Herald Scotland

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:49:23 +0100
Convicted killer Raymond McCourt detained by police after prison escape
A convicted killer who was reported missing after failing to return to HMP Castle Huntly has been found by police.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:29:30 +0100
Glasgow Film Theatre to celebrate Gene Hackman with mini-season
The Glasgow Film Theatre will celebrate the life of the late Gene Hackman with a season of classics.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:07:25 +0100
Homeless hotel owners see a massive jump in cash from council
The owners of hotels for homeless people in Glasgow have seen a huge increase in income from the council.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:01:23 +0100
ANZAC Day memorial service takes place in Glasgow cemetery
A service has taken place to commemorate ANZAC Day in Glasgow on Friday morning.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:20:01 +0100
Scots with learning disabilities struggling to find suitable housing
People with learning disabilities are still facing barriers to suitable housing in Scotland due to a “postcode lottery”, research has found.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100
St Andrews Bakery teams up with Scottish Golf for expansion drive
St Andrews Bakery has been named official snack partner of Scottish Golf in a "hugely important" deal for the business

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Disillusioned Scotland: Poll finds widespread anger and disconnection from politics
New polling reveals Scots feel anxious, exhausted and angry — with trust in political parties and politicians at rock bottom. But most say they want leaders who build consensus.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:33:00 +0100
Profits fall at historic Scots building society amid 'economic challenges'
Chief executive Paul Denton has presided over doubling of assets in five years

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Hotel dating back 400 years in 'affluent' Scottish village brought to market
A hotel that was opened as a coaching inn 400 years ago is being marketed for sale

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Scottish landmark designed by MI6 building architect goes on market
The building designed by the renowned architect is being marketed for development

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Lulu to receive honorary doctorate from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Pop singer Lulu, a pioneering jazz musician and a theatre visionary will all be given honorary doctorates from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Plans for 'one of the UK's largest' hydro energy plants at famous Scottish loch
A family-owned energy firm has lodged plans for a £3 billion hydropower storage project

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:34:00 +0100
CalMac rival hands new vessel deal to English shipyard
Boss of Dunoon-based operator hails 'commercially compelling case' tabled by Cammell Laird

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100
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Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100
The Herald 's latest series: Scotland's Forgotten Children: Poverty in Focus
Next week, The Herald launches an investigation into child poverty in Scotland. Join us as we investigate whether the Scottish Government can meet its ambitious targets.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Glasgow engineering giant cheers City as £650m acquisition nears completion
Shares in Scottish company rise 5% after buoyant start to the year

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:59:42 +0100
Why is there a 'murder hole' marked on maps in Galloway?
Walkers in Galloway have been taking the route for decades, despite the ominous name

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:18:26 +0100
Center Parcs unveils further details for proposed Scottish site
Center Parcs has revealed further details about its plans for the proposed holiday village in the Scottish Borders.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100
First Minister promises government is 'reviewing' rural schools mothballing guidance
First Minister John Swinney has said the government is reviewing guidance on mothballing to ensure decisions "better reflect" the needs of rural families.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:07:05 +0100
Ping-pong pensioner still king of the swingers at 81-years-old
The wiff-waff veteran, 81, still turns up at Drumchapel Table Tennis Club twice a week to play and be part of a community

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:24:38 +0100
Ian Murray switches on new Moray wind farm with energy for over a million homes
A new offshore windfarm has been switched on by the Secretary of State for Scotland

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:29:07 +0100
Much-loved comedy club to move to new venue after 25 years
The Stand Comedy Club has announced it is moving to The Lansdowne Church, formally Websters Theatre, on Great Western Road.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:29:24 +0100
Swinney urged to remove male prisoners from women’s jails after landmark ruling
John Swinney is facing renewed calls to remove trans-identified male prisoners from women’s jails after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of sex.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:11 +0100
Girl, 12, hospitalised as police called to Aberdeen school after incident
A 12-year-old girl has been taken to hospital for treatment after being injured in an incident at an Aberdeen school.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:26:54 +0100
Driver who killed woman metres away from another fatal collision admits guilt
A DRIVER mowed down a woman to her death metres away from another fatal collision.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:26:20 +0100
Sneak peek: Scotland's Home of the Year heads to Orkney
Episode two will stop off in Stromness, Orkney, home of ‘Harbour View’, the dream dwelling of incomer Amanda Tickle

