Herald Scotland

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:36:00 +0000
'It’s the realisation that we are the most educated people in the building'
As traditional golf clubs increasingly adopt modern business structures, growing numbers of PGA professionals are moving into general management

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:55:00 +0000
Top official at Scots university quits as institution deals with 'toxic' culture
An independent review of the university’s culture found that the institution was blighted by “cultural and behavioural challenges”.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:53:10 +0000
'We're thrilled': US chicken wings giant to open in Scottish leisure park
A US chicken wings giant has hailed the opening of a new location at one of Scotland’s largest retail parks

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:25:03 +0000
How much will my energy bills increase as Scottish Power unveils £12bn upgrade scheme
Scottish Power will undertake a major rewiring scheme across its network following the green light from Ofgem on Thursday.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:18:00 +0000
A watery grave? Scots to be offered 'sustainable alternative' to cremation
It is the first major change to the burial system since 1902, when cremation was legally introduced. 

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Katie Archibald on her "good" year, Glasgow 2026 and where she finds joy
Nearly 12 years after her first Commonwealth Games appearance, at Glasgow 2014, Katie Archibald has become one of the first cyclists to be selected for Team Scotland and is already looking forward to returning to Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Gam...

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:42:52 +0000
Prime Minister to visit Glasgow today to highlight action on poverty
The Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Glasgow today to highlight measures announced last week in the Budget.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:28:51 +0000
Luxury car deliberately set on fire in Scots town, sparking police probe
The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and no injuries were reported. 

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:18:00 +0000
'Dog whistle': Nigel Farage lambasted over Glasgow 'cultural smashing' claim
Farage added: “This is not diversity, as the left always preaches. This actually is the cultural smashing of Glasgow."

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
What Scotland could learn from Norway's student loans policy
Writing off student loans and offering cash incentives could help boost dwindling populations in rural Scotland, according to a new report.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +0000
Irish police say sex-buyer ban did not lead to fewer people advertising sex work
MSPs have been told that legislation banning payment for sex in Ireland did not curb the advertising of sex work.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Grayson Perry masterpiece bought by National Galleries Scotland for half its value
National Galleries Scotland has secured a major Grayson Perry print for £30,000 — almost half its valuation — thanks to a generous discount.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:34:00 +0000
Historic Scottish pub in ‘heart of world-famous whisky country’ for sale
A 'slice of history' pub on a Scottish whisky trail is being marketed for sale

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:33:00 +0000
'Real risk': Campaign hammers home threat to Scotland's high streets
Retail and hospitality groups ramp up pressure on Scottish Government ahead of Budget

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:32:00 +0000
Scots production firm which worked with Harrison Ford secures funding deal
LS Productions plans to move into new markets after accessing £800,000 growth loan

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:31:00 +0000
Scots hotel firm bids to preserve 'grandeur' of historic property
Apex managing director outlines plans for traditional Scottish hydro hotel

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:30:00 +0000
Herald journalist wins national award for work on hydropower energy in Scotland
Brian Donnelly, Business Audience Editor at The Herald, has been named Journalist of the Year by the British Hydropower Association

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:30:00 +0000
Beeks maintains momentum with new contract wins
Beeks Financial Cloud has secured two significant contracts worth a combined £3.4 million

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:05:00 +0000
UK and Norway sign defence pact to hunt Russian submarines off Scotland
The UK and Norway are to sign a defence pact that will see their navies operate a combined fleet of warships to hunt Russian submarines in the North Atlantic.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:33:00 +0000
Scottish creative agencies take leap into employee ownership
Two Scottish creative and media agencies have unified and become employee owned.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
NHS 'financially unsustainable' despite additional funding, SNP ministers warned
Scotland's public sector watchdog has warned SNP ministers that the NHS is "financially unsustainable" despite additional funding.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:55:15 +0000
Museum staff ‘devastated’ after drawings worth £500k destroyed in stolen van blaze
Museum staff are “devastated” after drawings worth £500,000 were stolen and destroyed, the director has said.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:40:34 +0000
Glasgow bookstore named among 11 best indie bookstores in the world
Founded by Aimee Bea Ballinger in 2016, the Glasgow bookstore seeks to promote books with a focus on art, experimental writing, counterculture and queer history.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:04:08 +0000
Scottish Billionaire brothers purchase large area of land at industrial estate
The owners of McGill's Bus Group have purchased a large plot of land in Renfrew.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:48:36 +0000
Controversial wind farm back on the agenda
A controversial Hawick wind farm bid which has raised the hackles of town councillors in the past is back on the agenda.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:06:41 +0000
Concerns over remit and independence of new Scottish Government grooming gang review
The Scottish Government has announced a national review into how agencies handle allegations of group-based child sexual abuse,. Ministers say the findings will shape whether a full inquiry follows.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:25:32 +0000
'Mixed emotions': Beloved Glasgow cafe to close after 20 years of trading
Beloved Glasgow West End cafe Cafe Circa closes after 20 years, with owners sharing an emotional message and customers expressing heartfelt tributes.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:30:52 +0000
David Tennant rails against 'stupid' theatre cuts and 'throttling' of future talent
The Scottish stage and screen star says he is 'selfishly relieved' he is not starting out as an actor today.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Scottish space sector lands further vote of confidence at Glasgow conference
Scotland’s space sector is in line for a share of fresh funding from the UK Space Agency

