Scotland Herald

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:24:22 +0000
'Do something big': Scottish athlete running length of UK in memory of best friend
A Scottish runner has said she is “taking on the UK” in memory of her best friend who died from epilepsy earlier this year.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:33:10 +0000
A83 shut in both directions following Sunday house fire
A busy rural route through in Argyll and Bute remains closed this morning following fire on Sunday.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:15:33 +0000
Rail fault on busy commuter route into Glasgow fixed after two hours
Rail passengers have been warned to expect disruption on a busy commuter line this morning.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:42:14 +0000
'My wife was furious': Ian Murray still has no clue why he was sacked as Scottish Sec
He was unexpectedly removed from the role when the Prime Minister reshuffled his Cabinet in September

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Charity boss warns Scotland 'can't CAHMS way out of child mental health emergency'
The Scottish Government has been told it cannot continue to 'CAMHS its way out of the mental health emergency' among children.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:33:00 +0000
'Oldest-standing' Scottish city firm of its kind acquired by London-based giant
A historic Scottish company has been acquired by a London-based business

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:48:10 +0000
Grassroots culture of learning keeps Loch Lomond Golf Club world class
Loch Lomond Golf Club champions a culture of growth, offering staff diverse training, career pathways and hands-on learning to build a skilled, motivated workforce to strengthen its community and enhance the Member experience

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
What's behind the demise of the peregrine falcons in Cairngorms?
Across the wild beauty of the Cairngorms, peregrine falcons – the fastest creature on earth - should be in their hunting element.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:27:00 +0000
Glasgow city centre street still shut after fire service called over smoke
Three fire appliances were dispatched to the scene after the alarm was raised at 2.24pm on Sunday, December 14.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:59:41 +0000
The Glasgow Subway celebrates its 129th birthday as it looks to the future
The third oldest underground metro system in the world, after London and Budapest, the Glasgow Subway opened for the first time on 14 December 1896.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:23:55 +0000
Man dead after early-morning house fire in small Scottish village
Police Scotland were called to a flat on Lochnell Street in Lochgilphead around 7.45 AM on Sunday morning, following reports of a property on fire. 

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:12:00 +0000
'Off our streets': Anti-migrant groups clash with anti-racists in Aberdeen
One video posted to X shows demonstrators stamping on a sign entitled ‘Misconceptions about asylum seekers in Aberdeen’.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:06:13 +0000
Man arrested after elderly driver dies at the scene in fatal Orkney crash
The 87-year-old driver of one of the vehicles was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died several hours later.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
'Investigations ongoing' as Scottish company collapses into liquidation
A Scottish company that worked for major brands has fallen into liquidation

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:05:21 +0000
Road crash near Ayr leaves woman fighting for life in hospital
A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car on a South Ayrshire A road

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:49:00 +0000
87-year-old woman killed in fatal crash near Scottish town named by police
The incident took place around 6.55 PM on Friday, 5 December. Emergency services attended, but Cordner was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:23:57 +0000
Shock as 'landmark' rail bridge collapses into fast-flowing Scottish river
Scottish Conservative MSP Tim Eagle, who is based in the area, said he would ask the Scottish Government to help fix the bridge. 

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:49:00 +0000
'Remain vigilant': Scots urged to be 'alert' after antisemitic shooting in Australia
Police Scotland says officers are already carrying out increased patrols around synagogues and other Jewish venues during the busy Hanukkah season.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:12:34 +0000
John Swinney condemns 'appalling act against the Jewish community' on Bondi Beach
First Minister John Swinney has condemned the Bondi Beach attacks, "an appalling act against the Jewish community"

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:31:00 +0000
Met Office downgrades weather warning put in place for parts of Scotland on Sunday
An amber weather warning has been put in place for parts of Scotland on Sunday, with rain set to batter the south-west

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:19:59 +0000
Golden goodbye payments for MSPs to cost taxpayers £2.5 million
Golden goodbye payments from MSPs quitting Holyrood, including Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, will cost taxpayers around £2.5 million.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:27:12 +0000
Pensioner dies after being hit by van in Broughty Ferry
A pensioner has died after being hit by a van in Broughty Ferry

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:20:21 +0000
'We need to move on': SNP minister backs Constance over grooming gangs row
Jenny Gilruth has said MSPs should 'move on' over a row that Justice Secretary Angela Constance misled Parliament on grooming gangs.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:26:10 +0000
Shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia leaves ten people dead
Ten people have died following a shooting incident at a popular beach in Sydney, Australia, police have confirmed

