Herald Scotland

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Jenners Building facade to reemerge as major restoration work reaches milestone
The facade of the building will be seen for the first time in two years, as craftspeople and artisans continue to work to protect historic architectural features.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Summerhall is invaluable': Meet the artists who could be priced out of creative hub
The fear that artists will be priced out of Summerhall once the bulldozers and jackhammers fall silent, is shared by many of the people I speak to.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:43:00 +0000
Popular holiday park company collapsed into administration owing £244 million
A holiday park company with sites across the UK was placed into administration owing £244 million.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Markets need an extra shot of resilience as investors feel the grind
Rising oil prices and bond yields tested investors in the third quarter, while the UK economy showed signs of gathering momentum

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000
What Peter Jones inherited when he took control of American Golf
American Golf increased sales and underlying earnings before its takeover by Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones, while remaining loss-making overall

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:38:00 +0000
Five magical urban autumn walks around Scotland for coffee and cake
Here’s my pick of five gorgeous urban autumn walks, all with superb places for coffee or a bite to eat nearby.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0000
The problem with Aladdin is cultural appropriation, says its star Elaine C Smith
Elaine C Smith talks about the success of Cathy, the phenomenon of Two Doors Down and reinventing Aladdin for a modern Glasgow panto audience, while revealing why retirement may finally be on the horizon.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:02:27 +0000
More than 70 GPs in Scotland back call for less iPad usage in schools
A Scottish Borders public health expert has received the support of more than 70 GPs over his plea to limit screen time in classrooms.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:18:01 +0000
'Local Hero' village post office and store turned home hits the market
A house that was originally the village post office and store in a quaint coastal village made famous by classic Scottish comedy-drama Local Hero has been listed for sale.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Is Scotland ready for war? Inside the Clyde shipyard as preparations ramp up
IT's a bright autumn day in Glasgow and three senior UK ministers - the Chancellor, the Defence Secretary and the Scottish Secretary - are speaking to the media about what Andy Burnham's new government is doing to put Britain on a war footing.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:53:24 +0000
Airport to pivot to hosting Christmas Market in terminal on two-flight day
Glasgow Prestwick is to host a Christmas market inside its terminal building.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:31:02 +0000
Bid to construct up to 3,000 homes near Airdrie refused by council
North Lanarkshire councillors have refused planning permission for a proposed development including thousands of homes near Airdrie.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:06:25 +0000
Streeting attacks FM over claim Scotland 'being left defenceless' by UK Government
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the SNP's anti-nuclear policy poses one of the greatest risks to UK and Nato security.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:01:30 +0000
Council set to give developer £600k for Egyptian Halls hotel plan
A developer is set to receive £600,000 from the council as part of a bid to transform the derelict Egyptian Halls in Glasgow into a hotel.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Edinburgh University urged to halt redundancy talks with study abroad team
Writing to principal Sir Peter Mathieson and other senior leaders, staff warned that the cuts are likely to impact the university’s international reputation.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000
NatWest profits remain strong but investors see tougher times ahead
NatWest reports another highly profitable quarter but rising loan-loss charges and a higher bank tax surcharge are clouding the outlook

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:33:33 +0000
Glasgow’s rat problem shows 'encouraging signs' of easing, councillor says
Glasgow’s rat problem shows “encouraging signs” of easing as fewer reports of rodents have been made according to a senior councillor.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:22:32 +0000
V&A Dundee and Screen Scotland join forces to create Scottish cinema blockbuster
V&A Dundee and Screen Scotland are working on a major celebration exploring the nation's relationship with cinema.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:07:28 +0000
Burnham says he and Swinney can 'find a way to work together' for Scotland's benefit
Andy Burnham held talks with John Swinney in Glasgow, promising to explore fiscal devolution for Scottish cities and more control over employment support, as both leaders said they had found significant common ground,

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:19:23 +0000
Cult London restaurant returns to Glasgow for one-night-only takeover
A cult London restaurant is bringing its international pop-up tour to a Glasgow cocktail bar next month.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:15:09 +0000
Convoy system through storm-damaged road spares school pupils from lengthy detour
Escorted school buses between Skelmorlie and Largs amid A78 closure after Storm Boelo damage, as emergency repairs continue and diversions remain.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:50:54 +0000
Scottish jewellery firm celebrates double win at national business awards
Women-led businesses from across Scotland have been recognised at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards, with Stirling-based Lily Blanche taking two prizes

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:24:01 +0000
Historic Scottish textile manufacturer reveals rise in turnover to £61 million
A historic Scottish textile manufacturer has unveiled a rise in turnover of £61 million.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:09:39 +0000
'Concerning': Technical glitch locks public watchdog out of case system for 10 days
A technical issue has meant that Scotland’s public sector ombudsman has been unable to access its case management system for the past 10 days, The Herald can reveal

