Only festivals in Edinburgh and Glasgow have had direct Scottish Government funding confirmed in this financial year so far.

Nick Page told The Herald that he would not repeat the approach used to investigate the Higher History controversy last year.

Nick Page said that the organisation has been 'too defensive' in the past but insisted that it does not wish to be a barrier to reforming the exam system.

Scotland’s busiest single vessel ferry route has been out all week over a steering problem

The chief of Rabbie's Tours reveals her ambitions for the award-winning business

A former police station in a Scottish city is being marketed for residential conversion

Will 2025 be perceived in 10 tears as the beginning of a fundamental shift in international trade ?

Scots have long been wild swimmers and Billy Connolly's writing and stand-up about swimming in our cold seas is a reminder of that

Today's cartoon is on the Spider-Man filming in Glasgow. See the story here

'The presence of the students’ skulls provides a shocking example of how students of colour experienced racism in 19th-century Britain.'

Adrian Dunbar returns to play the title character in ITV's Ridley, which is finally back for a second series on the channel

US vice president JD Vance may be about to visit Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon urges leaders to resist aligning with Donald Trump, days after John Swinney pledged £180,000 public cash to a Trump golf event.

Nicola Sturgeon made the candid admission in her memoir Frankly

Researchers at the University of Stirling are campaigning for getting more young people playing bridge at school.

Royal London unveils first-half results following news of major office development in Edinburgh

This striking five-bedroom property, featured on Scotland's Home of the Year, offers the perfect blend of mid-

The Herald's Unspun Live took itself to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for four nights to interview some of the most notable and influential figures in Scottish politics today.

An American diner has opened at Glasgow Airport today.

First Minister John Swinney has met with Sir Chris Hoy and his wife to discuss tackling prostate cancer.

A man is accused of badly mistreating six animals leaving them sick.

The family of a man who died after being found injured in Aberdeen have said they are “devastated” at his death, which police are treating as suspicious.

Writers and book industry workers are accusing of taking part in a 'craven, entirely confected attack' on festivals.

Armed police responded to a fire in Edinburgh after reports men at the scene were carrying a gun

A brewery and bar operator has taken over the premises which are in a prime location

Morrison Construction has been named as the preferred contractor to take on the next stage of the Pollok Stables and Sawmill refurbishment.

Kate Forbes told The Herald's Unspun Live at the Fringe that she was unable to see the reaction to her announcement that she was stepping down.

A series of items linked to the Battle of Culloden and the Jacobite cause are to go under the hammer at auction later this month.

Scots comedian and ex-Big Brother contestant Hardeep Singh Kohli appeared in court on sexual related charges.

A man has been charged after drugs worth more than half a million pounds were discovered at a flat in Dundee

This standout duplex home occupies a quiet yet convenient position on Balshagray Drive, close to a wide range of amenities, transport links – and the 50-acre Victoria Park, which is said to be Glasgow’s prettiest park. Offers over £585,000 are i...

Whisky writer and social media figure Moa Reynolds shares her favourite Edinburgh bars for a dram this festival season.

Two men have been charged in connection with citing racial hatred during a protest in Aberdeen last week.

Israel is “wrong” to approve plans to occupy Gaza City, Sir Keir Starmer has said, and urged it to reconsider the new offensive or it will “bring more bloodshed”

In the case of Trevor Williamson, golf is truly in his blood

The founder and managing director says launching the business with a newborn baby at home ‘was both terrifying and exhilarating'

Tourism has been among the key sectors fuelling Scottish economic growth

Shares in Harbour Energy surge as company underlines impact of major acquisition

There were mixed fortunes for several of Scotland’s stock market list companies in July

A Scottish firm has secured a £34 million contract with a major oil company.

Campaigners and constituents have accused Nicola Sturgeon of being 'surprisingly quiet' on the situation in Gaza, urging her to use her influence to push for more concrete action from the Scottish Government

Singer Julie Fowlis speaks for the first time about her song for the prequel show

The countdown to the ‘ultimate battle of the bands’ is on as Glasgow gears up for the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships.

Police have sent out a warning after scammers targeted hotel bookings on a Scottish island. 

Kate Forbes has dismissed she is anti-transgender as protesters threatened to disrupt her Edinburgh Fringe appearance.

A man has been taken to hospital following an incident at a river in Bridge of Allan, which led to a Coastguard helicopter being called out.

Kate Forbes told The Herald's Unspun Live at the Fringe her reasons for standing down at the next Scottih Parliamentary election

Financial lifelines launched by Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge may end this year unless new backing can be secured.

New research underlines huge impact of Oasis returns on Scottish economy

In recent years, the streets of Glasgow have become accustomed to the footsteps of film stars and trundling film crew convoys.