Herald Scotland
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Glasgow by numbers: A city adapting to new patterns of work, spending and investment
Jobs and activity are still there, but they are less tied to the nine‑to‑five heart of town
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Legal settlements and rising pay: annual accounts reveal capital's £32m underspend
The council’s provisional funding position was made public as part of the local authority’s unaudited 2025/26 accounts.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Edinburgh loses annual TV Festival to Greater Manchester under 'affordability' drive
Organisers say move will 'radically reduce' costs of attending the annual industry event.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0100WATCH: 'You're thieving off them': Peter Murrell interviewed for Operation Branchform
Videos of Peter Murrell being interviewed by Operation Branchform investigators have been released.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:53:00 +0100This is why Nicola Sturgeon was not charged in Operation Branchform probe
New details have been revealed outlining why Nicola Sturgeon was not charged in the Operation Branchform investigation.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0100The inside story: How police and prosecutors brought down Peter Murrell in SNP probe
How exactly did Operation Branchform unfold? It took four years and 516 witness statements to bring Peter Murrell to justice in the SNP finances probe.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:40:27 +0100Scotland's most expensive ferry sidelined again - but this time for good reason
Scotland's most expensive ferry is on the sidelines again - but this time there's a good reason
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Bold and radical: Inside the £160m plan to transform Glasgow’s forgotten Chinatown
A £160m masterplan aims to transform Glasgow’s ageing Chinatown into a vibrant new neighbourhood, with homes, businesses and cultural spaces at the heart of the city’s next chapter
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Timeline: How Operation Branchform unfolded as Peter Murrell appears in court
This is how the story of the SNP finance investigation - Operation Branchform - unfolded from the independence fundraiser to Peter Murrell's appearance in court/
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Brazilian folk singer on 'spiritual' connection to Scotland's capital
After a “test-drive” summer in Scotland, Ms Drummond decided it was time to take the plunge and move for good.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:50:46 +0100Heatwave set to hit Scotland this week - here's the exact time it will start
The hot temperatures could come with thundery showers later in the week
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:33:00 +0100Hands off our money: Highlands lead revolt against cashless Scotland
THE Highlands have emerged as the heartland of Scotland's cash revolt as communities push back against the march towards a cashless future.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0100How one Highland village became the face of Scotland's cash fightback
The remote Highland village that was forced to fight for its only cash machine offers a glimpse into why the north of Scotland has emerged as the heartland of the nation's growing cash revolt.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100Violent incidents in capital's schools soar by 1,200 in just one year
Reports of ‘violence with injury’ increased from 1,976 during the 2023/24 academic session to 2,680 during the 2024/25 academic session.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +010010 projects which are reshaping Glasgow's future
Major investment projects challenge argument that Glasgow is a city in decline
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0100BBC Scotland backlash over Scots music cuts as spotlight falls on axed star
New data shows a 57% fall in emerging Scottish artists on BBC Radio Scotland, as axed presenter Kaye Adams gets ready to host major awards.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Complainers demand apology from Murrell and Sturgeon as ex SNP CEO sentenced
Two men who sparked Police Scotland's Operation Branchform probe into SNP finances are demanding apologies from Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon as the former SNP chief executive is sentenced today.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Quite sad': Scottish Labour demands a new direction post Starmer resignation
Senior Scottish Labour figures have demanded a policy reset after Keir Starmer’s resignation, as Anas Sarwar vowed to remain Scottish party leader.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100Airline collapsed into administration with hundreds of jobs lost owing £82m
A UK-based airline that fell into administration owed more than £82 million.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100Revealed: Scotland's attractiveness surges to record high
Scotland's attractiveness has surged to a record high
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100Fireworks first lined up as Underworld revealed as Edinburgh's Hogmanay headliners
Live soundtrack to accompany world-famous 'midnight moment' fireworks display for the first time.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100Over 16,500 sign petition urging Scottish Government to ban inshore dredging
Primary school pupils fishermen, scientists and marine campaigners have demanded action to protect Scotland's coastal waters from destructive fishing practices.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:55:00 +0100A mission to revive Scotland's lost forests by planting 35m trees is taking root
They once covered vast areas of the central belt – huge forests that supplied the wood to build Roman forts and warships, mills, carts, barrels and fishing boats, and supplied the raw material for everyday life.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:32:00 +0100Why first 100 days will be crucial for Scottish tourism industry
Businesses will now be looking to see if tourism has genuinely put at the heart of policy making in Scotland
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:03:42 +0100LIVE: Peter Murrell sentenced to five years for SNP embezzlement
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:50:48 +0100Buchan Offshore Wind backs £1.7m investment in workforce skills
