Scotland Herald
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:46:42 +0100Disney On Ice announces Glasgow return with three nights at OVO Hydro
Disney On Ice will return to Glasgow for three nights in March 2026
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:35:25 +0100Global retailer teases new shop opening at train station
MINISO, whose first store opened in June at Braehead Shopping Centre, shared a mysterious Instagram post hinting at its next location.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:54:27 +0100Boutique bowling group acquires famous Arches nightclub site
The owners of three late night bowling and family gaming sites in Scotland have acquired one of Glasgow’s most high-profile event spaces.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:33:00 +0100Is Glasgow finally rediscovering its mojo?
Can we begin to think of brighter days for Glasgow after big investments?
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:15:00 +0100'Access all areas' for Glasgow as the Doors Open Days Festival gets underway
Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival returns with a packed programme of more than 180 events
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:10:00 +0100Ross Greer calls call on Ministers to reject Flamingo Land plans ‘for good’
Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer will join campaigners opposed to the Flamingo Land development at Holyrood
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0100SNP accused of 'incompetence' as watchdog warns of £770m welfare funding gap
SNP ministers have been accused of "financial incompetence" as Audit Scotland warns the government has no plan to tackle a £770 million welfare funding gap
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Landlords to be banned from evicting tenants for first year under new plan
Landlords would be banned from evicting tenants for at least the first 12 months of their tenancy under a proposal by the Greens to be voted on next week.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100'We would welcome Scotland back into the EU - with or without the UK'
Brexit is 'leaving behind an entire generation' of young people, according to a senior German politician who said Scotland would be welcomed back into the EU.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0100The Herald cartoon on Donald Trump's UK visit
The Herald cartoon is on Donald Trump's visit to the UK.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Campaigners criticise Douglas Ross over ‘seagull rant’ after justice reform debate
Campaigners have accused Douglas Ross of 'disrespectfully delaying' the vote on Scotland’s landmark Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill to raise concerns about a government ‘seagull summit.’”
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:14:32 +0100Determined farmer launches third bid to build house on his land
John Nelson was refused planning permission by Dumfries and Galloway Council to construct a property at Seafield Farm in December last year.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:25:48 +0100'Running on Glasgow Airport’s runway in the middle of the night was surreal'
50 lucky runners made history as Glasgow Airport opened its runway for a fun run, as part of the city’s official Glasgow 850 celebrations.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:28:26 +0100Airline launches new route from Scotland to US state
Aer Lingus has today announced its largest ever transatlantic summer schedule for 2026 as well as further expansion of its long-haul network.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:27:52 +0100Largest freshwater pearl found in Scotland for 400 years goes on display
The perfectly round freshwater pearl is the largest found in Scotland since the 1621 discovery of the Kellie Pearl, which is now thought to be on the Scottish crown.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:28:11 +0100Rare whisky worth hundreds stolen during distillery break-in
Police say the spirits were taken during an incident at the Tullibardine Distillery in Blackford, Perth and Kinross.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:40:53 +0100Rape survivor MSP says ministers ‘re-traumatising’ victims over Supreme Court delay
SNP MSP Michelle Thomson accused ministers of ‘re-traumatising’ survivors by not taking action on April's Supreme Court ruling defining sex in the Equality Act as biological sex.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:33:00 +0100NHS Fife refuse to reveal breakdown of legal team's hourly rate in Peggie tribunal
The Herald asked how much NHS Fife was paying per hour for its legal counsel in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal - but the FOI was refused.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0100Housebuilding giant sounds alarm about Budget as sales plunge
Housebuilding giant Barratt Redrow has suffered a sharp fall in new homes sales amid subdued consumer confidence and warned the Budget could make things worse.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:26:21 +0100Ofgem's Glasgow staff to stage walk out as part of pay dispute
Workers at energy regulator Ofgem are to stage a week of strike action in an escalating dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:23:09 +0100'Our baby was born with two rare diseases - we want to give him best life possible'
A baby born in Scotland is believed to be the only person in the world affected simultaneously by two rare conditions
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:21:23 +0100Ferry sidelined for 20 months finally leaves drydock
The MV Caledonian Isles has exited drydock in Leith
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:48:07 +0100Deal agreed to trial new transport link in Scottish 'area of natural beauty'
Scotland's island communities could be linked by a new form of transport
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:26:26 +0100Scottish hotel hailed for proximity to Old Course makes list of best luxury venues
The five-star hotel features 42 luxury bedrooms, including six suites and three junior suites.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:44:54 +0100Cairngorm Mountain bosses say business model 'too snow dependent'
The chief executive of the Cairngorm Mountain resort has said the business model must move away from reliance on snow and “make sure the activities we’ve got are year-round”.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:32:16 +0100Two arrested after raids on Edinburgh properties in brothel keeping probe
Seven people were also offered safeguarding advice
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:35:25 +0100MSPs demand urgent reform of Scotland’s ailing legal aid system
A Holyrood committee has warned Scotland’s legal aid system is failing, with “deserts” leaving people without access to justice.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:09:24 +0100Sex crime laws to be extended after vote despite fears from lawyers
Rape shield laws are to be extended after MSPs backed the Scottish Government's last minute changes to legislation going through Holyrood. MSPs voted by 63 to 48 for the proposal last night which was made by justice secretary Angela Constance earlier...
