A PETITION, signed by thousands, which calls for Glasgow City Council's plans for new parking control zones in the Southside, has been "refused."

Motorists have been warned to avoid a busy rural route following an early-morning crash.

Despite being in poor health, his death came as a shock to the broadcaster

Ministers are under growing pressure to explain how the 'fired' chief executive of the publicly funded lifeline ferry operator CalMac received more than £170,000 in annual pay after being removed from his post just three days into the year.

Ministers have been urged to launch an investigation after it emerged the ‘fired’ chief executive of publicly funded lifeline ferry operator CalMac received more than £170,000 in annual pay after being removed from his post just three days into ...

The accounts for a troubled community buyout in the Outer Hebrides have not been filed on time, with directors expressing no confidence in the vice-chair of the group amid a bitter civil war

The Chewin' the Fat star has just completed an 80-date tour of Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon resigned dramatically as First Minister three years ago. What has she done since and has she essentially already bowed out of frontline politics?

Scotland’s hospitality industry has warned that pubs, clubs and restaurants face job losses and closures unless business rates relief is extended in Tuesday’s Budget, piling pressure on ministers as finances tighten and revaluation hikes loom.

The risky operation last week to seize a sanctions busting oil tanker ratchets up tensions in an already volatile world, writes Foreign Editor David Pratt

THERE was a time, not long ago when my personal code prevented me from watching footage of real-life killings on the internet.

Edinburgh-based author and entrepreneur Ronee Hulk argues Scotland must move faster, think bigger and decide whether it leads the AI era or merely hosts it.

Police appeal for information after two men threatened occupants during robbery on Cromdale Road in Kilmarnock on January 1.

Karen Gubby, 54, missing from Levenmouth since 10 January 2026. Police Scotland urge anyone with info or Riverside Retail Park dash-cam footage to call 101.

A 36-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was injured in an incident at a demolition site in Paisley.

Tributes paid to Kathleen Hood, Lisini Pub Company co-founder and Lanarkshire hospitality leader, who has died aged 81. Funeral at St Bride’s, Bothwell.

The protest was held following the attack on the South American country last week

The Met Office said that more snow is on the way for many areas

The policy, Mr Greer claims, could raise £125 million for local services every year

Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of another man in Inverness.

Police have launched a manhunt after a woman was assaulted by a man in a town's park.

Staff at a Scottish bikewear company have said they are facing redundancy with the firm closing its doors and moving to England.

A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice covers most of Scotland until 3pm on Saturday.

It is often assumed that loans for solar PV chiefly benefited those on higher incomes. But new research shows they benefited those on low incomes most

There are more than 300 events across 25 venues to choose from in the 18-day festival.

Parking attendants in Scotland's largest city say they are facing a surge in abuse and violence, with the council implored to urgently review its risk assessment policies

John Swinney has angered senior medics after he claimed corridor care conditions in A&E were "sustainable".

Nigel Farage and Reform UK are not “racist”, the party’s only MSP has said amid intense scrutiny.

Susan Aitken warns Labour’s Local Growth Fund risks cutting jobs and community programmes across Glasgow City Region.

A total of 120 sex workers have signed an open letter to MSPs urging them to oppose Ash Regan's 'Unbuyable Bill' which they argue will put them at further risk of violence.

A Scottish shopping centre has hailed the opening of ten new stores following its purchase by a retail billionaire

The Scottish company has won further support in its battle to prevent its entire board being ousted

The UK's biggest housebuilder has underlined its economic contribution as it prepares for one of the largest Scottish development projects in recent history

Jayne Jones has just become head of the new Scottish Food Commission. She talks candidly to our Writer at Large about why the SNP government needs to up its game

A woman stuck waiting for gynaecological care has told The Herald that half of her twenties have been wasted in pain and uncertainty, as experts warn Scotland’s gynaecology waiting lists are at crisis levels.

Aegon investment manager casts his eye over the big factors that will determine growth in 2026

Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) have backed strike action in a row over what a union described as a “damaging” programme of staff cuts.

John Swinney's government has lodged a court challenge against the Scottish Information Commissioner's decision to order the release of secret evidence given to the James Hamilton investigation into Nicola Sturgeon following a long running freedom of...

Road users being advised to avoid the A90 and A92 near the Stonehaven, Laurencekirk and Maryculter areas following two crashes.

A man who sexually assaulted a woman on an Easyjet flight from Naples to Edinburgh has been convicted.

After a major £3 million development at The Waterside Hotel, the wait for Scotland’s newest spa is nearly over.

The second largest council in Scotland is not planning to offer its staff the World Cup public holiday proposed by the First Minister, The Herald can reveal.

Funding opportunities to operate a free electric shuttle bus service in Glasgow are being explored by council officials according to fresh reports.

Reform UK MSP Graham Simpson has said it is 'absolute rubbish' to suggest that his party supports a second independence referendum despite comments made this week.

Scotland’s First Minister has said he is concerned his teenage son Matthew may have to fight in a war as he expressed “anxiety” at the state of the world.

A Scottish singer and songwriter has released a new track to help young people with experience of the criminal justice system record their own music in a professional studio.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of £20,000 worth of vehicle fuel.

A hotel overlooking one of the world’s most famous golf courses has been closed for renovation

The case related to a newspaper article by Dr Abu-Sitta and two social media posts on X

An export bar has been placed on an 18th century bust of John Gordon of Invergordon by Edmé Bouchardon in an effort to protect a key piece of the nation’s history.