Herald Scotland
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:18:36 +0000Traffic on M74 hit by delays after lorries break down near busy junction
Motorists have been warned to expect delays after broken down lorries blocked one of Scotland’s busiest motorways.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:35:00 +0000Scottish airport chief reveals a very surprising departure
The outgoing chief executive of Edinburgh Airport has revealed his 'real hankering' to open a music club
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000Even at the height of their suffering, the Dunblane parents thought of others
There’s a moment during my interview with Stephen McGinty when he pauses and looks away as the profound sadness of the subject matter seems to fall in on him. Mr McGinty is the author of One Morning in March, the book he’s written to coincide wit...
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000How Paisley Golf Club is improving its course despite brutal west coast weather
One-off masterplans often grab the headlines, but the decision to opt for incremental yet continuous investment in Paisley Golf Club is yielding results
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Plans to transform Scotland's colleges laid bare: 'Massive opportunities'
Colleges Scotland CEO says that an 'ambitious' sector review must follow the evidence and make the right recommendations to sustain the sector.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Communities power Scotland's green energy future - but receive none of the perks'
Scotland’s rural and island communities and colleges are at the heart of the country’s green energy future, but are they being left behind?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:02:00 +0000Sturgeon criticised for missing Holyrood questions about Union Corner fire
Nicola Sturgeon has been criticised for failing to appear in the Holyrood chamber during discussions about the Glasgow fire.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:34:00 +0000Family to sell ‘heart of the community’ pub in historic town after 46 years
A 'heart of the community' pub in a historic Scottish market town is to be sold
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Islay’s west coast finally gets mobile signal with new 4G mast built by UK Government
A new 4G mast near Kilchoman has brought reliable mobile coverage to part of Islay’s west coast for the first time. The project ends a long-standing mobile “not spot” and connects residents, visitors and businesses to all major networks.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Our sister died at Dunblane, we fear the day she's forgotten'
The brother and sister of a five-year-old girl killed in the Dunblane massacre fear its full horror may fade from public memory as they mark 30 years since the attack that transformed Britain’s gun laws
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000Today's cartoon by Herald cartoonist Steven Camley is on the latest Roman excavation
Today's cartoon is on a new Roman excavation in Bearsden.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:59:15 +0000A year after it broke down, an escalator at a Scottish shopping centre has been fixed
A broken escalator which has received numerous complaints from shoppers has finally been fixed a year later
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:39:35 +0000‘Heartbroken’ Kaye Adams denies misconduct allegations while at the BBC
Broadcaster Kaye Adams has said she is “heartbroken” to hear the “malicious stories” about her following her departure from the BBC and denied allegations of misconduct.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:08:40 +0000This island ice cream firm makes the best vanilla ice cream in the UK
A family island company are celebrating licking the opposition at a highly prestigious annual awards event.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:44:38 +0000History made as first woman in over a century takes on expats organisation role
History has been made after a woman from San Francisco was appointed standard bearer of a Borders expats organisation – for the first time in over a century.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:58 +0000Victorian makeover revives one of Glasgow’s most deprived streets
Shops in one of Glasgow’s most deprived streets have received a makeover to honour their historic ‘Victorian’ design.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:23:56 +0000'No confirmed timescale on when People’s Palace will reopen', council officer says
There is no confirmed timescale on when People’s Palace and Winter Gardens will reopen to the public, a Glasgow city council officer has confirmed.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:03:37 +0000‘World-class’ padel tennis courts to be built as part of Meat Market transformation
‘World class’ padel tennis courts are to be built as part of the multi-million pound Meat Market sheds transformation in Glasgow - with work expected to start within months.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000Bomb disposal squad detonate 'suspicious package' at RAF Lossiemouth
Police Scotland said it received a report of a "suspicious item" found at the base around 11:25am on Thursday
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:48:19 +0000Edinburgh International Festival urges tourist tax rethink as it faces financial hit
Organisers seek greater recognition for city's major events in visitor levy spending plans.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:28:00 +0000Tory candidate in contest for Edinburgh seat censured by standards panel
Morningside councillor Marie-Clair Munro, of the Scottish Conservatives, was reprimanded by the Commission.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:24:49 +0000Snow and ice warning issued for parts of Scotland
Frequent snow showers may lead to some travel disruption on Friday morning, the meteorological service said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000'We should be ambitious': Council to pursue purchase of Union Street blaze site
The leader of Glasgow City Council has said it is likely to pursue a compulsory purchase order for the site of the Union Street fire.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Glasgow business leaders urged to 'show up' after Union Street blaze
High-profile entrepreneur Andrew Dobbie calls on major companies to help firms hit by fire
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:50:04 +0000Fire service insists missing high-reach engines did not affect Union Street response
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that both of Glasgow’s high-reach fire engines were unavailable during Sunday’s major Union Corner blaze but has strongly refuted "alarmist" claims that it lacked the resources needed to tackle t...
