Herald Scotland

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:45:00 +0100
Capital crowned Europe's most expensive city for tourist accommodation
That is the highest figure of all of the fifty European cities that were surveyed, followed by Barcelona at £457, Dublin at £445, and Madrid at £418.

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:44:00 +0100
Glasgow ban on public drinking 'locked in place' until at least 2029
Glasgow's blanket ban on outdoor drinking will not be reviewed until 2028 - despite councillors in a bordering area now considering whether a similar ban there is still necessary.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:38:28 +0100
Crash closes busy road between two Scottish towns
Emergency services are at the scene

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:20:56 +0100
'Dozens of people looking for work for every vacancy in some parts of Scotland'
The crisis facing Scotland's jobless revealed

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:33:33 +0100
Fire crews battle blaze at former steelworks near Glasgow into the night
The fire sent plumes of smoke over Glasgow

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Home of Royal Highland Show to become year-round culture quarter for Edinburgh
More live music events, exhibitions and theatre productions to be staged under new blueprint for historic site.

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:54:34 +0100
A9 reopened near Dunkeld after Tesco lorry fire
The major fire shut the road for 12 hours

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Home of Royal Highland Show for last 66 years set to be renamed
Venue rethink is expected to help Edinburgh step up competition with Glasgow for major concerts, exhibitions and theatre productions.

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Council criticised for hiding the 'true scale' of school absences for island pupils
Critics say the council's current policy could be hiding the reality of the educational disruption faced by pupils from some island communities.

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
‘Blot on the landscape’: Anger over giant Scottish AI data centre
Campaigners have criticised plans for a 600MW hyperscale data centre in Fife, warning of impacts on energy use, prices and the landscape.

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:38:00 +0100
Major high street fashion retailer collapsed into administration owing over £35m
A popular fashion retailer collapsed into administration owing more than £35 million.

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:33:00 +0100
'Sorry, not sorry': Bank chief's comments on AI should worry us all
Controversial comments from Standard Chartered boss showed little care for impact of AI on jobs

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Net zero firms support 105,000 jobs in Scotland as oil and gas layoffs mount
Growth in clean energy job numbers generates benefits across Scotland amid concern about economic fallout from Iran war.

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
New creative and events hub opens in Edinburgh's historic Old Fishmarket Close
CODE Concepts has opened The Pend, a new creative hub and events space on Old Fishmarket Close in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Reopening curtain-raisers for revamped Edinburgh theatre revealed
MP-turned-comic Mhairi Black and magician Kevin Quantum will be among the first performers to take to the new stage.

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Boost for Glasgow as renewables pioneer commits to financial services district
Buchan Offshore Wind joins Thompsons Solicitors, Levy & McRae and Planet DDS at building

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100
The Herald cartoon by Steven Camley on the cost of living crisis and Peter Murrell
Today's cartoon is on the cost of living crisis and Peter Murrell

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shelter warns Scotland housing emergency will worsen under Swinney reshuffle
Shelter Scotland has warned the housing emergency will worsen after John Swinney merged housing with social justice, accusing ministers of prioritising first-time buyers over building affordable homes.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:43:21 +0100
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:22:24 +0100
The 1p ISA ‘loophole’ that could help savers sidestep new HMRC tax rules
Experts are warning that proposed changes to ISA taxation could become overly complicated - and may even contain a potential loophole allowing investors to legally avoid the new charge with as little as a 1p stock holding loophole.

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:50:36 +0100
Scottish man jailed for attempting to smuggle asylum seekers into UK from France
A Scottish man has been jailed in France for attempting to smuggle asylum seekers into the United Kingdom in a small boat

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:50:58 +0100
Large fire visible from Glasgow as black smoke seen rising from east
Black smoke can be seen from the centre of Glasgow, with reports a fire has broken out in South Lanarkshire

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:27:00 +0100
Edinburgh youth music project to hold 'Brass Blast' festival to mark 10th anniversary
Brass Blast will celebrate 10 years of youth music in Edinburgh with a one-night festival at Portobello Town Hall.

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Update as 60 firefighters involved in 15-day blaze at Ladybank landfill site
The fire service has provided an update on a blaze that engulfed a landfill site over two weeks ago, with over 60 firefighters at the scene.

