Organisers say footage of the most recent year festivities reached a global audience of four billion viewers.

There are delays of up to half an hour on the M8 between Paisley and Glasgow due to a crash involving a bus

A prominent Russian politician has tied hypersonic missile strikes on Ukraine to the seizure of an oil tanker north of Scotland

A car was torched in Livingston on New Year's Eve, leaving residents 'shaken'

Many schools will remain closed for a fifth day on Friday as the country remains gripped by ongoing wintry weather

John Swinney says he would be willing to send troops from an independent Scotland to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force

"There’s more than 50% females on the planet, so why are so few of them playing golf?"

The musical talents of accordion sensation 'RuMac' have taken him to India.

Scottish shipbuilding unions have urged the UK Government to urgently overhaul defence procurement rules after a £200 million Royal Navy support fleet contract was awarded overseas without British shipyards being invited to bid.

An award-winning Scottish food and drink business is to expand its offering on a world-famous tourist route

Associated British Foods declares sales at Primark were below previous expectations

Scottish Labour has confirmed it will not block the SNP’s Budget at Holyrood, but Anas Sarwar has warned a future Labour government could make emergency changes after May — as economists warn Scotland’s finances are already unsustainable.

Family adventures in the fjords: Why a cruise is perfect for all ages

Sam Heughan tells The Herald that Scotland’s most popular hotspots are overrun and urges tourists and politicians to look beyond the Highlands.

Storm Goretti has arrived in the UK bringing gusts of up to 100mph as a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds was issued.

Roads, ferries and air services have returned to normal services after a deluge of snow smothered the north and north east of Scotland normally today.

National Records of Scotland (NRS) said nearly 240,000 records have been added to the Scotland’s People website

Tributes have been made to popular former Perth and Kinross councillor and provost John Hulbert who has passed away.

Food sales surge at high street giant as clothing feels 'lingering' effects of cyber attack

Taxis in Glasgow are to be diverted down a back alley in the city centre for three months due to a road closure.

Police have launched a hunt for a driver who struck an underpass, and then drove away.

Forecasts say most Scots pay less income tax — but recent outturn data tells a different story.

Improvement works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful are to continue following a planned pause in traffic management over the festive period.

Motorists are being advised to expect overnight closures and diversions on the M8 westbound near Glasgow as essential resurfacing works get underway next week.

A retail tycoon is to close a huge store in a Scottish shopping centre

A southside mosque’s plan to build an extension has been recommended for approval despite neighbours objecting over “dangerous” parking.

A Scottish company facing an attempt to oust its entire board has won support from two key players

A flight from Amsterdam to Toronto is diverting to Glasgow.

A historic hotel in a Scottish town famed for its annual show has been sold

A Scots activist appeared in court today accused of displaying a placard of a proscribed terrorist organisation. 

John Swinney was told the intervention by SNP ministers caused confusion over For Women Scotland's Supreme Court ruling.

According to The Scotsman, the enquiries are believed to centre on several members of the state-owned rail operator’s property services management team.

John Swinney has demanded answers after US special forces aircraft used Wick Airport before the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker, raising questions over Scotland’s awareness, sovereignty and the use of government-owned infrastructure.

West Dunbartonshire families face waiting lists of up to 30 years to be housed in a three or more bedroom house

The RSNO, founded in 1891, is partially subsidised by the Scottish Government, which provided more than £4m in funding in 2025/26.

On Saturday, the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by Police Scotland to a climber who had become “cragfast”

Demolition work in Dunfermline is due to start in the Spring and a decision on the latest Lidl plans in Rosyth is due next week.

A historic Ayr church has closed its doors after 140 years of worship in the town.

In May 2025, the service returned to the airport after six years, with daily flights to and from the United States running throughout the summer months

Glasgow city council which had planned to cut 450 teachers amid budget concerns is now offering an 'eye-watering' salary to a candidate to become its new education boss.

Work has begun to restore some of Scotland’s rarest mountain plants to Ben Lui Nature Reserve. 

A 21-year-old woman has been jailed in connection with a fatal collision in Falkirk which killed three men.

Data collected in all of Scotland’s 32 local authorities show that just one council has seen house prices decrease since November 2020.

The frustrations of Loganair passengers in Orkney who have had flights cancelled have been raised with the company this week.

A planning bid has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council to build three holiday accommodation pods on land east of the Park Hotel in Innerleithen Road

The train operator posted on social media on Thursday morning, asking if anyone had left a cat on one of their services.

Belhaven has confirmed it invested almost £5 million in its Scottish pubs in 2025, spanning 22 managed, tenanted and franchised pubs.

More than 200 violent incidents include staff being spat on, punched, kicked and threatened with weapons.

A new phase in the restoration of George Square will kick off a big year in the continuing transformation of Glasgow city centre.

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