Herald Scotland
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:13:29 +0000Rail passengers warned as fault hits busy route in Glasgow
Services could be delayed or cancelled
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:37:00 +0000Big Country and Jacob Alon lead latest GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards winners
They join previously announced winners David Byrne, Susan Boyle, The Fratellis and Cammy Barnes for this year's ceremony, which will take place at Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom on host on Saturday, November 7
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:27:00 +000074p in every pound goes to tax as Scot whisky industry sounds alarm
Scotch whisky drinkers are handing over 74p in every pound to the taxman as the industry warns that soaring costs and falling sales are threatening jobs across Scotland.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Iona residents offer 'epic' offshore wind farm protest painting to Guggenheim
Iona residents offer Saint Columba painting to Guggenheim Bilbao, protesting Iberdrola’s MachairWind offshore wind farm and its impact on heritage landscape
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Edinburgh University study abroad cuts could cost nearly £10m in lost tuition
Now, The Herald can reveal that an academic-led financial analysis claims that the ensuing reputational damage could cost the university millions of pounds.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Revealed: High school pupils across Scotland face huge variation in subject options
Teachers and school leaders say the problems are being caused by a shortage of qualified secondary school teachers.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0000Liquidator appointed to Scottish stove and fireplace company
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish stove and fireplace company.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000Watches of Switzerland reveals it has examined potential move to US market
Watches of Switzerland boss Brian Duffy reveals the group has examined a US listing as it expands its Rolex boutique in Glasgow
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000Scotland bans under-18s from buying all nicotine and herbal smoking products
Under new rules, Scotland bans under-18s from buying nicotine pouches, strips, pearls and herbal smoking products; retailers must register by April 29.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000The Scottish college generating £12 for every £1 of public funding
Dumfries and Galloway College generated an estimated £1420 million in annual economic and social benefits for Scotland last year.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000BBC Radio Scotland’s weekly audience falls by more than 90,000
Research by RAJAR shows the station’s weekly reach has fallen 10.8% in three months, reversing gains made previously. The results follow a backlash from some listeners over axed shows and presenters.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0000Public services shake-up leaves 'unanswered questions' over jobs and timescales
Cosla and trade unions warn Scotland’s council shake-up leaves workers uncertain over jobs, staff transfers and timescales.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0000Today's cartoon is on the Chancellor's Budget and its implications for whisky
Today's cartoon is on the Chancellor's Budget and its implications for whisky
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000Scottish patients face 'postcode lottery' in access to latest medicines
ABPI report finds a postcode lottery in NHS Scotland access to SMC-approved medicines, with wide variation in GLP-1 and cholesterol drug prescribing rates.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:01:44 +0000Skye's Broadford Hospital damaged by recent storms
Broadford Hospital on the Isle of Skye has experienced water damage as a result of the recent storms.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:25:15 +0000Historic Dundee villa with art gallery origins heading to auction
The Vine, a Category A-listed neo-Greek villa in Dundee's sought-after West End, is set to go under the hammer in November with a guide price of £475,000
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:49:41 +0000Hundreds of homes across Scotland still without power after Storm Boelo damage
Hundreds of homes across Scotland are still without power on Wednesday following damage from Storm Boelo.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:29:07 +0000Healey offers 'breathing space' but OBR warns of year with no real earnings growth
Chancellor John Healey's Budget offers a £100 one-off payment to 20 million households and extends energy bill relief, but the OBR warns that living standards will stall in 2027 as the Iran conflict drives inflation to 3.5%
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:23:05 +0000New theatre and town hall plans for Falkirk take step forward
Plans for a new theatre and town hall for Falkirk took a step forward this week as the team behind the project revealed more of their ambition for the venue.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:39:12 +0000Scottish tour operator wins double at world tourism 'Oscars'
An Edinburgh-based small-group tour operator has been voted leading tour operator at the World Travel Awards.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:36:11 +0000Gilruth says Burnham holding back for snap election as Budget 'leaves Scotland short'
Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has warned that Scotland faces a real-terms cut of around £650m next year despite the UK Budget's headline boost.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000Exam board under fresh pressure as it admits altering key report after publication
Qualifications Scotland changed the Higher History course report as data shows national average score of 3.1% in an important course component.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000‘Damp squib’: Scottish businesses deliver their verdict on the Budget
Whisky and hospitality leaders hit out at mounting costs as Scottish investors find reasons for optimism in the Chancellor’s Budget
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0000Stark contrasts at the heart of Healey’s first Budget
There were a couple of stark contrasts at the heart of John Healey’s first Budget.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0000Renfrew Bridge closed for several months after Storm Boelo flooding damage
£117m Renfrew Bridge will close for several months after Storm Boelo flooding damaged electrical systems, while the Clyde remains open to river traffic.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:47:03 +0000Three men jailed for 'brutal' attack on football fan after Old Firm derby
Three men from Northern Ireland have been jailed for a "brutal" assault following the Scottish Cup quarter final between Rangers and Celtic.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:32:20 +0000Man caught plotting to abuse two boys in major cross-border police probe jailed
A Scots paedophile caught plotting to abuse two boys in a major cross-border police probe has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:20:01 +0000Tour de France bosses honoured for role in bringing Grand Départ to Edinburgh
Two Tour de France bosses have been awarded honorary degrees by Edinburgh Napier University, ahead of the race setting off from the city next year.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0000Tommy Robinson convicted of harassing journalists who feared a ‘vigilante’ attack
Tommy Robinson convicted of harassing Daily Mail journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, causing fear of violence, with sentencing on December 16.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000At least 64 dead as high-speed trains collide in central Spain
Spain train crash kills at least 30 after two high-speed RENFE and IRYO trains collide near Toledo, derailing two carriages and suspending rail services.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:20:52 +0000'Hammer blow' for north east as Acorn project loses £200m funding promise in Budget
The Acorn carbon capture project at St Fergus has been left without confirmed grant funding in the Budget, as the UK Government diverted £200 million towards defence and prioritised clusters in Teesside, Merseyside and North Wales, putting 15,000 No...
