Scotland Herald

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:36:15 +0100
Motorway to England shut in both directions after lorry hits bridge
The road was closed after an HGV struck a bridge over the motorway

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:34:11 +0100
Three more charged over death of man in Airdrie
Three more men have been charged in connection with the death of a man in Airdrie two weeks ago.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:57:00 +0100
Scotland facing 'system-wide' autism and ADHD crisis
Scotland is facing a “system-wide crisis” when it comes to support for people with conditions such as ADHD and autism, psychiatrists have said.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0100
So what is current state of play at Royal Bank's massive Gogarburn site?
What is the current state of play at Royal Bank of Scotland's Gogarburn site, which was opened back in 2005 when Fred Goodwin was chief executive?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0100
Seismic shift in Edinburgh financial sector and a fleeting high
The Edinburgh financial sector has seen a seismic shift, with the ultimate loss of two major bank head offices

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:34:00 +0100
Warning issued by Scottish tourism chiefs as key date looms
Scottish politicians warned to “not mistake resilience for strength” as tourism industry feels pressure on cost

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:33:00 +0100
Business HQ Monthly The Edinburgh Edition - the capital's issues under the spotlight
Edinburgh is the focus as we put the spotlight on the major issues facing the Scottish capital

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:36:00 +0100
Scotland’s housing emergency: Billions pledged, where's the delivery?
A group of MSPs have demanded a national action plan to tackle the housing emergency one year on from the Scottish Government making the crisis declaration.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:34:00 +0100
Revealed: The 'deplorable' SNP affordable homes starts crash in housing emergency
Scotland’s bid to ease its housing emergency has been condemned as the number of affordable homes being started by the government is continuing to spiral downwards having slumped last year to the lowest level for 11 years.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:30:40 +0100
Scots on board flotilla bound for Gaza stopped by Israeli forces
Activists on board a flotilla of vessels sailing towards Gaza said late on Wednesday that the Israeli navy had intercepted three of its boats as they approached the besieged Palestinian territory.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:01:00 +0100
A visit to Alloa underlines why Scotland's college sector is fighting for its life
Education writer James McEnaney, a former college lecturer, examines the state of the sector after a visit to a campus at risk of closure.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
SNP member who challenged Swinney bids to be party president as candidates revealed
The grassroots activist who challenged John Swinney for the role of SNP leader has now put himself forward to be party's president along with three others.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sandie Peggie latest: NHS rebuked by watchdog over tribunal costs secrecy bid
Scotland’s information watchdog has ruled NHS wrongly withheld tribunal costs in case of nurse Sandie Peggie

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:31:00 +0100
Historic Scottish landowning family backs link between villages
A tourist attraction owned by one of Scotland’s oldest landowning families has backed a safe link between two villages

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:31:00 +0100
Why job cuts at long-established Scottish company should worry us all
Plans for job cuts at Scottish TV company are a cause for concern

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Why summer of Oasis failed to lift the gloom over Edinburgh tourism and hospitality
Tourism and hospitality-focused businesses in Edinburgh on the struggle to make money despite huge numbers of visitors this summer

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Luxury golf hotel cuts its losses as course discussions continue
The five-star resort narrowed its losses but net liabilities more than doubled as the business increased borrowings from its American parent company

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:32:00 +0100
Stay ahead of the competition in strong, effective messaging with Soba: Private Label
Businesses often say the same thing as their biggest competitors, writes marketing agency Soba: Private Label’s Storm Mackay – and potential prospects simply can’t tell the difference ... but there are effective solutions available

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Law Awards of Scotland finalists revealed ahead of glittering ceremony
TV‘s Rob Rinder returns to host The Herald Law Awards of Scotland in association with 123 Medical Services at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow next month.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0100
School leader argues AI must be embraced in the classroom
A leading educator in Scotland has called for the system to adopt a "bold" approach to artificial intelligence (AI) for the protection and benefit of pupils.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
LNER under fire for framing Edinburgh as 'really North London'
LNER has come under fire for framing Edinburgh as an extension of "North London" to encourage people to visit Scotland's capital city by train.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Scotland's colleges have seen funding cut by 20 per cent in five years, watchdog says
Scotland’s colleges have seen their funding cut by 20% in real terms over five years, a new report from a public spending watchdog has made clear.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:08:52 +0100
Archaeological discovery halts construction of new housing estate
Stunned builders uncovered an archaeological find while working on a new Glasgow housing estate.

