Herald Scotland
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0100'When I die, just boil me up and stick me in a bag. I don’t want a funeral'
We are sitting together in a Starbucks opposite Pacific Quay and I’m trying and mostly failing to get a word in edgewise. Janet Street-Porter is in Glasgow to promote her stage show which is coming to Scotland this autumn and right now she is in fu...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:20:24 +0100Four taken to hospital following series of incidents in West of Edinburgh
A 36-year old man has been arrested following a series of incidents at a number of locations across the West of Edinburgh.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0100Passengers face disruption at Edinburgh Airport after security alert
Parts of the airport were evacuated after what Police Scotland described as a ‘potentially suspicious package’ was discovered around 6.50pm on Friday.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Exploring the secrets of the treasure trove at the heart of the Royal Highland Show
Here, more than 300 trophies sit, ready to be engraved and polished, a resplendent burst of gold and silver.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Scotland's best dairy produce from ice cream to cheese - including a vegan winner
The best of dairy has been judged and celebrated. So who are the winners of Scotland's best ice cream, cheese and cream?
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100From royal stronghold to missed opportunity: The slow decline of historic Scots town
A walking tour reveals Dumbarton’s extraordinary past, from Viking raids to royal intrigue — and the frustration of those fighting to protect it. Kevin McKenna reports
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100Meet the researchers digging up Polish war installations on the coast of Fife
A groundbreaking archaeological survey of a former Second World War army camp could pave the way for discovering future treasures
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Màiri McAllan pledges film and TV rethink to make it easier to 'tell our own stories'
New culture secretary admits the country needs to do 'much more' to support Scottish writers, producers and directors to develop home-grown work.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100Prestwick Airport passenger numbers up as new flights hopes flagged
Prestwick Airport's chief executive revealed growth in passenger numbers and hopes for the future
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0100Train driver killed and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford
Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100Why Europe offers many routes to value for investors
Companies across Europe offer a wealth of opportunities to investors
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0100‘Hell yeah, I’ll come here’: Center Parcs chief’s vision for a Borders revival
Center Parcs’ £450m Borders resort aims to transform a drive-through region into a major tourism destination, promising jobs, investment and renewed focus on Scotland’s overlooked south
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Islanders have outgrown ferries': Tunnel plan for Shetland and when it could start
Hannah Mary Goodlad says Shetland’s first tunnel could be underway before the end of parliament, as she says islanders have “outgrown” ferries
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:31:47 +0100Man jailed for 3 years as crackdown on use of 'dodgy' Fire Sticks in the UK continues
A man has been jailed for more than three years for selling illegal IPTV subscriptions and pre-loaded Firesticks to almost 2,000 customers.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0100Film about Elbit Systems legal cases to be shown in two Scottish cities next month
A film telling the story of the 'Filton 25' and their legal battle against terrorism charges will be shown in Glasgow and Edinburgh next month
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:56:36 +0100Glasgow: The Next Chapter - The Herald's new series explores the future of the city
The Herald's latest in-depth investigative series explores the future of Scotland's largest city through the lens of culture, business, people and more.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:28:53 +0100Union Street fire spread 'rapidly' through voids before emergency crews arrived
The Union Street fire spread “rapidly” through concealed voids before emergency services arrived on the scene, initial investigations have indicated.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100May's burst of sunshine offers reassurance, but is not an economic turning point
A spell of warm weather and seasonal spending gave UK retailers a timely boost in May, but the underlying picture remains fragile
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Scotland's dairy godfather on family, online fame, and 80 years of milking cows
Today, Dr Graham holds court at the Graham’s tent at the Royal Highland Show, blue and white bunting blowing in the wind.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100'200 tasters in a day.' Is judging ice cream the best job at the Royal Highland Show?
