Herald Scotland

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh Airport passengers warned of 6-hour airport queues in this holiday hotspot
The EU's new Entry Exit system (EES) rolled out further last month, but is causing longer waits for passengers at airports.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Burnham to become seventh PM in a decade and take new North Sea oil and gas stance
Labour's Andy Burnham is due to become the UK's seventh Prime Minister in ten years today and take a "more pragmatic approach" to North Sea oil and gas.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:41:00 +0100
'No longer trading': Scottish family-run distillery placed into liquidation
A Scottish family-run distillery has collapsed into liquidation.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Meet Scots friends who have built bespoke tailoring firm into business with 100 staff
The two friends have built the bespoke tailoring firm founded in Dubai into a business with 100 staff and have exciting plans for the future

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0100
Bike crash leads to life-changing diagnosis for Scottish cyclist
Martin Mooney is undertaking a massive challenge to raise money for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New poll widens debate over social media curfews as Scots struggle to switch off
Nearly two-thirds of Scots would welcome technology blocking social media at night, as new polling highlights concerns over sleep and late-night scrolling.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Union chief demands early meeting with new interim chair of heritage agency
The boss of the main trade union representing civil servants working for the Scottish Government's troubled heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland is seeking urgent talks with its new interim chair.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +0100
HMRC's biggest Self Assessment shake-up in decades could change how millions pay tax
HMRC is consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:07:36 +0100
Man, 66, dies after van crashes in Dumfries and Galloway
A 66-year-old man has died after his van was involved in a crash in Dumfries and Galloway.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:59 +0100
Firefighters tackling large blaze at Arthur's Seat
Firefighters are tackling a 'fire in the open' at Arthur's Seat.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:48:49 +0100
Labour MP calls for Glasgow mayor to end 30 years of dysfunctional governance
Gordon McKee, Labour MP for Glasgow South, argues that the 1996 abolition of Strathclyde Regional Council left the city saddled with a broken, 12-authority structure that has suppressed growth, fragmented transport and cost Scotland billions — and ...

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:23:07 +0100
Donald Trump celebrates reports Andy Burnham could back more North Sea drilling
US President Donald Trump has said people in Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:42:45 +0100
Cairngorms wildfire 'now largely surrounded', fire crews report
Cairngorms National Park said that, while the fire 'remains an ongoing incident and the operation is far from over,' there is 'growing optimism that the combined efforts of fire crews, gamekeepers and estate workers has made a tangible impact'.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:15:25 +0100
Man dies after crash on island off Shetland Mainland
A man has died after a single vehicle crash on an island off the west coast of the Shetland Mainland.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:55:28 +0100
Residents living near Glasgow Green fear 'progressive damage' being inflicted on park
Residents who endured a ‘noisy’ Christmas event for weeks in Glasgow Green want to see more investment in the park.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:17:13 +0100
Street artist Smug swaps Glasgow for Stornoway for latest mural
Renowned Glasgow-based street artist Smug has swapped Scotland's largest city for Stornoway for his newest mural.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:41:35 +0100
Man in critical condition after being found injured in Edinburgh garden
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following the discovery of an injured man in the Saughton area of the city.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:12:26 +0100
Body of man recovered from River Clyde in Glasgow city centre
A man's body has been found in the River Clyde in the early hours of this morning.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Scottish law firm combines the arts of golf and professional networking
The programme is designed to expand professional connections through sport and boost confidence in participating in golf-focused business events

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:41:41 +0100
Vikings, traditional musicians and storytellers to take over Highland town next month
Vikings, traditional musicians, authors and storytellers will take centre stage in Dingwall this August as part of the town's 800th anniversary celebrations, with a major Viking community day and a new four-day music and literature festival among the...

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:59:08 +0100
Scotland’s history at the Commonwealth Games revealed in 10 items
As Scotland prepares to host the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games next week, sports history experts are shining a spotlight on the nation’s rich and longstanding association with the event, tracing a story that stretches back almost 100 years...