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Scotland's Defence Future - All articles from The Herald's investigative series
The Herald's latest in-depth investigation series explores the state of Scotland's defence - past, present and future.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'Milestone' hailed as famous Scottish company beats the cost blues
Renowned shortbread company generates sales of more than £200m for the first time

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:08:45 +0100
Scottish investment chief steps back after 25 years and successors revealed
The Scottish investment chief is stepping back and his successors have been named

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:43:36 +0100
BrewDog founder James Watt to headline Scottish business conference
Watt has attracted controversy in recent years amid allegations of a toxic culture at the brewery, which he left last year.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:10:00 +0100
Meet the snake-toothed Scottish lizard that lived 167 million years ago
It has been given the Gaelic name Breugnathair elgolensis — 'false snake of Elgol'

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:13:26 +0100
Music fan spared jail after Hydro gig sex attack on waitress
Artur Sobbek, 51, preyed on the woman at after a gig by the dance music group Scooter

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:57:48 +0100
Big global fashion name chief reveals reasons for major Glasgow move
The chief of the big global fashion name has revealed the reasons for the major Glasgow move

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:28:32 +0100
Edinburgh invited to form closer ties with Czech city through classical music
Representatives of the second-largest city in the Czech Republic have been invited to Edinburgh as part of an initiative to form closer ties between the two

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:53:50 +0100
Leonardo engineer used ‘secret’ toilet after trans colleague encounter
Maria Kelly said she does not want to “sacrifice my privacy and my dignity” by sharing toilets with a man

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:29:25 +0100
First 'vegan hotel' in Scotland to shut after seven years in tourist town
Saorsa 1975, located in Pitlochry, was opened in 2018 as a 100% plant-based venue, from food and drinks to toiletries and cleaning products. 

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:36:08 +0100
NHS board in Sandie Peggie row tells staff to use toilets in line with biological sex
The NHS board was taken to an employment tribunal by nurse Sandie Peggie, who raised concerns over sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:34:33 +0100
CalMac Arran ferry returns to service after 20 months and £12m spend
Repairs to the ferry, which can hold up to 1,000 passengers and 110 cars, cost £12m and underwent several delays.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:21:17 +0100
Rapist who faked his own death and fled to Spain jailed for eight years
James Clacher was convicted last month on two charges

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:55:45 +0100
Tractor driver dead after fatal crash on M77 in Glasgow
A tractor-trailer crashed and shed a load of timber onto the road near Bellahouston Park.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:45:54 +0100
Inside Glasgow UNIQLO, your exclusive first look in the new store
UNIQLO, known for its affordable basics and signature LifeWear brand, will officially open the doors to its new shop in Glasgow on Thursday, October 2.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:46:01 +0100
Almost 800 'football pitches' of peatland restored by Scottish Water
The publicly-owned utility has published its annual update on its work to reach net zero

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:15:00 +0100
Short film made by youngsters from Ukraine and Ayrshire gets premiere
A short film produced entirely by people aged 25 or under has been debuted in Irvine and Glasgow, with the brains behind it keen to get recruits on board for their next idea

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:06:43 +0100
Scottish estate set in ‘awe-inspiring’ landscape brought to market
A Scottish amenity estate opportunity in 'awe-inspiring' surroundings has been brought to the market.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:30:41 +0100
Airline launches new route from Edinburgh to Danish city home to original LEGOLAND
Scots will be able to take a direct flight to the city that is home to LEGOLAND after a new route was announced between Edinburgh and Billund.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:14:21 +0100
New 'Highland Icons' campaign to target UK golf enthusiasts
A new campaign has been launched to entice more golf tourists into the far north of Scotland

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:30:23 +0100
Private school pupil painter to appear on Portrait Artist of the Year
Ruby Mitcham, an 18-year-old student at Gordonstoun, has been selected to appear on the new series of Portrait Artist of the Year

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:57:20 +0100
Michelle Mone linked PPE firm ordered to repay over £100m to government
A company linked to Michelle Mone has been ordered to repay close to £122million after it was determined it breached a contract for PPE

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:57:17 +0100
Michelle Mone linked PPE firm ordered to repay over £100m to government
A company linked to Michelle Mone has been ordered to repay close to £122million after it was determined it breached a contract for PPE

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:38:20 +0100
Flood warnings across Scotland as heavy rain set to hit country
Forecasters have warned people may face disruption as they issued a weather warning for heavy rain in parts of western and southern Scotland over the next few days.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:25:07 +0100
Preferred bidder named for 'electricity superhighway' between Scotland and England
A preferred bidder has been announced for a new subsea cable system connecting Scotland and England

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:48:00 +0100
BAFTA Scotland nominees revealed with Orkney film up for four awards
A film about a young woman returning home to the Orkney Islands has been nominated for four BAFTA Scotland awards ahead of this year’s ceremony.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:01:32 +0100
Man charged after footballer assaulted during Scottish Premiership match
A man has been arrested after a footballer was assaulted during a game in Dundee more than a month ago.

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