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:40:36 +0000
Highland Council delays key decisions after seven-hour meeting runs out of time
A number of key council decisions have been pushed back until next week after councillors debated for around seven hours and just made it to half way on their meeting agenda.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:29:43 +0000
Forest ravaged by wildfire 'returning to life' - but ancient trees in danger
The stunning landscape is showing signs of life, but recovery could take decades

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:22:43 +0000
Abandoned Glasgow Garden Festival site could be transformed into flats
An abandoned Glasgow site, which has been lying empty since the Garden Festival, could be transformed into flats.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:05:14 +0000
Gang members whose multi-million-pound dirty cash ring was smashed by police jailed
Five crime gang members whose multi-million-pound dirty cash ring was smashed by police were jailed today for a total of 16-and-a-half years.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:15:29 +0000
Beavers to return to waters around Loch Ness 500 years after last sighting
Beavers could soon be reshaping this river's ecosystem

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Court of Session finds Information Commissioner erred in law over Salmond files
The Court of Session has ruled that the Scottish Information Commissioner applied the wrong legal test when ordering release of evidence from the Salmond ministerial code inquiry, finding that a real risk of identifying complainers is sufficient to b...

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:14:52 +0000
Body found after emergency incident disrupts trains on busy commuter route
Passengers faced disruption as emergency services respond to an incident

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:17:21 +0000
Police seek woman after six-year-old boy 'slapped on train' to Scotland
Officers have appealed for witnesses to the attack, which happeed on a train

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:43:52 +0000
Creative Scotland accused of favouring sale of CCA site as arts groups scrap bid
Creative Scotland is facing a new backlash over its handling of the former Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:41:24 +0000
Police launch probe into Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit
Police Scotland has begun early enquiries into the pair's time at Balmoral

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:23:55 +0000
Police Scotland seize almost 150 e-bikes and e-scooters in week-long blitz
The illegal vehicles will be destroyed

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
'We've only just begun': Wood Foundation CEO on continuing Sir Ian's legacy
Thousands of pupils from all over Scotland have taken part in a philanthropic project funded and supported by the Wood Foundation.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Why LIV Golf's latest crisis could have an unexpected Scottish upside
As LIV Golf fights for its future and leading players depart, what could the upheaval could mean for the Scottish Open and Dunhill Links?

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Three councils revolt over Scots ethics watchdog amid free speech concerns
Three Scottish councils have raised concerns about Scotland’s Standards Commission amid fears over councillors’ freedom of speech.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
In data: school leaders survey reveals severe impact of teacher shortages
A survey by School Leaders Scotland has provided new data on the scale of the problems across the country.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Survey reveals full scale and major impact of teacher shortages in secondary schools
A survey of high school leaders has revealed that staffing problems are forcing reductions in provision and undermining government policy.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0000
Revealed: Crown Estate Scotland board hit by staff grievances
The board of an important Scottish Government public body has been hit by a series of grievances from staff, it can be revealed.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Swinney, Offord, Greer and Mackay to face off at Scotland's top political awards
John Swinney, Malcolm Offord and the Scottish Greens co-leaders are among the leading contenders as The Herald reveals the shortlists for its Scottish Politician of the Year in association with ScottishPower.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:43:00 +0000
Company linked to Scottish Premiership champions drinks deal in liquidation
A liquidator has been appointed to a company linked to a drinks deal with the Scottish Premiership league champions.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Burnham's Scotland meeting an opportunity to ‘turn words into action’, Swinney says
The Prime Minister’s meeting in Scotland is an opportunity to “turn words into action”, the First Minister has said.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0000
New rules on major defence contracts to prioritise UK jobs and skills
John Healey and Wes Streeting announce UK defence procurement reforms, requiring overseas contractors to invest in British jobs, skills and businesses.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:07:40 +0000
Homelessness in the Highlands reaches three-year high
The number of people registering as homeless in the Highlands has reached a three-year high, a report shows.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:55:49 +0000
Holiday park bids for another major expansion months after it doubled in size
An Angus holiday park is bidding for another major expansion – months after it was granted permission to double in size.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:59:23 +0000
Edinburgh Cashmere winter clothing: Scottish heritage knitwear for the colder months
Winter announces itself softly before it arrives in earnest. There is the first frost silvering the garden, the first morning when breath hangs visible in the air, and the first evening when daylight has gone by late afternoon and the windows across ...

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:32:54 +0000
Take good care of number one at Edinburgh's wonderful One Spa
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Edinburgh’s One Spa is building on its reputation with new treatments, upgraded facilities and innovative ways to enhance wellbeing

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:13 +0000
Stunning new-look Abbotsford Hotel is truly a breath of fresh Ayr
There is something special about discovering a hotel that combines the charm of traditional Scottish hospitality with a fresh, contemporary approach to comfort.

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