Herald Scotland

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:24:38 +0000
Homes approved at Glasgow hospital site after woodland knockback
Despite concerns over ancient woodland, plans have now been approved

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:25:42 +0000
Microsoft outage hits Outlook and 365 services across 74 countries
Millions woke up to no email this morning

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:31:00 +0000
2,300 police jobs lost or at risk as cybercrime pressures Scotland's force
More than 700 police officers have been lost in Scotland, with another 1,660 potential cuts looming as the watchdog warns of growing cybercrime demands.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000
US owners reveal scale of investment in Scottish golf course before sale
Spey Bay manager Bert MacKay reveals the scale of LinksDAO's investment in the Moray course and what its next owner will need to do

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Edinburgh bookshop denies discriminating against Jewish poet over views on Israel
Ms Rosenberg has claimed that she was discriminated against by the bookshop due to her Zionist beliefs.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
SNP tells Andy Burnham to follow Scotland's lead as new wage figures reveal UK divide
The SNP has challenged Prime Minister Andy Burnham over fair pay as figures show Scotland has the UK's highest proportion of workers earning the Real Living Wage.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Surplus to requirements': ScotGov pushed on underused civil service building
An SNP MSP has urged Scottish ministers to consider how to repurpose parts of Victoria Quay, the four-storey civil service office which is regularly underused.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:41:00 +0000
Scottish delivery company in compulsory liquidation after HMRC court action
A Scottish road freight transport company has been placed into compulsory liquidation.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Scottish companies given 'clear routes into the US'
Scottish business trade mission gives 10 delegates 'new connections, sharper market insight and clear routes into the US' ahead of USA Masterclass

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Edinburgh retail crime summit to address concerns over theft and abuse in shops
The meeting will bring together police, unions, trade organisations, retailers and the government in a bid to crack down on shoplifting and abuse of workers.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Glasgow announces free Christmas parking as council admits charges are too high
Glasgow City Council announces free weekend parking at five city centre car parks throughout December 2026. Find out the dates and locations.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:52:45 +0000
Hour-long delays forecast as Glasgow M8 closes in both directions this weekend
Drivers face possible disruption heading into Glasgow this weekend

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:25:19 +0000
SNP: Andy Burnham ‘failing families’ as data shows 40% rise in food prices
The Bank of England has forecast that food inflation will rise to around 5% next year.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:46:01 +0000
Scottish Labour MP criticises 'reckless' plans to cut benefits for young people
Scottish Labour MP Brian Leishman warns proposed sickness and disability benefit cuts could hit young Scots and calls the plans 'reckless'.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:04:00 +0000
How Scotland’s textiles shaped global fashion, from Chanel to Kurt Cobain
Author and textile historian Lynne Coleman speaks about opening Braemar’s Festival of Fashion with Avril Mair and celebrating Scotland’s global fashion influence.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:01:39 +0000
Producers of new Scottish musical which turned away critics pull Scottish tour dates
A planned Scottish tour of a new Scottish musical which Scottish critics were asked not to review has been put on hold.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:35:37 +0000
Tories warn foreign spies could exploit rules to become MSPs at Holyrood
John Swinney faces questions over Holyrood election rules after the Tories warn hostile foreign states could exploit MSP eligibility laws.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:17:37 +0000
Swinney resists calls to sack NHS Grampian board over 'reprehensible' failures
John Swinney faces demands to sack NHS Grampian's board after a damning report revealed children underwent surgery despite patient safety warnings.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:06:44 +0000
Historic Scottish whisky company unveils rise in turnover to £19m
A company behind a Scottish whisky operation dating back more than 200 years has posted a rise in turnover to £19m.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:48:00 +0000
SPS confirms zero biological males remain in Scotland’s women’s prisons
Scottish Prison Service confirms zero biological males remain in women’s prisons after a legal ruling, as Holyrood examines transgender guidance

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:07:00 +0000
Several dead and dozens injured after New York City building collapses
Five people died and 17 were injured after a New York City apartment building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday, as FDNY teams searched rubble for survivors

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:58:00 +0000
Poundland gets 10 more days to secure rescue deal as 11,000 jobs remain at risk
Poundland gets 10 more working days to secure a rescue deal after filing a second notice to appoint administrators, with 11,000 UK jobs at risk

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:41:00 +0000
NHS Grampian apologises after report finds ‘serious weaknesses’ affecting patient safety
NHS Grampian apologises after Healthcare Improvement Scotland finds serious leadership, governance and patient safety failings in damning report into NHS care

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:07:00 +0000
Street outside school reopened by police after 17-year-old in hospital
Police previously cordoned off Moss-Side Road and Norham Street near Shawlands Academy in Glasgow’s south side amid an ongoing incident. Police Scotland contacted

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0000
Man in hospital after single-vehicle crash closes Glasgow road for second night running
Police Scotland says a man was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Glasgow’s Hyndland Road on November 11, a day after six people were injured

