Herald Scotland

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Here are my tips for 10 Celtic Connections shows you really don't want to miss
In the bleak midwinter at least there is still music. If you are already finding yourself in something of a post-festive funk take heart. Celtic Connections is almost here - the best of Scottish, Irish, American and world music, all available in Glas...

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:46:00 +0000
Man arrested over 'disturbance' following anti-immigration protest in Dundee
The 28-year-old was arrested and charged with a previous ‘disturbance’ that took place in the city’s Reid Square as well as Broughty Ferry Road.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000
Swinney to redirect millions to emergency welfare fund as Labour scrap two child cap
Funds set aside to offset the two-child benefit cap in Scotland will now be redirected to emergency family support.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:54:00 +0000
Major damage as four vans set on fire in business park in Dumfries
The incident occurred sometime between 9 pm and 11 pm on Tuesday night, near Cargen Tower in the Garroch Business Park.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:31:00 +0000
Burst pipe disrupts water services to Glasgow neighbourhood
On Thursday morning, Scottish Water said that repairs were being arranged following reports of disruption by residents in the G22 Possilpark area.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:58:00 +0000
'Blessed' island in Firth of Forth could solve Greenland problem, claims Uri Geller
The spoon-bending showman says that the tiny Lamb Island, located in the Firth of Forth, is “blessed by supernatural powers”.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:29:00 +0000
Shamed ex-Lord Provost's portrait removed from City Chambers gallery
An official portrait of a former Lord Provost who admitted charges of stalking has been removed from a gallery in the city chambers.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:24:00 +0000
Strikes at major Scots cinema as dispute over 'low and unequal' pay intensifies
After the two sides failed to come to an agreement, the union says the strikes will continue until February.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Scottish Government 'bending the knee' to US military over use of airport
The Stop The War coalition there were “had serious questions to answer” about the use of the government-owned Wick John O’Groats airport to refuel three US Airforce special-ops aircraft.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000
CalMac gets court warning after unlawful secrecy over boss pay-off
The publicly funded ferry operator CalMac broke transparency laws by wrongly hiding the full extent of a former chief executive's severance package after forcing him out, it can be revealed.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Labour and SNP clash after Home Office categorically rules out Scottish visa talks
Scottish Labour and the SNP clash after the Home Office refuses to discuss devolving immigration or a Scottish visa scheme.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Women's health in crisis: Scotland's gynaecology waiting lists soar by 250 percent
Waiting lists for gynaecological care in Scotland have risen by more than 250 percent since 2018, with over 66,000 women now waiting.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Scottish law firm says performance 'stellar' as profits surge
A Scottish law firm has described its performance as 'stellar', unveiling a sharp rise in profits.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:33:00 +0000
'This is a great industry': Time to change narrative around major Scottish sector
Scotch whisky veteran highlights reasons to be positive despite 'headwinds' facing distillers

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Plan for homes and student housing at city scrapyard site brought forward
Plans for homes and student housing at a scrapyard site in a Scottish city have gone before councillors

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:10:00 +0000
Is this Scotland's dream home? The only Scottish house to make most-viewed list
Boxing Day traditionally signals the start of the home-moving season

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Business leaders call on ScotGov to avoid 'harmful' tax divergence with UK
CBI Scotland insists having higher income tax rates for higher earners in Scotland is making it harder for businesses

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
One in nine Scottish hospital beds blocked by delayed discharges
Audit Scotland warns delayed discharges cost £440m a year and leave one in nine hospital beds occupied unnecessarily.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:32:00 +0000
Edinburgh law firm announces key hire at 'pivotal time'
Scottish law firm declares new partner has 'ability to speak language of legal and commercial stakeholders'

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:59:38 +0000
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:29:46 +0000
Watch: Police swarm Ayrshire's biggest shopping centre
A heavy police presence has been deployed at the largest shopping centre in North Ayrshire.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:29:00 +0000
12 must visit food spots on the Isle of Skye
Skye’s dramatic landscapes may draw visitors in, but its growing food scene seems to be convincing many to stay that little bit longer.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0000
What is the 'critical' situation facing Scotland's hospitality sector?
Pubs and brewers make case for support from Scottish Government

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:45:02 +0000
GAP Group pays tribute to 'true visionary' after sudden passing
GAP Group has announced the sudden passing of joint managing director Douglas Anderson, paying tribute to his leadership and passion