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:38:25 +0100
‘Oldest remaining building society in world’ doubles in size in last five years
The Scottish firm posted record balances for both savings and mortgages

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:36:28 +0100
People urged to join archaeological dig at Scotland's Fort of the Maeatae
People are being asked to join an archaeological dig at Scotland's Fort of the Maeatae.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:54:21 +0100
First Minister John Swinney to attend major climate event in Glasgow
First Minister John Swinney will headline one of the biggest environmental events to be held in Glasgow since COP26

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:32:18 +0100
University of Edinburgh: 350 staff take voluntary severance
Edinburgh University says 350 staff have taken voluntary severance, saving £18m — but further cuts and job losses may still lie ahead.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:58:16 +0100
First Minister John Swinney to attend funeral of Pope Francis
First Minister John Swinney will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican City

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:33:21 +0100
'Never considered myself an artist': Edinburgh pensioner to stage exhibition
An 88-year-old man from Edinburgh who rediscovered a passion for painting later in life will put on an exhibition at the nursing home in which he resides

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:59:42 +0100
'Breast cancer is not pink': New play to tell untold stories of dealing with disease
A new play is to explore the untold stories of living with breast cancer and will premiere in May.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:08:11 +0100
Arran reptile population 'decimated' as ranger service reveals impact of wildfire
The group responsible for looking after Goatfell and Brodrick Country Park has revealed a fire has ‘decimated’ its reptile population.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:59 +0100
Families could be stuck on Scottish housing list for more than 100 years
Families could be waiting more than 100 years for a social rented home with three or more bedrooms in Glasgow.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:43:04 +0100
Poll: Did Maggie Chapman's Supreme Court comments help or hinder trans community?
Maggie Chapman's comments have been criticised by some sections, but is she helping or hindering the trans community?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:31:19 +0100
New Moray wind farm will get UK 'off the fossil fuel rollercoaster'
A Scottish wind farm hoped to power up to 1.3 million homes will help the UK in “getting off the fossil fuel rollercoaster”, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said ahead of it being switched on.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Innovative pilot scheme pairing entrepreneurs with pupils hailed a success
A pilot scheme allowing Scottish schoolchildren to learn from some of the country’s brightest entrepreneurs has been deemed a success – with plans now in place to roll it out across the country.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Scots researchers produce life-saving new blood test for developing countries
A Scottish university has helped produce a new blood test that can help identify infectious diseases and save lives across the developing world.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:35:00 +0100
Kate Forbes flags 'very clear lines' on any Prestwick Airport sale
'Very clear lines' on any Prestwick Airport sale highlighted by Kate Forbes

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:34:00 +0100
Royal Bank chief pledges to 'not open floodgates of risk' as executive pay hiked
Chairman declares bank is 'on verge of a full return to private ownership'

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Scott Wright: Critical challenge rears head as Perthshire resort rings the changes
Pressing need for investment as Scots tourism competes on global stage

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Hotel overlooking ‘picturesque’ Scottish harbour brought to market
A hotel and apartments on a popular Scottish coastal tourist are being marketed for sale

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Live music venues contributed £14m to economy last year but operated on thin profits
The Scottish Government is being urged to enforce rates relief for grassroots music venues, with a report finding they subsidised live music by £14million last year

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:32:37 +0100
Emma Caldwell family welcome judge appointment to inquiry
The family of the murdered 27 year-old hopes the newly-appointed judge will "shine a glaring spotlight" on policing and the Crown office.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Universal Orlando Resort to illuminate Edinburgh Castle for epic projection show
To celebrate the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe on 22nd May 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will illuminate Edinburgh Castle, like never before, with a world class projection display to showcase the five immersive worlds of their newest them...

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
‘John Swinney’s summit is welcome but it can’t simply be a photo op’ 
After attending the First Minister’s summit, the general secretary for Scottish Trades Union Congress has welcomed the talks but has warned against it simply becoming a photo op.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
John Swinney urged to make economic growth ‘preeminent priority’
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is urging the First Minister to make economic growth the “preeminent priority” in his upcoming ‘Programme for Government’ next month.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:30:00 +0100
Camley's cartoon on safeguarding democracy
The Herald cartoon today focuses on the safe-guarding democracy summit held in Scotland yesterday.

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