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:24:00 +0000
Long-delayed Glen Rosa ferry begins sea trials ahead of planned 2027 handover
Delayed MV Glen Rosa begins sea trials from Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, with handover to CalMac expected in February 2027 after costs rose to £200m

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:32:00 +0000
'Worst delays ever seen' as Edinburgh City Bypass remains closed in both directions
A720 Edinburgh City Bypass closed both ways after crash near Clovenstone. Emergency services remain at scene on November 12; drivers urged to follow diversions

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Stage celebration of Janice Galloway announced as dementia diagnosis is confirmed
Janice Galloway's family has announced that the award-winning author has been living with dementia for years.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:01:00 +0000
Historic Environment Scotland chair says 'mistakes must be acknowledged'
Historic Environment Scotland interim chair Ronnie Hinds says public trust must be earned after Audit Scotland criticism of governance, financial controls and workplace culture.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Royal Shakespeare Company to bring stage version of Hamnet to Scotland
The Royal Shakespeare Company will bring its adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel Hamnet to Scotland for the first time.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:57:00 +0000
Huge Roman statue of Emperor Antoninus Pius may have stood in Scottish Borders
Research suggests a gilded bronze leg found near Hawick came from a huge Antoninus Pius statue in Scotland, recreated for an Edinburgh exhibition

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:52:54 +0000
Was Stevie Wonder worth the wait? Scotland gets flashes of magic and bad accents
Stevie Wonder brings his Songs in the Key of Life 50th anniversary tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro. Our four-star review highlights Sir Duke, I Wish and As.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:24:00 +0000
Fatal accident inquiry into death of man found nearby car days after crash
Fatal accident inquiry into John McNab’s death after a car crash on the A887 near Invermoriston on September 13, with search and emergency response examined

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:10:00 +0000
Lord and Lady step in to secure future of 800-year-old Culross Abbey
Culross Abbey’s worship closure is reversed as Lord and Lady Bruce acquire the historic Fife church from the Church of Scotland to protect its heritage

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:17:00 +0000
Second high-profile British celebrity reportedly protected by injunction over allegations
Claims of a second injunction protecting a high-profile British man emerge after David Walliams denied allegations; Russell Brand was jailed for rape and sexual assault

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:32:00 +0000
Parents demand national emergency plan as over 1000 Scots schools hit by bomb hoaxes
Parents have called for urgent action over school bomb hoaxes in Scotland, warning that inconsistent communication is causing fear and confusion.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Capital probes 740 suspected unlicensed short-term lets but only five fines issued
A Freedom of Information (FOI) response viewed by The Herald states that 406 investigations were conducted during the 2025/26 financial year.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Elaine C Smith on her 'special' stage play heading for Glasgow's comedy festival
Elaine C Smith will return her acclaimed role as a recently-widowed family figurehead when Eilidh Loan's play Cathy is revived at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
One in three Scots worried about family member's drinking, exclusive poll reveals
Exclusive polling reveals a third of Scots have worried about a family member's drinking, with four in ten lacking confidence in accessing support.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Union slams bullying as 'low level of confidence' in CES leadership revealed
Leaked Crown Estate Scotland staff survey finds just 47% trust executive decisions, amid concerns over leadership, communication and bullying at the Scottish public body.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:41:00 +0000
Scottish housing developer placed into administration
A Scottish housing developer linked to landmark sites has been placed into administration

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:40:00 +0000
First Minister responds to The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign
First Minister John Swinney has responded in detail to The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign, saying he notes 'the list of businesses which support the campaign'.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Warning over ‘perfectly viable’ Scottish hospitality firms running out of room
Scottish accountancy firm Henderson Loggie has backed The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign and called for VAT on hospitality firms to be cut

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000
The lawyers and firms honoured at The Herald Law Awards 2026
Scotland’s finest legal practitioners have been honoured at a ceremony in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000
From scallops to sourdough: eating your way around the islands of Orkney
Orkney may be famous for beef, beer and whisky, but venture across the islands and you’ll discover a thriving food scene serving everything from boat-fresh seafood to seriously good pizza.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:56:23 +0000
Jolomo returns to Glasgow with a celebration of Scotland's western shores
More than 30 new paintings capture the colour, character and enduring beauty of Scotland's coastline in John Lowrie Morrison OBE's latest exhibition, Coastal Visions, at The Glasgow Gallery

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:06:00 +0000
Art lovers can't miss major Christmas Exhibition and Christmas Fair at Green Gallery
More than 150 paintings will fill Green Gallery in Buchlyvie this November as the Stirlingshire gallery opens its Christmas Exhibition with a weekend craft fair.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:22:27 +0000
Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - November 12
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:21:52 +0000
Audit Scotland say 'more work' needed at HES after 'unacceptable' weaknesses
Audit Scotland publishes follow-up report on Historic Environment Scotland, examining governance, financial management and leadership concerns at the heritage body.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:50:27 +0000
Moray libraries praised for helping people build digital skills
Moray Council libraries praised at the SLIC Awards 2026 for Connected Programme, helping all ages build digital skills through coding, STEM and IT support.

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