Herald Scotland

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:47:58 +0000
Rare female cheetah arrives at Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has welcomed four-year-old female cheetah Domino to Edinburgh Zoo from Zoo de Cerza, France.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:29:46 +0000
School to remain closed until 2027 while repairs are made at cost of £14 million
A Falkirk primary school is to remain closed until August 2027 at the earliest while repairs are made at a cost of £14 million, councillors have agreed.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:09:13 +0000
Go-ahead for plans to redevelop former jail into bar and restaurant
Plans to change the use of an historic old jail and former nightclub in Cupar into a mixed use development which will include a bar/restaurant, shop and café have been given the green light.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:53:55 +0000
Housing association hit with severe warning over delayed gas safety certificates
A housing association has been hit with a severe warning over the delayed submission of electrical and gas safety certificates for a Glasgow home.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:36:50 +0000
Slavery and colonial trail to be launched in Glasgow in 2026
A slavery and colonial trail is to be launched in Glasgow during Spring 2026.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:27:54 +0000
Former city chambers to become luxury boutique hotel
Plans to convert Perth and Kinross Council’s (PKC) former city centre chambers and offices into a hotel – despite objections from Scotland’s environmental regulator and PKC’s Flooding team – have been given the go-ahead.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:44:47 +0000
ITV confirms talks over possible sale of broadcasting business to Sky
ITV has confirmed early stage talks over a possible sale of its broadcasting arm to Sky in a deal that would value the division at £1.6 billion.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:36:47 +0000
Glasgow Museums acquires key works by Florence Jamieson in her centenary year
A hundred years since she was born, and just five years after her death, the special talent of Glasgow artist Florence Jamieson is fully recognised at the highest level.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:05:31 +0000
Fate of ‘hidden’ Stone of Destiny fragments traced by researcher
The fate of “hidden” Stone of Destiny fragments has been traced by a researcher who has been unravelling the mysteries behind the ancient artefact.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:36:00 +0000
Scotland pledges billions to solve housing emergency: Where's the delivery?
A coalition of 34 leading charities has accused the UK and Scottish governments of running a system that “causes homelessness by design”, as the number of newly recognised refugees declared homeless in Scotland has more than doubled in two years

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:33:00 +0000
34 groups demand government action as number of homeless refugees double in Scotland
A coalition of over 34 groups and charities have warned that government policies are “causing homelessness by design”, as the number of newly recognised refugees left without a home in Scotland has more than doubled in two years.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Council courses welcome 'more golfers now than ever before'
Membership in their associated clubs has doubled, which is welcome news in the troubled world of municipal golf

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Home Office accused of preferential treatment in Cameron Barracks row
Highland Council leaders hit out at the Home Office over perceived ‘disrespect’ and failing to clarify the plans

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Shipyard with £10bn deal at risk of losing staff amid 'foreign worker 'overreliance'
Glasgow shipyard workers warn they risk having to move to England to secure work in the defence industry, with an overreliance on foreign workers pushing down pay

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:35:00 +0000
'A great opportunity to be part of two of the city's finest hotels'
He is responsible for two landmark hotels in Glasgow, and highlights the appeal of a 'beautiful city, full of attractions, great restaurants, brilliant people'

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:33:00 +0000
Family-owned Scottish drinks maker unveils new spirit brand
A Scottish drinks maker has unveiled a new spirit brand

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:32:00 +0000
Shares in Scotch whisky giant plunge amid woe in the US and China
Stock market analysts lament lack of announcement on new chief executive at Diageo

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0000
North Sea giant warns 'window of opportunity may slam shut' as it plots acquisitions
A North Sea oil and gas heavyweight is eyeing acquisitions in the area as the chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to cut the windfall tax in the Budget.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0000
New chapter opens for renowned Highlands energy entrepreneur
Roy MacGregor unites Highlands energy businesses under new brand

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:51:49 +0000
Lewis Capaldi, Kasabian and Richard Ashcroft revealed as TRNSMT 2026 headliners
Lewis Capaldi, Kasabian and Richard Ashcroft have been revealed as the headliners for the TRNSMT music festival on Glasgow Green next year.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:45:00 +0000
Glasgow band Kai Reesu win Scottish Album of the Year Award
"This is an album that brings an international lyrical perspective to a home-grown groove."

