Scotland Herald

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:55:24 +0000
Caledonian Sleeper appoints permanent Managing Director
Overnight rail service Caledonian Sleeper has announced that Graham Kelly has been confirmed as its Managing Director.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:52:53 +0000
'Unsatisfactory': Prof Jay pressed Angela Constance to correct record a second time
Correspondence released through FOI show Prof Alexis Jay sought corrections from Angela Constance a second time after the Justice Secretary insisted she had accurately quoted her

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:58:03 +0000
Ferguson Marine management accused of 'spectacular failure' over ferry bid
Bosses at Ferguson Marine have been accused of ‘failing spectacularly’ over an unsuccessful bid to win a £175 million contract to build a fleet of new Caledonian MacBrayne ferries.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:35:27 +0000
CalMac ferry services hit by bad weather cancellations and disruption
Ferry services across Scotland have been hit by cancellations and disruption today due to adverse weather conditions and operational issues.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:49:27 +0000
Walking charity: Pavement parking must be ‘properly enforced’ in Scotland
A charity has called for the ban on pavement parking to be “properly enforced”, as a survey found a quarter of Scots were forced to change route last year due to pavements being blocked by cars.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:31:00 +0000
A major breakthrough in a troubled time for Scottish tourism
Forthcoming change to visitor levy rules have been welcomed by the Scottish tourism industry

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Once in a generation': How to view the final letter of Scotland's doomed queen
The final letter of Mary Queen of Scots will go on display at Perth Museum next year.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Transformational' job service tackles barriers to employment
The employability support organisation Jobs and Business Glasgow is making a push ahead of Christmas to raise awareness of services available in the city.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:36:00 +0000
‘Right time to retire’ for Scottish city letting agent as he sells to major player
Long-time owner of residential letting agent says it feels like the 'right time to retire' as the sale of his business is announced

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:35:00 +0000
Package holiday giant and airline flags higher prices
The package holiday and airline group highlighted an increase in prices

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:33:00 +0000
Historic Scottish hotel built for retail mogul sold off asking price of £2.5m
A historic Scottish hotel has been sold after nearly three decades in the same ownership

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:30:00 +0000
£2.7m funding boost to give animals 'longer, healthier lives'
The Scottish technology firm has raised a second tranche of investment to further grow its business in the field of early disease detection

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
'Exceptional': Major trad music festival injects £4.4m into island economy
In total, more than 255 artists participated in 72 gigs during the Stornoway-based festival, with 43% of those playing based in the Western Isles.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
New Police Scotland report reveals impact of Glasgow drug consumption room
The Thistle drug consumption room in Glasgow played a 'small but significant' role in reducing drug harm, a new report has found, with a drug checking service to be introduced aimed at further preventing deaths

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Desperate search for relevance': Michael Shanks hits out at Reform over North Sea
Michael Shanks accuses Reform UK of a “desperate search for relevance” as he defends windfall tax amid North Sea job fears.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
'Relentless pessimism' but Sauchiehall Street approaching £1billion 'boom time'
Glasgow city centre is approaching "boom time" despite "relentless pessimism"over Sauchiehall Street, according to a council leader.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Eyewatering': NHS Fife payments to lawyers revealed in Sandie Peggie tribunal
The Sandie Peggie employment tribunal has now cost NHS Fife an "eyewatering" sum of more than £400,000 with details of Jane Russell's KC fee unveiled for the first time.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:09:00 +0000
Highland councillor quits Alba Party as ex-chief warns of 'continued demise'
Karl Rosie had defected from the SNP to join the late Alex Salmond’s party in March 2024, but has since quit the party.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:16:14 +0000
For Women Scotland warns Sandie Peggie judgment 'undermines' courts
For Women Scotland has warned the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal ruling against NHS Fife “undermines” faith in the courts system.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:08:00 +0000
'A trusted voice': ScotRail's on-train announcements have a new face after AI row
The ‘Iona’ announcements were widely panned for their use of artificial intelligence, the new voice has debuted on Class 380 trains.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:57:00 +0000
Why are dozens of workers at this major Glasgow cinema walking out of work?
Workers at the Vue St Enoch will begin four weeks of industrial action on 11 December over pay and conditions.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:37:00 +0000
'I'm voting for Reform': Police probe after alleged hate crime at Scots university
A third-year student at Dundee University alleges that he was racially abused by a group of four men while walking through the institution's campus.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:43:06 +0000
Letter obtained by Herald shows Constance misrepresented expert in grooming debate
Correspondence released to The Herald shows Angela Constance seemingly misled the Scottish Parliament about Professor Alexis Jay’s position on a proposed grooming-gang inquiry — despite her insistence that she did not.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Scotland's self-caterers warn of 'widespread' closures as new threat emerges
Industry groups say surge in property valuations is causing 'significant stress'

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
How much progress has actually been made in 'closing the attainment gap'?
The Scottish Government pledged to eliminate the gap between the least and most deprived pupils. How much progress has actually been made?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:58:38 +0000
Jail for 'abusive individual' after 'vicious' attack on woman in Aberdeen
Albert Massie, 35, will serve a prison sentence of six years and four months following sentencing at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday. 

