Scotland Herald
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:30:23 +0000Scotland enters second consecutive weekend of snow and ice warnings
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice covers most of Scotland until 3pm on Saturday.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Solar loan in Scotland benefited the poorest most - so why was it axed?
It is often assumed that loans for solar PV chiefly benefited those on higher incomes. But new research shows they benefited those on low incomes most
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000My pick of the must-see shows to catch at the Celtic Connections festival
There are more than 300 events across 25 venues to choose from in the 18-day festival.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000Glasgow parking attendants tell of rising abuse and physical assaults
Parking attendants in Scotland's largest city say they are facing a surge in abuse and violence, with the council implored to urgently review its risk assessment policies
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000John Swinney angers medics with remarks on A&E corridor care levels
John Swinney has angered senior medics after he claimed corridor care conditions in A&E were "sustainable".
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000'Not racist': Reform MSP defends Nigel Farage amid controversial remarks
Nigel Farage and Reform UK are not “racist”, the party’s only MSP has said amid intense scrutiny.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000More than 100 sex workers sign open letter to MSPs opposing 'dangerous' Regan bill
A total of 120 sex workers have signed an open letter to MSPs urging them to oppose Ash Regan's 'Unbuyable Bill' which they argue will put them at further risk of violence.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Labour funding shake-up puts Glasgow jobs schemes in 'serious jeopardy' warns council
Susan Aitken warns Labour’s Local Growth Fund risks cutting jobs and community programmes across Glasgow City Region.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:35:00 +0000‘Fast-paced transformation’: Tycoon opens 10 stores in Scottish shopping centre
A Scottish shopping centre has hailed the opening of ten new stores following its purchase by a retail billionaire
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:35:00 +0000Scottish company wins further support in battle to stop its board being ousted
The Scottish company has won further support in its battle to prevent its entire board being ousted
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:30:00 +0000Housebuilder welcomes major Scottish project following £347m economic boost
The UK's biggest housebuilder has underlined its economic contribution as it prepares for one of the largest Scottish development projects in recent history
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘Half my twenties were wasted’: Woman waiting years for gynaecology care in Scotland
A woman stuck waiting for gynaecological care has told The Herald that half of her twenties have been wasted in pain and uncertainty, as experts warn Scotland’s gynaecology waiting lists are at crisis levels.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:33:00 +0000What is the central case for global growth in the year ahead?
Aegon investment manager casts his eye over the big factors that will determine growth in 2026
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:23:19 +0000Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University back strike action over ‘damaging’ cuts
Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) have backed strike action in a row over what a union described as a “damaging” programme of staff cuts.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:27:52 +0000FM takes court action to stop release of secret Sturgeon files
John Swinney's government has lodged a court challenge against the Scottish Information Commissioner's decision to order the release of secret evidence given to the James Hamilton investigation into Nicola Sturgeon following a long running freedom of...
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:23:27 +0000Warning for motorists after crashes close roads
Road users being advised to avoid the A90 and A92 near the Stonehaven, Laurencekirk and Maryculter areas following two crashes.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:22:00 +0000Man convicted of sexual assault on board easyjet flight to Edinburgh
A man who sexually assaulted a woman on an Easyjet flight from Naples to Edinburgh has been convicted.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:04:45 +0000Opening date revealed for new Scandi-chic Scots spa with sprawling sea views
After a major £3 million development at The Waterside Hotel, the wait for Scotland’s newest spa is nearly over.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:57:05 +0000Scotland's second largest council won't offer its staff World Cup public holiday
The second largest council in Scotland is not planning to offer its staff the World Cup public holiday proposed by the First Minister, The Herald can reveal.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:11:27 +0000Free shuttle bus services to Ovo and Hampden being explored by council
Funding opportunities to operate a free electric shuttle bus service in Glasgow are being explored by council officials according to fresh reports.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000'Absolute rubbish' to suggest Reform UK supports Scottish independence, MSP says
Reform UK MSP Graham Simpson has said it is 'absolute rubbish' to suggest that his party supports a second independence referendum despite comments made this week.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:59:25 +0000John Swinney says he is concerned his teenage son may have to fight in a war
Scotland’s First Minister has said he is concerned his teenage son Matthew may have to fight in a war as he expressed “anxiety” at the state of the world.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:44:47 +0000Scottish neo-soul singer releases track to help young offenders do studio time
A Scottish singer and songwriter has released a new track to help young people with experience of the criminal justice system record their own music in a professional studio.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:10:46 +0000Man arrested over £20,000 worth of vehicle fuel thefts
