Planned protests targeting a school in Glasgow which offers English lessons to immigrant parents have been described as "misguided and toxic"

Members of Scotland's largest community buyout are attempting to force out three members of the board and convert the enterprise into a charity

Members of the public will get the chance to own an original artwork by the illustrator of The Gruffalo, published in The Herald Magazine last Christmas

For Women Scotland used an award speech at The Herald's Politician of the Year Award to condemn the Scottish Government's policy on transgender prisoners.

Officers advised councillors not to attend a public consultation on a controversial school project, inflaming concerns about transparency.

MSPs are demanding to know why they were not told of key evidence when Angus Robertson appeared before them to answer questions on Historic Enivronment Scotland.

Lord Robertson of Port Ellen paid tribute to the Scottish press as he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Herald's Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, held in association with ScottishPower.

Lawyers are calling for "clarity" from Scotland's courts over how they will respond to a landmark ruling over what evidence can be heard in sexual offence trials.

The billionaire businessman behind a string of Scottish shopping centre acquisitions has bagged his biggest prize

Discover how Dear Green’s ambitious Glasgow expansion is transforming Scotland’s speciality coffee scene, boosting capacity, sustainability and community impact.

Extreme concentration in US equity markets underlines the importance of diversity when investing

'The Church of Scotland has not always in the past been kind to people like me who are Roman Catholics,' says historian Sir Tom Devine but he believes its demise has robbed the nation of a set of values with which to lead a "decent way of life"

Today's cartoon is on the story that John Swinney has been accused of “breaking his promise” to workers at Mossmorran after ExxonMobil’s decision to permanently close its Fife ethylene plant, putting more than 400 jobs at risk. See the story he...

This rugged and breathtaking island in Scotland is home to one of the 'most remarkable' and bumpiest football pitches in the world.

Sales fell by 12% last year amid efforts to cut down on discounting and deter "serial returners" who buy little

Venison burgers and an end to “dash and go” dining have been proposed among measures aimed at reducing food waste in Highland schools.

Work is well underway at Irvine’s historic Seagate Castle, owned by North Ayrshire Council, to help preserve it for generations to come.

A New Lidl store is set to be delivered in Dunfermline after a planning application was given the green light – despite a late challenge from Tesco.

There were two highly unusual aspects to Celtic's annual meeting

A decision not to reinstate missing items on the statues of military figures in George Square has been made by council officials who deemed them inappropriate. 

A provisional premises licence has been granted for a new £650,000 Tesco store in the sprawling new Montgomerie Park housing development in Irvine.

An accountancy boss has warned that a Glasgow city centre area has become so dangerous he asks staff not to work late.

Greggs has opened its new shop in Livingston, creating 15 new jobs for the area.

The tiny inn is run by a husband-and-wife with a team of local staff

Major expansion plans from a top Irvine hotel have been given the green light by licensing chiefs.

A landmark aparthotel development in a Scottish city centre has been put up for sale.

A recap in pictures of The Herald's Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, held in association with ScottishPower.

Scotland's largest city could be set to double up as the crime-ridden metropolis for a fourth time for The Batman 2.

A man accused of murdering a dog walker by shooting him with a shotgun will stand trial next year.

A man who crushed a teenager against a turnstile in an attempt to enter Celtic Park has been given 112 hours of unpaid work.

The judgment in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal against NHS Fife is due in the "coming weeks".

Visitors to the Palace of Holyroodhouse are now able see the State Apartments decked with glistening Christmas trees, garlands, and a 'magnificent' table display.

Scotland’s arts sector is warning that increasing pressure on cultural leaders may drive talent away, raising fears about the long-term health of the industry.

The National Trust for Scotland has commenced the next phase of its major infrastructure project on Staffa as it continues to invest in the visitor experience on the beloved island.

Inverness Airport has announced a new air connection between Inverness and Birmingham, bringing back a route that passengers have requested in recent years.

All jobs at have been saved at a Scottish distillery after the St Andrews-based business was rescued from administration by new owners.

Ofgem’s price cap has gone up - meaning higher bills for everyone

Head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard sees "more and more opportunities" in Scotland's biggest city

Temperatures fell as low as minus 11C overnight as the UK’s cold snap continued.

Located on the rugged Aberdeenshire coast, the course has welcomed a procession of dignitaries throughout its history

The fault was reported just after 6:30am

Scotland’s social care system is buckling under a £320m funding gap in this year alone that experts say could lead to breaches of the law

Long-time presenter questions shift to play 'more mainstream, easy listening tracks'.

A new Scottish city centre landmark is seen rising from the ground in seconds in a new time-lapse video

A pub and restaurant in a historic Scottish town is being offered for lease

The draft Climate Change Plan published this month places forestry at the heart of climate policy and opens the way for communities, farmers, land managers and investors to work together towards shared national goals, writes David Robertson of Scotti...

In today’s climate of economic uncertainty and market volatility, investors are searching for assets that offer stability, growth, and increasingly green credentials.

Lizzie McFadzean, Partner, Land & Rural Business at Gillespie Macandrew looks at the implications for Scottish forestry contained in the newly passed Land Reform Bill

Cancer Research UK and ScottishPower are united in driving research on early detection and better treatments during Lung Cancer Awareness Month

THE veteran rock star Neil Young is to play the Glasgow Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park, it has been announced.