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:27:30 +0100
Loch Fyne Mooring & Pontoon officially opens in Cairndow
A new mooring and pontoon facility - Loch Fyne Mooring & Pontoon - located at the idyllic village of Cairndow, at the head of Upper Loch Fyne, has officially opened.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:01:23 +0100
Being transgender is not the most interesting thing about me, says Green MSP
A Scottish Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing “upsetting” abuse online.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:49:48 +0100
Scottish town ranked among the UK’s favourite coastal spots
An East Lothian town has been ranked among the UK’s favourite coastal spots. Which? surveyed more than 5,300 people about their experiences of UK seaside destinations in the last year.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:39:17 +0100
Family speaks of disgust at finding caravan at holiday park smeared with blood
A family have spoken of their disgust after arriving at Wemyss Bay's Parkdean Resorts holiday park to find their caravan smeared with blood, human faeces, and used dog-waste bags.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:31:26 +0100
Calls continue for minor injuries unit to be installed at Borders hospital
CALLS have continued for a minor injuries unit to be installed at Hay Lodge Hospital in Peebles.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:27:10 +0100
Andy Burnham to take 'more pragmatic approach' to North Sea oil and gas
Andy Burnham will take a "more pragmatic approach" with a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour's deputy leader has today confirmed.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:08:17 +0100
Glasgow families ‘losing significant cash in the bin due to food waste’
Families in Glasgow are particularly likely to be wasting high amounts of money on food that goes uneaten, a survey indicates.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:42:38 +0100
Facebook down as people unable to get on accounts after 'global outage'
Facebook users have been hit by a major global outage which means users cannot get on the site

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:39:47 +0100
Equi’s reveal Scotland's favourite ice cream flavours on National Ice Cream Day
Scotland's premier ice cream maker, Equi's Ice Cream, has revealed the nation's favourite ice cream flavours.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
How Edinburgh Zoo turned tragedy into triumph after death of baby red panda
However, she choked on her vomit and died during the night. It is believed the kit died as the result of stress caused by fireworks being set off.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:06:00 +0100
What's really behind Glasgow's wave of immigration protests?
Six weeks after masked protesters marched through Glasgow city centre, the unrest has moved into its communities. At its root lies a genuine crisis in asylum housing policy and a far-right movement that knows how to exploit it.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘What has gone wrong?’ How Amnesty risked its reputation with ‘anti-rights’ report
Former employees of Amnesty International UK in Scotland have warned the organisation risks damage to its long-standing reputation as it faces potential legal action from JK Rowling.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cara McKee: The unbearable pain I hid during my maiden speech
Newly-elected MSP Cara McKee has revealed her battle with a rare and excruciating illness as she prepares for life-changing surgery later this week.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0100
'I've seen war and chaos across the world - what I saw in the West Bank shook me'
A humanitarian worker with close to three decades of experience says he has 'never been as shocked' as he was when visiting the West Bank

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:46:14 +0100
The secret behind HebCelt's success as ticket sales rise and crowds return
HebCelt 2026 attracted 16,000 visitors to Stornoway with ticket sales up, strong community support and Gaelic culture at the heart of one of the festival's most successful years

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Is former straight-talking general the man to finally end Netanyahu’s reign?
An unknown quantity outside of Israel, this son of Moroccan immigrants is now forerunner to become the country’s next leader. Foreign Editor David Pratt profiles Gadi Eisenkot

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Peatbog Faeries have spent three decades making audiences lose all their inhibitions
THIS week’s Icon presents the curator of this wholesome, some would say magisterial, series with a problem. We use the word “some” in its rarely deployed singular sense.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:51:46 +0100
Trains disrupted due to signal fault between Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverley
Trains are being disrupted due to a signal fault between Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverley station.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:46:05 +0100
Man seriously injured in broad daylight attack in Paisley
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Paisley. The incident happened around 2.30pm on Saturday, July 18, in the Blackstoun Oval area of the town.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:06:49 +0100
British Heart Foundation confirms closure of 87 charity shops - see the full list
The British Heart Foundation has revealed the locations of 87 charity shops set to close by March 2027.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Scottish Labour grandee urges 'King of the North' Burnham to rethink indyref2 powers
Leading Scottish Labour thinker Pauline Bryan tells our Writer at Large why Anas Sarwar should quit and why Burnham must back federalism and give Scotland indyref2 powers

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0100
Glasgow Queen Street trains cancelled due to fault in tunnels
ScotRail services at Glasgow Queen Street are delayed and cancelled after a rush-hour train developed a fault in the tunnels.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:27:27 +0100
Man charged over serious stairwell assault in Edinburgh
A man has been arrested and charged following a serious assault in an Edinburgh stairwell.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:52:23 +0100
Orphaned hedgehogs catch CalMac ferry to receive specialist care
Two orphaned hedgehog hoglets have been given a lifeline after travelling on a CalMac ferry from Lewis to the mainland to receive specialist care.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:17:25 +0100
Edinburgh Airport passengers warned rule change could see them denied entry to Spain
Passengers travelling to Spain from Edinburgh Airport could be turned away at the border due to a new rule change.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:49:31 +0100
In Pics: Nicola Sturgeon among thousands as she takes part in Glasgow Pride march
The former First Minister appeared relaxed and happy as she walked through Glasgow

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0100
Andy Burnham urged to stick to Labour manifesto on North Sea oil
Allies of the new Labour leader have said he intends to make a “dynamic” start to his premiership

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:07:58 +0100
Motorists warned after crash closes M8 section near Edinburgh
Emergency services are at the scene

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