Herald Scotland

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:08:31 +0000
Man arrested over shooting of Jordan Gray in Motherwell
A 58-year-old man was arrested this morning in Muirhouse

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'We're witnessing a cultural dismantling': dismay over support for grassroots arts
Artists and organisations call for change of direction as thousands back protest petition over city centre evictions.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Demands for more historic buildings protections as another 'treasure' lost to fire
A leading architect has called for greater protection for historic buildings as another Glasgow 'treasure' is lost to fire.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Poll: Scots fear assisted dying could put domestic abuse victims at risk
Almost seven in ten Scots fear victims of domestic abuse could feel pressured into ending their lives if assisted dying becomes legal, new polling suggests. The findings come as MSPs prepare for a decisive Holyrood vote on Liam McArthur’s Assisted ...

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Scottish airport 'certainly on list' of major airline for new flights
An executive of the major US airline flagged a potential return to Glasgow Airport as it launched a new service from Edinburgh Airport

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:31:00 +0000
'We are thrilled' - Top UK property firm takes over Scottish company
One of the UK’s 'fastest growing and most respected firms of chartered surveyors' has acquired a Glasgow-based business

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Police Scotland failing to take fingerprints of 12,000 people a year, says watchdog
A watchdog review has warned Police Scotland may be failing to take fingerprints in more than 12,000 arrests a year, potentially missing chances to identify suspects or link them to unsolved crimes.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ellis full cast list for 2nd series of Channel 5 show starring Sharon D. Clarke
Sharon D. Clarke and Andrew Gower are back for a second series of Ellis on Channel 5

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
'Wonders from the fire': Glasgow resident finds 1940s scraps from Union Street blaze
A social media user has shared images of charred documents which were sent into the night sky due to the fire on Union Street in Glasgow

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000
How much more can firms in Glasgow take after latest fire blow?
Traders in Glasgow once more on the back foot after blaze near Central Station

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:18:52 +0000
Herald journalist named as finalist in Amnesty Media Awards
Herald senior news reporter Martin Williams has been named as a finalist for one of the most prestigious gongs at the 2025 Amnesty Media Awards.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:58:45 +0000
Glasgow vape shop proprietor 'in grief' over fire which ripped through city centre
The proprietor of a vape shop in Glasgow which caught fire on Sunday, devastating buildings adjacent to Central Station, says he is "in grief"

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:21:28 +0000
Investigation launched into cause of fire next to Glasgow Central station
A multi-agency investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire which devastated buildings on Union Street in Glasgow and shut Central Station.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:16:22 +0000
Ministers open to reviewing vape shop safety rules after devastating Glasgow fire
A devastating blaze that began in a vape shop beside Glasgow Central has gutted a historic building, halted rail services and sparked urgent questions about fire risks linked to e-cigarette batteries. Ministers say safety rules will now be examined.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Livingston MP hosted foreign secretary at event for think tank of China spy accused
The MP for Livingston hosted an event at the think tank which employed a man accused of spying for China attended by the foreign secretary in "one of her first public engagements since taking office"

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Historic Scottish baker throws weight behind the next generation
New additions to famous Scottish baker's senior team are aged under 30

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0000
Nine arrested after Rangers and Celtic supporters brawl at Scottish Cup tie
Police Scotland said that pyrotechnics were thrown during the incident and that a child had been struck by a coin.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0000
Retail unit where Union Street blaze began denied planning permission in December
Afton Estates Ltd, an Edinburgh-based real estate firm, submitted the planning application in September 2024.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:49:46 +0000
Glasgow's Union Street fire sparks questions over the safety of vape stores
There are big questions following the Glasgow fire that devastated historic city centre buildings – and one of them must be whether rules and regulations on vape shops are anywhere near tight enough.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:38:48 +0000
Airline hails flights launch from 'hot spot' Scottish city to major destination
The American Airlines executive says the Scottish city has 'really become a hot spot for us in Europe'

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:26:48 +0000
Avoid drama and exercise power to put your affairs in good order with ILAWS
Establishing power of attorney and planning for long term care are two vital risk management tools for families, advises estate planning firm ILAWS

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +0000
Perth brewery pulls down shutters as link severed with famous Scottish lager
Inveralmond Brewery closes after Innis & Gunn falls into administration

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:52:12 +0000
Business leader calls for 'immediate support' for firms hit by devastating fire
A business leader has called for support for the 'large number' of firms impacted by the devastating Glasgow Union Street fire.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000
My tattoo studio burned to the ground - I thought it was a terror attack
For six years, Caitlin and her business partner Bernadette operated the wee studio on the first floor of the Union Street building.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:11:02 +0000
Protect your property from Scotland's harsh conditions with specialists Weather Wall
FOR most people, a home is their largest financial asset, so it pays to look after it – which up until recently entailed regular cleaning, maintenance and repairs.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:49:15 +0000
Brain tumour drug approved for NHS Scotland following campaign by patients
A drug which can slow the growth of brain tumours has been approved for use on NHS Scotland, following a campaign by those affected

