Scotland Herald

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:46:07 +0000
'Snow on the way' — as one part of Scotland shivers at -7C
Temperatures dropped to minus 7C in the Highlands

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:17:11 +0000
Sir Billy Connolly makes rare public appearance to pick up top honour
The comedian thanked the crowd for the award, and joked about his terrible trousers

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Race to save Scotland’s ‘final frontier’ abbey as 900th anniversary nears
Kelso Abbey’s crumbling ruins spark urgent calls for action as its 900th anniversary nears, with experts warning the Borders landmark is at risk.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
‘Green’ data centres will tear Scotland’s net-zero plans apart, charity warns
A rural charity warns that so-called ‘green’ data centres could consume city-scale energy and derail Scotland’s net-zero ambitions without strict regulation.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:31:00 +0000
'No excuse': Legal action launch over Scotland's 'routine' human rights law breaches
Campaigners have begun landmark legal action to stop councils illegally denying homeless people their human right to some kind of roof over their heads as the number of breaches across Scotland have quadrupled over five years.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Data shows most advantaged pupils more likely to get extra support for SQA exams
Data shows that those from private schools and the most affluent areas are most likely to benefit from support such as additional time for exams.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:42:00 +0000
Inside story: Scots councils flout law in dealing with homeless — but why?
Homeless campaigners are taking bold legal action to stop councils from breaking the law by leaving people without shelter in an escalation of Scotland's housing emergency.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:15:00 +0000
So why is Donald Trump really pushing for regime change in Venezuela?
Be it through air strikes, boots on the ground or a CIA instigated ‘collapse,’ the ouster of  Maduro now seems to be Washington’s endgame writes Foreign Editor David Pratt

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:15:00 +0000
The glory days of doomed soap River City were when BBC gifted it a writing team of 18
Each week, the self-righteous and highly judgmental journalist Rab McNeil puts one of the country's highly regarded sacred cows under close scrutiny in his Scottish Icons series. This week, River CIty feels the wrath of his Sauron-like gaze...

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Save Scotland's little acrobats' - Greens call for further red squirrel protection
Greens call for urgent measures to protect Scotland’s red squirrels, urging ministers to set population targets and tackle threats from grey squirrels.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
What's the future of Edinburgh's trams? Here's what our in-depth investigation found
The Herald spent a week investigating plans for a major and controversial extension of Edinburgh's tram network. Here's what we found.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Slavery project could set a new standard for reform efforts
The Teaching Slavery in Scotland project shows how teacher collaboration can improve professional learning and inspire classroom change.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:02:27 +0000
Watch: How Scottish billionaires plan to transform old Glasgow landmark into hotel
Plans to transform Glasgow's former Watt Brothers store into a boutique hotel have been lodged with the city council.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:04:02 +0000
Man in critical condition after town centre assault by cyclist
Officers said that a 55-year-old man was taken to hospital where he is in a critical but stable condition

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:47:55 +0000
'Heavy hearts': Glasgow's oldest hat shop closes with all jobs lost
The shop had been selling stylish headwear since 1964.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:54:33 +0000
Man charged after drugs worth £65,600 seized during night patrol
A quantity of cocaine and cannabis were recovered

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:40:01 +0000
Thousands march in Glasgow for ‘biggest climate rally since Cop26’
Thousands of people gathered on Glasgow Green for a march organised by Friends of the Earth Scotland.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:32:27 +0000
Fan group's plea sees Outlander author make 'secret' visit to Highland museum
The writer made an appearance at the museum for a tour and a talk on Friday

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:43:14 +0000
Prosecution warning over moving animals as bird flu control zone set up
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Lanark

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:15:37 +0000
Watch: Trump says he will take legal action against the BBC over edited speech
Donald Trump has said he will sue the BBC next week after the corporation apologised but declined to compensate him for its edited version of a 2021 speech broadcast by Panorama.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:44:40 +0000
Scotland's £600,000 aid gift to Gaza hailed as ‘lifeline’
The Scottish Government said the money will support the delivery of a number of vital services

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
New SQA research raises questions about the basic fairness of Scotland's exam system
Research by the SQA has found major problems with exam marking, but even the apparent benefits raise serious questions of fairness.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
SQA report says nearly a fifth of exam markers could quit due to pay and conditions
It has become harder for the SQA to recruit markers, and new research highlights a range of problems driving teachers away from the role.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:36:00 +0000
Prominent architect opposes plan to demolish 'distinguished Modernist' landmark
The city landmark 'stands at the centre of a debate about modern heritage'

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:35:00 +0000
Major plans for landmark Scottish city shopping centre in spotlight
Major plans for the Scottish shopping centre have been flagged by its owner

