A newborn baby froze to death after being rescued while crossing the Mediterranean with people seeking asylum in Europe

The CalMac ferry network is ready to return to full normality, as two major vessels re-enter service

Billionaire donors to Scottish Labour have backed Anas Sarwar remaining leader despite the party suffering its worst election result since devolution.

An auditor has warned a Scottish football club it faces a potential 'material uncertainty' over its ability to continue as a going concern

Ayrshire company lifts profits in most recent financial year despite haulage industry challenges

Reduction in cash ISA tax allowance is a major shift in UK savings and investment landscape

Addleshaw Goddard says Edinburgh's strength in financial services, asset management, and technology is creating opportunities for the firm

Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth return to star in the second series of the BBC murder-mystery show Death Valley

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after Scottish football referee John Beaton's personal details were allegedly shared online.

The Church of Scotland is to lease a luxury hotel it owns in Israel - after it accumulated losses in excess of £3 million between 2022 and 2025.

New figures show that Shetland Islands Council (SIC) received just one pothole compensation claim between 2020/21 and 2024/25.

Police are appealing for information after a man was found seriously injured in the High Blantyre area of South Lanarkshire at around 11pm on Sunday, May 3.

At a meeting of Highland Council's Lochaber Area Committee on Monday May 11, approval was reached to begin mandatory charging for parking at Camusdarach Beach, Arisaig, Fort William, Nevis Centre, Glen Etive, Road End, Glen Nevis, Road End and Lochab...

The new sculpture was planned to be installed near a university building in the Old Town.

A man who killed a popular amateur footballer with a single punch has been jailed for seven years.

Edinburgh hotels and hospitality staff secured major wins and highly recommended honours at this year’s Prestige Hotel Awards in Scotland.

Glasgow city leader Susan Aitken refused to congratulate new Reform MSP Thomas Kerr as she lodged a motion describing his party as racist and far-right.

Edinburgh residents will help decide how millions raised through the city’s visitor levy is spent in local communities.

The Institute of Physics (IoP) has launched the 2026 edition of The Eurekas to encourage young people to think about world-changing science.

Glasgow City Council has voted against granting the freedom of the city to the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a first notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of George Andrew Stephen and Garry George Thomson.

Family-run Edinburgh restaurant group Howies has unveiled a refreshed new look for Scotts Kitchen as it marks 36 years in business.

A public survey on the future of ferry services between Dunoon and Gourock has been launched.

Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns trail will return this winter with a new space safari theme featuring more than 600 lanterns.

Two baby red squirrel have been nursed back to health after being found soaking wet in a ditch, without an adult red squirrel in sight.

Edinburgh councillors have raised concerns after a major Haymarket development opened without public toilets despite earlier requirements.

Several Castle Hill paths beneath Edinburgh Castle have reopened after years of closure linked to rockfall safety concerns.

Police Scotland says Celtic have failed to take responsibility for the “wider conduct” of fans outside the stadium ahead of the crucial Scottish Premiership decider against Hearts.

A major restaurant chain has announced plans for a landmark Scottish city centre site.

A man has been jailed after hiding a cache of foreign guns at a marina in Scotland

The charity says that tech companies which have 'prioritised profit over the wellbeing of children' must be 'held to account'.

The stall sells colourful drinks with an on-trend twist

Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy is to chair the annual General Assembly in Edinburgh this weekend, after which he will serve as the Kirk’s ambassador.

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is recruiting for someone to carry out routine inspections and maintenance of the lighthouses.

Work on the next stage will start on June 16

Richard Wood, founder of Upgrade Holyrood, told The Herald that changes are needed to balance Scotland’s “disproportionate” electoral system. 

Five more people have been arrested following the disorder at the Rangers vs Celtic Scottish Cup quarter-final in March

Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy is looking at Spain after the UK Government blocked its £1.5bn Highlands factory over security concerns.

Artist Harold Offeh will create collaborative encounters between audiences and artists

An Edinburgh Business Gateway adviser has won a award for his outstanding help in supporting help to business owners across Scotland.

A new BoConcept-designed show apartment has been unveiled at Edinburgh’s New Eidyn development above St James Quarter as the luxury scheme nears a full sell-out.

The Scottish Government said that Ms Bain has now indicated to First Minister John Swinney that she “intends to leave office”

At the height of the incident, 12 appliances and specialist resources were dealing with the blaze

Congratulations to all the winners

Liquidators have been appointed to a Scottish city restaurants operator.

Former tennis star Andy Murray is the richest Scot under 40, amassing a fortune of £110 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2026.

The accident happened in the early hours of the morning

The Scottish Government’s pledge to hand Ferguson Marine contracts for four vessels without competition has been put into question amid legal concerns over direct awards — as evidence emerged the state-owned yard could also face limits on its abi...

Handshake deals out on the course are still "a thing", but they are coming later in the round

Almost 500 complaints made against police officers in Scotland more than a year ago have still not been resolved.