Scotland Herald

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:29:00 +0000
The woman shining a light on Scotland's 'forgotten' rugby history
Scotland’s Rugby archive: A 'national treasure' hiding in plain sight

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
New minister says everyone has to work together for a sustainable university sector
In the second of a two-part interview, Ben Macpherson MSP speaks to James McEnaney about foreign students and university funding.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:35:00 +0000
‘He will be greatly missed'. Director of landmark Scottish resort retires
The co-founder of the landmark Scottish hotel and resort said the retiring director 'will be greatly missed'

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:35:00 +0000
'Worrying time' for clients as historic Scottish law firm ceases operating
Law chiefs have acted to secure the appointment of a judicial factor to oversee the business of a historic Scottish legal firm

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:34:00 +0000
Major flight wins revealed by Scottish airports
Scottish airports have revealed major flight wins and these should be celebrated

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:32:00 +0000
Manager of £15 billion Scottish fund reveals key wins in strong showing
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's manager revealed the strongest contributors

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:31:00 +0000
'Absolute game-changer': Scottish engineer hails backing from rolling stock giant
Ayrshire-based Brodie Engineering declares partnership with Porterbrook is 'absolute dream'

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Scottish Youth Parliament orders independent probe into sexual harassment claims
Scottish Youth Parliament launches an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations, following complaints from a former member and pressure from current MSYPs.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pressure on Robertson over 'meltdown' in heritage agency as secret email leaked
Angus Robertson is under pressure over the government's handling of a "meltdown" in the country's heritage agency as a secret email reveals its former chair's frustration over a lack of direct engagement with the cabinet minister and repeated request...

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0000
New global order posing big questions for investors
Key themes are emerging as investors respond to shifting geopolitical backdrop

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
'Is that me? Am I done?' Scots showbiz survivor faces up to ageing
Scotland’s top female entertainer Elaine C Smith says: “I just don’t want to show off anymore.”

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Cartoon on Angus Robertson and Historic Environment Scotland
Today's cartoon is on Angus Robertson being questioned over Historic Environment Scotland.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:40:29 +0000
Building new railway station in Fife would be 'relatively simple' says report
Building a railway station at Halbeath would be an 'obvious' move, says Green MSP, Mark Ruskell, following the publication of his rail enhancement report

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:36:44 +0000
Police officers injured after crash in Helensburgh
Two police officers were injured after being involved in a crash in Helensburgh.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:13:06 +0000
Councillor shut down at council meeting after shock Andrew Mountbatten Windsor jibe
A councillor was shut down at a South Ayrshire Council meeting after a shock comment about Prince Andrew.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:58:33 +0000
Police name man who died after three-vehicle crash in Alloa
Police have named the pensioner who died following a three-vehicle crash in Clackmannanshire.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000
Scotland's legal profession celebrated at the Herald Law Awards
One of Scotland’s most distinguished advocates has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2025 in association with 123 Medical Services.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:36:58 +0000
Man taken to hospital following Edinburgh tram 'incident'
A 66-year-old man has been taken to hospital following an incident involving a tram in Edinburgh.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:59:35 +0000
Edinburgh Playhouse teases return of hit broadway show Wicked
The Edinburgh Playhouse has sparked speculation among theatre fans after hinting at the return of the smash-hit musical Wicked with a mysterious message on social media.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:59:59 +0000
Two new board members join troubled Historic Environment Scotland
Two new members have been appointed to the board of the Scottish Government’s troubled heritage body Historic Environment Scotland.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
'Rare joint intervention' calls for abolition of 'self-defeating policy'
Business leaders say the North Sea windfall tax introduced in May 2022 as a temporary measure is leading to job losses and undermining energy security

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:02:27 +0000
Sturgeon: My political appetite has been reawakened but I’m not coming back
Nicola Sturgeon has said her “political appetite” has been “reawakened” by the writing of her recent memoir – but she ruled out returning to frontline politics.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:35:10 +0000
Scared home care workers tell of rape threats and assaults while on shift
Scared home care workers are demanding protection at night in the face of rape threats, assaults and intimidation.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Long-awaited Scottish golf course unveils opening date
Plans for the Scottish development have been delayed through the years by financial crises and red tape

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:56:55 +0000
Ferry McFerryface? Public vote to name new Scottish ferries
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has inviting the public to help name seven new electric ferries

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:25:47 +0000
Renfrew Bridge closes suddenly 'until further notice'
Motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes after the Renfrew Bridge was closed at short notice.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:11:51 +0000
Police assure locals that island 'is not the Wild West' after 100 assaults reported
One of Bute and Cowal’s leading police officers has moved to assure community figures that they are not living in a “Wild West” area after a large number of assaults were reported.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:46:15 +0000
Thousands of offshore workers could lose jobs if they fail to lose weight
Trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is bringing in guidelines from November 2026 which will require all those working offshore to weigh less than 124kg (19.5st).