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:21:00 +0000
Under-threat Scottish golf club secures stay of execution
Local backers have stepped in with a temporary reprieve for a Scottish golf course under threat of closure

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:33:25 +0000
'There is no fuel': Drivers warned as power outage forces closure of service station
Drivers using the M9 are being warned to plan ahead due to the closure of a service station.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Nicola Sturgeon's remarks on female leaders - was it egotistical or fair?
The 'classic Nicola Sturgeon ego' has been blamed for the former first minister's remarks about future female leadership in Holyrood.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:22:28 +0000
Engineer who objected to trans women using female toilet loses tribunal case
A female engineer who objected to trans women using female toilets has lost her discrimination case against Leonardo UK after a tribunal dismissed all claims.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:46:32 +0000
Funeral plans confirmed for school pupil who died after becoming unwell on bus
Finlay Rutherford died after falling unwell on a bus last week.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:32:35 +0000
Scot arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of spying for Russia
A Dunfermline man has been arrested in Ukraine, on suspicion of spying for Russia.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:14:15 +0000
Jet2 announces launch of new flights and holidays from Glasgow Airport
A British airline and tour operator has announced the launch of flights and holidays to Egypt from Glasgow Airport.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:52:19 +0000
Drivers killed woman after racing each other at speeds of up to 111mph on A70
Two drivers killed a much-loved mother after going at speeds of up to 111mph.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
Nigel Farage says Glasgow is being 'culturally smashed' over language barrier
Farage has pledged to focus on the issue of migration ahead of a rally in Falkirk this weekend.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:56:00 +0000
Islanders' bid to purchase headquarters of largest employer on Hebridean isle
Residents on the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides have launched a bid to purchase the headquarters of Project Trust.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:11:04 +0000
Police appeal after man stabbed in murder bid in St Andrews
Police are appealing for information following an attempted murder in St Andrews on Wednesday. Around 1.45am, officers were called to a report of a 40-year-old man injured after being seriously assaulted on Boase Avenue.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:25:16 +0000
Man arrested following fatal crash in Glasgow
The crash happened around 8.45pm on Tuesday at a crossing island near to the entrance for Burger King and Starbucks.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:18:52 +0000
Owner jailed after bull breed dog starved to death in Kilmarnock residence
Bruce was found deceased by Scottish SPCA investigators following a call to the charity’s tipline. 

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:40:17 +0000
Pubs giant gets green light for new hotel in ‘vibrant corner’ of Scottish city
Plans for a new Scottish city centre hotel have been approved.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:27:08 +0000
Tories accuse Constance of ‘lying’ as they weigh vote of no confidence in minister
Angela Constance has been accused of 'lying' to Parliament with the Tories saying her position is a untenable.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:51:00 +0000
Ex-teacher who abused 18 girls at residential school spared jail term
The girls - sent there for supposed "short-term respite" from their homes - were force fed, assaulted, humiliated and left in tears.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:37:36 +0000
Two new shops open at Glasgow shopping centre just in time for Christmas
Themed products on sale include t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and the official Still Game board game.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:19:41 +0000
'Not so good': Health update on Sir Billy Connolly shared by Peter Kay
Sir Billy retired from comedy in 2018 following a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:08:57 +0000
Four men arrested after police cordon off Glasgow city centre road
Four men have been arrested after police cordoned off William Street in Glasgow overnight.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:51:53 +0000
Global Netflix favourite to open UK tour in Glasgow - with a magical twist
This will mark the UK live stage debut for the preschool sensation, which is produced by DreamWorks Animation.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:20:15 +0000
'It's done': Borders library sold to private buyer after campaign to keep it
The Carnegie Library in Jedburgh was closed by the Scottish Borders Council during the pandemic.

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