A serial rapist police officer passed vetting to join the force despite a record of criminal behaviour against women

Kayden Thompson, 17, died in the single-vehicle crash on Monday

The incident happened around 3.30pm on Tuesday, 11 August

Health experts warn regular use of ketamine may lead to incontinence

Knife crime in Scotland has reached an eight-year high as funding for the No Knives, Better Lives prevention programme is cut by almost a third.

In a social media post, Ms Higgins accused a council official of "wilfully and cynically misleading councillors and the public” over proposed education cuts.

Murray Winton, co-founder of the Edinburgh-based retailer, explains why used equipment is attracting golfers of every standard

Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to extend emergency heating oil support as households brace for higher winter energy bills.

The Scottish Government's involvement in a landmark report highlighting a £200 million funding gap for universities should be a sign of progress.

Researchers argue that inclusive lessons can lead to higher attainment and the dismantling of damaging misconceptions about pupils' capabilities.

Discover the 21 Scottish destinations leading the increasingly diverse hospitality sector's focus on experiences, rather than simple accommodation

The Scottish Government wants more staff back in the office but no longer measures whether civil servants are meeting existing targets.

Thousands of Scottish households could challenge property valuations under the SNP’s planned mansion tax, ministers have been warned.

A company behind the multi-million-pound renewal of part of Scotland’s rail network has posted a 28 per cent drop in turmover.

The Scottish Government is facing renewed pressure to publish its Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan after significant under-allocation of a fund

The criteria for accessing IVF treatment on the NHS will be reviewed for potential expansion, the Scottish Government has said.

A new report has found that Scottish universities are £200 million short of what they need to maintain the sector's current size and shape.

Pernod Ricard, owner of Chivas Brothers, reports tumbling sales in the US and China

Families evacuated from Coalsnaughton after ground movement have been told their homes will be bought and demolished, leaving many residents devastated and facing an uncertain future

Councillors have approved the exploration of a compulsory purchase of 109-112 Princes Street in order to avoid the building becoming a gap site.

On Thursday, City of Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher said that the transport artery would re-open two days ahead of schedule.

The creator of Baby Reindeer and Half Man said the festival needed to be protected 'at all cost'.

Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was allegedly abducted from Glasgow's Maryhill, three people have been arrested.

The new festival is aimed at building on Edinburgh's reputation as 'a global shop window for talent, content and creative ideas'.

A man has appeared in court today accused of serious organised crime offices.

Edinburgh Waverley station has been evacuated due to a fire alarm.

Story Decorating Group has opened a new regional office in Bellshill as the major UK painting and decorating contractor expands its presence across Scotland.

The building which housed the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow has attracted 13 expressions of interest "from organisations seeking to run the building as a cultural venue."

Culture secretary Mairi McAllan pledged to get potential funding partners around the table as soon as possible to form a new 'collaboration' to pursue the project

Bakkafrost Scotland is supporting the Cowal Gathering in Dunoon as headline sponsor for the 12th consecutive year.

A petition calling on politicians to support a community run, not-for-profit, ferry company has received huge support from near and far.

More than £850,000 is being invested in Edinburgh to help children and young people access free and low-cost sports activities until March 2027.

Macfarlane boss declares recovery of Pitreavie business is major target for packaging giant

Dozens of jobs are set to be cut at a Scottish castle as the tourist attraction is struggling amid projected million-pound losses.

There will be plenty of famous names missing from The Herald's list of hotels reshaping Scotland's hospitality industry

A new train station on the outskirts of Glasgow is to open in a month's time.

Scottish law firm Aberdein Considine has strengthened its banking and debt recovery division with two senior legal appointments.

The Church of Scotland has confirmed that it has asked Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to consider looking after the Abbey Church of Dunfermline

Multibank Scotland has distributed more than five million essential items to families across Scotland since launching in 2022, helping tackle poverty and waste.

Victoria Quay has cost taxpayers nearly £10m since 2021 while much of the building sits unused. Kevin McKenna says the SNP must act now.

Parents, children and campaigners have held protests calling for more support for mothers and fathers juggling work and family life, with one attendee saying helping parents to spend more time with their children is an “investment” in the country...

A development of 43 energy-efficient social rented homes has been completed on Nimmo Drive in Govan by The JR Group for Elderpark Housing Association.

Walker’s Shortbread has won a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, recognising the Speyside family business’s continued success in global markets.

A Scottish couple have appeared in court in Sydney after they were arrested over a seizure of 107kg of ketamine in the Australian city.

A woman convicted of murdering schoolgirl Caroline Glachan has died in prison.

Speyside single malt Glen Moray has extended its partnership with the ISPS Handa Senior Open for another three years, including the 2026 event at Gleneagles.

A motorcyclist who died in a crash on the Isle of Lewis has been named.

Ratko Mladić, who was found guilty of committing genocide in the Yugoslav wars, has died at the age of 84 in The Hague.

Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter swells of Nazaré in Portugal, Scottish big-wave surfer Ben Larg and British big-wave pioneer Andrew “Cotty” Cotton enjoyed some very different waves at Red Bull Sess...

Kick Ass Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town has unveiled a colourful new beer garden created with local brewery Cold Town Beer, seating up to 45 people.