Scotland Herald
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:28:11 +0100Live updates: Sandie Peggie tribunal continues with more NHS Fife witnesses
Follow live coverage from the tribunal brought by nurse Sandie Peggie against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, as two new key witnesses give evidence.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:58:07 +0100John Swinney to 'turn heat up' on UK to force second independence referendum
John Swinney has pledged to “turn the heat up” on the UK Government to allow a second independence referendum as part of his latest strategy to achieve separation.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:05:12 +0100Drivers warned of delays as part of M8 to be shut for 'essential' repairs
Part of the M8 is to be shut overnight on Friday to allow repairs to be carried out.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:02:14 +0100Woman, 40, to appear in court in connection with Ayr death investigation
A 40-year-old woman will appear in court later today in connection with the death of a man in Ayr.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:41:47 +0100£14k of NHS laptops containing patient records stolen from Glasgow hospital
Health board chiefs have launched a major investigation after brazen thieves stole NHS laptops containing confidential patient records.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100How the Scottish SPCA found itself in hot water over euthanasia
The SSPCA is being accused of a cover-up after it emerged staff were exposed to legal risk for over a year
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100Surprises in store for historic golf club celebrations in Ayrshire
Managing secretary Graham MacKenzie says "watch this space" as Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club prepares for its 175th anniversary
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100Scottish SPCA animal charity exposed staff to legal risk for more than a year
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals left frontline staff exposed to legal risk for more than a year before preventing them from euthanising animals
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Ed Miliband urged to cut transmission charges for Scottish renewable firms
In May, three Scottish wind farm developers said the industry was at "significant and immediate risk” due to transmission charges.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Brian Leishman: I still have faith in Starmer leadership despite Labour suspension
Brian Leishman, who was given a suspension from Labour after voting against party policies, says he absolutely can work with Sir Keir Starmer.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:34:00 +0100Scottish hotel brothers to quit industry after 40 years
An aparthotel in a Scottish city has been brought to market as two hotelier brothers move to retire from the industry
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:29:00 +0100Tourist chiefs call out Edinburgh on 'unworkable' visitor levy
Industry writes to council leader as concern mounts over implementation of scheme
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100Edinburgh Council rejects claim it snubbed gift shop tycoons in tourist office talks
Edinburgh Council rejected claims it shut out a firm behind a string of gift shops from talks over the future of the former VisitScotland centre.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:31:00 +0100Shares dive in Scotch whisky firm as 'volatile' conditions sweep across sector
Artisanal Spirits Company addresses impact of US tariffs on business
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:31:00 +0100Scotland’s entrepreneurial spark is 'alive and thriving'
Scotland is a nation that has never stopped inventing, says Chambers chief Liz Cameron
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:51:44 +0100Sandie Peggie employment tribunal against NHS Fife continues
The Sandie Peggie tribunal resumes with evidence expected from NHS Fife’s Head of Nursing, Emergency Care, Gillian Malone.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:39:02 +0100White House confirms Donald Trump to visit Scotland next week
The US President will visit his golf courses during the 'personal' trip - which comes ahead of a full state visit later this year
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:09:15 +0100Glasgow man arrested over 'Palestine Action poster in window’
A man in Glasgow has been arrested and charged under the Terrorism Act after allegedly displaying a poster in his window expressing support for the banned organisation Palestine Action.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:11:05 +0100MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism
Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0100New supercomputing centre announced for Edinburgh as government publishes AI strategy
The UK's first National Supercomputing Centre will be set up in Edinburgh as part of the government's plans to use AI to boost economic growth.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:15:37 +0100Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation
SSE has said it produced less energy from its water power stations in recent months as parts of Scotland faced the driest spring in more than 60 years.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:09:43 +0100NHS Fife manager says Sandie Peggie trans changing room concern was ‘discriminatory’
Managers at NHS Fife believe Sandie Peggie's confrontation with a transgender colleague in a women’s changing room was “unacceptable” and “discriminatory”
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100Scottish region tops the UK for expectations of job losses
Business leaders say the malaise is spreading through the wider regional economy
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:38:03 +010012-year-old boy arrested and charged over major Kilmarnock fire
Emergency services were called to King Street in the East Ayrshire town on Monday
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100University investigating student complaints over Palestinian fundraiser
