Herald Scotland

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:41:48 +0000
Public services performing significantly worse than before Covid, study finds
Scotland’s public services are performing significantly worse than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic, a study has found.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0000
More than 100 jobs go as Tennent's Lager owner buys 'well-loved' Scottish beer brand
Drinks company C&C Group steps in to save 'well-loved' Scottish craft lager brand in deal worth £4.5m

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:40:00 +0000
Scottish engineer in liquidation with all jobs lost after ‘unsustainable costs’
A historic Scottish engineer that collapsed into liquidation faced 'unsustainable costs and debts'

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pleas over Scottish Water rejected as customers face rising bills for six years
Scotland's largest trade union Unison has said the government's stance on Scottish Water is "deeply concerning" amid proposals by the company for a major hike to customer charges for the next six years.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:37:00 +0000
Scottish family business saved from administration and all staff kept on
The long-established Scottish family business was saved after falling into administration and all staff have been kept on.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Famous Scotch whisky family back with landmark single malt launch
The famous Scotch whisky family this week launched the debut bottling of a single malt Scotch whisky

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000
John Mackay on Indy Ref, neck ties and growing up with 'Ganglish'
STV news anchor John Mackay speaks to Herald reporter Caroline Wilson about his decision to leave the channel after 31 years.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Can we be optimistic about the direction of the housing market?
Craig Jeruzal

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Capture full cast list for third series of BBC show starring Holliday Grainger
The Capture is returning for a third series on the BBC, after a four-year gap from their last outing in 2022

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gone full cast list for new thriller series on ITV starring David Morrissey
David Morrissey and Eve Myles are among the cast list for the new ITV psychological thriller series Gone

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:53:32 +0000
Huge police presence in Edinburgh as protest takes place at site of stabbing incident
A huge protest is taking place in Edinburgh close to the site where two people were injured in a stabbing incident.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:55:15 +0000
Argyll football team 'making 74-mile round trip to fulfil home fixtures'
A councillor has pleaded for progress to allow football teams to use the playing fields at Tarbert once again.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:42:46 +0000
Arts centre landlord issues pledges on evictions and future of 'cultural hub'
City Property Glasgow promises to tackle 'affordability concerns' over controversial new lease agreements.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:13:30 +0000
Braveheart features in bizarre White House war film amid ongoing strikes on Iran
Scottish national hero William Wallace, or rather a famous portrayal of him, appeared in a White House propaganda video relating to the war with Iran.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:11:11 +0000
Emergency response as man falls down Arthur’s Seat
The man was airlifted from the hillside by helicopter before being placed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Pensions and investment mutual to share nearly £200m among members
Royal London highlights impact of bulk annuity purchases as profits surge

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0000
Care home fined after elderly man chokes to death on lunch
A care home has been fined £16,000 after an 86-year-old choked to death on a piece of beef which had not been cut up properly

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:45:16 +0000
New bridge located on NC500 route now welcoming traffic
The new Naver Bridge is located in the village of Bettyhill in Sutherland, in the north coast of Scotland along the A836

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:22:14 +0000
Easter escapes and coastal adventures at Fairmont St Andrews
As winter begins to loosen its grip and the first signs of spring appear along the Fife coastline, there’s a renewed sense of possibility in the air.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:22:38 +0000
Serial criminal racks up 100th conviction after toy gun shop raid
A serial criminal racked up his 100th conviction on Friday as he was jailed for robbing a shop using a toy gun.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Nine-hole golf courses in the north of Scotland step to the fore
A collection of 13 nine-hole courses across the north of Scotland will be represented for the first time at Scottish Golf Tourism Week

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:14:46 +0000
Campaigners to march in Edinburgh for International Women’s Day event this weekend
International Women’s Day march in Edinburgh will see activists and campaigners rally for women’s rights, abortion law reform, and unity.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:13:56 +0000
Nearly as many charities closed as were established in Scotland in 2025
Charities across Scotland entered the new year facing a complex operating environment, as fresh Scottish Charity Register data shows slightly more organisations were established than removed from the register last year.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0000
Staff at leading Scottish university to strike during graduations over job cut plans
UCU members will strike on March 17 and 18, while Unite members will take action between March 16 and 20

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:40:32 +0000
Village meeting over plans for Alan Carr's TV castle show on doorstep
Villagers in Berwickshire have been invited to have a natter about a celebrity ‘Chatty Man’ and his plans for a Disney TV show on their doorstep.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:17:29 +0000
Plans to demolish 1960s hotel and build flats submitted
Cruden Homes Ltd has submitted an application to flatten the old Radnor Park Hotel on Kilbowie Road and create a four-storey flat block

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:09:30 +0000
Coastal street blighted by sinkholes could be closed for 'months'
No date is being set for reopening a coastal street blighted by sinkholes - with suggestions it could be closed for months.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:10:48 +0000
Only butcher shop in historic Scottish town put up for sale after 75 years
The only butcher in a historic Scottish town is being marketed for sale .

