Scotland Herald
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:42:59 +0100Ryanair introduce 'disruptive passenger' fine in bid to crackdown on unruly behaviour
Ryanair has announced it will introduce a £500 fine for passengers whose behaviour results in them being removed from the aircraft.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:35:00 +0100Scottish airport chief reveals targeting of major new routes
The Scottish airport chief executive has revealed key long haul routes he is targeting
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:35:06 +0100UK economy shrinks by more than expected in setback for Rachel Reeves
The UK economy saw the biggest monthly contraction for a year-and-a-half in April in a setback to Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:41:03 +0100Chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry to consider calls to step down
The chair of the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh will hear arguments on Thursday about whether he should step down
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:36:00 +0100Why did Scots ministers support award of £395m in ferry contracts to firms abroad
The first of a series of lifeline ferries for Scotland being built abroad at a cost of £381m is scheduled to have been completed seven years faster than the long-delayed and over budget fiasco vessels being built in Inverclyde, it has emerged.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +0100Revealed: ScotGov pulls plug on lifeline public finance of state ferry fiasco firm
Ministers have halted vital funding of Scottish Government-owned ferry fiasco firm that is needed to bring in vital work to keep it alive, it can be revealed.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100Glasgow's drug consumption room leads to reports of abandoned needles in the street
Glasgow City Council has received complaints about drug paraphernalia - including needles and syringes - in the vicinity of the safe consumption room.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:34:00 +0100Family expands Scottish estate offering with new barn venue
The 400-square-metre venue is designed to host weddings, corporate functions and community events
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:33:00 +0100Can renowned Scottish company rediscover 'magic dust'?
New chiefs bidding to revive Sterling amid challenging conditions on high street
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:31:00 +0100German state-owned energy giant to build major wind farm in Scotland
The Scottish wind farm could be producing energy within three years
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100Scots Language Awards to return for 2025 with school lessons to start
The Scots Language Awards will return to Ayrshire after a successful first visit to the area last year.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +0100The Herald cartoon on Douglas Ross
Today's cartoon is on Douglas Ross convening a committee meeting from the Caribbean.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100Work by one of Scotland's best loved contemporary artists goes on show
A collection of rarely seen paintings by one of Scotland's most respected contemporary artists, Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, has gone on show in Glasgow.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:50:16 +0100LIVE: Spending Review 2025: What Rachel Reeves’s plans mean for Scotland
Rachel Reeves has unveiled her Spending Review — with major funding for a new AI supercomputer in Edinburgh, the Acorn carbon project, and Faslane.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:30:22 +0100Tributes paid to drug policy reformer Peter Krykant after his sudden death
Peter Krykant called for state-backed safe drug consumption areas
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:58:22 +0100Reeves's £9.1bn budget boost leaves Scottish Government short changed says Robinson
Ian Murray says the 2026 election will be about trust in public spending, as Rachel Reeves announces record funding for the Scottish Government
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:07:53 +0100Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies aged 82
In a statement, published on his website, his family said: "We are heartbroken."
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:22:56 +0100Summer solstice sees searches spike for Scottish standing stones
The approaching Summer Solstice on Saturday, June 21, is thought to be behind the sudden interest in Scotland’s prehistoric monuments
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0100Fact Check: Are politicians' claims about Scottish education data really true?
Jenny Gilruth and Pam Duncan-Glancy have clashed over the state of Scottish education, with both citing officials statistics. Are their claims true?