A major floating offshore wind project has welcomed new funding aimed at building Scotland’s future renewable energy workforce.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0100Scottish Fire and Rescue Service approves major shake-up and closures of 30 stations
More than 30 fire stations across Scotland will see significant changes under a major Scottish Fire and Rescue Service modernisation plan.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0100Dunrossness Primary teacher appointed vice-president of EIS union
A Shetland teacher has been installed as vice-president of the Educational Institute of Scotland following a nationwide election.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0100Police record more than 100 offences after Aberdeen car meet disorder
Police have identified more than 100 driving offences following a large car meet in Aberdeen, including dangerous and careless driving allegations.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0100Six charged after Edinburgh disturbances, arson and property damage incidents
Six people have been charged following a series of disturbances in Edinburgh, including a vehicle fire, property damage and reports of disorder.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0100Edinburgh man charged with terror-linked attempted murder after five injured
A 36-year-old Edinburgh man has appeared in court charged with terror-linked attempted murder following a series of attacks that left five people injured.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100Edinburgh International Festival reveals new 'phones off' rule over show disruption
Artists and artists are said to have become increasingly angered and frustrated over the use of mobile devices in venues.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0100Dumfries and Galloway company names chairman as it expands housing technology
Dumfries and Galloway construction firm VASO Global has appointed Graham McDonald as chairman to support its growth plans and innovative housing technology.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:06:59 +0100Andy Burnham’s 'Manchesterism' is about to replace Starmerism in Downing Street
Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham is poised for a fast-tracked coronation as prime minister. He brings a radical economic philosophy known as Manchesterism that promises public control, but faces immediate hurdles over a loo...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100How a group of Brazilian mums helped their children learn their mother tongue
Dr Goretti Correa, who holds a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Edinburgh, has lived in Scotland’s capital since 1994.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Shares lift in UK airline giant after third approach thrown out
Third approach from aviation finance specialist dismissed by airline's board
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Who is Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, who faces embezzlement sentence
Everything you need to know about former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell ahead of sentencing on June 23, 2026 at Edinburgh High Court.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0100Family break at five star hotel in Dunblane up for grabs in summer prize giveaway
A two-night family stay at Andy Murray's Cromlix Hotel is among the prizes in a new summer competition launched by Albert Bartlett.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0100New Edinburgh study finds that 94 per cent of businesses now use AI
A survey by Edinburgh-based software firm Zudu found 94% of businesses now use AI, with more than a third deploying it organisation-wide.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100‘I pay half my salary in rent’: Inside life in Glasgow city centre flats
A Glasgow city centre resident reveals the realities of urban living, from high rents and safety concerns to convenience, transport and the push for more homes
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0100New AI skills programme launched for young people entering hospitality careers
Diageo's Learning for Life programme has introduced AI training to help young people build digital skills for careers in hospitality.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:58:23 +0100Scottish engineering company placed into liquidation
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish engineering company.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0100Housing association wins top industry award for second year running
Caledonia Housing Association has retained its Housing Association of the Year title and won two further awards at the Scottish Home Awards.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100I'm following Scotland fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup - all coverage here
I'd trade all the countless cold, wet nights at Hampden for the excitement that is building right now, and I can't wait to get in among the fans across the Atlantic.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0100Aberdeenshire housing plans could bring 158 homes and £32m boost to local contractors
Plans for 158 new homes in Newmachar could generate more than £32 million for the north-east economy and deliver dozens of affordable properties.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0100Cabaret about Scottish 'father of Brazilian football' to debut at Edinburgh Fringe
Dribble tells the story of Charles Miller, a Brazilian Scot who is known as the "father of football" in the South American nation.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0100Aberdeen manufacturer secures investment to support major expansion plans
Aberdeen-based Nu-Style Products has secured private equity investment to support expansion, increase manufacturing capacity and drive growth in new markets.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0100Edinburgh primary school wins top honour at national education awards
South Morningside Primary School has been named Primary School of the Year at the TES Schools Awards 2026, recognising its child-led learning approach.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Food became my universal language when I moved to Scotland from Ukraine
Antonina Kordivska is the head chef at The Phoenix Café in Findhorn, Moray. This week, she takes on our chef Q&A.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:49:08 +0100Anas Sarwar vows to stay as Scottish Labour leader and fight for ‘heart and soul’
Anas Sarwar has vowed to remain Scottish Labour leader, saying he is “hungry for the fight ahead” after Keir Starmer’s resignation.