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:25:19 +0100One of city's 'most recognisable' office buildings sold in major deal
The building, described as one of Glasgow's 'most recognisable', has been sold in a major deal.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:19:08 +0100Fifth acquisition in seven years for Scottish wealth management firm
The deal marks the end of a 30-year career in financial consultancy
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:54:19 +0100Two Strathclyde Uni researchers receive grants worth more than £1.8m each
The two researchers have received grants worth more than £1.8m each
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:15:50 +0100Specialist school for autistic children announces closure
The New Struan School and its residences will shut its doors for the final time in June 2026
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:28:34 +0100One of Glasgow's most decorated restaurants announces shock closure
The eatery, located on Argyle Street in the Finnieston area of Glasgow, has previously been named the AA’s Restaurant of the Year.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:34:00 +0100Leak inquiry into secrecy 'scandal' over taxpayer millions for private Scots port
A Scots council at the centre of a secrecy 'scandal' over taxpayer millions being pumped into a key private Scottish port has launched a leak inquiry into how details of a secret "sub-project" were made public.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100University launches Centre for Spatial Reasoning to help boost school math skills
A new Centre for Spatial Reasoning has been established by the University of Glasgow following a successful trial involving thousands of pupils.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:32:00 +0100Scottish housebuilder aims 'firepower' at traditional heartlands
Scottish housebuilding chief excited by potential for growth in the Highlands
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:30:00 +0100Scottish jobs market holds its own ahead of 'terrifying' Budget
The labour market remains relatively robust but there are "worrying" signs underneath
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:10:00 +0100New research reveals the lost castle and palace of the Kings of the Isles
It was once a kingdom which ruled the waves and rivalled Scotland in power and majesty.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:49:37 +0100Scotland just abolished the ‘Not Proven’ verdict – here’s what changes now
Scotland abolishes the “not proven” verdict in a landmark justice reform shake-up - this is what it means for victims, juries, and conviction rates.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:41:22 +0100Decision to prevent locals from buying historic hotel 'flawed'
Local SNP councillor says the Scottish Government's refusal 'essentially rejects the possibility of success in favour of almost certain failure'.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:11:29 +0100Scotland abolishes 400-year-old ‘Not Proven’ verdict in landmark justice overhaul
Scotland has scrapped the centuries-old “not proven” verdict in a major justice reform shake-up voted through by MSPs in Holyrood.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:37:07 +0100Closure of shipyard would be 'disaster' for Port Glasgow, business owners warn
Business owners in Port Glasgow are throwing their weight behind the campaign to secure a future for Ferguson Marine.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:01:00 +0100European politician backs SNP Government in £85m foreign student tax controversy
A European politician has backed John Swinney's decision not to introduce a planned UK levy universities would have to pay on international students saying the decision will boost "academic exchange and collaboration" between Germany and Scotland.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:30:00 +0100Scotch whisky distiller unveils new permanent boss
New boss of Elgin-based distiller takes role with 25 years of spirits industry experience
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:30:00 +0100Glasgow's 'resilience' hailed as prime office secures big-name tenant
One of Scotland's 'greenest' building is now 90% let after latest deal
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:05:56 +0100John Swinney faces SNP backlash over attendance at Donald Trump state banquet
John Swinney faces a backlash from within the SNP for attending the state banquet given by the King and Queen in honour of President Trump.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:33:00 +0100New Glasgow exhibition The Unlikely Clan redefines what it means to belong
Glasgow Gallery has opened its doors to one of its most daring group shows yet. The Unlikely Clan, bringing together a striking mix of Scottish and international artists to explore ideas of identity, belonging, and kinship in the 21st century.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:13:18 +0100Breathe new life into your bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms with DM Design
With many years of experience designing kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, business partners Ross Hagan and Ryan McDowall are breathing new life into DM Designs after taking over the well-known brand a year ago.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:24:31 +0100Path of new Land Reform Bill risks being a road to nowhere in Scotland
Doubts are being raised as to whether the Land Reform Bill currently before the Scottish Parliament is workable given the sheer volume and complexity of the prosposed legislation, writes Dominic Ryan
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100This Scots painter goes to any lengths to find the world's most exotic creatures
For the late 18th century poet William Blake, the tiger was an emblem of contradiction and ferocity. The one he conjured up in his celebrated 1794 poem The Tyger was possessed of a “fearful symmetry” and could be found “burning bright/In the fo...