Herald Scotland
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:46:00 +0100Get into the flow of luxury later-life living at Dargavel's Waterside development
Built for mature residents, Waterside at Dargavel offers stylish apartments and independence in the heart of Bishopton
Tue, 19 May 2026 06:29:25 +0100Huge ITV show could return as star teases comeback four years after final episode
Star of the ITV show, Martin Clunes, has teased that the show could return four years after its final episode.
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help
Pension experts have warned that millions of older people, including everyone aged over 75, will miss out on new HMRC tax relief linked to the state pension.
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:41:59 +0100Scottish village gears up to host one of the UK's most prestigious sailing events
The event has been a cornerstone of the sailing calendar for more than 50 years
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:06:09 +0100UK jobless rate rises as vacancies slump to lowest level in five years
Britain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:42:44 +0100Firefighters remain at landfill site blaze a week after fire broke out
The huge blaze spread through waste collected at the facility
Tue, 19 May 2026 06:54:53 +0100Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after 'grenade' found in garden
A cordon was put in place while the device was detonated
Tue, 19 May 2026 06:31:00 +0100Scottish Enterprise arms summit role sparks backlash after Gaza emails
A Scottish Government agency is under fire for appearing alongside some of the world’s biggest arms companies at a defence industry summit in Glasgow — after internal correspondence showed government officials forced into responding to criticism ...
Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Royal Mile business bosses launch survey to 'gauge desire' for Old Town BID
Speaking to The Herald, campaign co-chairs Arthur Mustard and Kat Brogan invited local businesses to share their views via an online survey.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100Why is a Glasgow restaurant institution heading to the Supreme Court tomorrow?
The owners of one of Glasgow's best loved restaurants are heading to the Supreme Court in Glasgow on Wednesday in a bid to re-open
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Businessman funding Salmond case backs Sarwar remaining Scottish Labour leader
A musician and businessman funding the late Alex Salmond's case against the Scottish Government is backing Anas Sarwar remaining in charge of Scottish Labour.
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:34:00 +0100Nearly 100 jobs lost as Scottish engineers collapse into administration
Scottish engineering companies have collapsed into administration with all jobs lost
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:34:00 +0100Major step hailed in bid to transform 'vital cultural landmark' in Glasgow
Developers say £160m project is in line with city plan and 'breathe new life ' into Chinatown district
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:05:00 +0100Edinburgh researchers warn online child exploitation is now a global emergency
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh say online child sexual exploitation has become a worldwide public health emergency affecting millions of children.
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100John Swinney 'confident he will win the vote' as MSPs to elect new first minister
MSPs will vote for Scotland’s newest first minister following the Holyrood elections.
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:32:00 +0100Pioneering project will give Scottish Premiership club 'tools it needs to compete'
Academics at Heriot-Watt will help Falkirk FC embed capability in areas such as data analysis
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100🗳️Unspun Morning Briefing: Return of the John and a crude awakening
John Swinney is set to return as First Minister while questions over independence, North Sea policy and Holyrood’s newest faces begin shaping the next Parliament.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Racism allowed to ‘flourish’ in NHS as abuse against nursing staff surges, says RCN
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has accused health leaders and politicians of allowing racism to "flourish" in the NHS as more than 21,000 incidents of racist abuse against nursing staff have been reported across the UK in the past four years.
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:46:43 +0100DWP State Pension won’t be nearly enough for millions, new retirement warning says
A new Government-backed report says 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement, with self-employed and younger workers most at risk.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Falling full cast list for Channel 4 romantic drama starring Keeley Hawes
Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu lead the cast of the Channel 4 romantic drama Falling from Adolescence writer Jack Thorne
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:41:00 +0100Ministry of Defence boats rescue young canoeists in difficulty on Scottish loch
Ministry of Defence (MoD) boats rescued a group of young canoeists from a loch after they got into difficulty.
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:39:00 +0100Block of flats on fire in Glasgow as emergency crews battle blaze
A block of flats is on fire in Glasgow as the fire service battles the blaze.
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:54:00 +0100Channel 4 issues statement on controversial Married At First Sight allegations
Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married At First Sight UK (MAFS UK) from its streaming platforms after “very serious allegations”.