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0000Scottish Greens accuse 2026 Budget of letting oil and gas giants ‘off the hook’
Scottish Greens’ Ross Greer accuses the UK Government of sparing oil and gas giants in the 2026 Budget as fuel poverty and energy bills soar in Scotland.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:58:24 +0000Bomb squad called to report of possible ordnance at Glasgow tenement
Bomb squad officers were called to a Glasgow tenement after the discovery of a suspicious device.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:03 +0000Estate agents reveal Edinburgh's 'best' neighbourhood — and the most affordable
It's Scotland's capital - and now its neighbourhood have been rated
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:57 +0000Retail chain owned by family for 35 years reveals ‘modest’ sales rise to £74m
A Glasgow retail chain that lists prominent businessman Stefan King as the ultimate controlling party and has around 50 stores has revealed a 'modest' sales rise to £74 million
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:39:39 +0000'Ageing' railway bridge over Dundee to Aberdeen line to be replaced
A £3m project to replace an "ageing" railway bridge in Laurencekirk is due to begin next week.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0000UK launches data centre covenant in 2026 Budget with jobs and water protection rules
UK Government unveils British data centre covenant, requiring local jobs, community investment and water protection in return for faster grid connections.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0000Scotland's viral capybara Bru has new siblings as Edinburgh Zoo welcomes triplets
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes three capybara pups born to Luna and Rodney, months after viral sensation Bru became Scotland’s first capybara born in 18 years.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:11:25 +0000New rural tourism destination at Victorian house poised for approval
Ambitious plans to establish a sought-after rural tourism destination at a late 18th century property in a Scottish Borders village are poised for approval.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0000Budget 2026: UK Government backs new outdoor arena beside Hydro and Armadillo
The UK Government has pledged £6 million to unlock the first phase of an overhaul and expansion of the home of the Hydro and Armadillo venues in Glasgow.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:03:16 +0000Former C&A building on Sauchiehall Street could be turned into 'boutique' hotel
The former C&A building on Sauchiehall Street could be turned into a “boutique” hotel under a new plan.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000Edinburgh University students to hold cow-themed rally over 'cash cows' jibe
Edinburgh UCU members have been on strike for five weeks, following the news that 90 programmes are set to be ‘taught out’ from 2027.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0000Specialist vessel deployed to search for two missing men and fishing boat off Lewis
NLV Pharos will join MAIB searches off the Isle of Lewis for missing fishermen Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison and fishing boat Kilda from October 30.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000Man dies after three-vehicle crash in the Scottish Borders
A 43-year-old man has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A6089 near Gordon in the Scottish Borders. Police Scotland appeal for witnesses.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000‘Food can look good on Instagram, but what happened to cooking from the heart?’
Carlo Carozzi is the chef-owner of Brasas by The Peruvian at Edinburgh Street Food and the owner of The Bonnington in Leith. This week, he takes on our Q&A.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:46:00 +0000Former presiding officer given honorary doctorate for 'fostering respectful debate'
Alison Johnstone, who has also served as a Lothian MSP and City of Edinburgh councillor, received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0000CalMac accused of systemic ferry failures as islanders demand independent probe
Cumbrae residents demand an independent CalMac review after ferry disruption, lengthy queues and concerns over replacement vessels and service planning.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0000Trial set for seven accused of damaging Trump Turnberry in alleged terror-linked case
Trial set for February 14, 2028, for seven accused of damaging Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in an alleged offence with a terrorist connection.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:49:19 +0000Calmer weather follows in the wake of double-storm disruption
Scots are set for calmer weather after a battering of wind and rain from two autumn storms.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000New Glasgow pub launches £8 Sunday roast made 'especially for dogs'
A Glasgow pub is launching a new Sunday roast dish especially for dogs, created by a head chef with Michelin-starred kitchen experience.