Scotland Herald

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Work finally starts on Edinburgh's new concert hall for more than a century
Pop, rock, folk, jazz and classical concerts are expected to be staged at the 1000-capacity venue.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Hampden Park to be given new name as sponsorship move branded 'shameful'
Scotland's national stadium will be renamed as part of a sponsorship deal with Barclays bank

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:48:18 +0000
Debate on whether it should be mandatory for Glasgow taxi drivers to accept payments
A public consultation could be held on whether taxi drivers in Glasgow should be required to accept card payments.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:28:14 +0000
Protest at major conference sparks row between union and council
A protest at a major Glasgow conference has sparked a row between a union and the council, as footage shows a security worker grabbing an activist’s neck.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:09:03 +0000
Appeal for information after bird of prey shot in Aberdeenshire
Police are appealing for information after a bird of prey was shot in Aberdeenshire.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:36:25 +0000
'The right time': Family business announces closure after 35 years in Scottish town
A Helensburgh family business has announced that its closure after three decades in the town.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:24:58 +0000
'Timeless character': Gothic-style church dating back to 1890s listed for sale
The St Columba's Parish Church building on Largs seafront has gone up for sale for offers over £145,000.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:11:24 +0000
Virgin Media fined £23.8m 'for putting vulnerable customers at risk of harm’
Virgin Media has been fined £23.8 million by Ofcom after putting thousands of vulnerable customers at “direct risk of harm” when moving them to digital landlines.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:36:14 +0000
BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out
Reports suggest the fire happened in a plant room on the fifth floor of the building at Pacific Quay, Glasgow.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:27:37 +0000
Hermit begins new life of quiet and relative seclusion in Scottish town
Stephen Brandon was recently commissioned as a diocesan hermit in a ceremony in Helensburgh.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:19:50 +0000
Controversial bid for 78 new homes on greenbelt land set for approval by councillors
A CONTROVERSIAL bid to build 78 new homes in Kilmacolm is going in front of the planning board for final approval on Wednesday.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:07:08 +0000
Susan Aitken tells how Glasgow would create jobs and housing with devolved power
Glasgow would be able to create more jobs, build more housing and public transport with greater devolution of power.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:32:00 +0000
‘Shocking’ pay and profits revealed as firms 'cash in' on vulnerable Scots children
Scots private childcare chiefs are pocketing salaries up to twice that of the First Minister while companies rake in huge profits — despite government promises to stop anyone cashing in on vulnerable children.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:17:00 +0000
Scotland news LIVE: Breaking news, weather & travel updates on Monday, December 1
Follow Scotland's latest news, weather, top stories and travel updates with The Herald's live morning coverage, with breaking news and analysis from across the country.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Genital mutilation law unimplemented five years on as Glasgow treats 1,200 women
Laws to protect women and girls from female genital mutilation have not been implemented after five years, with more than 1,200 treated in Glasgow since.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:35:00 +0000
'The Park District places us close to the high-end property market'
The estate agent highlighted growth ambitions for the business

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:04:00 +0000
Scottish disability benefit harder to get than PIP, analysis by Greens shows
People making applications for a benefit devolved to Scotland were less likely to be successful than those applying for the equivalent UK scheme, research has found.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Rise in serious NHS patient incidents sparks criticism of government
Serious NHS Scotland patient safety incidents have risen 55% in four years, prompting political criticism from Scottish Labour.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:10:33 +0000
La Voix to make Strictly return after withdrawing from 2025 series due to injury
La Voix has revealed she will be making her Strictly Come Dancing return via the 2026 Live Arena Tour, after withdrawing from the 2025 TV series due to injury.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:54:52 +0000
The cute village that is home to Scotland's very own 'Leaning Tower of Pisa'
This cute village in the Highlands of Scotland is home to the country's very own 'Leaning Tower of Pisa'.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:43:00 +0000
Riddle of ancient deer bones inside Orkney building continues to puzzle researchers
Researchers revisiting deer-bone deposits at the Ness of Brodgar hope to clarify their purpose as new analysis deepens an ancient Orkney mystery.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Nearly 170 Scottish jobs lost in major company collapse
Almost 170 jobs have been lost across Scotland following the collapse of the UK’s largest timber firm

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:01:53 +0000
Police Scotland urged to reopen probe into sex claims against Al Fayed
Police Scotland have been urged to reopen the investigation into former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:28:25 +0000
‘Major disruption’ for rail passengers after signalling fault
Rail passengers faced “major disruption” on the East Coast Main Line following a signalling fault at Leeds.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:57:34 +0000
A new take on an old tale: What did our reviewer make of The Little Mermaid?
Dry land - well Bath Street, anyway - is out of sight… We’re now under the waves and to prove it, showers of bubbles are floating down around us.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:56:37 +0000
'He blew the mainstream British stage wide open': Tom Stoppard, Obituary
Tom Stoppard – Playwright, Born July 3, 1937; died November 29, 2025

