Herald Scotland
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:28:27 +0100Police investigation after property damaged by deliberate fire in Scottish town
Police have appealed for witnesses
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:24:53 +0100Surging energy prices push inflation up to highest level since March
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation stats are out
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:02:42 +0100Probe launched into man's electrocution death on Scottish island
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) will be held at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:26:25 +0100Almost £22m in Scottish public sector fraud and error identified
Almost £22 million in public sector fraud and error has been identified, according to a watchdog.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:53:42 +0100Watch: Firefighters fight blaze after road maintenance truck explodes near Glasgow M8
Firefighters have been called to reports of an 'explosion' near the M8 motorway in Glasgow.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0100Council chiefs promise to consult gender critical groups amid EHRC guidance row
Edinburgh council chiefs have pledged to consult with gender critical groups as they develop a full response to the EHRC’s guidance on single-sex spaces.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Trump's second term sparks surge in US renters flocking to Scotland, analysis reveals
There has been a sharp rise in the number of US citizens renting properties in Scotland since Donald Trump's second and current tenure as US president began, according to new analysis.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:40:00 +0100Renowned firm behind decades of Irn-Bru adverts unveils profit of £1.1 million
A renowned Scottish creative agency has posted a swing to profit after tax.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:35:00 +0100Company chief 'incredibly proud' of £200m Scottish milestone
The head of the company in Scotland said it is 'incredibly proud' of the £200m milestone
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0100Rewilding estate hosts 'pioneering' research into nature and mental health
Rural school pupils visiting a Scottish conservation charity's rewilding estate near Loch Ness have been helping shape a "pioneering" nature-based research programme to boost young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:32:00 +0100Scotch whisky giant hires 'accomplished leader' as it pursues cost-cutting plan
Diageo says consumer goods stalwart will 'help drive the transformation' of the drinks giant
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Professor T full cast list for series 4 of ITV drama starring Ben Miller
Professor T is finally returning for a fourth series on ITV, with Ben Miller back in the title role
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:09:27 +0100‘How can I stay?’: 'Toxic' trans rights clash dominates Scottish Labour hustings
Michael Marra and Joe Fagan faced questions on women’s health, single-sex spaces and trans rights at the Scottish Labour leadership hustings.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:38:09 +0100Edinburgh festivals chief calls for 'honest conversation' on future of city's events
Lori Anderson has described Edinburgh's festivals as one of the city's 'greatest assets'.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:56 +010020-storey student block approved for site of old newspaper offices
Old newspaper offices in Glasgow city centre can be demolished to make way for a 20-storey student accommodation block and co-living homes.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:29:55 +0100'I have been totally cleared': Sturgeon says she was not considered for prosecution
Nicola Sturgeon told the Edinburgh Book Festival she had been fully cleared of wrongdoing in the SNP finances investigation.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:06:23 +0100Firefighters leave scene of Cairngorms wildfire over a month after it began
Firefighters have completed work to tackle the wildfire which affected areas of the Cairngorms National Park - over a month after it began.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:02:13 +0100Opposition councillors call on government to foot bill of Glasgow equal pay overhaul
Glasgow City Council faces a pivotal vote on a £120m equal pay framework covering nearly 24,000 staff, with 2,600 workers set to see wages cut and opposition parties demanding the Scottish Government help foot the bill.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0100Dumfries firm creates jobs to manufacture world-first recycled glass building panels
Dumfries-based VASO Global has created six jobs to manufacture structural panels made from recycled glass for the construction industry.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:15 +0100Glasgow gets Gotham City makeover for The Batman: Part II filming
Glasgow is being transformed into Gotham City once again as final preparations are being made for filming of The Batman: Part II.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0100State-backed Scottish bank urged to learn lessons as losses spiral to £110m
Sir John Elvidge delivers report on first five years of Scottish National Investment Bank
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Battle over workers' rights brewing as UK job market settles into a trough
New figures suggest employers are becoming increasingly cautious about hiring, with business groups arguing that fresh regulation could make the situation worse
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:40 +0100Edinburgh festivals join forces to replace TV industry summit set to quit city
The new initiative is aimed at ensuring talent-spotters and executives continue to flock to Edinburgh in August.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0100Stirling bakery named best in Scotland for fourth time at Food Awards Scotland
Vera Artisan Bakery & Kitchen in Stirling has been named Best Bakery in Scotland for the fourth time.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Hamas' political arm should be de-proscribed, says activist in council election bid
Mr Gregson has launched a petition urging the Home Secretary to remove Hamas’ political wing from the UK’s proscribed list of terrorist groups.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:29:07 +0100Shipwreck with treasure 'worth millions' may have been found in Firth of Forth
A decades-long search for a 17th-century ship that sank in the Forth during a violent storm may be over
