Scotland Herald
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:52:20 +0100Scottish jobs at risk as Nestle propose plans to cut 16,000 workers around the world
Jobs at Nestle’s Girvan factory could be at risk after the company announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs over the course of the next two years.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:50:05 +0100Claims pupils sharing videos of Charlie Kirk’s shooting in East Lothian schools
Claims children have been sharing video footage of American activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting in schools across East Lothian have sparked a call for a mobile phone ban for pupils.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:13:15 +0100Claims kids as young as 10 are using cocaine in Dumfries and Galloway
Youngsters are dabbling in the highly-addictive class A drug, which has the region’s drugs support workers on high alert.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:54:57 +0100Edinburgh social workers using AI to help write up casework reports
Edinburgh social workers have been using an AI programme to help write up reports as part of a trial into the potential benefits of the technology.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:05:28 +0100'Significant concerns': HES chair addresses staff over 'culture and racism'
The newly-appointed chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Sir Mark Jones acknowledged "significant issues" around “organisational culture, staff wellbeing and racism” at the agency.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:44:22 +0100CCTV overhaul will 'improve the character' of Glasgow Central station
Plans to replace CCTV cameras as well as the public address and voice alarm (PAVA) system at Glasgow’s Central Station have been submitted to Glasgow City Council.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:58:58 +0100Here's how much gross profit home sellers in Scotland are making on average
Homeowners selling up in Britain in the past 18 months made an average gain of £72,000 compared with what they paid for the property, according to analysis by Zoopla.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:20:47 +01003,000-year-old secret of Bronze Age hoard found in Scottish field revealed
The Peebles Hoard, which was found by a metal detectorist in 2020, comprises more than 500 “unusual” bronze and organic objects, many without archaeological parallel anywhere in the world.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:59:18 +0100Retired teacher convicted of abusing 18 girls at former school
Patricia Robertson - now aged 77 - had denied the accusations during a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:48:44 +0100Baby’s death not related to built environment of Glasgow hospital, sheriff finds
Sophia Smith died at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) campus in Glasgow on April 11 2017.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0100Arms and banking industries lobbied Scottish Government over Palestine protests
Barclays bank and the defence industry called for the Scottish Government to crack down on Palestine protests, documents show
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0100Major deal for Scottish family business sees majority stake acquired
A global private equity player has acquired a majority stake
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:34:00 +0100Housebuilding giant purchases land in Scottish town for 44 new homes
A housebuilding giant has acquired land in a Scottish town for new homes
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:33:00 +0100Family to sell award-winning Scottish visitor attraction
The family has opted to 'concentrate on their core hotel business' and brought the tourist experience to the market
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +0100One in three Scots feel let down by the BBC's representation of Scotland
Around 42 of audiences in Scotland are concerned about the BBC's political independence, according to new research.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0100Cartoon on the investigation into the vet industry
Today's cartoon is on the investigation into the vets services market.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:54:26 +0100Scottish AI firm raises over £8m with Scottish National Investment Bank
An AI robotics company has raised more than £8 million, including funding from the Scottish National Investment Bank, to develop innovative technology
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:12:28 +0100PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone fails to pay back Covid money to the government
PPE Medpro, the company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, has not met the deadline to pay back almost £122 million to the Government
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Who is Sandie Peggie, the nurse at centre of NHS Fife employment tribunal row?
Sandie Peggie is an A&E nurse at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with three decades of service under NHS Fife.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:46:33 +0100Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses rack up continued losses in 2024
Directors of Trump International Golf Club Scotland predict a 'positive fiscal improvement in the medium and longer-term'
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:40:55 +0100Two 'fabulous' Scottish restaurants named among the best for 'design-led' dining
Two restaurants in Scotland have been named among the best in the UK for 'design-led' dining by the Good Food Guide.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:39 +0100Supermarket giant applies to demolish hotel to build first store in Scots town
Plans to build a LIDL in Dunfermline will go before councillors next week, with proposals to demolish a former hotel to make way for it
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0100Embattled engineering giant's chief executive steps down
Embattled Scottish engineering group Wood has announced its chief executive is leaving as shareholders prepare for a key vote on its future
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:36:32 +0100'The biggest highlight of my career? Cooking for Sir Paul McCartney'
Matt Heeley is head chef at Newhall Mains in Balblair, formerly of The Newt and 28 Market Place, both in Somerset.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:46:41 +0100First Minister told to 'come clean' over 'secret' independence plan
John Swinney has been told he must come clean on a "secret" independence plan if the SNP wins a majority of seats at next year's Holyrood election.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:42:53 +0100Complaints against National Library's gender critical book ban upheld by advocates
An independent review into The National Library of Scotland's decision to withdraw The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht from its centenary exhibition was "inadequate".