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:42:18 +0000
Eat Out Edinburgh's exclusive offers across almost 60 restaurants, cafes and bars
March is well underway and Eat Out Edinburgh is once again bringing a renewed buzz to the city centre.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:21:20 +0000
Glasgow Central Station expected to remain closed for second day
Scotland's busiest station will remain shut on Tuesday

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:19:59 +0000
Scotland’s assisted dying bill on a knife edge as Russell Findlay pulls support
Scotland’s assisted dying legislation has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay withdrew his backing. With MSPs divided and the final vote looming, even a handful of defections could decide the bill’s fate.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0000
Stewart Temperature Solutions clients power up for a greener, cleaner, cheaper future
AS technology evolves and awareness of the world’s climate emergency grows, many people are considering how they can play their part in reducing their own carbon footprint – and for some that starts with the way they heat their homes.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:26:15 +0000
'Heartbreak': Glaswegians voice shock at devastating fire
A coffee shop and a hairdressers are among those which have gone up in flames

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0000
Thousands raised for small businesses destroyed by devastating Glasgow Central fire
A slew of fundraisers have been set up on Go Fund Me as independent businesses housed in the building look to an uncertain future.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:27:00 +0000
Woman dies in serious crash on major trunk road in Aberdeenshire
She was pronounced dead at the scene after a grey Peugeot 208 and a blue Volkswagen Passat collided at the trunk road’s junction with the A920 at Huntly. 

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:24:38 +0000
Fire crews begin to stand down after battling through night to contain Glasgow blaze
People have been asked to avoid the area

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
'Spin Into Spring' with Spar this Thursday for a chance to win £10,000
Following the life-changing success of previous digital giveaways, SPAR Scotland is officially counting down the final 72 hours until the launch of its most ambitious campaign yet: Spin Into Spring.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:29:57 +0000
First pics: Daylight breaks over the scene of devastating fire
Fire crews remain at the scene of the devastating blaze - which is still not out

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
University chiefs accused of 'circumventing governing structures' in savings bid
Sources told The Herald that they fear senior leaders are attempting to “circumvent” a key requirement in a bid to make £12m in savings. 

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Leading amateur golf competition expands field to mark International Women's Day
One of Britain's leading amateur golf tournaments has expanded the size of its field following a record number of entries to play at the Home of Golf

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:27:49 +0000
Live: Glasgow Union Street fire at Central Station latest
Updates and aftermath of the devastating fire which ripped through Glasgow's Union Street at Central Station

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'A classic example of Scotland on the world stage': The Wealth of Nations at 250
Today marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most important texts in the Scottish Enlightenment – the publication of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Autistic man rejected for job despite 100 per cent test result loses tribunal
An autistic job applicant who scored perfectly in bus driver recruitment tests claimed he was discriminated against during an interview. But a tribunal ruled his case against Stagecoach West Scotland could not proceed after it was filed months beyond...

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:40:00 +0000
Over 160 jobs lost as publicly-funded firm folds – and other essential stories
The collapse of a Scottish space launch firm at the forefront of the UK industry is the focus of Brian Donnelly’s look back on last month's business

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Few resources and many commitments: fiscal reality for next Parliament
Elections are about choices but choices must be understood within the fiscal environment in which they will be made

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000
'I had already bought in': Renowned chef reveals what clinched it for new role
The head of a new food and drink offering at Scotland’s first inland surfing resort said has told how hew was sold on the idea.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:13:00 +0000
All trains cancelled at Glasgow's Central Station on Monday after devastating fire
The historic Union Corner on the corner of Union and Gordon Streets collapsed on Sunday evening, with flames threatening the interior of the station.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:42:19 +0000
Architect warns Central Station will be closed for 'long time'
A leading architect has warned Glasgow Central Station's iconic glass roof will have to be rebuilt meaning the station will have to be closed for a 'long time'.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0000
Swinney: Sectarianism 'not significant in society' but seen on football terraces
First Minister John Swinney says sectarianism is 'not significant' in wider Scottish society but remains visible on football terraces after weekend match violence.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
'Big questions need to be asked about fire. We've lost an iconic Glasgow set piece'
Dozens of shocked onlookers gathered in front of a cordon on Renfield Street, watching the Victorian buildings that defined Union Street crumble into thick white clouds of smoke.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:26:31 +0000
Swinney says multi-million pound Glasgow recovery package 'very much' an option
John Swinney says a multi-million pound recovery fund for Glasgow is “very much an option” after a “colossal” fire near Central Station, as he confirms no serious injuries have been reported.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
UK fashion retailer launches closing-down sale as all 22 stores at risk of shutting
LK Bennett has launched a closing-down sale, with up to 75% off, in all its UK stores after entering administration in January.

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