well, it's complicated
There are barriers facing Labour in every direction as MPs weigh up whether to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0100
North Sea champion slams Miliband for deleted tweet
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband under fire for deleted post on BP profits

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Derelict Scots church site set to be transformed into 36 flats
Plans have been submitted to transform a derelict church site into social housing for East Kilbride Housing Association.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0100
Michelin-recognised bartender to host one-night takeover at Edinburgh bar
A Michelin-recognised bartender will host a one-night takeover at Nauticus in Edinburgh, featuring cocktails, whisky and live music.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0100
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns with over 100 concerts across the city
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from July 17–26 with over 100 concerts, free public events, family shows and international jazz and blues stars.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0100
Edinburgh young filmmakers earn national recognition with awards nomination
Young filmmakers from Edinburgh have been nominated for the 2026 Into Film Awards, with their short film What’s in a Bowl? recognised.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0100
Edinburgh venues to stay open later during festival after council approval
Edinburgh venues will stay open later during the festival after councillors approved extended trading hours across the city in August.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:12:54 +0100
Sarwar hits out at SNP 'gimmicks' as drug deaths up 31 per cent on last quarter
Anas Sarwar has accused the SNP of failing Scotland’s drugs deaths emergency with “slogans and gimmicks” as new figures show suspected fatalities rising sharply.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:09:01 +0100
Family of paddleboarders rescued after being swept out to sea
A family of paddleboarders were rescued after being blown offshore in the Firth of Clyde.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:44:36 +0100
Gangland foot soldier jailed for firebomb attack on house as family slept
A gangland foot soldier who set fire to the family home of the partner of slain gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll was jailed today for three years.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:42:29 +0100
Long-standing Scottish company acquires specialist English player
A Scottish recruitment company has acquired an English player in the specialist field.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0100
Decades-old Scottish family business expands into sector with 'exacting demands'
The decades-old Scottish family business has announced a 'strategic expansion' drive in a sector with 'exacting demands'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:25:13 +0100
Anas Sarwar backs Keir Starmer ahead of sleaze probe vote
Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour’s MPs will vote to block a Commons sleaze inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer despite mounting questions over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:16:32 +0100
Two police officers among three injured in crash
Three people, including two police officers, have been injured in a crash in South Lanarkshire.

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