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Scotland’s angel investors lead world on key economic measure
The "Scottish model" of business angel investing is being copied around the world experts on entrepreneurship reckon.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:18:00 +0100
Popular Edinburgh children's taxi event looks set to go ahead after outcry
The Edinburgh Taxi Outing now looks set to return after organisers and Police Scotland agreed an outline plan for the event.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:08:40 +0100
MPs call for investigation into alleged Islamophobia in Reform UK
Twenty-seven MPs have called for the equalities watchdog to investigate alleged Islamophobia in the Reform UK party

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:04:19 +0100
£16bn Scottish company flags 'most important' change since internet
The £16bn Scottish company says this is the 'most important' structural change in the world economy since the internet's emergence

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
From Jeff Goldblum to Mozart: the 10 best jazz and classical concerts this June
Hollywood actor Jeff Goldblum is in Glasgow with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Here's our round up of the 10 best jazz and classical concerts in Scotland this June

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
WATCH: New principal on why 'all the cool kids are going to Glasgow'
The new University of Glasgow principal was told "all the cool kids go to Glasgow", and he wants to build on that to make the city stronger.

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:56:05 +0100
One of Glasgow’s best-known whisky bars is closing after 55 years
One of Glasgow's best-known whisky bars, The Bon Accord, has closed its doors with owners planning to open a new venue this year.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:41:53 +0100
'Maniac' serial killer on the run after escaping from the frontlines in Ukraine
A 'maniac' serial killer is believed to be on the run after escaping from the frontlines in Ukraine

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:23:00 +0100
Historic time capsule returned to Edinburgh Castle Crown Room walls
A time capsule containing records from 1848 and 1993 has been returned to Edinburgh Castle following Crown Room restoration work.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:11:00 +0100
Two arrested in Motherwell drug bust as £800k of heroin and cocaine seized in raids
Two men have been arrested and charged following a drug bust, which resulted in the seizure of £800,000 worth of heroin and cocaine.

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:27:18 +0100
The Dawn Practice reveals positives of neurodiversity and creativity in the workplace
The Dawn Practice, an independent mental health and neurodevelopment clinic based in the West of Scotland, shares on the prevalence of neurodiversity in creative industries and how to cultivate a neuroinclusive environment at work

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:16:00 +0100
Glasgow’s rare ‘mole’ water voles relocated ahead of major drainage works
Rare water voles, which are "of national importance", have been relocated from a site in Glasgow's East End, ahead of drainage work by Scottish Water.

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:16:00 +0100
Arthur's Seat fire reignites concerns over proposed station closure
A fire at Arthur’s Seat has intensified concerns over proposed cuts to Edinburgh fire services and possible closure of Marionville Fire Station.

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:12:45 +0100
Chef who 'worked closely with Gordon Ramsay' joins Glasgow restaurant team
A chef who 'honed his skills with Gordon Ramsay' has taken over the top kitchen role at a Glasgow city centre restaurant.

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:08:00 +0100
Volunteers needed for the start of the Tour de France in Scotland next year
Organisers are recruiting 9,000 volunteers for the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ in Edinburgh and across the UK.

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:15 +0100
Iran says it has received framework deal to end war and open Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state television is reporting that Tehran has received an initial framework of a deal with the United States of America to end the current conflict

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:45:00 +0100
New coastal Scottish Borders walk launches to pay tribute to Edinburgh scientist
A new walking trail at Siccar Point has opened to celebrate Edinburgh-born geologist James Hutton and his revolutionary work.

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:28:24 +0100
Teen charged over almost £10,000 of west of Scotland retail thefts
The teen is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:19:00 +0100
Police accused of 'deflecting blame' as kids taxi outing row intensifies
The force initially told organisers of the much-loved event that they would not be able to provide a motorcycle escort due to national regulations.

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:16:37 +0100
Scottish island declares Sundays off-limits to visitors so locals can 'recharge'
Ulva has witnessed a huge surge in visitor numbers off the back of its starring role in BBC Scotland TV show Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel, which documents the renovation of a stately home on the island into a 'must-visit' seven-bedroom boutique ...

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:01:10 +0100
Number of Scots students completing higher education courses rises
Full-time education saw the biggest jump — here’s what’s behind it

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:00 +0100
Scouting for Girls and Boyzlife join Edinburgh Foodies Festival line-up this August
Foodies Festival returns to Inverleith Park in Edinburgh this August with live music, celebrity chefs and street food experiences.

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:44:44 +0100
John Swinney rejects call for inquiry into Peter Murrell scandal
John Swinney has rejected growing calls for an independent investigation into SNP finances in the wake of the Peter Murrell scandal.

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:42:35 +0100
New homes plan for Scottish village announced
A new homes plan for a Scottish village has been announced.

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:35:00 +0100
My detention by Israel was terrifying but nothing compared to what Palestinians face
A Scot who was detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla has told of his 'frightening' experience - but says it's nothing compared to what Palestinians endure every day

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:33:00 +0100
Fire crews battle forest blaze near Aviemore amid wildfire warnings across Scotland
Fire crews have battled a wildfire near Aviemore, which "could have expanded into a forest fire" as the gorse and trees were charred in the blaze.

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