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:23:05 +0100Do we really want Nicola Sturgeon and Joanna Cherry at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
Nicola Sturgeon and Joanna Cherry’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe feud showed the risks and rewards of putting politicians on stage, and why it matters for voters.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:06:45 +0100Interest in bagpipes surges following Tartan Army’s displays during World Cup
Scotland's world-famous bagpipes are striking a chord, as interest in the country's piping tradition grows following the Tartan Army’s displays during the World Cup.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:54:09 +0100Green light for first M&S store in town amid claims locals are ‘gagging for it’
Plans to open East Lothian’s first Marks & Spencer in three new retail units on the edge of Dunbar have been given the go ahead amid claims local residents are “gagging for it”.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:45:07 +0100Major city centre site faces uncertain future after fresh student flats planning blow
A major site in Dundee city centre is facing an uncertain future – after developers suffered another blow in their bid to build student flats.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:39:23 +0100Glasgow rape crisis explains why it rejected Scottish Citizens Army fundraiser
Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis has defended rejecting Scottish Citizens Army fundraising amid a growing row over immigration-linked comments.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:35:53 +0100SNP ministers take GFG Alliance to court over 'unauthorised' Lochaber transactions
Scottish ministers are taking Sanjeev Gupta's under-pressure GFG Alliance to court after discovering "unauthorised transactions" at its Lochaber aluminium smelter, The Herald can reveal.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0100Church of Scotland to sell A-listed Edinburgh church for more than £1,000,000
Greenside Parish Church, located at the base of Calton Hill on Royal Terrace, closed in 2024 following a merger with other local congregations.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:07:10 +0100The high life at sea: House martins nest on CalMac ferry
A family of house martins has become regular passengers on one of CalMac’s ferry routes after building a nest onboard.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:06:35 +0100Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma Thompson, dies aged 94
The news was confirmed by her manager Jacky Leggo, who said in a statement that she “died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all of her family”
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100The Green Welly Stop in Tyndrum put up for sale after 61 years of family ownership
The Green Welly Stop in Tyndrum has gone on the market after 61 years of family ownership, with the business continuing to trade as normal.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:51:08 +0100Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in Highlands crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A862 near Ardullie.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0100How did Scotland's state-owned shipyard reach the point of cutting 70 jobs?
As Ferguson Marine prepares to cut almost 70 jobs, we look at how Scotland's state-owned shipyard reached this point and what happens next.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:24:03 +0100Armed robber foiled by taxi driver he shot with a gun in Falkirk
An armed robber was bravely foiled by the taxi driver who he shot with a gun.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0100New £1m fund launched to help protect Scotland's historic places of worship
A new £1 million fund will help listed places of worship across Scotland meet the cost of essential repair and conservation work.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:17:53 +0100Fresh questions over neonatal capacity as Scotland presses ahead with shake-up
Angela Constance is seeking “rigorous reassurance” over neonatal capacity and staffing as Scotland presses ahead with plans to centralise intensive care.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:37:23 +0100Liquidator appointed to Scottish garden equipment retailer
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish garden equipment company
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:04:44 +0100Chef locked up after wielding hammer at ex-boss at Glasgow fine-dining restaurant
A chef who brandished a hammer at his former manager at a Glasgow restaurant amid a dispute over wages was locked up today.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Empty civil service buildings - isn't that such a waste of money?
Empty desks, echoing corridors and locked meeting rooms. That is the reality of taxpayer-funded office buildings that used to house thousands of civil servants.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Scottish civil service working from home: Our in-depth coverage in one place
Read all of The Herald's coverage of Scottish civil service working from home, from office attendance and costs to unions, policy and staff reaction.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Luxury student accommodation opens on former Lorne Hotel site in Glasgow
A new 151-room luxury student accommodation scheme has opened on Sauchiehall Street at the former Lorne Hotel site in Glasgow.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:58:40 +0100Former snooker champion Graeme Dott on trial accused of child sex abuse
Dott has denied the two charges against him
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:47 +0100Poorest Scots 216 per cent more likely to get lung cancer than wealthiest
New Public Health Scotland figures show people in the most deprived communities are 216% more likely to develop lung cancer than those in the least deprived. The gap that has grown over the past decade even as overall rates fall.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:25:32 +0100Man left seriously injured after attack by masked gang
Police have appealed for witnesses
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:22:34 +0100Aperol Spritz served on trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Manchester Airport
Passengers travelling from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Manchester Airport can now enjoy an Aperol Spritz onboard TransPennine Express trains.