Herald Scotland
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:01:42 +0000Lanes closed on M8 in Glasgow following morning crash
Motorists have been warned to expect delays following a crash on one of Scotland;s busiest motorways.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:35:16 +0000Legendary Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Legendary Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:19:42 +0000‘The quote itself was accurate’: Forbes backs Constance as confidence vote looms
Kate Forbes says Angela Constance quoted Alexis Jay accurately as no confidence motions are lodged over grooming gang comments.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:05:00 +0000Family secures funding to expand five-star Scottish holiday company
A family-owned business which operates a range of holiday and leisure facilities in Scotland is to expand after securing backing
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:19 +0000Budget blamed as UK economy contracts for second month running
The UK’s economy contracted for the second month running in October, defying expectations for a rebound as car manufacturing only made a slight recovery from the Jaguar Land Recovery cyberattack.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:34:25 +0000Edinburgh protest against Girlguiding’s ‘message of rejection to trans children’
Campaigners have criticised Girlguiding’s “harmful” decision to ban trans girls from becoming members ahead of a series of protests planned for the coming days.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:08:50 +0000Venue apologises over 'antisemitic imagery' at Primal Scream gig
The Roundhouse music venue has apologised to fans after alleged antisemitic imagery was shown on stage during a Primal Scream gig in London.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000'Marmite' Craigie Hill woos former players with dual golf membership offer
Temporarily saved from the threat of closure, the club is launching a new deal to woo back former members
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000New UK teaching award looks to highlight Scotland's top history teachers
The Inspiring History Teaching Awards are open to educators in Scotland, with judges looking to recognise the 'lige-changing' work of history teachers.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:35:00 +0000One of city's most historic commercial buildings sold and plans revealed
One of the Scottish city's most historic commercial buildings has been sold, with plans revealed.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:32:00 +0000Liquidators called in as Glasgow agency which worked for major brands collapses
Liquidators to Dog Consultancy helping employees with the submission of claims to the redundancy payments service
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:30:00 +0000High-profile London restaurant brand to open in prestigious Glasgow building
Glasgow property developer hails 'sensational deal' for the city
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000Scotland's most 'in need' areas set to receive major regeneration funding
A political row is brewing over the UK Government's new Pride in Place Programme.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000'Nicola Sturgeon did more harm than good to the independence movement'
Jim Sillars says his new book is his last contribution to the Scottish independence movement. For the sake of this cause, we must hope that it’s not.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:49:13 +0000No Yolk! Best of Scotland's poultry workers have a cracking evening
The annual Poultry Club of Scotland Dinner, held each year since 1995 (sans pandemic), brought together more than 300 poulterers from across Scotland.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:42:48 +0000Music legend Paul Simon announces two intimate Glasgow shows for 2026 tour
As part of his "A Quiet Celebration Tour ", Paul Simon has announced two tour dates at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo, in 2026.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:31:00 +0000'Bring him home': Fundraiser launched for Scots dad who died in Colombia
The South Ayrshire dad of one has been described as a “loving father, partner, son, and friend”.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:05:00 +0000Police Scotland apologise to Conservative MSP over 'hate incident' probe
The statement, which was made on social media in November 2023 was flagged by the force as a non-crime 'hate incident’ (NCHI).
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:59:00 +0000Stirling becomes fifth authority in Scotland to vote for 'tourist tax'
The SNP-run local authority voted to back a three percent visitor levy on overnight stays in hotels and other accommodation.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:20:01 +0000Swinney may back Angela Constance — but the public won’t be so easily convinced
Pressure is mounting on Justice Secretary Angela Constance after letters showed Professor Alexis Jay twice sought corrections to comments made at Holyrood.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:09:53 +0000Study finds Scottish Child Payment cuts deprivation and food insecurity
A new cross-university study finds the Scottish Child Payment is easing deprivation for more than 70,000 children, slowing the rise of hardship seen elsewhere in the UK.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:01:00 +0000'Major asset': Fast-growing accountancy unveils key hire in Scotland
Catriona Donald joins ambitious Azets with strong experience in employment tax
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0000Glasgow locals gatecrash council meeting to fight for future of beloved pool
Dozens of Dennistoun residents marched into the city chambers during the proceedings on Thursday morning.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:53:53 +0000Celtic Connections and Edinburgh Book Festival announce multi-year partnership
Two of Scotland's most dynamic festivals are joining forces to create ambitious new work at the intersection of literature and music.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:08:22 +0000What was said as Sandie Peggie launches appeal against NHS Fife tribunal decision
Tribunal judge Sandy Kemp found that NHS Fife had harassed Ms Peggie, but rejected claims of discrimination made against the health board.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:11:21 +0000Police chief says unmanned CCTV cameras in city centre 'hampering' investigations