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:39:21 +0000
Brollygate: Police apologise to For Women Scotland director over Holyrood protest
Police Scotland apologise to For Women Scotland director Susan Smith after the force's review found there had been no crime committed over a Holyrood protest.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:07:38 +0000
'Detrimental impact' of filming in village where Outlander shot to be looked into
The impact of filming on West Fife villages including Culross where parts of Outlander were filmed is to be looked into.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:41:21 +0000
Glasgow City Region leaders call for £400m-a-year Manchester style devolution deal
Glasgow City Region leaders have called on the UK and Scottish governments to back a £400m-a-year devolution deal, arguing it would unlock major economic growth.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:32:00 +0000
Shares in Scotch whisky giant plunge amid woe in the US and China
Stock market analysts lament lack of announcement on new chief executive at Diageo

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:36:46 +0000
Green light for new Scottish headquarters for 1600 pensions giant staff
A major pensions company is to create a new Scottish headquarters for up to 1600 staff.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Council courses welcome 'more golfers now than ever before'
Membership in their associated clubs has doubled, which is welcome news in the troubled world of municipal golf

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:54:08 +0000
Specialist appointed to handle Alex Salmond’s ‘effective bankruptcy’
The firm charged with managing the estate of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has spoken about the “unusual and complex appointment”.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Why experts say to stop asking kids 'what they want to do' when they grow up
A STEM careers event in Edinburgh is pushing to change career advice for young people, and shift the focus from jobs to skills

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000
I visited a new multi-million-pound distillery in Luss - here's what to expect
On the approach to a new multi-million-pound distillery in Luss, it’s difficult to believe that planning permission for the project was only secured in February this year.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:28:02 +0000
Work begins on £15 million upgrade to scenic Scottish railway line
Part of the iconic West Highland Line will close for nine days from tonight as Network Rail begins a £15m upgrade on a key section of the route.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:47:58 +0000
Rare female cheetah arrives at Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has welcomed four-year-old female cheetah Domino to Edinburgh Zoo from Zoo de Cerza, France.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:29:46 +0000
School to remain closed until 2027 while repairs are made at cost of £14 million
A Falkirk primary school is to remain closed until August 2027 at the earliest while repairs are made at a cost of £14 million, councillors have agreed.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:09:13 +0000
Go-ahead for plans to redevelop former jail into bar and restaurant
Plans to change the use of an historic old jail and former nightclub in Cupar into a mixed use development which will include a bar/restaurant, shop and café have been given the green light.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:53:55 +0000
Housing association hit with severe warning over delayed gas safety certificates
A housing association has been hit with a severe warning over the delayed submission of electrical and gas safety certificates for a Glasgow home.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:36:50 +0000
Slavery and colonial trail to be launched in Glasgow in 2026
A slavery and colonial trail is to be launched in Glasgow during Spring 2026.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:27:54 +0000
Former city chambers to become luxury boutique hotel
Plans to convert Perth and Kinross Council’s (PKC) former city centre chambers and offices into a hotel – despite objections from Scotland’s environmental regulator and PKC’s Flooding team – have been given the go-ahead.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:44:47 +0000
ITV confirms talks over possible sale of broadcasting business to Sky
ITV has confirmed early stage talks over a possible sale of its broadcasting arm to Sky in a deal that would value the division at £1.6 billion.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:36:47 +0000
Glasgow Museums acquires key works by Florence Jamieson in her centenary year
A hundred years since she was born, and just five years after her death, the special talent of Glasgow artist Florence Jamieson is fully recognised at the highest level.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:05:31 +0000
Fate of ‘hidden’ Stone of Destiny fragments traced by researcher
The fate of “hidden” Stone of Destiny fragments has been traced by a researcher who has been unravelling the mysteries behind the ancient artefact.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:36:00 +0000
Scotland pledges billions to solve housing emergency: Where's the delivery?
A coalition of 34 leading charities has accused the UK and Scottish governments of running a system that “causes homelessness by design”, as the number of newly recognised refugees declared homeless in Scotland has more than doubled in two years

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:33:00 +0000
Dozens of groups demand government action as homeless refugee numbers double
A coalition of over 34 groups and charities have warned that government policies are “causing homelessness by design”, as the number of newly recognised refugees left without a home in Scotland has more than doubled in two years.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Home Office accused of preferential treatment in Cameron Barracks row
Highland Council leaders hit out at the Home Office over perceived ‘disrespect’ and failing to clarify the plans

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