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:45:22 +0000
'Worst snow in decades' as north of Scotland braces for fresh cold snap
Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland remain shut for a third day as the country continues to be gripped by wintry conditions, with fresh weather warnings issued.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Parents 'disappointed and angry' as pupils denied residential outdoor trip
Every primary school but one in the local authority area is offering pupils the chance to take part in a residential outdoor learning trip.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:24:13 +0000
'Much-loved' family restaurant to close after nearly 30 years in Edinburgh
A family-owned Edinburgh restaurant is set to close this week after almost 30 years in business.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:35:47 +0000
Labour could still table motion of no confidence in Angela Constance says Sarwar
Scottish Labour could still table a motion of no confidence in Justice Secretary Angela Constance, Anas Sarwar has said.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:12:52 +0000
University of Glasgow celebrates 575th anniversary
Professor Andy Schofield hailed the university’s international connections as it marked its birthday

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:06:45 +0000
Old Course custodian hikes St Andrews community funding by 370%
The organisation in charge of the world-famous Old Course is boosting its annual support for local community groups and projects in St Andrews

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:06:53 +0000
‘End of an era’ as well-known Scottish city centre restaurant sold
A long-standing restaurant in a Scottish city centre has been sold.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:31:17 +0000
Elvis fans to descend on Scottish hotel where he made a phone call to wife Priscilla
Elvis fans from across the UK and Ireland will flock to Prestwick to attend an long-established annual celebration event which Irvine couple Paul and Linda Downie are helping to organise.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:14:42 +0000
Probe launched after thieves attempt ATM heist at Glasgow supermarket
A probe has been launched after thieves attempted to steal an ATM from a supermarket.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:10:45 +0000
All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter
The weather is icy cold this week, but there is help at hand with DWP Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction and Cold Weather Payments.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:03:27 +0000
LIVE: US seizes oil tanker sailing under Russian flag north of Scotland
The U.S has seized an oil tanker sailing under the Russian flag in international waters north of Scotland

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:47:34 +0000
Victorian-era swim centre set to be refurbished at cost of £7.5 million
A swim centre in an Edinburgh neighbourhood is set to be refurbished after a contract award was announced.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:23:00 +0000
Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after assault in North Lanarkshire
The man was walking along Reema Road in the North Lanarkshire town around 11.15 pm when he was assaulted by another man. 

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:03:00 +0000
John Swinney urged to stop trade talks with United States over Maduro capture
Activists made the plea prior to a picket at the US Consulate in Edinburgh following the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:02:17 +0000
US seizes tanker under Russian navy protection north of Scotland
The United States has seized an oil tanker north of Scotland which is sailing under the flag of Russia

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:43:25 +0000
No STV news coverage today - here's why
THERE will be no STV bulletins covering Scottish news today, as staff are walking out in protest over redundancies.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:03:11 +0000
Decision on proposals to create new college for St Andrews Uni set to be taken
A decision on proposals to create a new college for St Andrews University in the former Madras College building is set to be taken next week.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:37:42 +0000
Fresh plea to clean up Glasgow’s lanes and side streets issued by trade union
A fresh plea to clean up Glasgow’s lanes and side streets has been issued by a trade union after the festive period saw discarded rubbish dumped on the side of the road.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:32:43 +0000
Cafe set to open after plans get green light from Glasgow City Council
A new café is set to open on Great Western Road after plans were given the go ahead by Glasgow City Council.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:38:07 +0000
‘Idiotic’: Anas Sarwar snaps as Labour’s Scottish briefing war explodes
Anas Sarwar condemns anonymous Labour briefings as “idiotic” amid reports of unrest over Keir Starmer’s leadership.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0000
Majority of trains return to tracks after extensive ploughing in north of Scotland
On Wednesday morning, Network Rail said that rail lines between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness and Wick remained closed.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:01:11 +0000
Nigel Farage to announce Scottish leader of Reform UK ahead of Holyrood vote
The Scottish leader of Reform UK will be announced at a press conference by Nigel Farage next week

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:41:37 +0000
Holyrood urged to do more for councils as major incident declared in Aberdeenshire
On Tuesday afternoon, Aberdeenshire Council said that a “prolonged period of significant impacts” had necessitated the decision.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:33:55 +0000
US Air Force special operations aircraft land at Scottish airport
Air traffic data from live flight tracking site FlightRadar24 showed at least two aircraft landing at Wick John O’Groats airport at around 11am on Wednesday.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +0000
Glasgow International Comedy festival reveals line-up as 100,000 tickets go on sale
Scots stars Daniel Sloss, Karen Dunbar, Susie McCabe, Daniel Sloss, Fred MacAulay, Zara Gladman and Craig Hill will stage shows.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:03:25 +0000
Investigation work to close lanes in both direction of A82
Essential drainage improvement investigations are set to cause disruption on a major West Dunbartonshire route later this month

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