Finance Secretary Shona Robison will lay out the Government’s tax and spending plans on January 13

Lord Malcolm Offord became the highest-profile defector to Reform north of the Border last month

Health experts welcomed the news, saying chickenpox can be “very serious” for some

Scotland’s council tax debt has hit £1.5bn, with campaigners urging the SNP to honour its long-standing pledge to abolish the tax.

Police Scotland have said “extensive inquiries and searches are ongoing to trace him”.

With more than 30 million golfers playing in North America, David Scott believes there's room for growth in the five-star market in Scotland

From ferry sailings and protests to festivals and everyday public moments, a photographer documents a year of Scotland’s news in pictures.

Douglas Ross is well aware that the leadership style he brings to Holyrood’s education committee is unorthodox.

The average price of a home in Scotland’s capital rose above £350,000 during the past 12 months, estate agents have calculated.

For some of our MSPs, returning to Holyrood next Tuesday after the Christmas recess, it will be their final term in Parliament.

A ban had been imposed on flying drones within a mile of Edinburgh Castle during the new year celebrations.

Scottish ministers considered holding a referendum on the same date as the Holyrood election in 2011, newly released papers have revealed.

More than 50,000 revellers descended on the city centre for music, dancing and fireworks.

'People should consider whether their journeys are necessary and think about changing their plans.'

Commercial property expert predicts more openings by independent operators in Glasgow in the year ahead

A collection of images from around the world as it welcome the start of 2026

Edinburgh's Loony Dook is back!

The first babies of 2026 have been welcomed by delighted parents in Scotland.

The cabinet papers from the winter of 2010 told how “many” people had been left in a “potentially vulnerable position”

he 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap will equate to a rise of about 28p

Two hill walkers who were ill-equipped to deal with the harsh weather conditions have been rescued from the Cairngorms.

Investors showing appetite for Scottish offices as prospects for returns improve

Christmas takings offered relief, but soaring business rates now threaten jobs and viability across Scotland’s hospitality sector.

Experts have been studying the runes to find out who wrote them - and why

“The baby box programme – the only one in the UK – shows our determination that every child, regardless of their circumstances, should get the best start in life."

A nurse and internationally renowned dementia expert has launched a new private service offering a "diagnosis package" for £2500.

Here are the 26 most exciting gigs, books, shows & exhibitions in Scotland in 2026

The New Year's Day Loony Dook has been going for almost 40 years - but the tradition started entirely by accident. Now, it is at the heart of Hogmanay.

Health Secretary Neil Gray said: “Flu is still circulating and we must remain vigilant, despite a decline in cases."

The Wee Waddle, a popular tourist attraction, will not be held for the "forseeable future" due to “an increased risk of avian influenza”.

A man is accused of having a stash of fake designer perfumes and aftershaves at his home.

A man is due in court following thefts in the days after Christmas.

An unnamed shop in the 'heart' of a Glasgow's Shawlands has gone up for sale.

The Scottish capital is hosting four days of new year festivities.

From covering the Sandie Peggie tribunal to diving deep into topics like the future of Edinburgh; our journalists have been on call from January to December.

Mountain resort Nevis Range says it contacted police after AI-generated images depicting violence against staff were posted online.

Thorntons Property highlights growing demand for bungalows as it reports rise in sales

Demonstrators attended a protest at the former Craigtay Hotel on Tuesday night after claims that the site was housing ‘illegal migrants’ appeared on social media.

Tressa Burke, who leads the Glasgow Disability Alliance, had been named in the New Year Honours List and was set to be made an MBE. 

Finance and Resources Convener Mandy Watt told The Herald that council tax cash helps to pay for "essential local services”.

Police officers were called to Watermill Road around 4.20 AM following reports of an injured man.

Jason Anderson, who was reported missing on 18 December, was last seen around 6pm on Friday, 12 December in Catrine.

The first warning comes into effect at 9pm on New Year’s Eve

Businesses in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket have raised the alarm over repeated power outages during the festive season.

A keen-eyed stargazer spotted the shooting star in Tuesday

A couple were subjected to a 'terrifying ordeal' when two masked men forced their way into a home late on Monday night.

Drugs with a street value of almost £80 million were seized across Scotland this year amid a crackdown on organised crime.

Huge crowds are expected after last year's celebrations were called off

A man has been arrested following "disorder" ahead of a football match between Hibernian and Aberdeen in Edinburgh.

Thousands of passengers faced hours of delays after the train operator cancelled all its London to Europe services on Tuesday