A 21-year-old man has died following a crash near Tarland in Aberdeenshire. Three others were taken to hospital as police appeal for witnesses.

A four-year-old boy has died after a Range Rover crashed on Drumcross Road near Bathgate in West Lothian, with Police Scotland appealing for witnesses.

Major M8 closures begin in Glasgow over two weekends, with drivers warned of delays. Here are the closure times, affected junctions and diversion routes.

North Ayrshire becomes the fourth Scottish authority to demand action over the ethics watchdog system, increasing pressure on First Minister John Swinney.

According to a Freedom of Information request, the university entered into a ‘Workshop Facilitation’ contract with PA Consulting on January 21, 2026.

Families in Argyll and Bute have been asked for their views on aligning all high school timetables and 'developing online learning opportunities'.

The SNP has demanded an emergency winter plan from Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the Bank of England raised rates to 4%, forecast inflation nearing 5%, and energy bills look set to rise by almost 29% in January.

An SNP MSP and renewables industry figures are urging the Scottish Government to let new regional councils keep business rates from onshore wind farms, with analysis suggesting the move could channel £78 million a year to rural communities.

From a telephone in a borrowed room to Scotland's largest rape crisis centre, the women behind Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis reflect on 50 years of change.

Scottish businesses are still investing and expanding, but higher interest rates and renewed cost pressures threaten to make growth harder

Portfolio of landmark Scottish hotels up for sale as Baillie Gifford chief executive reflects on 'stress' of job

The year-on-year move in Scottish house prices last month contrasted with the trend in the UK as a whole

Millions of retail investors own shares in investment trusts, but many votes go unused. Could a new US approach offer lessons for the UK?

Iona Fyfe on folk music, politics and the Scots language

Scottish Enterprise has confirmed Sanjeev Gupta's Dalzell steelworks repaid a £7m loan in full, but FOI documents reveal ministers feared the Motherwell plant faced the official receiver just weeks before.

A derelict Faifley school was deliberately set ablaze on Bonfire Night, with police launching an investigation into the wilful fire.

A mum sleeping in a living room while her two teenagers share the only bedroom in their social home is an example of the “massive problem” of overcrowding in Glasgow.

Finnieston campaigners plan a judicial review after Scottish ministers decline to call in Glasgow’s approval for 20 flats at Corunna Bowling Club.

Rail services are being disrupted after a vehicle struck a bridge.

A Rosyth councillor has renewed his plea to Forth Ports to rethink their decision on a passenger ferry from West Fife.

Stephen Flynn has said the public have “an important role to play” in ensuring Scotland’s transport network operates smoothly through the winter months.

Trainspotting creator Irvine Welsh wants to focus on film and TV projects rather than new novels in the near future.

Three people have been charged in connection with alleged offences under the Terrorism Act following a protest in support of Palestine Action in Edinburgh.

The return of an official large fireworks display at Glasgow Green is being seriously considered according to the leader of Glasgow City Council.

Plans were revealed earlier this year for the £480 million Brae of Angus development at Wellbank, near Forbes of Kingennie in Angus

A cryptocurrency gang are behind bars having been found guilty of a a large-scale dirty money operation.

Relatives of Calum Inglis have spoken of their "horror” at his death, after the company which runs HMP Addiewell and the Lothian health board admitted criminal charges in relation to the 34-year-old’s death

A former Scots football referee who secretly filmed his neighbour's naked teenage daughter was jailed today for two years and nine months. 

The £18.7 billion Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has unveiled its results and highlighted standout holdings in its portfolio

Culture secretary is facing Màiri McAllan is facing demands from a Holyrood committee to explain the origins of a planned new company dedicated to Scottish traditional music.

Staff at the Scottish Government and four of its agencies are being balloted on potential strike action in a row over a mandatory level of office working.

A statement submitted to City of Edinburgh Council outlines proposals to demolish the building and transform the site into flats, office space and a hotel.

Reform MSP Graham Simpson has broken his silence on rumours of a second defection amid SNP claims of secret talks with the Scottish Lib Dems.

A 71- year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a historic Glasgow artefact from one of the city's museums.

Amanda Mathewson, 55, looked after many more children than the eight she was allowed

A timely warning for anyone driving Highland roads this autumn

Councillor Meagher hit out at “isolated incidents of disorder” caused by troublemakers “seemingly intent on causing fear and alarm in our communities".

A striking celebration of Cairngorms creativity

Scottish Government minister Mairi McAllan condemns Bonfire Night disorder after emergency workers were attacked and seven people arrested.

A new pub with a 'rare old' 9 am licence opened its doors in Glasgow last night.

Police are studying CCTV and dashcam footage after a Dundee hit and run

UK snack subscription company SnackVerse has entered administration after four years, following ASA rulings over misleading claims.

From growing golf businesses to new technology and the evolution of clubs, Around the Greens explores the people and ideas shaping Scottish golf

Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.

Emergency crews were attacked with fireworks as disorder spread across Scotland’s cities

Newbattle Golf Club is seeking support from around 130 clubs as it tries to raise up to £40,000 while pursuing the purchase of its course

Academics have published a report accusing principal Sir Peter Mathieson and his leadership team of trying to “push through cuts without proper oversight or regulation."

A Livingston mum whose daughter, 10, travels to Germany for a rare disease drug trial is urging Scotland to pilot faster access to NHS treatments.

Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn has been accused of refusing to account for tens of millions in public money after dismissing whistleblower allegations about Sanjeev Gupta's Dalzell steelworks as matters for the company, not government.

SNP urged to launch disciplinary investigation into chief executive Callum McCaig over cancelled SPUC abortion event and alleged rule breaches.