Herald Scotland
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:31:47 +0100Man jailed for 3 years as crackdown on use of 'dodgy' Fire Sticks in the UK continues
A man has been jailed for more than three years for selling illegal IPTV subscriptions and pre-loaded Firesticks to almost 2,000 customers.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100'Women can be psychopaths’: Maureen Beattie is a female Lear, thanks to Alan Cumming
Maureen Beattie is relishing the chance to play Lear as a terrifyingly flawed mother, in a Pitlochry Festival Theatre production that mixes gallows humour, gender-flipped casting and a brutally timely look at tyranny, abuse and the human condition.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:57:55 +0100Train services to Glasgow cancelled after signalling fault
Scotrail has said tickets can be used on buses
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:28:48 +0100Orange Order march in Glasgow to close city roads for hours on Saturday
Drivers have been warned to plan ahead and avoid delays with alternate routes
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:45:23 +0100Huge Scottish seabird colony 'could take 18 years to recover from bird flu'
The colony is one of the largest in the world
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:26:42 +0100'Significant delays' predicted as airport staff announce strikes
Staff will walk out on Monday - and every second day after that
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100'Undermining trust': Ancient university faces furious row over committee appointments
In recent months, the university has been roiled by an ongoing transparency row amid plans to cut £140 million from the institution’s annual budget.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100Expert highlights latest North American renaissance in Scottish golf funding
The volume of North American involvement in Scottish golf investments has increased "noticeably" during the past two years
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:22:00 +0100Countryside rangers and police to begin late-night patrols of national park
Countryside rangers and police officers are to begin joint patrols of Cairngorms National Park as part of a campaign to support a new fire byelaw and reduce wildfire risk.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Rural Scots face 'big access issue' getting morning-after pill, doctor warns
YouGov data shows 66% of Scots fear emergency contraception is difficult to access after 10pm, as doctors call for the morning-after pill to be sold in shops.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0100Scottish shopping centre collapsed into liquidation owing £5 million
A Scottish shopping centre collapsed into liquidation owing more than £5 million.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0100Famous Scottish island candle and soap businesses reveal 'major step'
The businesses on the famous Scottish island are coming together in the 'full-circle' deal
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0100Boss of 160-year-old Scottish family firm flags 'challenging moment'
The general manager of the Scottish family-owned firm flagged a 'challenging moment'
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0100Big plans revealed for famous part of Glasgow that 'has seen better days'
Plans for Chinatown dominated a special series on the future of Glasgow in June
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100Today's cartoon is on Union Street's temporary building
Today's cartoon is on Union Street's temporary building.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:33:09 +0100ITV adventure show hosted by Ben Shepherd reportedly shelved after 1 series
The Summit is an adventure reality show hosted by Ben Shepherd that has been reportedly cancelled by ITV after one series
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100Glasgow researchers say breaking up sitting time could cut cancer death risk
University of Glasgow researchers found that replacing long periods of sitting with light movement could reduce the risk of dying from cancer.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:26:13 +0100Minister visits Bakkafrost’s sustainable salmon farming facility in Wester Ross
Scotland’s agriculture minister has visited Bakkafrost Scotland’s Applecross facility, which combines renewable energy, advanced technology and skilled rural jobs.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:20:04 +0100Scottish Government says Creative Scotland will sell iconic Glasgow arts venue CCA
Creative Scotland is seeking to sell the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) building in Glasgow following the organisation’s collapse into insolvency, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:15:07 +0100One-year countdown begins to the Tour de France departing Scottish soil
The eyes of the cycling world will turn to Edinburgh in one year’s time, when for the first time in the race’s 120-year history, the Tour de France departs from Scottish soil, with excitement building ahead of the largest free sporting spectacle ...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:03:24 +0100Free indoor beach opens at Livingston Designer Outlet to support Scottish charity
A free indoor beach has opened at Livingston Designer Outlet for the summer, with visitors encouraged to support Down’s Syndrome Scotland.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100Scots peer draws response from UK minister amid concern over SME finance
Lord Stockwood responds to concern raised by Labour peer Catherine MacLeod over access to finance for small businesses in Scotland
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:04 +0100Edinburgh residents invited to share views on community payback orders
Edinburgh City Council has launched a consultation on Community Payback Orders, inviting residents to help shape future unpaid work projects.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:42:07 +0100Former Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain to become a judge
Former Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has been appointed as a judge and will take up her new role in January.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:13:43 +0100Families can win £250 vouchers in new Summer Side Quests at GRID Braehead
Families can take on interactive challenges across GRID Braehead this summer for the chance to win £250 vouchers and other prizes.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0100Exhibition reimagining life of Virgin Mary opens at luxury Glasgow hotel
A new exhibition by Scottish artist Eve McGlynn has opened at Glasgow’s Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, with her paintings on display until July 19.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:05:52 +0100Week long Police Scotland operation identifies 10 'irregular migrants'
A Police Scotland operation targeting immigration crime across the country identified 10 'irregular migrants'
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:05:39 +0100Inside story: What's behind Sir Mark's resignation as chair of troubled HES?