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:09:00 +0100Offshore firm fined £267k after employee falls to his death from North Sea oil rig
An offshore firm has been handed a £267,000 fine after an investigation ruled that health and safety failings resulted in an employee falling to his death through an 'unsecured' grate on a North Sea oil rig.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:41:00 +0100Police hunt van driver after collision near Edinburgh bypass roundabout
Police are searching for a van driver who failed to stop after a collision near the Sheriffhall roundabout on Edinburgh’s bypass.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:38:00 +0100Edinburgh rail passengers warned over East Coast Main Line bank holiday disruption
Passengers travelling to and from Edinburgh are being urged to plan ahead as major engineering works disrupt East Coast Main Line services over the bank holiday weekend.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:10:01 +0100'An extraordinary contribution': Tributes paid to influential Highland fiddler
Aonghas Grant presented his pupils with a red tassel once they reached a certain standard.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:08:00 +0100Newcomer and old hand to battle for leadership of capital's SNP council group
A Liberton/Gilmerton councillor, Ms Macinnes was elected in 2017 and served as deputy group leader for seven years.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:06:22 +0100Seagull plan agreed for Inverness amid claims birds have 'colonised' city
Feelings ran high in a debate over new plans to help tackle Inverness and Nairn’s seagull population.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100Fast-growing Scots law firm makes key move in London growth bid
Boss of Edinburgh law firm says hire underlines commitment to recruiting top talent in London
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:50:00 +0100Ryanair pricing update amid Middle East conflict and talks with Michael O'Leary
Ryanair has provided a pricing update amid the Middle East conflict and revealed talks with Michael O'Leary
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100College to host major health events to help tackle poor health statistics
Officials statistics suggest that people in North Lanarkshire have the lowest 'healthy life expectancy' in Scotland.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:16:59 +0100Ryanair to launch new route to Italy from Scottish airport
Ryanair is launching a new route from Prestwick Airport later this year.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:06:11 +0100🗳️Unspun: The by-election that could force the SNP's hand on oil and gas
With a by-election looming in Aberdeen South, the SNP faces pressure to clarify its position on North Sea oil and gas and voters there know the detail.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:54:00 +0100'Rare opportunity' as Scottish music venue and events space hits market for £1.4m
A Scottish music and events venue has been put up for sale for £1.4 million.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:29:36 +0100Four Celtic fans involved in city centre riot before cup final jailed
Andrew Campbell, 29, John Devine, 28, Thomas Slavin, 27, and Liam Coogans, 29, were involved in the mass disturbance in Glasgow city centre on December 15, 2024.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:22:00 +0100Only An Excuse? returns for 40th anniversary one-off World Cup episode
Scottish comedy show, Only An Excuse? will be back during the World Cup for a milestone episode.
Sun, 17 May 2026 20:04:00 +0100Major UK supermarket introducing new '£13 rule' over the next six months
The changes follow talks with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw)
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:05:22 +0100Woman facing life sentence for murdering neighbour in hammer and knife attack
Claire Kilduff bludgeoned and stabbed Ann Coll to death having also taken more than £300 from the grandmother's bank account
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:42:35 +0100Scottish shopping centre 'a magnet for anti-social behaviour'
Teenagers are continuing to cause problems with anti-social behaviour in and around Livingston shopping centre.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:38:00 +0100Scottish wildflower meadow tea wins major Chelsea Flower Show award
An Edinburgh entrepreneur has won a major RHS Chelsea Flower Show award for a sustainable herbal tea grown in a wildflower meadow.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:38:00 +0100Applications open for Edinburgh holiday hubs supporting disabled children
Applications are now open for Edinburgh’s Holiday Hub programme supporting children with disabilities and additional support needs during school holidays.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:36:00 +0100Historic tartan archive donated to Edinburgh museum for national research project
A major archive of historic tartan samples has been donated to National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh, where it will be catalogued and made available for research.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:35:00 +0100Edinburgh cinema announces huge first birthday celebrations after capital return
Edinburgh’s Filmhouse is marking one year since reopening with special screenings, live music, tours and family events across June and July.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:33:00 +0100Flying Scotsman returns to its renowned 10am Edinburgh departure time
The Flying Scotsman has returned to its historic 10am departure from Edinburgh as LNER revives the famous timetable tradition.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:25:00 +0100Two arrested in Scotland on suspicion of Belfast murder
Two men have been arrested in Scotland on suspicion of the murder of a 51-year-old in Belfast.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:22:49 +0100Swinney: I have no intention of apologising for Sinn Fein ‘move on’ comments
John Swinney has “no intention” of apologising after he urged people to “move on” from the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:11 +0100Alan Cumming slams BBC show cancellation and lack of Scots working on The Traitors
Alan Cumming has condemned the cancellation of River City and criticised The Traitors for failing to provide enough work for crew members based in Scotland.
Mon, 18 May 2026 12:33:31 +0100Major Scottish estate and farm brought to market for sale
A Scottish farm estate is being marketed for sale.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:08:00 +0100Major disruption to busy Glasgow Central train line as services suspended
A signal fault on a busy Glasgow Central train line is causing major disruption for train travellers.