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:43:21 +0000
Former Herald political editor only Scot among 25 new peers in House of Lords
A former Herald political editor is the only Scot among 25 new Labour peers who will sit in the House of Lords.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:08:29 +0000
Palestine protest to greet Scottish League Cup final after Barclays Hampden move
A protest will take place ahead of the Scottish League Cup final following a controversial sponsorship agreement for Hampden Park.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:41:53 +0000
Ashes of notorious serial killer secretly scattered near Scots town
The ashes of serial killer Dennis Nilsen were scattered near his hometown late last month

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Non-native English speakers make major progress during their time at school
Those for whom English is not their first language narrow and even reverse attainment gaps over the course of their time at school.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
City's culture leaders fight back against threat of 'false economy' council cuts
Organisations face prospect of 100 per cent cuts despite 'coolest city' aspirations for Dundee.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
How the Sandie Peggie tribunal judgment sent the NHS Fife case into chaos
Sandie Peggie vs NHS Fife has rumbled on for a long time and there is no sign of a conclusion. The 312-page judgment sent it into more chaos.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:04:00 +0000
'Detrimental impact': Leaked files show bids to recruit interim HES leader blocked
Angus Robertson's top civil servant blocked moves to recruit an interim leader for Historic Environment Scotland meaning the troubled agency was rudderless for five months, leaked emails show.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:15:00 +0000
Norman MacCaig was great, but his first poetic forays were an embarrassment to him
This week: Norman MacCaig

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:15:00 +0000
Trump is trying to rig the geopolitical game at Ukraine and Europe’s cost
As talks to secure peace reach a crucial stage, some maintain that Washington is only interested in appeasement of the Kremlin, writes Foreign Editor David Pratt

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Highland villagers' fears for ‘ring of steel’ as 250m turbines threaten wild land
Villagers in an area prized for its unspoiled scenery, peatlands and rare wildlife say they face being swamped by super tall wind farm turbines that would see their corner of the Highlands generate as much energy as a nuclear power station.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:08:56 +0000
Cow causes disruption to trains after wandering onto tracks in Greenock
Police officers and railway workers are currently working to remove a cow from train tracks near Branchton station.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Poorly-designed and unwanted': The fight over parking charges in Edinburgh's seaside
Edinburgh Council is set to push ahead with plans for parking charges in the city's popular seaside town, despite "overwhelming" opposition.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:36:40 +0000
'End of an era': Customers 'devastated' after burger spot announces sudden closure
Dirty Dogs BBQ in Motherwell's Newarthill has announced its sudden closure.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:16:09 +0000
Beloved Indian restaurant in Glasgow hits market after opening in 2021
Raunak Raseeli India in Glasgow city centre has been put up for sale.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:33:59 +0000
Busy road in Dundee closed by police after collision
A busy road in Dundee has been closed by police this evening.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:57:28 +0000
'Avoid the area': Emergency services lock down busy road amid incident
The emergency services have raced to the A713 amid an ongoing incident.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:43:55 +0000
A9 closed in both directions following crash
The A9 in Scotland is closed in both directions due to a collision.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:33:32 +0000
Warning as part of busy motorway closed following crash
Part of junction 4 of M80 Southbound is closed following a crash.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:15:00 +0000
Scottish spymaster at heart of Stakeknife scandal living in luxury in south of France
Our Writer at Large Neil Mackay unmasked IRA leader Freddie Scappaticci as the spy Stakeknife in 2003. As the ‘final report’ into Stakeknife’s crimes is published, Mackay turns the spotlight on Gordon Kerr, the military intelligence chief whose...

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:51:58 +0000
Eight incredible pictures as huge names prepare for Hoolie in the Hydro 2025
Huge names like Elaine C Smith and Gavin Mitchell prepare for Hoolie in the Hydro 2025 in Glasgow tonight.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:39:27 +0000
Police seize £8million worth of cocaine in one of Scotland's largest drug busts
One of the biggest drug raids in Scottish history has been carried out in Lanarkshire

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:05:52 +0000
Pensioner, 74, rushed to hospital after being hit by motorbike
A pensioner has been rushed to hospital after she was hit by a motorbike in Glasgow

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:02:41 +0000
Glasgow artist celebrates 25 years of work with free exhibition
A Glasgow artist is celebrating both the city's 850th birthday and 25 years of his work with a free exhibition

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:59:39 +0000
'My friend and I used to hike in the Highlands - I fear they'll die in prison'
A close friend of one of the prisoners currently on hunger strike after being arrested for an alleged Palestine Action protest fears they will die in prison.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Doubts over Palestine Action trials as Terror Police say sign is not an offence
People arrested in Scotland under the Terror Act following the proscription of Palestine Action could have their cases thrown out, after it was revealed terror police had advised a frequently-used sign would NOT constitute an offence

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Scots college spending £130k flying staff around the world branded 'inappropriate'
A Scots college spending over £100k on international travel for staff has been branded 'totally inappropriate'

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