The Scottish Government's heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is searching for a new chair after Sir Mark Jones resigned after just nine months.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:03:38 +0100Man gets licence to sell alcohol days after 12-month drink-driving ban
Richard Gargaro appeared before East Lothian Licensing Board just days after being convicted of driving under the influence to ask for a personal licence
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:47:59 +0100Town's long-awaited Tesco superstore to open early next year
This week Perth and Kinross Licensing Board unanimously granted a provisional licence for the supermarket, which is still under construction.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:41:36 +0100Major Scottish company agrees to be taken over
The Scottish company has agreed to a takeover valuing it at around $360 million
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:37:37 +0100Are young people right to blame AI and modern workplaces for 'one million NEET'?
Nearly one million young job seekers are NEET – not in employment, education or training – due to weaker labour markets and limited work experience access. Could partnerships and apprenticeships offer potential solutions?
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0100Edinburgh to mark Srebrenica genocide anniversary with memorial ceremony
A memorial will take place at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to mark the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide and honour more than 8,300 victims.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0100Visitor Levy funds new city centre policing team in Edinburgh city centre
A new city centre policing unit has launched in Edinburgh, with almost 50 dedicated officers funded through the city's Visitor Levy to help keep residents and visitors safe.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:52:44 +0100New tribute remembers ‘the other Loch Ness legend’ 25 years after his passing
The Loch Ness Experience has unveiled a new bust of Ronnie Bremner, the visionary founder who helped transform Loch Ness into one of Scotland’s most famous visitor destinations.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0100Video shows students storming out of graduation ceremony at ancient university
A video posted to social media shows around half a dozen graduates leaving the university’s first ceremony of the summer on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100Glasgow company questioned over 'Russian shadow fleet' tanker connection
A Glasgow-based shipping company has been questioned after a ship allegedly linked to Russia's shadow fleet docked in Europe for maintenance
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:38:36 +0100Liquidator appointed to Scottish property company after 20 years
A Scottish property rental company has been placed into liquidation.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:47:59 +0100Legal team helps Scottish power storage project reach financial close
Dentons has advised Zenobē on the Coalburn battery energy storage system, one of the UK's largest battery storage projects, as it reaches financial close.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:49 +0100Record visitor numbers for 'one of the crown jewels' of Scottish tourism
One of Scotland's most distinctive landmarks welcomed a record number of visitors last year.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0100Popular organic honey company to open third shop in Edinburgh's Canonmills area
Edinburgh Honey Co is opening its third shop in the capital, bringing honey tastings, beekeeping workshops and community events to Canonmills.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:23:45 +0100Cyclist 'fighting for life' after being hit by car
A cyclist has been left fighting for his life after being struck by a car.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0100World's tallest cinema in Glasgow to reopen after £22 million makeover
Omniplex Renfrew Street will reopen on July 10 following the first phase of a £22 million redevelopment.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:57:56 +0100New £10 million control hub to oversee one of Scotland’s busiest rail lines
A new £10 million railway control hub has opened in Glasgow to help manage one of Scotland’s busiest and most complex rail routes.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0100Family to sell landmark Scottish holiday park after 24 years for £3.75 million
Loch Lomond Waterfront Lodges in Balmaha has been put up for sale for £3.75 million as its owners prepare to retire after 24 years.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:26:26 +0100East Dunbartonshire Council decides against introduction of visitor levy
East Dunbartonshire Council has decided against the introduction of a visitor levy, which would increase the cost of overnight stays for tourists.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0100East Lothian estate receives six-figure investment from Bank of Scotland for upgrade
Dunglass Estate in East Lothian is investing in a new glass atrium to expand its wedding and events offering with support from Bank of Scotland.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Why Boston wants Tartan Army to return to city 'anytime'
Governor Maura Healey was in Boston’s Seaport neighbourhood when she saw two men in kilts amidst the glass towers and the manicured promenades of the waterfront.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Douglas Gordon and 11 other unmissable Edinburgh Film Fest premieres you need to see
The honour of opening this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) goes to Edinburgh-born director Louis Paxton and his debut feature about eccentric brother and sister Isla and Sandy, whose Scottish island home is disturbed by the arri...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:56:18 +0100CalMac ferries to carry Commonwealth Games baton to island communities
It's going to be a land and sea journey for the Kings baton relay