Herald Scotland

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:53:01 +0000
Information Commissioner's compliance fears over 'dumped' Salmond Files
Scotland’s Information Commissioner is scrutinising 4,700 pages released by the Scottish Government over the Salmond Files, warning there is “a long way to go” before compliance is clear. Newly disclosed letters reveal tensions, redactions and ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:51:00 +0000
Morrisons shoppers to pay for previously free service in change slammed 'very unfair'
Morrisons Daily customers now have to pay for a previously free service at select stores across the UK.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000
Peter Howson to auction off paintings in bid to 'save' skint Alba Party
Peter Howson, known for his depictions of the Bosnian War, has pledged to auction his work in support of the struggling pro-independence party.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:57:29 +0000
One of Scotland's largest shopping centres acquired by New York giant
One of Scotland’s largest shopping centres has been acquired by a major US investor.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:42:14 +0000
Cut to energy price cap will be 'cold comfort' for Scots battling winter bills
The energy price cap will fall to £1,641 from April, regulator Ofgem has confirmed — a 7% reduction worth about £117 a year for a typical household. But advice groups warn bills remain hundreds of pounds higher than before the 2021 crisis.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:24:13 +0000
Mega-poll puts SNP on course for majority as Reform surges
A new MRP “mega-poll” suggests the SNP could secure 67 Holyrood seats — enough for an outright majority and a claimed mandate for a second independence referendum. But Reform’s surge and Labour’s collapse hint at a volatile political reset.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:12:27 +0000
Police probe after man dies near mining monument
Officers were called to the Barony A Frame in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, due to a medical emergency

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:14 +0000
Motorists warning as crash blocks lane on busy Scottish motorway
One lane of the busy motorway has been blocked

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:36:20 +0000
Man charged after 54-year-old dies in hospital eight days after 'incident'
A 41-year-old man has been charged after a 54-year-old man died in hospital eight days after an incident in East Lothian.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:34:52 +0000
Eddie Howe confident Newcastle can make their mark in Champions League knockouts
Eddie Howe confident Newcastle can make their mark in Champions League knockouts

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:37:00 +0000
Wave energy funding axe puts ScotGov at risk of legal action
Scots ministers have been warned they face potential legal action after pulling the plug on their own wave energy body.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Assisted dying vote on a knife edge as second MSP withdraws backing for Bill
Scotland’s assisted dying legislation is hanging in the balance after another MSP said she will vote against the Bill at Stage 3. With others now undecided, Liam McArthur’s proposal faces an uncertain fate.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:34:00 +0000
Two historic Scottish hotels put up for sale by liquidator
Two historic Scottish landmark hotels are being sold out of liquidation

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:34:00 +0000
Boss steps down in shake-up at technology platform used by Scottish Government
Stephen Coleman moves into chairman role as interim boss of Edinburgh-based CodeBase

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Liquidator appointed to Scottish bus company over HMRC tax bill
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish bus company which has ceased trading

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000
'Historic moment' for healthcare in Glasgow as new innovation hub set to open
Glasgow’s new flagship centre for innovation in healthcare has signed a third tenant ahead of opening next month.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Nationwide search underway for real-life story to inspire major Scottish stage show
Stars launch hunt for 'authentic tales that resonate deeply through humour, resilience, struggle, triumph or hope.'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0000
'Local schools don't value apprenticeships' claims Highland business boss
The head of the UK's last remaining aluminium smelter has claimed it is a "challenge" to persuade local schools to see an apprenticeship as a "positive destination" for pupils.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley on possible legal action over wave energy cut
Today's cartoon is on the story that Scots ministers face legal action risk over wave energy cut.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:24:24 +0000
Household energy bills set to fall from April as Ofgem drops energy price cap
Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:20:13 +0000
MSPs vote down bid to let constituents sack them
MSPs have voted down plans to let voters remove them from office, defeating Graham Simpson’s Recall Bill by 66 votes to 30.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:06:08 +0000
Watch as Douglas Ross is booted out of Scottish Parliament in impartiality row
Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross was ejected from Holyrood after questioning the impartiality of the presiding officer

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:39:50 +0000
Peter Mandelson lawyers hit out at Met Police following arrest
Lawyers acting for Peter Mandelson has hit out at the police force which arrested him, having been accused of misconduct in public office

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:29:34 +0000
James Hamilton was worried his report into Nicola Sturgeon risked being ‘dishonest’
Independent adviser James Hamilton warned he could not complete his investigation into Nicola Sturgeon without naming key figures, newly released papers reveal.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Leading Catholic group 'deeply concerned' by Scottish Greens policy
A leading Catholic organisation has condemned the Scottish Greens for looking to 'impose' secular education with an amendment to a much-debated bill which passed last week

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Funding for Scottish space firms looking to improve conditions on Earth
Five Scottish firms using data gathered from space to create environmental solutions are sharing £150,000 of funding to advance their projects