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:46:00 +0000Damage to Central Station revealed as fire service withdraws four days after blaze
Network Rail said that while engineers have not identified significant structural issues during limited investigations, the station did not escape unscathed.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:17:34 +0000Scotland's new child poverty plan is 'timid' and will 'leave too many behind'
Scotland's new child poverty action plan has been described as 'timid' as charities warn legally binding targets will be missed, leaving thousands of children behind.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000Mega £50m defence deal signed by government following latest Babcock milestone
The Arrol Gibb Innovation Campus in Rosyth and the Clyde Engineering and Innovation Centre near Faslane have both been awarded £5m in support.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0000What do we know about Afton Estates, the mysterious owners of 105 Union Street?
The firm, which held net assets of more than £10 million in September 2024, also owns property at 82 Fetter Lane and 27 Rathbone Street in London.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:23:54 +0000Liquidators appointed to Scottish city's only dedicated lingerie store
Liquidators have been appointed to a Scottish city’s only dedicated lingerie store
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:41:41 +0000'Hero' brothers who rescued people from fire exposed for running £1m drug ring
Two brothers once hailed as heroes for rescuing people from a burning building have been exposed for running a £1m drug ring.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:27:53 +0000Spectacular home has room to spare in the lair of the mountain bear near Nethy Bridge
Some locations are special and demand a property to match rather than distract – and in the wooded landscape near Nethy Bridge within the Cairngorm National Park, Mountain Bear Lodge is completely at one with its natural surroundings.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0000Ex-QUEH nursing chief in 'Disneyland' row resigns from police authority role
Fiona McQueen allegedly questioned why the NHS had not offered the families affected by the scandal “50 grand” or a “trip to Disneyland”.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:17:57 +0000Trespass incident sparks disruption to Glasgow trains
Network Rail said services between Balloch / Dumbarton Central and Airdrie, and also between Helensburgh Central / Glasgow Queen Street and Bathgate, are affected.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:14:34 +0000MSP hits out at ‘profiteering cowboys’ and asks for help as heating oil price doubles
Heating oil prices across Scotland have more than doubled in weeks, leaving off-grid households facing sudden bill shocks. Ministers are urging UK action as regulators investigate claims some suppliers may be profiteering from the crisis.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:06:39 +0000Loch Lomond venison brand mooted as park seeks to cut deer and end overgrazing
The park has launched a new herbivore management strategy
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:59:58 +0000Peter Mandelson should return £75,000 severance pay off, Anas Sarwar says
Peter Mandelson faces calls to return the £75,000 severance pay he received following his exit as ambassador to the US.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:51:40 +0000Mould growth found in cancer ward at QEUH, Health Secretary confirms
Mould growth has been found in a cancer ward at a flagship hospital which was partially closed due to mould and dirty water ingress, the Health Secretary has confirmed.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:40:41 +0000Council leader provides update on Central Station reopening and demolition process
Central Station may be reopened on a phased basis while the demolition process is underway, council leader Susan Aitken has said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:23:28 +0000SNP urged to scrap magazine funding over 'chilling' treatment of gender critical poet
Angus Robertson has been told to intervene over 'state-funded censorship' of writer.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:14:35 +0000Government report finds major failures in additional support needs provision
A review carried out by a Scottish Government adviser has found that support is 'not always available at the right time.'
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:03:32 +0000Remaining section of fire-ravaged Glasgow building to be demolished
The remaining section of the historic Glasgow building that was devastated by a fire at the weekend is to be demolished, the local authority has said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:44:27 +0000Both of Glasgow’s high-rise fire engines were unavailable during Union Street blaze
Questions are mounting after the Union Street fire in Glasgow as it emerged both of the city’s high-rise fire engines were unavailable during the blaze. The incident, which threatened Central Station and the Central Hotel, is now intensifying scrut...
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:28:08 +0000Councillors unveil £285,000 plan to tackle poverty and inequality in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Council unanimously backs Equal Edinburgh 2024–2028, a new plan to tackle city inequality, boost inclusion, and improve accessible services.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:25:29 +0000Second man arrested in connection with shooting of Motherwell dad
A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a young father in Motherwell.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:23:00 +0000Scottish ministers to prepare funding package for Glasgow after crippling fire
The board will support the city’s efforts to rebuild Union Corner and 'oversee the development of a support package'.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Buttery or rowie? All you need to know about this beloved Scottish bake
Everything you need to know about the buttery (or rowie), one of North East Scotland's most beloved bakes.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:46:27 +0000Scotland's Reform leader admits he was 'uncomfortable' over Farage's Glasgow remarks
Malcolm Offord, Reform's leader in Scotland has admitted he was 'uncomfortable' with comments Nigel Farage made about immigration and Glasgow.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:36:14 +0000Archaeologists digging in Bearsden garden stumble on ancient ruin
The garden would once have been home to Roman soldiers - keeping a watchful eye on the north
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:34:20 +0000All jobs lost as long-established family company collapses into administration
A long-established family-run contractor headquartered in East Kilbride has ceased trading