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of £20,000 worth of vehicle fuel.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:54:44 +0000Hotel overlooking world-renowned Scottish golf course closes for renovation
A hotel overlooking one of the world’s most famous golf courses has been closed for renovation
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:48:02 +0000Glasgow University Rector cleared of antisemitism and terror support
The case related to a newspaper article by Dr Abu-Sitta and two social media posts on X
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:20:11 +0000UK Government bars export of £3 million bust of Scottish aristocrat
An export bar has been placed on an 18th century bust of John Gordon of Invergordon by Edmé Bouchardon in an effort to protect a key piece of the nation’s history.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:26:50 +0000Emergency works at historic harbour after part of wall collapses
Emergency works are to be carried out at the historic Portsoy Harbour more than a week after part of its wall collapsed.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:51:32 +0000Historic Glasgow city centre hotel named best in Scotland for conferences
A landmark Glasgow city centre hotel has been named Scotland’s Leading Conference Hotel at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:42:40 +0000Alan Cumming takes a dig at former drama teacher as he is honoured in Hollywood
The award-winning actor has recalled being written off when he was only 19.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:07:11 +0000Resident doctors call off proposed strike action across Scotland
Planned strike action by resident doctors next week has been cancelled to allow BMA Scotland to ballot members on a new £133 million offer from the Scottish Government.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:42:41 +0000Rail staff hailed heroes after rescuing woman stranded in waist-deep snow
Three Network Rail workers have been hailed as heroes for rescuing a woman and her two dogs after she fell in deep snow.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:12:25 +0000Watch teaser for strategy video game set in medieval Highlands of Scotland
A trailer has been released for an upcoming video game set in medieval Scotland
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:09:08 +0000Forestry body urges Scots to take extra care if they visit a local woodland
Following heavy snow fall and freezing conditions across the north and east of the country, and continued weather warnings for most of the country, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging people to take extra care if they visit a local woodland.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:39:23 +0000TikTok creator sentenced after killing pensioner in horror crash
Leigh Sutherland has been jailed at Glasgow High Court
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:34:50 +0000Yellow weather warning for all of Scotland extended into Saturday
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been extended into Saturday for large parts of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland, the Met Office said
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Edinburgh's Hogmanay tickets go back on sale after 3M flock to winter festivals
Organisers say footage of the most recent year festivities reached a global audience of four billion viewers.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:01:05 +0000Police reappeal for information one week after man reported missing in Dundee
One week on since Ryan Finnegan from Dundee was reported missing, police are reappealing for information.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:46:23 +0000Commuters face delays on M8 in Glasgow after incident involving bus
There are delays of up to half an hour on the M8 between Paisley and Glasgow due to a crash involving a bus
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:15:49 +0000Russia ties hypersonic strikes on Ukraine to seizure of ship north of Scotland
A prominent Russian politician has tied hypersonic missile strikes on Ukraine to the seizure of an oil tanker north of Scotland
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:34:57 +0000Car torched in Livingston as residents left 'shaken' by blaze
A car was torched in Livingston on New Year's Eve, leaving residents 'shaken'
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:10:56 +0000More than 250 schools across northern Scotland to stay shut on Friday
Many schools will remain closed for a fifth day on Friday as the country remains gripped by ongoing wintry weather
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:05:24 +0000Independent Scotland would send troops to Ukraine says First Minister
John Swinney says he would be willing to send troops from an independent Scotland to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000Scottish golf club sets ambitious female membership targets
"There’s more than 50% females on the planet, so why are so few of them playing golf?"
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000From driving bin lorries to Danny Boyle, Britain's Got Talent and Celtic Connections
The musical talents of accordion sensation 'RuMac' have taken him to India.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Shipbuilding unions demand procurement overhaul after £200m Navy contract sent abroad
Scottish shipbuilding unions have urged the UK Government to urgently overhaul defence procurement rules after a £200 million Royal Navy support fleet contract was awarded overseas without British shipyards being invited to bid.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:34:00 +0000Green light for restaurant overlooking acclaimed Scottish beach
An award-winning Scottish food and drink business is to expand its offering on a world-famous tourist route
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:05:22 +0000What 'thorn in side' took shine off Sainsbury's Christmas?
Sainsbury's said its Argos business faced 'significant headwinds from online traffic trends'
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:29:00 +0000Shares plunge as owner of high-street giant issues profits warning
Associated British Foods declares sales at Primark were below previous expectations
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000SNP tax plans to sail through Holyrood as Sarwar says Labour won't block budget
Scottish Labour has confirmed it will not block the SNP’s Budget at Holyrood, but Anas Sarwar has warned a future Labour government could make emergency changes after May — as economists warn Scotland’s finances are already unsustainable.