Herald Scotland

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:48:22 +0000
Scottish bus company reveals purchase of family operator
The deal is the latest in the Scottish company's strategic acquisitions drive

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000
Tariff threat sends shares in Scotch whisky giant tumbling
Sales of Tequila and Canadian whiskey at risk in US after Trump move

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:20:29 +0000
Ex-Scotland captain Wainwright to take on fresh challenge for Doddie Aid
Former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is set to lead a 300-strong team of cyclists from Dublin to Edinburgh to raise funds for a charity set up by his former teammate and MND campaigner, the late Doddie Weir.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Nine of my favourite underrated food spots in Glasgow
What makes a restaurant or cafe underrated? Well, it's hard to say.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:58:23 +0000
Why Scots scientists are counting tiny marine bugs from space
British scientists are hoping to monitor Antarctic krill from space as the species faces growing threats from climate change and overfishing.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:38:56 +0000
Popular bakery chain takes over boarded-up bank on Sauchiehall Street
A popular bakery chain is to take over a disused site on one of Glasgow’s ailing city centre thoroughfares.  

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:43:04 +0000
Yellow warning for heavy rain issued for Glasgow area
Heavy downpours have been predicted to hit Glasgow with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for Tuesday morning.  

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:35:00 +0000
Major Paesano expansion plans revealed
It has highlighted ambitions for a major expansion of Paesano and Sugo

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:32:00 +0000
'Bigger battle' looms as two Scottish-run companies see off attempts to oust boards
A 'bigger battle' looms after two Scottish investment trusts see off attempts to oust their boards from a US hedge fund manager

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:32:00 +0000
‘Picturesque’ hotel on popular Scottish road trip tourist route goes on market
The hotel 'presents a rare opportunity to own a stunning property in a prime coastal location'

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:30:00 +0000
Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride under Trump 2.0
Donald Trump has fired the starting pistol on what has already been dubbed "the dumbest trade war in history"

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:10:00 +0000
Police: Children as young as 10 'caught with knives and drugs'
The Scottish Police Federation, which represents the rank-and-file, said a reduction of officers in schools and communities means that “preventative” opportunities are being missed.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:02:00 +0000
Green light for new distillery and visitor centre on banks of Loch Lomond
The 5,362 sq.m site is located on the banks of Loch Lomond in the picturesque village of Luss.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Shona Robison urges MSPs to back SNP Budget at first key vote
Shona Robison has urged Labour MSPs to back her budget ahead of a key vote even though the SNP has secured support from the Lib Dems, Greens, and Alba, ensuring passage.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:21:32 +0000
Man arrested as firearm recovered from scene of motorway incident
Police are appealing for information a firearm was found on the M8 in an incident that shut the motorway down.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:04:25 +0000
Electric Vehicle charging hub in Paisley targeted by vandals ahead of opening
A new charging hub for electric vehicles in Paisley has been targeted by copper cable thieves just days before it was due to open.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:19:14 +0000
Busy ScotRail line reopens as emergency services deal with incident
Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Paisley Gilmour Street and Kilwinning leaving services cancelled.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:05:02 +0000
Aberdeen councillor involved in race row accuses watchdogs of 'whitewashing' her case
An Aberdeen councillor embroiled in a race row has accused two standards watchdogs of ‘whitewashing’ her case ahead of a hearing on Tuesday.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:36:39 +0000
Sheku Bayoh's family hit out at 'humiliating climbdown' from Police Scotland chief
Sheku Bayoh’s family have described Police Scotland’s decision to withdraw calls for a judicial review over the inquiry into his death as a ‘humiliating climbdown’.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Full changes to 2025 exam timetables for Scottish pupils
An extra day has been added to the timetable, and some exams moved around, after concerns about students with two exams on the same day.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Why is one pub giant bucking hospitality sector's struggles?
Major licensed trade operator declares it can 'weather the storm' of tax hikes

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:43:52 +0000
Former Sturgeon advisor chairs carbon credit firm behind Highland purchase
A former economic adivsor to Nicola Sturgeon is heading up the company behind the purchase of a Highland estate for the purpose of selling carbon credits to firms looking to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:46:27 +0000
Second defeat for hedge fund manager in bid to take control of Scottish-run companies
The hedge fund proposed ousting the entire board of the Scottish-run company

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:40:47 +0000
Exhibition highlighting COVID-19 vaccine work launches at National Museum of Scotland
A new exhibition telling the story of the global effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine has launched at the National Museum of Scotland.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:15:21 +0000
Assisted dying: should 16-year-olds be included in Scotland's right to die bill?
Scotland's assisted dying bill is moving forward in Holyrood. But should 16-year-olds really be included?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:04:35 +0000
Housebuilder to launch more than 100 new homes in Scottish town
Prospective buyers are invited to 'explore the possibilities of life in this vibrant new community' this weekend