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Behind the scenes of Alex Salmond's complicated SNP conference tribute
A 15-second tribute to Alex Salmond on the anniversary of his death was played at SNP conference. But was it enough?
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:53:14 +0100Scottish pensioners warned over winter fuel scam as calls to charity rise
Age Scotland has revealed they have been inundated with calls from people confused about scam texts around a winter fuel payment fraud.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:36:45 +0100Application resubmitted for controversial oil and gas field off coast of Scotland
Norwegian state oil firm Equinor has resubmitted its application to develop a controversial oil field off the coast of Scotland
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:31:46 +0100Plug pulled on Scotland's biggest Bonfire Night event as rising costs are blamed
The new Fawkes Festival in Edinburgh was billed as a 'safer alternative' to family-run displays.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:58:28 +0100Elaine C Smith and Glasgow 2026 stars set new indoor bowling record
Comedian Elaine C Smith joined more than 100 budding bowlers in Glasgow to set a new record for the world's largest ever indoor lesson
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:55:00 +0100Man caught with Nazi material and explosives had searched for Sturgeon's address
A man caught with far-right material and explosives had previously searched for Nicola Sturgeon's addresses on the internet.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:13 +0100Man found guilty of murdering girlfriend in hot tub in Shetland
A 41-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of Claire Leveque in Shetland
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:12:51 +0100Family to sell ‘grand’ Scottish hotel linked to queen after 25 years
A family is to sell a landmark Scottish hotel once visited by a queen
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:19:30 +0100EasyJet launches new route from Scotland to 'fairytale' European city
EasyJet has announced the launch of a new route from Edinburgh to Ljubljana in Slovenia, offering the only direct connection from Scotland.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:08:18 +0100Glasgow-bound flight declares emergency after passenger falls ill
Easyjet flight U2416 from Southampton to Glasgow declared a 7700 general emergency over North West England.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Who is Dr Beth Upton, the trans doctor at the centre of Sandie Peggie row?
Dr Beth Upton is the second respondent in the ongoing legal case involving nurse Sandie Peggie at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and NHS Fife.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:01:15 +0100Engineering meets espresso: Robot barista launched at Scottish university campus
A collaborative robot – or ‘cobot’ – capable of crafting cappuccinos, flat whites and lattes has been introduced at the University of Strathclyde.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:24:51 +0100Scottish island fears digital cut-off after cable damage in storm
An island community fears it could be cut off from the rest of the world during winter after fibre cables were damaged during Storm Amy.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:46:35 +0100Strathclyde Park building to close until 2027 for major redevelopment
The Watersports Centre in Strathclyde Country Park is to close for 18 months as part of major refurbishments.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:35:40 +0100Council pleads for help to cope with 'chronic shortage' of housing
West Dunbartonshire Council has penned a letter to the Scottish Government in a pleading bid to be granted additional funding to help cope with the 'chronic shortage' of housing
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:31:07 +0100Israelis identifying second group of bodies from Hamas as fragile truce holds
Three of four bodies handed over on Tuesday night were identified as Israeli hostages but the identity of the fourth remained in question.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:32:14 +0100People with arthritis in Scotland being left unsupported and unable to work - report
More than half of people surveyed with arthritis in Scotland have said the condition has impacted their ability to work, according to a report from an arthritis charity.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:38:12 +0100Community hub that supports people with addiction could be forced to close
A community hub in Glasgow that supports groups helping people with addiction could close without vital funds.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:17:33 +0100Scotland news LIVE: Breaking updates, weather and top stories this morning
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.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Race to finish rebuild of Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay
One year after the first wooden piles were driven into the waters of Loch Tay, the ambitious project to rebuild a crannog is entering its final stage.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Sandie Peggie latest: New legal cost details revealed following Herald FOI challenge
Health chiefs agree to release breakdown of legal fees in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal following an FOI challenge by The Herald.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0100Plans for 55 new homes in Scottish village brought forward
Plans for 55 new homes in a Scottish village are being marketed for sale
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:31:00 +0100Scottish fashion giant that came close to collapse to open new stores
A Scottish fashion giant that was placed in administration earlier this year is to open new stores
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0100Bellway calls for government help to assist first-time buyers
Labour must "demonstrate its commitment" to housebuilding, Jason Honeyman said