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:45:00 +0000
The five River Island stores closing across Scotland next year - full list
These Scottish River Island stores are among the 33 closing down across the UK in January 2026.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:41:09 +0000
Scottish Labour plunge in major poll as SNP tapped to maintain grip on power
35% of the public would vote for the SNP with their contituency ballot, followed by Reform with 18% and Labour with 16%.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:43:55 +0000
McAllan hits back at Farage over asylum housing pressure in Glasgow
Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan has hit back at Nigel Farage after claims asylum seekers are prioritised for housing in Glasgow, while acknowledging growing pressure on the city.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:28:55 +0000
Why are major Scottish airports being hit with fuel strikes days before Christmas?
Drivers for Turners (Soham) Limited will resume strike action at Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports over a long-running pay dispute.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:26:09 +0000
Late 19th and early 20th century phases of HMP Barlinnie listed at Category A
It’s Scotland’s largest prison and has housed some of the country’s most high-profile prisoners for over one hundred years.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:08:07 +0000
'Our hearts are breaking' - Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms
Author Sophie Kinsella (Madeleine Sophie Wickham) known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:07:34 +0000
'Game-changer': Major firms begin Scottish island tunnel modelling
Three major international companies are to begin modelling work on tunnels which could link the Shetland Isles.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:49:43 +0000
Life expectancy in Scotland returns to pre-pandemic levels
Life expectancy in Scotland has risen for both males and females according to new figures from National Records of Scotland. 

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:48:03 +0000
Scottish Power liable for asbestos damages says Supreme Court in landmark ruling
Relatives of a man who died after being exposed to asbestos while working for Scottish Power can claim damages from the energy company, the Supreme Court has ruled

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:05:15 +0000
Councillor shocked to learn about 'knife incident' at school weeks later by chance
Serious incidents at school – particularly involving dangerous weapons – should be reported swiftly to parents, a councillor insisted this week.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:34:16 +0000
'We are seeing improving confidence': Property giant hails record year of deals
A property company has reported a 'record year of transactions' in Scotland

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:26:26 +0000
Luxury London 'cat hotel' could relocate to back garden in Scottish village
A luxury London cattery chain’s “cat hotel” could be relocated to a Garmouth back garden – making it the first of its kind in Scotland.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:15:17 +0000
Bar manager has wins planning battle to build new pub in Glasgow area
A bar manager has won a planning battle to build a new pub after his previous Sighthill premises was bought by the council under compulsory purchase.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:16:06 +0000
Former SNP councillor switches to Reform UK
A former SNP councillor has defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:46 +0000
Developers plans for student flats on scrapyard which featured in Trainspotting 2
Developers have signalled their plans to build student accommodation and private flats on a scrapyard in Leith which featured in Trainspotting 2, 10 months after a similar application was struck back.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:46:23 +0000
Proposed new subsea electricity cable linking Skye to South Uist takes step forward
The proposed new subsea electricity cable linking the Isle of Skye to South Uist across the Little Minch has taken a step forward in the consenting process for its marine licence after Comhairle nan Eilean Siar confirmed it has no objections to the.....

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:23:09 +0000
Missing teenage gir Chloe Gallagher traced by police
Chloe was last seen in the Vernon Street area around midday on Tuesday

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:44:38 +0000
'Best views in Scotland': Famous Lochside café to be taken over by hotel
The cafe boasts panoramic views over Loch Linnhe, Castle Stalker and the Sgeir Bhuidhe Lighthouse

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:14:41 +0000
Weather warnings remain as Storm Bram lingers across Scotland
Three yellow weather warnings for wind are active until Wednesday evening

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:40:23 +0000
Key commuter rail route into Glasgow closed due to storm damage
Engineers have been working to fix damage to overhead power lines on the Neilston to Glasgow Central

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:19:23 +0000
Key CalMac ferry sailings cancelled across West of Scotland after Storm Bram
Full list: CalMac ferry services have been hit by widespread disruption in the wake of Storm Bram  

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:39:23 +0000
M74 lanes reopen after several lorries overturned in high winds
The road was shut for a number of hours, but has reopened in one direction

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Was the Scottish Government bluffing on a recent teacher number claim?
The Scottish Government claimed that adding roughly 600 teachers would reduce teachers' class contact time, then backed down a week later.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:56:54 +0000
Martin Compston: 'I'm very lucky to be on a mad run of things'
The Scottish screen star says he feels 'grateful' to have been in regular work during a slowdown in the UK TV drama industry.

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