Someone has to taste the over 200 ice creams that were entered into the Scottish Dairy Championships this year. This, says a judge, is what it's like
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:43:55 +0100Possible squirrelpox outbreak prompts appeal to locals in Scottish town
National conservation project Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels (SSRS) and conservation charity The Eastern Lowlands Red Squirrel Group (ELRSG) said they ave received multiple reports of sick red squirrels in Dollar, with symptoms they believe to be...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:58:45 +0100Inside story: How Tories turned things around to win in Aberdeen South
Analysis of how the Conservatives turned Aberdeen South into a referendum on oil and gas, exposing SNP uncertainty on North Sea jobs and economic trust.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:29 +0100This striking Glasgow office block is to be converted into a flagship aparthotel
An office building in Glasgow's Merchant City is to be transformed into a 'flagship' 153-unit aparthotel
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:07:03 +0100'Time is up': Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood urge Starmer to set departure timeline
Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood have urged Sir Keir Starmer to set a departure timeline as Cabinet pressure mounts after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:08 +0100Swinney vows SNP will ‘consider the implications’ of Aberdeen South defeat
The SNP will “consider the implications” of its defeat in the Aberdeen South by-election, leader John Swinney has said, as he admitted the Tories seized the seat from his party after capturing “understandable anger” in the area over the futur...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:45:07 +0100Landmark Glasgow city centre hospitality space set for major transformation
One of Glasgow’s most recognisable hospitality spaces is set to undergo a major transformation this autumn.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:18:32 +0100World’s oldest football heads to World Cup for Scotland v Brazil game
The world’s oldest football – and one of Scotland’s most remarkable historical objects – is heading to United States for the World Cup match between Brazil and Scotland on June 24.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:52 +0100Glasgow’s deteriorating buildings face £1 billion heritage deficit
Glasgow's deteriorating buildings face a £1 billion heritage deficit as the cost of restoring them is higher than what they are worth on the market.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:09:33 +0100Leading Scottish golf destination appoints new general manager
The new man joins as the resort approaches its 25th anniversary with proposals to overhaul its championship courses
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:15:12 +0100Plans unveiled for more than massive housing development in Edinburgh
Cullross has submitted a major planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:49:51 +0100Taxpayers are the real losers of the Scottish Government's trans prison policy
The Scottish Government has lost another costly legal battle - this time on transgender prison policies.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:35:04 +0100UK fashion retailer to shut last 20 stores this weekend after entering administration
All of the remaining Quiz stores in the UK, of which there are 20, will shut down by the end of tomorrow (June 20).
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:24:49 +0100Glasgow City Council 'welcomes' Boston Mayor's plans to formally twin cities
Glasgow City Council has said it "welcomes" plans by the Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, to formalise an international partnership between the two cities.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:23:12 +0100'A huge wake up call': Unions blast Labour and SNP over North Sea after Tory win
Trade unions have attacked both UK and Scottish ministers over North Sea oil and gas saying the Conservative victory in Aberdeen South should be a "wake up call" to both governments.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Court of Session rules Scottish Government trans prison policy is unlawful
The Court of Session has ruled that it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in female prisons
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:55:59 +0100Major industrial hub planned near Glasgow could open by 2027
The huge site will boost industrial capacity along the M8
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:45:12 +0100UK travel company ceases trading: Who can claim a refund and who cannot
A UK travel company offering flights and holiday packages to destinations around the world has ceased trading.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:27:28 +0100Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are still failing to claim a benefit worth thousands of pounds a year, despite repeated warnings from ministers and campaigners.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:21:40 +0100Man to stand trial accused of murdering Scottish woman on Crete 17 years ago
A man is to stand trial next week accused of murdering a Scottish woman on the Greek holiday island of Crete 17 years ago.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:54:14 +0100'Every baby has a perspective': How Glasgow nurseries protect babies' rights
Glasgow city nurseries are running a project to help respect the voices of babies and make decisions with their best interests in mind.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:54:08 +0100Council motion praises John McGinn for dedication to football and local community
Clydebank’s John McGinn has been deemed an inspiration to children and young people across West Dunbartonshire following Scotland’s first World Cup game last weekend.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:47:58 +0100Plans for new Highland hospital to replace crumbling Belford given green light
The proposed new hospital has been designed to deliver modern, high-quality healthcare facilities
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:32:32 +0100Leading UK brewer to offload four hospitality venues across Scotland
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market The Burnett Arms Hotel in Kemnay, The Bonnie Beastie in Forres, The Carnock Inn in Carnock and The Abercromby Arms in Tullibody
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:21:35 +0100Body recovered during searches for missing man on Lewis
A body has been recovered during searches for a missing man on the Isle of Lewis.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100My first time at the Royal Highland Show showed me why it is truly a majestic event
It is slightly after 1 pm on Thursday and I am walking in the general direction of the axe throwing competition at the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0100Scotland's MND charity warns its future is at risk as UK counterpart eyes expansion
MND Scotland has worked alongside the MND Association, which operates in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for 45 years.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:54:15 +0100Will heatwave hit Scotland? Here's what the experts say
Scotland is set to miss out as a second heatwave of the summer hits the UK.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100Prestwick Airport chief’s eye-catching legacy as he reveals departure
The Prestwick Airport chief talked about his 'legacy' as he revealed his departure
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:53:27 +0100Scottish Government pledges £36million fund to reduce drug deaths
John Swinney is set to address a summit on drugs deaths in Edinburgh on Friday
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:18:14 +0100Man charged over Glasgow woman's crash death
A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal