Scotland Herald

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:48:09 +0100
Man left in 'serious' condition after attempted murder in Scottish town
The 53-year-old was taken to hospital, where his condition is described as serious but stable

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:05:41 +0100
Lengthy delays on busy Scottish motorway after crash cuts lanes
Emergency services are at the scene - and drivers are urged to avoid the area

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:19:29 +0100
Male migrant detainees 'caught looking into women’s bedrooms'
The report warned that female asylum seekers are being put at risk of harm

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:48:51 +0100
Traffic cone flies first class to Boston as symbol of Scotland’s friendship
Boston took the Scotland fans’ antics with good humour and even mayor Michelle Wu joined in by “coning” a statue

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former MSYP challenges council to publish £53k probe into complaints
Inverclyde Council has withheld a £52,750 investigation into a former MSYP’s complaints, despite the probe making three recommendations for reform.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Energy sector launches campaign urging new Prime Minister to back domestic drilling
A coalition of energy firms and trade unions has launched a coordinated Westminster campaign, demanding incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham back domestic North Sea production over foreign imports.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:42:00 +0100
Award-winning Scottish family-run distillery collapses into liquidation
An award-winning Scottish distillery has been placed into liquidation and is 'no longer trading'

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Glasgow nightclub figure appointed new tsar for city's night time economy
The managing director of a beloved Glasgow nightclub will chair a new commission aimed at improving the city's night time economy

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Group of MPs and MSPs sign pledge to oppose Rosebank oil field
A group of more than 80 MPs and MSPs have signed a pledge to oppose the planned Rosebank oil field

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:53:57 +0100
Millions could get £29,000 boost as pension schemes face 'red card' crackdown
Millions of workers will soon be able to compare their pension with the UK's best-performing schemes under sweeping Government reforms

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:32:45 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer makes a major U-turn on her Operation Branchform statement
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will not release the detailed written statement she gave to Police Scotland during the Operation Branchform investigation, her lawyer has confirmed, despite previously claiming she would be content to make it pub...

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0100
All residents advised to evacuate after safety inspection at Edinburgh high rise
Residents of a residential development in Edinburgh have been advised to leave their homes after a safety concern was detected

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:58:58 +0100
How to do the Fringe on a budget - from free shows to 2-for-1s
Here are our tips on how to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe without breaking the bank

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0100
Scotland has UK's most expensive petrol as fuel prices begin rising again
Scotland has the highest average petrol prices in the UK as fuel costs begin climbing again ahead of the summer holidays.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Mortgage rates drop sharply but future uncertainty remains
Fixed mortgage rates have recorded their sharpest monthly fall in nearly two years

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:49:39 +0100
Ann Widdecombe was controversial - that is no excuse for demeaning her in death
You don't have to admire Ann Widdecombe's political views to condemn the misogyny aimed at her in her death, Rebecca McCurdy writes.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:02:27 +0100
Award-winning UK wine merchant to close after 59 years as it enters administration
Award-winning wine and spirits merchant, Friarwood, is set to close after 59 years, having fallen into administration.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0100
Meet the powerful UAE-linked billionaire who owns burned-out Princes Street building
Wealthy property magnate Asif Aziz purchased the B-listed building in July 2024 with the intention of opening Scotland’s first Zedwell capsule hotel.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:09:57 +0100
Glasgow MP warns asylum hotels are fuelling intimidation and violence
A Glasgow Labour MP has warned asylum hotels are fuelling 'right-wing intimidation and violence' as protests increase across the city.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Two new archaeology trails on a remote Scottish island launched on Uist Unearthed app
Two new augmented reality trails on Barra allow visitors to explore Neolithic tombs and Norse history through an interactive app.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh researchers develop faster, cheaper way to detect lung cancer gene changes
Researchers in Edinburgh have developed a new AI-powered technique that could speed up lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0100
Part of A-listed Victorian church collapses as area cordoned off
The entrance to an A-listed Victorian church in Glasgow has been cordoned off after one of its columns collapsed.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:56:23 +0100
Amnesty UK 'regrets' report which labelled JK Rowling centre 'anti-rights'
Amnesty International has distanced itself from the UK arm which labelled Beira's Place - JK Rowling's women's abuse organisation - 'anti-rights'.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:55:25 +0100
Hebridean 'home from home' named as Scotland's Best Local Restaurant
The Good Food Guide has named a 'Hebridean home from home' as Scotland's Best Local Restaurant in 2026.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0100
Legal battle after high school teacher 'fired over sharing abortion views'
A legal battle is underway after a substitute teacher claims she was fired for "sharing her views on abortion with a class."