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:38:17 +0000
75 percent of Scots believe asylum seekers receive more money than they do
Three quarters of Scots were unable to correctly say how much money asylum seekers have to live on in a new poll carried out by the Scottish Refugee Council.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:31:58 +0000
Outcome of attempt to oust entire board of Scottish-run company revealed
The Scottish investment trust has revealed the result of the shareholder vote

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:14:02 +0000
New app to help with illness previously dismissed as 'figment of imagination'
A new app has been launched by the NHS to help people manage a condition that was so difficult to spot it was previously dismissed as a ‘figment of imagination’.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:54:29 +0000
'We are not banning cats’: John Swinney dismisses feline crackdown fears
John Swinney has insisted the Scottish Government has “no intention” of banning or restricting cats after a report recommended feline-free zones to protect wildlife. The proposal, which suggests containment areas for cats in conservation-sensitiv...

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:32:44 +0000
'Most pivotal year to date': Cairngorms business leader sets out vision for 2025
The chief executive of Cairngorms Business Partnership, which includes VisitCairngorms, has set out the organisation's vision and plans for 2025.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:18:45 +0000
Janey Godley to be celebrated with show at Glasgow International Comedy Festival
A special tribute show celebrating Janey Godley will take place at the King's Theatre in Glasgow in March

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:30:35 +0000
Dogs invited to audition for show at Glasgow comedy festival
Glasgow pet owners are being invited to bring their dog along for an audition to take part in a play at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:34:52 +0000
Mango to strengthen presence in Scotland with new store openings
Mango is continuing its expansion and brand consolidation plan in the UK with 20 new store openings planned for 2025.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:15:43 +0000
SQA changes exam timetable amid concerns over pupils' workload
 The 2025 exams will now start one day earlier on Friday 25 April, and end as planned on Monday 2 June

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:09:51 +0000
Longstanding Scottish housebuilder purchases major English player
The deal includes 19 live sites with around 3,500 plots for new homes

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:44:52 +0000
Royal Navy tugboat crews balloted for strike action
Royal Navy tugboat and marine services crews, some of whom move nuclear submarines, are being balloted for strike action amid safety concerns.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:45:24 +0000
Fresh arrests over Edinburgh Bonfire Night disorder
Five more people have been arrested in connection with disorder which broke out in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night last year. 

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:33:00 +0000
'Always be kind. You have no idea how someone else is feeling'
Scottish property group boss: 'Always be kind, no matter what you may think. You have no idea how someone else is feeling.'

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Explained: The history of the Wyndford legal battle
The long-running dispute over the demolition of the Wyndford towers has taken a new twist as campaigners look to the highest court in the UK to stop the blocks being razed to the ground

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Council faces action at UK's highest court over major Scots flats evacuation
Campaigners are preparing bid to block one of Scotland's biggest demolition jobs by taking a resistance case to the highest court in the UK as preparations are made to evacuate hundreds of residents.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Swinney: 14 more bank closures 'failing' Scotland's communities
John Swinney is among the SNP MSPs warning Lloyds Banking Group the closure of 14 Bank of Scotland branches will fail communities.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:33:00 +0000
Forest goes on market and crafts stop, fish and chip shop and popular pub sold
The woodland is our lead property this week, as we update on activity around the commercial market including three interesting sales.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Celtic Connections on course for bumper year despite Storm Éowyn
The Celtic Connections Festival reached over 100,000 people in its 2025 edition, organisers have revealed, despite the impact of Storm Éowyn

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:14:22 +0000
Assisted dying Bill has been a long time coming, says MSP behind legislation
The voices of terminally ill Scots “must be heard loud and clear” as Holyrood considers legislation that would permit assisted dying, the MSP spearheading the bid to change the law has said.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:12:00 +0000
Scots Tory leader Findlay ‘optimistic’ on threat of Reform despite 'dreadful' polling
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has said he is an “optimist” when asked about the threat of Reform UK to his party.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:57:47 +0000
Scottish pupils power their futures on ‘next good step’ in lifelong growth journey
Encouraging resilience, curiosity, and practical experience empowers young people to navigate choices, overcome challenges and embrace fulfilling, adaptable futures, says Jennifer Tempany, co-founder of Powering Futures

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:45:48 +0000
Why IB education affords young Scots a whole world of career options
By championing growth, affordability and inclusivity, Fairview International School in Stirlingshire is absorbing VAT on fees until 2027 to showcase the holistic benefits of IB education

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:52:00 +0000
Try these Scottish pubs for the perfect Six Nations atmosphere and top hospitality
As the Six Nations tournament kicks off, rugby fans across Scotland are gearing up for weeks of thrilling action, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're cheering for Scotland at Murrayfield or catching the games with friends, the pub ...

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Lib Dems rule out post election deal with SNP despite poll boost
Alex Cole-Hamilton has ruled out any potential power-sharing deal between his party and the SNP after next year’s Holyrood election following a poll for The Herald suggested his party could win 15 MSPs.

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