A protest has been held at a bank in Glasgow over its ties to Israel, with activists attaching baby clothes to a bridge over the Clyde

The President of Hungary will meet with Vladimir Putin on Friday, amid pressure on Ukraine to accept a deal to end the war

The former leader of UKIP in Scotland has denied involvement in a Russian influence campaign after being named in court documents

Visitor numbers increased to approximately 13,000 rounds in 2025, with membership numbers up as well

Angus Robertson has rebuked civil servants after he told Holyrood they had not passed invitations to him to meet with the board of the Scottish Government's crisis-hit heritage agency.

Dr Iain Morrison warns the next three years are crucial for Scotland’s GPs as a new funding deal aims to restore general practice and expand the workforce.

Regulator report on Scottish Water highlights need for 'further focus' on certain areas

Senior lawyers have warned SNP ministers not to introduce plans for juryless trials in Scotland after the Labour government has drawn up proposals for most offences to be heard without a jury in England and Wales.

Councillor Dan Hutchison was received more than 250 emails

Susan Calman will tour the UK in 2026 for the first time in ten years, launching her Tall Tales show with 35 dates from Inverness to Birmingham.

An animal rights charity is appealing for information after the body of a cat was found in the remains of a fire on a beach.

Macfarlane Group tells investors it remains on track to meet City expectations

Efforts to preserve and restore Scotland's dwindling stocks of wild salmon are being given a boost as a £230,000 conservation fund opens for 2026.

A proposed reduction in teacher numbers and PSA hours is under consultation as part of plans to address a £12.5m education budget shortfall.

A row between an equestrian centre and a landowner in a remote part of Scotland has forced the council to call in mediators after police had to be called.

Speaking to the Institute for Government last week John Swinney said that Scotland and England were moving in "significantly different" political directions.

The Scottish Government say John Swinney misspoke after appearing to confirm guaranteed job interviews for Mossmorran workers.

Sandie Peggie's lawyer Naomi Cunningham has accused the Scottish Government of 'cowardice' over the For Women Scotland ruling.

The Accounts Commission says the 2023 Western Isles cyber-attack shows councils must urgently strengthen resilience, after severe disruption and long-standing weaknesses were exposed.

A man has been injured in a after-dark mugging which saw him lose his phone and wallet.

Sandie Peggie's lawyer has defended JK Rowling, stating the author is not a 'bully' for deadnaming the transgender doctor in the employment tribunal.

A former MasterChef: The Professional finalist's Glasgow restaurant has achieved Michelin success just months after opening.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of strong winds

An SNP council leader has removed a party colleague from a key post and given the role to a Labour-linked independent, prompting concern over the move.

Kris Bryce's departure has emerged days after Alan Cumming's first season of shows was announced.

Biffy Clyro have been forced to postpone a planned tour of the United States after "some f*****g genius" made an error on the band's visa application

John Swinney has insisted the Scottish Government is giving “every serious consideration” to calls for a grooming-gangs inquiry, telling MSPs he has personally talked about the issue with Professor Alexis Jay.

Departing NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter will not receive any form of payoff or severance package when she steps down next summer, the health board has confirmed.

Pressure from rising costs and concerns about the spending power of UK consumers overshadowed a solid first half performance

The Scottish company is facing a renewed bid from Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital Management to remove its entire board

The owners of a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant have confirmed plans to relocate to a new Glasgow city centre space next year.

Plans have been drawn up to create a new civic space in Kilmarnock, including an amphitheatre

Tesco shoppers have been given a “do not eat” warning after the supermarket giant recalled one of its products because of health concerns.

Rachel Reeves says a Labour UK Government will not permit another Scottish independence referendum, even if the SNP wins a majority at Holyrood in 2026.

The OBR’s accidental Budget leak exposed key fiscal plans early, raising questions about its role, reliability and why independent oversight matters.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists the North Sea windfall tax must run until 2030 despite industry anger and warnings over jobs and investment.

Entrants to this year's Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 'underline strength, depth and diversity' of sector

An oil and gas heavyweight has incurred hefty bills for decommissioning UK fields after suffering disruption to production off Israel amid the conflict in Gaza.

Scottish tourism and hospitality businesses coming under increasing pressure from cost hikes

An inspection at NHS Forth Valley found significant delays, prompting safety concerns as John Swinney is pressed on urgent action on maternity care.

Rockend Mill's new culinary landmark is preparing to open its doors in Thornliebank in Glasgow

GlasGLOW in the Botanic Gardens raises community concerns over Glasgow City Council's Environmental Levy.

Ailie Robertson's Three Winter Songs is a new choral commission created in collaboration with the Glasgow-based Cathures Chamber Choir under the musical direction of Michael Cameron-Longden.

Footpaths below Edinburgh Castle closed for several years due to a rockfall hazard will reopen in 2026, it has been confirmed.

DRAMA seems to follow Rachel Reeves and so it followed that Budget day had more of the same in store for the Chancellor as she prepared to deliver her Autumn Statement this week

A new approach to preventing people from becoming homeless is to be piloted in one of Edinburgh's most deprived communities.

The group will start their largest headline tour in 20 years with arena dates across the UK

Plans could see a struggling shopping centre in Edinburgh transform from a car-dominated site to a more pedestrian focused one.

Fury in Holyrood over Glasgow City Council’s proposed boundary charge and Clyde Tunnel toll as MSPs urge the Scottish Government to intervene.

Scotland has urged the UK National Screening Committee to review the case for a national prostate screening programme as pressure grows across the UK for earlier detection and fairer access.