Scotland Herald

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0000
Glasgow subway reopens after signalling fault halts rush hour travel
At 6.59 am, the SPT, who manage the subway, said that the inner and outer circles had been suspended due to the error. 

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:36:32 +0000
First Minister to propose bank holiday to mark Scotland’s World Cup journey
First Minister John Swinney will propose Monday 15 June 2026 is designated a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:24:01 +0000
Trains on Glasgow railway line disrupted amid 'issue'
Trains on a Glasgow railway line have been disrupted this morning amid an ‘issue’.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:13:15 +0000
Residents near Glasgow warned of disruption to water supply
Residents in Renfrewshire are being warned about disruption to their water supply.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:03:11 +0000
Distinctive roof dome to be replaced at spa hotel after storm damage
A distinctive roof porch entrance at a Borders spa hotel is set to be replaced after it was damaged during Storm Eowyn.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:36:25 +0000
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car on A82
Police are appealing for information following a crash on the A82 Bridge of Oich.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:17:03 +0000
Bakery firm outlines £20 million expansion plans
"The proposed extension is needed to support the expansion of the retail side of the company ...

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:03:13 +0000
Museum collection of cars from Hollywood blockbusters ‘could be worth millions’
A man who exhibits cars from Hollywood blockbusters has said his collection could be worth millions.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:36:16 +0000
Hundreds of Scottish schools shut by heavy snow warnings
Temperatures will struggle to get above freezing as many people are due to return to school or work after the festive period.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:29:00 +0000
‘A Yes Minister farce’: ScotGov pensions body challenged over ‘meaningless’ letters
Holyrood has summoned the boss of the Scottish Government's pensions agency as MSPs remain unconvinced it is treating the £1.7bn retirement age discrimination scandal with urgency, while concerns surface that the process is dogged by Yes Minister-st...

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Corridor chaos': Under pressure A&E hospital over capacity by 50 per cent
One of Scotland's under pressure A&E hospital's was over capacity by 50 per cent in December, revealing the scale of corridor care in Scotland.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:45:00 +0000
How Scottish billionaire drinks family acquired best-selling whisky brand
A Scottish billionaire drinks family moved to acquire the UK’s best-selling blended whisky in one of the biggest deals of the year

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:33:00 +0000
'It isn’t an easy gig': Scottish studio behind some of the world's top brands
He has helped launch products as diverse as camera equipment for the British military and gents’ fashion accessories.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Strathclyde University staff weighing strike action in bid to 'defend jobs'
In December, bosses at Scotland’s "university of the year” announced cost-cutting measures in a bid to save £35 million over the next two years. 

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Reduced green fees as new owners take over renamed St Andrews course
New owners officially take over a course at St Andrew's on Monday, with reduced green fees for Scots and Fife residents

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than 70,000 pupils in Scotland missed half of school over six years
More than 70,000 Scottish pupils missed at least half of school over six years, with over 6,000 not attending at all, according to new FOI figures.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Political parties set out election year 'hopes' for Scotland
Scotland’s parties begin New Year with rival visions as John Swinney calls for a “movement of hope” and Anas Sarwar urges voters to end SNP rule.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:34:00 +0000
High street giants poised to reveal festive trading fortunes
Grocery giants will reveal how they fared at Christmas amid "incredibly competitive" market conditions

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:29:00 +0000
Scotland 'risks becoming materially less attractive' as Budget nears
Scottish Government must use resources at disposal to help retail sector

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:13:12 +0000
Proposed Ayrshire wind farm facing delay due to 'complex' issues
A proposed North Ayrshire wind farm is facing delay due to "complex" issues.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:27:21 +0000
Tesco issues warning to shoppers as food recalled due to 'microbiological risk'
Tesco has apologised to shoppers after a “do not eat” warning was issued to customers at the supermarket giant.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:08:00 +0000
'I’m healing and grateful': Star Glasgow TV doctor announces cancer diagnosis
Punam Krishan, known for her appearances on BBC Morning Live, said on Instagram that she had received the news five months ago.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0000
Glasgow installs hundreds of storage spaces in big boost for cyclists
Glasgow City Council plans to install as many as 3,000 cycle storage spaces across five years.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:12:24 +0000
Tributes paid to Scots dad and singer who died on Hogmanay while hillwalking
Andrew Ure was the lead singer of Falkirk’s The Ray Summers, who have supported Paolo Nutini and Dove, and was also a director of the Wee Whisky Shop in Linlithgow.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:37:00 +0000
Lead singer of classic Scottish rock band gives update on Parkinson's fight
The 61-year-old, of ‘Nothing Ever Happens’ and ‘Roll to Me’ fame, announced he had been diagnosed with the progressive neurological illness in March 2024.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +0000
Ski resort car park used as 'dumping ground' by 'disrespectful' campervan owners
Glencoe Mountain Resort in Ballachulish allows campervans to park in their car park in exchange for a £5 donation per night.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
John Swinney: Indy supporters must back SNP, not 'muck about' with other parties
The First Minister has said that a SNP majority at Holyrood would serve as the impetus for another vote on the constitutional question.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:09:00 +0000
Devastating house fire on A90 near Scottish town kills six beloved dogs
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of the blaze, near the A90 south of Laurencekirk, around 7.40 pm on Saturday evening.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'Pivotal': Family celebrates acquisition of historic Scottish hotel
A Scottish family-owned hotel company has reported a rise in earnings during a year that saw it make significant additions to its portfolio

