Herald Scotland

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:34:30 +0000
SSE: Offshore wind farm 'will support 130 new Scottish jobs'
130 new Scottish roles are coming through Berwick Bank B’s offshore wind plans

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:31:20 +0000
Fog blankets roads in west of Scotland as motorists urged to take care
Take extra care this morning as thick fog affects roads across western Scotland

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:44:34 +0000
Passengers warned of disruption on busy rail commuter route
Train services around the area face knock-on disruption this morning

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Scots BBC channel funding row as Gaelic service warns its future is at risk
MG Alba warns BBC Alba's future is at risk without secure funding, highlighting a £97m annual funding gap with Welsh broadcaster S4C.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Construction of festive Bristo Square Spiegeltent begins without planning permission
Unique Assembly, which won a contract from the council to organise Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay events, applied for permission to erect the temporary venue in September.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:25:00 +0000
'Scotland a long way from solving its homelessness emergency' housing chiefs warn
Scotland faces a £4.1bn affordable housing funding gap, with the housing sector warning that 15,693 homes are needed every year to tackle the crisis.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:04:00 +0000
Glasgow child protection investigations taking up to four times the 28-day target
Exclusive figures reveal Glasgow child protection investigations repeatedly exceeded the council’s 28-day target, with hundreds taking more than six months to complete. The figures come amid scrutiny following the case of Family C, four children wh...

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Sir Tom Devine accuses Edinburgh University leaders of 'maladministration'
Sir Tom was reacting to a recent paper published by 25 members of the university’s Senate outlining a power struggle between academics and managers.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:03:00 +0000
Watchdog to give update on 'unacceptable' governance at Historic Environment Scotland
Audit Scotland will publish a Section 22 report on Thursday into Historic Environment Scotland, examining governance weaknesses, financial controls and leadership turmoil.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nine more Samaritan branches in Scotland 'face closure' warn ex volunteers
Nine more branches of the Samaritans in Scotland face closure, according to former senior volunteers of the suicide prevention charity.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Revealed: How Scottish Enterprise settled Gupta's £7m loan with data centre gamble
Scottish Enterprise has quietly rolled a £7m taxpayer loan to Sanjeev Gupta's Dalzell steelworks into a speculative property deal, leaving a private Merseyside lender ahead of the public agency in any repayment queue.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Rosebank refusal will spark disastrous backlash warns North Sea oil entrepreneur
UK Government at risk of alienating key North Sea operators as Iran war fuels energy security fears

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:16:00 +0000
We spent six months investigating Glasgow’s child protection failures. Here’s why
The Herald spent six months examining Glasgow’s child protection failures after Family C. Marissa MacWhirter explains why we investigated and what is at stake.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:18:04 +0000
Fire crews work through night at Irvine recycling centre blaze
Firefighters remain at the scene after a night-long operation

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The Scottish town that has made the list of UK's 'happiest' towns and cities
Kirkcaldy named Scotland’s happiest place to live in Rightmove’s 2026 Happy at Home Index, ranking 18th in Great Britain ahead of Perth and Inverness.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Scotland secures £2.53 bn defence investment as Norway warship deal boosts Clyde jobs
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander is attending the Atlantic Future Forum in Oslo, highlighting Scotland’s defence industry, military bases and £2.53 billion in UK Government defence investment.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
£5.98m project to restore Scotland’s rainforest and support west coast communities
The five-year Our Rainforest Futures scheme will invest £8.3m in restoring Scotland’s temperate rainforest, creating more than 20 jobs and 15 traineeships across three west coast hubs.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Dumfries to host free three-day winter carnival with immersive art and live music
Dumfries & Galloway Carnival will take place from January 29 to 31, 2027, with free music, light installations, immersive art and a parade through the town centre.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:57:00 +0000
Author to 'renounce honorary doctorate' over university hosting controversial group
Darren McGarvey intends to renounce his Abertay University honorary doctorate over its decision to host controversial group Justice for Innocent Men Scotland (Jims)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:27:00 +0000
Residents warned told to close windows amid industrial estate fire
Irvine industrial estate fire sends smoke across area as residents told to close windows and doors. Murdoch Place and A78 affected; no injuries reported

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:33:00 +0000
'Devastating scenes': Seven taken to hospital after car crashes into pedestrians
Seven people were taken to hospital after a car crashed into pedestrians on Glasgow’s Hyndland Road on November 10. Police Scotland urged drivers to avoid it.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:39:00 +0000
Up to 10 vehicles involved in M8 crash as three lanes restricted and delays hit 24 minutes
M8 crash near Junctions 9 and 10 causes major eastbound delays in Scotland, with up to 10 vehicles involved and three lanes restricted on November 10

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Nine new Glasgow restaurants and bars to have on your radar this winter
Discover Glasgow’s newest restaurants and bars, from Rudy’s Pizza and The Ivy Asia to whisky bars, neighbourhood dining and Detroit-style pizza.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Luxury watch giant delivers strong growth after vote of confidence in Scotland
Watches of Switzerland has lifted its full-year forecasts after first-half revenue rose 15% to £974m, with strong growth in both the UK and US