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:23:55 +0000
Strike dates announced at University of Aberdeen in dispute over cuts
The dates for industrial action at the University of Aberdeen have been announced, with four strike days in March

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Analysis: Swinney won’t do Bute House 2.0 with Greens or Lib Dems. Here’s why
Over recent days there has been much talk about whether the SNP might do a deal after the Holyrood election with the Scottish Greens or the Lib Dems.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000
What are the Salmond files and what is in the documents released on Tuesday?
The Scottish Government has released the first batch of the so-called 'Salmond Files', having been ordered to do so by a court

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:56:03 +0000
SNP demands BBC makes more 'authentically Scottish' shows after River City axe
Holyrood inquiry told broadcaster is not doing enough to prioritise 'meaningfully Scottish' programmes.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:10:57 +0000
Liquidators appointed to Scottish city pub operator
Liquidators have been appointed to a Scottish pub company

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:36 +0000
Scottish Government finally publishes ‘Salmond Files’ after FOI ruling
Thousands of pages of internal Scottish Government emails and legal notes have been released following a lengthy freedom of information battle.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:10:54 +0000
Secondary school leaders call for parties to 'unite' to improve Scottish education
In a manifesto for the coming Holyrood election, politicians are being told to put the needs of young people before party-politics.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:42:45 +0000
Edinburgh parents face a 'postcode lottery' amid childcare policy struggles
Edinburgh council’s new nursery funding policy leaves many families facing up to £1,600 extra childcare costs, job changes, and a postcode lottery for parents.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:51:00 +0000
Aid organisations launch legal challenge as they face being barred by Israel
A group of 37 international aid organisations are petitioning the High Court of Israel as they face being expelled from Gaza and the West Bank

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:25:20 +0000
Edinburgh pubs given after hours green light for World Cup football this summer
Edinburgh pubs and licensed venues to open late for World Cup 2026 matches, after council approves extended hours.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:09:54 +0000
Two US-inspired food and drink brands open at Glasgow shopping centre
Two US-inspired brands have opened at a Glasgow shopping centre, bringing an American food menu and custom soda experience to the city.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:59:00 +0000
Scottish attainment gap 'widened' in past year as pupil pass results released
Figures show that the difference in the proportion of school leavers from the most and least deprived areas obtained passes continued to widen.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:55:07 +0000
Edinburgh stands in solidarity with Ukraine four years on
Political leaders and community groups in Edinburgh marked four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with a wreath-laying ceremony at the City Chambers.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:54:13 +0000
50ft mural tribute to Billy Connolly lost to Glasgow student housing
Billy Connolly mural 75 BC in Glasgow city centre has been fully obscured by a new £40m student accommodation development on Osborne Street.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:32:00 +0000
Man rushed to hospital after serious assault at Glasgow football match
Police say the 22-year-old was attacked as a brawl broke out around 2.05 pm on Saturday at the Glasgow Club Crownpoint sports centre in the East End.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:28:07 +0000
Measles vaccination call as first case recorded by NHS Grampian in over a decade
NHS Grampian is urging everyone – adults and children alike – to ensure they are vaccinated against measles, as the board records its first confirmed case of the illness in more than a decade.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:14:55 +0000
Scottish Government rejects controversial Flamingo Land resort on Loch Lomond
The plans resulted in widespread public backlash, with more than 150,000 people signing a  Scottish Greens-organised petition against the resort.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:13:14 +0000
Old Bank of Scotland vault to be used to store and display whisky
The vault of a former Fife bank is set to be used to store and display whisky after a planning application was approved.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:58:00 +0000
Scotland's state-funded bank hails £1 billion investment 'milestone'
Bank's £10m deal to back Inverness-based Aurora means it has now invested more than £1bn

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:56:52 +0000
All of the Scottish butchers and bakers competing in the British 'Pie Olympics'
Some of Scotland's finest butchers, bakers and chefs are heading to Melton Mowbray next week to compete for the top prize at the British Pie Awards.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0000
Everything you need to know about Scotland’s latest museum opening
Construction work is officially completed on the project which is now around £24 million over budget and about four years overdue. So what can we expect from the new cultural flagship?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:49:17 +0000
Fewer women attending cervical cancer checks in Scotland, figures show
Almost three out of five women do not attend for vital tests for cervical cancer within six months of being invited, figures have revealed.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:39:00 +0000
Sex crimes in Scotland increase by 10 per cent in just one year
The most recent figures are about 50 per cent higher than the number of sex crimes recorded a decade ago, when 10,273 crimes were recorded in 2015/16.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:32:03 +0000
Councillors asked to object to windfarm amid golden eagle concerns
Councillors are being recommended to object to a proposed Borders wind farm amid concerns over its impact on golden eagle numbers in southern Scotland.

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