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:37:33 +0000
Coffee Connections: Why folk musicians took over cafes in Glasgow
Cafes across Glasgow were turned into intimate gig spaces as Celtic Connections brought live music into coffee shops to encourage people to discover new artists.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:19:50 +0000
Scottish football banning order powers 'could be extended'
Community safety minister Siobhian Brown will launch a consultation on the issue on Monday

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:03:09 +0000
Scottish brewery in historic location put up for sale as 'blank canvas'
The Scottish brewery has been put up for sale, with the buyer being offered a 'blank canvas'

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Alone on the Atlantic - one woman’s extraordinary journey to reclaim her life
Milli Abrams is rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic alone, marking her 50th birthday at sea while raising money for charity and overcoming long Covid.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
'I was a normal 20-year-old - then I got diagnosed with end stage liver damage'
Kirsty Mills, 33, was diagnosed with a rare disease, autoimmune hepatitis, at the age of 20

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:15:37 +0000
Police say body found in search for missing man Adrian Knott
Police searching for a missing man in the south of Scotland say they have found a body.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:56:45 +0000
Parents gain right to ask for Gaelic school in their area
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:39:58 +0000
John Swinney: Saltire is ‘proud symbol’ of Scotland’s peaceful and inclusive values
The Saltire is a “proud symbol” of Scotland’s peaceful and inclusive values, John Swinney has said as he marked St Andrew’s Day.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Scientists warn Scotland’s ancient pinewoods face collapse unless action is taken now
Leading scientists and conservationists warn Scotland’s ancient Caledonian pinewoods are at risk from deer, invasive species and flawed forestry policy.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Scottish Government 'breached' agreement with civil service over office working
The Scottish Government has been accused of a partnership working agreement 'breach' with civil service unions over the change to office working.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Glasgow city centre's decline didn’t happen overnight — neither will its recovery'
Susan Aitken says Glasgow’s problems — and its potential — demand a long-term vision, not quick fixes. As John Swinney promises sweeping new regional powers, the council leader argues that real change is finally in motion, even if she won’t b...

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The £300k rescue mission to save the place Scotland found its flag
A major St Andrew’s Day appeal has been launched to rebuild the crumbling Saltire memorial at Athelstaneford, supported by the First Minister and civic leaders.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Public safety 'jeopardised' as more than 600 emergency calls had no police response
Scottish ministers have been told public safety has been 'jeopardised' after it was revealed that more than 600 emergency calls had no police response despite being labelled "immediate".

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:42:23 +0000
Douglas Alexander insists Rachel Reeves did not mislead public over tax rises
The Scottish secretary rejects claims Rachel Reeves misled the public over tax rises, defending the Chancellor’s Budget decisions as necessary amid growing political pressure.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:15:00 +0000
We must all unite against Nigel Farage and stop running like lemmings into the abyss
We must unite against Farage and stop running like lemmings into the abyss

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:10:00 +0000
Wha's like us? Not Sheena Easton, the artist formally known as having a Scots accent
THE Scottish accent is problematic. Mocked worldwide, if occasionally found sexy (Shir Sean etc), it doesn’t seem to fit anywhere, not even in Scotland.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Robertson to be quizzed by MSPs on lack of HES senior leader during meltdown
Angus Robertson is to be hauled back to Holyrood to be quizzed over a watchdog investigation into why the government's troubled heritage agency was allowed to operate for a prolonged period without a senior leader.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mum demands child diabetes screening after five-year-old's near-death
A South Lanarkshire mother is calling for mandatory child diabetes screening after her five-year-old daughter Faith nearly died when her type 1 diabetes was missed by GPs.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:26:22 +0000
Women's World Cup could be hosted in two Scottish stadiums
Two Scottish stadiums could host the Women's World Cup.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:44:07 +0000
Call for CCTV in parks after young woman raped
A call has been made to urgently install CCTV in public parks after a woman was raped in Paisley.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:18:39 +0000
Emergency services shut off street after car crash
People have been told to avoid an area of Paisley following a serious crash.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:49:53 +0000
John Swinney: Inverness asylum barracks plan made up 'on the back of an envelope'
John Swinney has accused the Home Office of making up its proposals to house asylum seekers in a Highland barracks "on the back of an envelope".

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:18:51 +0000
Indyref2: Flynn warns foundations of UK ‘can’t and won’t be fixed’
Mr Flynn has urged voters in Scotland to back his party in May

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:09:06 +0000
Pensioner dies after crash on the A822 in Perthshire
A pensioner has died following a crash on the A822 in Perthshire.

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