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100Is Rachel Reeves serious about growth? Scottish business delivers verdict
Business group offers scathing assessment of Chancellor's plans
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:58:11 +0100Court hears Michelle Mone-linked firm must pay back £121m for ‘faulty’ PPE
A company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone should pay back more than £121 million for breaching a Government contract for 25 million surgical gowns during the coronavirus pandemic, the High Court has heard.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:30:00 +0100Edinburgh Festival Fringe street theatre shows under threat over funding crisis
The future of street theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Festival is at risk due to the soaring costs involved in accommodating crowds and performers.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100Edinburgh company rejects approach valuing it at nearly £1 billion
US-focused healthcare specialist declares approach 'fundamentally undervalues' business
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:47:51 +0100Police probing gang violence recover firearm in Edinburgh
Detectives investigating gang-related violence in Scotland’s Central Belt say they have recovered a firearm.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:40:21 +0100Six Scottish restaurants named in UK top 100 including three from Edinburgh
Six Scottish restaurants have been named in the UK’s top 100 by the The National Restaurant Awards.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0100Minister refuses to confirm £100 million lifeline for Dundee University
Scottish Government ministers will meet soon to discuss a potential rescue package for Dundee University, previously valued at £100 million.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:56:34 +0100Road near Milngavie reopens after three-car crash
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:43:59 +0100Free book store opens in Glasgow shopping centre to improve access
A first-of-its-kind book store in Scotland has opened in Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:29:35 +0100Boost for Kirkcaldy as Chancellor announces 'growth fund' for high street
Kirkcaldy town centre and seafront has been named as one of the communities to benefit from a £240 million growth mission fund, the Chancellor confirmed.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:45:16 +0100400 Scottish jobs at risk as bus manufacturer plans England move
Falkirk-based bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis said 400 Scottish jobs are at risk as it announces a consultation on its UK manufacturing strategy.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:24:13 +0100John Swinney creates new role for Mairi McAllan in cabinet reshuffle
John Swinney has reshuffled his cabinet, creating a new role for Mairi McAllan, with a focus places on housing
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:08:00 +0100I tried the Edinburgh restaurant named as the 'Best in Scotland'
Following news that Lyla has been named the 'Best Restaurant in Scotland', we revisit food and drink writer Sarah Campbell's experience of the fine dining spot.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:34:41 +0100Eight Scottish councils to trial free school meals for S1-S3 pupils
The Scottish Greens have praised the announcement after securing funding for the trial in budget deliberations
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:46:48 +0100Ofgem backs Scottish underground hydrogen storage project
A Scottish underground hydrogen storage technology firm has been backed by Ofgem and a high-powered energy consortium
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:03:27 +0100Close to 250 sex crimes reported at train stations in Scotland
There have been close to 250 sex crimes at train stations in Scotland over the past three years, according to new figures
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0100Review of mothballing guidance will not be completed before the new school year
Existing guidance has led to "miscommunications" with councils and questionable decisions around mothballing but will remain in place until at least next academic year.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:27:36 +0100Deacon Blue star 'seriously ill' in hospital as band members provide update
Deacon Blue star Jim Prime is seriously ill in hospital, his bandmates have revealed.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:44:17 +0100‘Significant milestone’ as airline reaches 30m passengers through Scottish airport
Airline hails reaching a total of 30 million passengers through one Scottish airport
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:14:34 +0100Bid to save eroded path on An Teallach reaches £250k target after loss of EU funding
A three-year project to help repair decades of erosion to a path on An Teallach has raised £250,000.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:48:31 +0100Lost poem by 'titanic figure' of Scottish Enlightenment found in a box of junk
A poem by a 'titanic figure' of the Scottish Enlightenment discovered in a box of junk in Clackmannanshire is to go up for auction
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:35:27 +0100John Swinney to hold modest Scottish cabinet reshuffle at Bute House
Senior ministers will gather at Bute House as First Minister John Swinney organises a modest cabinet reshuffle at Bute House.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:44:01 +0100'Farcical:' Ross criticised for chairing Holyrood committee meeting from Caribbean
Douglas Ross joined Holyrood’s Education Committee from the Caribbean, prompting calls from MSPs to replace him as convenor during the session.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:30:26 +0100Two women killed in fatal collision as police launch appeal for witnesses
Two people have been killed after a fatal crash on the A98, near Enzie in Buckie on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:45:23 +0100Drumchapel community centre site sale planned
Land in Drumchapel where a community centre stood until it was demolished following a fire is set to be sold to a housing developer
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:09:45 +0100CalMac ferry granted stay of execution as Brexit rules delay scrapping
A CalMac ferry due to be scrapped has been given a stay of execution due to post-Brexit red tape
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:40:00 +0100Why does Scotland require a new fossil fuel power plant?
Calls have been made to halt plans for a new 'greener' fossil fuel power station in Scotland which has received millions of pounds in public money backing after it has been revealed it will be three times as polluting as first presented.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:32:00 +0100'Disaster': Bid to stop taxpayer-backed gas power plant as pollution ratings soar
Calls have been made to halt plans for a new 'greener' fossil fuel power station in Scotland which has received millions of pounds in public money backing after it has been revealed it will be three times as polluting as first presented.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100Councillors under fire after blocking parents from speaking at emergency meeting
Council officials had been forced to U-turn on plans to close four nurseries, but the administration did not allow parents to speak at the meeting confirming the change.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mental health concerns grow for unpaid carers 'penalised' by social care system
Unpaid carers in Scotland are being 'penalised' by the underfunded social care system, leading to growing mental health concerns.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100The ferry scandal that could sink a government (but not the SNP)
It is a ferry scandal which could yet sink a government.