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
'Cliff edge' warning on lack of funding for Scottish apprenticeships
Representatives from Scotland's print industry are calling for a review of apprenticeship funding bands amid a "cliff edge" skills warning

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:09:01 +0000
Scottish songwriter and musical theatre creator is already shining on world stage
Finn Anderson, The Swansong, Oran Mor, March, 2026. Scottish songwriter and musical theatre creator is already shining on world stage

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:47:36 +0000
Fair trade in Paisley gives food for thought on International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is the perfect opportunity to shine a light on global food producers who are linked to Paisley social enterprise True Origin

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:45:59 +0000
Trial date set for pair accused of assaulting girls in Dundee
Ilia Belov, 22, and Nadjedzha Belova, 20, are alleged to have carried out the attack in St Ann Lane, in the Lochee area of the city, in August last year

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:56:12 +0000
Tourism body 'excited and saddened' to see Outlander return for final time
The eighth and final season of Outlander premieres today (Friday) on Starz and tomorrow (Saturday) in the UK on MGM+ via Prime Video.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:33 +0000
More than 100 new homes to be built in heart of Glasgow City Centre
The site - currently a temporary car park - will be transformed within two years

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:46:21 +0000
New Edinburgh arts centre opens to support resettled children affected by war
Mission of Innocents opens creative arts centre at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, offering free programmes to support resettled children affected by war and trauma.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:45:21 +0000
Rare NASA humanoid robot returns to US after decade of research in Edinburgh
NASA’s humanoid robot Valkyrie returns to the US after a decade at University of Edinburgh, advancing UK robotics and AI research in partnership projects.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:31:46 +0000
Reform leader in Scotland denies organised patrol group he joined were 'vigilantes'
Malcolm Offord, Reform UK's leader in Scotland, has rejected claims an organised group he joined on the streets of Glasgow were 'vigilantes'.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:22:54 +0000
Former Tory councillor guilty of stalking fellow politician for five years
A former Conservative councillor got a chocolate Easter egg delivered to a fellow local politician during a near-five year stalking campaign against her.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0000
Asian-inspired restaurant set to create 30 jobs with new Edinburgh opening
Uncle Tiger, a new Edinburgh restaurant by Òir Group, offers a rotating Asian-inspired menu, chef-led sharing dishes, and creative cocktails in Bristo Place.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +0000
Pair who died in burning wreck of car named by police
Police said enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:05:23 +0000
Second measles case confirmed in NHS Grampian area
It comes after NHS Grampian recorded its first confirmed case of the illness in more than a decade last month.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:56:01 +0000
Three Scots who had Post Office convictions quashed still not traced
Three Scots whose convictions were quashed following the Horizon IT scandal have still not been traced, a report has found.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0000
Royal Family member travelled with man arrested on suspicion of spying for China
A man who was arrested for allegedly spying for China travelled through south-east Asia with a member of the Royal Family

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000
Crowds will once again go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Scone Palace
From humble beginnings at a Perth cattle market, Potfest Scotland now features the work of around 100 ceramics artists, with the three-day June showcase firmly established on the Scottish arts festival calendar.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:11:40 +0000
SNP candidate who quit election race 'told to repay £20,000 in benefits'
Donald quit the race ahead of May’s election after reports emerged she was being investigated over her claiming of benefits.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
UK retailer no longer accepting gift cards or loyalty points despite Next acquisition
Next has confirmed that shoppers can no longer use Russell & Bromley gift cards or loyalty points.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
'Punk' empire BrewDog loses its head in sour month for Scottish business
The latest and perhaps penultimate chapter in BrewDog's rollercoaster history unfolded in February

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Women honoured in new art collection celebrating faces of modern-day Glasgow
Portrait artist Gerard Burns has spent two years working on the 'Mother Glasgow' project.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:47:46 +0000
Queen Elizabeth's private Scottish palace rooms to open to visitors for first time
Visitors will be able to tour the “personal lived-in” apartments used by the Queen and Prince Philip

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:45:39 +0000
Glasgow Alba group lodges vote of no confidence in Kenny MacAskill
The ALBA Party Local Campaign Unit for Glasgow has lodged a vote of no confidence in party leader Kenny MacAskill.

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