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:41:10 +0000
Rangers player arrested and charged over crash at 1am after beating Celtic
Rangers player Dujon Sterling has been charged with driving offences after allegedly crashing a car hours after his team defeated Celtic

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:34:00 +0000
66-year-old woman dies in Glasgow car crash on New Year's Eve
Around 4.10 pm on 31 January, police were called to a report of a crash on Mansionhouse Drive, near Croftspar Place. 

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Dozens of planes snowed in at Scottish airport amid severe winter storm
A British Airways flight heading from London Heathrow to Aberdeen this morning was forced to divert to Edinburgh.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:35:57 +0000
Anti-war protestors to swarm Glasgow city centre over Venezuela strikes
According to an unnamed Venezuelan official quoted in the New York Times, at least 40 people, including civilians, were killed during the attack.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:23:00 +0000
Women, 85, dies after being struck by white van in Scottish town
According to police, the incident took place around 10.20 am on Sheuchan Street near Park Lane in the town of 10,000.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:03:24 +0000
School and road closures in north Scotland as Met Office issues warning
An amber weather warning is in place for Sunday night in north and north-east Scotland, with roads expected to be dangerous and schools to be closed or disrupted.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:50:45 +0000
Why Taylor Swift and King Charles love this 200 year old Scottish textile mill
A textile mill whose tweeds have been worn by Taylor Swift, Madonna, and King Charles III will mark the 200th anniversary of the Scottish fabric with the release of a new collection

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Scotland’s ski resorts prepare for winter – even if the snow doesn’t come
From snowmaking to year-round attractions, Scotland’s ski resorts adapt as climate change brings shorter, less reliable winters.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:31:05 +0000
1,600 newborn babies born dependent on drugs in Scotland since 2017
More than 1,600 babies have been born dependent on drugs since 2017, according to figures obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:35:50 +0000
Anas Sarwar says Holyrood election is 'straight choice' between SNP and Labour
Anas Sarwar insists the forthcoming Holyrood election will be a 'straight choice' between him and John Swinney

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
The incredible mystery of the four Highlands lynx and what we know a year on
When four lynx were illegally released in the Highlands, they triggered a hunt and investigation. This is their story, a year on

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
They’ve skied Scotland for 60 years – and refuse to stop despite vanishing snow
Scotland’s veteran skiers reflect on shrinking snow seasons, climate change and why they still return to the slopes year after year.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Inside the making of new BBC Scotland legal drama hoped to run for the next 10 years
New show will be turn the spotlight on Glasgow and its legal landscape.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:32:00 +0000
'National disgrace': The spiralling £260m repair costs of Scotland's ferries
Scotland’s state-controlled ferry operator has burned through more than £260 million just keeping its ageing fleet afloat, as repair and maintenance bills spiral to record levels.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Half of all our MSPs could be replaced in May — but how much will change?
With record numbers of MSPs standing down and opposition votes splintering, Scotland’s 2026 Holyrood election could transform the Parliament — while leaving power largely unchanged.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000
Capturing Maduro speaks volumes about Trump’s disregard for the rules-based order
Forcing Venezuela’s leader out at gunpoint has echoes of the past and speaks volumes about Washington’s disregard for the rules-based order, writes Foreign Editor David Pratt

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:14:00 +0000
'I still spit on the ground at scabs' Bitterness runs deep in Dundee over Timex
AT this time, we devote time to time. We muse upon the past. Take strikes. They used to be ten-a-penny. Now you rarely hear of one.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:06:24 +0000
Keir Starmer insists Holyrood 2026 election is not a verdict on his government
Sir Keir Starmer has said the 2026 Holyrood election will not be a referendum on his Labour government as he insists he will remain as Prime Minister come this time next year.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
A 'rare' Art Deco landmark is crumbling. Is this Edinburgh’s last chance to save it?
Heritage experts have called it a "rare survival in Scotland" for retaining its original Art Deco features. But could it soon be gone?

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:30:01 +0000
Major update as Orkney roads are blocked by snow with public urged not to travel
Severe snow disrupts Orkney roads as A964 closes and A965, A967 are heavily affected. Public urged not to travel; road closures may last until 4 January.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:25:30 +0000
Investigations underway after deliberate fire breaks out at Dundee property
Police are investigating a deliberate fire on King Street, Dundee, on 2 January 2026. Public urged to contact Police Scotland with information.

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