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:59:01 +0000
LIVE: Seven in hospital after car hits pedestrians in Glasgow
A road in Glasgow has been closed following a crash involving a car and "a number of" pedestrians. Hyndland Road in Glasgow was closed at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, and drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:53:50 +0000
FM insists QEUH A&E crisis matter for health board despite warning of patient harm
The First Minister has defended the Scottish Government's refusal to step in at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, telling MSPs that the crisis in its A&E department is an "operational matter" for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:26:00 +0000
Scotland introduces bird flu prevention zone amid rise in 'devastating virus' cases
Scotland introduces an avian influenza prevention zone as bird flu cases rise, requiring strict biosecurity for poultry and captive bird keepers nationwide

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:33:11 +0000
ITV to air David Walliams documentary tonight amid sexual misconduct allegations
ITV is set to air a documentary about comedian and children's author David Walliams tonight (November 10) amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:10:17 +0000
Tourist tax to pay for Edinburgh's first 'Christmas City Ambassadors'
Edinburgh's new visitor levy is funding the recruiting of a team of 'Christmas City Ambassadors' to go on patrol around the city centre.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:05:02 +0000
Something rotten in Scotland's public bodies says MSP after Crown Estate revelations
John Swinney has refused to commission a review into an independent whistleblower office despite a string of bullying scandals at Crown Estate Scotland, the Scottish Prison Service, and Historic Environment Scotland rattling confidence in the country...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:47:48 +0000
John Swinney moves to protect NHS waiting lists after Royal Mail delays cause chaos
John Swinney will seek to stop patients losing their place on NHS waiting lists after Royal Mail delays of up to five weeks left Highlander missing hospital appointments.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Nine bids submitted to take over Glasgow's boarded-up CCA building
Nine bids have been submitted to take over Glasgow’s boarded-up Centre for Contemporary Arts on Sauchiehall Street, with Creative Scotland assessing plans

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:26:00 +0000
Princes Street to fully reopen by end of 2026 after summer's fire disruption
All of the street’s carriageway and most of the pavement surrounding the blaze site will be “returned to its previous use” by the end of December.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:11:00 +0000
'Alarmingly low' compensation for Storm Boelo-hit businesses facing huge repair bills
Renfrew businesses offered £2,500 Storm Boelo compensation despite damage claims of up to £300,000, while flooding left Renfrew Bridge closed for months

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:20:17 +0000
‘Disappointing result’ as Scottish salmon farmer reports £86m drop in revenue
A Scottish salmon farming company has fallen to a loss after a drop in revenue of £86 million.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:02:00 +0000
Scottish Greens urge councillors to ‘save Summerhall’ amid redevelopment plans
Councillors will be asked to create a Place Brief, which would recognise the “cultural, creative and community space” at the heart of Summerhall.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:59:05 +0000
The UK was an almighty pain, would the EU really have us back?
Most of the commentary in the UK around Andy Burnham's decision to reopen a conversation around Europe has been dominated by whether this is a wise political move by the Prime Minister.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:55:16 +0000
Scottish A&E performance falls to second lowest level on record
Scotland’s accident and emergency departments are under “significant pressures” going into winter

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:25:56 +0000
David Walliams tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women have accused David Walliams of sexually inappropriate behaviour and grooming, which he denies

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:37:43 +0000
Scottish Labour leader calls for EU rejoin in party's next general election manifesto
Michael Marra used a University of Edinburgh speech to call for UK EU membership as a long-term goal, writing to PM Andy Burnham to demand action

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:10:10 +0000
Student accommodation building set to become 26 flats after planning fix
The former student accommodation could finally get a new lease of life

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:40:43 +0000
50mph trial extended on Scottish Roads after crashes drop
Early findings show road casualties falling sharply across the Scottish Borders routes

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:26:15 +0000
Ryanair luggage rule change comes into force at Edinburgh Airport today
Ryanair has confirmed it will be making a major change to its luggage rules from today (November 10), affecting millions of passengers.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:29:01 +0000
Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - November 10
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:28:00 +0000
ScotGov bankruptcy shake-up sparks abuse fears as 92% of creditors get nothing back
Scottish Government bankruptcy shake-up sparks abuse fears as 92% of creditors receive nothing back. Ministers plan to double the debt limit to £50,000.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:28:00 +0000
Ferry safety muddle: Government regulator U-turn over five-year CalMac checks fail
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency makes a U-turn over its CalMac checks failure claim following questions about ferry safety and the Loch Linnhe grounding.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Government urged to increase university funding by £100m in coming budget
Sector leaders say that resource and capital budgets must rise in real terms in order to begin to repair the damage done by years of 'underfunding'.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Eight in ten supply-chain firms expect future growth to shift outside the UK
OEUK report warns 80% of supply-chain firms expect future investment and growth overseas as UK confidence falls, despite £123bn offshore energy investment.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000
SNP consider increasing number of judges amid rise in 'serious criminal business'
Scotland may need more judges as High Court cases surge, with Justice Secretary Neil Gray warned victims of serious crimes could wait up to four years for justice.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I find women in burkas ‘extremely intimidating’, says Reform deputy Thomas Kerr
Reform UK Scotland deputy leader Thomas Kerr says he finds women in burkas intimidating and calls for a ban on face coverings in public.

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