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:29:53 +0000
Police probe after man's body found near Ballachulish roundabout
Detective Inspector Bilton said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:55:34 +0000
Zohran Mamdan cites SNP's baby boxes as he plans New York version
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he backs a ‘baby box’ programme in the city – citing Scotland’s successful version as an example.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:39:59 +0000
Dozens join rally calling for Rockstar Games to reinstate sacked Scots workers
Workers who lost their jobs were joined by current staff members outside the company’s offices in Edinburgh

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Shares in Aberdeen giant surge after 'incredibly challenging' period
Shares in Aberdeen-based Wood trading again after results for 2024 finally published

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:31:37 +0000
What we learned: Highland councillors hit out at 'disrespectful' Home Office
The SNP councillor claimed that the ‘disrespectful’ department of state had yet to reply to a letter of concern he sent last week.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:19:15 +0000
Bonfire Night disorder crackdown hailed a success with only three arrests
Just three people were arrested as a police crackdown to stamp out disorder on Bonfire Night was rolled out.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:29:26 +0000
Scots teacher tells bisexual pupil: 'It's Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve'
A Tiree teacher who changed a pupil’s exam paper and made controversial classroom remarks has avoided being struck off the teaching register.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
UK Budget must be more than 'just plugging a finance gap'
The head of one of Scotland's most prolific venture capital groups has warned that "further tinkering" with taxation could weaken an already impaired economy

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:47:27 +0000
Angus Robertson fails to dispel 'missing in action' impression over HES crisis
Angus Robertson was accused of 'being asleep at the wheel' over the troubles which have engulfed the Scottish Government's heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland. Did his appearance dispel that impression?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:18:35 +0000
City's sweeping £150 million city centre regeneration 'gathering pace'
Aberdeen’s ambitious £150 million City Centre and Beach Masterplan is gathering pace with updates on three major regeneration projects delivered to councillors this week.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:58:06 +0000
Major step taken to bring world motorsport championship Scotland
Efforts to bring one of the world’s premier motorsport events to Scotland have taken a significant step forward.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:12:18 +0000
All jobs lost as 57-year-old Scottish firm goes into administration
The company was a subsidiary of SFG Holdings, which also runs tourism operator Scotland for Golf

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0000
Owners promise further investment as losses double at Scottish golf retreat
"Exciting times ahead" despite £2.8m write-down on the value of the land and buildings

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:15:54 +0000
Woman driving with children has car windows smashed by thrown firework
A woman driving with two children in her car was forced to take evasive action after a firework smashed vehicle’s window.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:59:04 +0000
Ambitious plans to build thousands of homes in Scotland's largest city revealed
The local authority backed proposals to build around 6,400 homes at 165 sites across Scotland’s largest city, in a bid to reduce homelessness.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:54:00 +0000
Global fashion giant increases presence in Scotland with first store in Aberdeen
Mango, one of the world’s leading fashion groups, has opened its first store in Aberdeen, creating 20 new jobs.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:11:22 +0000
Body found after 'urgent' search for missing Aberdeen man Adam Melzi
Melzi is around 6ft tall and stocky. He has short black hair. When he was last seen, Melzi was wearing dark coloured clothing.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:10:34 +0000
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after being hit by Land Rover in the Trossachs
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash in Aberfoyle.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:09:20 +0000
John Swinney accused of 'plotting tax raid' on Scottish workers at Holyrood budget
John Swinney was accused of 'plotting a tax raid' on Scottish workers after he refused to rule out increases to income tax.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:33:00 +0000
Holidaymaker's anger as front end of car stolen from Prestwick Airport car park
Patrick McCloskey and his partner had just returned from a holiday abroad when they were met by an airport police officer informing them of the theft.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:31:43 +0000
Second arrest warrant issued for woman involved in fake pregnancy scam
Ravette, of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, threatened that her cousin would “go mental” and inflict violence if he did not meet her requests.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:47:36 +0000
One of Scotland’s last original roadside cafés 'serving weary travellers' sold
A popular roadside stop-off described as one of the last of its kind has been sold

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0000
Broadway and Hollywood star returns to Scotland to play iconic Muriel Spark character
Gayle Rankin will lead the cast of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - her last major stage show in Scotland as a teenager,

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0000
The new Scottish stage show inspired by women behind seven month factory 'sit-in'
Lea Jeans workers barricaded themselves into plant after discovering it was earmarked for closure.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:55:00 +0000
'Insulting': Scots university renames building after principal amid £35m job cuts row
On October 30, new principal Professor Stephen McArthur told staff that ‘recurrent savings’ of £35m had to be made over the next two financial years

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:56:12 +0000
Dozens of prisoners mistakenly released in Scotland in last three years, figures show
Dozens of prisoners have been mistakenly released in Scotland over the last three years, figures have shown.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:32:23 +0000
Historic law firm ceases to practice after decades as fixture in Scottish town
Historic law firm Brunton Miller with an office in Helensburgh has ceased to practice, it has been announced.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0000
Steakhouse rises from the ashes after fire with sights on Michelin recognition
One of Aberdeen’s distinctive restaurants will finally reopen following a major refurbishment after a devastating fire tore through the building over a year ago.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:19:24 +0000
Future of Scotland's smallest secondary school now in doubt
The future of Dalry Secondary is in doubt after education chiefs moved towards the first step in a school closure process.

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