A university is investigating allegations that staff told students they would be “removed by force” if they did not take down a Palestinian flag and leaflets on display at their charity bake sale.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:32:13 +0100The rise of the 'Scottish allowance': Why top talent is looking elsewhere
A new EY report, based on interviews with 70 senior industry figures from Scotland’s financial sector, carries a stark warning for John Swinney.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:38:59 +0100What we learned from today's Sandie Peggie tribunal against NHS Fife
Another day in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal against NHS Fife has come to an end. Here are the key points you may have missed.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:02:36 +0100Modernist masterpiece built for renowned textile designer up for auction
The Category A listed modernist masterpiece has lain empty and semi-derelict for more than 20 years.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:06:09 +0100Children airlifted to hospital following A9 crash with lorry
An eight-year-old girl and four-year-old boy were airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A9.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:21:15 +0100Teenage boy killed in fatal crash named by police
A 14-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a car on the A76 near Hurlford.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:54:05 +0100Orkney sprinter creates history with double gold at Island Games
Taylah Paterson has become the first woman from Orkney to win double gold in the women’s 100m and 200m at the Island games since 1985.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:53:20 +0100Family with ‘strong connections’ to area acquires national park visitor attraction
Scottish national park tourist attraction acquired by family with 'strong connections' to area
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:16:21 +0100Anything Goes podcast host James English has domestic abuse trial date set
A Scots podcaster accused of domestic abuse had his trial set today.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:04:29 +0100Voting age for UK general elections lowered to 16 in new reforms
The next general election will see 16-year-olds able to vote for the first time, ministers have confirmed in wide-ranging plans to “modernise our democracy”.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:51:46 +0100Parasite-busting breakthrough could save billions
A scientific breakthrough by Dundee researchers has the potential to save billions in damage caused by parasitic worms.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:33:58 +0100East Ayrshire Council issue update after fire which ripped through Kilmarnock street
A building devastated by fire in Kilmarnock will be partially demolished on Thursday, with police working on 'active lines of enquiry' into how it started
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:26:37 +0100Teacher who preyed on girls at Glasgow school avoids jail
A shame English teacher who groomed a pupil and was sexually inappropriate to two other girls in his class has avoided jail.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100Key part of moon landings to go on display at Scottish museum
A machine that helped the calculations behind the first moon landing is to go on display in a Scottish museum.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:40:00 +0100Bespoke 2026 Commonwealth Games tartan unveiled with nod to Glasgow's industrial past
A bespoke tartan designed for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been unveiled.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:17:56 +0100How £1.87million fund is helping restore Scotland's natural habitats
Projects across Scotland aimed at helping nature have been awarded a share of a £1.87 million fund.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:26:18 +0100Unemployment rates in Scotland fall and remain below rest of UK
Unemployment in Scotland fell slightly in the last quarter, according to the latest figures.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:36:00 +0100Protesters expect jail in Scots 'police state' demos over 'Palestine support charge'
A group of protesters are expecting to be put behind bars in Scotland from tomorrow in protests over an arrest over support for Palestine.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:33:00 +0100State-owned ferry fiasco firm 'mitigating risks' affecting delivery of Glen Rosa
The last of Scotland's ferry fiasco vessels is "mitigating risks" over delivery while it is not expected to be ready for the start of crucial summer timetable next year, it has emerged.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:33:00 +0100I love Scotland but returning from holiday made my heart sink
There are many ways in which Scotland should look to the Far East for inspiration
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100War of words heats up in latest Scottish fund management battle
An update is expected early next week in what has become an increasingly bitter battle in Scotland's fund management sector
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100Scottish housebuilder completes new homes at site of former city school
The housebuilder said the new homes handover marks a 'significant milestone'
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100Scotland's financial services sector hit by 'less-attractive' taxes
The financial services sector could raise its contribution to Scotland's economy but a "less-attractive tax framework" is a barrier to achieving this
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:33:00 +0100Scots law chief embracing AI with 'open arms'
Brodies chief declares 'rise of generative AI is an opportunity for the legal sector'
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:52:09 +0100SNP MSP Annabelle Ewing brands Sandie Peggie tribunal a ‘farce’
SNP MSP Annabelle Ewing has criticised the tribunal involving nurse Sandie Peggie, calling it a “farce” as pressure mounts on NHS Fife’s leadership.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:14:35 +0100Glasgow train services hit after power cable breaks
Train services through one of Glasgow’s busiest stations have been disrupted after power cables broke on the rail line.