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:32:00 +0000
Scottish start-ups hitting 'huge growth spurt', chief entrepreneur declares
High-profile business leader Ana Stewart highlights major growth in Scotland's start-up rate

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:15:00 +0000
Can these three Scottish Labour escapees really bring ‘ethical lobbying’ to Holyrood?
Public relations is universally hated. However, a new ‘socialist’ lobbying firm has launched, promising to fight for the poor, not the rich and powerful. Our Writer at Large investigates

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:33:00 +0000
Scottish football lands new 'first of its kind' technology sponsorship deal
Seven-figure deal is first joint sponsorship to be signed by senior football bodies

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0000
What must Rachel Reeves do to get UK believing in itself again?
Is the forthcoming Budget the last attempt this Government will have to turn the ship around?

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
'It is the end of us': Parishioners appeal to Pope to stop 'cynical' merger of parish
The resistance to the archbishop’s plans to shut St Albert’s church in Glasgow and wipe the parish entirely from existence has reached Rome

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Scottish loch seagrass success is hailed as gamechanger for underwater habitats
The challenge of growing a huge underwater garden in a chilly Scottish loch was always going to either sink or swim: from the harvesting of 100,000 seeds from beneath the surface, to wading knee deep into the water to plant them.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Cartoon on bonds plan
The Herald cartoon on the Government's bonds plan.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Doctors warn unregulated Botox ‘putting pressure’ on NHS Scotland
Doctors say complications from 'unregulated' cosmetic injectables are adding “further pressure” to Scotland’s NHS as figures show demand for care.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:33:39 +0000
Made at Glasgow Barrowland: First live performance of Fairytale of New York released
The bands said the track, which was made available on Friday night, was “something special”

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:14:57 +0000
Pupils evacuated from West Lothian school bus following fire
Pupils on their way home from school on Friday afternoon had to be evacuated from the school bus they were travelling on after it caught fire.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:57:58 +0000
Search under way for driver of car that crashed into Highland river
A search is under way for the driver of a car that went into the River Nairn in the Highlands.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:56:04 +0000
'Incredibly rare': Historic Highland B&B goes on the market
A historic bed-and-breakfast which on the banks of one of Scotland’s most scenic lochs has gone on the market.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:30:58 +0000
The niche Scottish music festival attracting over 1500 performers over two weekends
More than 1,500 musicians and 60 bands will compete at the Scottish Festival of Brass in Perth, with major contests held across two weekends in November.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:11:40 +0000
M8 through Glasgow to shut overnight for weeks as roadworks begin
Drivers are being warned of overnight closures on one of Glasgow’s busiest motorway interchanges as essential maintenance gets underway.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:16:04 +0000
Scotland’s Health Awards celebrate inspiring NHS Tayside achievement
NHS Tayside’s Laura Turton has won Leader of the Year at Scotland’s Health Awards after cutting wait times and supporting thousands of patients each month.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:27:54 +0000
Brian Cox demands rethink over 'brutal' cuts for theatre which launched his career
Award-winning actors hails historic theatre where he made his debut as a 'standard bearer of excellence".

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Waracle in latest client victory to make digital services simple
The company has extended its agreement covering apps, platforms and IT systems on behalf of People's Pension

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:56:52 +0000
Diabetes UK launches ‘Strike Out Stigma’ campaign to challenge harmful myths
Diabetes UK’s new ‘Strike Out Stigma’ campaign challenges misconceptions after research finds many people with diabetes experience blame, judgement and stigma.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:18:57 +0000
Work begins on Scotland's latest ferry at shipyard in England
Work has begun on the latest ferry for Scotland’s isles at a shipyard in England.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:44:59 +0000
Conservationists lifted Mons Meg in the air - and were delighted with what they found
Conservationists lifted Scotland's world-famous medieval cannon Mons Meg into the air – and were delighted by what they found.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:19:00 +0000
Historic Scots firm born from a horse and cart in 1886 sold after four generations
A fourth-generation Scottish removals firm founded in 1886 with a horse and cart has been sold, ending more than a century of family ownership.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:09:16 +0000
Supreme Court to sit in Glasgow next year
It follows on from the Court’s successful sitting in Manchester for a week in March 2023, and previous sittings in the UK’s capital cities.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:09:54 +0000
Appeal after woman grabbed and threatened in 'terrifying' park attack
Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted by a man in North Lanarkshire.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:43:55 +0000
Bid to save theatre from destruction by winning it protected status thrown out
The Brunton has been mothballed for more than a year after RAAC was discovered in its construction.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:14:42 +0000
Chef with ‘cult following’ to open first restaurant in Scotland
A restaurant founded by a chef who has built up a 'cult following' is to launch in Scotland.

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