By Ian McConnell

WHEN lockdowns were in force and people were unable to travel beyond their local authority boundaries, it would have been difficult to imagine how conditions could have become any worse for hospitality and tourism businesses in Scotland.

BARRATT Developments said UK reservations were lower than a year earlier amid the impact of “significant macroeconomic uncertainty”, but it believes market fundamentals remain strong on supply and demand.

OF all the blondes jostling for attention this week, one stood head and shoulders above the rest.

It is one of the smallest islands on the Orkney archipelago at just four miles long and a mile wide and with an estimated population of 75 people.

THE screaming eagles around Loch Skeen in Dumfries and Galloway were immortalised in Sir Walter Scott's poem Marmion - but remained silent for some centuries.

RAPE Crisis Scotland is moving to try and make safe a controversial Scottish Government plan to make victims of complex abuse hear apologies from their attackers.

A SERIES of images have been released showing how a regenerated part of Glasgow could evolve with the demolition of a flagship shopping mall.

THE disgraced former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay will return to Holyrood for the first time in two-and-a-half years today to give evidence on the CalMac ferries scandal.

A SCOTTISH drone inspection software specialist has announced a major link-up with Australia-based Azure Integrity.

PLANS to introduce assisted dying legislation will be pushed forward today after being overwhelmingly backed by a public consultation.

Ministers have been accused of presiding over “insider dealing” after documents revealed that key groups tasked with managing education reform are dominated by agencies facing the axe.

OUR new Prime Minister, in reply to a question from Keir Starmer at PMQs on how support for households in the face of rising energy prices would be paid for, said, in rejecting a windfall tax on energy companies, “this country will not tax its way ...

After a long, hot summer, during which they cross-crossed the country visiting every single home, apartment and development entered into The Herald Property Awards for Scotland, the judges have now done the tricky business of drawing up their short l...

Arguably that’s exactly what we need, to challenge complacent assumptions on all sides

THE STUC has its foot on the neck of the SNP and won’t let up. Trade unionists are rallying in their thousands outside Holyrood today – a clear symbol of a significant shift in Scottish politics: the STUC now feels like the main opposition to the...

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The pair issued a Mayday call at around 3am

Dr Peter Coshan was reported missing on August 12 and was last seen in the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh

Alister Jack said he and Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross would ‘not declare’ who they voted for and would get behind the new prime minister

The deputy first minister warned prime minister Liz Truss’ tax plans could have a negative impact on Scotland’s block grant from the UK government.

I’ve been talking to a couple of people in the farming industry in recent days and the conversations have been preying on my mind a bit. One of the farmers said he was worried about his future livelihood – “everything is vegan, vegan, vegan,”...

What is today's Framed? Some hints to help you guess the movie. Plus the answer for when you've given up!

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Put your music knowledge to the test by taking on the 'name that tune' game Heardle!

If you have tried and loved Wordle, Quordle should be your next go-to brain teaser.

THE UK Government has been accused of launching an attack on LGBTQ+ rights after seeking legal advice on potentially blocking the Scottish Government’s gender recognition plans.

STRIKES at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will go ahead on Thursday, after a new pay offer failed to halt the industrial action.

By Ian McConnell

Scottish property market continues to thrive despite predictions growth will soon stall amid cost-of-living fears. Read more in MOV8’s September update.

A lifestyle business opportunity has come to the Highland Perthshire property market.

LIZ Truss has suggested she would be willing to rip up the post-Brexit deal the UK agreed with the EU if renegotiations are unsuccessful.

JOHN Swinney has set out more than £500million of spending cuts to balance the Holyrood budget in light of surging inflation and public sector pay settlements.

A HOTEL on the Isle of Mull hailed for its “stunning island setting” is for sale with a £1.5 million price-tag.

CONTROVERISAL plans to legislate for a Bill of Rights have been binned by Liz Truss – hours after sacking the former justice secretary behind the proposals.

It would have been the first UK property under Accor's JO&JOE brand.

THE SNP’s application to intervene in the Scottish Government’s indyref2 legal battle has been granted by the Supreme Court, but only “by way of written submissions."

AN SNP MP has been forced to withdraw a comment after calling Boris Johnson “corrupt”.

LIZ TRUSS has rejected calls to fund her billion-pound bill freeze by taxing the profits of energy companies.

A CONTRACTOR has lost a claim of discrimination by two firms because he was a Rangers fan after a judge ruled that being a football supporter is not a religion.

A POPULAR restaurant set in a landmark building has been put up for sale.

MCGILL’S Bus Group has acquired a major business from one of the UK’s biggest bus companies in a deal that will significantly expand its presence in central and east Scotland and add 550 staff to its headcount.

AS Liz Truss becomes Prime Minister there is speculation that changes may be made to the vote threshold, should there be a second vote on separation. The SNP is unhappy – quelle surprise.

CONSERVATIONISTS have warned the "extinction clock is approaching midnight" for Scotland's most threatened bird.

A NEW overhead line running for over 100 miles across some of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire’s most picturesque areas is being planned in a bid to enable “significant” growth of renewable energy and support transition away from fossil fuels.

TELECOMS giant BT has won a major multi-million pound contract to bolster ScottishPower connectivity across its network of windfarms and offices.

Edinburgh-based Capricorn Energy is “assessing all options” to its proposed merger with Tullow Oil even though board directors still believe the deal will deliver significant value for shareholders.

By Scott Wright

By Ian McConnell

A former period dignity officer is gearing up to sue his employers over a public dismissal after the role was axed.