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:29:15 +0100
Edinburgh football fashion brand expands with Business Gateway support
An Edinburgh football clothing brand has expanded its business after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0100
Fencing enthusiast embarks on epic walking trek from Italy to north of Scotland
A man will walk from central Italy to the north tip of Scotland while promoting the sport of fencing along the way

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:07:20 +0100
New Edinburgh exhibition showcases young people's experiences of kinship care
A new exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh explores kinship care through photography and film created by young people.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:50:45 +0100
New travel rules to affect Edinburgh Airport passengers this summer
Edinburgh Airport passengers can expect to see a change to travel rules from this month.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0100
Plans lodged for 526-home waterfront development on Glasgow's River Clyde
Plans have been submitted for a 526-home waterfront development at Yorkhill Quay as part of the wider Glasgow Waters regeneration.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:07:13 +0100
Aberdeenshire farm secures Tesco deal to supply eggs across Scotland
Duncan Farms has secured a Tesco listing, bringing its free-range eggs to 65 stores across Scotland.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:06:12 +0100
Glasgow Clyde steamer restoration charity mourns loss of patron Sam Neil
The unlikely alliance was forged through the actor's love of ships and the sea - with a little help from Robbie Coltrane

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0100
Counter Terrorism Policing now leading Ann Widdecombe murder probe
Counter Terrorism Policing are now leading the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0100
Thousands of academics descend on Scottish capital for 'landmark' event
The five-day conference is being held at Edinburgh University, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), and the National Museum of Scotland.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:45:09 +0100
Housing crisis campaign recognised with top Scottish public affairs award
A campaign highlighting Scotland's housing emergency has won a top industry award for its public affairs work.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:13:58 +0100
Historic Scottish engineer reveals near-£1 million swing to profit
A Scottish engineering company has posted a swing to profit in new annual accounts.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:09:31 +0100
Scottish Freemasons join new Great Britain council alongside women’s lodges
The Grand Lodge of Scotland has joined a new Great Britain-wide Freemasonry council alongside male and female governing bodies.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:08:45 +0100
JK Rowling’s rape support centre hits back at Amnesty ‘anti-rights’ label
Beira's Place, the women's rape support centre founded by JK Rowling, has hit back at an Amnesty report which labelled it 'anti-rights'.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:48:33 +0100
Ahead-of-schedule boost for 'fiasco' CalMac ferry as vessel leaves dry dock
The long-running saga of the fiasco ferries could soon be at an end

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:42:54 +0100
Heriot-Watt University closes clearing to all Scottish applicants as funding cap hit
Scottish school-leavers have been told not to apply to Heriot-Watt through clearing after the university confirmed it has filled all of its Scottish Government-funded places for this year's intake.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:41:43 +0100
Scottish Army battalion uses Portobello Beach for gruelling military training session
Soldiers from 2 SCOTS swapped the parade ground for Portobello Beach as part of a demanding fitness and teamwork exercise.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0100
Prestwick Airport's financial results revealed
The financial results of Prestwick Airport, which has been owned by the Scottish Government since 2013, have been revealed

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0100
Kilmarnock bartender crowned UK Front of House Champion at hospitality awards
Kilmarnock bartender Declan Sloan has been named Front of House Champion at the UK's prestigious Toque d'Or hospitality competition.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:14:35 +0100
'We'll never forget you': Glasgow city centre restaurant to close after 12 years
A Glasgow restaurant will close next month after more than a decade in the city centre.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0100
Fears of 'total gridlock' in capital as Princes Street remains shut following blaze
The thoroughfare remains closed between Charlotte Street and Frederick Street following the blaze.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:22:14 +0100
Record crowds confirmed at Genesis Scottish Open in East Lothian
A record-breaking crowd turned out for this past week's Scottish Open, marking the latest milestone in the event's chequered history

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:38:30 +0100
Historic warehouse near Glasgow to be refurbished and rebranded
Big changes ahead for the site

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:15:39 +0100
Watch: Barriers inside Central Station removed ahead of full reopening this week
The famous station will soon be fully open four months after the devastating fire next door

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:08:14 +0100
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor, best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise, died in Sydney, Australia, on Monday

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:51:21 +0100
British woman becomes 13th person to die in deadly Spanish fires
The Andalusian government said the woman was taken to hospital after suffering burns to around 20 per cent of her body

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