Glasgow’s police chief has said unmanned CCTV cameras in the city centre are “hampering” investigations after a drop in the detection rate for robberies and hate crimes.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:48:17 +0000Police investigation underway after body found near Scottish marina
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body near the Sandpoint Marina this morning
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:34:00 +0000'Do not drink': Popular alcoholic drink recalled due to pieces of glass in bottles
The potential presence of glass in the 700ml bottles of Disaronno Originale make it “unsafe to drink” according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:07:00 +0000WATCH: Emotional Sandie Peggie to appeal NHS Fife employment tribunal judgment
Sandie Peggie and her solicitors announced an appeal the employment tribunal judgment against NHS Fife.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:06:42 +0000New flights from two Scottish airports to USA launched in time for summer
A new flight route to the United States from Glasgow and Edinburgh has been announced, with flights beginning in May
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:30:34 +0000Film on Glasgow's resistance to Home Office raid to have world premiere at Sundance
A new feature-length documentary film on Glasgow's resistance to a Home Office raid on Kenmure Street is to receive its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival in January.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:33:00 +0000Hundreds of green jobs earmarked for Grangemouth after major £8.5m investment
Scottish biotech company MiAlgae will receive £1.5m from the government’s Grangemouth Just Transition Fund, matching by UK Government funding.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:27:21 +0000Constance set to survive no-confidence vote as Greens back beleaguered SNP minister
Labour and the Tories table no-confidence motions in Justice Secretary Angela Constance after claims she misrepresented Professor Alexis Jay.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:09:06 +0000Edinburgh councillor calls for schools to be equipped with stabbing response kits
Capital secondary schools and community centres should be equipped with bleed kits to help save lives if stabbing attacks happen, according to an Edinburgh councillor.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:57:00 +0000Dozens injured unnecessarily amid spate of rail bridge collisions last year
Resulting delays and cancellations have cost the railway industry as much as £12 million during the same time period.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:58:41 +0000Jobs boost for Scottish island as vegan cheese firm expands operations
A new logistics warehouse is being developed on the Isle of Bute in a move that will create four jobs and help retain many others on the island.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:22:50 +0000'We are right to be concerned': Worry over decrease in Scotland’s farmland birds
Concerns have been raised after a new report looking at Scottish terrestrial breeding birds showed that all farmland species have decreased in the past decade.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:02:26 +0000Skipinnish star on band rift: 'We're not even sure ourselves about what happened'
Angus MacPhail on the backlash the trad outfit has faced since dropping Gaelic star.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:36:18 +0000Doctors urge people to get flu vaccine as cases rise 24 per cent in one week
The update comes as Scotland reaches a high level of flu activity
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:38:22 +0000Ryanair announces record summer schedule for Glasgow Airport and two new routes
Ryanair has announced a record summer schedule for Glasgow Airport - and two new routes.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:37:55 +0000One of world's biggest airlines opens its first airport lounge in Scotland
One of the world’s largest airlines has opened its first lounge in Scotland
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:11:49 +0000Watch: Edinburgh's Grassmarket closed after fire breaks out in flat with two injured
Grassmarket in central Edinburgh has been closed after a fire broke out in a flat.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:47:22 +0000Scotland’s past at risk: Rising seas and storms accelerating damage to historic sites
A warning has sounded that some of Scotland’s most historically significant heritage properties are being affected by accelerating climate change.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:11:11 +0000Plans underway for Rosyth to carry out repairs for new generation of submarines
Work is underway to design an emergency planning zone as plans progress for Rosyth to be the temporary repair base for the UK’s new fleet of nuclear deterrent submarines.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:52:51 +0000Several lanes blocked on M74 in Glasgow following crash
Traffic has been disrupted on one of Scotland's busiest motorways following a crash.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:31:49 +0000MSP criticises ScotRail after constituent 'forced to complain over 100 times'
Fife MSP Alex Rowley criticises ScotRail over continued short train services, overcrowded carriages, and lack of improvements for commuters despite repeated complaints.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:29:33 +0000Florence Cathedral scammed out of £26million as Italian police arrest nine in raid
A scam perpetrated against Florence Cathedral is believed to have defrauded the non-profit organisation of €30million (£26m) in just six months
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:27:41 +0000Susan Boyle to make first ever festival appearance in Scotland next summer
Susan Boyle will make her first-ever festival appearance next summer.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:55:24 +0000Caledonian 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': Professor Jay pushed Angela Constance to correct record second time
Correspondence released through FOI show Professor Alexis Jay sought corrections from Angela Constance a second time after the Justice Secretary insisted she had accurately quoted her