Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward

Following a strategic merger with Hutcheon Mearns, shared culture and expanded expertise are driving growth, innovation and strong client outcomes for Cooper Parry

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of a woman in East Lothian.

Police have closed part of the A90 following a two-vehicle crash.

The Scottish Greens are to pledge free bus travel as they launch their election campaign in Edinburgh.

An apology has been issued to passengers this morning

Up-to-date news as accident shuts M74 heading north

Executives at Britain’s biggest bus manufacturer have lodged a bid for millions in taxpayer support while unveiling plans to axe more than a quarter of its workforce, it has emerged.

The major poll, published by The Herald today, reveals which of the Scottish or UK governments is viewed as performing better.

The results of a major poll of Scottish business leaders by The Herald are revealed today and make for fascinating reading

A major exclusive poll of Scottish business leaders by The Herald has yielded fascinating results

Host of questions raised after Chivas owner Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm merger talks

William Sword moves into employee ownership after four generations under founding family

Scotland's tallest species of bird had a record breeding season in 2025 following its return from extinction in the country.

Half of Scots blame the 'greed' of energy companies for high fuel bills, according to new research

Scotland’s insurance market increasingly depends on attracting elite talent, so leave it to Campbell Muir to find individuals who are established leaders and senior operators

Today's cartoon is on the latest in the Iran war.

The company that runs the Jacobite steam train is waiting to learn if it will be granted an exemption to run the service without upgrading the doors.

Malcolm Offord has distanced himself from a Reform UK mayor who said she does not believe in climate change by stating he has been “to the North Pole”.

Police are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace brothers Mason and Casper Cooke, who are missing from Peterhead.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Planning Applications Board has recommended approval for the proposal by developer Calmax to build 94 houses on a site on former RAF land at Melbost on the fringes of Stornoway Airport.

The airport is a finalist in the prestigious World Air Cargo Awards 2026, competing in the Airport of the Year – Regional Cargo Hub category

A father who died of an asbestos-linked condition was “negligently exposed” to the material while working for two different companies, a judge has ruled.

Rabbies has been nominated for both Scotland’s Leading Tour Operator and Europe’s Leading Group Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards 2026.

Plans to convert the former flagship Royal Bank of Scotland building in the heart of Aberdeen city centre into flats have been given the go-ahead.

Education spokespeople from parties contesting the Holyrood election agreed on major reforms to universities and clashed over immigration.

William Campbell, 41, created fake companies to hire sports cars and buy goods which he then kept for himself

UKHospitality Scotland chief warns it is 'clear both businesses and consumers will be hit' by rates hikes

Reform UK has accused rival parties of “gaslighting” voters over migration and housing pressures in Glasgow.

Fireworks and flares were thrown at police and several police vehicles were vandalised during the incident on Tuesday night. 

Fiends in the Furrows folk horror film festival comes to Leith, 23–26 April, with rare and classic horror films, panel talks and folk market.

The specialist MSc programmes are eligible for the support, with spaces available for Scottish, UK, and international students.

University of Edinburgh staff vote for more industrial action over £140m cuts and 1,800 job losses, as UCU Scotland disputes lack of consultation and redundancies.

A few weeks ago the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC told MSPs she would not be resigning after she was pressed by opposition parties on a memo she sent the First Minister about charges facing Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive and estranged ...

"National security" was the reason given for the blocking last week of the deal with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang. But what does that mean?

Jai, a rare greater one-horned rhinoceros, arrives at Edinburgh Zoo from Fota Wildlife Park, boosting RZSS conservation efforts for this vulnerable species.

Footage posted online shows pro-Palestinian and trade union demonstrators confronting Professor Mathieson outside Black Medicine Coffee Company.

Edinburgh locals raise £9,000 for breast cancer charity House of Hope at Cold Town House event, supporting vital resources for those diagnosed in Scotland.

Reform UK has refused to rule out reusing a widely condemned advert targeting Anas Sarwar. The Lib Dems have described the advert as racist.

The historic Steamship Sir Walter Scott has introduced hundreds of thousands of visitors to the natural beauty of Loch Katrine on scenic cruises for more than 125 years.

Scotland's largest engineering employer has bagged a six-month extension to its naval support contract with the UK Ministry of Defence

Yousef and Tatum Al-Obaidi, who both work as pharmacists in the local area, have bought Dickies Pharmacy from Brian Arris.

A busy street in Glasgow city centre is to remain closed for up to four weeks after it was confirmed a Victorian egg sewer has collapsed.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has formally agreed to designate Stranraer as the region’s “Oyster Town”.

A Scottish law firm has announced its appointment of five new partners

Inverclyde Council has become the latest local authority to opt against giving staff a day off for Scotland's World Cup opener

Leaked recordings reveal that Cllr Carragher spoke out in support of Linden during a 2022 meeting.

Scotland is the undisputed home of golf, where the game’s spirit is woven into the landscape itself

Police have launched an investigation after somebody stole a bus and then crashed it into another one near Dunfermline Learning Campus.

Leading estate agency Corum has built lasting success by having a long-term vision that prioritises sellers, nurtures good teams and fosters trust with clients – all aided by a positive workplace culture which drives consistent profitability